Early voting is now underway across Georgia. Here's what's on the ballot in Macon-Bibb County.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Tuesday marked the first day of early voting for the November 4 election in Georgia. In Macon,…
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Atrium Health Navicent shares tips for flu season
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent is sharing tips ahead of the upcoming flu season. Dr. Omar Ahmad says the flu normally starts in October, peaks between…
Macon-Bibb NAACP President Gwen Westbrooks elected Georgia NAACP president
UPDATE: Westbrooks told 41NBC's Fiona King she will assume her new role on November 11 and serve a two-year term. She says one of her main goals…
Warm and sunny again Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WGMT) - Temperatures will push into the mid 80s under mostly sunny skies Wednesday. This Evening A sunny day will become a clear night around Middle Georgia. It will…
Small plane makes emergency landing near Kaolin Field Airport in Sandersville
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Deputies responded to the 700 block of Kaolin Road on Tuesday after a small plane made an emergency landing near the…
Porter Elementary showcases Hispanic culture during school celebration
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Students at Bibb County's Porter Elementary filled the halls Tuesday with color and culture to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. The school is using songs,…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores October 6-10
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…
Two men charged after stolen car chase in west Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two men are facing several charges after investigators say they were involved in a chase with a stolen vehicle in west Macon.…
Warner Robins Police Department receives $146K grant to boost DUI enforcement
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Police Department has been awarded a $146,000 DUI enforcement grant to help reduce drunk driving crashes and improve road…
Middle Georgia Regional Library opens new Cathy Ivey Community Library in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Middle Georgia Regional Library celebrated the newest addition to its Bibb County branches with a grand opening ceremony of the Cathy Ivey Community Library on Monday. In September, the library, located at 5494 Forsyth Road, announced…
Skating rinks across Middle Georgia invite families to celebrate Roller Skating Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Rinks across Middle Georgia are inviting families to lace up their skates and join the fun this National Roller Skating…
Warner Robins Police Chief Wayne Fisher shares more details on RICO, drug bust
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins Police Chief Wayne Fisher says Operation "Wendan Way Blockade" busted a generational crime ring, with the…
Sunshine continues Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Skies will be clear to go with seasonal temperatures Tuesday. This Evening A mostly sunny and pleasant afternoon will become a clear and cool night. While afternoon highs have been at or above average, overnight lows…
Two Bibb County students named to Georgia superintendent’s Student Advisory Council
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two Bibb County high school students will represent their district on the Georgia State Superintendent’s 2025-2026 Student Advisory Council. According to…
Crimestoppers seeking man wanted for cruelty to children in Bibb 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…
Coroner: Man hit, killed by train early Monday in Macon
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says the collision happened in the 3900 block of Arkwright Road. "The incident is being investigated as a suicide," spokesperson Sgt. Christopher Williams wrote in an email. ORIGINAL STORY: MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A…
Fire remains under investigation after flames damage Macon apartment building
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An early Sunday morning apartment fire in east Macon is still under investigation. According to Macon-Bibb County Fire Department Chief Shane Edwards, crews responded to a fire at River Park Apartment Homes on Tidewater Circle just…
Georgia National Fair ends 36th year with record-breaking attendance
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 36th annual Georgia National Fair wrapped up on Sunday after drawing a record-breaking 612,706 visitors to the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter in Perry. The 11-day event, held October 2–12, celebrated the best of Georgia…
Two teens charged after vehicle break-ins at north Macon hotel
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two teens are facing charges after deputies say they broke into vehicles outside a north Macon hotel early Saturday morning. According to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the Holiday…
Two teens arrested after car break-ins, chase in north Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two teens were arrested early Saturday after Bibb County sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of vehicle break-ins at a north Macon hotel, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Just after 2 a.m. on October 11, deputies…
Two people injured after small plane crash in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUTNY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people suffered minor injuries after a small plane crashed in a wooded area of Washington County, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Around 9:25 p.m. on October 10, Washington County 911 received a…
Opposition to proposed Jones County data center continues to grow
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Those against the development of a new data center in Jones County are teaming up to make their voices heard. Eagle Rock…
Georgia National Fair introduces new creative foods for 2025 fairgoers
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia National Fair is dishing out new and creative foods that are catching fairgoers’ attention. Addie Hodges, marketing and communications specialist for the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, says this year’s menu includes some exciting…
Washington County deputies make 5 arrests, confiscate marijuana after overnight traffic stops
DAVISBORO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Washington County deputies made several arrests Thursday night during a series of traffic stops that uncovered marijuana, contraband and a drone they say was meant for Washington State Prison. According to a news release, the first…
