UPDATE: Man in custody after Smithville Church Road domestic situation in Houston County
UPDATE (12:42 p.m.): The Houston County Sheriff's Office says one male suspect is in custody and the scene is secure. According…
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Fort Valley to open warming station at Austin Theater during cold snap
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Fort Valley will open a warming station this weekend as cold weather moves into Middle Georgia. Mayor Shakeena B. Reeves announced Thursday that the city will open the Austin Theater as a…
Macon-Bibb residents share input on county’s comprehensive plan
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning invited community members to help shape the county’s next comprehensive plan, a long-term document county leaders say will guide future…
UPDATE: GDC confirms fourth inmate death tied to Washington State Prison disturbance
UPDATE (1/22/26): The Georgia Department of Corrections confirmed Thursday that a fourth inmate involved in a "disturbance" at Washington State Prison earlier this month has…
Middle Georgia teen named national finalist in Cox Mobile design contest
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Middle Georgia teen is among 22 finalists nationwide in a phone case design contest sponsored by Cox Mobile in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America. According to a news release, Tabias Williams, a…
Isolated showers likely to end the work week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A slow moving cold front will spur on showers tonight and tomorrow for parts of Middle Georgia. This Evening A mostly cloudy day will become an overcast night around the region. A few showers have already…
What Macon-Bibb County’s new vape shop rules mean moving forward
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – New regulations aimed at limiting the number and placement of vape shops in Macon-Bibb County are now in place after county planners approved changes earlier this month. On January 12, the Macon-Bibb County Planning and Zoning…
Portions of Middle Georgia now included in Winter Storm Watch
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The National Weather Service has expanded the Winter Storm Watch to include portions of 41NBC coverage area, including Baldwin, Hancock, Jones, and Washington Counties. According to the NWS. a large swath of Georgia could see significant icing…
No threat found near Southwest High basketball game; on-court ‘altercation’ breaks out at middle school game
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County School District and Bibb County Sheriff’s Office say no threat was found on campus after law enforcement responded to reports of gunfire near Southwest High School during a boys high school basketball game…
Gov. Kemp declares statewide emergency ahead of winter storm
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Governor Brian Kemp declared a statewide state of emergency Thursday as Georgia prepares for the expected impacts of a winter storm this weekend. Kemp also directed the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency to activate the…
Temperatures to reach their weekly peaks Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - For the first time this week temperatures will climb above the seasonal average ahead of a slow moving cold front. This Evening A sunny start…
DOJ charges Mexico City man in large-scale cocaine conspiracy affecting Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 39-year-old man from Mexico City is facing federal drug conspiracy charges tied to a massive cocaine trafficking organization that funneled thousands of kilograms of drugs into Middle Georgia, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for…
Two affordable homes completed in Macon-Bibb’s Tindall Fields development
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two new affordable homes are now complete in Macon-Bibb County, marking the first phase of the Tindall Fields development aimed at expanding long-term…
Twelve plead guilty in Macon federal drug and firearms trafficking case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Twelve people have pleaded guilty in a federal drug and firearms case tied to a Macon-based trafficking organization uncovered through a…
Deputies arrest 22-year-old in Monroe County GDOT burglary case
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 22-year-old man is facing burglary charges after deputies say a Georgia Department of Transportation facility in Monroe County was broken into over…
Deputies: 14-year-old tattooed without consent, two arrested in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A tattoo artist and a Macon woman were arrested after a 14-year-old boy was tattooed without legal consent, according to an incident report…
Josh Rogers Way dedicated in downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Family, friends and community leaders gathered in downtown Macon on Wednesday to dedicate Josh Rogers Way, a block of Third Street between Poplar and Cherry…
State, county agencies, and Georgia Power warn of potential ice, power outages, and travel hazards
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Emergency management officials across Georgia are urging residents to prepare for possible winter weather this weekend, warning of travel disruptions, power outages, and dangerous conditions, particularly in north and parts of Middle Georgia. State and local agencies…
Airman Boulevard townhomes offer path to homeownership in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – New townhomes along Airman Boulevard are expanding affordable home ownership opportunities in Warner Robins, aimed at helping low- to middle-income residents…
Taylor County Schools dismiss students early due to water outage
BUTLER, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Taylor County Schools dismissed students early today because of a water outage in Butler, school officials said. Bus students and car riders were…
River Edge to open Adult Peer Support and Community Integration Center in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The center is designed to support adults living with behavioral health challenges and intellectual or developmental disabilities. The center,…
Wilcox County considers consolidating voting precincts
ABBEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Wilcox County Board of Elections and Registration is considering proposed changes to several voting precincts within the county and is seeking public input. The proposed changes would consolidate two sets of existing precincts and, in one…
Gov. Brian Kemp urges Georgians to prepare as weather system approaches
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Gov. Brian Kemp said he is closely monitoring an incoming weather system as state agencies prepare for potential impacts this weekend. In a statement, Kemp said he is working with state agencies to track the system and…
Hawkinsville man arrested after late-night chase in Houston County
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Hawkinsville man is facing multiple charges after a vehicle pursuit late Monday night in Houston County, according to the Houston County Sheriff’s Office. According to a news release, a deputy conducted a traffic stop…
