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Georgia National Fair concerts: Performers, dates and admission prices
UPDATE (7/24): The Georgia National Fair announced two additional concerts on Friday. Southside Worship will take the stage on Sunday, October 11, and Rumba Latina will perform on Sunday, October 18. There are no scheduled concerts on Saturday, October 10…
Vineville Avenue lane shift, closure begin Monday, July 27 in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Drivers on Vineville Avenue in Macon will encounter a lane shift and closure beginning Monday, July 27, while the Georgia Department of Transportation replaces pipes. GDOT says the outside northbound lane of State Route 19/Vineville Avenue…
Bibb County Schools convocation highlights attendance
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County School District is starting the school year by pouring into the people who help shape students every day. Educators filled the Macon Coliseum Thursday morning for the district's annual convocation. This year’s theme,…
UPDATE: Coroner identifies woman found on Marse Allen Road
UPDATE (7/23/26): The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says the investigation is ongoing. The sheriff's office said the woman's full name is Amber Leann Smith. If you have information, call the sheriff's office at (478) 751-7500 or Macon Regional Crimestoppers at…
Rain chances escalate again Friday afternoon and evening
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An incoming slow moving cold front will bring scattered showers and storms starting Friday and lasting through the weekend. This Evening As expected today has been quiet in respect to rain chances however the temperatures aren't…
Southwest High’s Amy Gitschlag named Bibb County Teacher of the Year
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Southwest High School English language arts teacher Dr. Amy Gitschlag has been named the Bibb County School District's 2026-27 Teacher of the Year. The district announced the honor Thursday during its convocation marking the start of…
Baldwin County students receive free supplies, haircuts before school starts
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Baldwin County students received free school supplies, haircuts and other support Thursday ahead of the new school year. The Baldwin County School…
Macon Water Ice wins second straight Downtown Macon French Fry Fight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Water Ice has won the Downtown Macon French Fry Fight for the second consecutive year, according to NewTown Macon. The restaurant received the most votes for its Pineapple Mango Salmon Fries, earning the Super Spud…
‘Watermelon Crawl’ singer Tracy Byrd coming to Georgia National Fair
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia National Fair has completed its 2026 concert announcements with country singer Tracy Byrd. Byrd, known for songs like "Watermelon Crawl" and "Ten Rounds with Jose Cuervo," will perform Friday, October 16, at 7:30 p.m.…
Atrium Health doctor shares heart health tips for staying safe during Middle Georgia's extreme heat
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As temperatures continue to climb across Middle Georgia, doctors are seeing more patients affected by the summer heat. Dr. Erskine James with Atrium Health said dehydration…
‘Beautiful Soul’ singer Jesse McCartney coming to Georgia National Fair
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Jesse McCartney will perform at the 2026 Georgia National Fair on Thursday, October 15, according to the fair. McCartney is most known for his 2004 hit "Beautiful Soul." The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. on the…
UPDATE: Search for Teresa Meharg points to medical emergency, sheriff's office says
UPDATE (7/22/26): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says investigators' observations in the search for Teresa Meharg point to a medical emergency and not foul play. We asked what led them to that observation and are waiting to hear back. In…
Even lower rain odds Thursday before another front ramps them up again into the weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Thursday will see the lowest rain odds for the week before they climb again heading into the weekend thanks to a slow moving cold front approaching from the north. This Evening It's another partly cloudy afternoon…
'She's somewhere' | Volunteer helping in search for Teresa Meharg
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says investigators' observations in the search for Teresa Meharg point to a medical emergency and not foul play. MACON, Georgia…
UPDATE: Coroner says autopsies inconclusive for 3 found dead in north Macon home
UPDATE (7/22): Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones says autopsies did not determine the causes of death for the three people found Friday on North…
Houston County-developed autism training becomes statewide requirement
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia first responders must complete autism response training under the recently signed "Rio’s Law." The new curriculum was developed directly by the Houston County…
Tucka to perform at 2026 Georgia National Fair on October 14
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — “King of Swing” singer Tucka will perform at the 2026 Georgia National Fair on Wednesday, October 14, the fair announced Wednesday. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. on the Georgia National Stage and is included with…
Rock band Fuel to take Georgia National Stage at 2026 fair
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Rock band Fuel will perform at the 2026 Georgia National Fair on Tuesday, October 13, the fair announced Tuesday. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. on the Georgia National Stage and is included with fair admission.…
Laurens County residents oppose data center possibility; leaders say no project is proposed
LAURENS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Laurens County residents packed a recent county…
Rain chances drop Wednesday as Tropical Storm Bertha moves west
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The odds for scattered afternoon showers and storms will drop as Bertha pushes west in the Gulf. This Evening Another wave of showers has been pushing north around Middle Georgia this afternoon. A few more showers…
Middle Georgia food bank helps students bridge weekend gap between school meals
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Middle Georgia Community Food Bank is helping provide…
Baldwin County school board approves $865,000 land sale to GCSU
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Baldwin County Board of Education has approved the sale of more than 15 acres of former Georgia State Patrol property to Georgia College & State University for $865,000, according to the school district. The property…
Deputies report finding more than 9 pounds of ecstasy during I-75 stop
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two Atlanta residents are being held without bond after Monroe County deputies say they found more than nine pounds of ecstasy and a handgun during a traffic stop on Interstate 75 Tuesday afternoon. The Monroe…
Middle Georgia man pleads guilty in Atlanta to Milledgeville meth trafficking case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The last defendant involved in a methamphetamine trafficking ring from Atlanta for to Milledgeville, has been brought to justice. According to the United States Attorney's Office, 41-year-old Cory Wilson of Milledgeville pleaded guilty to one count of…
Macon man in wheelchair dies after being struck by Bibb deputy's patrol vehicle, GSP says
