Macon man sentenced to life plus more for fatal shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Macon man who shot and killed a man in November of 2020 has been sentenced to life plus 5 years in prison.…
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Macon man sentenced to 30 years for 3 counts of Child Molestation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Macon man has just been sentenced to 30 years, with the first 17 years in prison, after pleading guilty to…
Teen sentenced to 50 years for fatal shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A 19-year-old has been sentenced to 50 years, with the first 25 years in prison, in connection to a fatal shooting from late December of…
Another pleasant day on deck Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will warm more Tuesday afternoon as plenty of sun sticks around. Today It was a chilly and clear morning around Middle Georgia as most of the region began the day with temperatures in the mid…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores January 30-February 3
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, January 30 and Friday, February 3, 2023. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red. All scores…
Staying warm this week
Hope everyone is enjoying a few days of "false spring" here in Middle Georgia, as highs warmed to the 70s this afternoon. Tomorrow will bring another nice day to the area, but a few more clouds are likely, especially during…
UPDATE: Missing Jeffersonville man found safe in Irwin County
UPDATE: Jeffersonville Police say 72-year-old Tommie Lee Stephens was found safe in Irwin County. JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Jeffersonville Police need the public's help finding a missing man. A post on the department's Facebook page Monday night said 72-year-old Tommie…
16-year-old hospitalized after Warner Robins shooting
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 16-year-old boy is now out of the hospital after being shot in the hip Monday afternoon. That's according to a Warner Robins Police Department news…
Black History Month banners commemorate Perry's African American community
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The city of Perry is celebrating Black History Month in a big way. Banners featuring the first African American doctor, dentist, city clerk and other…
Middle Georgia Regional Library invites you to join Black History Month reading challenge
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Middle Georgia Regional Library is putting a unique twist on celebrating Black History Month. The library has launched a reading challenge that is open to everyone throughout…
Fatal traffic accident on Eisenhower Parkway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a traffic collision that occurred Sunday February 5th just before 7:30 p.m. on Eisenhower Parkway between Log Cabin Drive…
Northside Drive Circle K robbed
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Circle K on Northside Drive was robbed early Sunday morning February 5th. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, a male went into the Circle K…
Shots fired at Warner Robins Food Depot
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Police in Warner Robins need help learning who was shooting near the Food Depot on Watson Boulevard Saturday morning February 4th. Officers were called…
Twiggs Jail inmate dies, GBI investigates
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Twiggs County Jail inmate was found unresponsive in his jail cell on Sunday. The Twiggs County Sheriff's Office say that detention officers found 37-year-old Jessie Woodard…
UPDATE: Two 18-year-olds and a Juvenile arrested for Baldwin County murder
UPDATE: The GBI says Jarius Washington is now in custody. MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)---Two people have been arrested, and another is wanted, for a recent…
UPDATE: Grammy winner Lupe Fiasco won't take stage at 2024 Cherry Blossom Festival
UPDATE (2/5/24): Grammy winner Lupe Fiasco won't take the stage at the Cherry Blossom Festival after all. In a Facebook post on Sunday,…
Staying dry this weekend
Clear skies and cool conditions moved in across Middle Georgia this afternoon behind a cold front, setting up for a cool, dry weekend. Overnight lows will be dropping to freezing by early…
Senator Jon Ossoff visits Byron to announce drinking water upgrades
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Senator Jon Ossoff visited the City of Byron Friday to announce drinking water upgrades that will benefit the community. During his visit, Senator…
Valentine's Day mural showcase brings color to downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Valentine's Day mural showcase is taking place in the heart of downtown around Cherry Street Lane, Mulberry Street Lane and Broadway Lane. This…
Little Mr. and Miss Cherry Blossom Pageant happening Saturday at Wesleyan College
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Get ready for the 2023 Little Mr. and Little Miss Cherry Blossom Pageant! The event, set to take place on…
Descendant of William and Ellen Craft sharing family legacy Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A special event is being held at the Cannonball House in Macon on Saturday, February 4. The event, which starts at 1:30…
Sunshine returns to Middle Georgia ahead of the weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgians will finally see some sun on Friday following a cloudy week. Today Widespread rain moved through Middle Georgia to kick off the final day of the week. For most of the region all the…
Rain moves out Friday, cold air moves in
Most of Middle Georgia is stuck in the clouds and rain this evening as an area of low pressure gets closer. Overnight we will see heavy rain in…
Hotel Forty Five celebrates first anniversary with giveaway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Hotel Forty Five in downtown Macon is celebrating its one-year anniversary and is looking toward the future. Featuring a rooftop bar, restaurant, and…
Macon-Bibb Bicentennial Committee unveils 3D mapping show for 200-year celebration
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb Bicentennial Committee teased a very special video Thursday that's set to air soon. A 3D mapping of the beginnings…
UPDATE: Juvenile arrested for deadly Baldwin home invasion
