Meet Miss Central Georgia's Teen Ava Mincey: Platform, goals and future plans
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Miss Central Georgia’s Teen Ava Mincey is using her year of service to raise awareness and support for Alzheimer’s research…
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Meet Miss Central Georgia Hannah Perry: Platform, goals and future plans
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Miss Central Georgia Hannah Perry is using her year of service to promote the importance of historical preservation and awareness across…
Macon man arrested following shoplifting, altercation with law enforcement
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man was arrested in connection with theft by shoplifting Wednesday, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The Macon-Bibb E911 center…
Man sentenced to 5 years after threatening to kill trooper and her children
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man had his probation revoked and was sentenced to five years in prison after threatening to kill a Georgia…
Man sentenced for shooting cousin while on probation for shooting aunt in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was sentenced for shooting his cousin while on probation for shooting his aunt, according to the Macon…
UPDATE: Four people arrested in Bibb County mail theft investigation
UPDATE (4/1/2026 at 12:34 p.m.): A fourth person has been arrested in connection with a theft of mail investigation, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. 46-year-old Summer Clarisa Battle turned herself in at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center…
Atrium shares resources during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A colon and rectal surgeon at Atrium Health is sharing resources and insight during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. David Armstrong, a colon and…
Piedmont Macon honors choir director with Community Hero Award
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Piedmont Macon presented its annual Community Hero Award Tuesday to a dedicated and selfless member of the Macon community who is not only making a difference…
Georgia drivers still feeling impact despite gas tax suspension, slight price drop
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The average price for a gallon of regular gas in Georgia is $3.58, according to AAA. The price is down from last…
More storms likely tomorrow afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An early summer pattern will continue into the middle of the week with more pop up storms likely in the afternoon and evening Wednesday. This Evening A few isolated showers and storms are ongoing late this…
Woman indicted after scissors stabbing at personal care home in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon woman has been indicted in connection with a December stabbing at a personal care home, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Tierrica Rutherford was indicted March 17, 2026, on a charge of aggravated…
Man arrested on theft, exploitation charges in Macon memorial services case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man has been arrested on multiple charges, including theft by deception and exploitation of elderly persons, in connection with a scheme involving memorial services, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. 72-year-old Preston Brown was…
Meet Miss Macon's Teen Londyn Rodgers: Platform, goals and future plans
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Miss Macon’s Teen Londyn Rodgers is continuing her year of service, using her title to promote social-emotional learning and stronger social…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores March 23-27
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - This week's Restaurant Report Card provides food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, March 23 and Friday, March 27. Understanding…
Perry opens $50 million wastewater treatment plant
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The city of Perry recently opened its new $50 million wastewater treatment plant, which cleans used water from homes…
Runoff election set for Macon-Bibb District 5 commission seat
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A runoff election is set for the District 5 County Commission seat in Macon-Bibb, with two candidates sharing their vision for…
RECALL WATCH LIST: Major safety alerts for consumers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It's a new week, which means there are new recalls across the country.…
Fellowship Bible Baptist Church to host Resurrection Extravaganza
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Fellowship Bible Baptist Church will host a community Easter event next weekend featuring food, music and family-friendly activities. The “Resurrection Extravaganza,” organized by…
Man arrested on trafficking, family violence charges in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man faces more than a dozen charges after deputies say he fled from authorities and was captured following a brief struggle, according to…
Rain chances finally return to Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Isolated showers and perhaps a thunderstorm will be possible Tuesday afternoon/evening. This Evening Partly cloudy conditions will linger through the evening with an off chance for a stray shower or two. More clouds are likely overnight…
Crime Stoppers seeks man wanted for failure to register as a sex offender in Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Regional Crime Stoppers is spotlighting five individuals wanted by law enforcement agencies across Middle Georgia…
Suspect arrested in fatal hit-and-run in Washington County, second person charged
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A suspect in a fatal hit-and-run has been arrested and a second person charged, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.…
Hawkinsville man pleads guilty to meth trafficking
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Hawkinsville man pleaded guilty to trafficking methamphetamine, according to Houston County District Attorney Eric Edwards. 45-year-old Draymond Jovann Brooks pleaded guilty March 23, 2026, to trafficking methamphetamine, just before his scheduled trial was set to…
Georgia’s American Journey: This historic Georgia plantation reveals how people lived through slavery, war, and change
JULIETTE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -A historic plantation in Middle Georgia is offering a rare, firsthand look at how life evolved from slavery to modern farming, preserving stories of hardship, survival, and transformation as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary. At Jarrell…
Boil water advisory in Perry lifted
UPDATE (3/30/2026): The boil water advisory issued March 29 has been lifted, and customers may resume normal water service. ORIGINAL (3/29/2026): PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A boil water advisory is in effect for homes along Rippling Water Way following a…
Crawford County Sheriff releases details of former inmate death
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Crawford County Sheriff Lewis Walker is speaking out after questions from the community about the death of an inmate who died days after being released from custody. Below is a factual summary of what actually happened…
