Hancock County schools close after snakes spotted on campus
HANCOCK COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - All schools and offices in the Hancock County School District are closed through Friday due to an environmental safety concern. District leaders…
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Storm odds ramp back up again Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More cloud cover and widespread storms are expected Thursday afternoon and evening around Middle Georgia. This Evening It’s been a hotter day across Middle Georgia thanks to more sunshine and reduced rain chances this afternoon. A…
Parents, coaches urged to watch students for heat illness
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Jones County school officials are reminding coaches, parents and students to watch for signs of heat-related illness as fall sports, marching band and…
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office offering free firearms safety course
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is offering a free firearms safety and training course for residents later this month. According to the sheriff’s office, the two-day course begins Monday, August 24, at the Sheriff’s Outreach Section…
Georgia State Patrol trooper charged with DUI after Monroe County crash
UPDATE: The Georgia State Patrol has placed Trooper Roger Graydon on administrative leave following his August 2 arrest on a DUI charge connected to a traffic crash in Monroe County. GSP confirmed Graydon was off duty and was not driving…
Middle Georgia Community Food Bank receives Kroger grant to help feed children
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Many children across Middle Georgia will continue receiving meals outside the classroom thanks to a new grant awarded to the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank. Customers donated by rounding up their purchases at checkout between June…
Woman sentenced to 25 years in Peach County armed robbery case
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 28-year-old woman has been sentenced to 25 years after pleading guilty to charges connected to a 2024 armed robbery at a hotel on Watson Boulevard, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office.…
Crimestoppers seeking man wanted for identity fraud in Monroe County
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…
Body cam provides broader view of Baldwin County arrest under GBI review
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Body camera footage obtained by…
Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex hiring over 600 positions
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex (WR-ALC) at Robins Air Force Base, has launched an extensive hiring initiative under its Full Throttle Hiring program, aiming to fill more than 600 civilian roles with additional openings…
Atrium Health doctor shares back-to-school health tips for kids
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As students head back to the classroom, an Atrium Health doctor is encouraging families to reestablish healthy routines for the new school year. Dr. Paritosh Kaul…
Free Macon-Bibb after-school program begins August 10
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Registration is open for a free Macon-Bibb County after-school program for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The program begins Monday, August 10, and runs from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, according to Macon-Bibb…
DA: Armed burglar sentenced after Macon teen escaped and called 911
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man who broke into a Macon family's home while armed with two guns was sentenced Tuesday to 20 years, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office. 33-year-old Jarvis Edwards will serve the first…
Georgia lawmakers call for review of Dublin City Schools accreditation status
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Georgia lawmakers are urging the State Board of Education to move forward with a review of Dublin City Schools after…
Houston County students return to class for new school year
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Houston County students in pre-K through 12th grade returned to classrooms Tuesday for the first day of the new school year.…
Houston County school buses roll out as students head back for the first day of school
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It was an early start Tuesday morning as dozens of school buses rolled out from…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores July 27-31
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 27 and Friday, July 31. Understanding…
RECALL WATCH LIST: Major household products, food and toys pulled over fire, injury and health risks
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —Major recalls have been issued for popular items due to fire hazards and safety concerns. Galanz Retro refrigerators [caption id="attachment_1978520"…
GHSA moves basketball state championships from Macon to Atlanta for two seasons
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia High School Association is moving its basketball state championships from Macon to Atlanta for the next two seasons while Macon builds a new arena. GHSA announced Monday that the championship games will be played…
Warner Robins begins planning Perkins Park redevelopment
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins has started planning the future redevelopment of Perkins Park, including possible recreational improvements and stormwater projects. The city said in a news release Monday it expects the planning phase to be completed in…
Storm odds are lower this evening; expected to climb again tomorrow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The odds for rain are lower this evening following a wet weekend, however another round of scattered activity looks possible Tuesday. This Evening It’s been a mostly cloudy day for much of Georgia thus far however…
Mayor explains what Warner Robins is studying during its data center moratorium
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins city leaders are using a six-month moratorium on data center applications to study potential effects on water,…
Macon Bacon to host home playoff game Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Bacon are heading back to the Coastal Plain League's Petitt Cup Playoffs for the first time in four years, and the organization…
Three Flock camera queries under review in Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says its Internal Affairs Unit is reviewing three Flock camera system queries flagged by the platform's auditing algorithm. The deputies connected to those queries have been denied access to the Flock…
UPDATE: Five more puppies tied to Monroe County animal shelter cruelty case
UPDATE (8/3/26): Former Monroe County Animal Control employee Carlos Santillan turned himself in Monday on five additional counts of aggravated cruelty to animals after…
New Bethel Lodge 180 gives school supplies to East Macon students
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — New Bethel Lodge 180 members helped East Macon students prepare for the new school year Saturday by distributing supplies during…
