Macon-Bibb Firefighters donate 20 thousand dollars to children’s hospital through fitness calendar
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Macon Bibb County firefighters are giving back to the community in a big way, raising thousands of dollars for a local…
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GEORGIA’S AMERICAN JOURNEY: Macon’s legacy: The Allman Brothers Band- the sound that changed America
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – On the streets of Macon and across the world, the genre of Southern Rock still heard today, thanks…
Piedmont Macon honors community hero helping breast cancer patients
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A Middle Georgia woman is being recognized for making a difference in the lives of others. Piedmont Macon announced its latest Community Hero Award…
Warner Robins releases parking, traffic plans for Independence Day celebration
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Warner Robins has released parking, traffic and safety information ahead of its 43rd Annual Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, July 4, at McConnell-Talbert Stadium. Gates open at 6 p.m., with entertainment beginning…
More heat fills in to Middle Georgia this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Heat indexes will push into the upper 90s and lower triple digits through this weekend across Middle Georgia. This Evening A few isolated storms are likely as the evening goes on around Middle Georgia accompanying what…
Man arrested after shots fired reported near Mercer University Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff's deputies responded to reports of shots fired near Mercer University Drive on Friday morning and made an arrest in connection with the incident, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. Deputies were called…
Bibb County School Board tentatively passes FY 2027 budget
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - On Thursday night, the Bibb County Board of Education held a public hearing on approving the fiscal year 2027 budget. Then voted to tentatively approve it after the…
Macon Habitat for Humanity hands keys to new homeowners
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Five new homeowners received their keys Thursday through Macon Habitat for Humanity, marking another milestone in the organization's…
Houston County launches Academy of Innovation for hands on student learning
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Academy of Innovation is a hybrid program where students combine virtual learning with hands on experience in the classroom and…
Atrium Health's 'Compassion Champions' program supports EMT's mental health
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Atrium Health created a new program 'Compassion Champions' to better support the mental and physical health of its Emergency Medical…
Storm chances and temperatures climb further Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Scattered storms are likely throughout the afternoon on Friday as temperatures climb back into the lower 90s across most of Middle Georgia. This Evening A mostly cloudy afternoon with a few showers and storms will become…
Atrium Health Navicent shares summer safety tips as injury-related ER visits rise
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As summer activities increase across Middle Georgia, Atrium Health Navicent is encouraging families to take extra precautions to help prevent injuries. "Injuries are the leading cause…
UPDATE: Suspects identified BOLO in theft by Taking incident
UPDATE: (6/25) - The suspects of the BOLO for the Theft of Scrap Metal have been identified, according to a post on the Monroe County Sheriff's Office's Facebook page this morning. The did not say who the three suspects were…
Washington County deputies arrest man during suspected prison drop
DAVISBORO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Washington County Sheriff's Office says it arrested a Florida man on June 22, after a suspected prison drop. According to the Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on private property near…
Convicted felon arrested on gun, drug charges in Reynolds
REYNOLDS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A traffic stop for a moving violation in Reynolds on Wednesdasy leads to a felony gun arrest. According to the Reynolds Police Department, it stopped a driver on State Highway 96. Officers say during the stop,…
Houston County residents discuss comprehensive plan during town hall
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -Wednesday's comprehensive plan meeting focused on jobs and housing in Houston County. Those who attended the town hall discussed opportunities to support economic growth, workforce development, and…
GEORGIA BUSINESS FOCUS: Costco approval, arena reveal and zoning decisions highlight Middle Georgia’s latest developments
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A roundup of major business expansions, community projects, zoning updates, housing…
Macon-Bibb unveils plans for new $350 million arena
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County unveiled designs Wednesday for a new $350 million arena planned for the current Macon Coliseum site. The new Macon Arena is expected…
Crimestoppers seeking teen wanted for armed robbery in Bibb 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…
Isolated storm chances return Thursday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Following a couple of drier days some isolated showers and storms will be possible on Thursday. This Evening A partly sunny afternoon will become a partly cloudy and mild night as the northerly winds will become…
12 indicted in Macon drone smuggling scheme that allegedly operated from former daycare
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Twelve people have been indicted in what federal prosecutors describe as the largest federal prosecution to date involving coordinated…
Deputies looking for man accused of Armed Robbery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help identifying a suspect in connection to an Armed Robbery. They say it happened Tuesday at…
Emory Hospital Warner Robins celebrates one year of serving Middle Georgia
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - This month marks the one-year anniversary of the Emory Hospital Warner Robins. CEO Kevin Splaine tells 41NBC the first year…
Eight tornadoes confirmed in Middle Georgia from the remains of Tropical Storm Arthur last Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT ) - The tornado warned part of the line that moved through Middle Georgia last Thursday evening dropped eight tornadoes in Middle Georgia as it moved east-northeast. Posted above is what the NWS Survey team found in…
Macon-Bibb officials seek youth input on county’s future growth plan
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb County Planning and Zoning Commission is getting input from the youth as they plan for the future. Kids at Lundy…
Mistrial declared in Peach County murder trial due to juror misconduct
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A mistrial has been declared in a Peach County murder case after a seated juror was found to have discussed personal concerns about serving on the case with fellow jurors, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit…
