UPDATE: Warthen man charged in March shooting on Mayview Road in Washington County, firearms recovered
UPDATE (6/13/25): Investigators with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office arrested…
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Current pattern will continue through Father's Day Weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Partly to mostly cloudy days with isolated to scattered afternoon storms are likely over Father's Day Weekend in Middle Georgia. Tonight Isolated storms will…
UPDATE: Jones County teen found safe
UPDATE: The Jones County Sheriff’s Office says Aubree Dews has been located and is safe. ORIGINAL STORY: GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Jones County Sheriff's Office is asking for help finding a missing teenager. According to the sheriff's office, 14-year-old…
'Operation Westside Wakeup' in Macon leads to 11 arrests related to K2, cocaine
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office announced Friday that 11 people have been arrested as part of a drug trafficking…
Man arrested near High Falls on drug, firearm charges
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of selling drugs in the High Falls area. According to a news release,…
Two teens injured in overnight shooting in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two males are in stable condition after an overnight shooting in Warner Robins, according to the Warner Robins Police Department. The shooting…
UPDATE: GBI investigating officer-involved shooting after Wheeler County chase and standoff, suspects identified
UPDATE (10:45 p.m.): The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into an officer-involved shooting that happened Thursday after a high-speed chase through Laurens…
Macon woman honored with Community Hero Award for maternal health advocacy
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Family, friends, and staff members at Piedmont Macon gathered Thursday to surprise a remarkable individual with the "Community Hero Award." This award was…
Washington County Schools names new superintendent as Vickie Harden retires
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Washington County Schools will have new leadership starting July 1 as Superintendent Vickie Harden prepares to retire after more than 30 years in education. The Board of Education has appointed Assistant Superintendent Timothy May to serve…
UPDATE: Man wanted in connection to May 18 triple shooting found dead at Macon home
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Grand Jury recommends major improvements at Bibb County jail after inspection
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Bibb County Grand Jury is recommending major upgrades at the county jail after inspecting the facility in May and raising…
Macon-Bibb polling location moved for Rutland 2 voters after pipe burst at church
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Voters in the Rutland 2 precinct will have a new polling location for the upcoming election due to a burst pipe at Porterfield Baptist Church. In a notice issued Thursday by the Macon-Bibb County Board of…
Man sentenced to prison for identity fraud in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Warner Robins man was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to identity fraud, according to the Houston County District Attorney’s Office. 38-year-old Demetrius Darnel Jones pleaded guilty on June 12 to two counts of…
Reptiles take center stage at Washington Memorial Library summer reading event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Kids slithered by Washington Memorial Library and got a close look at snakes and even an alligator during a special class…
Project SEARCH helping Baldwin High School special needs students find employment
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Baldwin High School is partnering with Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin to ensure that students with special needs can be competitive in…
Perry man sentenced to 30 years for trafficking fentanyl linked to 15,000 'potential' lethal doses
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Perry man was sentenced to 30 years in prison Thursday after pleading guilty to trafficking fentanyl, according to a news release from the Houston County District Attorney’s Office. 44-year-old Joshua James Estep admitted in Superior…
Scattered storms could help some cool off this evening
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An afternoon with heat indexes in the mid to upper 90s will see scattered storms around Middle Georgia through the evening and into…
Piedmont Macon hosts nutrition class to help cancer survivors live healthier lives
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cancer survivors in Middle Georgia got a lesson in healthy living Thursday as Piedmont Macon hosted a class focused…
Florida man admits to stealing plane from Perry and flying across states without license
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Florida man admitted in federal court this week to stealing a plane from a Perry hangar and flying it across multiple states without proper credentials, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District…
Crawford County man killed in single-vehicle crash on Taylor Mill Road
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Crawford County man died Wednesday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash on Taylor Mill Road, according to the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office. According to a news release, the sheriff’s office received a call around 2:59 p.m.…
3 men arrested for attempted drone drop at Washington State Prison
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three men were arrested for trading with inmates at the Washington State Prison on Wednesday, according to Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran. Deputies were made aware of drone activity near the prison on June 11.…
Girls Dig Deeper Initiative hosting drive-thru food distribution in Macon Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Girls Dig Deeper Initiative is holding a drive-thru food distribution Saturday, June 14 in Macon. According to a Macon-Bibb County news release, the event will happen from 9 a.m. to noon at the Bloomfield Community…
Juneteenth Festival in Fort Valley set for this weekend
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Legacy Group Development is partnering with the City of Fort Valley and Peach County to host the annual Juneteenth Festival. The event…
Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful to show Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. documentary on Juneteenth
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful is hosting a showing of the Made for a King documentary on Juneteenth. Asha Ellen, executive…
UPDATE: I-16 West lanes back open after semi-truck crash
