Georgia health leaders warn federal budget law could force hospital closures, cut Medicaid and SNAP
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Experts say the newly signed federal budget law, signed by President Trump on July 4, is threatening the health,…
Test list
Man sentenced after brutal assault on pregnant woman in Perry
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Perry man has been sentenced to prison for false imprisonment in connection to a brutal domestic attack that occurred while he…
Crimestoppers seeking woman wanted for exploitation of elderly, obstruction
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sgt. Greg Thomas of Macon Regional Crimestoppers appeared on 41Today to highlight five suspects currently wanted by law enforcement in Middle Georgia and…
UPDATE: Funeral services announced for Fort Valley Fire Chief Antonio Woodard
UPDATE (7/14/25): The funeral service for longtime Fire Chief Antonio Woodard will be held…
Operation Southern Slow Down targets speeders on Georgia highways
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia law enforcement is joining officers across the Southeast for a weeklong crackdown on speeding and aggressive driving, according to the Twiggs County…
Red Cross Blood Shortage
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Communications manager Suzanne Lawler says during the summer seasons donating blood isn't necessarily at the top of most people's list. “But it is the most altruistic thing…
Macon Mullet Pageant returns Saturday with live music, on-stage haircut and fundraiser for cancer support
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Mullet Pageant is back this Saturday, July 12, at The Hummingbird Stage & Taproom, combining live music, creative hairstyles and community fundraising for those battling cancer. According to organizers and Facebook event page from…
UPDATE: 18 inmates face new charges in Bibb County jail death investigation
UPDATE (7/11/2025): Eighteen inmates at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center are facing additional charges in connection to a June 4 incident that left one…
Forsyth to celebrate Christmas in July with vendors, music and family fun
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you're looking for something to do next Friday, Forsyth is getting festive with its annual Christmas in July celebration.…
Deadly head-on crash under investigation in Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is dead after a head-on crash late Thursday night on Rocky Creek Road, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said…
Bibb deputies: Man charged after Hillridge Drive shooting leaves another man hospitalized
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 36-year-old man is facing charges after deputies say he shot another man during an argument on Hillridge Drive Thursday…
UPDATE: Two arrested after July 4 shooting on Sparkle Avenue in Macon left man in critical condition
UPDATE (7/10/25): Two people have…
Atrium doctor shares tips to stay safe during extreme summer heat
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent is sharing tips to stay safe during the summer heat. Dr. Timothy Griffin from Atrium Health says June, July and August typically bring an increase…
Four Macon men sentenced in federal meth trafficking case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Four Macon men involved in a methamphetamine trafficking operation were sentenced to federal prison Thursday for distributing kilogram quantities of the drug across Middle Georgia. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of…
Man in critical condition after hit-and-run on Broadway in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a hit-and-run that left a man in critical condition Wednesday night on Broadway. According to a news release, the Macon-Bibb E-911 Center received the call around 10:45 p.m. Witnesses…
Two women arrested after shoplifting report at Jones County Dollar General
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Deputies arrested two women Monday after a shoplifting report at the Dollar General on Shurling Drive in Jones County. According to a news release, deputies responded on July 7 to a BOLO for a white Ford…
Milledgeville to receive $13,500 refund after disappointing July 4 fireworks show
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A fireworks company is issuing a $13,500 refund to the City of Milledgeville as well as a 50% discount on future…
Early voting underway for Democratic PSC run-off in Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Early voting is now underway in the Democratic run-off election for Georgia’s Public Service Commission, with polls open through Friday, July 11. The…
Bibb County School District earns Cognia accreditation with above average score
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District has earned accreditation from Cognia with an "Above Average" rating for overall performance. According to a school district news release, Cognia is a nonprofit accreditation agency that evaluates primary and secondary…
Cooling assistance appointments open July 10 for Middle Georgia low-income residents
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Middle Georgia Community Action Agency and Heart of Georgia Community Action Council will open additional Cooling Assistance appointments for low-income residents across its service area starting Thursday, July 10. According to a Facebook post from…
Burt Jones launches 2026 Georgia governor campaign, pledges to end state income tax
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Republican Burt Jones made his long-telegraphed entry into the 2026 governor's race on Tuesday, touting his ties with President Donald Trump and pledging to eliminate Georgia's state income tax in a campaign video. "I don't back down from tough…
Georgia National Fairgrounds to host a food services job fair
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A food services job fair will be held Wednesday July 9 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Rockers Roost Restaurant on the fairgrounds. Organizers are looking to fill several positions ahead of the Georgia National Fair,…
Forsyth Mayor Eric Wilson announces run for Georgia Senate District 18
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Forsyth Mayor Eric Wilson has announced his campaign for Georgia State Senate District 18, joining what is now a contested Republican primary to replace outgoing Senator John Kennedy. District 18 includes Crawford, Monroe, Peach, and Upson…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores June 30-July 4
