Man arrested after stolen car chase on Riverside Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A man was recently arrested as a passenger in a Hyundai that was stolen from a nearby county. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office…
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Georgia prison guard pleads guilty to federal drug charge
BRUNSWICK, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A former Georgia State Prison guard is awaiting sentencing after playing a key role in enabling members of a white supremacist street gang-- the Ghost Face Gangsters-- to operate a drug trafficking operation inside and outside…
Police investigating armed robbery at Milledgeville Dollar General
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Milledgeville Police are investigating an armed robbery at the Dollar General located at 1550 North Columbia Street. It happened Tuesday afternoon around 2:15, according…
4 alligators caught at Oakview Golf Course, released into the wild
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Gators gone golfing! At least that's what comes to mind when you hear that Bibb County's Animal enforcement officer Rebecca Galeazzo…
Man arrested in connection with 2021 involuntary manslaughter investigation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A man has been arrested in connection to an investigation from 2021 for Involuntary Manslaughter. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, on…
Dry and hot conditions continue for Middle Georgia Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - High pressure moving into the Peach State will keep things hot and dry Tuesday. Today Conditions were clear and chilly to begin Tuesday in…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores April 10-14
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, April 10 and Friday, April 14,…
Milledgeville Burger Week: Ned Kelly's Downstairs Fire N' Burger
Milledgeville, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Milledgeville Burger Week is back and better than ever! You'll have a chance to visit sixteen restaurants from April 17 to the 23, each…
Tax preparers see surge in last-minute filers, urge extensions and document preparations
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As the tax deadline looms on Tuesday, tax preparers like Liberty Tax Services in Centerville are experiencing a surge in…
Cotton Avenue Plaza in downtown Macon now open to public
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - There's a new space for visitors of downtown Macon to walk, shop and enjoy a meal. The Cotton Avenue Plaza is now…
Eisenhower Business Improvement District revitalizes Macon corridor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Businesses along Eisenhower Parkway in Macon say they are seeing the benefits of beautification efforts in the area. The Eisenhower Business Improvement District, or EBID,…
Monroe County sports complex destroyed by fire, owners vow to rebuild
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A fire consumed Bulldog Sportsplex, an indoor baseball and sports training facility in Monroe County, leaving the owners determined to rebuild…
Salvation Army raises money through golf charity event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Salvation Army of Greater Macon is hosting its third annual charity golf event to raise funds for homeless families and veterans, with the…
Carl Vinson VA launches wayfinding app to help patients navigate expansive campus
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Carl Vinson VA has introduced a new patient engagement mobile app to help visitors navigate its expansive campus, which features 4.2 miles of…
Milledgeville Burger Week: Shima Sushi Bar and Grill Surf and Turf Burger
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Downtown Milledgeville is once again hosting its popular Burger Week from April 17-23, featuring 16 local eateries, each offering a…
High pressure keeps weather warm and calm for the week
It has been a beautiful day across Middle Georgia after a cold front moved through last night. High pressure behind the front will continue moving…
Fire weather risks up for Middle Georgia Monday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Plenty of sun and heat are expected across Middle Georgia this week as high pressure dominates the Southeastern US. Today Following a relatively cloudy weekend…
Man in jail after standoff in Byron
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man is in jail after a standoff with Houston County Deputies Sunday. According to a release, Richard Earl Thomas barricaded himself in his home at 105 Hanover Drive in Byron after authorities were called…
Saturday blaze destroys Monroe Co. business
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Monroe County Business was destoryed by fire over the weekend. The City of Forsyth Fire Department as well as Monroe County Emergency Services responded to the blaze Saturday afternoon. Upon arrival crews, found a fully…
Two arrested in Monroe County vandalism case
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two men are in jail after allegedly vandalizing a home in Monroe County. According to a post on the Monroe County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, On Friday March 31st, 2023 the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office…
Man shot on Churchill Street
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 67-year-old man is in stable condition after being shot early Saturday morning. According to a release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, it happened just after 1am Saturday in the 2900 block of Churchill Street.…
Sunshine and warm temperatures return Saturday, storms possible Sunday
We saw the last of our rain and storms move out early this evening in Middle Georgia, leaving us with a nice, dry night. Tomorrow will…
Tornado damages high school gym, tennis court in Bleckley County
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After storms swept through Middle Georgia on Thursday, some residents in Bleckley County are now cleaning up and assessing the damage caused by the severe weather.…
Langston Road Elementary hosts 'Purple Up Day' parade to support military children
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Langston Road Elementary School in Perry hosted a Purple Up Day parade on Friday to show support for children of…
Dublin elementary students get up close with live beehive during Bee Day event
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Susie Dasher Elementary School students were abuzz with excitement Friday as they got a rare opportunity to see a…
Fired Works, Georgia's largest pottery exhibit, returns to Carolyn Crayton Park
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Fired Works, which began as a small local pottery show, has grown into the largest pottery exhibit in the state of Georgia, and it has returned to Carolyn Crayton Park for its…
