Fort Valley Police Department arrests 1 woman, 3 men in separate cases
In the first case, a woman is behind bars in connection to an armed robbery. Police arrested Keysha Knowlton Tuesday, in reference to an…
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Man sentenced to life for killing his longtime friend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –A longtime friendship ends with one man dead, and the other in to spend the rest of his life behind bars. In July of…
Clouds increase Friday afternoon ahead of weekend cold front
We have had a week of really nice weather across Middle Georgia, but rain chances return to the forecast Friday evening. Highs throughout the day will still warm into the 80s on Friday, but clouds will start to increase by…
Milledgeville Burger Week: Taylor's Cove Brisket Burger
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Burger Week is in full swing in Milledgeville, with Taylor's Cove offering a picturesque view of Lake Sinclair and a mouth-watering brisket burger. The establishment…
Dublin offers free tire disposal services for Tire Amnesty Day
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The city of Dublin is offering free tire disposal services until Monday, April 24. The service is part of Dublin’s Tire Amnesty…
Carl Vinson VA Medical Center celebrating 75th anniversary by helping veterans apply for benefits
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A staple in the city of Dublin is celebrating a big anniversary, and it’s also…
Georgia Strawberry Festival returns this weekend for 25th year in Reynolds
REYNOLDS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The annual Georgia Strawberry Festival is set to kick off its 25th year this weekend, with the city of Reynolds preparing…
Perry Trash Dash Saturday aims to keep city clean, safe
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Perry Trash Dash is set to take place on Saturday, encouraging residents to come together to clean up neighborhoods within the city limits. Participants will gather at the Perry Events Center at 9 a.m. to…
Wesleyan College flags line College Street in Macon to commemorate historic site
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Wesleyan College's original location on College Street is now adorned with flags to mark the institution's historic significance as the first college in…
3 Houston County schools earn Military Flagship Award
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three Houston County schools have been recognized with the prestigious Military Flagship Award, honoring their commitment to creating a supportive environment for military…
West Collective Jubilee and 420 Forum held at The Society Garden Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The West Collective Jubilee and 420 forum presented by the Mockingbird Group in Macon kicked off at 3:30 Thursday afternoon.…
Warner Robins celebrates beautification partnership at city hall
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Keep Warner Robins Beautiful is celebrating both earth day and arbor day by planting Cherry Blossom trees at Warner Robins City Hall. They…
Ingleside Baptist Church's Lead Pastor announces plans to begin search for his successor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Leaders at Ingleside Baptist Church will begin the process to search for its next Lead Pastor, according to current Lead Pastor Tim McCoy. In a video posted on the pastor's blog on Thursday, Pastor McCoy said…
Touch A Truck event to showcase exhibits and Houston County School District's Bookmobile
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The annual Touch A Truck event is set to return on April 22, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Guardian Centers of Georgia front parking lot in Perry, GA. The event will feature a…
Arrest made in Log Cabin Drive stabbing
Around 2:00pm on April 19th, deputies responded to a call about a person stabbed in the back at Windy Hill Manor. When deputies arrived on scene, they located the…
Centerville prepares to kick off Food Truck Friday Series
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Center Park at Centerville is set to come alive on Friday, May 5th, with the start of the highly anticipated 2023 Food Truck Friday Series. The event promises a night of fun, food, and music that is…
Centerville Police Department and U Save It Pharmacy host Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Centerville Police Department is partnering with U Save It Pharmacy to host a Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Monday, April 24th, encouraging residents to safely dispose of their unused or expired prescription drugs. From 2:00-5:00…
Tire Amnesty event to be held in Houston County Friday & Saturday
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Keep Warner Robins Beautiful and Houston County are teaming up for a Tire Disposal Event. Residents of Houston County are invited…
Houston County Board of Education names Dr. Alma Mundy as new principal of Northside Middle School
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT). – The Houston County Board of Education has named Dr. Alma Mundy as the next principal of Northside Middle School. Dr. Mundy currently serves as the Assistant Principal of Instruction for Northside Middle and will begin…
Warner Robins Mayor recognizes Houston County Sharks Wheelchair Basketball Team
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Warner Robins City Council meeting on Monday was filled with pride and celebration as Mayor LaRhonda W. Patrick and the Council recognized the Houston County Sharks for their outstanding achievement in winning the 2023 GHSA…
City of Dublin collects old tires
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Dublin is calling on residents to assist with a city-wide tire cleanup effort. To aid in this endeavor, the city has established two designated drop-off locations for tire disposal. Residents who need to…
Dublin Mayor Proclaims April as Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Mayor Joshua Kight has declared April as Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month in the City of Dublin. The proclamation urges the community to raise awareness and promote acceptance of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), as well as the…
Bon Temps Crawfish Festival to Take Place in Dublin in May
DUBLIN, Georgia- (41NBC/WMGT)- Dublin, Georgia is set to host the 4th Annual Bon Temps Crawfish Festival on Saturday, May 20, 2023. The festival will take place on West Jackson Street from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The festival will feature…
Crawford County woman arrested in Macon on outstanding warrants
44-year-old Priscilla Parker is charged with four counts of Theft by Taking, three counts of Identity Theft and two counts of Financial Card Transaction Fraud. Parker was…
Georgia State Patrol vehicle involved in accident on I-75 Southbound, no injuries reported
