Macon advocate says trauma and pressure fueling youth violence
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Recent incidents of youth crime in Macon are raising concerns about how young people cope with trauma and pressure, according to local community advocate…
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Macon doctor: Holiday stress and heavy meals raise heart risks
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The holiday season is a time for joy and celebration, but it can also be tough on your heart. Between rich…
Temperatures return to the 80s Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - . This Evening It’s been a lovely Tuesday afternoon following a rather chilly start. It will not be nearly as chilly tonight thanks to the wind…
Wilkinson County deputies searching for missing 63-year-old man
WILKINSON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Wilkinson County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public's help to find Willie "Tony" Ford, who was reported missing on Thursday, October 23. Deputies said they want to make sure the 63-year-old is "safe…
Man arrested after burglaries at multiple Macon restaurants
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Deputies have arrested a man accused burglarizing several businesses downtown. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, investigators have linked 65-year-old Raymond Lester Andrews Junior to a string of four burglaries, which started in September of…
Soft lockdown lifted at Dodge County schools after community threat
DODGE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dodge County Middle School and Dodge County High School were placed under a soft lockdown Monday morning after local law enforcement reported a threat in the surrounding community, according to Dodge County Schools. A spokesperson…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores November 10-14
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, November 10 and Friday, November 14. Understanding…
UPDATE: Four charged after shots fired near Tom Hill Sr. Blvd. shopping center
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff's Office Gang Unit made four arrests in connection with a shooting investigation Monday afternoon. According to an update from the sheriff's office, 21-year-old Justin Caleb Epps and 18-year-olds Aubrey Blash, Elijah Johnson and Tyrese Haslem…
Heritage Elementary prepares 'Meals-In-A-Bag' for students ahead of holidays
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The holiday season is quickly approaching, and Heritage Elementary School is making sure hunger doesn’t get in the way on the holidays giving away “Meals-In-A-Bag" to students in need. The family meal kits include ingredients and easy…
Pleasant conditions Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Outdoor conditions will be lovely Tuesday as highs remain above average. This Evening It’s been a mostly sunny day across Middle Georgia with highs climbing just a bit above average for this time of year.…
Roberta Mayor arrested, accused of making terroristic threats
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The mayor of Roberta has been charged with making terroristic threats, according to the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office. 61-year-old Ronald J. Andrews was arrested November 13 and released the same day, authorities said. 41NBC has…
61-year-old man dies in Washington County ATV crash
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 61-year-old man died Saturday after an ATV crash on private property in Washington County, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies, firefighters and EMS responded around 3:30 p.m. to the area of Cedar…
Crimestoppers seeking man wanted for family violence in Monroe 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 the…
84-year-old man found dead after Macon house fire
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An 84-year-old man was found dead after an early morning house fire Sunday, according to the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department. Fire crews were dispatched at 5:37 a.m. on November 16 to the 2000 block of Third…
Bibb County deputies arrest man accused of shooting at girlfriend’s vehicle
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A Bibb County man was arrested early Sunday after deputies say he fired shots at his girlfriend’s vehicle during a domestic dispute near Napier Avenue and Pio Nono Avenue. Deputies respond to early morning 911 call According…
Peach Concerned Citizens host community discussion ahead of runoff election
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Peach Concerned Citizens hosted a community discussion Saturday November 15th, encouraging residents to stay engaged during the runoff election and share their thoughts on issues affecting Fort Valley and Peach County. Attendees discussed low voter…
Georgia National Antique Tractor Show wraps up over the weekend
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia National Antique Tractor Show wrapped up this weekend at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter, drawing families, collectors and history enthusiasts from across the Southeast. Attendees spent the days exploring dozens of restored tractors…
Penny Elkins 'filled with gratitude' after selection as Mercer's new president
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mercer University has selected Dr. Penny L. Elkins as its 19th president. She will officially take over on January 1, 2026, succeeding Dr. William D. Underwood, who has led the university for nearly two decades. The…
Perry graduate says he’s barred from hosting alumni events after park damage dispute
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Perry High School graduate says he's been prohibited from hosting alumni gatherings on city property after the City of Perry…
UPDATE: Lanes reopen after crash shuts down Coliseum Drive lanes near I-75/I-16 interchange
UPDATE (5:40 p.m.) - According to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the scene has been cleared and all roads have reopened. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ORIGINAL STORY: MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A semi-trailer overturned Friday afternoon at Coliseum Drive…
Mercer University names Penny Elkins as new president
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer University has selected Penny L. Elkins, Ph.D., as its next president, the school announced Friday. Elkins, a longtime administrator and Mercer alumna, will become the University’s 19th president on January 1, 2026. She will take…
“Click It or Ticket” returns for Thanksgiving as Middle Georgia officials push seat belt safety
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Seat belts are the most important piece of safety equipment in every vehicle on the road. This is why the Governor's Office of Highway Safety and the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office are campaigning "Click It or…
Parker Moore’s mother calls for renewed attention to 2018 Warner Robins cold case
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In 2018, Parker Killian Moore was shot and killed while working at Barberitos in Warner Robins. Nearly seven years later, the case…
Historic Macon names 2025 Fading Five, urges action on tax credit
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Historic Macon has unveiled its 2025 Fading Five list, highlighting endangered properties in the city. This year, historic commercial buildings in downtown Macon have been added to the list, joining other notable sites such as the…
