MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Humidity will remain very low across Middle Georgia Tuesday afternoon. This Evening A sunny and pleasant afternoon will become a chilly and clear night across Middle Georgia. While model guidance suggests that low temperatures will largely…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Several major product recalls have been announced, affecting everything from vehicles and electronics to children’s…
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, 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…
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…
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, 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…
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, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Jones County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to stay safe and follow the law during hunting season as complaints…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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, 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…
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, 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, 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, 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…
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…
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…
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.…
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,…
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.…
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A months-long drug investigation spanning multiple counties in Georgia has led to dozens of arrests, according…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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 (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…
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…
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…
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: 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.…
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…
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…
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…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - This week's Georgia Business Focus: Blue Bird Corporation Appoints New SVP of Engineering Blue Bird Corporation, a leader in…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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.…