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Interstate 75 Southbound was partially shut down Wednesday night after an accident involving a Georgia State Patrol vehicle. It happened at mile marker 190 near the weight station, according to a Facebook post by Monroe…
GBI's Middle Georgia Gang Task Force moving to permanent facility in Macon
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Middle Georgia Gang Task Force is moving to a permanent facility in downtown Macon. Representatives from local, state and…
Macon-Bibb Commission halts bus fare increase with American Rescue Act funds
In January, the transit authority announced plans to raise fares from $1.25 to $1.75, but the Commission's decision on Tuesday night will ensure the current…
Large crowd expected for jet ski competition at Macon's Lake Tobesofkee this weekend
MACON, Geogia (41NBC/WMGT) – Lake Tobesofkee is set to host a new jet ski competition this weekend, potentially bringing thousands of visitors to…
Community mourns death of Otis Redding III
UPDATE: The Otis Redding Foundation has announced that a public visitation will be held on Monday, April 24th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Macon…
Mockingbird Group Macon presents The West Collective Jubilee and Forum on Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you've ever wanted to learn more about medical cannabis and listen to some local tunes, now's your chance! The Mockingbird Group Macon presents the West Collective Jubilee and Forum: a two-part event first consisting of…
Warm weather sticks around for the week ahead of a weekend cold front
We saw a slight warm up today across Middle Georgia, with highs warming into the mid 80s. Overnight, with clear skies, we will see…
Milledgeville Burger Week: The Reel Grill's Creole Surf-N-Turf Burger
The Reel Grill is inside a century-old building. Though it may look like there's a dress code to dine in, business partners Michael Taylor and Ben Cook…
Wesleyan College President Meaghan Blight pledges to boost recruitment, awareness for women's institutions
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Wesleyan College's 26th president, Meaghan Blight, took over the reins in May 2022, and was officially installed during the Honors and Awards Ceremony held on Wednesday. Blight pledged to increase recruitment and [field59_video account="WMGT" key="0a10d6fcdf1ec4df43573856504a63c7170b1fae" vtitle="Wesleyan…
'Apparent' road rage incident leads to shooting in Wheeler County
That's according to a Facebook post by Telfair County Sheriff Sim Davidson, which said shortly after 10 a.m., a 911 call reported the shooting on Highway…
Woman sentenced to 20 years for child molestation
According to a release from District Attorney Anita Howard's office, the Bibb County Sheriff's Office was alerted of a possible child molestation case in October of 2022 that…
Half of guns stolen from Howard's Pawn and Jewelry recovered, Cordele man arrested
CORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - About half of the 60+ firearms stolen from Howard's Pawn early in April have been recovered after a search…
Old Book Sale returns to Perry to support the Houston County Library System
The sale will be held in the Georgia Grown building at the Georgia National Fairgrounds from April 20th through the 22nd. Average book…
Macon-Bibb County announces new jet ski competition coming to Lake Tobesofkee this weekend
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)-- Macon-Bibb County and Visit Macon announced Wednesday that a new jet ski competition event is coming to Lake Tobesofkee that will bring in hundreds of people from out of town. Visit Macon along with Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller…
BCSO looking for armed robbery suspect after incident at Red Roof Inn
According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, a masked suspect walked into the lounge area of the Red Roof Inn and brandished a firearm…
Fire weather threats continue Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Fire threats remain high in Middle Georgia as temperatures soar and dew points remain low. Today Sunshine continues to stick around Middle Georgia as temperatures climb…
Otis Redding III loses fight with Cancer
UPDATE: Karla Redding-Andrews, sister of Otis Redding III released the following statement on behalf of the family. "It is with heavy hearts that the family of Otis Redding III…
FVPD looking for man, woman accused of stealing from business
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Fort Valley Police Department needs your help identifying a man and woman, accused of robbing a business. Investigators say on April 15 around 9:30 a.m., the suspects walked into the Buy and Sell on…
Police in Fort Valley make arrests in separate traffic stops
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Police in Fort Valley arrest two men in separate traffic stops recently. In the first case, police pulled over Tony Jacobs.…
Monroe County Sheriff's Office looking for theft suspect
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Monroe County Sheriff's Office needs your help find a wanted man. They're looking for 47-year-old Danny Greg Dawson, who they say is wanted…
Warner Robins Police Department searching for missing teenager
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Police Department is looking for a missing teenager. Officers say 19-year-old Ayreon Lewis was last seen at his home in…
Warner Robins residents to vote on allowing earlier Sunday alcohol sales
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Residents in Warner Robins will soon have the chance to vote on Georgia's brunch bill, which would allow local restaurants…
Nice weather continues this week, rain returns for the weekend
Nice weather continued today across Middle Georgia after a chilly start this morning. Overnight we will be staying clear and dry with lows dropping into the low 50s and upper 40s. As high pressure moves to our east Wednesday, we…
New medical examiner in Macon will benefit Middle Georgia counties
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An experienced medical examiner is returning to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's (GBI) medical examiner’s office in Macon. Dr. Anthony Clark has…
Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter gets new Director of Public Safety
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Perry announced its new Director of Public Safety, Chief Daniel Watkins, following the retirement…
NewTown Macon's Downtown Diversity Initiative aids African American entrepreneurs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - NewTown Macon's Downtown Diversity Initiative, established in 2018, has shown significant progress in funding and attracting African American business owners and customers to downtown Macon. Last year, the initiative awarded $5,000 to five business owners to…