Local pet shelter “PAWS” at risk of closure
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Paws in Middle Georgia Animal Rescue says it's close to losing their current location. According to President of the shelter Jessica Gomez, after some confusion…
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Artists ready to paint downtown during Macon's annual mural festival
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Downtown Macon is transforming into a dazzling painting as the third annual Macon Mural Festival gets underway, bringing four artists from across the…
11 inmates stabbed during altercation at Dooly State Prison
UNADILLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Mutiple inmates at Dooly State Prison were taken to hospitals on Friday, after an altercation inside the prison. According to a press release sent by the Georgia Department of Corrections, a total of 11 inmates were hurt…
American Red Cross shares tips for National Preparedness Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The American Red Cross is sharing tips for National Preparedness Month and encouraging people to be weather aware. Suzanne Lawler, regional communications manager,…
DA: Houston County men get decades in prison for Michael Cooper killing
UPDATE (9/12/25): Three men have been sentenced for voluntary manslaughter in connection…
10-year-old charged with simple assault at Centerville Elementary
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 10-year-old student at Centerville Elementary School is charged with simple assault after deputies say she brought a knife to school and made…
Warner Robins man sentenced to 10 years for armed robbery, domestic violence
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 20-year-old Warner Robins man was sentenced to 10 years in prison without parole followed by five years of…
WRPD hosts town hall, taking questions from residents
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Residents gathered at the First Baptist Church of Garmon Street for a town hall meeting hosted by the Warner Robins…
UPDATE: Milledgeville police say Pritchard Street deaths believed to be murder-suicide
UPDATE: The Milledgeville Police Department says a man shot and killed a woman before taking his own life in what detectives are calling a murder-suicide…
Georgia College & State University thankful for recent safety upgrades in wake of school shootings, threats
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — In the wake of recent shootings and harmful threats on school campuses across the country, both students and officials at Georgia College & State University (GCSU) say they’re thankful for enhanced public safety this semester. The…
Macon-Bibb Law Enforcement Foundation holds 9/11 remembrance ceremony
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb Law Enforcement Foundation honored the victims of the September 11 attacks and the bravery of first responders during its annual remembrance ceremony.…
Mostly sunny and warm Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will largely climb into the upper 80s Friday afternoon around Middle Georgia. This Evening A sunny afternoon will give way to a mostly clear night across…
12 new or renovated affordable homes are coming to Macon for the Tindall Fields Development Project
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County Affordable Housing Fund, Land Bank Authority, and Investment Group Development held a Groundbreaking Ceremony…
Bibb deputies: Teen arrested after shots fired into hotel room near Zebulon Road
UPDATE (9/11/25): The Bibb County Sheriff’s…
Dickey Farms to host Fall Festival
MUSELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —Dickey Farms is inviting the community to celebrate the season with its annual Fall Festival. Dickey Farms will host the festival on September 27 from 10 a.m.…
UPDATE: Missing 60-year-old Macon man found safe
UPDATE: Anthony Billings has been located and is safe, according to an update from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. ORIGINAL STORY: MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking for help finding a 60-year-old man who was…
Dublin VA Medical Center hosts annual September 11 ceremony
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin held its annual 9/11 Remembrance Day ceremony. Employees and veterans welcomed the public to the…
Woman found dead at Sanford Arms Apartments in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a woman found Thursday morning at Sanford Arms Apartments in Macon. The apartments…
Life-sentenced inmate dies after 'altercation' at Hancock State Prison
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Department of Corrections confirmed the death of an inmate at Hancock State Prison following an "altercation with multiple offenders" on Tuesday.…
Macon Witches Float to unite community, benefit Macon Periods Easier
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The annual Macon Witches Float invites participants to paddle the Ocmulgee River in costume while supporting a local cause. The event begins…
Railway crossing closures begin in Forsyth for safety improvements
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Drivers in Monroe County should expect detours this week and next as railway crossing work closes parts of State Route 83/SR 42 and…
City of Warner Robins breaks ground on eight new townhomes aimed at boosting workforce housing
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Warner Robins is working to increase home ownership among its local workforce. Today,…
Middle Georgia State University opens new competition and event facilities at the Georgia Premier Cross Country Course
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - MGA Knights have something new to look forward to as Middle Georgia State University celebrates…
Court rules Houston County didn't discriminate by denying coverage of gender-affirming surgery
ATLANTA (AP) — A federal appeals court has reversed previous court rulings that found a Georgia county illegally discriminated against a sheriff’s deputy by failing to pay for her gender-affirming surgery. In its ruling Tuesday, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court…
Salvation Army Macon gets computer lab, vans, and shelter upgrades
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Salvation Army of Macon has added new resources including a computer lab, vans, and upgrades to its shelters thanks to donations…
Warner Robins Burger Week showcases $10 burgers at 20 local restaurants
