MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a vehicle was struck by gunfire early Monday morning in Macon. According to the sheriff's office, the Macon-Bibb E-911 Center received a call for assistance at 1:03 a.m.…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 53-year-old Warner Robins man died Friday morning following a single-vehicle crash on Langston Road, according to the Houston County Coroner's Office and the Houston County Sheriff's Office. Houston County Coroner James Williams identified the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Famous Mike’s of Macon has closed permanently, effective immediately, the downtown restaurant announced Monday. "There’s no decent way of saying this but, Famous Mike’s is closed permanently, effective immediately," the restaurant wrote on Facebook. The post…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Several urgent safety recalls and a multi-state outbreak are making headlines this week, with potential risks…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 20-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot early Sunday on Houston Avenue, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s…
UPDATE (7/25/26): Warner Robins police say the woman found dead Saturday inside a vehicle off Gunn Road has been positively identified as 70-year-old Teresa “Terri” Meharg. Police say officers were called around 3:46 p.m. to Gunn Road near Madison Place…
UPDATE (7/24/26): Bragg Jam has announced several location changes ahead of Saturday's Concert Crawl. Performances previously scheduled at Serenity will move to Bearfoot Tavern. Central Ticketing has moved to 530 Cherry Street, while the VIP Lounge will be at Churchill’s.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A north Macon invites families to attend a free back-to-school event on Saturday, July 25. It's from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Christ Chapel Macon, located at 170 Starcadia Circle. Organizers say the event will…
BLECKLEY COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Arrest warrants have been issued for a Cochran man in connection with a reported hit-and-run collision involving a limousine, according to the Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office. A sheriff’s office social media post Friday night said…
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Eight people face felony drug or probation charges following a months-long investigation into illegal drug sales in Washington County, according to the sheriff’s office. In a social media post Friday, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — State and local safety leaders joined AAA Friday to remind drivers to slow down, avoid distractions and watch for students as…
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Houston County families gathered across multiple locations for the Houston County Family Connection Back to School Bash, all with…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A lingering cold front will bring continued opportunities for scattered storms this weekend, especially on Saturday. This Evening It's been a mostly cloudy day to finish the work week and that will continue through this evening…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Georgia has suspended operations at all of its club sites for at least 90 days because of what the organization described as "severe operational and financial challenges." The organization announced…
41NBC's Bill Shanks sat down with John Milledge Academy Trojans head coach J.T. Wall to discuss their upcoming season.
UPDATE (7/24): The Georgia National Fair announced two additional concerts on Friday. Southside Worship will take the stage on Sunday, October 11, and Rumba Latina will perform on Sunday, October 18. There are no scheduled concerts on Saturday, October 10…
UPDATE (7/24): GDOT said in a response to a 41NBC inquiry that it anticipates reopening the lane by Wednesday, July 29 but said "the potential of unforeseen conditions encountered during the repair may extend the duration of the closure." ORIGINAL…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County School District is starting the school year by pouring into the people who help shape students every day. Educators filled the Macon Coliseum Thursday morning for the district's annual convocation. This year’s theme,…
UPDATE (7/23/26): The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says the investigation is ongoing. The sheriff's office said the woman's full name is Amber Leann Smith. If you have information, call the sheriff's office at (478) 751-7500 or Macon Regional Crimestoppers at…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An incoming slow moving cold front will bring scattered showers and storms starting Friday and lasting through the weekend. This Evening As expected today has been quiet in respect to rain chances however the temperatures aren't…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Southwest High School English language arts teacher Dr. Amy Gitschlag has been named the Bibb County School District's 2026-27 Teacher of the Year. The district announced the honor Thursday during its convocation marking the start of…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Baldwin County students received free school supplies, haircuts and other support Thursday ahead of the new school year. The Baldwin County School…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Water Ice has won the Downtown Macon French Fry Fight for the second consecutive year, according to NewTown Macon. The restaurant received the most votes for its Pineapple Mango Salmon Fries, earning the Super Spud…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia National Fair has completed its 2026 concert announcements with country singer Tracy Byrd. Byrd, known for songs like "Watermelon Crawl" and "Ten Rounds with Jose Cuervo," will perform Friday, October 16, at 7:30 p.m.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As temperatures continue to climb across Middle Georgia, doctors are seeing more patients affected by the summer heat. Dr. Erskine James with Atrium Health said dehydration…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Jesse McCartney will perform at the 2026 Georgia National Fair on Thursday, October 15, according to the fair. McCartney is most known for his 2004 hit "Beautiful Soul." The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. on the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Thursday will see the lowest rain odds for the week before they climb again heading into the weekend thanks to a slow moving cold front approaching from the north. This Evening It's another partly cloudy afternoon…
