Over 60 pounds of marijuana recovered during traffic stop
CRISP COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)—A traffic stop leads to a drug arrest in Crisp County on Tuesday. The Crisp County Sheriff's Office says a deputy pulled over a California…
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Community groups show appreciation to Bibb County teachers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— It's Teacher Appreciation Week, and several organizations showed their appreciation to Bibb County teachers on Wednesday. Fathers Among Men, District 32, and Adjust Your Vision served…
Man sentenced to 10 years for trafficking semi-automatic rifles
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A Macon man convicted for his role in trafficking semi-automatic rifles was sentenced on Tuesday, after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm by a…
Acres & Oak Kitchen selected as 'Small Business Rock Star'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A middle Georgia small business was selected as a 'Small Business Rock Star.' The Georgia Department of Economic Development selected 'Acres…
Macon-Bibb Fire Department prepares for new fire training facility
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It was a bittersweet moment for the Macon-Bibb Fire Department on Wednesday. The fire department lit its last fire at its…
One act of kindness becomes nationwide challenge
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Rodney Smith's life changed after he decided one day to get out out of his car to help an elderly man mow his lawn. Smith…
Congressman Sanford Bishop presents checks in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Congressman Sanford Bishop spent Wednesday in Middle Georgia with big checks in hand. He presented Central Georgia Technical College with a check for $11.4 million.…
Man arrested for drugs and guns while out on bond for similar charges
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A 22 year-old has been arrested in connection to guns and drugs being found in the 700 block of Tidewater…
The heatwave continues for Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Another day with highs in the 90s awaits Middle Georgia this afternoon. Today There will be plenty of sunshine around Middle Georgia again this afternoon…
Monroe County Sheriff's Office looking for man, woman in BP robbery
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — On Tuesday afternoon, Monroe County deputies were dispatched to the BP on Rumble road in reference to a theft. Investigators say camera…
Georgia Secretary of State says people came out in record numbers on first day of early voting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Early voting started Monday, and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says people came out in record numbers on the first day. Nearly 30,000 Georgians cast…
Staying hot with scattered storms Wednesday
It was a hot day in Middle Georgia, with Macon finally hitting the 90° mark this afternoon for the first time in 2022. We will be seeing a chance for…
Herschel Walker makes campaign stop in Milledgeville
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Herschel Walker made a stop in Milledgeville on Tuesday. Walker was born and raised in Wrightsville, about 45 miles…
Ocmulgee National and Historical Park honoring Native American history
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - John Brown and Pedro Zepeda will build a 13-foot canoe for the Ocmulgee National and Historical Park Visitors Center. Brown, who is part…
Houston County Schools getting head start in recruiting teachers
PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Like many school districts, the Houston County School District has a shortage of teachers. Leaders are hoping to fill those positions with former…
Middle Georgia professor, lawmaker react to leaked Supreme Court document
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT )— The unprecedented leak of a draft to strike down federal protections of abortion rights by the Supreme Court is on the forefront on many…
Warner Robins Police Department investigating after teen shot in the face
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Police Department is investigating after a teenager was shot in the face Tuesday afternoon. Officers say they responded…
Man charged in connection to January murder on Columbus Road
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A man has been charged in connection to the death of a man who was fatally shot in January of 2022. According to…
Another hot afternoon with isolated storms awaits Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Most of Middle Georgia will see highs of at least 90 degrees this afternoon. Today The heat continues for the Peach State, especially the…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores April 25-29
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, April 25 and Friday, April 29,…
CVS on Gray Hwy robbed at gunpoint
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a commercial armed robbery that took place just after 2:00 a.m. Tuesday at the CVS, located at 1271 Gray…
Eurie Martin's family hosts vigil on 63rd birthday
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A lot can happen in five years. For Eurie Martin's family, a lot hasn't happened to get justice for his untimely death. On what would have…
Naomi Judd's death offers reminder of need for mental health awareness
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Country music star Naomi Judd died on Saturday, one day ahead of the start of May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month.…
Macon-Bibb Health Department to hold Community Vision Clinic Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb Health Department, along with the Prevent Blindness Association of America, is hosting a vision clinic on Tuesday, May 3. Dr. Stephen Summerow…
Heat continues this week along with scattered storms
It was a hot day in Middle Georgia with a few pop up storms that fired up this evening. Most of the storms are moving out and weakening…
Forsyth hosting second 'Taco Week'
