Students help present academic progress at Bibb Schools' State of the District
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Students helped lead Bibb County School's annual State of the District Friday, walking the audience through academic progress and school…
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Winter weather advisories and warnings issued for multiple Middle Georgia counties
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A series of winter weather advisories, winter storm warnings, and an extreme cold warning have been issued for counties across the 41NBC coverage area,…
Motorcyclist killed in Twiggs County crash Friday morning
UPDATE: Georgia State Patrol says a trooper was dispatched to the crash at 6:37 a.m. on Georgia Highway 57 near Taylor Woods Road. According to GSP, the motorcycle was traveling west when it left the roadway onto the north shoulder,…
Gov. Kemp declares new statewide state of emergency ahead of winter storm
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Gov. Brian Kemp declared a statewide state of emergency today ahead of a winter storm expected to impact Georgia this weekend. The…
Community forum aims to raise awareness on human and sex trafficking in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC) - The Human & Sex Trafficking Forum, presented by Priscilla Stanley and The Edify House, will take place Friday, January…
UPDATE: GBI says 21-year-old Warner Robins man charged in shooting of officer and woman
UPDATE (8 p.m.): The Georgia Bureau…
Cool and cloudy Friday; snow odds increasing for Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cloud cover will be abundant and temperatures will remain below average ahead of another winter weather system this weekend. This Evening Clouds have been increasing throughout the afternoon, however a bit of clearing will be possible…
Deputies arrest man after reported armed home invasion in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon man has been arrested in connection with a home invasion reported Thursday afternoon on Riverside Drive, according to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office said deputies…
Weekend Watch: Middle Georgia events include concerts, races and workshops
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Middle Georgia residents looking for weekend activities have plenty of options, from live music and fitness events to creative workshops and wellness gatherings. Music…
Extreme cold watch issued for Middle Georgia counties this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- An extreme cold watch is in effect from Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon for multiple counties across Middle Georgia in the 41NBC coverage area. Counties included in the watch are Hancock, Monroe, Jones, Baldwin, Washington, Taylor, Crawford,…
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigating inmate death at law enforcement center
(UPDATE 11:20AM): Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones has identified the person found dead at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center as Quintavous Vincent. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-…
Winter Storm Watch expanded to include more Middle Georgia counties
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Jones, Baldwin, Twiggs, Wilkinson, Hancock and Washington counties, warning of potential snow and dangerously low temperatures beginning Friday evening. The National Weather Service (NWS) announced the…
Arena construction team named, primary care clinic opens, gas prices climb
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Macon-Bibb County has selected Barton Malow, in association with Sheridan Construction, to manage construction of the new Macon Arena, a major project that…
Protesters march in downtown Macon over killing of Alex Pretti
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Members of the Middle Georgia Democratic Socialists of America marched in downtown Macon Wednesday night in response to the recent killing of…
Houston County plans new drinking water treatment facility amid growth
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Houston County leaders are taking steps toward building a new water treatment plant to keep up with the county’s rapid growth.…
BBB, police warn taxpayers to watch for scams during filing season
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The IRS has opened the 2025 tax filing season, with returns due by April 15, and officials say now is the…
UPDATE: Location, time set for Edward Foster District 5 commission announcement Friday
UPDATE (1/28/26): Edward Foster's campaign says his official announcement is set for Friday, January 30 at 5:30 p.m. at Greater Zion Hill Baptist Church,…
More cloud cover rolls in Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cloud cover will begin to ramp up Thursday ahead of the next weathermaker. This Evening It’s been a sunny afternoon around Middle Georgia and skies will stay clear through tonight. Conditions should be colder than last…
Deputies: Two arrested after chase linked to Bibb County church burglary investigation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon man was one of two people taken into custody after a brief vehicle chase connected to a commercial…
Atrium Health Navicent raises minimum wage for staff in Georgia to $18.85 per hour
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Atrium Health Navicent announced Wednesday it is raising the minimum starting wage for eligible teammates in Georgia to $18.85…
Emmylou Harris to perform at Piedmont Grand Opera House in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Grammy-winning artist Emmylou Harris will perform at the Piedmont Grand Opera House in Macon on Saturday, March 21, according to a news release. Graystone Promotions said it will present An Evening with Emmylou Harris at 7:30…
State Sen. David Lucas introduces bill to expand Medicaid statewide in Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- State Senator David Lucas, a Democrat from Macon, has introduced Senate Bill 380, legislation aimed at expanding Medicaid statewide in Georgia.…
Casey Fleckenstein named CEO of Monroe County Hospital
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Monroe County Hospital Authority Board voted Jan. 22 to promote Casey Fleckenstein to chief executive officer. Fleckenstein brings more than 20 years of experience…
City of Sparta seeks community help for housing grant application
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) The City of Sparta is asking residents to help support its application for Community Home Investment Program (CHIP) funding by submitting photos that document housing needs within the city limits. City officials say the funding application is…
Macon-Bibb EMA seeks public input on updated disaster mitigation plan
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Macon-Bibb Emergency Management Agency is updating its Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation Plan and is asking residents to help shape how the community prepares for future emergencies. Officials say community input is a key part of identifying potential…