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says investigators' observations in the search for Teresa Meharg point to a medical emergency and not foul play. MACON, Georgia…
UPDATE (7/22): Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones says autopsies did not determine the causes of death for the three people found Friday on North…
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia first responders must complete autism response training under the recently signed "Rio’s Law." The new curriculum was developed directly by the Houston County…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — “King of Swing” singer Tucka will perform at the 2026 Georgia National Fair on Wednesday, October 14, the fair announced Wednesday. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. on the Georgia National Stage and is included with…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Rock band Fuel will perform at the 2026 Georgia National Fair on Tuesday, October 13, the fair announced Tuesday. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. on the Georgia National Stage and is included with fair admission.…
LAURENS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Laurens County residents packed a recent county…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The odds for scattered afternoon showers and storms will drop as Bertha pushes west in the Gulf. This Evening Another wave of showers has been pushing north around Middle Georgia this afternoon. A few more showers…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Middle Georgia Community Food Bank is helping provide…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Baldwin County Board of Education has approved the sale of more than 15 acres of former Georgia State Patrol property to Georgia College & State University for $865,000, according to the school district. The property…
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two Atlanta residents are being held without bond after Monroe County deputies say they found more than nine pounds of ecstasy and a handgun during a traffic stop on Interstate 75 Tuesday afternoon. The Monroe…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man in a wheelchair was killed Monday night after he was struck by a Bibb County Sheriff's Office patrol vehicle on Spring Street, according to the Georgia State Patrol. The crash happened at approximately 9:51…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Four juveniles were taken into custody this morning in connection to stolen vehicle found in west Macon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, deputies found a stolen vehicle near Birch Street and Napier Avenue around…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Country singer Darryl Worley will perform at the 2026 Georgia National Fair on Monday, October 12, the fair announced Tuesday. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. on the Georgia National Stage and is included with fair…
TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon woman was killed Monday evening in a single-vehicle crash in Twiggs County, according to the Georgia State Patrol. Troopers responded to the crash on Georgia 18 at about 6:16 p.m. on July 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, July 13 and Friday, July 17. Understanding…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Pop group Hanson will perform at the 2026 Georgia National Fair on Friday, October 9, the fair announced Monday night. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. on the Georgia National Stage and is included with fair…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As students prepare to head back to school, many families are feeling the strain of rising supply costs. To help…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Tropical Depression Two strengthened into Tropical Storm Bertha this evening. It now has sustained winds of 40 mph. This Evening It's a pretty hot afternoon around Middle Georgia under partly sunny skies. Some isolated storm activity…
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 31-year-old man died after a stabbing Sunday night at a home on Ridgewood Drive in Centerville, according to Houston County Coroner James Williams. Williams says Centerville police found Cortez Williamson at the home. Williamson was…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Eye doctors are urging parents to schedule comprehensive eye exams before school…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Country group Lonestar will perform at the 2026 Georgia National Fair on Thursday, October 8, the fair announced Monday. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. on the Georgia National Stage and is included with fair admission.…
HANCOCK COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An elderly man was found dead in a wooded area in Hancock County on Saturday, July 11, according to Hancock County Coroner Dontrelle Andrews. Andrews identified the man as 71-year-old George Burston. He did not…
UPDATE: Hancock County Coroner Dontrelle Andrews identified the man found in Lake Sinclair on Saturday as 26-year-old Tyrin Winkfield. We're still waiting for additional details from the Hancock County Sheriff's Office. ORIGINAL STORY: HANCOCK COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Responders located…