Sunny Groundhog day afternoon ahead
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Good morning to you all happy Friday and Groundhog Day! Will the ole groundhog up in Jackson, Ga see his shadow? Who knows if he will or not, however…
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UPDATE: Bibb deputies say 8-year-old found safe
UPDATE: Bibb County deputies say an 8-year-old reported missing Thursday has been found safe and is reunited with his family. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office needs help finding a missing 8-year-old boy. Deputies say they were…
Unseasonably warm conditions expected Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The First Friday of February will be a warm one around Middle Georgia. The Rest of the Evening High level clouds began to move in this afternoon…
Montezuma Police use tech to solve fraud case, Florida man charged
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Police in Macon County have issued criminal warrants against a Florida man after using cameras and facial recognition technology to solve…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office offering free firearms safety course later this month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office Outreach Section will host a free, two-part firearms safety and training course later this month. A firearms license is not required to participate, but participants must have their own firearm (handgun)…
UPDATE: Houston County Sheriff's Office investigation determines no foul play in fatal construction accident
UPDATE (2/1/24): The Houston County…
Another sunny and mild day in the low 60's
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Good morning to everyone!! Happy Thursday to you and the first day of February! This morning we are starting off in the low to mid 30s with clear skies…
Deputies: Drug raid in Macon reveals ecstasy, firearm near school; 2 arrested
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff's Office's Special Response Team (S.R.T.), Special Investigations Unit (S.I.U.), and S.W.A.T. Team recently executed a narcotics…
Macon-Bibb celebrates decrease in homicides, credits Macon Violence Prevention initiative
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller, Bibb County Sheriff David Davis and partners of the Macon Violence Prevention Program all gathered at City…
Search in Washington County fails to advance Sonya Tukes case
TENNILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A search conducted Wednesday at a "place of interest" in Washington County as part of the ongoing investigation into Sonya Tukes' disappearance…
Baldwin County School District launches program to tackle teacher shortage
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Baldwin County School District has launched a new program aimed at addressing the teacher shortage and setting students…
UPDATE: 16-year-old arrested in connection with November murder
UPDATE (1/31/24): The Bibb County Sheriff's Office arrested a 16-year-old in connection with the…
More sunshine and heat coming to Middle Georgia to begin February
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - January ends on a sunny note; pleasant conditions to carry into February. The Rest of the Evening Skies will remain mostly…
Deputies: Man arrested after being found in possession of stolen vehicle in Jones County
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Jones County deputies say a man is in custody after being found in possession of a stolen vehicle…
Another sunny day across the area
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Rain did fall overnight in areas mainly north of I-16. Not much rain was reported overnight with this system. This morning we are seeing temperatures in the mid and upper 40’s.…
'First Friday Flannel & Food Trucks' set for Friday in Milledgeville
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Milledgeville Main Street is set to transform downtown into a "wintry mountain village" for the First Friday Flannel & Food Trucks event, starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, February 2, 2024. Presented by Five Star Automotive,…
Bibb deputies: Woman on meth crashes stolen ambulance, hits EMT worker with steel rod
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A woman was arrested and charged Friday after stealing an ambulance and assaulting an EMT, according to the Bibb…
Local health experts raise awareness about Cervical cancer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and health experts are reminding women about the importance of early detection…
UPDATE: Macon man wanted in connection with November shooting death in custody
UPDATE (1/30/24): Bibb County deputies say a man wanted in connection…
Man sentenced to 11+ years in prison in connection with 2021 drug bust in Dublin
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT ) - A man was sentenced to 135 months in prison, with three years of supervised parole after…
Macon-Bibb County announces new name for amphitheater
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The new amphitheater in Macon officially has a name. Macon-Bibb County and OVG360 announced Tuesday a naming rights partnership with Atrium Health. The amphitheater…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores January 22-26
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here's this week's Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, January 22 and Friday, January 26, 2024. All scores of 69 and below are shown…
Sunny and 60's today
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Good morning to you all!! Hope your Tuesday is going well so far! We are a bit cooler this morning with temperatures in the low to mid 30s. If you like…
15-year-old arrested after police chase, crash in Dooly County
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Crisp County Sheriff's Office, along with other law enforcement agencies, arrest a 15-year-old after a police chase. According to the sheriff's office,…
Sunny and mild Tuesday on deck
