Red Cross shares back-to-school safety tips for Georgia students
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The American Red Cross of Georgia is sharing safety reminders as students across the state return to school. The Red Cross recommends younger children…
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Temperatures warm Tuesday as another heat wave begins
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The heat will increase throughout this work week with isolated afternoon storm odds. This Evening It’s been a hot day to begin the new work week as most heat indexes have reached 100 degrees around Middle…
Former Middle Georgia news leader to head Museum of Aviation Foundation
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Lorra Lynch Jones will become president and CEO of the Museum of Aviation Foundation on August 17, the foundation announced in a news release on Monday. Jones replaces Dan Rhoades, who retired from the position…
Flint Energies CEO Jeremy Nelms to leave for Sawnee EMC
REYNOLDS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Flint Energies President and CEO Jeremy Nelms has resigned after being selected to become the next president and CEO of Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation. Nelms announced his resignation during Flint Energies' July board meeting, according to…
UPDATE: Washington State Prison officer terminated after arrest
UPDATE (8/10/26): Warrants provided to 41NBC by the Georgia Department of Corrections say Alexis Lambry engaged in sexual intercourse with a Washington State Prison inmate while working as a correctional officer. According to the warrants, the contact happened between June…
Two arrested after Bibb County drug investigation, search warrant
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two siblings were arrested after Bibb County investigators executed a search warrant at a home on Berkshire Drive, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The search warrant was executed August 7 by investigators with the…
Bibb County deputies investigate reported threat at Piedmont Occupational Health
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an alleged threat reported to staff at Piedmont Occupational Health. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies were called to the scene at 12:57 p.m. and assisted in clearing employees…
3 former Bibb deputies face stalking charges after internal Flock audit
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Three former Bibb County sheriff's deputies were arrested Monday after an internal audit found they used Flock camera license plate data for personal, non-law enforcement purposes, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office…
RECALL WATCH LIST: Nationwide recalls raise concerns over salmonella contamination
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A series of urgent product recalls are affecting consumers nationwide, involving everything from fresh foods to essential home equipment. Health and safety officials…
Scattered storms likely this weekend as the current pattern continues
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Seasonal temperatures and afternoon/evening storms will continue this weekend. This Evening A partly cloudy afternoon will become a partly cloudy night with a few storms likely around the region this evening. Storm odds should be lower…
Miss Macon, Miss Central Georgia accepting applications for 2026 competition
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Applications are now open for the next Miss Macon, Miss Macon's Teen, Miss Central Georgia and Miss Central Georgia's Teen. April Montgomery with Miss Macon joined 41…
Macon man sentenced to 20 years on drug, firearm charges
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A convicted felon was sentenced to 20 years after pleading guilty to drug and firearm charges stemming from a 2021 search of his Macon home, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office. Oscar Abram…
Macon Water Authority customers will see bill changes next year
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Macon Water Authority customers will see changes to water, sewer, and stormwater bills starting Jan. 1, 2027. The authority voted Thursday to approve its fiscal year 2027 operating budget, a five-year capital improvement plan, a three-year water…
Warner Robins man sentenced to 30 years for trafficking methamphetamine
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Warner Robins man was sentenced to 30 years after pleading guilty to trafficking methamphetamine, according to the Houston County District Attorney’s Office. 37-year-old Parris Dewayne Bighems pleaded guilty August 6 in Houston County Superior…
Man sentenced after Warner Robins pursuit leads to four-county chase
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Pendergrass man was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges stemming from a domestic violence case and a high-speed chase through four Middle Georgia counties, according to the Houston County…
DA: Guilty plea leads to 60-year sentence in Jones County child molestation case
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 51-year-old man was sentenced Thursday to 60 years after pleading guilty to three counts of child molestation in Jones County Superior Court. Brian Ross will serve the first 30 years of his sentence in…
Monroe County boy diagnosed with leukemia, community rallies to support
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Monroe County family is leaning on community support after a 12 year old boy was recently diagnosed with cancer. Tybee Morgan…
Another round of isolated storms likely Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The current pattern will continue with a handful of storms possible over the back half of the day Friday. This Evening It’s been a seasonal afternoon around Middle Georgia with many heat indexes in the upper…
El Amigo remains open after two 'unsatisfactory' inspection scores
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — El Amigo Mexican Restaurant is allowed to remain open while Environmental Health staff prepare to inspect the restaurant again following two unsatisfactory scores in July. "The facility is allowed to operate at this time," North Central…
Carolyn Crayton Park softball field reopens after nearly $1 million renovation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Local softball players can once again use Field No. 7 at Carolyn Crayton Park following major renovations. After a six-month closure,…
GEORGIA BUSINESS FOCUS: RAFB Full Throttle hiring, Blue Bird wins award, Macon Black Pages 35th anniversary
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia is seeing dynamic economic growth and community impact. Here's a look at some of this week’s top business headlines from around the state. Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex launches major hiring initiative The Warner Robins…
Forsyth to host 3rd annual City Fun Day with free family activities
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Forsyth Police Department is offering free car seat safety checks, installation assistance and education for families. The department is…
Bibb County students show gains on 2026 Georgia Milestones tests
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County students showed improvement in several areas on the 2025-26 Georgia Milestones assessments, with some of the largest gains coming in math, according to results released by the Bibb County School District. The district said…
