Jones County Sheriff's Office is asking for your old medication
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – On Saturday, law enforcement will get rid of old medication. The Jones County Sheriff's Office is doing its part as the DEA…
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Georgia woman arrested in Monroe County for Identity Theft
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Georgia woman is behind bars in Monroe County, accused of Identity Theft. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says it has received several reports recently from residents, claiming fraudulent Verizon accounts opened using their information.…
Escaped Bibb County inmate Chavis Stokes taken into custody in Montezuma
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Chavis Stokes, one of the four inmates who escaped the Bibb County Jail, is back in custody. U.S. Marshals arrested him…
Houston County man sentenced to 45 years for child sexual abuse crimes
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Houston County jury convicted 62-year-old Mehmet Cekil on multiple charges, including aggravated child molestation and sexual battery to a…
UPDATE: GBI makes arrest in connection with Saturday shooting in Milledgeville
UPDATE (10/25) - The GBI says it has arrested Herbert Lee Ingram Jr.…
PGA HOPE helps veterans stay active through pro golf lessons
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Warner Robins is bringing the game of golf to veterans and active duty military as part of the…
BrightFarms Indoor Farm to bring jobs, fresh produce to Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new indoor farm is coming to the Macon Airport East Industrial Park, and it’s promising new jobs for the county,…
Federal judge rules that Georgia's congressional and legislative districts are discriminatory
ATLANTA (AP) - A federal judge ruled Thursday that some of Georgia's congressional, state Senate and state House districts were drawn in a racially discriminatory manner, ordering the state to draw an additional Black-majority congressional district. U.S. District Judge Steve…
Warner Robins pharmacy among first in Georgia to offer medical cannabis
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Robins Pharmacy in Warner Robins, along with Omega Pharmacy in Omega and Tifton Drug Company in Tifton, made history on…
Atrium Health Navicent offers one-time treatment option for breast cancer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and for women battling breast cancer, Atrium Health Navicent has a treatment option that significantly reduces…
Houston County School District cuts ribbon, dedicates new Langston Road Primary School
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Houston County School District celebrated the opening of the new Langston Road Primary School with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday. The school, located at 325 Langston Road in Perry, began operations on August 2 after…
Robins Air Force Base standing up two spectrum warfare units to counter technological threats
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Robins Air Force Base announced Wednesday the activation of a cutting-edge unit aimed at tackling wave-based interference.…
More clouds expected again Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia will see partly cloudy conditions again Thursday afternoon. The Rest of the Evening Scattered clouds from the afternoon will begin to clear out through the…
Woman dies after double shooting in Fort Valley, juvenile taken into custody
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A woman is dead and a juvenile is in custody after a double shooting on Tuesday. It happened in…
You can see a spirit at Riverside Cemetery's 'Spirits in October' walking tour
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As Halloween draws near, you have a chance to see a spirit in Macon’s Riverside Cemetery during its Spirits…
UPDATE: Arrest made following domestic dispute between brothers in Wheeler County
UPDATE (11/1): The GBI says 68-year-old Paul Dixon of Glenwood is now in custody. He's charged with one count of aggravated assault and is being…
UPDATE: Bibb deputies arrest man, woman in connection with recent armed robberies
UPDATE 10/25 (3:30 p.m.) : Two people are arrested in connection with recent commercial…
GBI secures arrest warrants for Gainesville man after Byron Police shooting, chase that ended in Bibb County
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has secured multiple arrest warrants for 37-year-old Kory Matyas…
Breast cancer survivor shares her story, urges other women to get screened
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and for women battling breast cancer, the treatment process can be scary. That's why…
Community leaders hear from Bibb County residents about effects of redistricting at town hall
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County residents brought their concerns about redistricting before community leaders at the “State of the Black…
ON 41TODAY: Macon-Bibb's Foster Grandparent Program
41NBC's Dejon Campbell got a chance to speak with Shirley Jones and Latrice Hodges about how the foster grandparent program has been helping local kids and seniors alike. If you're interested in…
UPDATE: 3 of 4 escaped Bibb County inmates back in custody
UPDATE (11/11 - 12 p.m.) - Johnifer Barnwell is now in custody. Joey Fournier remains…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores October 16-20
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, October 16 and Friday, October 20, 2023. All scores of 69 and below are shown…
Woman dies after being run over in driveway, man charged with hit-and-run
JACKSON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –A man is in jail, charged with Murder and Hit and Run after the Georgia Bureau of Investigation after a woman was found dead in her driveway on October 20. According to the GBI, Butts County Sheriff's…
Delta Air Lines Foundation gifts $3 million to MGA's School of Aviation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Middle Georgia State University (MGA) has received a $3 million grant from The Delta Air Lines Foundation, marking the largest single donation in the institution's history and a significant boost for the state's burgeoning aviation industry.…
Warm and sunny conditions continue
