UPDATE: Investigators need help identifying suspect in minibike, foot pursuit
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff's Office deputies recovered a stolen AR-15 on April 20, after pursuing a "young male" on a minibike who was…
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Man pleads guilty to 2020 murder in cell phone fight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man pleads guilty to a 2020 deadly shooting that started with a fight over a cell phone. Macon Judicial Circuit…
Rain returns this week as temps slowly warm
We had a nice, but cool start to the week today, with highs in the low 70s and partly cloudy skies. We will continue to see some…
Brookdale needs volunteers to help plant blueberry bushes
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The garden at the Brookdale Resource Center in Macon is looking for volunteers to help plant blueberry bushes. The garden supplies fresh fruit…
Small town newspaper expands to Macon
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Monroe County Reporter says it is expanding to Macon-Bibb County. Newspaper owner Will Davis says it will focus on news primarily out of north…
Senators Ossoff and Warnock help secure funding for new Wilkinson County sewer system
MCINTYRE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Wilkinson County is building its first ever public sewer system thanks to help from Georgia senators Jon Ossoff…
82-Year-old man dies after East Macon house fire
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- An 82-year-old man died after a house fire in east Macon Sunday afternoon. According to Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones, the fire happened at…
Public visitation held for Otis Redding III on Monday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A public visitation is being held for Otis Redding III Monday afternoon. Redding III's obituary cites that the event is to start at…
Comedian Jo Koy brings his 2023 World Tour to Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Comedian Jo Koy is bringing his highly anticipated 2023 Jo Koy World Tour to Macon on December 1, 2023. The show will be held at the Macon City Auditorium and is presented by Icon Concerts. Jo Koy…
Warner Robins Police Department's Narcotics Investigation Unit placed on administrative leave amid misconduct allegations
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Warner Robins Police Department's Narcotics Investigation Unit (NIU) has been placed on administrative leave following allegations of misconduct.…
11-year-old struck and killed by vehicle in Macon
UPDATE: The 11-year-old victim of this incident has been identified as Shamaar Palmer. The next of kin has been notified, and the traffic collision is still under investigation. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An 11-year-old is dead after being struck by…
Cordele police searching for "armed and dangerous" man
CORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Cordele Police Department is searching for a suspect they say is "armed and dangerous". On April 19, officers responded to a shooting in…
SUV stolen from Forsyth dealership
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man accused of stealing a vehicle from a dealership. Investigators say the man pictured above stole a Cadillac…
Cold front brings cooler temperatures and a few showers Saturday
We have had some beautiful spring weather this week in Middle Georgia, with highs warming back into the 80s. A cold front pushing through Saturday will bring an end to the 80s for the next week or so. Highs over…
1 shot, 1 stabbed in Warner Robins altercation, deputies seek information
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people are hospitalized after a physical altercation in the 100 block of Arthur Street in Warner Robins Friday night,…
Houston County Sexual Assault Response Team signs 2023 protocol, aims to support victims
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) signed its 2023 Protocol at the Houston County Courthouse on Friday,…
Museum of Aviation hosts former POWs panel for 50th anniversary of Operation Homecoming
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Museum of Aviation commemorated the 50th anniversary of Operation Homecoming, which brought back nearly 600 American Prisoners…
Just Tap'd hosting annual Craft Beer Festival in downtown Macon Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Just Tap'd is hosting its annual craft beer festival on Saturday, April 22 from 1 to 5 p.m. at 488 First Street in downtown Macon, featuring…
Beyond the Bell hosting free public health fair in Macon this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Beyond the Bell, a local organization committed to providing the Macon community prevention programs & resources to reduce substance use in youth, is hosting a free…
Brookdale Resource Center in Macon seeks volunteers for garden planting initiative
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Brookdale Resource Center is seeking volunteers to help plant their garden, which aims to provide food for residents and serve as an educational opportunity…
Macon Chapter of the Links, Inc. partners with Hartley Elementary to promote literacy
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Chapter of the Links, Inc. and Hartley Elementary School have joined forces to teach students about the…
New program provides tablets to Jones County Jail inmates for self-improvement
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new program at the Jones County Jail has provided inmates with tablets to help them prepare for life after release,…
WEEKEND WATCH: Events happening this weekend around Middle Georgia
Just Tap’d hosting annual Craft Beer Festival in downtown Macon Beyond the Bell hosting free public health fair in Macon this weekend Brookdale Resource Center in Macon seeks volunteers for garden planting initiative Perry Trash Dash Saturday aims to keep…
Operation "Check-In" in Dodge county ends in 11 arrested
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Eleven people were arrested Monday during "Operation Check-In" in Dodge County. The operation was a joint effort between the Georgia Bureau of Investigation…
Woman convicted of aggravated assault after driving into her boyfriend's car
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A 35-year-old woman has been convicted of aggravated assault in reference to an incident that took place in 2022 with her…
Rain chances down but still there for tonight/Saturday morning
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A weak cold front will bring a few isolated showers and storms to Middle Georgia overnight Friday into Saturday morning. Today Conditions will remain mostly sunny (cumulus cloud fields are likely heading into lunchtime) for much…
Crash at North Houston, Greenbriar Roads leaves 1 dead
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A vehicle collision at North Houston Road and Greenbriar Road left a 40-year-old man dead Thursday night. A release from the Warner…
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…
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…