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Pleasant weather remains with Middle Georgia after a cloudy weekend. The Rest of the Evening Skies will stay clear over Middle Georgia as temperatures plummet towards…
UPDATE: Man charged with murder in brother's shooting death
UPDATE (12/11/25): Joseph Schaarschmidt was sentenced to 20 years in his brother's killing. UPDATE (1/29/24): Warner Robins Police say 30-year-old Joseph Schaarschmidt is in custody and charged…
Dr. Henry C. Ficklin to run for Bibb County School Board Post 2
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A new candidate throws his hat into the ring for position with the Bibb County School Board. Dr. Henry…
Mostly sunny today in the upper 50s
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Good morning to you all!!! Hope you had a great weekend!! This weekend we saw temperatures in the 70s on Saturday with cooler temperatures on Sunday. This week will not be…
Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority looking for 'Macon Action Plan' input
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority, along with other organizations, held an open house seeking public comment for the Macon Action Plan. Residents who attended the open house…
Dublin officials respond to concerns about sewage overflow caused by broken water line
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Earlier this month, residents in a Dublin neighborhood expressed their concerns about a broken water line that may have…
Strong thunderstorms possible for parts of Middle Georgia Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A cold front arriving Saturday evening will bring thunderstorms to Middle Georgia, some of which could be strong. The Rest of the Evening…
UPDATE: Man charged in Thursday night shooting in Milledgeville identified
UPDATE (1/26/24): Milledgeville Police have identified the man accused of shooting…
Coroner: 2 women found dead inside Macon home
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two women were found dead inside a home on Friday, according to Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones. He tells 41NBC the bodies were discovered after…
District Attorney's office spearheads Macon battle against human trafficking with 'Into the Light' event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Do something. That was the message of the "Into the Light" symposium led by Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney Anita Howard's office…
Another day in the 70s with the chance of showers and thunderstorms
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Good morning to you all!! This morning we have started out with temperatures low to mid 60s. Some spots are a few degrees cooler than yesterday morning, that is due…
Houston County man charged in Hawkinsville shooting
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston County deputies arrested a man in connection with a shooting last week. 31-year-old Thomas Arnold was taken into custody on Tuesday,…
Bibb County Schools Superintendent plans to boost literacy, attendance and staffing
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County School District Superintendent Dr. Dan Sims laid out his plan for tackling key issues in the district during his State of…
One Safe Place Macon advances in support for domestic violence survivors with $1M grant
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The One Safe Place Macon Family Justice Center is now one step closer to providing centralized resources to…
Georgia passes bill enhancing legal protections against anti-semitism
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new bill passed Thursday in the Georgia State House of Representatives is aimed at giving Jews more legal protections against hate crimes. Originally…
Rain and thunderstorm odds begin to increase tonight and tomorrow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The slow moving cold front is arriving in Georgia tonight, increasing the rain odds for Middle Georgia as the weekend nears. The…
Monroe County firefighter suffers minor injury in fire engine crash
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Monroe County firefighter suffered a minor injury on Thursday morning after a fire engine crashed en route to an auto…
Mercer University announces 'multi-million-dollar' upgrades to athletic facilities
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mercer University and The Mercer Athletic Foundation unveiled plans Thursday for three major facility upgrades. The projects include a baseball performance center, a new…
Deputies: 2 arrested in Macon warehouse break-in; 1 armed, another found in sewer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two men…
Coroner: Human skull found in bucket at Macon's Rose Hill Cemetery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones says a human skull was found in a bucket at Macon's Rose Hill Cemetery on Wednesday. Jones…
UPDATE: Wanted man and woman arrested in Monroe County animal cruelty case
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Mid 70's today with the chance of showers and thunderstorms
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Good morning to you all!! This morning we have started out with temperatures low to mid 60s. Showers are currently to the northwest of our area and…
Macon Centreplex hosting on-site hiring event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- If you need a job, the Macon Centreplex is holding a job fair. According to a post on its Facebook page, they're hiring…
Floyd Griffin announces run for newly created District 149
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Floyd L. Griffin, former Georgia State Senator and Mayor of Milledgeville, announces his intent to run for the newly created State House…
Man, woman face child cruelty charges after search warrant
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A man and woman in Sparta are behind bars due to outstanding warrants, and they're now facing child cruelty charges. Wednesday morning, the Hancock…
UPDATE: Teen arrested, accused of shooting at Bibb County deputy
UPDATE (1/24) - A teenager is in custody in connection with the…