MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Fire officials and the American Red Cross are urging Middle Georgia families to keep safety in mind as they travel, swim, grill and spend time outdoors over the Labor Day weekend. Keep grills away from the…
UPDATE (9/4/26): Deputies said in an update Friday that James Brown has been found safe. ORIGINAL STORY (9/3/26): FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is asking for help finding an 89-year-old man who was last seen Wednesday…
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (41NBC/WMGT) — A Louisiana judge's ruling clears the way for former Perry High School football star Dae'Quan Wright and other…
BUTLER, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Deputies and Butler police officers will increase their presence at Taylor County schools Friday as they investigate rumors of a school shooting threat. According to a Facebook post Thursday night from Taylor County Sheriff John "Bubba"…
UPDATE (9/3/26): The crash that killed 78-year-old Cheryl Diane Reed involved three vehicles, according to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff's office says the crash happened at Gray Highway and Woodlawn Drive. According to a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - For many people, Labor Day weekend means one last trip before the summer comes to an end. But with more…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A handful of storms will be possible Friday afternoon and evening around Middle Georgia. This Evening A partly sunny and hot afternoon will become a mostly clear and warm night as the wind flows lightly out…
UPDATE (9/3/26): The final two defendants connected to the federal Operation Mobile Order drug trafficking investigation were sentenced Thursday, completing the sentencing of all 12 people convicted in the case. According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Baldwin County School District officials say false emergency reports and non-credible threats remain an ongoing concern, with the district already receiving one…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Baldwin County taxpayers could bear the burden of a $15 million budget crisis as county leaders work to address a major payment due by the end of the year. Interim County Manager Paul Van Haute spoke to…
UPDATE (9/2/26): Gov. Brian Kemp appointed seven temporary replacement members to the Dublin City Board of Education Wednesday, filling every seat left vacant when he suspended the previous board members last month. The appointments, which took effect immediately, are: Teresa…
UPDATE (9/2/26): Bibb County deputies said in an update Wednesday that 27-year-old Kevin Dwayne Stone has been located and is safe. ORIGINAL STORY (9/1/26): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking for help finding a 27-year-old…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As Georgia continues to experience economic growth, leaders across the state are working to ensure Black businesses also benefit from…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will push into the mid-upper 90s with heat indexes over 100 degrees again Thursday afternoon. This Evening A partly sunny afternoon will become a mostly clear and warm night as temperatures only drop into the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The American Red Cross is urging Middle Georgia families to prepare now for hurricanes, severe storms, house fires and other emergencies before…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- An unloaded firearm was found in a student’s backpack during a search on campus, according to a message from Huntingon Middle School Principal Marlon Robinson that was sent to parents. Robinson said school administrators found the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A parent is raising concerns about student safety after a fight involving three students at Southwest High School in Macon on Monday.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Regional Crime Stoppers is spotlighting five individuals wanted by law enforcement agencies across Middle Georgia as part of its ongoing effort to encourage community…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Perry is inviting the community to honor Dolly Parton’s legacy by donating new children’s books as part of its…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A joint law enforcement operation in Macon-Bibb County resulted in several arrests, dozens of traffic citations and the seizure of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County will hold an additional public hearing Wednesday, September 9 before commissioners vote on a proposed 9.575-mill property tax rate. The fourth hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. in Commission Chambers at City Hall, located…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County will dedicate portions of Cotton Avenue and Mulberry Street Lane as "Otis Redding Way" on Wednesday, September 9, which would have been the soul singer's 85th birthday. According to a county news release, the…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Week 4 of 41NBC's The End Zone will feature Warner Robins at Northside as the Game of the Week Friday, along with highlights from six more Middle Georgia matchups. 41NBC sports anchor Rob Schiff and…
EATONTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The GBI has arrested and charged a Georgia Department of Corrections special agent with misuse of a license plate reader system. The GBI identified him as Robert “Bobby” Michael Keim, 45, of Eatonton. According to a GBI…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Emergency crews are responding to a fire near Eatonton Highway at Blounts Chapel Road, according to the Jones County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Reece said the fire appears to be a woods fire. The sheriff’s office is asking…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT ) - For years, Mercer University students have gathered at the Connell Student Center to eat, study and spend time with friends. Now, the university…