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Forsyth-Monroe Chamber of Commerce is holding the second annual Taco Week this week. The event was started as a way to fight back against the impact of…
Milledgeville Fire Department to host youth basketball fundraiser
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Milledgeville Fire Department is hoping to combat crime in the area with a fundraiser basketball game. The Fire Department hosts the event each…
Early voting starts in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Early voting started Monday. If you plan to vote early, there are a few things to keep in mind. One of the most important things…
Hot week on deck for Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Summer conditions are taking over in Middle Georgia this week. Today It was another mild morning around Middle Georgia. Temperatures were in the low to…
Man shot in traffic on Pio Nono Avenue
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was shot while driving Saturday on Pio Nono Avenue near Spencer Circle just after 5:00 p.m. According to a press release, a 60-year-old male was traveling on Pio Nono Avenue when a green Ford…
Man killed in hit and run on Pio Nono Avenue
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man died after being struck by a car around 10:00 p.m. Saturday night in the 2800 block of Pio Nono Avenue. 61-year-old Nathaniel Poole, of Macon, was crossing Pio Nono Avenue on foot. He was…
Bibb deputies: 30-year-old man shot near Bowden Homes Friday night
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that happened on Cedar Avenue near Bowden Homes Friday night. It happened just after…
Jones County deputies respond to suicide call, charge man with Murder
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- In March, deputies with the Jones County Sheriff Office were called to respond to a suicide. That case is being…
Man with gun arrested at Dublin bank
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A man was arrested at the Morris State Bank in downtown Dublin Friday. Police say Tommy Green entered the bank around 9 a.m., and told employees…
Byron man sentenced to life in prison for 2017 shooting
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A man arrested for a murder in 2017 has been sentenced after a four day trial. According to a post from the Macon…
Local businesses prepare for Mother's Day traffic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mother's Day is happening next weekend, and the National Retail Foundation says spending is expected to reach a record high of $31.7 billion this year. Local…
Houston County kindergarten registration begins next week
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Kindergarten registration for the Houston County School District starts Monday. The district says it uses May as a kindergarten round up, as it helps encourage parents to…
Macon-Bibb partners with non-profit to host potato giveaway
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — If you drove by Carolyn Crayton Park on Friday, you probably noticed lots of potatoes. Macon-Bibb partnered with Society of St. Andrew to host a…
Sign-ups open for 13th annual All About Animals Rescue Run
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — All About Animals is hosting a 5K in a few weeks, and they're encouraging people to sign-up for the event. The 13th…
NFL Legend Peyton Manning honors Demaryius Thomas
DEXTER, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Peyton Manning and the Peyback Foundation partnered with Georgia Tech to provide scholarships for students from Laurens County in honor of Demaryius Thomas. Demaryius Thomas,…
L.H. Williams Elementary prepares for Georgia Milestones testing
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - L.H. Williams prepared for the Georgia Milestones test with a pre-test pep rally Friday. Starting Monday, students will be tested in three subjects: reading,…
Wilcox County man arrested following his 2-month-old's hospitalization with multiple injuries
WILCOX COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Wilcox County man is now in custody after deputies say he caused injuries to his 2-month-old son that required the…
Pop-up showers and storms are likely this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Pop-up storms are returning to the forecast as a summertime pattern takes over in Middle Georgia heading into May. This Evening/Tonight…
Fatal single car accident on I-16
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— An accident on I-16 near Ocmulgee East Boulevard has killed a man and sent his wife to the hospital. According to Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones, the couple…
Houston County DA's Office offering $8K for tips in cold case
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Houston County District Attorney's Office is offering an $8,000 reward for tips that lead to an arrest in an unsolved homicide…
Business owners share thoughts on Warner Robins downtown development
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Warner Robins leader have talked about creating a downtown for many years, with discussions being centered around Commercial Circle. Carmen Antonio is the owner…
Anchor Tucker Sargent celebrates 10 years with 41NBC
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - 41NBC is celebrating evening anchor Tucker Sargent and his 10 years on air in Middle Georgia. Tucker Sargent joined the 41NBC news team in April 2012 as a news reporter. He then moved to Sports Director…
HomeFirst to host free, virtual Homebuyer Education Workshop
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — If your dream is to own a home, the non-profit 'HomeFirst Housing Resources' in Macon wants to help you. It's hosting a free virtual Homebuyer…
W.S. Hutchings College and Career Academy to add mobile food truck learning lab
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Students in the culinary program at W.S. Hutchings College and Career Academy will get the opportunity to add…
Macon Arts Alliance hosting ceramic art exhibit this week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Arts Alliance is hosting the 17th annual Fired Works exhibit this week. Artists from around Georgia are getting to put their ceramic sculptures…