Middle Georgia families invited to explore education options at school choice fair
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Families across Middle Georgia will have the opportunity to learn about a wide range of education options during Middle Georgia…
Sen. Ossoff calls for accountability after Minnesota incidents, urges peaceful protests in Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff on Wednesday sharply criticized federal law enforcement actions tied to recent events in Minnesota, calling them “lawless chaos” and urging accountability, investigations, and respect for constitutional rights. Speaking to reporters, Ossoff said masked…
Cochran announces new garbage collection program starting in March
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — City of Cochran residents will see changes to their garbage collection service beginning in early March, as the city transitions to a new…
Jonathan Fisher plans run for Bibb County school board at-large seat
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Jonathan Fisher has announced his intent to run for the Bibb County School Board at-large seat, Post 8, currently held by Dr. Lisa W. Garrett-Boyd. Fisher tells 41NBC he will make his official campaign announcement at…
River Edge opens new adult peer support and community integration center in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - River Edge Behavioral Health has opened a new Adult Peer Support and Community Integration Center, bringing peer support, skill…
Slightly warmer tonight; staying chilly Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures should stay above the teens overnight tonight however Middle Georgians should still drip their faucets. This Evening A sunny day will give way to a…
Problems at Dublin VA went unaddressed for years, federal watchdog finds
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A new federal watchdog report says serious problems at the VA Dublin Healthcare System lingered for years, largely because regional leaders failed to step in and make sure issues were fully fixed. The report, released by the…
UPDATE: Bibb deputies say Stratford bomb threat was hoax, campus now cleared
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says it determined…
Houston County sheriff backs self-defense training after deadly year of family violence
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A rise in domestic violence-related homicides in Houston County is renewing efforts to help women protect themselves, including expanded self-defense training focused on prevention, escape and de-escalation. Houston County Sheriff Matt Moulton says the county…
Federal officials warn Georgians of scam impersonating prosecutors and law enforcement
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Federal authorities are warning the public about scammers impersonating prosecutors and law enforcement officers in an effort to steal money and…
GDC confirms inmate death after 'altercation' at Hancock State Prison
HANCOCK COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An inmate at Hancock State Prison died after an "altercation" with another inmate, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. In…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores January 19-23
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, January 19 and Friday, January 23. Understanding…
Deputies searching for two Jones County teens last seen Monday night
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Jones County Sheriff’s Office is searching for two missing teenagers last seen Monday night in the Macon area. According to the sheriff’s office, 16-year-old Xander McLeod and 14-year-old Damyian Smith were last seen around…
$8,000 reward offered in decades-old Warner Robins homicide case
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins police are asking for the public's help solving a decades-old homicide, and an $8,000 reward is being offered for information…
Montpelier Springs Road bridge in Monroe County closed indefinitely due to safety concerns
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Montpelier Springs Road is closed indefinitely between Highway 42 South and Adams Road after Monroe County Public Works…
Perry woman sentenced to prison in Houston County meth trafficking case
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Perry woman has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to methamphetamine trafficking charges. According to Houston County District Attorney…
Bitter cold anticipated overnight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will plummet into the teens with some single digit wind chills possible. This Evening While the sunshine returned to start the new week it has been anything but warm outside. Winds have been gusting anywhere…
Deputies: Two arrested on drug, gun charges after being found unresponsive in vehicle
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two people were arrested on drug and firearm charges after Bibb County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to reports of an unresponsive man and woman inside a vehicle Saturday night, according to the sheriff’s office. According to…
Crimestoppers seeking woman wanted for theft 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…
LIST: School closings due to winter weather on Monday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With possible icy conditions forecast for Monday, school districts and colleges across the region are monitoring the weather to make decisions about whether…
UPDATE: Bibb County Jail phone system restored
UPDATE (1/24/26): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the inmate phone system outage has been resolved. “Normal call operations have resumed, and inmates have access to phone services in accordance with established facility policies and procedures,” a release said. “The…
Man dies after being struck by vehicle on Jeffersonville Road in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that happened Friday night on Jeffersonville Road. Deputies say the crash was reported just after 9 p.m. near the intersection of Jeffersonville Road and Purnell…
Bibb County jury convicts man in 2018 killing of John Fleming
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Bibb County jury has found Raymond Leverett guilty of malice murder, armed robbery, aggravated assault and felony murder in the 2018 killing of John Fleming, the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office announced Friday. According…
Police: Montezuma man in custody after threatening officer with knife during arrest attempt
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man is in custody after police say he threatened an officer with a knife while officers attempted to serve an arrest warrant in Montezuma. According to the Montezuma Police Department, an officer was patrolling the…
Traffic stop in Reynolds leads to arrest of parolee
REYNOLDS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A traffic stop in Reynolds led to the arrest of an absconded parolee facing multiple felony drug charges, according to the Reynolds Police Department. Police say an officer stopped a vehicle Friday for an equipment violation…