Macon State Prison inmate dead after altercation
OGLETHORPE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon State Prison inmate is dead after a fight with his roommate. According to the Georgia Department of Corrections, Taurean Hardy died on Sunday,…
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East Laurens announces Jesse Hicks as new head football coach
EAST DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Jesse Hicks, who was relieved of his duties at Baldwin High School last month, is the new head football coach at…
Chief Curtis Adams sworn in as new Bibb County campus police chief
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Chief Curtis Adams was sworn in as the new Campus Police Chief of the Bibb County School District on Thursday.…
Supreme Court of Georgia eases requirements for military spouses to practice law in the state
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Starting next year, it will be easier for lawyers who plan on moving to Georgia to resume…
State Senator David E. Lucas Sr. honored with street dedication
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - New street signs went up Thursday along Jeffersonville Road in Macon in honor of state Senator David E. Lucas, Sr. A portion…
UPDATE: Bibb County School District approves $1.3 million weapons detection system for schools
UPDATE: The school board voted Thursday to approve the purchase of the system. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County School District is looking…
Atlanta man sentenced in Milledgeville-related drug case, separate Athens residents plead guilty
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Athens residents pleaded guilty to charges involving the distribution of fentanyl, and an Atlanta man was sentenced to prison, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Georgia announced on Thursday. 41-year-old James Hill…
Mostly sunny today
Cold but not as cold across the area this morning as most of the area was in the low to mid 40s. We also had a few clouds in the…
Twiggs County Sheriff's Office announces launch of DUI crackdown, $60K+ in traffic enforcement grants
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, is urging the public to avoid driving under the influence this holiday season. As part of the state's annual "Drive Sober or…
6 Bibb County middle school students receive $10,000 Reach Foundation scholarships
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Six students from Bibb County middle schools have each been awarded a $10,000 Reach Foundation Scholarship. The scholarship is designed to support students through…
Goodwill, Salvation Army launch job training program in Macon to boost employment, skills development
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Goodwill and The Salvation Army have joined forces to launch a program in Macon aimed at providing essential education and practical training for job…
Otis Redding Foundation honored with Governor’s Award for Arts and Humanities
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Otis Redding Foundation is being recognized for its contributions to the arts with the Governor’s Award for the Arts…
Warner Robins Animal Control hosting pet pictures donation drive Saturday
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Your furry friend can get pictures with Santa during the Warner Robins Animal Control shelter donation drive this Saturday, December 16, and…
Mostly sunny and cool conditions continue Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia will see mostly sunny skies with highs in the upper 50s again Thursday afternoon. The Rest of the Evening Scattered cirrus clouds will…
Hotel Forty Five in Macon to host 'Reckon Around the Christmas Tree: Ugly Sweater Party'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Get ready to put on your most outrageous and eye-catching ugly sweater for a fun night in downtown Macon. Hotel Forty Five invites the public to its "Reckon Around the Christmas Tree: Ugly Sweater Party" at…
Baldwin County jailer arrested, accused of sexually assaulting inmate
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Baldwin County Sheriff's Office jailer has been arrested and is accused of sexually assaulting an inmate at the Baldwin County Detention Center.…
New Dunkin' Donuts on Bass Rd offering free coffee Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A new Dunkin' Donuts is having it's grand opening today, and they're giving people a reason to celebrate. the new location at…
Do you know this man? Monroe County Sheriff's Office looking for hit-and-run suspect
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff's Office needs your help finding a man deputies say was involved in a hit-and-run. It happened Sunday just before 6 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 83 and McCommon Road. Deputies say…
Study: Bibb County revealed as Georgia's crime capital
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County is now Georgia’s crime capital, according to new research. The study, completed by Bader Scott, a personal injury law firm, analyzed 2022 data from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) on ten different categories…
Dublin VA Police to start wearing body cameras, dash cameras to follow
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Uniformed officers of the Carl Vinson VA Police Department will begin wearing body cameras this week. Starting Thursday, December 14, all VA officers will have body cameras, and their police vehicles will be equipped with dash…
Macon's film industry set for revival with new Netflix project 'The Piano Lesson'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Hollywood stars may be making a visit to Macon to film a movie, and you have a chance to appear alongside of them. Samuel L.…
Perry beats Stockbridge 38-27 for first football state title
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) - The Perry High School football team captured its first football state championship Tuesday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, beating Stockbridge 38-27 in the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) Class AAAA title game. The Panthers led 17-14 at halftime…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office delivers joy to hospitalized children with donations to Holly Jolly Shoppe
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office brought holiday cheer to children in the hospital by donating a variety of gifts, including trucks, cars,…
Piedmont Macon Medical Center offers free childcare classes for new and expecting parents
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - If you’re a new or expecting parent, Piedmont Macon Medical Center is offering free classes to help you care…
