Nice day ahead
It was another chilly morning across Middle Georgia with temperatures in 40s. Some spots like Eastman, Dublin, McRae, and Vienna were in the 30s. Not going to take very long to warm up…
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Woman dies after being struck by vehicle on Mercer University Drive, investigation underway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 67-year-old woman is dead after being struck by a vehicle Saturday night on Mercer University Drive. A Bibb…
Houston County DA: Woman arrested in connection with 2020 death of 2-year-old
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — 32-year-old Kianna Davis has been arrested in connection with the 2020 death of two-year-old Karter Ambrose, according to Houston…
Second escaped Bibb County inmate apprehended in Atlanta, woman also charged
UPDATE (4:30 p.m.) - A woman is in custody in connection with hindering the capture of Marc…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office arrests 22 in Fraud Investigation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrested 22 people in connection with a Conspiracy to Commit a Felony Investigation. On October 13, it was…
Temperatures start to rebound Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Following a blast of cold air after Halloween Middle Georgia will begin to see warmer conditions return Friday afternoon. Overnight It will be another frigid night around Middle Georgia where once again the record low temperature…
Jones County Boil Water Advisory issued after major water main break
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Boil Water Advisory has been issued for multiple areas in Jones County, including the 300 through 800 blocks of…
GMC Prep claims One Act Region Championship in Milledgeville's NewDay USA Center
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Military College Prep School has won the title of Region 5A Division II One Act Champions following its performance of "Once on This Island, The Musical" in Milledgeville. On the stage of the NewDay USA…
City of Perry ensures financial transparency with in-depth audits
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Anyone interested in learning about how the City of Perry generates revenue or spends taxpayer dollars can trust that the city’s financial reports…
Play Streets Macon bringing pedestrian-friendly street party to downtown Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Visitors to downtown Macon can come out to a pedestrian-friendly First Friday street party as part of the Bike Walk Macon Play Streets…
Macon Water Authority to help enforce anti-litter law in effort to preserve Ocmulgee River
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In a move to protect local waterways, some Macon Water Authority (MWA) employees are being granted the authority to issue tickets to individuals caught littering. The…
Monroe County Sheriff's Office cracks down on illegal tobacco sales to minors
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says it arrested multiple people following a series of compliance checks across local convenience stores.…
Georgia DNR reminds pet owners to tag and register non-native reptiles
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding pet owners to tag and register their non-native reptiles before the deadline…
Monroe County Sheriff's Office warns residents of rising identity theft scams, tactics
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - With identity theft at an all-time high, it's easier than ever to be the victim of a scam. While phone,…
Houston County voters to decide on SPLOST renewal for infrastructure, public services
HHOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston County voters will head to the polls Tuesday to decide if they'll renew the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST). County…
Cool weather to stick around another day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Highs will remain more than 10 degrees below average Thursday afternoon. Overnight It will be bitterly cold across Middle Georgia tonight. A Freeze Warning is…
Firearm found in student's backpack at Houston County High School
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A firearm was discovered today in a student's backpack at Houston County High School during an administrative search, according to school…
UPDATE: Monroe County deputies arrest man wanted for terroristic threats, battery
UPDATE (11/1) - Deputies say Patrick Hartman is now in custody. ORIGINAL POST…
Bibb County Sheriff pens letter to mayor, commissioners calling for action on new jail following inmate escape
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County Sheriff David Davis urged Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller and county commissioners Tuesday to…
Baldwin County residents to vote on sales tax increase for road projects
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Baldwin County voters face a decision this Election Day that could accelerate road and bridge repairs throughout the county. The…
500+ runners to participate in Macon Music Half Marathon Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — More than 500 runners from across more than a dozen states and Washington, D.C. will be in Macon this Saturday for the Macon Music Half Marathon. The event, organized by the Macon Tracks Running Club, Visit…
CeeLo Green to headline Otis Redding Foundation's 'O'Tis The Season' benefit concert in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Grammy Award-winning artist CeeLo Green will be the special guest at the Otis Redding Foundation's annual O'Tis The…
UPDATE: Arrest made in connection with June 2022 shooting that left woman dead
UPDATE (10/31/23 - 12:42 p.m.) - 43-year-old Rickanian Tremain Williams…
Macon's Rose Hill Cemetery unveils interactive kiosk offering personalized tours, historical insight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon's Rose Hill Cemetery is making it easier than ever to unlock Macon's history—right at your fingertips! Tuesday, the…
Bibb deputies: Man dies after ATV crash on Guy Paine Road
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is dead after an ATV crash on Guy Paine Road early Tuesday morning. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says…
