Macon man arrested for drug trafficking after car chase
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A deputy chase in Macon ends with a major drug bust and the driver behind bars. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office shared these…
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Hazy skies will stick around Tuesday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Haze from the Canadian wildfires has blanketed the Peach State making for less than ideal air quality. Sunny skies are likely most of the afternoon around Middle Georgia today, however the skies will be anything…
Quality Inn robbed
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the man who robbed the Quality Inn on Chambers Road this morning. According to a press release, around 3:46 a man…
Bibb County School Board weighing millage rate options for FY2024
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County School Board is considering three potential millage rate proposals for the 2024 fiscal year. Bibb…
Triple digit heat moves into Middle Georgia this week
A dome of high pressure that has been over the southwest is going to be pushing into Middle Georgia through the end of the week. This…
Milledgeville Police investigating Monday afternoon shooting
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Milledgeville Police are investigating a shooting that resulted in a juvenile being hospitalized. Police say they were dispatched to the 2400 block of Grandview Drive just…
Local, state leaders tour Fine Fettle THC oil production facility in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new medical cannabis production facility is bringing new jobs and economic development to Macon. Local and state leaders toured the…
Sen. Jon Ossoff secures $1.9M for preschool education in Baldwin County
MILLEGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Senator Jon Ossoff announced a $1.9 million grant to enhance early childhood education in rural Georgia, specifically aimed at Baldwin County's…
Middle Georgia Regional Library takes literacy to the streets with pop-up library
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Middle Georgia Regional Library wants to spread literacy across Macon. The library system hosted a pop-up library at the Macon Transit Authority…
Woman killed in pile-up crash on I-75 in Peach County
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A total of seven vehicles were involved in a deadly crash this weekend in Peach County. Georgia State Patrol says the…
Macon woman killed in I-75 crash in Monroe County
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Bibb County woman is dead after being hit by a vehicle early Sunday morning along I-75 in Monroe County. Deputies responded to…
Man wanted for robbing north Macon gas station
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the man who used a gun to rob the Sunoco in north Macon. The incident happened…
Temperatures to climb to kick off the new week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Rain chances are dropping as drier and hot conditions take over the Peach State. Today Skies today will be partly sunny with afternoon cloud fields and a few scattered upper level cirrus clouds as well. The…
Man shot while walking on Millerfield Rd.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon man is in stable condition after being shot while walking on Millerfield Road Friday afternoon. According to a report from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, it happened just before 4:30pm Friday when the 26-year-old…
Life jacket loaner station installed at Sinclair Dam boat ramp
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia Power has taken a step to enhance safety measures for river enthusiasts by setting up a "Life Jacket Loaner Station" at the Sinclair Dam Boat Ramp (Tail Race). The station aims to provide free life…
Macon man in stable condition after Sanford Avenue shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that happened just before 4 p.m. on Friday in the 1300 block of Sanford Avenue in east Macon. That's according to a Bibb County Sheriff's Office news…
Law enforcement on the lookout for speeders during 'Operation Southern Slow Down' next week
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Slow down! That’s the message from the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety for drivers hitting the road next week. Law enforcement across the Southeast will be on high alert for speeders July 17-23 during “Operation…
Warner Robins' Museum of Aviation hosting 37th annual auction, raffle on Saturday
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins is set to host its 37th annual auction, raffle, and local cuisine tasting event this Saturday, July 15, with proceeds set to fund vital museum operations including aircraft…
Storm chances increase Saturday and Sunday
We have seen a few pop-up showers this afternoon and evening in Middle Georgia, with a few more expected through midnight. A cold front is making its way into…
Oak Lounge Games working to fill U.S. market gap with locally-made board games
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins-based board game company Oak Lounge Games is aiming to carve out a niche in the U.S. board game market with unique, locally developed games. Offering a refreshing take on classic gaming experiences, Oak…
Macon's Habitat for Humanity ReStore hosts Community Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Area Habitat for Humanity ReStore held a Community Day event on Friday, aimed at bolstering their mission of providing affordable housing in Middle Georgia while also offering local residents quality, discounted goods. The day…
Meth trafficking leader sentenced to 30 years
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The leader of a methamphetamine trafficking organization in Milledgeville, will spend the next 30 years in federal prison. Jarvis Havior aka “J Bo,” was sentenced to serve 360 months, followed by three years of supervised release.…
Deputes: Man arrested for trespassing, attempted theft at AG-Pro property
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon man was arrested this week after being caught trespassing at a north Macon business, according to deputies. A Bibb County Sheriff's Office news release says 64-year-old Leonard Lee Jefferson is charged with criminal trespass…
Masked man robs south Macon business at gunpoint
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery in south Macon. Deputies say they responded to Judy's Nails on Pio Nono Avenue just before 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Witnesses told deputies a masked man…
Forsyth mourns loss of longtime councilmember Melvin Lawrence, funeral set for Sunday
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - City of Forsyth leaders are preparing funeral arrangements as they mourn the loss of longtime councilmember Melvin Lawrence. Lawrence served as Post 3 city council member for more than 20 years. He also served as Director…
