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…
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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…
Funeral services announced for Forsyth Councilman Melvin Lawrence
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Forsyth has announced funeral services for city councilman Melvin Lawrence. The Post 3 councilmen died Saturday after serving the city for more than 20 years. Visitation will be held Friday, July 14 from…
Monroe County collecting donations for family displaced by fire
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Monroe County community is coming together to help a Forsyth family who lost everything in a house fire. The City of Forsyth…
Deadly crash in Monroe County likely due to tire failure
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Monroe County crash claims the life of a Fulton County driver. Deputies responded to an accident on Interstate I-75 near the mile marker 179 around 9:40pm Tuesday. That's where deputies found a Chevrolet 2500 and…
GSP: Man killed in head-on collision in Bleckley County
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia State Patrol is investigating, after a man was killed in Bleckley County on Tuesday afternoon. According to GSP, Troopers responded to a…
Monroe County traffic stop leads to drug bust, arrest
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A traffic stop on I-75 in Monroe County leads to a drug bust and arrest. Deputies pulled over Alfred Chambliss of Macon around…
Temperatures continue to climb Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Highs will climb into the low to mid 90s Wednesday afternoon as storm chances remain slim. Today Sunshine will again be the dominant feature in the sky today save for some mid-level cloud fields in the…
Mid-90s return for the rest of the week
Although we saw a few showers across Middle Georgia this afternoon, most of us stayed dry and warm. Overnight, skies will stay partly cloudy and lows will…
Wilkinson County man charged with murdering his brother
GORDON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Wilkinson County man is in jail accused of shooting and killing his brother. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Rickey Shinholster shot…
Third phase of improvements at Lake Tobesofkee to update campsites, safety features
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Since 2021, Lake Tobesofkee has seen improvements in staff facilities and recreational activities. Now, Macon-Bibb County is shifting its focus…
Garden helps feed homeless at Brookdale Resource Center
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Gardens at the Brookdale Resource Center are feeding the less fortunate in the Middle Georgia community. In April, Brookdale planted seeds to help…
Nikkits Thrift Treasures in Forsyth making back-to-school easy for families
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — School time in Middle Georgia is around the corner, and some families may struggle to keep up with the…
Former Houston County deputy arrested for DUI
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 911 call about a suspected drunk driver resulted in the DUI arrest of a Houston County Sheriff's Office deputy. According to the Houston…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office: Man shot, runs from scene
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that happend on Napier Avenue Tuesday around 5:00 p.m. They say deputies responded to the 200 block of Park Street after receiving information a man with a…
BCSO investigating shooting at north Macon hotel
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating, after it says two people were shot Tuesday afternoon. A media release from the Sheriff's Office says a…
Man sentenced to 7 years for waving gun at Walmart customers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —A man who carried a gun into a Macon Walmart and waved it at customers, was sentenced to prison on Monday. 45-year-old…
Baldwin County School Superintendent appointed to Georgia Council on Literacy
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —On Tuesday, Baldwin County School District announced Superintendent Dr. Noris Price, has been appointed to the Georgia Council on Literacy by Governor Brian…
Dublin Police investigating shooting that left 3 injured
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A shooting in Dublin has led the Dublin Police Department to investigate what led to 3 people being admitted to the local hospital for…
Sunshine and hotter conditions return Tuesday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More pleasant weather is on deck for Tuesday following a wet day on Monday. Today Cloud cover will be pretty hard to come by this afternoon with the exception of mid-level cloud fields due to daytime…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores July 3-7
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, July 3 and Friday, July 7, 2023. All scores of 69 and below are shown…
Macon Film Festival announces 2023 schedule
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 2023 Macon Film Festival has announced its lineup of nearly 100 films, including both traditional and fulldome immersive content. Organizers with the festival say it's keeping in line with Macon’s rich musical heritage with legacy…
Georgia College & State University bolsters rural healthcare with help of grant funding
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - If you live in rural Georgia, it can be hard to access healthcare. That’s why through the help of…
Fallen Deputy Tyee Browne honored in Crisp County
CRISP COUNTY, Georgia (41 NBC/WMGT) - Fallen Crisp County Deputy Tyee Browne was honored Monday with a procession and funeral service. Deputy Browne was checking on a vehicle…
Sunny and hot weather returns Tuesday
Although our day started with rain and storms, the skies will clear overnight. Clear skies will be sticking around for most of Tuesday, allowing us to warm into the…
GBI seeking information on 2021 homicide case in Treutlen County
TREUTLEN COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is seeking information about a two-year-old homicide case in Treutlen County. According to a GBI news release, the case dates back to June 19, 2021, when the Treutlen County…
UPDATE: Missing 83-year-old woman located near downtown Macon
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff's Office reports Marie Johnson McLean is no longer missing. McLean was located in a wooded area at the intersection of Second Street and Hazel Street.…
Cloudy and wet conditions to bring cooler temps Monday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will only climb into the low to mid 80s this afternoon thanks to off and on storms. Today Off and on storms are likely around Middle Georgia through the afternoon today. The southern counties will…
Man arrested for April deadly shooting on Hall St.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A 22-year-old man was arrested in connection to a deadly shooting in April. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, 22-year-old Shamar Robinson…
Man arrested for attempted burglary of Marathon gas station on Harrison Rd
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) --A man has been arrested for attempting to burglarize a Marathon gas station early Saturday morning. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office…
UPDATE: Body found at Rice Mill Road identified
UPDATE: The BCSO says the victim has been identified as 49-year-old Lawrence Elliott Phelps Jr. of Macon. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating…
Hot and humid Saturday; Severe storms possible Sunday
It was another hot and muggy day across Middle Georgia, with afternoon storms that helped to cool us off this evening. Rain should be ending before midnight…
Eastman Chic-King owner after fire: 'We'll get back as soon as we can'
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Chic-King, a family-owned and operated restaurant in Dodge County, is closed indefinitely after a fire on Thursday caused extensive damage. Just before 9:30…
New YKK AP manufacturing facility promises job growth in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A significant boost to local employment is on the horizon for Middle Georgia, thanks to a new partnership between YKK AP and…
Elaine H. Lucas Senior Center hosts 'Splash Bash' for seniors amid Middle Georgia heat
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As the Middle Georgia summer heat intensifies, the Elaine H. Lucas Senior Center offered a unique refuge for its senior citizens…
Wanted suspect arrested following multi-county chase, crash
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A driver, wanted for armed robbery and carjacking in Bibb County, is facing a long list of new charges after a multi-county chase. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, just before 9:00pm on July 3rd…
4 arrested using footballs to smuggle contraband into Baldwin State Prison
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Four people are behind bars after trying to use footballs to get contraband into the Baldwin State Prison. The Georgia Department of Corrections shared details of the incident on its Facebook page. According to the post,…
Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia introduces donation delivery service in partnership with ReSupply
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia has partnered with ReSupply, a veteran-owned donation pickup service, to introduce a new donation delivery service.…
Epsilon Beta Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity holds annual school giveaway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Happening on Saturday morning, school supplies will be given away for both students and teachers. The Epsilon Beta Lambda…
Macon Mental Health Matters hosting Pop-Up Gym with other local agencies
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- If you're looking to clear your head or take a mental health break, you'll want to clear your schedule Saturday morning.…