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man in a wheelchair was killed Monday night after he was struck by a Bibb County Sheriff's Office patrol vehicle on Spring Street, according to the Georgia State Patrol. The crash happened at approximately 9:51…
Four juveniles taken into custody after foot chase
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Four juveniles were taken into custody this morning in connection to stolen vehicle found in west Macon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, deputies found a stolen vehicle near Birch Street and Napier Avenue around…
Country singer Darryl Worley to perform at Georgia National Fair October 12
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Country singer Darryl Worley will perform at the 2026 Georgia National Fair on Monday, October 12, the fair announced Tuesday. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. on the Georgia National Stage and is included with fair…
Macon woman killed in single-vehicle crash in Twiggs County, GSP says
TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon woman was killed Monday evening in a single-vehicle crash in Twiggs County, according to the Georgia State Patrol. Troopers responded to the crash on Georgia 18 at about 6:16 p.m. on July 20.…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores July 13-17
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - This week's Restaurant Report Card provides food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, July 13 and Friday, July 17. Understanding…
Hanson, known for 'MMMBop,' headed to Georgia National Fair
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Pop group Hanson will perform at the 2026 Georgia National Fair on Friday, October 9, the fair announced Monday night. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. on the Georgia National Stage and is included with fair…
Salvation Army Stuff the Bus helps Middle Georgia families with school supplies
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As students prepare to head back to school, many families are feeling the strain of rising supply costs. To help…
Tropical Storm Bertha formed this evening
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Tropical Depression Two strengthened into Tropical Storm Bertha this evening. It now has sustained winds of 40 mph. This Evening It's a pretty hot afternoon around Middle Georgia under partly sunny skies. Some isolated storm activity…
Coroner identifies man who died after Centerville stabbing
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 31-year-old man died after a stabbing Sunday night at a home on Ridgewood Drive in Centerville, according to Houston County Coroner James Williams. Williams says Centerville police found Cortez Williamson at the home. Williamson was…
Macon eye doctor urges comprehensive exams before school starts
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Eye doctors are urging parents to schedule comprehensive eye exams before school…
Lonestar to perform at 2026 Georgia National Fair on October 8
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Country group Lonestar will perform at the 2026 Georgia National Fair on Thursday, October 8, the fair announced Monday. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. on the Georgia National Stage and is included with fair admission.…
Coroner: Autopsy results pending after man found dead in Hancock County woods
HANCOCK COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An elderly man was found dead in a wooded area in Hancock County on Saturday, July 11, according to Hancock County Coroner Dontrelle Andrews. Andrews identified the man as 71-year-old George Burston. He did not…
Dive team says victim, vehicle recovered from Lake Sinclair in Hancock County
UPDATE: Hancock County Coroner Dontrelle Andrews identified the man found in Lake Sinclair on Saturday as 26-year-old Tyrin Winkfield. We're still waiting for additional details from the Hancock County Sheriff's Office. ORIGINAL STORY: HANCOCK COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Responders located…
Jon Pardi bringing Gamblin’ Man Tour to Macon on October 2
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Country singer Jon Pardi will bring his Gamblin’ Man Tour to the Atrium Health Amphitheater on Friday, October 2. Oak View Group, which manages the venue, announced the show on Monday. Alexandra Kay and Sadie Bass…
Twiggs deputies, GSP looking for driver after deadly Cary Road crash
TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office and Georgia State Patrol are asking for help finding a driver who left the scene after a deadly hit-and-run crash early Sunday morning. The sheriff’s office says a vehicle struck…
Two men face ecstasy trafficking, inmate contraband charges after separate I-75 stops
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two men were arrested during separate traffic stops Friday night along Interstate 75 South in Monroe County. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says deputies conducted both stops near mile marker 189. Daquan Graham of Fulton…
First Street parking lot closing as Bibb jail expansion continues
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Parking and traffic access around the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center will change beginning Saturday as work continues on the county jail expansion. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the west parking lot on First Street…
Scattered storms remain likely through this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Seasonal temperatures are expected with close to half the region seeing showers and storms during the evening Saturday and Sunday. Saturday Saturday will be another hot afternoon as the rain chances will likely hold off until…
Monroe County Jail considers expansion as inmate population exceeds capacity
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Overcrowding continues to be a concern at the Monroe County…
Houston County sheriff explains training required for new deputies
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Houston County deputy recruits now complete nearly twice…
Alan Walden, who helped guide acts including Otis Redding and Lynyrd Skynyrd, dies at 83
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — 83-year-old pioneering music executive and lifelong Macon resident Alan Walden, who helped guide the careers of Otis Redding, Lynyrd Skynyrd and The Outlaws, died Thursday. Walden died peacefully following a battle with cancer, according to an…
Four Bibb County students earn diplomas at summer graduation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Four Bibb County students earned their diplomas Thursday during a summer graduation ceremony at Central High School. Families gathered at Central High School…
Bibb school board restores staff salary step increases
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Board of Education voted Thursday night to restore staff salary step increases for the 2026-2027 school year, reversing part of the budget it approved in June. Board members amended the fiscal year 2027…
Ed DeFore baseball field to be named for Eddie Ashley
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Board of Education voted Thursday night to name the baseball field at the Ed DeFore Sports Complex in honor of late coach and district athletic director Eddie Ashley. Ashley, who died in 2020,…
Six arrested, four sought in Fort Valley drug and firearms indictment
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Six people are in custody and four are being sought after 10 Fort Valley men were charged in a 38-count federal indictment alleging an armed drug-trafficking ring involving cocaine, methamphetamine and dozens of firearms. U.S.…