Herschel Walker stops in Forsyth on campaign trail
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Senate candidate Herschel Walker made a stop in Forsyth Wednesday. As part of his "Unite Georgia Bus Tour," Walker gave a speech at Meadows Clay…
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Jones County Sheriff's Office warning parents about TikTok Challenge
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Jones County Sheriff's Office is warning parents about a possible TikTok challenge that could put teens in danger. The sheriff's office issued the warning on its Facebook page after a student needed medical attention Tuesday…
High Falls State Park opens reservations for Hurricane Ian evacuees
JACKSON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – High Falls State Park has opened reservations to people evacuating. Reservations to the campgrounds at High Falls are filling up quickly. Park manager Terry Miller…
Laurens County welcoming Hurricane Ian evacuees
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As Hurricane Ian continues to move north, Florida residents and those who live on the Georgia coast are continuing to evacuate. One of those…
Baldwin County Sheriff's Office investigating 'possible drive-by shooting'
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is in stable condition at the hospital after a "possible drive-by shooting" Tuesday night. It happened just before midnight in the area of…
Atlanta Motor Speedway offering campgrounds to those seeking shelter from Hurricane Ian
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Atlanta Motor Speedway is opening it's campgrounds to those seeking refuge from Hurricane Ian. The campgrounds will provide camping spaces free…
Georgia Department of Transportation prepares for impact from Hurricane Ian
Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has taken some actions to help prepare for the impact of hurricane Ian. According to a release from…
UPDATE: Escaped inmate in custody
UPDATE: MCSO says that the escaped inmate Robert Jenkins is in custody per the U.S. Marshalls, and that the vehicle was located in Muscogee County, Georgia. FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Monroe…
Mostly cloudy and breezy day ahead for Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cloud cover and wind will increase today as Hurricane Ian makes landfall in Florida. Today Cloud cover made its way into Middle…
Ian brings increasing clouds, breezy weather Wednesday
It has been a beautiful fall day in Middle Georgia with mostly sunny skies and cool temps, but we will soon be seeing the influence of Hurricane Ian on…
6-year-old girl hospitalized after being shot in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 6-year-old girl is in stable condition at the hospital after being shot on Wren Avenue Tuesday night. A Bibb County Sheriff's Office news release…
Milledgeville man found dead with multiple gunshot wounds
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Baldwin County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide after a man was found dead at his home Tuesday. A Baldwin County Sheriff's Office news…
Macon-Bibb shelters preparing to house Hurricane Ian evacuees
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Residents in Florida are evacuating their homes ahead of Hurricane Ian's arrival, and several humanitarian groups in middle Georgia are preparing to house those impacted…
Middle Georgia farmers preparing for possible impact of Hurricane Ian
VIENNA, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Farmers across middle Georgia are preparing for the potential of severe weather. With Hurricane Ian inching closer to Florida, its possible…
Macon 16-year-old charged with murder of another teenager
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –A Macon teenager was arrested Tuesday in connection to the shooting death of another teenager. A 16-year-old is in custody after Bibb County Investigators charged him…
Dooly County preparing for Hurricane Ian impact
VIENNA, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Rural parts of middle Georgia are taking precautionary measures ahead of Ian's arrival. The storm was a Category 3 hurricane as of Tuesday night…
Macon Water Authority preparing for Hurricane Ian impacts
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Water Authority is clearing its stormwater systems of debris and blockages ahead of any potential impact from Hurricane Ian. MWA has made several…
Governor Kemp issues State of Emergency due to Hurricane Ian
Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Governor Brian Kemp issued a state of emergency for all counties in Georgia Tuesday to prepare for hurricane Ian's impact predicted to take place…
Clouds and wind begin to move into Middle Georgia this afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cloud cover and wind will increase this afternoon in Middle Georgia as Hurricane Ian continues north. Today Sunny conditions continued to…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores September 19-23
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, September 19 and Friday, September 23, 2022. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red. All scores…
Macon woman killed in housefire
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman is dead after an early morning fire near downtown Macon. Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones tells 41NBC the blaze started around 4 this morning in the…
1 dead, 1 hospitalized after east Macon crash
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One person is dead and another is in the hospital after a two-vehicle crash in east Macon Monday night. A Bibb County Sheriff's Office…
Temps cool ahead of potential Ian impacts
Fall weather is back in Middle Georgia for the start of the week behind a cold front that pushed through today. Lows overnight will be falling into the mid…
Cherry Blossom Festival named 'Best Festival in the World'
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The International Cherry Blossom Festival is named "Best Festival in the World." The festival recently received more than 20 awards from the International Festivals &…
Local emergency management agencies preparing for possible severe weather from Ian
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Several middle Georgia Emergency Management Agencies are staying weather aware ahead of the possible impact of Ian. As Hurricane Ian nears Florida, middle…
Bobby Jones Performing Arts Center removed from Historic Macon's Fading Five list
