Andrea Cooke sworn in as Macon-Bibb County District 5 commissioner
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County has a new commissioner representing District 5. Andrea Cooke was officially sworn in Monday, filling the seat left vacant after…
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Milledgeville woman charged after 4-month-old baby injured
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —A Milledgeville woman is accused of causing multiple injuries, including broken bones, to a four-month-old child while babysitting, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. 27-year-old Sara Ellen Smith of Milledgeville was arrested and charged on Monday with…
Crime Stoppers seeks man wanted for cruelty to children in Bibb County
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…
City of Butler mourns sudden passing of Mayor William “Barry” Whitley
TAYLOR, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -The City of Butler is in mourning following the unexpected passing of Mayor William “Barry” Whitley on Saturday, April 18th. The news has left the city saddened. Mayor Whitley had served as Mayor since February 15, 2013,…
RECALL WATCHLIST: Ford recalls 1.4 million F-150 Trucks; Electronics, toys, pet products recalled due to safety concerns
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Several major product recalls have been announced, affecting everything from vehicles and electronics to children’s…
Man dead, deputy injured in Milledgeville shooting
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man is dead and a Baldwin County deputy was injured in a shooting at a Milledgeville home Saturday morning, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The shooting happened at a home at the intersection…
Milledgeville Youth Development Campus incident ends without major injuries
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A group disturbance involving five boys occurred Sunday evening at the Milledgeville Youth Development Campus. According to Glenn Allen, Director of Communications for the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice, the boys, whose ages have not been released, reportedly…
Georgia’s American Journey: Ellen Craft’s daring escape from slavery in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, stories of resilience and courage are taking center stage, including one that began in…
Passenger killed in single-vehicle crash in Crawford County
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Crawford County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a single-vehicle crash that left one person dead. Deputies responded around 3:21 p.m. to a crash at Highway 80 West and Hopewell Road West involving a vehicle with reported injuries. When…
Fort Valley council meets after cancellation notice, approves key hires
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Fort Valley City Council members moved forward with a scheduled meeting at 6:30 PM Thursday despite a notice posted earlier on the city’s Facebook…
Heat sticks around Saturday before a cold front cools things off Sunday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will push the 90s again Saturday afternoon however Sunday will see more seasonal if not below average conditions thanks to a cold front. This Evening Scattered cumulus clouds from the afternoon should largely clear into…
Jones County deputies warn of ATV trespassing, safety risks during hunting season
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Jones County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to stay safe and follow the law during hunting season as complaints…
University System of Georgia tuition increase raises concerns for students
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The University System of Georgia has approved a tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, raising costs for students across the state. Tuition will increase by one percent for in-state students and three percent for out-of-state and…
Mercer board endorses Underwood as chancellor, approves new student center for Macon campus
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer University’s Board of Trustees has endorsed the appointment of former President William D. Underwood as chancellor and approved plans for a new student center on the Macon campus, according to a news release from Mercer…
Four arrested after attempted contraband drop near Washington State Prison
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Four people were arrested Friday after an attempted contraband drop near Washington State Prison, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies…
Two arrested on drug charges after burglary investigation in Washington County
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people were arrested on drug charges Thursday, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said Washington County…
Monroe County Schools investigation clears substitute teacher of allegations
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A substitute teacher at Hubbard Elementary School was removed from the classroom after a report alleged he was watching explicit content on a personal device, but an investigation later found no evidence to support the claim,…
Former Ivey police officer arrested on financial transaction card fraud charges
IVEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A former Ivey police officer has been arrested and charged with financial transaction card fraud, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Twenty-four-year-old Christopher Denaris Brown was charged with financial transaction card fraud and violation of…
Warner Robins Church’s Chicken resolves ADA service animal complaint
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Warner Robins Church’s Chicken franchise has reached a resolution with federal officials following allegations it improperly excluded a customer with a disability accompanied by a service animal, according to the United States Attorney’s Office…
School rezoning options in Bibb County could change where students attend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County School District is studying potential rezoning options following its consolidation review. The effort follows recommendations from the district’s 2024–25 school consolidation study, which called for both a rezoning review and an operational efficiency study.…
Fort Valley mayor announces LeMario Brown as city administrator
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Fort Valley Mayor Shekeena Reeves has announced on her Facebook page the appointment of LeMario Brown as the new city administrator. Previously, Brown served six years on the Fort Valley City Council, where he had also…
Warner Robins road closure set for April 18 on Cohen Walker Drive
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A portion of Cohen Walker Drive in Warner Robins will be closed Saturday for a mass casualty training exercise, according to the Warner Robins Police Department. The roadway will be closed from Sutherlin Drive to the…
Warner Robins man pleads guilty after knife attack, police standoff
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Warner Robins man pleaded guilty to aggravated assault after a January knife incident that led to a standoff with police, according to a Houston County District Attorney’s Office news release. 29-year-old Joshua Lamar Phillips…
13 indicted in massive RICO case tied to prison-based crime network in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A racketeering indictment in Bibb County is shedding light on what prosecutors call a highly organized and dangerous criminal enterprise allegedly run from inside a Georgia prison. At the center of the case is Keith Beddingfield…
