'Summer Breeze' drug sweep nets multiple arrests in Washington County
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More than two dozen people are facing drug charges under a law enforcement operation known as Summer Breeze Drug Sweep. The Washington County…
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Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections encourages voter registration
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The third Tuesday of September is known as 'National Voter Registration Day', and the Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections is pushing for your vote. According to Mike…
City of Dublin appoints new Police Chief
DUBLIN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Dublin Police Department has a new Police Chief. Keith Moon was appointed to the position on September 15, after serving as Interim Police Chief since December 2021.…
Highs in the 90s are returning across Middle Georgia this afternoon.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - High temperatures are returning to the lower 90s around Middle Georgia as the sunny pattern keeps its grip on the Peach State. Today It was another…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores September 12-16
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, September 12 and Friday, September 16, 2022. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red. All scores…
UPDATE: Man hospitalized, 15-year-old boy in custody after Fort Valley shooting
UPDATE: Fort Valley Police Captain Marberry has provided some more information, as well as corrections to the previous release from Fort Valley Police concerning the shooting at Indian Oaks Apartments. Marberry says the victim is not a juvenile, but a…
Summertime heat returns this week
Well we knew that our taste of fall last week was too good to be true, and in typical Middle Georgia fashion, we will get a bit of Summer's revenge this…
Monroe County deputies warn of TikTok challenge following auto theft arrest
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is warning of a TikTok challenge following the arrest of a 14-year-old for auto theft. Deputies were…
Warner Robins city council keeps millage rate at 9.98 mills
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins city council votes to keep its millage rate at 9.980 mills, during Monday night's meeting. Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick and city council members heard from residents during the final of three public…
Fort Valley woman killed, infant injured in crash along Hwy 96
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Fort Valley woman is dead and an infant is in critical condition following a morning crash in Peach County. Georgia…
Houston County School District opens 'Student Support Center'
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Students and families in Houston County will now have access to more resources under one roof. The Houston County School District recently repurposed Lindsey Elementary School,…
Laurens County School District investigating social media post
DUBLIN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Laurens County School District is investigating a post that's circulating social media. It's causing outrage and concern over several communities. We have chosen not to show…
Macon man dies in crash early Monday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A male passenger is dead after a fatal crash on Pio Nono Avenue a little in the early hours of Monday. According to the Bibb County…
UPDATE: 16-year-old dies after being shot Tuesday night
UPDATE (9/16) : A 16-year-old has died after being shot Tuesday night in the 3300 block of Hollingsworth Road. That's according to a Bibb County Sheriff's Office news release, which said Deputy Coroner Luann Stone dentified the victim as I’ming…
Macon Mental Health Matters offers courses to help teens deal with mental health issues
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Macon Mental Health Matters is looking to change the stigma surrounding mental health. It's doing so with a course known…
Museum of Aviation helping fight hunger around the world
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Rise Against Hunger and Northrop Grumman partnered with the Museum of Aviation, to pack 10,000 meals to be shipped around the world for those who…
Middle Georgia school receives national recognition
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Kings Chapel Elementary is one of six Georgia schools named as a 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools Program. The award is based on a school’s overall…
UPDATE: Man arrested in connection with robbery of north Macon Dollar Tree
UPDATE (9/16): A 23-year-old is now in custody in connection to the armed robbery of Dollar Tree on 175 Tom Hill Sr. Blvd. this week. A Bibb…
UPDATE: Judge approves temporary closure of M&M Grocery in Macon
UPDATE: Superior Court Judge Howard Simms has approved Macon-Bibb County's request to order the temporary closure of M&M Grocery on Montpelier Avenue. A hearing has been…
Perry school named 2022 National Blue Ribbon School
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Houston County elementary school is one of six Georgia schools named as a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among…
UPDATE: 23-year-old man found dead in east Macon
UPDATE: A 23-year-old man was found dead Thursday night in east Macon. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded to a call of a person shot at the…
Historic Macon unveils new headquarters
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Historic Macon Foundation unveiled its new office headquarters Thursday. The preservation group moved from Poplar Street to the old fire hall No. 4, located at 950 Third…
Bibb schools receive donation from law firm
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Forrest B. Johnson and Associates Law Firm presented a $10,000 donation to the Bibb Education Foundation Thursday. $5,000 will go to Ballard Hudson Middle School and…
Publix Super Market Charities donates $5 million to Feeding America food banks
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - September is Hunger Action Month, and Publix Super Market Charities is donating more than $5 million to hundreds of Feeding America…
Local health providers recommend high-dose flu vaccine for those 65 and up
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As we approach flu season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending those 65 and older get a high-dose…