Deputies: 3 arrested for attempting to smuggle contraband into Washington State Prison
DAVISBORO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Deputies say they were patrolling the area of Davisboro Thursday when they noticed a suspicious vehicle in the 13000 block…
Jones County Boil Water Advisory issued due to water main break
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Boil Water Advisory has been issued for areas of the Jones County Water system after a water main break. According to the Jones County Water Department, the advisory has been issued for areas of Highway…
Several bills signed into law to support Georgia schools safety, literacy and more
(41NBC/WMGT) -- Governor Brian Kemp signed several education bills into law on Thursday that work to make schools safer and more successful. The Safe Schools Act was signed into law, which modernizes school safety protocols to help teachers protect students.…
2 dogs die after vehicle crashes into pond at Georgia National Fairgrounds
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An accident at the Georgia National Fairgrounds Thursday night left a vehicle submerged and two dogs dead. In the midst of severe weather, Perry police were called to the Agriculture Center at the Fairgrounds in reference…
Houston County School District hosting open house, community picnic at Lindsey Student Support Center
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Houston County School District is inviting the community to an Open House and Community Picnic at the Lindsey Student Support Center on Monday, April 17. The event will start with a ceremony at 3:30…
Northside Circle K Robbed
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an Armed Robbery of the Circle K, located at 4021 Northside Drive It happened this morning just after 06:00 a.m. It was reported that an unknown male in all…
Macon man in critical condition after crashing car into construction equipment
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 23-year-old Macon man is listed in critical condition after a crash on I-16 Eastbound just before the Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Exit ramp Thursday, according to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s…
Council of Clergy discusses Macon issues, solutions at annual luncheon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb's Council of Clergy gathered at their annual luncheon Thursday to discuss issues in Macon and ways to solve them. The meeting featured…
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary students receive books through Book Blast fundraiser
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Students at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary in Macon received a special delivery... of books! Faculty delivered books…
Ivey works to improve water distribution system with community development grants
IVEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Ivey is taking action to improve its water distribution system by replacing its old pipeline that has been in place since the 1960s. The effort is being funded by two community development block…
'Picnic in the Park' returns to Macon Saturday with food trucks, live music and family fun
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Food trucks, live music and family fun are all on the menu for "Picnic in the Park," returning to Macon's Carolyn Crayton Park…
Man and woman wanted for Monroe County burglary
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man and woman are both wanted on several charges. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office says 42-year-old Travis Lee Randle and 36-year-old Johnnella A Randle are both wanted for charges of burglary, forgery and theft by…
Macon man arrested and charged in connection to 2022 fatal traffic collision
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Macon man has been arrested in connection to a fatal traffic accident that took place in September of 2022. Upon further investigation by the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, Anthony Mcnear Jr. was found to be at…
Georgia College student named first Truman Scholar in school history
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia College and State University made history on Wednesday with the announcement of its first-ever Truman Scholar. Colin Hall, a junior political science…
Jones County Deputy fired, arrested, and charged for Sexual Exploitation of Children
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A deputy with the Jones County Sheriff's Office was fired, taken into custody, and charged with Sexual Exploitation of Children.…
ATF and NSSF to offer 10K reward for help in Howard's Pawn theft case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is working with the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF)…
Visit Macon 'Drink the Pink' winners announced
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Visit Macon announces the winners of the first-ever ‘Drink the Pink’ contest. The contest is part of the newly launched Pink Provisions Trail. It highlighted…
Macon-Bibb and Houston County NAACP address viral hate speech videos in news conference
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Macon-Bibb County and Houston County NAACP branches held a joint news conference Thursday morning at Rosa Parks Square in…
Severe storms possible Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A low pressure system originating in the Gulf of Mexico is driving a severe weather threat for Middle Georgia this afternoon. Today The Storm Prediction…
Thursday brings rain and possibility of severe storms
It was another beautiful day in Middle Georgia, but we are already seeing clouds moving in from our next rain-maker. Low pressure in the Gulf of Mexico will push north bringing several waves of showers and thunderstorms. As far as…
Sandy Beach Water Park in Macon to close permanently
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sandy Beach Water Park has announced its permanent closure, according to a Facebook post by the park. The announcement comes after the park,…
29 people granted U.S. Citizenship during naturalization ceremony in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - People from countries across the world gathered in Macon Wednesday to become naturalized U.S. citizens. Twenty-nine people from 20 countries such as…
Atrium Health Navicent expands program to educate patients on heart disease, diabetes
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In conjunction with National Minority Health Month, Atrium Health Navicent is expanding its program to educate patients on heart disease…
Historic Macon dedicates new Oglethorpe duplexes in Beall's Hill neighborhood
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Historic Macon held a dedication ceremony on Wednesday for 12 new apartments in the Beall's Hill neighborhood, marking the end of a 14-month construction…