UPDATE: Five suspects now arrested in Macon Facebook Marketplace robbery
UPDATE (10/22/26): A fifth person has been arrested in connection with the October 6 Facebook Marketplace robbery on Wayside Drive, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s…
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Unbeaten John Milledge visits Stratford for The End Zone's Game of the Week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two teams with perfect region records meet Friday when John Milledge Academy visits Stratford Academy for The End Zone's Week 11 Game of the Week. Sports anchor Rob Schiff and Chief Meteorologist Aaron Lowery will report…
3 siblings arrested after shots fired during family dispute in Kathleen
KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three siblings have been arrested following a dispute involving knives and gunfire at a home in Kathleen on Thursday, according to…
UPDATE: George Williams found dead along Lake Sinclair shoreline
UPDATE (10/22/26): Search crews found 76-year-old George Williams dead Thursday afternoon along the shoreline near the railroad trestle on Lake Sinclair, according to Georgia Department of Natural…
2 employees airlifted after industrial fire in Treutlen County
SOPERTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two employees were injured and airlifted to Augusta after an industrial fire in Treutlen County Thursday morning. According to the Treutlen County Emergency…
Macon-Bibb recognizes four women serving as firefighters
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Four women with the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department were honored Thursday for their service, including one firefighter who says women in the profession don't…
Student request leads Northeast High seniors to early voting polls
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Northeast High School student's request led to a trip to the polls for seniors, giving them a chance to experience early…
GDC investigates Macon State Prison inmate death as homicide
OGLETHORPE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Department of Corrections is investigating the death of a Macon State Prison inmate as a homicide. GDC Deputy Director of Communications Lori Benoit confirmed Thursday…
Middle Georgia State University enrollment tops 10,000 for first time
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia State University has topped 10,000 students for the first time in its 142-year history. MGA says enrollment increased 14% to a record 10,070 students for fall…
UPDATE: Missing Lake Sinclair boater George Williams found dead
UPDATE (10/22/26): Search crews found 76-year-old George Williams dead Thursday afternoon along the shoreline near the railroad trestle on Lake Sinclair, according to Georgia Department of…
Rick Jackson campaigns across Middle Georgia; Jackson campaign continues to dodge 41NBC’s interview request
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Republican gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson is campaigning across Middle and South Georgia on Thursday, with stops in Macon,…
5th annual Macon-Bibb Hispanic Festival set for October 24, rooftop after-party announced
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The fifth annual Macon-Bibb Hispanic Festival returns Saturday, October 24, bringing an afternoon of food, music, cultural celebrations and family-friendly…
Shots-fired call prompted Code Yellow at Mossy Creek Middle School, sheriff says
UPDATE (2:48 P.M.) Houston County Sheriff Matt Moulton confirmed that a shots-fired call in a neighborhood near Mossy Creek Middle School prompted the precautionary…
Warner Robins man sentenced to 20 years for 2025 home burglary
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Warner Robins man was sentenced to 20 years, with the first 10 years to be served in prison, after…
Macon’s Big Bike Ride returns Nov. 7
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With just two weeks to go, Bike Walk Macon is rallying cyclists of all experience levels to register for the third annual Macon’s Big Bike Ride, set for Saturday, Nov. 7. Organizers say the event is about…
UPDATE: Grand jury declines to indict former Reynolds officer Christopher Boyt
UPDATE (10/21/26): A Taylor County grand jury declined to indict former Reynolds police officer Christopher K. Boyt on a felony violation-of-oath charge stemming from an August 22 incident, according to Taylor County Superior Court records. The grand jury returned a…
Macon Mayhem host Birmingham Bulls in Saturday home opener
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Mayhem are preparing for their home opener Saturday at the Macon Coliseum after splitting their first two games of the season…
Macon Music Half Marathon set for November 21, organizers seek course support
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The fourth annual Macon Music Half Marathon is set for November 21, and organizers are encouraging residents to line the course…
Bibb deputies asking for help identifying man in 2 aggravated assault cases
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking for help identifying a man believed to be connected to two aggravated assault investigations at Macon businesses. The first incident happened around 9:03 p.m. August 25 at the Dollar…
Macon gun range owner encourages parents to teach children about firearms
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon gun range owner is urging families to properly secure firearms and teach children about gun safety following two shootings involving young people in Middle Georgia. After a Macon shooting left 12 teenagers injured and…
Thursday to bring peak afternoon temperatures for the week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Thursday afternoon is expected to be the warmest day of the week around Middle Georgia as the warmest spots could hit 80 degrees. This Evening A sunny and seasonal afternoon will become another clear and relatively…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office announces Halloween trick-or-treating hours, safety tips
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has announced recommended trick-or-treating hours for Halloween in Macon-Bibb County. Halloween will be observed Saturday, October 31, with recommended trick-or-treating hours from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Sheriff David Davis and the…
City of Gordon issues boil water advisory after water main break
GORDON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Gordon issued a boil water advisory Tuesday, October 20, following a water main break. According to a post…
UPDATE: Laurens County Sheriff’s Office says man tried to provoke deputies into shooting him
UPDATE (10/21/26): The Laurens County Sheriff's Office says Charles Daniel McMahan threatened to shoot a deputy during Tuesday's foot pursuit before pointing an…
Inmate hospitalized after altercation with another inmate in Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An inmate was hospitalized following a physical altercation with another inmate Wednesday morning, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's…
GEORGIA BUSINESS FOCUS: Major investments, hiring sprees, and community growth