Cool but pleasant conditions likely again Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - High pressure to the northeast will keep pleasant and cool conditions around Middle Georgia. The Rest of the Evening It will be another cold night…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office hosting 'Santa's Village' Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is inviting the community to its “Santa’s Village at Outreach” event this Saturday, December 16. The free event, which…
Perry High School cheers on the Panthers as they leave for state championship
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Perry High School Panthers are facing off against the Stockbridge Tigers at Mercedes Benz Stadium for the Georgia…
Will Kendall announces candidacy for Houston County Sheriff, vowing continuity in leadership and public safety
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Kendall's career spans diverse roles, commencing as a Marine Military Police Officer and Military Working Dog Handler. Transitioning…
Laurens County manhunt ends with juvenile arrested
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A male juvenile is in custody after a vehicle chase and manhunt in Laurens County Tuesday morning. Chief Deputy Stan Wright with the Laurens County…
Dry work week
Cold morning across the area this morning we saw temperatures in the upper 20s and low 30s. As we head into the afternoon we will see mostly sunny conditions with temperatures in the…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores December 4-8
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, December 4 and Friday, December 8, 2023. All scores of 69 and below are shown…
Netflix's 'The Piano Lesson' filming in Macon in January, 'new faces' needed
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bill Marinella Casting has announced a casting call for the Netflix film "The Piano Lesson," produced by Denzel Washington and directed by Malcolm Washington. A Bill Marinella Casting Facebook post said the search is on for…
Coroner: 9-year-old dies after being run over by heavy machinery in Houston County
BONAIRE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 9-year-old child died after being run over by heavy machinery in Houston County on Monday. It happened around…
Macon set for retail expansion with Riverside Centre amid traffic concerns
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning Commission has approved the conditional use application for Riverside Centre, a 400,000 square foot development poised to offer gas, groceries and…
$25 Million redevelopment project coming to downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A $25,000,000 redevelopment project is underway in downtown Macon, after the demolition of the Joseph N. Neel Department Store and Blair’s Discount Furniture on…
Dublin resident named new Georgia Forestry Commission Forest Health Coordinator
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) has announced the promotion of Dublin resident Michael Torbett to the position of Forest Health Coordinator. According to a GFC news release, this position is integral to maintaining the health and…
Cool and sunny weather is back after this weekend's cold front
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Conditions will be dry and cool to get the new work week rolling. The Rest of the Evening Skies will remain…
Heavy law enforcement presence reported at Warner Robins Best Buy
UPDATE (4 p.m.): As of now, we have not received any new information regarding this situation. We called…
BCSO investigating robbery at Pio Nono Sunoco
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a robbery that took place Saturday afternoon. The BCSO says just before 1 p.m. at the Sunoco on…
Temple Beth Israel celebrates resilience with Hanukkah Menorah lighting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temple Beth Israel is observing the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah with a menorah lighting and holiday dinner. Members of the congregation met in the temple courtyard to sing traditional songs and light the first three candles…
Speed limit cameras added at six more Bibb County schools
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Speed cameras have been added at more Bibb County schools and will be activated soon. Cameras have been added to Carter Elementary, Hartley Elementary, Heard Elementary, Springdale Elementary, First Presbyterian Day School and Windsor Academy, and…
BCSO looking for entering autos suspect
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Bibb County Sheriff's Office needs your help identifying a suspect, investigators say broke into several cars recently. They say the man picture above entered several cars…
Crisp County Sheriff's Office investigating car thefts
CORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Crisp County Sheriff's Office is investigating two car thefts, both happening Friday morning. According to the Sheriff's Office, a deputy was patrolling in Cordele…
Macon Volunteer Clinic moving forward with plans to relocate
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - For 20 years, the Macon Volunteer Clinic has provided free medical services to low income residents of Macon-Bibb and Twiggs counties. Now, the…
WATCH: Driver escapes unharmed as train strikes stalled car in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - No injuries were reported after a train struck a stalled car in Monroe County on Monday.…
Another weekend with high rain potential on deck
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More cloud cover and increased rain chances are expected this weekend with a cold front arriving Sunday. The Rest of the Evening Mostly cloudy skies are likely into tonight, however a bit of clearing will be…
Los Comales brings authentic Mexico City cuisine to Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fresh pork right off the spit! A new restaurant is bringing a taste of Mexico City to the people in Warner…
Tattnall Square Academy marks 37th year of 'Kids Yule Love' gift-giving tradition
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Tattnall Square Academy in Macon hosted its 37th annual "Kids Yule Love" program on Friday. It's a holiday tradition during…
Washington County deputies alerted to drone drop at State Prison
DAVISBORO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One man is behind bars and another suspect has been issued warrants in connection with a drone drop at Washington State Prison.…
Crawford County woman sentenced to life in prison for 2020 murder
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman will spend the rest of her life behind bars for killing a man in 2020. 22-year-old Cheylana White…