Police ask for help to find missing Warner Robins woman last seen in June
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Police Department is asking for the public’s help to find 34-year-old Kiara Worsley, who…
Laurens County deputies search for missing 16-year-old last seen in East Dublin
EAST DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to find 16-year-old James Powell, who was reported…
UPDATE: Missing 63-year-old Macon man found safe
UPDATE (11/13/25): The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says Larry Hamlett has been located and is safe with his family. ORIGINAL STORY (11/12/25): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to find a…
Fantastic weather to finish the week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will reach the mid to upper 70s around the region Friday afternoon as skies stay sunny. This Evening It’s been a gorgeous day across Middle Georgia and conditions will stay clear into tonight. A few…
Macon licensing office downsizes as Georgia rolls out GOALS platform
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger officially unveiled the full-scale launch of the GOALS system on Thursday and celebrated a major milestone…
Guns stolen from vehicles in south Macon entering auto cases
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says five entering auto cases happened in south Macon on Wednesday, and firearms were taken from two of the vehicles. According to a crime bulletin and corresponding map sent Thursday, the…
Neo-Nazi convicted for hate crimes targeting Macon rabbi and state representative
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The North Carolina man accused of mailing antisemitic threats to a Macon rabbi and Georgia's only Jewish State House Representative has been convicted on two charges, according to a news release from the United State's Attorney's Office…
Dillard’s to host PJ’s & Presents event to benefit Toys for Tots
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Dillard’s will host a PJ’s & Presents event November 14–16 to raise donations for Toys for Tots, inviting customers to shop for a cause while preparing for the holiday season. During the three-day event, customers who purchase…
Washington County Sheriff warns residents about new phone scam
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a new phone scam targeting local citizens. According to the sheriff’s office, scammers are calling residents while pretending to be deputies. The callers claim a family…
Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office searching for suspect after brother’s arrest
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office says deputies arrested one of two brothers wanted in several recent cases and are still searching for the other. According to a Facebook post, deputies arrested Charles "Jr." Hodges on Wednesday…
Pulaski County deputies seeking white SUV in Hawkinsville hit-and-run
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a white SUV involved in a hit-and-run on Broad Street. According to a Facebook post, it happened on Tuesday, November 4 around 12:50 p.m.…
Telfair County sheriff issues warning after new road signs stolen
TELFAIR COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Telfair County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a string of stolen road signs and says anyone responsible will face criminal charges. In a Facebook post, Sheriff Sim Davidson said new signage has been…
Georgia Court of Appeals reinstates firearm conviction in 2024 Macon fatal shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Court of Appeals has reinstated a firearm conviction in a 2024 fatal shooting case, reversing a Bibb County judge’s order and sending the case back to Superior Court for sentencing. According to a news…
Temperatures keep climbing Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will return to above average across all of Middle Georgia Thursday afternoon. This Evening A sunny day across Middle Georgia was warmer than expected as many locations climbed above 70 degrees. This increases confidence that…
Downtown Perry launches 'Cans for Kindness' food drive to help families during SNAP delays
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Businesses across Perry are coming together to support local families affected by the government shutdown and SNAP benefit delays by donating canned items to downtown stores. Through November 21, shoppers can bring five canned food items…
Fort Valley State among 11 HBCUs in new Brilliance Initiative
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fort Valley State University is among 11 Historically Black Colleges and Universities selected nationwide for the inaugural cohort of Reinvestment Fund’s new HBCU Brilliance Initiative. According to a news release from the organization, the program…
Warner Robins man sentenced to 20 years without parole for theft and identity fraud
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Warner Robins man will spend 20 years in prison without the possibility of parole after being convicted of multiple theft and identity fraud charges. According to Houston County District Attorney’s Office District Attorney Eric…
Annual turkey giveaway to benefit Middle Georgia residents
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 11th annual Turkey Giveaway is set to provide 500 turkeys to families in need across Middle Georgia, according to Attorney Daryl Von Yokely.…
Cable line vandalized in Roberta; Public Service asks for tips
UPDATE: Public Service said in an update Wednesday afternoon that all services had been restored. "All services have been restored from the incident early this morning," a post stated. "If you’re still experiencing any issues, please call us right away…
Bibb County schools briefly locked down after reports of nearby gunfire
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Three Bibb County schools were placed on a brief precautionary lockdown Wednesday morning after reports of gunfire were heard in a…
City of Perry to host job fair connecting employers and job seekers
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The City of Perry will host a job fair on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Perry Events Center, located at 1121 Macon Road. The event is designed to connect local employers…
Atrium Health Navicent raises awareness about lung cancer, offers resources
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent is raising awareness about lung cancer and sharing resources with the community. Dr. Rogerio Lilenbaum encourages people to prioritize…
Wilcox, Treutlen County Schools adjust schedules ahead of GHSA football playoffs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Middle Georgia school systems are adjusting schedules ahead of Friday’s GHSA football playoff games due to widespread absences and travel logistics. Wilcox County Schools said in a Facebook post Tuesday that all classes will shift…
DA: Macon gang leader sentenced to 60 years in 2021 killing of 18-year-old Shamarian Chatfield
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The leader of a violent Middle Georgia gang has been sentenced to 60 years, with 40 to…
Byron woman celebrates 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Lillian Williams of Byron is celebrating her 100th birthday on Tuesday. A lifelong resident of Byron, Williams has called Villa Rose home…
Veterans honored at Coleman Hill ceremony hosted by MGA and Macon-Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia State University and Macon-Bibb County co-hosted a Veterans Day ceremony at Coleman Hill on Tuesday for the tenth…