Man arrested in McDonough in connection with Monroe County forgery case
MONROE COUNTY , Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 54-year-old man was arrested Saturday morning in connection with a forgery investigation in Monroe County, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office said its Warrants Division executed an arrest warrant…
New Bruce Elementary principal welcomes students on first day of school in Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The first day of school brought excitement for thousands of students across several Middle Georgia school districts Monday, including those in Bibb County. Endirka Okonkwo said she was so excited about the occasion that she barely…
Texaco employee shot during armed robbery in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is searching for a suspect after an armed robbery at a Macon gas station left an employee with a gunshot wound Sunday morning. According to the sheriff's office, deputies were called…
More rain on the way as another week comes to a close
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A low pressure system and its associated fronts will bring rain to Middle Georgia for the opening weekend of August. This Evening It's been a bit hotter today than yesterday however the humidity still…
UPDATE: Fort Valley mayor calls for tighter controls after GBI review
UPDATE (7/31/26): Fort Valley Mayor Shakeena Reeves says the GBI credit card investigation began before her administration and before she took office. In a statement posted by the city Friday afternoon, Reeves thanked the GBI and Macon Judicial Circuit District…
Deputies: Burglary suspect caught hiding in Macon Krystal bathroom
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 23-year-old man faces burglary and shoplifting charges after Bibb County deputies say he ran from them and tried to hide inside a restaurant bathroom Friday morning. Deputies say they spotted Kenyon Malik Clayton walking along…
Florida man arrested in Monroe County with stolen vehicle
MONROE COUNTY , Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Florida man is facing charges in Monroe County after deputies say they located a stolen vehicle connected to a burglary in Florida. According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded around 4:06…
Bibb County Back-to-School Bash distributes 2,000 bookbags
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County families received school supplies, uniforms and other support Friday during the district's ninth annual Back-to-School Bash on Friday. This year's back-to-school bash was…
Bibb County school zone cameras go live Monday with no warning period
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is reminding motorists to use extra caution as students head back to school Monday, Aug. 3. Officials said school zone cameras will be active during school hours whenever school zone lights…
Teen killed in early morning shooting in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins police are investigating a shooting that left an 18-year-old dead early Friday morning. According to the Warner Robins Police Department, officers were dispatched to a shooting call on Ignico Drive near Village South…
UPDATE: Owner says Gray Dairy Queen raised $250,000 for Macon children’s hospital
UPDATE: The Dairy Queen in Gray raised $250,000…
Library materials now available at downtown Macon bus station
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority opened a new book locker at its downtown bus station Thursday through a partnership with the Middle Georgia…
Macon man sentenced for fatal 2022 shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 26-year-old Macon man has been sentenced to 45 years, with 25 years to serve in prison, for fatally shooting a man from the backseat of the victim's car in 2022. Deshondre Octavius Liggins pleaded guilty…
More sun and hazy skies likely to end the week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Smoke from Canadian wildfires has reached the Peach State and will linger while conditions remain sunny Friday. This Evening Today has been the sunniest day this week around Middle Georgia and it’s also not felt…
Sparta event offers support for families affected by violence
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A local church and families affected by violence are hosting "Unity in the Community: From Grief to Grace" Saturday in Sparta to support…
Bibb County Jail expansion project underway amid calls for reform
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After a series of controversial incidents—including inmate deaths, concerns over inhumane conditions, and a shortage of mental health resources—the Bibb County Jail…
Woman injured after being hit by vehicle in Perry
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —A woman is hurt after being hit by a vehicle last night according to Assistant Fire Chief Kirk Crumpton with the Perry Fire Department. Chief Crumpton says firefighters were call to 517 Perry Parkway just before 11:00…
Man charged, accused of attacking Uber driver
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — One man is arrested and another person is on the run after being accused of assaulting an Uber Driver last month. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says the incident happened on the June 29, in the…
Rep. Mike Collins outlines healthcare plan during Monroe County visit, dodges questions on son-in-law and ties to white nationalism
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Republican U.S. Senate candidate Congressman Mike Collins visited Monroe County Hospital on Thursday…
Bibb County School District hosting Back to School Bash Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Families are invited to the Bibb County School District's ninth annual Back to School Bash on Friday at the Macon Mall. The free event will be…
Vacant apartment building catches fire on Mercer University Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A vacant two-story apartment building caught fire Wednesday night on Mercer University Drive, according to the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department. Lead fire investigator Kyle Murray tells 41NBC firefighters were called to the 4000 block of Mercer…
Telfair County School District investigating threatening robo-call
TELFAIR COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Telfair County School District is investigating a threatening robo-call message that was received overnight, according to district officials. In a statement, the district said the automated message was received by multiple school districts across…
Wheeler County K-12 School reopens after anonymous bomb threat
WHEELER COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Wheeler County K-12 School reopened Thursday afternoon after an anonymous bomb threat prompted an evacuation earlier in the day. According to a statement from Wheeler County Schools, the district received an anonymous bomb threat Thursday…
Women In Truth: Abide 2026 conference coming to Macon Coliseum this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Hundreds of women are expected to gather at the Macon Coliseum this weekend for Women In Truth: Abide 2026, a two-day Christian conference focused on worship, biblical teaching…