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Historic Macon announced the removal of the Bobby Jones Performing Arts Center from its Fading Five list. The Bobby Jones…
Macon-Bibb Mayor's Literacy Alliance holds its first luncheon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb Mayor's Literacy Alliance held its first literacy luncheon on Monday. Guests in attendance included Mayor Lester Miller and Bibb County Superintendent Dr.…
Sunshine sticks around to begin the final week of September
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The sunny conditions will continue today in Middle Georgia. Today It was a slightly muggy morning around Middle Georgia, however the skies were clear…
Man dies after being shot in May
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones tells 41NBC 67-year-old Phillip Wynes died Saturday from complications following a shooting injury. Wynes was shot on Bailey Avenue while he…
Two dead after car wreck in Washington County
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two men are dead after a wreck in Washington County Saturday night. According to the incident report by the Georgia State Patrol, Briant Ware of…
Nice weekend on the way
What a change from yesterday for our weather in Middle Georgia! Highs today topped out in the low 80s and upper 70s across the area with low humidity and clear skies. Overnight we will see our temps fall into the…
Macon family still searching for family member missing since April
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— A Macon family is urging the community to help in the search of their loved one. We sat down with the family who says…
Macon-Bibb donates 250 acres to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historic Park
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)-- Macon-Bibb County announced this week, it donated several land parcels to the Ocmulgee Mounds Historic National Park. The 250 acres located off of Ocmulgee…
Georgia Military College breaks ground on new annex
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)--Georgia Military College broke ground Friday, on a plan to renovate and expand one of its buildings for its preparatory school. Cadets have trained at Historic Wilder…
Museum of Aviation dedicates new engine display
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Museum of Aviation received a special exhibit for one of its older aircraft. It held a celebration event to showcase the acquisition of…
FVSU names Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The 2022 Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal has been named for Fort Valley State University. FVSU says that internationally renowned plastic surgeon and FVSU alumnus Dr. Wright Jones will be the Grand Marshal for the upcoming…
Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce names new President and CEO
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Friday, September 23rd, the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce wrote that Macon native Jessica Walden would be the new President and CEO of the chamber. A press release from the chamber says the board of directors…
Cool, dry air returns for Friday
Today was the first day of Autumn and in Middle Georgia that meant near-record high temps (98° in Macon!). A more fall-like pattern is on the way overnight tonight and…
Stacey Abrams makes stop in Macon to address healthcare
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Democratic candidate for Georgia Governor Stacey Abrams stopped in Macon Thursday to talk healthcare. She held a news conference at Daisy Park across from…
Johnson County School District implements additional safety measures at stadium
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Johnson County School District has partnered with law enforcement to improve safety at the football stadium. Johnson County Schools Superintendent Dr. Christopher Watkins…
Lane Southern Orchards preparing for upcoming fall festivities
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - September 22 marks the first day of fall, and Middle Georgians are getting ready for the festivities. Lane Southern Orchards in Peach County is…
Cold front to arrive in Middle Georgia later this evening
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A cold front arriving later this evening in Middle Georgia will bring cool and dry air ahead of the weekend. Today Today is the first day…
Funeral announced for teen killed in wreck
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Memorial services for Carlos Estuardo Lara Cepeda Graves, age 17, will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, September 23, 2022, in the Chan Stanley Memorial Chapel of…
UPDATE: Driver, Bibb deputy exchange gunfire during traffic stop
UPDATE (7:11 a.m. 9-22-2022) - The driver in this case has been identified as 31 year old Dale Watson of Macon Bibb. He is currently being held in the Bibb LEC on multiple charges. Once the GBI completes its investigation, the…
First day of fall will feel like summer in Middle Georgia
It was another hot day in Middle Georgia for our last official day of Summer. Thursday brings the Autumnal Equinox, as well as the hottest…
Centerville moving forward with plan for 'Town Center'
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Centerville City Council is moving forward with its plan to create a future "Town Center." The goal is to provide a place near Center Park…
Bibb County Schools collect water donations to help Jackson, Mississippi water crisis
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Schools are addressing the water need in Jackson, Mississippi. Five schools donated hundreds of cases of water. The…
Macon-Bibb purchases mill property on Coliseum Drive with plans for development
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb Commissioners approve a major land purchase with the hope of revitalizing part of east Macon. Commissioners approved a $14 million deal…
Rebuilding Macon will host "Macon's Cookin'" fundraiser
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)--Rebuilding Macon, a local non profit organization, is set to host the 30th annual "Macon's Cookin'" fundraiser. The event will feature popular dishes from Macon restaurants. There will also be…
Smiley's Flea Market to host Hispanic Heritage Celebration
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Hispanic newspaper 'Que Pasa', is hosting its annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Sunday. The event will feature many Hispanic artists, a variety of food,…