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will climb back above average this week as plenty of sun sticks around. This Evening Scattered clouds over Middle Georgia will largely clear out heading into tonight. It will be rather cool as temperatures dip…
Deputies: 68-year-old, 71-year-old shot in south Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two men are in stable condition at the hospital after being shot on Monday. A Bibb County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded to a distress…
'Nevermore: Cocktails with Poe' brings haunting entertainment to Macon's Society Garden
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — With Halloween around the corner, Middle Georgians have a chance to immerse themselves in the dark world of Edgar Allen Poe…
Wilcox County hosting public forum for sheriff candidates ahead of special election
ROCHELLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - With a special election only two weeks away, Wilcox County voters can hear from candidates in the running for sheriff…
The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce discusses future of energy in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce hosted a member of the Georgia Public Service Commission Friday morning, to discuss the…
Bibb County School District hosts expos, looking for parent engagement
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County School District is celebrating after achieving a 87% graduation rate. That rate is up 7% just from last year,…
UPDATE: 2nd arrest made in October 2022 Willis Drive shooting
UPDATE (10/20/23): An additional arrest has been made in connection with the murder of 23-year-old Dakari Faulkner…
Grand Marshal announced for Cherry Blossom's Veterans Day Parade
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Cherry Blossom Festival has announced the Grand Marshal for this year's Veterans Day Parade in Macon-Bibb. Patricia Ross, the Commissioner of Georgia…
DA Anita Howard clarifies communication with victim's family following Bibb County jail escape
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney Anita Howard disclosed Thursday night her office's timeline for alerting the mother of a murder victim after the Monday escape of four Bibb County Jail inmates, including one charged in the…
Warmer night expected ahead of a cold front tomorrow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warmer, more humid air is moving into Georgia ahead of a cold front arriving tomorrow morning. Overnight Partly cloudy skies are likely overnight tonight ahead of the cold front tomorrow morning. Showers are unlikely, but one…
'Covert operation' leads to arrest in alleged attempt of $180,000 theft targeting Perry elderly couple
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A California man is behind bars after the Perry Police Department says it foiled his attempt to steal more than $180,000 from an elderly couple in Perry. A "covert operation" took place on Thursday, leading to…
2 churches vandalized in Pitts, $500 reward offered for information
PITTS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Wilcox County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help after two churches on Cleveland Avenue in Pitts were vandalized, and…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office to host Haunted House Fall Festival on Halloween night
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is inviting the public to attend its Haunted House Fall Festival on Tuesday, October 31. The event, which the sheriff's office says is open to the public and offers fun for…
Macon-Bibb Commissioner wants to consider outsourcing jail management, will meet with Sheriff on Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In a bid to tackle Bibb County's jail problems, Macon-Bibb Commissioner Virgil Watkins says he will meet with Sheriff David Davis on Friday. The meeting follows the escape of four inmates on Monday, after which Sheriff…
Ingleside Village 'Trick or Treat' set for Thursday, October 26
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon Volunteer Clinic (MVC) will hold a family-friendly, Ingleside Village "trick or treat" event on Thursday, October 26 from 5 to 7 p.m. Ingleside Village merchants will participate in the event that will include a teddy…
More clouds today, rain on Friday
Middle 40s was the temperature this morning across the area. This morning was the last morning will see the 40s for at least a few day. This afternoon we will warm up to…
Georgia Secretary of State checks voting systems in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Following through on a promise made to local leaders recently, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger returned to Macon to perform security checks…
Dublin City Schools Superintendent Dr. Fred Williams named finalist for Georgia Superintendent of the Year
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Dr. Fred Williams, the Superintendent of Dublin City Schools, is one of four finalists for the 2024…
Sunny and in the low 70s
Another chilly morning across middle Georgia with temperatures in the the low to mid 40s. Eastman (Dodge County) had a overnight low temperature of 39 degrees this morning. Today will be…
More sun expected Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - High pressure will keep things sunny around Middle Georgia on Wednesday. Overnight Skies will remain clear as temperatures dip into the low to mid 40s by Wednesday morning. Winds will be variable around 5 mph, eventually…
RAFB honors Triple Ribbon Month, focuses on healing and resources for breast cancer, domestic violence and substance abuse
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A special luncheon at Robins Air Force Base on Tuesday brought service members together to address three critical issues: breast cancer, domestic violence, and substance abuse. The Women's Initiative Team hosted the event as part…
Middle Georgia Regional Library launches early literacy kits to boost reading skills in children
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Middle Georgia Regional Library is working to make reading more engaging for kids through new early literacy…
More fall weather today
Nice chilly fall morning across Middle Georgia with plenty of clear skies. This afternoon this below average fall day will continue with plenty of sunshine with highs in the upper 60s. Today…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores October 9-13
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, October 9 and Friday, October 13, 2023. All scores of 69 and below are shown…