UPDATE: The GBI says a juvenile is in custody in Baldwin County for the shooting incident that left an 18-year-old dead. They have also identified the victim as Syee…
Groundhog Day sees more clouds and rain around Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Rain chances will climb for Middle Georgia throughout the day on Thursday. Today Most of Middle Georgia will be stuck under a blanket of clouds throughout the day today. On a related note, General Beauregard Lee…
Wesleyan College celebrates Chinese Lunar New Year
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Wesleyan College held its annual Chinese Lunar New Year celebration Wednesday night. The event featured games, craft tables and Chinese snacks, followed with a concert…
Police in Gray looking for men wanted in crimes across Georgia
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Police in Gray are looking for two people they say broke into multiple vehicles in a neighborhood Wednesday morning. They say the…
Rain moves in Thursday evening
Clouds have been hanging around all week, keeping temps mild in Middle Georgia, but we will add some rain to that forecast tomorrow. A stationary boundary is parked over Middle Georgia…
Macon-Bibb starts Black History Month with celebration of Rosa Parks
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb officially kicked off Black History Month Wednesday with a ceremony honoring the late civil rights icon, Rosa Parks. The event, hosted by…
MTA increases bus fare for first time in 15 years
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb Transit Authority (MTA) is increasing its bus fare for the first time in 15 years. The bus fare will now…
Golf carts now allowed on certain city streets in Perry
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The city of Perry is making a big change to transportation by introducing new regulations for personal transportation vehicles, including golf carts.…
Washington Memorial Library extends hours
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Washington Memorial Library is extending its hours for your convenience. Effective Wednesday, February 1, residents will have earlier access to the library and its materials thanks to…
Deputies: Man connected to family shooting in Bibb arrested in Jones County for home invasion
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Law enforcement officials say 40-year-old Terrell Mills was already wanted out of Bibb County for the shooting…
UPDATE: Man in custody in connection with shooting of family in south Bibb County
UPDATE (1/31/23): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is in custody in connection with the fatal shooting of Pinalkumar Patel earlier this month.…
Clouds and warm conditions hang around Wednesday
We saw a warm and muggy end to January today, as highs warmed into the low 70s across Middle Georgia. Overnight, clouds will be hanging around, keeping lows in…
Bibb County School District begins new strategic plan design for education
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County School District is working on a new comprehensive five-year strategic plan to help shape the district's future. "So…
NewTown Macon offers volunteer opportunity with 'Macon Hype Team'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - If you're looking for a way to get involved with your community and support the downtown events in Macon, NewTown Macon is now…
UPDATE: GBI identifies man taken into custody after Warner Robins standoff
UPDATE: The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is now investigating Tuesday's officer-involved shooting. A GBI news release identified the suspect as 32-year-old Renaldo Rashad Smith and said he's currently in…
Mostly Cloudy Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mostly cloudy conditions will stick with Middle Georgia Tuesday afternoon. Today It will be a nicer day than Monday for Middle Georgians, but that isn't saying a lot. The skies will largely remain mostly cloudy, however…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores January 23-27
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, January 23 and Friday, January 27, 2023. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red. All scores…
Warming up Tuesday, clouds stick around
It has been a cloudy, rainy start to the week, but warmer weather is on the way. Overnight we will be seeing some dense fog across the area, as our…
Baldwin Sheriff's Office taking action to rebuild trust with law enforcement
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Local law enforcement officials in Middle Georgia are expressing disbelief after the release of a video showing the death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis in early January. The video shows five Memphis police officers beating Nichols,…
GBI: East Dublin officer responds to shots fired call, immediately shot by suspect
EAST DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is conducting an independent investigation into an officer-involved shooting that happened in East…
Young boy's love for military history leads to special visit to Museum of Aviation
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A young boy from southern California, Colton Williford, is capturing the hearts of many with his love for military history…
Join the conversation: 'On the Table' returns to Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Community Foundation of Central Georgia announced Monday the return of the community-driven On the Table. On the Table, set to start March…
Local middle school students receive $10,000 toward college education
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Six Hutchings College and Career Academy students are proud recipients of the REACH Georgia scholarship. This scholarship will provide $10,000 toward each student's college…
Events set to highlight Rosa Parks, Black History Month in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two events are happening in Macon this week to kick off Black History Month. Friends of the Rosa Parks Square committee is holding a Black History Month Kickoff on Wednesday, Feb. 1. The event starts at…
Train collides with car on Lake Terrace Court, driver in critical condition
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is in critical condition after a train collided with a vehicle Sunday night. That's according to a Bibb County Sheriff's Office news release, which says it happened just before 8 o'clock on Lake Terrace…