UPDATE: Warner Robins PD identify victims in murder-suicide
UPDATE (6/26/2025) The Warner Robins Police Department has identified the people involved in the murder-suicide that happened on Wednesday night on Hillcrest Avenue. According to…
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UPDATE: Missing 86-year-old woman found safe in Macon
UPDATE (6/26/2025) According to a news release, Nettie Harris has been located and is safe. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has been returned to her family. Harris has been removed from the NCIC system as a missing person. ORIGINAL (6/25/2025) MACON,…
Forsyth teen stabbing was tied to business dispute; 4 charged, including 2 adults
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A teenage girl was hospitalized after a violent confrontation tied to an ongoing business dispute, according to the…
Colonel Sandra Bonney takes command of 461st Air Control Wing at Robins AFB
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Robins Air Force Base has a new commander for its 461st Air Control Wing: Colonel Sandra Bonney officially…
Macon being considered as intermediate stop along Atlanta-to-Savannah intercity passenger rail
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Local officials say we’re closer than ever to seeing a high-speed rail service connecting cities across Georgia. The Infrastructure Investment and…
Strong wind gusts possible with overnight storms
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A cluster of storms coming from South Carolina could bring some damaging winds to parts of Middle Georgia overnight tonight. This Evening and Overnight It’s been the hottest afternoon of the year so far across…
Salvation Army opens cooling center during heat wave
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Salvation Army has opened a cooling center in Macon to provide…
J. Michael Evans sworn in as the Mayor of Centerville
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – J. Michael Evans was sworn in as the 10th mayor of Centerville on Tuesday night. The ceremony took place one…
Bibb County Jail inmate died hours after mental health evaluation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Bibb County Jail inmate was found unresponsive in his cell Monday night, prompting an investigation by the sheriff’s office. 41-year-old Wesley Gautney, who was…
Four arrested after juvenile stabbed during Forsyth altercation
UPDATE: Forsyth Police identified the two adults taken into custody as Johmar Chandler and Zaheir Miller. ORIGINAL STORY: FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Four people were taken into custody…
UPDATE: Missing Hancock County man found safe
UPDATE: The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office says Willie James Thomas has been found and is safe. ORIGINAL STORY: SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man who went missing Monday afternoon. According to a…
Will Keyes sworn in as U.S. Attorney for Middle District of Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — William R. "Will" Keyes was sworn in as the United States Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia at noon Tuesday, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Chief U.S. District Judge Leslie…
Heat continues Wednesday as rain chances climb
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will remain above average in the afternoon however storm odds will climb in the evening. This Evening Mostly sunny and hot conditions will continue…
Deputies investigating armed robbery at Academy Sports in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Deputies are investigating an armed robbery that happened Tuesday afternoon at Academy Sports + Outdoors on Eisenhower Parkway, according to the Bibb County…
UPDATE: Forsyth police say missing 59-year-old man has been 'safely located'
UPDATE: The Forsyth Police Department says Eugene Cobb has been safely located and that investigators have made physical contact with him. "We sincerely appreciate all individuals…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office searching for suspects in armed robbery, attempted motel heist
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking for two men who committed an armed robbery at a truck stop…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores June 16-20
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, June 16 and Friday, June 20. Understanding…
Deputies: Inmate dies by apparent suicide at Bibb County Jail
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff's Office identified the inmate who died Monday night as 41-year-old Wesley Kyle Gautney. Deputies say Gautney was being held in the…
Middle Georgia nurse shares summer heat safety tips for children
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With summer break underway, kids across Middle Georgia are enjoying time outside, but health officials warn that the summer heat can quickly become dangerous without proper precautions.…
Crimestoppers looking for woman wanted for cruelty to children, abuse of elderly person
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sgt. Greg Thomas of Macon Regional Crimestoppers appeared on 41Today to highlight five wanted suspects and share the organization’s…
Major heat on deck for Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will climb into the upper 90s and lower triple digits Tuesday afternoon. This Evening It’s been a hot start to the week in Middle…
Macon Violence Prevention partner offering literacy, family bonding classes as part of effort to reduce violence
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A literacy group is inviting families to register for free weekly classes designed to strengthen family…
Centerville to host annual Independence Day Celebration with fireworks, food and live music
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Centerville will hold its annual Independence Day Celebration on Friday, June 27, at…
Heat advisory issued for Middle Georgia with dangerous heat index up to 107
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for a large portion of Georgia, including Middle Georgia cities such as Macon, Warner Robins, Dublin, Milledgeville, Forsyth, Perry, and Fort Valley, effective from 1 p.m. Tuesday, June…
UPDATE: Man arrested for double murder in Wilcox County
UPDATE (6/23/2025): Quintavis Holt was arrested without incident at about…
Warner Robins woman convicted of trafficking 13-year-old girl
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins woman has been convicted of trafficking a 13-year-old, according to Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr. Carr said 25-year-old Emma-Lee Garcia was…