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Houston County commissioners recognized September as Suicide Prevention Month Tuesday, raising awareness about mental health resources and encouraging people to…
LAURENS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Law enforcement has identified a woman found dead inside a vacant Laurens County home Monday night. Laurens County Sheriff's Office Lt. Jeremy Reese said the woman was 55-year-old Melanie Douglas. He said her family has…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will reach into the mid to upper 90s with heat index values over 100 for the next few days. This Evening A partly sunny and hot afternoon will become a clear and muggy night around…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Pediatric cancer is rare, but parents should pay attention when common symptoms linger or do not improve with treatment, according to an Atrium Health Navicent doctor. Dr. Sushmita Nair…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Admission tickets for the 2026 Georgia National Fair will be available for $10 during a limited online sale beginning Wednesday. The sale begins September 2 at 9 a.m. and ends September 3 at 10 p.m. Each…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — No students were injured after a small fire led to an evacuation at Northside Middle School Tuesday morning, according to the Houston County School District. In response to a 41NBC inquiry, the district said the…
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Cochran-Bleckley Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for a busy fall with several events planned throughout September and October. Chamber President Melissa Barker…
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 Public…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new warming trend is likely around Middle Georgia for the first few days of September. This Evening A partly sunny afternoon will give way to a clear night across Middle Georgia. A stray shower or…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mercer University has launched a new program that allows students to complete their undergraduate degree in just three years and enter medical school…
UPDATE (8/22/26): The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested a 16-year-old in connection with a shooting that left two people injured on August 22. According to a news release, Darius Frazier of Dublin is charged with aggravated battery, aggravated assault,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Construction crews placed the final beam Monday atop a unique, guitar-shaped executive terminal at Middle Georgia Regional Airport. City leaders and builders…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you’ve been shopping online, grilling out or picking up pet food, there are some urgent recalls you need to know about. Chillife Montessori baby toy sets pulled due to choking hazard …
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms says she is ready to debate Republican nominee Rick Jackson in Middle Georgia, but Jackson has not accepted the invitation for the upcoming Middle Georgia Matters debate in Macon. The…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Forsyth Police Department is investigating after a man was shot at an apartment complex Saturday night and took himself to the hospital. According to the Forsyth Police Department, the man was shot at Union Hill…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Rhythm & Rally at the Macon Mall is hosting a round robin pickleball tournament Monday, August 31. The event is open to players of all ages and skill levels as a fundraiser for the Georgia Forward organization.…
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Middle Georgia cattle producer says a temporary reduction in tariffs on certain imported ground beef likely won't have much impact on his operation, but other farmers who sell cattle as a commodity could feel…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County property owners could soon feel the impact of a higher tax bill. On Friday, the county commission held the first of three public hearings after tentatively adopting a millage rate that a millage rate…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As summer winds down, many Americans are planning one last getaway for Labor Day weekend. However, travelers should brace themselves for higher prices and packed highways. According to AAA, travel costs are up across the board this…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Keisha Lance Bottoms is bringing her campaign for Georgia governor to Middle Georgia this weekend, with a town hall scheduled in Macon. A press conference is scheduled for 4:15 p.m. The town hall begins at 5…
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Someone in Middle Georgia is $2.5 million richer after a winning Georgia Lottery scratch-off ticket was sold in Sandersville. The winner claimed the $2.5 million prize Wednesday, August 26. The winning ticket is one of several…
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — One person died and two others were taken to a hospital after a crash Thursday near Plant Scherer in Monroe County.…
OGLETHORPE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon County School System has canceled classes for students Friday after a water main break left parts of Oglethorpe with low water pressure or no water. According to a notice from Superintendent Johnathan B. Roberts…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A cold front will stall out over Georgia Friday becoming stationary bringing another round of storms to cap off the week. This Evening Scattered storms are…