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…
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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…
Icky weather kicks off final week of January
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A wet pattern has taken over Middle Georgia to end the month of January. Today There was an abundance of rain to begin the morning in Middle Georgia. It moved in yesterday evening with heavy rain…
Fort Valley Police looking for 7 wanted for forgery
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Fort Valley Police Department needs your help finding seven people. (Photo courtesy of Fort Valley Police Department) Police say they are wanted for forgery in the fourth degree, and conspiracy to commit a crime.…
Man wrecks stolen vehicle in Jones County after police chase
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is behind bars after a multi-county police chase ended in a crash in Jones County on Thursday afternoon. The Jones…
Tubman Museum's annual 'All That Jazz' concert, gala happening Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Tubman Museum's annual "All That Jazz" concert and gala is happening Saturday night at the Macon City Auditorium. Attendees can expect a night of music, live performances, and an after-concert dance party. Doors open at…
This weekend brings warmer weather and Sunday showers
High pressure over Middle Georgia kept us dry and cool today, but it will start to push east Saturday, setting up for some big forecast changes. Southeasterly winds…
Veterans High School student Sam Neary wins Georgia music competitions with original composition
KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Veterans High School 11th grader Sam Neary has a passion for singing and playing piano, and it has led…
Jones County student named 'Youth of the Year'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Georgia names its 2023 Youth of the Year. Jones County High school junior Erionna Finney received the honor during a gala at Middle Georgia State University, Thursday night. She…
Monster Truck Wars returns to Middle Georgia for night of family fun, giant truck mayhem
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Monster Truck Wars returns to Middle Georgia Saturday for a night of family fun and giant truck…
Eliminating cervical cancer: North Central Health District encourages women to get pelvic exams
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In 2020, the World Health Organization set a goal to completely eliminate cervical cancer in 100 years. As of now, cervical cancer…
Man arrested in failed bank robbery attempt in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is charged in connection with a bank robbery attempt Friday morning at Truist Bank, located at 3600 Mercer University Drive. A Bibb County Sheriff's Office news release says the attempt was reported just after…