Macon Hispanic Fest happening this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Several organizations are coming together to host Macon's Hispanic Fest during this Hispanic Heritage Month. The event is happening Saturday at Rosa Parks Square on Poplar Street.…
Nice weather continues Friday
High pressure has really taken over control of our weather here in Middle Georgia this week and Friday will be no exception. Overnight, clear skies will allow lows to drop into the…
Macon elementary school celebrates 'Dot Day'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Heard Elementary School celebrated International Dot Day Thursday by showing off some art work. Dot Day started with a book titled The Dot. It's a story of…
2 Arrested in Washington County for attempting to smuggle items into prison with drone
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Two people were arrested early Sunday on September 11th, when Washington County Deputies made contact with a suspicious vehicle…
More sunshine today in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - High pressure is keeping the sunshine over Middle Georgia this week. Today It was another mild morning around Middle Georgia as clear skies and temperatures…
Man hospitalized after drive-by shooting on Montpelier Avenue
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 33-year-old man is in stable condition at the hospital after being shot Wednesday night on Montpelier Avenue. A Bibb County Sheriff's Office news release…
Dry weather continues this week
It was another gorgeous day across Middle Georgia, from the start in the 50s to the mid 80s and sunshine this afternoon. Overnight it won't be quite as chilly across the…
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park hosting 30th annual Indigenous Celebration this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park is hosting its 30th annual Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration this weekend. This will be the first time since the…
Forsyth fire chief reflects on time in role ahead of retirement
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Forsyth Fire Department is saying goodbye to a long time employee and leader. Fire Chief David Herndon is retiring September 30.…
Peyton Anderson Cancer Center now offering oncology services
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) - The Atrium Health Navicent Peyton Anderson Cancer Center is now offering a new service to its patients. The center held a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday to…
Macon-Bibb EMA hosting emergency preparedness fair Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb Emergency Management Agency is hosting an emergency preparedness fair this weekend. The fair will offer personal safety and health items, Covid testing, first aid…
Monroe County woman dies in house fire
UPDATE: The Monroe County Sheriff's Office identified the victim of Wednesday's fire as 63-year-old Joanne Turner of Forsyth. FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT ) — One person is dead following a…
Alheizmer's Awareness Walk happening in Wilkinson County this weekend
TOOMSBORO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The city of Toomsboro is holding an Alzheimer's Awareness Walk this weekend to raise money for Alzheimer's research. The walk, set for Saturday, will…
Sunny days to hang around for Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - High pressure will keep sunny skies around Middle Georgia for the next several days. Today It was the coolest morning of the week for Middle…
Perry man accused of vehicular homicide in Tennessee
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (41NBC/WMGT) – A Perry man is behind bars in Tennessee and charged with vehicular homicide after crashing his car on Labor day. 24 year old Jamir Johnson, of Perry, Georgia, is charged with vehicular homicide and three-counts of…
Fall-like weather continues this week
We had a beautiful day with plenty of sunshine and low humidity, and this is just the start for what will be a nice week. Tomorrow will be a cool start…
Man, woman arrested following raids of 2 Sandersville homes
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man and woman were arrested Tuesday after two homes were raided following a several months long investigation into illegal drug sales. 49-year-old Ernest…
Georgia National Fair implements new clear bag policy
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia National Fairgrounds is implementing a new clear bag policy. Any bag bigger than a wallet must be clear to enter the park. Bags can be brought from home or you can buy a Georgia…
Georgia's Old Governor's Mansion undergoing conservation process
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — If you're driving past the Old Governor's Mansion in Milledgeville, you'll notice construction happening. The mansion is undergoing extensive external conservation. The process is done every…
Baldwin County Fire Station 4 extends hours to help with response time
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you live on the south side of Baldwin County, you'll likely see a quicker firefighter response time. That's because…
NewTown Macon announces winners for Downtown Business Initiative
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - NewTown Macon announced the winners of its Downtown Diversity Initiative Tuesday. Tedra Huston, Geleesa Denta, Materra Drafts, Shabrea Duffy, Dr. Anissa Jones and Deon…
23-year-old shot and killed in Baldwin County Monday, man charged with murder
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 23-year-old woman was shot and killed in Baldwin County on Monday, and a man is now charged with murder. According to the…
Alcohol license revoked at Rodeo Bar and Grill following weekend shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Sheriff David Davis is revoking local night club Rodeo Bar and Grill's license to serve alcohol. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's…
UPDATE: Victim identified in fatal wreck on Gray Highway
UPDATE: The victim of the incident has been identified as 31-year-old Nicholas Chalker, according to Deputy Coroner Luann Stone. She says the next of kin has been notified. MACON,…
Student found with firearm in backpack at Northside Middle School
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A student at Northside Middle School came to school with a firearm on Tuesday. According to a statement from Dustin Dykes, Principal…