Getaway driver sentenced to 20 years in Macon carjacking case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man who admitted driving the getaway vehicle during a 2023 carjacking in Macon has been sentenced to 20 years, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office. Wali Cooke was sentenced August 5 in…
Hancock County schools close after snakes spotted on campus
HANCOCK COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - All schools and offices in the Hancock County School District are closed through Friday due to an environmental safety concern. District leaders…
Storm odds ramp back up again Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More cloud cover and widespread storms are expected Thursday afternoon and evening around Middle Georgia. This Evening It’s been a hotter day across Middle Georgia thanks to more sunshine and reduced rain chances this afternoon. A…
Parents, coaches urged to watch students for heat illness
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Jones County school officials are reminding coaches, parents and students to watch for signs of heat-related illness as fall sports, marching band and…
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office offering free firearms safety course
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is offering a free firearms safety and training course for residents later this month. According to the sheriff’s office, the two-day course begins Monday, August 24, at the Sheriff’s Outreach Section…
Georgia State Patrol trooper charged with DUI after Monroe County crash
UPDATE: The Georgia State Patrol has placed Trooper Roger Graydon on administrative leave following his August 2 arrest on a DUI charge connected to a traffic crash in Monroe County. GSP confirmed Graydon was off duty and was not driving…
Middle Georgia Community Food Bank receives Kroger grant to help feed children
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Many children across Middle Georgia will continue receiving meals outside the classroom thanks to a new grant awarded to the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank. Customers donated by rounding up their purchases at checkout between June…
Woman sentenced to 25 years in Peach County armed robbery case
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 28-year-old woman has been sentenced to 25 years after pleading guilty to charges connected to a 2024 armed robbery at a hotel on Watson Boulevard, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office.…
Crimestoppers seeking man wanted for identity fraud in Monroe County
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 effort to encourage…
Body cam provides broader view of Baldwin County arrest under GBI review
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Body camera footage obtained by…
Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex hiring over 600 positions
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex (WR-ALC) at Robins Air Force Base, has launched an extensive hiring initiative under its Full Throttle Hiring program, aiming to fill more than 600 civilian roles with additional openings…
Atrium Health doctor shares back-to-school health tips for kids
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As students head back to the classroom, an Atrium Health doctor is encouraging families to reestablish healthy routines for the new school year. Dr. Paritosh Kaul…
Free Macon-Bibb after-school program begins August 10
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Registration is open for a free Macon-Bibb County after-school program for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The program begins Monday, August 10, and runs from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, according to Macon-Bibb…
DA: Armed burglar sentenced after Macon teen escaped and called 911
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man who broke into a Macon family's home while armed with two guns was sentenced Tuesday to 20 years, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office. 33-year-old Jarvis Edwards will serve the first…
Georgia lawmakers call for review of Dublin City Schools accreditation status
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Georgia lawmakers are urging the State Board of Education to move forward with a review of Dublin City Schools after…
Houston County students return to class for new school year
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Houston County students in pre-K through 12th grade returned to classrooms Tuesday for the first day of the new school year.…
Houston County school buses roll out as students head back for the first day of school
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It was an early start Tuesday morning as dozens of school buses rolled out from…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores July 27-31
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, July 27 and Friday, July 31. Understanding…
RECALL WATCH LIST: Major household products, food and toys pulled over fire, injury and health risks
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —Major recalls have been issued for popular items due to fire hazards and safety concerns. Galanz Retro refrigerators [caption id="attachment_1978520"…
GHSA moves basketball state championships from Macon to Atlanta for two seasons
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia High School Association is moving its basketball state championships from Macon to Atlanta for the next two seasons while Macon builds a new arena. GHSA announced Monday that the championship games will be played…
Storm odds are lower this evening; expected to climb again tomorrow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The odds for rain are lower this evening following a wet weekend, however another round of scattered activity looks possible Tuesday. This Evening It’s been a mostly cloudy day for much of Georgia thus far however…
Mayor explains what Warner Robins is studying during its data center moratorium
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins city leaders are using a six-month moratorium on data center applications to study potential effects on water,…
Macon Bacon to host home playoff game Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Bacon are heading back to the Coastal Plain League's Petitt Cup Playoffs for the first time in four years, and the organization…
Three Flock camera queries under review in Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says its Internal Affairs Unit is reviewing three Flock camera system queries flagged by the platform's auditing algorithm. The deputies connected to those queries have been denied access to the Flock…
UPDATE: Five more puppies tied to Monroe County animal shelter cruelty case
UPDATE (8/3/26): Former Monroe County Animal Control employee Carlos Santillan turned himself in Monday on five additional counts of aggravated cruelty to animals after…
New Bethel Lodge 180 gives school supplies to East Macon students
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — New Bethel Lodge 180 members helped East Macon students prepare for the new school year Saturday by distributing supplies during…
Man arrested in McDonough in connection with Monroe County forgery case
MONROE COUNTY , Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 54-year-old man was arrested Saturday morning in connection with a forgery investigation in Monroe County, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office said its Warrants Division executed an arrest warrant…