L.H. Williams Elementary school hosts leadership day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —On Friday, L.H. Williams Elementary School held its Leadership Day. The school says the event was for students to showcase leadership skills, project-based learning, and character education to parents. Education Support Specialist Lavern Stubbs, says the…
Elevated fire risk for final weekend of Cherry Blossom Festival
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An incoming cold front tonight will drop temperatures some this weekend while bringing plenty of wind and very dry air, fueling a fire threat. This Evening A hot and breezy afternoon will see conditions cool…
Man convicted in Macon purse snatching outside Thomaston Road Publix
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was convicted of robbery and battery after a purse snatching outside a Publix on Thomaston Road, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office. Prosecutors say the incident happened August 21, 2022, when…
Friday brings summertime heat
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will surge into the upper 80s across Middle Georgia Friday afternoon. This Evening Warm and sunny will become mild and clear as the evening progresses around Middle Georgia. The wind will remain light from the…
Georgia lawmakers approve Senate Bill 220 to expand medical cannabis options for patients
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia is taking a step forward in its medical cannabis program after lawmakers approved Senate Bill 220, also known…
Taste Test: Cherry Blossom Festival food
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —One of the many things the International Cherry Blossom Festival is known for, is the food and tasty treats. One of those treats is the Fried…
Bob’s Discount Furniture distribution center coming to Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —A new warehouse and distribution center for Bob’s Discount Furniture is coming to Macon. Omega Construction, project partners and community leaders celebrated the groundbreaking Thursday…
WEEKEND WATCH: Cherry Blossom Festival's final weekend, other events
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As the Pinkest Party on Earth winds down, Macon is gearing up for one last burst of fun, food, and festivities. Here’s your…
Law enforcement warns of scam calls made from inside prisons
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Houston County Sheriff's Office warns of widespread scam calls coming from Georgia inmates, and their accomplices, posing as law enforcement. In a news release, HCSO says many of the people making these scam calls…
Man sentenced to 20 years for child molestation, sexual battery
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was found guilty of child molestation in Crawford County on Wednesday, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office. A jury found 49-year-old Joseph Bohannon guilty of two counts of child molestation and…
Macon man sentenced after carjacking, jailhouse stabbing
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was sentenced to prison after a violent carjacking and a jailhouse stabbing, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office. Christopher Dewayne Bonner was ordered March 25, 2026, to serve time in the…
Woman sentenced to 40 years for trafficking methamphetamine
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Baldwin County woman is sentenced to 40 years, with the first 25 years in prison on Wednesday. According to Ocmulgee District Attorney's Office, the judge also imposed a $1 million fine against Megan Vicknair after…
Macon man sentenced to 20 years for shooting same victim twice, terrorizing neighborhood
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man was sentenced to 20 years in prison after shooting the same victim twice in separate attacks and terrorizing a Macon neighborhood, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office. Trevonta Markell Williams pleaded…
Macon fire crews respond to vacant structure fire on Pio Nono Avenue
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - According to the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department, crews were dispatched around 3:24 p.m. after receiving reports of a fire at…
Hotel 45 prepares for Cherry Blossom Pink Tie Event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - From pink-inspired cocktails to elevated dishes, the hotel is offering guests multiple ways to celebrate one of the city’s most iconic spring traditions.…
Switch Macon brings ‘Cherry Blossom & Chick Flicks’ theme to life during the festival
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Switch Macon is embracing the season with its limited-time “Cherry Blossom & Chick Flicks” theme, blending springtime florals…
Georgia Business Focus: Agriculture week, Warner Robins expansion and Macon arena project drive growth
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Ag Week, new developments in Warner Robins and Macon and a warning from the Better Business Bureau…
Crossroads Christian Counseling Center opens new outpatient facility on Macon’s east side
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The east side of Macon is getting an upgrade with a new outpatient counseling center, Crossroads Christian Counseling Center. Robyn…
Show Me Swine Races entertain crowds at Cherry Blossom Festival
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A unique attraction is entertaining visitors at the International Cherry Blossom Festival. The Show Me Swine Races feature trained pigs racing for…
Temperatures surge back into the 80s Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After a brief midweek cooldown temperatures will be back above normal for the final days of the work week. This Evening Mostly cloudy skies from the afternoon should clear out some through the evening and early…
Two arrested in February Glenbrook Road drive-by shooting investigation in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people were arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting on Glenbrook Road, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred just after 9 p.m. on February 2 in the 900 block of Glenbrook…
Locust Grove man arrested in Macon after allegedly ramming home, threatening deputies with knife
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man from Locust Grove was arrested Monday in Macon on an aggravated assault charge, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said Lemuel Mason intentionally struck a home with his vehicle, threatened…
Peach County Schools responds to questions about bullying definition
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Peach County Schools is outlining how it responds to bullying reports and encouraging families to stay engaged after a recent internal review. In a message shared with families, district leaders said many situations reported as…
Ty Myers to bring ‘The Legal Tour’ to Macon amphitheater in September
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Country artist Ty Myers will perform at the Atrium Health Amphitheater in September as part of his headlining “The Legal Tour.” The concert is scheduled for September 11 at 7:30 p.m. and will feature special guests…