Humidity drops tonight and tomorrow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A cold front is lowering the humidity across Middle Georgia heading into the middle of the week making things feel less sticky outside. This Evening Scattered cloud fields from the afternoon will mostly clear out heading…
45-Year-Old Man Shot on Mercer University Drive in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 45-year-old man was injured in a shooting late Monday night on Mercer University Drive, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded just before 11 p.m. June 22 to the 4000 block of Mercer…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores June 15-19
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, June 15 and Friday, June 19. Understanding…
Coming Soon: New Costco approved for Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — During Macon-Bibb County's Planning & Zoning Commission meeting, members approved the development phase for a new Costco Wholesale store. The 158,000-square-foot warehouse will be built in north Macon at the intersection of Bass Road and new…
RECALL WATCH LIST: Toys, sleepwear, and stroller accessories pulled over safety risks
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —Several children’s products, including toys, sleepwear, and stroller accessories, have been recalled due to serious safety risks. Here’s the latest recalls…
Georgia National Fair raising admission prices for 2026
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- If you are planning to attend the Georgia National Fair this year, you may notice a change in ticket prices. That is because adult admission…
Rain odds drop along with the humidity heading into Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A slow moving front arriving in Middle Georgia tonight will lead to a drop in humidity and rain chances heading into the middle of the week. This Evening It’s a hot and partly sunny afternoon…
Scheduled water outage planned for parts of Macon on June 23
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A planned repair by the Macon Water Authority is expected to temporarily impact water service for about 20 customers on June 23. According to MWA, crews will begin replacing a 6-inch water valve at the intersection…
Macon shooting sends 46-year-old woman to hospital
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 46-year-old woman is in critical condition after a shooting Monday morning on Houston Road, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say the…
Man in critical condition after being found shot on Riverside Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 56-year-old man is in critical condition after a shooting on Riverside Drive, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said in a news release the shooting happened just before 5 p.m. Saturday…
Tennille man charged after 15-year-old girl killed in shooting
TENNILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 15-year-old girl is dead and a Tennille man is facing murder charges after a Friday night shooting in Washington County. Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran said in a Facebook post Saturday that deputies responded around…
Hawkinsville celebrates Juneteenth with community events
Hawkinsville, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Hawkinsville celebrated its fifth annual Juneteenth event Friday with free health checks for the local community. Hosted at St. Thomas AME Church, people came from across Georgia not only for health screenings, but for information on…
Father's Day weekend will see more storm opportunities
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A lingering stationary front will bring more rain Saturday before temperatures warm up for Father's Day Sunday. This Evening Rain should be mostly done for the day across Middle Georgia following a wet Thursday. Rain totals…
Atlanta man charged after assault, theft at Monroe County assisted living facility
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An Atlanta man is facing multiple charges after deputies say he entered an assisted living facility early Friday morning, assaulted an employee and stole property before being taken into custody. According to the Monroe County Sheriff's…
Milledgeville PD: Woman, unborn child killed in apparent murder-suicide
UPDATE (4:30 P.M.) Milledgeville police have identified the two people found dead inside a residence on North Richmond Street Friday morning and now say the case appears to be a murder-suicide. According to an update released by Police Chief Dray…
Two killed, two injured after tree falls onto pickup truck in Putnam County
PUTNAM COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two people were killed and two others were injured Friday morning when a large oak tree fell onto a pickup truck in Putnam County, according to Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills. The incident happened around…
Jones County High School outlines electronic device policy for new school year
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Jones County High School is reminding students and parents about updated restrictions on personal electronic devices for the upcoming school year. According to the school, students will not be permitted to use personal electronic devices during…
UPDATE: Missing Twiggs County woman found dead
UPDATE: Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Leonard Long said in an email that Vicki Miskimen, the 73-year-old woman reported missing in Cochran, was found Friday morning in a…
UPDATE: Bibb deputies looking for suspect in deadly Macon Inn stabbing
UPDATE: Bibb County deputies are asking for your help identifying a suspect wanted in connection with Thursday's deadly stabbing at Macon Inn on Riverside Drive. Deputies say 26-year-old Quatravious Le'Chelton Napier is about 5'7" and weighs about 180 pounds. He…
Warner Robins man, woman sentenced in robbery, assault case
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Warner Robins man has been sentenced after being convicted of robbery and aggravated assault in Houston County. The Houston County District…
Wheeler inmate gets 15-plus years in federal drug case
ALAMO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An inmate at Wheeler Correctional Facility in Alamo has been sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison for his role in a southern Georgia drug trafficking operation. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern…
Strong wind gusts, flooding, and isolated tornadoes possible this evening and tonight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur are moving into Georgia this afternoon bringing a threat of isolated tornadoes, strong winds, and flash flooding. This Evening Storms have begun moving through Middle Georgia and activity will persist…
Macon-Bibb County Fire Department celebrates 26 new firefighter graduates
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Bibb County Fire Department celebrated a new class of firefighters Thursday as 26 recruits graduated during a ceremony held at Rock…
40,000 pounds of food delivered to Middle Georgia families
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Middle Georgia Community Food Bank received about 40,000 pounds of donated food Thursday to help families facing food insecurity across the region.…