UPDATE: Ed DeFore memorial planned at sports complex bearing his name
UPDATE: A public memorial for former longtime Macon commissioner Ed DeFore is scheduled for Saturday, June 27 at the Ed DeFore Sports Complex. A family member…
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UPDATE: Missing Macon man found safe in Byron
UPDATE: Bibb County deputies say Jackson was found safe in Byron. ORIGINAL STORY: MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a 66-year-old man who was reported missing Friday. Deputies say Leon Jackson was…
UPDATE: Missing man with dementia found safe in Macon
UPDATE: Bibb County deputies say Fowler was found Saturday in Macon and is safe. ORIGINAL STORY: MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a 75-year-old man who was reported missing early Saturday morning.…
UPDATE: Woman shot outside Macon Circle K dies, suspect now charged with murder
UPDATE (6/12/2026): A woman shot outside a Mercer University Drive convenience store has died, and the suspect’s charges have been upgraded, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s…
Macon-Bibb advance voting ends with 4,834 ballots cast
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Advance voting has ended in Macon-Bibb County ahead of Tuesday’s June 16 general primary and nonpartisan general runoff election. According to the Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections' final advanced voting report, 4,834 people voted early in…
Bleckley County man charged with aggravated child molestation
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 61-year-old man is being held without bond in Bleckley County after deputies say he was arrested in an investigation involving crimes against a child. The Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release Friday…
Bibb assessment notices mailed with new tax savings details
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Annual assessment notices are being mailed to Bibb County taxpayers Friday, and county officials say this year’s notices include changes under a new state law. The Macon-Bibb County Board of Tax Assessors said in a news…
Telfair County opens new emergency services complex to improve response times
TELFAIR COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new chapter in public safety is underway in Telfair County as leaders prepare to open a centralized law enforcement…
Macon veterans home changing ownership after 10 years
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A local program that has helped homeless veterans for a decade is changing ownership. Homeport Veterans Transition Home on Harrison Road in Macon has…
Derek Dooley campaigns with Kemp in Macon ahead of Senate runoff
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Derek Dooley campaigned in Macon Friday alongside Gov. Brian Kemp ahead of Tuesday's runoff election for the Republican nomination in Georgia's…
Two drivers hospitalized after Washington County crash
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two drivers were taken to a hospital Friday morning after a crash in Washington County, according to the Georgia State Patrol. In an email, GSP said troopers responded to Tennille Harrison Road at Old Savannah…
Macon ceremony honors enslaved ancestors ahead of Juneteenth
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Black Culture organization honored enslaved ancestors and celebrated Black history Friday with a Juneteenth wreath-laying ceremony at Rosa Parks Square. The ceremony honored enslaved ancestors, commemorated emancipation and celebrated Black culture and history. Macon…
Democrats criticize Burt Jones, Rick Jackson during Macon stop
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – State Rep. Miriam Paris, Commissioner Stanley Stewart and community activist Kristen Kiefer criticized Burt Jones and Rick Jackson during a Macon news conference…
Atrium, partners feed 2,000 families at Macon drive-thru event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent and community partners gave fresh produce to thousands of families Friday during a drive-thru food distribution event at Central Georgia…
Downtown Macon filming to bring closures near Terminal Station
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A film crew will begin setting up in Downtown Macon on June 15 for a new movie production that will be in the…
Woman sentenced in 2023 stabbing death of Macon teen
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A young woman has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty in connection with the 2023 stabbing death of 16-year-old Gregory Smith in Bibb County. The Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office says Zanaria Rashada pleaded…
Multiple arrests made in Perry mail theft and check fraud investigation
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Multiple people have been arrested and several others are wanted in connection with a mail theft and check fraud scheme that affected up to 20 victims in Perry and Houston County, according to the Perry Police…
Driver hospitalized after head-on crash in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 52-year-old driver was seriously injured Friday after a head-on collision involving a box truck on Boxankle Road, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to the two-vehicle crash at approximately 11:16 a.m.…
Hawkinsville to host fifth annual Juneteenth celebration with two days of events
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Hawkinsville residents will gather later this month for the community's fifth annual Juneteenth celebration, featuring two days of free activities…
GEORGIA’S AMERICAN JOURNEY: First African Baptist Church in Dublin
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, the First African Baptist Church in Dublin stands as a living testament to resilience and…
Mary Persons celebrates completion of Dan Pitts Stadium renovation
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Friday nights will look and feel a whole lot different when the Bulldogs take the field this fall at Dan Pitts Stadium. Faculty…
New Georgia law expands medical cannabis options for patients
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia’s medical cannabis program is expanding starting July 1, giving patients more options for chronic pain relief under Senate Bill 220. The law…
New app feature lets people report family violence anonymously
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new family violence reporting feature in the Macon Regional Crimestoppers App is giving people a secure and anonymous way to submit…
Temperatures climb further Friday afternoon along with more storm chances
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will reach their peaks for the work week Friday afternoon as close to half the region should see storms over the latter half of the day. This Evening A hot and muggy afternoon will become…
Macon–Middle Georgia Black Pages moving fully online in 2027
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon–Middle Georgia Black Pages is celebrating its 35th anniversary with the release of its final print edition ahead of a complete transition…
