Rain and storms return Thursday afternoon, some could be severe
Despite the early cloud cover, most of Middle Georgia saw a nice weather day Wednesday. This evening we are tracking a line of storms moving…
Test list
Houston County breaks ground on $30M Matt Arthur Primary School in Perry
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County School District broke ground Wednesday on the new Matt Arthur Primary School in Perry, a $30 million project funded by…
Bibb County offers free summer meals for students; on-site dining returns
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County students can enjoy free meals this summer thanks to the district's nutrition department launching the program for all students…
New Family Justice Center to support crime victims in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - If you're a victim of crime, getting help can be difficult, but for those in Middle Georgia, it's about to get…
Retired Air Force veteran receives home makeover
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A retired Air Force veteran in Middle Georgia, Howard Cowen, and his wife received a much-needed home improvement thanks to a partnership between Home Depot and Rebuilding Together. Cowen, who is battling Parkinson's disease, struggled…
Bibb County among first in Georgia to get medical cannabis dispensaries
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission (GMCC) held a public meeting Wednesday and voted to issue the state's first five dispensing licenses for medical cannabis dispensaries in Bibb, Chatham and Cobb Counties, according to a GMCC…
UPDATE: Baldwin High School to have virtual learning on Thursday
UPDATE(04/26): Baldwin High School students are going to have another virtual learning day on Thursday April 27th as Baldwin County Schools reports that the water pressure issue remains unsolved. Teachers will be in touch with students via email and Google…
Bibb County man arrested for hit-and-run, fleeing police, gun possession
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office S.R.T. Unit arrested 26-year-old Zaterrion Traivante McElhaney on Sunday, April 24, 2023, after he hit a deputy's patrol vehicle and fled the scene, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. The…
TV Judge Glenda Hatchett speaks out after alleged groping by Bleckley County Sheriff
ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN/WSB)- Glenda Hatchett, known for her role as TV's Judge Hatchett, addressed the community support she has received since the investigation into a Georgia sheriff accused of groping her last year while inside a hotel bar in…
Mental Health check-in for teens to be held Wednesday evening
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Girls Dig Deeper Initiative is pairing up with Macon Mental Health Matters to help teens better understand their mental state. The…
Milledgeville and Baldwin County set up water distribution centers
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The City of Milledgeville and Baldwin County have set up water distribution centers for residents who are currently without water. The potable (drinkable) water…
Man stabbed, shoots back in violent altercation in Houston County
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A verbal altercation between two men turned violent on Friday, April 21st, in Warner Robins, Georgia. Raymond Loyd, 34, and Rex Moore,…
Man shot in leg at Ormond Terrace, Bruce Elementary briefly locked down
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Wednesday morning, a man was shot at Ormond Terrace in Macon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the shooting…
GBI seeking information woman's 2004 disappearance
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is working with the Washington County Sheriff's Office and Sandersville Police Department to investigate the disappearance of a woman who hasn't…
Scattered storms possible Wednesday, a few could be strong
High pressure moved out of our area today, leaving us with a warm day and a few storms, mainly south of Dublin. Wednesday will be another warm day, with highs in the mid and upper 70s. By the afternoon a…
Macon-Bibb County celebrates economic development, history at State of the Community Luncheon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mayor Lester Miller highlighted economic development and history preservation during Tuesday's State of the Community luncheon at the Macon City…
Macon man arrested after drug bust on Ivy Brook Way
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A 31-year-old man was arrested after an investigation into a complaint filed on a residence in the 500 block of Ivy Brook…
Help limit your child's testing anxiety ahead of Georgia Milestones
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - With the start of spring comes mandatory state testing across Georgia. Students are preparing for the Georgia Milestones Assessment. This is a comprehensive summative assessment program spanning grades three through high school. For some students, testing…
Houston County church raises $45,000 with cake auction
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Houston County church says it raised more than $45,000 by just selling cakes. According to a news release from Centerpoint Church of Warner Robins, it raised the funds by holding its annual cake auction.…
Miss Georgia shares her story with youth at Warner Robins church
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - 2022 Miss Georgia Kelsey Hollis spent the weekend inspiring students in Houston County. The Houston County native spoke at a youth program at Warner Robins Word of Life Ministries on Sunday. During the event, 22-year-old…
Dublin City Schools superintendent receives Trailblazer Award
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Superintendent for Dublin City Schools received a top honor while attending the 2023 Georgia School Superintendent’s Association in Savannah. Superintendent Dr. Fred Williams was selected for the Marvin E. Lewis Sr. Trailblazer Award. The honor…
4 WRPD officers reinstated following Houston DA recommendation
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Warner Robins Police Department has reinstated four Narcotics Investigation Unit (NIU) officers to full duty Tuesday afternoon. This follows a recommendation from the Houston County District Attorney’s Office. Last week, six team…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores April 17-21
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, April 17 and Friday, April 21, 2023. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red, which is…
Teen shot in neck at Brentwood Avenue
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A teen was shot on Brentwood Avenue Tuesday afternoon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, an incident was called in around 1:36 p.m. concerning…