Macon Beer Fest to unite community, fight prostate cancer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 15th annual Macon Beer Fest returns to downtown Macon on Saturday, offering craft beer, live music, and food vendors to kick off…
UPDATE: 30 people charged in Warner Robins gang and drug investigation
UPDATE (10/10/25): Thirty people were charged after a 21-month joint investigation into gang and drug activity in Warner Robins, according to a news release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The GBI said the arrests and charges followed a coordinated…
Atrium Health Navicent hosts events for Breast Cancer Awareness Month across Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – October marks National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Atrium Health Navicent is taking steps to support those affected and…
Houston County deputies see improved scores with advanced firearms training range
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Houston County Sheriff's Office says their deputies are increasing their target hits thanks to their new advanced training range. The…
Fairgoers can witness the miracle of life inside the Georgia National Fair’s Baby Barn
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Inside the Baby Barn, fairgoers can see farm animals being born right before their eyes. The live birthing center…
UPDATE: Dodge County sheriff clarifies ATV warning
UPDATE (10/9/25): Dodge County Sheriff Brian Robinson has clarified his earlier message about off-road vehicles, saying riders are still allowed to use ATVs on county dirt roads if they follow the law. In a new social media post on Thursday, Robinson…
UPDATE: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office confirms shooting at north Macon Kroger
UPDATE (10/9/25): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says a 32-year-old man was shot Wednesday night in the Kroger parking lot on Tom Hill Sr. Boulevard. Deputies…
Former Dooly State Prison officer accused of smuggling drugs, having sexual contact with inmate
DOOLY COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A former corrections officer at Dooly State Prison is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say she…
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Georgia to host 20th annual Sporting Clays fundraiser
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Georgia is preparing for its 20th annual Sporting Clays fundraiser, an event that helps keep families close while their children receive medical care. The two-day fundraiser will take place October…
Nearly 200 employees losing jobs as Nichiha USA closes Macon Plant One
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Nearly 200 employees at Nichiha USA’s Macon facility are losing their jobs after the company announced it will…
Gubernatorial candidate Geoff Duncan hosts healthcare roundtable in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Lindsey Smith says her six-year-old son Oliver was born with Down Syndrome and a heart condition that has required him to…
Middle Georgia food banks prepare for rising demand amid federal shutdown
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Food banks across Georgia are preparing to support more families as the federal government shutdown leads into its eighth day with no solution in sight. Two federal votes failed to advance, which makes many believe the…
Pirate-themed comedy show brings laughs to Georgia National Fair
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Swashchucklers Comedy Pirate Show is entertaining fairgoers with sword fights, stunts, and plenty of humor. The family-friendly performance blends action and comedy,…
City of Warner Robins prepares for upcoming trunk-or-treat
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Warner Robins is hosting its annual Trunk or Treat and Food Truck Roundup on Perkins Field. The Halloween-themed event will…
Wind picks up as temperatures drop Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The cold front responsible for storms Wednesday afternoon and evening will bring cooler temperatures and plenty of wind. This Evening Isolated showers and storms will remain possible through the evening and into tonight. Cloud cover will…
Warner Robins to repair leaking fire hydrant, temporary water outage expected
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Warner Robins Utilities Department is scheduled to repair a leaking fire hydrant along McArthur Boulevard. The repair is set for October 9 beginning at 9 a.m., weather permitting. To complete the work…
Drivers urged to stay alert around farm equipment during Georgia harvest season
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Harvest season is underway, bringing more farm vehicles to local roads and highways. As rural communities prepare for the busy season, officials are…
Life, work of former NewTown Macon CEO Josh Rogers honored with home dedication
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It’s been nearly a year since former Newtown Macon President and CEO Josh Rogers died while jogging in downtown…
Storms likely Wednesday afternoon and evening
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An incoming cold front will bring isolated to scattered storms around Middle Georgia over the back half of Wednesday. This Evening It’s been another mostly cloudy day for much of Middle Georgia however despite that highs…
GDOT: Tucker Road in Macon to close for one week for bridge reconstruction prep
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Contractors with the Georgia Department of Transportation will close a section of Tucker Road in Bibb County for one week starting Friday, October 10 as crews prepare for bridge reconstruction. According to GDOT, contractors are performing…
Disc-Connected K9s dazzle crowds with high-flying frisbee action at Georgia National Fair
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Disc-Connected K9s Frisbee Dog Show at the Georgia National Fair features dogs showing off their agility, speed and teamwork…
Operation Reawaken in Warner Robins continues with largest demolition yet
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins held a demolition event at Commercial Circle on Tuesday as part of Operation Reawaken, an effort to develop the…
Investigation underway after stabbing on Triple Hill Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a 26-year-old man was stabbed. According to the sheriff's office, it happened in the 1100 block of Triple Hill Drive. Deputies were called to the scene at 10:…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores September 29-October 3
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…
Soft lockdown, counseling support in place after deadly weekend shooting in Treutlen County
SOPERTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Treutlen County community is reeling after a weekend shooting left one student dead and another…