Large aircraft transport to cause major traffic delays in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you're driving through Warner Robins this weekend, you may want to take another route. According to a Facebook post by The Houston County Sheriff's Office, it will be assisting Robins Air Force Base with…
Monroe County deputy charged with simple battery, violation of oath
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Monroe County Sheriff's deputy turned himself in on Friday on charges of simple battery and violation of oath of office. The charges against Corben James Bacelia are linked to an incident that happened at the…
Annual School Supplies Giveaway at Deloris Toliver Park this Saturday
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Saturday, July 15th, The Nece Hopson Memorial Foundation will be hosting their annual school supplies giveaway. This giveaway will hosted at the Deloris Toliver Park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., where students can get…
2 teens shot at party on Briarcliff Road in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A late-night shooting on Briarcliff Road Thursday left two teenagers injured, according to the Warner Robins Police Department. The shooting happened during a…
Cloud cover and storm chances increasing to end the week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mostly cloudy skies with afternoon and evening storms are likely Friday and over the weekend. This Afternoon and Evening Morning cloud cover should break up a bit heading into lunchtime, allowing temperatures to rise into the…
Dublin police arrest two in connection to shooting
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two men are behind bars, in connection with a shooting in Dublin earlier this week. The Dublin Police Department says officers arrested 43-year-old Danny Cheecks Jr. and 21-year-old William Doby Jr. after an investigation into a…
Middle Georgia Composite Mountain Bike Team welcomes students for 2023 season
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Middle Georgia Composite Mountain Bike Team is inviting middle and high school students (rising 6th through 12th graders) to join their ranks for the 2023 Georgia Cycling Association season. The team, one of the most…
Staying hot and humid Friday with a few showers and storms
It was another hot day in Middle Georgia with a few pop-up showers and thunderstorms. We will repeat the forecast Friday before our better rain…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office addresses slow response time to house shootings in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is addressing its response time to two shootings in two weeks at a Macon residence. In the early morning hours of June 29, William Jackson says he woke up to bullets…
Hostilo Helps Foundation providing free bookbags and school supplies this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Hostilo Helps Foundation is accepting donations for its 10th annual Bookbag Drive happening at the Macon Centreplex this weekend. Volunteers will be handing out 500 bookbags, along with school supplies, between 10 a.m. and 2…
Macon-Bibb honors Georgia's first registered Black architect, Lewis Persley, with commemorative day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County officials are honoring a native of the Pleasant Hill Community for his outstanding achievements and historical legacy as part of Macon’s Bicentennial Celebration. Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller presented a proclamation at the Booker T.…
Dublin High School JROTC Program earns distinguished honors in Georgia
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) program at Dublin High School is honing students' life skills with a particular focus on communication, preparing them for success in life. "We teach them a lot on communication,"program…
Free Uber Health Connect Service boosts veterans' access to healthcare in Dublin
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Dublin's Carl Vinson VA Medical Center is improving veterans' access to healthcare by offering free Uber services, aiming to decrease missed appointments and enhance overall…
5 teens arrested in Macon shooting incidents
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Five Macon teens are charged with firing off guns in multiple neighborhoods and trying to stop drivers as they approached the area. Just before 10:00…
Downtown Macon's French Fry Fight competition gets creative
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- It may not be Friday yet, but here in Macon we are celebrating National Fry Day-- french fries that is. Downtown Macon's National French…
Middle Georgia woman charged with concealing uncle's death, collecting social security
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Middle Georgia woman is charged with concealing the death of her uncle and collecting his social security funding. In December…
Isolated thunderstorms likely Thursday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A few thunderstorms are possible around Middle Georgia on a hot Thursday afternoon. Today Temperatures are continuing to bounce back from Monday's cloudy start with highs this afternoon reaching into the mid 90s. Heat indexes will…
Atrium Health Navicent urges Medicaid, PeachCare members to update information post-pandemic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Atrium Health Navicent is urging Medicaid and PeachCare members to promptly update their contact information due to the recommencement of the…
Macon restaurant Keene's Kafe asking for community support after break-in
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Jonathan Keene, the owner of Keene's Kafe, woke to an unwelcome surprise on Wednesday after he says his Macon-based restaurant, located within…
GCSU hosts annual Governor's Summit on Early Language and Literacy
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Annual Governor's Summit on Early Language and Literacy started on Wednesday at Georgia College & State University, aiming to bolster…
Macon-Bibb honors Cherry Blossom Festival visionary Carolyn Crayton with park dedication
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Carolyn Crayton, whose vision led to the creation of the annual Cherry Blossom Festival, was celebrated by Macon-Bibb officials on Wednesday…
Macon couple fears for safety after home was shot twice in two weeks
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon resident says he fears for his and his wife’s safety after their home was shot at twice…
Tubman Museum's curator steps down after 21 years of service
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After more than two decades of service at the Tubman Museum in Macon, the Director of Exhibitions and Collections is stepping down…
Rain chances increase through the rest of the week
It is another warm day in Middle Georgia with highs in the mid-90s. Our slightly lower humidity today helped to keep showers and storms limited in…
Deputies investigating Circle K armed robbery in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that happened just before 5:00 Wednesday evening, Deputies say a man with a gun entered the Circle K at 4314 Pio Nono Ave and demanded money…