Two Bibb County School District students named Gates Scholars
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Two Bibb County School District high school seniors have been named Gates Scholars, making them two of only 750 students nationwide to receive the honor. Howard High School’s Nyah Clifton and Southwest High School’s Tatiana Traore were…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office arrests man for drug possession and firearms
31-year-old Sabian Sharod James of Macon was taken into custody and charged with multiple counts of Trafficking Narcotics, Possession with Intent to…
Macon native Quintez Cephus among 5 NFL players suspended for violating gambling policy
Three NFL players were suspended indefinitely Friday for betting on NFL games in the 2022 season, while two other players, including the 12th overall draft pick a year ago, received six-game suspensions for betting on non-NFL games at a league…
Georgia Power bills likely to rise by 12% in June
ATLANTA (AP) — State regulatory staff and Georgia Power Co. have agreed on a plan that will boost power bills by 12% in June to cover the higher costs of natural gas and coal that the utility burns to generate…
Baldwin County Schools Closed Tuesday
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- All schools within the Baldwin County School District will be closed Tuesday, April 25th. According to a release by the school district, the closure is due to low…
UPDATE: Some Milledgeville water customers will be without water Tuesday, possibly longer
UPDATE: (10:30) - On Monday, The City of Milledgeville issued an emergency water conservation request for residents on city water and sewer. This was done…
UPDATE: Investigators need help identifying suspect in minibike, foot pursuit
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff's Office deputies recovered a stolen AR-15 on April 20, after pursuing a "young male" on a minibike who was…
Man pleads guilty to 2020 murder in cell phone fight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man pleads guilty to a 2020 deadly shooting that started with a fight over a cell phone. Macon Judicial Circuit…
Rain returns this week as temps slowly warm
We had a nice, but cool start to the week today, with highs in the low 70s and partly cloudy skies. We will continue to see some…
Brookdale needs volunteers to help plant blueberry bushes
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The garden at the Brookdale Resource Center in Macon is looking for volunteers to help plant blueberry bushes. The garden supplies fresh fruit…
Small town newspaper expands to Macon
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Monroe County Reporter says it is expanding to Macon-Bibb County. Newspaper owner Will Davis says it will focus on news primarily out of north…
Senators Ossoff and Warnock help secure funding for new Wilkinson County sewer system
MCINTYRE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Wilkinson County is building its first ever public sewer system thanks to help from Georgia senators Jon Ossoff…
82-Year-old man dies after East Macon house fire
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- An 82-year-old man died after a house fire in east Macon Sunday afternoon. According to Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones, the fire happened at…
Public visitation held for Otis Redding III on Monday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A public visitation is being held for Otis Redding III Monday afternoon. Redding III's obituary cites that the event is to start at…
Comedian Jo Koy brings his 2023 World Tour to Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Comedian Jo Koy is bringing his highly anticipated 2023 Jo Koy World Tour to Macon on December 1, 2023. The show will be held at the Macon City Auditorium and is presented by Icon Concerts. Jo Koy…
Warner Robins Police Department's Narcotics Investigation Unit placed on administrative leave amid misconduct allegations
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Warner Robins Police Department's Narcotics Investigation Unit (NIU) has been placed on administrative leave following allegations of misconduct.…
11-year-old struck and killed by vehicle in Macon
UPDATE: The 11-year-old victim of this incident has been identified as Shamaar Palmer. The next of kin has been notified, and the traffic collision is still under investigation. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An 11-year-old is dead after being struck by…
Cordele police searching for "armed and dangerous" man
CORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Cordele Police Department is searching for a suspect they say is "armed and dangerous". On April 19, officers responded to a shooting in…
SUV stolen from Forsyth dealership
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man accused of stealing a vehicle from a dealership. Investigators say the man pictured above stole a Cadillac…
Cold front brings cooler temperatures and a few showers Saturday
We have had some beautiful spring weather this week in Middle Georgia, with highs warming back into the 80s. A cold front pushing through Saturday will bring an end to the 80s for the next week or so. Highs over…
1 shot, 1 stabbed in Warner Robins altercation, deputies seek information
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people are hospitalized after a physical altercation in the 100 block of Arthur Street in Warner Robins Friday night,…
Houston County Sexual Assault Response Team signs 2023 protocol, aims to support victims
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) signed its 2023 Protocol at the Houston County Courthouse on Friday,…
Museum of Aviation hosts former POWs panel for 50th anniversary of Operation Homecoming
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Museum of Aviation commemorated the 50th anniversary of Operation Homecoming, which brought back nearly 600 American Prisoners…
Just Tap'd hosting annual Craft Beer Festival in downtown Macon Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Just Tap'd is hosting its annual craft beer festival on Saturday, April 22 from 1 to 5 p.m. at 488 First Street in downtown Macon, featuring…
Beyond the Bell hosting free public health fair in Macon this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Beyond the Bell, a local organization committed to providing the Macon community prevention programs & resources to reduce substance use in youth, is hosting a free…
Brookdale Resource Center in Macon seeks volunteers for garden planting initiative
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Brookdale Resource Center is seeking volunteers to help plant their garden, which aims to provide food for residents and serve as an educational opportunity…