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office welcomes new jail administrator
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- As the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office launches phase one of its new jail expansion, a new leader is stepping in to oversee jail…
WEEKEND WATCH: Family fun, festivals, food trucks, circus, and more
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia is gearing up for a weekend full of festivals and family fun. Here is a list of some events going on.…
10-year-old Crawford County girl wins pitchside World Cup experience
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 10-year-old Middle Georgia soccer player is headed to the World Cup after winning a once-in-a-lifetime contest through a mobile app. Bailey DeWitt,…
Demolition begins on Bibb County jail improvement project in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The demolition of the James F. Higgins Memorial Building marks the beginning of phase one of Macon Bibb County’s jail improvement project.…
Operation Gatekeeper leads to more than 30 arrests in Middle Georgia drug investigation
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A months-long drug investigation spanning multiple counties in Georgia has led to dozens of arrests, according…
Friday to be hot and partly sunny
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures are expected to reach their peaks for the week Friday afternoon across Middle Georgia. This Evening A warm and sunny afternoon will become a clear and mild night around Middle Georgia. The wind will be…
Two Warner Robins men sentenced in Middle Georgia drug trafficking case
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two Warner Robins men pleaded guilty and were sentenced in connection with a drug trafficking organization, according to the Houston…
Four injured after accidental gun discharge at Warner Robins Kroger
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Gunfire at a Warner Robins Kroger left four people injured Wednesday night after an accidental discharge of a firearm inside the store.…
Macon ranks among highest foreclosure rates in U.S., new report finds
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Macon is among the areas with the highest foreclosure rates in the country, according to a new housing market report. Data released…
Loaves and Fishes to host pickleball fundraiser
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Loaves and Fishes Ministry of Macon is hosting a pickleball fundraiser to raise money for the organization. The “Take A Bite Out of Hunger” pickleball…
Georgia Secretary of State calls for suspension of Macon County elections supervisor after indictment
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is calling for the immediate suspension of Macon County Election Supervisor Tarshea Fudge-Riley following her federal indictment. According to an indictment filed in U.S. District Court, Fudge-Riley is among several individuals…
UPDATE: Hit-and-run suspect taken into custody in Monroe County
UPDATE (4/16/26): Monroe County deputies say Jermaine Dillard was taken into custody near Mt. Airy Baptist Church Cemetery on Highway 83 N. ORIGINAL STORY (4/15/26): MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Deputies are searching for a man who ran after a…
CGTC launches $100 million healthcare training program for high school students
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A $100 million investment is helping launch a new pathway for Middle Georgia students interested in healthcare. Central Georgia Technical…
Atrium Health Navicent shares tips for navigating seasonal allergies
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Atrium Health Navicent is sharing tips for navigating seasonal allergies. Dr. Leslie David with Atrium Health Navicent said allergies can come from different…
Temperatures will push 90 degrees Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The heat will continue Thursday afternoon as a few spots may reach 90 degrees. This Evening A mostly sunny afternoon will become a mild night as a few upper level clouds may move in through the…
UPDATE: Bibb deputies identify man who died after Wednesday morning shooting
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has identified the man who died Wednesday morning as Brandon Givens. ORIGINAL STORY: MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead after being shot Wednesday in Macon, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.…
Two sentenced after 2022 fast-food robberies in Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people were sentenced after pleading guilty to a 2022 string of armed robberies targeting fast-food restaurants in Bibb County, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office. According to the news release from the…
Tuition to rise at Georgia public colleges for 2026–27
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The University System of Georgia has approved a tuition increase for the upcoming academic year. The system’s Board of Regents voted Tuesday to raise tuition by 1% for in-state undergraduate students and 3% for out-of-state and international…
Houston County schools offering free summer meals for children, seeking sites
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Families and organizations in Houston County will have access to free meals for children this summer through a school nutrition program. The Houston County School Nutrition Program will offer its annual summer feeding program from May…
GEORGIA BUSINESS FOCUS: Major companies announcing new investments, leadership hires, and job opportunities
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - This week's Georgia Business Focus: Blue Bird Corporation Appoints New SVP of Engineering Blue Bird Corporation, a leader in…
Sonny Perdue, Perry native, to retire as University System of Georgia chancellor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Sonny Perdue, a native of Perry, will retire as chancellor of the University System of Georgia, ending a decades-long career in public service that began in Middle Georgia. Perdue announced his decision on Wednesday, according to the…
Rep. Austin Scott rebukes Trump over controversial Easter post
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- U.S. Rep. Austin Scott is speaking out after President Donald Trump posted an image on Easter Sunday that drew criticism online. Scott, who represents…
Monroe County school bus driver charged with DUI after “driving erratically”
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Monroe County school bus driver was charged with DUI (drugs) Wednesday after deputies reported he was driving erratically, according to…
Bibb schools superintendent wins top statewide award
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Bibb County Schools Superintendent Dr. Dan Sims has received a statewide award recognizing his leadership and impact on student success. The Georgia School Superintendents Association named Sims the recipient of its 2026 President’s Award. The organization presents…
Macon event to feature documentary on end-of-life journey
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A documentary focused on end-of-life experiences will be shown in Macon later this month. The Middle Georgia Regional Commission is hosting the event featuring “A Butterfly Has Been Released” on April 29 from 10 a.m. to noon.…
Sparta residents invited to voter listening session and registration event
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A statewide listening tour focused on voter issues will make a stop in Sparta this weekend, giving residents a chance to take part in discussions about issues impacting their communities. Black Voters Matter announced it will hold…