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says all Interstate 16 West lanes are back open. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A crash between two semi-trailers blocked all westbound lanes on Interstate 16 near Exit 2 Wednesday afternoon, according to the Bibb…
Isolated storms possible this evening and tonight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Another humid evening across Middle Georgia will likely see a handful of storms. This Evening A warm and partly cloudy afternoon will see the odds…
Inmate death under investigation at Johnson State Prison
JOHNSON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An inmate died at Johnson State Prison on Monday, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. The inmate was identified as Paul Brewster, who died on June 9. According to a news release, the body…
Goodall Mill Road repaving underway in Macon-Bibb County through SPLOST funds
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Goodall Mill Road between Sardis Church and Houston Road is being repaved as part of Macon-Bibb County’s Paving the Way program, according to a news release. The project is currently underway and expected to be finished…
Atrium Health Navicent talks about good nutrition, distribution event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent is hosting a community food distribution drive-thru at the Atrium Health Amphitheater. The event will be held from 9 a.m.…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores June 2-6
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…
Mayor Lester Miller: New initiatives will address overcrowding at Bibb County Jail, save $2.5 million in taxes annually
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Today, Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller announced several new initiatives he says will improve…
PeaceFull Parenting offers breastfeeding tips to new moms
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Becoming a mother can be hard. Most expecting mothers don't know how or where to start, especially when it comes to breastfeeding. That's why we stopped by PeaceFull…
More storms possible this evening and overnight
MACON, Georgia (41NBN/WMGT) - Isolated storms will be possible around Middle Georgia this evening and overnight tonight. This Evening It’s been a warm and partly cloudy afternoon across…
Bibb County deputies ask for help identifying suspect in downtown armed robbery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in an armed robbery that…
City of Milledgeville to host Fourth of July fireworks, celebration
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Milledgeville is hosting a Fourth of July celebration at Central Georgia Technical College. The event will begin just after…
Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency setups for another weather radio giveaway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - We’ve been dealing with a lot of rain lately, that’s why the Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency is holding another giveaway to…
Warner Robins residents get free eye exams, glasses at local clinic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Residents in Warner Robins received free eye exams and glasses Monday and Tuesday during a clinic at the Lindsey Student Support Center. The two-day clinic was a joint effort between the center, VSP Eyes of Hope…
Update: Repairs complete after stormwater pipe failure causes sinkhole in downtown Macon
UPDATE (6/10/2025): MWA says the construction at the intersection of First Street and Pine Street has been successfully completed, and normal traffic patterns have been restored. (ORIGINAL: 6/6/2025) MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A failed stormwater pipe has caused a sinkhole…
Five arrested in Monroe County for meth, cocaine distribution
FORSYTH, Georgia – Five people were arrested on drug charges following an investigation by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, according to a news release. According to a news release, the City of Forsyth received multiple complaints about narcotics sales. In…
Macon man sentenced to 20 years in Houston County
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man is sentenced in Houston County, after he pleaded guilty to Violation of the RICO Act and Trafficking Cocaine. According to Houston County District Attorney Eric Edwards, 57-year-old Joseph Rainey III was sentenced…
Dozen of cats abandoned outside Houston County Humane Society
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In a shocking incident over the weekend, 25 cats were found abandoned outside the Houston County Humane Society late Friday night, crammed…
Local food banks see increase in people visiting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Due to the high cost of living today, local food banks say they've seen an increase in people looking for help. “As prices have increased, we have a…
New state senate committee looks to tackle chronic absenteeism in Georgia schools
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia General Assembly is increasing its efforts to fight chronic absenteeism in schools. The state senate recently announced the…
UPDATE: Teen, man arrested after Sandersville shooting
UPDATE: (5:02 p.m.) - According to Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran, 18-year-old Dayhmon of Tennille, was arrested in connection to the shooting at Sunrise Apartments in Sandersville. He says both suspects are charged with Aggravated Assault. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SANDERSVILLE, Georgia -…
Storm odds remain high this evening
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMTG) - More storms are likely for Middle Georgia this evening and another round looks possible Tuesday. This Evening While Middle Georgia saw a wave of storms…
GDC confirms inmate death at Wilcox State Prison
WILCOX COUNTY, Georgia – An inmate died at Wilcox State Prison on Sunday, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. The inmate, identified as Dominique Cole, died on June 8. According to the GDC, the body was turned over to…
Homeless man fatally hit by train in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A homeless man was fatally hit by a train on Saturday, according to Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones. According to Jones, the fatality happened…
Elderly woman killed, four others injured in multi-vehicle crash in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –An elderly woman is dead and four other were injured after a muti-vehicle crash Friday afternoon in Washington county. Sheriff…
Johnson County man charged with Grooming a Minor
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –A Johnson County man was arrested in Tennessee this week for an 'outstanding felony arrest warrant', according to the Johnson County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's…
Local law enforcement warning residents about new text message scam
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgians, beware! There is a new text message scam targeting drivers. Monroe County Sheriff Brad Freeman warns criminals are using deceptive tactics to…