GDC: Telfair State Prison inmate dies after altercation
MCRAE-HELENA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An inmate at Telfair State Prison died on Sunday after an altercation with another inmate, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. In an email Thursday, a spokesperson said Timothy Wilson's body was turned over to…
Chandra Currelley to perform at The Douglass Theatre
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Chandra Currelley will bring an evening of music to The Douglass Theatre on June 13, 2026. 41NBC's Tyrik Wynn talked to her ahead of the…
Deputies: Meth, syringes found during Twiggs County stop
TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was arrested Monday after Twiggs County deputies say they found methamphetamine, syringes and marijuana during a traffic stop. The Twiggs County…
Payne City housing project underway in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Shovels hit the ground Wednesday morning on Davis Street in Macon's Payne City neighborhood, as local leaders marked the start of a new supportive housing…
Isolated storm odds return Thursday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures and humidity will increase Thursday and a few showers and storms are expected over the back half of the day. This Evening It’s a warm day across Middle Georgia with temperatures peaking around the average…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores June 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…
Multiple search warrants served in Warner Robins drug investigation
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins police say search warrants were executed at several locations across the city Wednesday as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation. Police say the operation was connected to an investigation into criminal narcotics sales…
Former Georgia Rep. Larry Walker Jr. dies at 84
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Former Georgia Rep. Larry Walker Jr. has died, according to Houston County Coroner James Williams. Williams confirmed Walker died late Tuesday night at his Houston County home. Walker was 84 years old and died peacefully under…
GSP: Three hospitalized after fiery Dodge County crash
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Three people were taken to a hospital Tuesday afternoon after a three-vehicle crash in Dodge County that caused one vehicle to catch fire. According to Georgia State Patrol, the crash happened at 2:05 p.m. Tuesday. GSP…
Wanted Bibb man arrested after chase through Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man wanted in Bibb County on aggravated assault and cruelty to children charges was arrested Tuesday after deputies say he led them on…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office hosting free Summer Safe Camp for children
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff's Office, in partnership with the Bibb County Board of Education Campus Police, is hosting the free 2026 Bibb County Summer Safe Camp for children ages 7 to 14. The camp will be…
GEORGIA BUSINESS FOCUS: Major infrastructure projects, wildfire relief efforts, community initiatives and 35 years of legacy celebrated
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here's this week's Georgia Business Focus: Transportation investments set to shape Middle Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and the State Road and Tollway Authority have approved $26 million for Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank grants. Key projects include…
Warner Robins extends moratorium on vape, liquor stores
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Warner Robins City Council voted to extend the moratorium on new liquor stores, vape shops, CBD, and tobacco-focused businesses for an additional 120 days. 41nbc spoke with Warner Robin's Mayor Larhonda Patrick on this extension. “Council…
Prepare for the summer heat!
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will reach into the 90s across Middle Georgia beginning Wednesday afternoon, climbing the rest of the week. Tonight The coolest night of the week has arrived in Middle Georgia as it's the only night most…
Atrium Health Navicent, community partners to hold produce giveaway in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent and several community partners will host a drive-thru food distribution event Friday at Central Georgia Technical College. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at the college's campus located at…
Warner Robins man sentenced to 18 years in prison in stolen golf cart, drug case
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Warner Robins man pleaded guilty to theft and was sentenced to 18 years in prison,…
Milledgeville leaders and police consider curfew for juveniles
MILLEDGEVILLE , Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Milledgeville leaders and police say they have been actively considering a curfew for kids 16 and younger, in response to an ongoing spike in juvenile crime. “We want to make sure we are covered and make…
RECALL WATCH LIST: Major safety alerts for parents, drivers, and shoppers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Consumers are being urged to check their vehicles and household items after a series of major recalls involving cars, baby bottles,…
Early voting begins as key Georgia runoff races take shape
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Early voting is now underway in Georgia, and several key runoff races at the state level are drawing attention from voters. At the…
Crimestoppers seeking 3 men wanted for theft by the Fort Valley State University Campus Police
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…
Storm chances remain elevated Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Storm chances are likely again Tuesday afternoon thanks to a weak system in the southeastern US. This Evening Isolated showers and storms are likely to persist through the evening hours and into tonight. While rain is…
GEORGIA’S AMERICAN JOURNEY: John R. Lewis Elementary School: A legacy of progress and hope
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, symbols of justice and progress take center stage. In Macon, Georgia, John R. Lewis Elementary School…
Two men killed in Macon County crash involving tractor-trailer and side-by-side
MACON COUNTY (41NBC/WMGT) - Two men are dead following an overnight crash involving a tractor-trailer and a side-by-side vehicle in Macon County. Investigators say the side-by-side was traveling west on Camp Creek Road and failed to stop at a stop…
P.A.L. basketball skills camp in action
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- 41NBC visited the Rosa Jackson Recreation Center to see the Bibb County P.A.L. basketball skills camp in action. The summer basketball camp provides a free structured environment where deputies and local law enforcement can build positive relationships…
Dre Day Foundation to host fifth annual anti-gun violence festival in Cochran
BLECKLEY COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Dre Day Foundation was created after 19-year-old Deandre Pitts was shot and killed by a former friend and classmate…