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins Burger Week is bringing 20 local restaurants together to serve exclusive $10 burgers not found on regular menus. The event runs September 19–28…
Temperatures begin to warm Thursday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will start creeping back into the upper 80s Thursday. This Evening It’s been another sunny day across Middle Georgia with some pleasant breezes here and there. Expect another clear and cool night with at least…
Macon Restaurant Week brings exclusive menus and big dining discounts
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon’s first Restaurant Week begins Friday, bringing discounts, exclusive menus and prize opportunities to downtown diners. Macon Magazine and NewTown Macon are…
Sheriffs in Bibb, Monroe counties coordinating with ICE on immigration cases
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb and Monroe counties are now part of the federal 287(g) program, which partners state and local law enforcement agencies with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The program allows local officers to enforce certain aspects…
Jones County deputies searching for missing man last seen near Largo Drive
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding a man who has been reported missing. According to a Facebook post from the sheriff’s office, William Jay Drye was last seen on…
Macon-Bibb County Fire Department holds Push-In Ceremonies for two new Firetrucks
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Over at Fire Station #10, the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department unveiled and held a Push-In Ceremony for one of its new…
Piedmont shares tips for cold, flu season
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Piedmont is sharing tips for cold and flu season as fall and winter approach. Spencer Smith, a certified physician assistant at Piedmont Urgent Care, said…
Jones County woman charged with arson after admitting to starting house fire
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Jones County woman is in jail after deputies say she admitted to setting her home on fire Tuesday afternoon on Largo Drive. According to a Facebook post from the Jones County Sheriff’s Office, a…
More beautiful weather likely Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Another sunny day with highs below average is expected Wednesday around Middle Georgia. This Evening A sunny and breezy Tuesday has been nothing short of fantastic outdoor…
Warner Robins police training center set to open by December
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins police training center is close to being finished after several months of work. The previous building was torn…
Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration to honor Southeastern Native American cultures
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration will honor Southeastern Native American cultures this weekend at Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. The event is scheduled for…
County Line Store could be unincorporated Monroe County's first liquor store
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Residents living in unincorporated Monroe County will soon find out if they'll get their first liquor store. On September 29,…
Four women arrested in felony shoplifting case at Macon Bath & Body Works
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Several suspects were arrested in connection with a shoplifting investigation at Bath & Body Works on Presidential Parkway, according to…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores September 1-5
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…
23-year-old critically injured in Shurling Drive shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that left a 23-year-old man critically injured early Tuesday morning. The incident was reported around 3:33 a.m.…
GSP: 11 children hurt in Peach County school bus crash
PEACH COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Eleven children suffered minor injuries Monday morning when a school bus and an SUV collided in Peach County, according to Georgia State Patrol. In response to a 41NBC inquiry, GSP said the crash happened at…
Leaders provide update on Ocmulgee Mounds' national preserve push, park expansion
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The push to make the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park Georgia’s first national park and preserve continues. Earlier this year, members…
Warner Robins Little Theatre to present ‘Decision Height’
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Little Theatre will bring Decision Height to the stage this month, telling the story of the women who served as pilots…
Houston County Sheriff removes 'ICE' decals from patrol cars after confusion
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Houston County Sheriff's Office recently removed "ICE" decals from patrol cars after some confusion and negative comments on a…
Pleasant breezes begin the second week of September
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Northeast winds will be rather pronounced the first few days of the new work week. This Evening Following a warm weekend wind from the…
UPDATE: GBI investigating deadly Dodge County shooting, homeowner claims self-defense
UPDATE: The GBI confirmed Monday it's investigating a Sunday shooting that left a man dead in Dodge County. According to a GBI news release, Terrance Travis…
Investigators ask for help in unsolved Macon murders from 1989, 1996 and 2007
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon Regional Crimestoppers is asking for the public’s help in solving three separate cold cases from the Bibb County…
Two hospitalized after collision on Eisenhower Parkway in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people were hospitalized after a crash involving a box truck and a sedan Monday morning in Macon, according to the Bibb County…
Crimestoppers seeking man wanted for aggravated assault in Houston County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers is spotlighting five individuals wanted by law enforcement agencies in Middle Georgia and sharing the organization’s word of the…
Houston County child dies after Labor Day weekend drowning
ELKO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 3-year-old child has died following a drowning incident over Labor Day weekend, according to Houston County Coroner James Williams. The incident happened…