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…
Pedestrian killed in early morning collision on Eisenhower Parkway
UPDATE (10:40 a.m.) The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has identified the victim as 27-year-old Jawarren Johnson of Macon. Next of kin has been notified, according to Coroner Leon Jones. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating…
Downtown Macon gears up for annual French Fry Fight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Downtown Macon restaurants are getting ready for the Fourth Annual French Fry Fight, set to begin this week. This year, the competition is…
Piggly Wiggly in Gordon to permanently close August 16
GORDON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Piggly Wiggly grocery store in Gordon will close its doors for good on August 16, according to a message posted on the store’s official Facebook page on Monday. "This was not an easy decision, and…
CGTC student Kaleb Brown wins national SkillsUSA title in computer programming
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Kaleb Brown, a 20-year-old Information Technology student at Central Georgia Technical College, won first place in Computer Programming at the…
Macon attorney Steven McNeel announces run for Georgia Senate District 18
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Attorney and family farmer Steven McNeel has announced his candidacy for Georgia State Senate District 18. According to a news release…
Canoe launch at Amerson River Park to close July 8-9 for construction
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The canoe launch at the north river access of Amerson River Park will be closed Tuesday, July 8, and Wednesday, July 9, as contractors work on a new parking…
Bibb County Coroner urges people to avoid jail in social media video
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones is sending a clear message to the community: think before you act, and stay out…
Free defensive driving class offered to teen drivers in Macon on July 26
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Outreach Section is offering a free defensive driving class for teen drivers on Friday, July 26, at 774 Hazel Street in Macon. According to a news release from the sheriff’s office,…
Reynolds man sentenced to 20 years for armed robbery in Houston County
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Reynolds man pleaded guilty to armed robbery and was sentenced to prison without the possibility of parole, according…
Crimestoppers seeking man wanted for failure to register as sex offender in Houston County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sgt. Greg Thomas of Macon Regional Crimestoppers appeared on 41Today to highlight five suspects currently wanted by law…
Man starts fire at Jones County body shop, later found dead from self-inflicted gunshot
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is dead after authorities say he intentionally set fire to a Jones County body shop before…
Motorcyclist injured in Houston County crash
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Houston County man was hospitalized Saturday morning after a collision between a motorcycle and an SUV, according to the Houston County Sheriff’s Office. The…
Man in critical condition after overnight shooting on Mercer Street in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that critically injured a 43-year-old man Saturday night. According to a…
UPDATE: Body of missing 30-year-old recovered from Lake Sinclair
UPDATE (7/6): Baldwin County Fire Rescue says crews successfully recovered the…
Bibb deputies investigating west Macon hotel robbery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that happened Friday night at a motel on Harrison Road. According to a news release…
Pleasant weather expected over Independence Weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will be around average however wind will be up over this coming weekend. This Evening The Fourth of July has been a partly sunny and hot afternoon with very limited rain odds. This will remain…
Food, fireworks and a family reunion: 28th annual Sparks Over the Park at Lake Tobesofkee underway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Families and friends from across Middle Georgia came together Friday to celebrate the Fourth of…
Monroe County deputies searching for missing man last seen in gray Nissan Altima
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 48-year-old man. According…
Rigby's Water World hosts Fourth of July celebration
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rigby's Water World is making a splash this Fourth of July. Hundreds of visitors from all across Georgia came out to celebrate…
Moms and dads join iStroll Macon for Fourth of July workout in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As families across Middle Georgia prepared to indulge in their holiday hotdogs and hamburgers, a group gathered at Amerson Park Friday morning to burn off some calories before the celebrations began. A local workout group…
UPDATE: Man arrested after killing aunt, deputies say
UPDATE: The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has identified the woman shot and killed early Friday morning as 60-year-old Angela Montgomery of Butler. The GBI says she was found dead inside a home. The case is active and ongoing. Anyone…
UPDATE: Ocmulgee River access at Amerson River Park back open in time for July 4
UPDATE: Access to the Ocmulgee River at Macon's Amerson River Park is back open as the flow has fallen back below 2,000 cubic feet per second, Macon-Bibb County announced Friday morning. "We want everyone to have a safe fourth of…
Doctors, police urge safety as hot car deaths rise in summer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As summer temperatures rise and families are on the move, safety officials are urging parents not to forget their most precious…
Boaters urged to follow safety laws during Fourth of July weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is reminding those planning to head out on the lakes this Independence Day weekend to…
UPDATE: Fourth person arrested, charged with murder in Autumn Trace Apartments shooting death
[blox_vms account="WMGT" key="8140c88a87f52d3457e60b02128977d83260aea3" vtitle="UPDATE: Second teen arrested, charged…
Georgia DNR ramps up BUI enforcement for July 4 weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia DNR Law Enforcement is urging boaters to stay sober and practice safe habits on the water during the July 4 holiday as part of the national Operation Dry Water campaign. According to a news release,…