Bibb County School District celebrates Teachers of the Year
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County School District…
Major cold front to arrive on Halloween
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A powerful cold front will likely bring the first freeze of the season to Middle Georgia later this week. Tonight Cloud cover will increase overnight,…
Macon's Cherry Blossom Festival to honor veterans Sunday with downtown parade, F-15 flyover
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Cherry Blossom Festival is saluting veterans with a Veterans Day Parade set for this Sunday, November 5, at…
Road repaving this week to disrupt school commutes in Twiggs County, district announces
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Road repaving will cause traffic delays on Bullard Road starting Tuesday, October 31 through Wednesday, November 1. This will affect school commutes to Jeffersonville Elementary, Twiggs County Middle School and Twiggs County High School, according to…
Former Milledgeville Housing Authority clerk admits to $575,000 theft, faces up to 10 years in prison
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An Eatonton woman pleaded guilty Monday to stealing $575,000 from the Milledgeville Housing Authority by overpaying…
John Berry's 27th annual Christmas Tour coming to Macon's Grand Opera House
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Grammy Award-winning artist John Berry is set to bring holiday cheer to Macon as part of his 27th Annual "Christmas…
Bibb deputies: 5 charged in alleged Spirit Halloween shoplifting spree
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested five people after reports of shoplifting at separate Spirit Halloween locations in Macon. The suspects face…
Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top to play Macon Amphitheater in March 2024
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — American classic rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top are set to rock the Macon Amphitheater on March 24, 2024 as…
UPDATE: Arrest made in Saturday night shooting that left 14-year-old dead
UPDATE (10/29 - 10 a.m.): One person is in custody in connection with a Saturday night shooting that left a 14-year-old dead. Deputies say a…
UPDATE: U.S. Marshals arrest Warner Robins murder suspect
UPDATE: (10/27) - A man wanted for a murder in Warner Robins two weeks ago has been caught. U.S. Marshals arrested Anthony Jones in Reynolds Friday afternoon. Investigators say…
Georgia's visually impaired youth shine at first Cane Quest in Forsyth
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Visually impaired youth across Georgia received a spotlight on their abilities during the first Cane Quest event held in the state on October 27. Hosted by the Braille Institute, the event brought together participants for a…
Bibb deputies: Suspect found hiding in air duct after Friday morning gas station robbery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One person is in custody in connection with a robbery that happened just after 10 a.m. on Friday.…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office seeks help identifying armed robbery suspects at Shell gas station
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public's help in identifying two suspects involved in an armed…
CGTC alum, Forsyth mayor recognized as Alumni of the Year by Technical College System of Georgia
SAVANNAH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Central Georgia Technical College’s (CGTC) vice chair of its Board of Directors, Eric Wilson, has been named one of 23 Alumni of the Year by the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). Wilson, who also serves…
UPDATE: Macon teen Joshua Brinson found safe
UPDATE (10/27) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says it has been notified Joshua Brinson was found safe at a family member's home. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________…
Jones County Sheriff's Office is asking for your old medication
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – On Saturday, law enforcement will get rid of old medication. The Jones County Sheriff's Office is doing its part as the DEA…
Georgia woman arrested in Monroe County for Identity Theft
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Georgia woman is behind bars in Monroe County, accused of Identity Theft. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says it has received several reports recently from residents, claiming fraudulent Verizon accounts opened using their information.…
Escaped Bibb County inmate Chavis Stokes taken into custody in Montezuma
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Chavis Stokes, one of the four inmates who escaped the Bibb County Jail, is back in custody. U.S. Marshals arrested him…
Houston County man sentenced to 45 years for child sexual abuse crimes
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Houston County jury convicted 62-year-old Mehmet Cekil on multiple charges, including aggravated child molestation and sexual battery to a…
UPDATE: GBI makes arrest in connection with Saturday shooting in Milledgeville
UPDATE (10/25) - The GBI says it has arrested Herbert Lee Ingram Jr.…
PGA HOPE helps veterans stay active through pro golf lessons
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Warner Robins is bringing the game of golf to veterans and active duty military as part of the…
BrightFarms Indoor Farm to bring jobs, fresh produce to Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new indoor farm is coming to the Macon Airport East Industrial Park, and it’s promising new jobs for the county,…
Federal judge rules that Georgia's congressional and legislative districts are discriminatory
ATLANTA (AP) - A federal judge ruled Thursday that some of Georgia's congressional, state Senate and state House districts were drawn in a racially discriminatory manner, ordering the state to draw an additional Black-majority congressional district. U.S. District Judge Steve…
Warner Robins pharmacy among first in Georgia to offer medical cannabis
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Robins Pharmacy in Warner Robins, along with Omega Pharmacy in Omega and Tifton Drug Company in Tifton, made history on…