GORDON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A routine traffic stop in Wilkinson County led to a drug arrest and the seizure of a large amount of suspected marijuana, according to deputies. Officials say deputies with the Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office were assisting…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Regional Crime Stoppers is spotlighting five individuals wanted by law enforcement agencies across Middle Georgia as part of its ongoing effort to encourage community involvement in locating fugitives. Crime Stoppers partners with media outlets and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 16-year-old is dead after a crash involving an overturned pickup truck in Bibb County, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say the crash happened around 7:51 p.m. Saturday near the intersection of Vinson…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Bibb County School District leaders are considering delaying a more than $5 million English Language Arts textbook purchase as rising costs continue to strain the system’s fiscal year 2027 budget. The potential delay is part of a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested and a deputy is on administrative leave following an incident in Macon, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. According to a news release, the incident happened April 3 at the Baymont…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Byron man is dead after a wrong-way crash involving a tractor-trailer early Friday morning on Interstate 75 South, according to preliminary findings from the Georgia State Patrol. The crash happened April 10 at approximately 1:24…
Big-name brands and major projects are driving new jobs and growth across Middle Georgia, from Buc-ee’s in Forsyth to new restaurants…
Middle Georgia State University is preserving a moment in time, burying capsules across its campuses filled with artifacts from today for students to rediscover decades from…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An inmate died Sunday at Baldwin State Prison, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. The inmate was identified as Ricky Mathis. The cause of death has not been released at this time. The GDC added…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Young Chefs Academy in Warner Robins is opening its doors to the community for a special member appreciation event highlighting a panel of accomplished Middle Georgia chefs eager to share their expertise and passion with…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Macon-Bibb County Commission approved $1,244,030 for Phase I of a jail expansion project. The funding will come from voter-approved Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax funds from 2018 and 2025. Phase I includes demolishing the James…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Deputies with the Houston County Sheriff's Office arrested a man near Perry High School while the campus was under a Code Red status. Authorities said the arrest was not related to the initial investigation at the school.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Community Foundation of Central Georgia is investing in communities across the region, awarding grants to more than 20 nonprofits to support…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A job fair aimed at connecting people with employment opportunities is coming to Macon next week. Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia will host its Spring 2026 Job Fair on April 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Rising fertilizer costs and concerns over profitability are placing added pressure on Georgia farmers, according to agriculture leaders. The…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - High pressure moving into the Peach State this weekend will slow and shift the winds allowing for more heat and humidity rolling forwards. This Evening A mostly sunny afternoon will become a clear night across the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Looking for plans this weekend? From family festivals and live music to unique markets and community runs, Middle Georgia is packed with exciting events for everyone. There are some top events you won’t want to miss—here’s…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Warner Robins Little Theatre is preparing to welcome audiences for its upcoming production, Musical Madness, next week. Set at Unity Grove Academy, the…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 19-year-old was arrested Thursday in Perry after police executed multiple arrest warrants and recovered suspected stolen property, firearms and illegal narcotics, according to the Perry Police Department. The news release states that multiple arrest warrants…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Magnolia Soapbox Derby is set to return to downtown Macon this weekend, bringing high-speed races, live entertainment and family-friendly activities to the city. The…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Contour Airlines is expanding service in Middle Georgia, announcing the return of nonstop flights to Baltimore and the launch of a new…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –A man is dead after a fatal crash in Monroe County, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. The fatal crash happened at approximately 11:58…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two motorcycles stolen out of Twiggs County have been recovered in Macon, and a suspect is now facing multiple felony charges, according to the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Theatre Macon is celebrating a major milestone, marking 40 years of performances and contributions to the community. The theater kicked off its anniversary…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Inside the William A Bootle Federal Building & US Courthouse Wednesday, 17 people stood together, raised their right hands, and took the oath of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Jack in the Box restaurant could be coming to Gray Highway, according to a draft agenda released by the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Humidity will remain low along with elevated surface wind speeds Thursday afternoon allowing fire danger to persist. This Evening It's been a mostly sunny and windy afternoon across Middle Georgia. The southeastern 2/3 of the region…
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two men are in custody after Monroe County deputies say a traffic stop on Interstate 75 turned into a chase tied…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston County law enforcement agencies are joining a regional drug and gang task force to target crimes that cross county…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent’s Crescent House marked Child Abuse Prevention Month on Wednesday with a pinwheel garden planting ceremony and a county proclamation. Manager…
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An inmate died Tuesday at Hancock State Prison, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. The inmate has been identified as Jacorey Pearson. The…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Mayhem are heading back to the postseason, ending a five-year playoff drought and bringing playoff hockey back to Middle Georgia. The Mayhem secured the eighth seed after finishing the regular season with a 26-26-3-3…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 16th annual Mentors and Manners Tea Party with Miss Georgia pageant is scheduled for April 26 at the Hay House from 2…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Kid Spring Fling Market is scheduled for this weekend and will feature 23 youth entrepreneurs. The event is set for…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman was arrested in connection with a Georgia RICO Act violation investigation, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. The incident…
UPDATE: Joshua Williams has been located and is safe with his family, 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 the public's help in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Northeast winds will be gusty throughout the day on Wednesday keeping temperatures below average. This Evening Conditions will remain clear through the evening and into tonight however scattered high level clouds may move in ahead of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Forsyth man who federal prosecutors say used a stolen identity to obtain a U.S. passport has pleaded guilty and now faces prison…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is expanding its traffic division with a new unit focused on crash investigations and traffic enforcement. The unit, known as CITE, which stands for Crash Investigation and Traffic Enforcement, builds on…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - April marks Donate Life Month, and in Macon, two hospitals raised a flag to honor organ donors and encourage others to…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Monroe County leaders held a ceremonial groundbreaking Tuesday for a new Buc-ee’s location, even as work on the site has already been…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As Black Maternal Health Week approaches, Piedmont Macon is raising awareness about the disparities Black mothers face and sharing resources to support…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Fort Valley State University Choir is set to perform a concert at Bethel CME Church this weekend. The concert is…
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…
PEACH COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Friends and family gathered Monday at the Peach County Board of Education to honor 12-year-old Ava Little, a life…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A South Carolina man has pleaded guilty to setting fire to a church in Byron and now faces up to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The American Red Cross is encouraging pet owners to prepare for emergencies during Pet First Aid Awareness Month by downloading a free…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cloud cover has lingered following Sunday’s cold front however sunshine should return by lunchtime Tuesday This Evening Overcast skies will stick with Middle Georgia through the evening and overnight. Rain is unlikely anywhere in the region.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Warner Robins man who was part of an armed drug trafficking organization responsible for distributing kilograms of cocaine in the Macon community was sentenced to more than 20 years in prison as a result of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Regional Crime Stoppers is spotlighting five individuals wanted by law enforcement agencies across Middle Georgia as part of…