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia is experiencing a wave of business growth, driven by major investments, large-scale hiring, and strong community engagement. Blue Bird Corporation’s $300 million expansion in Peach County, Amazon’s statewide hiring spree, and the Greater Macon Chamber of…
Crimestoppers seeking man wanted for public indecency in Houston 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…
October is National Bully Prevention Month; Bibb County Schools is implementing bullying prevention program
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - October is Bullying Prevention Month, and the Bibb County School District has been implementing a program aimed at preventing bullying and creating safer school environments since earlier this year. Curlandra L. Smith, the district's Positive Behavioral…
IN THE KNOW: FAFSA opens for 2027 with new changes: What students and parents need to know
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, better known as FAFSA, is now open for 2027,…
Gov. Kemp: Blue Bird Invests $300 Million in Peach County
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Governor Brian Kemp today announced that Blue Bird Corporation is expanding its existing footprint in Peach County. He says the company is investing an estimated $300 million in a new manufacturing facility in Fort…
Macon-Bibb approves agreement for up to $30 million in Costco bond financing
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb commissioners approved an agreement Tuesday supporting up to $30 million in financing for a new Costco, including road improvements and financial assistance to the company. The warehouse club and gas station will be built at…
Crawford County man gets 30-year sentence for child molestation
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man who pleaded guilty to molesting a 5-year-old girl in Crawford County has been sentenced to a total of 30 years, with the first 10 to serve in prison. According to the Macon Judicial…
Macon man gets 20 years for firing 11 shots at car carrying teenagers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man convicted of firing 11 shots at a car carrying teenagers during a dispute over a phone and $100 was sentenced Tuesday to 20 years in prison. According to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney's…
Halloween safety tips for costumes, traffic and candy
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is reminding families to take precautions while trick-or-treating this Halloween, including wearing visible costumes, watching for traffic and checking…
Piedmont Macon to host free Know Your Numbers health screening event October 22
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Piedmont Macon is inviting community members to take charge of their health during a free Know Your Numbers screening…
Comedian Gary Owen bringing No Hard Feelings Tour to Macon in April 2027
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Comedian Gary Owen is bringing his No Hard Feelings Tour to Macon City Auditorium on Friday, April 16, 2027. According to a news release issued Tuesday, October 20, the show is scheduled to begin at 8…
UPDATE: Vienna lifts cityside curfew
UPDATE (10/20/26): According to a social media post by the City of Vienna, the citywide curfew has officially been lifted and is no longer in effect. The post thanked residents for their patience, understanding, and cooperation throughout this period, and…
Macon church to host free fall festival and coat drive October 24
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church is inviting families to its annual fall festival and coat drive Saturday, October 24, offering…
Piedmont Macon North to Host Drug Take Back Event October 24
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Piedmont Macon North Hospital is inviting Middle Georgia residents to safely dispose of unwanted, unused or expired medications during a Drug Take Back event Saturday, October 24. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to…
UPDATE: Teen charged with aggravated assault after entering community center with gun
UPDATE (10/20/26): According to the Jones County Sheriff's Office, the person arrested is a 15-year-old boy. Deputies say he's being charged with aggravated assault. ORIGINAL STORY (10/19/26): JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A person was arrested after entering the Mattie…
Macon counseling center offers free 10-week grief support program for mothers who lost a child
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Family Counseling Center of Central Georgia is offering a free 10-week healing program for mothers who…
LOCATION CHANGE: President Trump to now hold midterm campaign rally in Perry on October 24
UPDATE: (10/20) - According to the official Republican Party event listing, President Trump is now scheduled to visit Perry on Saturday,…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores October 12-16
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, October 12 and Friday, October 16. Understanding…
UPDATE: Woman killed, man hospitalized after gunfire on Pio Nono Avenue
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says a 21-year-old man was found with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the scene where 22-year-old Soraya Kiara Woodley was killed Monday night. The shooting was reported at 5:31 p.m.…
Sunshine and seasonal temperatures expected Tuesday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will warm into the mid to upper 70s Tuesday afternoon as overhead skies remain clear. This Evening A sunny and cool afternoon will become a clear and chilly night with temperatures largely dropping into the…
Hancock County deputies intercept drugs, contraband headed to state prison
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Hancock County Sheriff's Office and Georgia Department of Corrections intercepted a large shipment of drugs and other contraband headed to Hancock State Prison on Friday, October 16. According to a news release from the Hancock…
BBB warns shoppers about Facebook Marketplace scams
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Facebook Marketplace can be a convenient way to buy and sell, but scammers are using it to target unsuspecting people. The Better Business…
Warner Robins to host 4th annual Food Truck Roundup and Trunk or Treat on October 22
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Warner Robins is inviting families to celebrate the fall season with its fourth annual Food Truck Roundup and Trunk or Treat on Thursday, October 22, at Perkins Field. The event will take…
RECALL WATCH LIST: Kayem foods, smoked salmon, gelato, air fryers, and Toyota vehicles pulled nationwide
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -This week, several urgent consumer safety alerts may affect your family’s health and well-being, ranging from food recalls to warnings about household products and vehicles. Here’s a breakdown of the top recalls and what you need to…
Georgia DPH warns of possible measles exposure at LongHorn Steakhouse in Perry
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is warning residents about a potential measles exposure at a LongHorn Steakhouse in Perry as part of an ongoing investigation into a measles case in Macon County. According to…