Time running out to get discounted tickets for 2023 Georgia National Fair
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - For a limited time, you can get your tickets for the 34th Annual Georgia National Fair at a reduced price…
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Watch artists paint live at Macon Mural Festival this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Public art is getting its moment in the spotlight in Macon, and you're invited to be part of it. The Macon Arts…
Macon man pleads guilty to 2021 murder of pregnant woman, sentenced to life
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man pleaded guilty to the 2021 fatal shooting of Patricia Ellen Gamboa and her unborn child, according…
Tragic head-on collision claims two lives in Laurens County ATV crash
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- In a devastating collision on Labor Day, at approximately 5:11 pm, Georgia State Troopers responded to a fatal collision involving two all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) on Maes Lane near Wendy's Lane in Laurens County. The accident resulted in…
Temperatures continue to rise Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia will see less cloud cover Wednesday as highs climb into the mid 90s. Similar to Tuesday Middle Georgia will see plentiful cloud cover in the form of upper level cirrus clouds. The overall…
Man in critical condition after shooting outside north Macon grocery store
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 33-year-old man is in critical condition after a shooting in the parking lot of Food Depot on Northside Drive on Tuesday night, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. Deputies say it happened just after…
Heating back to the mid-90s Wednesday in Middle Georgia
We will continue to see skies clearing across Middle Georgia this evening with lows dropping into the upper 60s. Wednesday brings a bit of a warm-up to the area, with highs in the mid-90s. By the afternoon, we will see…
King of Soul Music Festival to feature live entertainment, guests of honor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Preparations are underway for the second annual Otis Redding Foundation King of Soul Music Festival happening September 8th and 9th. This year, the foundation will honor songwriter, producer and entrepreneur Jermaine Dupri with the Otis and…
Downtown Perry brings improvements, boosts business with Wine Tasting fundraiser
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Whether you’re a newcomer to wine tasting or a seasoned aficionado, or even if you just love to shop, the City of…
Jones County set to receive internet in underserved areas
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Jones County Commissioners have partnered with internet service provider TriCoGo to deliver broadband internet to underserved areas. The plan is to use $5…
Forsyth celebrating bicentennial with local art show
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Forsyth is turning the spotlight on its local artists as the city gets ready for its bicentennial celebration. An all call is underway right now for students and adults for an art show called "From Founding…
UPDATE: 2 in custody in connection to the shooting of a mom, toddler
UPDATE (9/5)- The Montezuma Police Department has arrested two in connection to the shooting…
5 arrested in Macon in connection to Burglary
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office makes several arrests in connection with a Commercial Burglary Investigation. According to deputies, a call came into the Macon…
Why Downtown Macon Businesses are committed to the Business Improvement District
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Property owners in downtown Macon have decided to reinstate the Business Improvement District (BID) initiative for another six years. This means…
More clouds to stick with Middle Georgia Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An abundance of cirrus clouds spawned by a weak low to the northwest will pass over Middle Georgia throughout the day today. Today Overall conditions will be rather nice for Middle Georgia most of today. While…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores August 28-September 1
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, August 28 and Friday, September 1, 2023. All scores of 69 and below are shown…
Clouds stick around Tuesday, ahead of midweek warm up
It has been another beautiful day in Middle Georgia as low humidity stuck around and highs warmed to the low 90s. Overnight, clouds will move into…
City of Forsyth mourns death of councilman Ralph Ogletree
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Forsyth is mourning the loss of a second city councilmen. Councilman Ralph Ogletree died Friday morning. Forsyth Mayor Eric Wilson posted about the death on his Facebook page. The mayor called Ogletree a…
Macon teenager Brandon Hill dies from injuries after car chase
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon teenager died this weekend after he was injured in a car chase last month. Deputy Coroner Lonnie Miley says 16-year-old Brandon Hill died around 7:20 Sunday night. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office,…
Families take steps to stay safe while enjoying Labor Day at Lake Tobesofkee
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Whether you’re at the beach or in the pool this Labor Day, Atrium Health Navicent has some tips to…
Milledgeville PD: Arrest made in Wray Homes shooting
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An 18-year-old is in custody in connection with a shooting in Milledgeville Saturday night. A Milledgeville Police news release says Travion Antwan Butts is charged with six counts of aggravated assault and one count of possession…
Macon's Labor Day Road Race a family affair
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Some spent Labor Day firing up the grill, but about 1,500 people in downtown Macon laced up their running shoes. Among those people was…
Bibb County Sheriff David Davis talks homicide rates, hiring and new jail
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - When it comes to crime and crime prevention, Bibb County Sheriff David Davis says there's a lot working right now. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, homicides are down more than 30% compared to this…
'Just Walk Away' initiative helping to address violence in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - 41NBC is talking crime prevention with Herbert Dennard, the creator behind the Just Walk Away Initiative. He says instead of fighting and responding with anger, he wants people to walk away. "Bad things will happen to…
Baldwin County receives conservation grant for aquatic center
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More funding is coming to the Baldwin County Aquatic Center project. The county is in the process of building the center. This month, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources announced Baldwin County was selected for a…