Brown, McNeel advance to runoff in Georgia Senate District 18 race
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — LeMario Nicholas Brown and Steven McNeel are heading to a runoff in the special election for Georgia State Senate District 18, according to unofficial results posted Tuesday night by the Georgia Secretary of State. With all…
Macon-Bibb Commission calls March special election for District 5
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb County Commission voted Tuesday night to call a special election to fill the unexpired District 5 seat left vacant by the resignation of former Commissioner Seth Clark earlier this month. Under the resolution approved…
Dodge County fire leaves one dead, another injured
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — One person is dead after a residential fire in Dodge County on Tuesday. According to a Dodge County Fire Department news release, crews responded…
High-speed chase ends with crash, arrest on Pio Nono Avenue in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man is facing multiple charges after a high-speed chase and arrest over the holiday weekend. According to the Bibb…
Another frigid night expected around Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will again drop into the low to mid 20s across the region overnight into Wednesday morning. This Evening It’s been a mostly sunny day…
Deputies catch suspect inside Jones County business during burglary
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man is facing charges after deputies say they caught him inside a Jones County business during a burglary in progress early…
Fort Valley State University President announces retirement
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Paul A. Jones, president of Fort Valley State University, announced plans to retire at the end of June 2026, concluding a decade of service as…
Ross Sheppard begins run for Georgia House District 149
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Milledgeville community advocate and small business owner Ross Sheppard has launched his campaign for Georgia House District 149. District 149 includes a significant…
Seth Clark says rising costs, state inaction drove his run for lieutenant governor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Former Macon-Bibb County Mayor Pro Tempore Seth Clark says frustration with state leadership led him to launch a campaign for…
Atrium Health Navicent opens new primary care clinic in Perry
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Atrium Health has expanded health care access in Perry with the opening of a new Atrium Health Navicent Primary Care and Family…
Alabama, Jamey Johnson set for May concert in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Country music legends Alabama are coming to Macon this spring, with a live concert scheduled for Thursday, May 7 at Atrium Health Amphitheater.…
Jones County traffic stop leads to drug, firearm arrest on Highway 49
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A traffic stop on Highway 49 in Jones County over the weekend led to the arrest of a 23-year-old man on multiple drug and firearm charges. According to the Jones County Sheriff's Office, a deputy…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores January 12-16
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, January 12 and Friday, January 16. Understanding…
Boil water advisory issued for city of Gordon
GORDON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- On Monday evening, a boil water advisory was issued for the city of Gordon. This, according to a Facebook post around 6:30 by the city of Gordon. The post says the city is under the advisory until…
Annual MLK march unites Macon-Bibb community at City Hall
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The community gathered across Macon-Bibb County Monday morning for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. March, honoring Dr. King’s legacy through unity, reflection, and…
Alpha Phi Alpha chapter hosts 29th annual MLK scholarship luncheon
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Local community members gathered to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., while also supporting future leaders during the 29th…
Milledgeville residents want action over speeding issues on neighborhood street
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Residents along Old Mill Court Road in Milledgeville say speeding vehicles are creating dangerous conditions in their neighborhood, leaving families worried about…
Tubman Museum honors Dr. King's legacy with Day of Service and Hope
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Tubman Museum is marking Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a special community program designed to inspire action…
55-year-old inmate dies after being found unresponsive at Bibb County Jail
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 55-year-old woman died Sunday after being found unresponsive inside her cell at the Bibb County Jail. According to a news…
Jones County commissioners approve new data center text amendment amid tension
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Jones County Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 to approve a new text amendment outlining regulations for data centers in the…
GBI announces arrests of two in Tennille drug case, including Georgia corrections officer
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two Tennille residents, including a Georgia Department of Corrections employee, were arrested following a drug and firearm investigation…
Ross Sheppard enters race for Georgia House seat covering Baldwin, Bibb, Jones
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Milledgeville community advocate and small business owner is launching a campaign for a Middle Georgia seat in the Georgia House of Representatives. Ross Sheppard announced plans Friday to run for House District 149, with a…
Minimal winter weather impacts this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - While temperatures will get cold Saturday night into Sunday morning, the hopes for winter accumulations around Middle Georgia should not be high. This Evening and Overnight A sunny afternoon will become a cool and initially…
UPDATE: 'Josh Rogers Way' unveiling set for Wednesday, January 21 in downtown Macon
UPDATE (1/16/26): Josh Rogers Way will be unveiled on Wednesday, January 21. According to a news release from NewTown Macon, a news conference…
Emily Hopkins named executive director of Historic Macon Foundation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Historic Macon Foundation has named Emily Hopkins as its next executive director. According to a news release, the foundation's board of directors voted Tuesday night to offer Hopkins the position. She will succeed Nathan Lott,…
Kelly Loeffler visits Macon manufacturer, touts Trump policies' impact on business growth
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler visited a Macon manufacturing business Friday to tout the Trump administration's economic policies' impact on…