Skydiver killed in parachute collision at Upson County airport
THOMASTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 48-year-old skydiver from Locust Grove was killed Saturday afternoon after a mid-air parachute collision at Skydive Atlanta in Upson County, according to the Upson County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded at 4:22 p.m. to the Thomaston-Upson…
Positive Parenting: Keep Your Family Safe in the Storm
FALMOUTH, Massachusetts- June 1st marks the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season, a five-month stretch where we keep a close eye on the tropical Atlantic. Forecasters…
Brandon Britt named new men’s basketball coach at Fort Valley State University
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fort Valley State University has named Brandon Britt as the new head coach of its men’s basketball team, the…
The Social Duck set to open soon in downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – New businesses continue to make downtown Macon their home. Among the latest additions is "The Social Duck," a unique entertainment center that is just days away from opening its doors. Mark Bell, the general manager,…
Crankin’ up the heat for the first weekend of summer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will climb into the mid to upper 90s with heat indexes pushing the triple digits over the weekend. This Evening It’s…
Treutlen County to open only one polling place for July 15 PSC runoff
SOPERTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Treutlen County will open only one polling location for the upcoming July 15 primary runoff election, according to an official notice from Elections Supervisor Keri Hedgecock. The polling place will be located at the Treutlen County…
28th Annual Sparks Over the Park Celebration returns to Lake Tobesofkee
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Lake Tobesofkee will host its 28th annual Sparks Over the Park Independence Day Celebration on Friday, July 4. Gates at Claystone, Sandy Beach and Arrowhead parks will open at 8 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. Visitors…
Inmate serving life sentence dies at Macon State Prison
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Department of Corrections confirms that an inmate at Macon State Prison died on Wednesday. According to a GDC spokesperson, Sanchez Jackson…
Cochran launches downtown revitalization to boost safety and attract business
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cochran’s 2nd Street is set for major improvements, as the city launches a downtown revitalization project aimed at boosting safety, charm and business. The Downtown Development…
Cochran hosting family-friendly events this summer
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The city of Cochran is hosting multiple family-friendly events this summer. Melissa Barker, president and CEO of the Cochran-Bleckley Chamber of Commerce, said the events are…
Summer officially begins tomorrow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Friday is the first official day of Summer 2025 and there will be plenty of heat. This Evening Scattered storms are ongoing this afternoon and will continue…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores June 9-13
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, June 9 and Friday, June 13. Understanding…
Maryann's Fight Fundraiser and Raffle happening Saturday
BRYON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman in Byron is asking Middle Georgians for help for her sister who's fighting kidney disease. Sierra Gregory says her 24-year-old sister Maryann Davis…
Housing market shifts toward buyers, but inventory remains a concern
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The housing market is experiencing a shift, real estate experts noted a shift towards a buyer's market in several cities nationwide for the…
Man convicted by Wilkinson County jury for murdering brother
GORDON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – On Wednesday, a Wilkinson County jury convicted a man for murdering his older brother in 2023, according to T. Wright Barksdale III with…
Flock camera system alert leads to stolen vehicle arrest
GRISWOLDVILE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A man is arrested in Jones County, after a Flock camera system alert. The Jones County Sheriff's Office says on June 16, a stolen…
PHOTOS: Fire truck flips over after crash in Twiggs County
TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Twiggs County Sheriff's Office says the drivers of a fire truck and passenger truck sustained only minor injures after a rollover…
Storm odds climb again Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An incoming cold front will spur on scattered storms Thursday afternoon and evening. This Evening A hot afternoon around Middle Georgia will become a warm and muggy…
Macon-Bibb takes next steps for new downtown hotel and convention center project
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Macon-Bibb County is taking the next step in a major downtown redevelopment plan with the official release of a Request for…
Suspects wanted in robbery at 567 Center in Macon, Bibb County Sheriff’s Office seeks help
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has released a sketch and surveillance images of two suspects involved in…
State Sen. Larry Walker III named Republican nominee for Georgia Senate president pro tempore
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – State Sen. Larry Walker III (R-Perry) has been named the Republican nominee for President Pro Tempore of the Georgia State Senate. Walker has presided over the 20th senate district since 2015. According to a press release,…
Houston County man sentenced to 65 years for child molestation, exploitation
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man has been convicted of aggravated child molestation and sexual exploitation of children, according to the Houston County District…
Macon Mental Health Matters relaunches Adverse Childhood Experiences Survey
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Mental Health Matters says the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Survey is back for a second year. The ACEs Survey tracks the impact that traumatic childhood experiences such as death, family incarceration and abuse have on…
Red Clay Strays to perform at Atrium Health Amphitheater in October
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Red Clay Strays are set to perform in Macon as part of their 2025 Get Right Tour. The concert will take place on October 9 at the Atrium Health Amphitheater. Tickets go on sale to…