Motorcycle safety tips for all drivers, bikers sharing the road
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Safety experts want everyone to pay close attention and look out for motorcyclists. The Communications and Outreach Coordinator from the Georgia Motorcycle…
Robbery at Vineville Food Mart
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for the suspect behind a robbery that took place Sunday. The BCSO says the robbery took place just before midnight at the Vineville Food Mart, where its reported that…
Inmate hangs himself in Bibb County Jail
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of an inmate at the Bibb County Law Enforcement center who hanged himself. He was found just after 12 p.m. on Sunday by corrections deputies. BCSO says…
Labor Day Travel: Safety Tips from law enforcement
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Labor Day travel weekend is here, which means there will be more people on state and local roads. With the influx of travel anticipated, the Georgia Department of Public Safety wants everyone to get to…
Byron family fighting pediatric cancer receives custom gift
September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. In honor of the month, non-profit organization Roc Solid Foundation, is providing children with custom play sets for it second annual 'Play Defeats Cancer Tour' presented by Amazon. The 30-day national tour will…
Macon LGBTQ advocate dead at 63
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A staple in the Macon LGBTQ community has died. Tangerine Summers was one of Macon's most well-known drag queens with a career that spanned more than…
Georgia National Fair hosts 2nd annual Fair Food Drive
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Georgia National Fair is partnering with the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank to host its second annual Fair Food Drive. The first five-hundred people who donate a minimum of five non-perishable food items still in…
3 arrested in Macon County shooting with ties to Fort Valley
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Investigators believe a shooting near a school in Montezuma may be connected to a shooting in Fort Valley. According to a…
City of Perry sets public hearing for property tax increase
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Perry is planning to increase property taxes. City council has tentatively adopted a millage rate, which will require an…
Fort Valley man sentenced to prison in dog fighting, drug conspiracy case
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Fort Valley man is sentenced to more than 15 years in prison in connection to two separate drug…
Friday brings cool, dry, and breezy conditions to Middle Georgia
It has been a nice day across Middle Georgia, but a wedge front will start to push into the area on Friday. This wedge front…
Funeral arrangements set for Wilcox County Sheriff Robert Rodgers
ROCHELLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Funeral arrangements are now set for Wilcox County Sheriff Robert Rodgers, who died in a single-vehicle crash on Tuesday. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 2 at the Wilcox County…
Historic Macon announces 2023 Fading Five list
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Historic Macon announced its 2023 Fading Five list on Thursday. Since 2015, the organization has called attention to five buildings in Macon that could be…
Society Garden to host 'GAmboree' music event Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Society Garden in Macon will highlight three Georgia-based artists in a musical jamboree on Friday. Hosted by Roger Walden, the event is billed…
Crews, residents work to clean up damage in Telfair County caused by Hurricane Idalia
MCRAE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Clean-up efforts are underway in Telfair County after Hurricane Idalia caused damage to homes and businesses Wednesday. Emergency…
Robins Air Force Base to retire final JSTAR aircraft, usher in new chapter
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Robins Air Force Base has announced the retirement of its final JSTAR aircraft this fall, signaling the end…
UPDATE: 53-year-old Gray man dies in motorcycle crash on Broadway
UPDATE (4:15 p.m.) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened on Broadway near Spikes Street. It was called in at 2:50 p.m. Deputies…
MWA Director of Water Treatment selected for state leadership position
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon Water Authority Director of Water Treatment Gary McCoy received a top state leadership position during the Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP) Conference & Expo in Savannah. McCoy was selected as the GAWP Vice President…
Interim Bleckley County Sheriff announces plans to run in special election
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Interim Sheriff of Bleckley County says he wants to keep the job. Sheriff Daniel Cape announced his plans to run for the office of sheriff in the upcoming November special election. Cape has 22 years…
Newtown Macon announces Downtown Diversity Initiative winners
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — NewTown Macon, in partnership with Macon-Middle Georgia Black Pages and funding from Wells Fargo, is helping Black-owned businesses in Macon by gifting $5,000 each to five local businesses through its Downtown Diversity Initiative. "Macon is 54%…
Peach County man pleads guilty to child molestation
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Peach County man will serve prison time after pleading guilty to two counts of Child Molestation. According to District Attorney Anita Howard's…
Drug trafficker sentenced to prison time in Peach County
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Peach County man will see prison time after pleading guilty to trafficking meth. A judge sentenced 37-year-old Clinton Mitchell, Jr. to 30 years, with the first 10 to be served in prison. District Attorney…
Pleasant weather returns with Idalia gone
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Nicer weather has filled in for Middle Georgia behind Tropical Storm Idalia. Today Plenty of sunshine will stick with Middle Georgia heading into the later parts of today. Highs will reach the upper 80s with heat…
Dozens arrested for sexual exploitation of children in 'Operation Sneaky Peach'
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested more than 20 people over 11-days in a statewide child exploitation operation named "Operation Sneaky Peach." Some of the suspects are from Baldwin and Jones counties. The multi-jurisdictional coordinated effort…
Macon man pleads guilty to shooting his brother, robbery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man pleads guilty to a series of serious charges, stemming from crimes he committed at the age of 15, 16 and…