Hot conditions continue Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - This Evening A partly cloudy and hot afternoon will become a partly cloudy and warm night for Middle Georgia. During the evening hours one or two showers or…
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Macon-Bibb County Fire Department welcomes 19 new firefighters
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County Fire Department welcomed 19 new firefighters into the ranks as they celebrated with a graduation ceremony for their Winter 2025 Recruit Class…
UPDATE: Suspect dead after officer-involved shooting in Jones County
UPDATE: (4:00 p.m.) - Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills released new information about a fatal officer-involved shooting in Jones County at a news conference this afternoon in…
Warner Robins Police mourn the loss of K9 Argo days before retirement
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Warner Robins Police Department announced with heavy hearts the passing of its beloved K9 officer, Argo, on May 15,…
Rain chances return again for the weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An incoming cold front is expected to stall out over the northern half of Georgia this weekend and bring some rain to much of the…
New aviation-themed sculpture in Warner Robins showcases student welders’ skills
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new aviation-themed art installation is turning heads in Warner Robins, honoring the city’s deep ties to…
Friday brings on the summer heat
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will surge into the 90s across Middle Georgia to finish the work week. This Evening Mostly sunny skies have been seen across the region this…
40,000 pounds worth of cabbages given out at Brad Henderson Memorial Stadium
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The line was wrapped around Brad Henderson Memorial Stadium, the reason, cabbages. 40,000 pounds worth of cabbages came in on…
From Warner Robins to Beijing: David Perdue arrives in China as new U.S. ambassador
BEIJING (AP) — The new U.S. ambassador to China, former senator and business executive David Perdue, arrived in Beijing on Thursday, just days after China and the U.S. agreed to a temporary break in their damaging tariff war. Perdue said on X that…
Bibb County students graduate from C.H.A.M.P.S. program promoting safety and healthy choices
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office hosted its 2025 C.H.A.M.P.S. Graduation this week, recognizing students who completed the youth-focused safety and life skills program. C.H.A.M.P.S.…
Georgia Republican Steve Gooch launches bid for lieutenant governor
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Senate Majority Leader Steve Gooch on Thursday launched his campaign for lieutenant governor, becoming the latest Republican to say he would model his candidacy on President Donald Trump. Burt Jones, the current Republican lieutenant governor, is expected…
Piedmont Macon hosts Stroke Stroll to honor survivors and raise awareness about prevention
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Piedmont Macon Medical Center hosted its Stroke Stroll Thursday to celebrate stroke survivors from across Middle Georgia. With 80 percent of strokes being preventable, Piedmont Macon…
Woman identified after deadly mobile home fire in Byron
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman who died in a Wednesday night mobile home fire in Byron has been identified as 65-year-old Nancy Ann Cobb, according to Houston County Coroner James Williams. The 911 call came in around 7:15 p.m.…
Twiggs County parents relieved as daughter found alive in California mountains
FRESNO, California (CNN/KSFN/AP) — After more than two weeks of anxious waiting, the Slaton family in Twiggs County, Georgia was overjoyed to hear that…
Publix baby food recall: GreenWise baby food pouches pulled from shelves
(CNN)-Publix Super Markets, Inc. has voluntarily recalled GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food pouches after routine sampling revealed the presence of elevated lead levels. The product, produced by Bowman Andros LLC, was distributed to Publix stores across eight…
Byron man indicted for trafficking 13-year-old girl in Houston County, AG says
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Byron man has been indicted in Houston County for purchasing a 13-year-old girl for sex, according to Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr. According to a news release, 35-year-old Demaria Williams was indicted on Tuesday…
Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful celebrates the community with Awards Recognition Brunch
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - America the Beautiful, performed by Makeda Nichelle accompanied by Jeremy Johnson, rang throughout the room as Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful celebrated with the…
Alligator spotted on Vinson Highway near Fall Line Freeway in Baldwin County
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Baldwin County deputies responded Thursday morning to a report of an alligator in the roadway on Vinson Highway near the…
Walgreens announces store closures, including Macon location on Mercer University Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Signs posted outside of the Walgreens store at 4305 Mercer University Drive in Macon alerted customers that it will close permanently at Noon on…
Arrest made in quadruple homicide investigation in Perry
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Michael James Jordan, 34, was arrested today in connection with a quadruple homicide in Perry, Georgia. The killings occurred at a residence on Gaines…
GBI: Wilkinson County Middle School teacher charged with assault after scissors incident with student
IRWINTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A middle school teacher in Wilkinson County is facing charges after investigators say he held scissors to a…
Missing Jeffersonville woman found alive in California cabin 20 days after she was last seen
FRESNO COUNTY, California (41NBC/WMGT) – A 27-year-old woman from Jeffersonville, who had been missing for more than two weeks, was found alive Wednesday afternoon in a remote cabin near Lake Edison in Fresno County, California, according to a post from…
Groundbreaking held for Larry Walker Arena at Georgia National Fairgrounds
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It was an emotional day in Perry as family, friends and the agriculture community gathered for the groundbreaking of the new…
Michael Thurmond visits Macon as part of his statewide listening tour
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Over at the Mill Hill Community Art Center in Macon, the former Chief Executive Officer of DeKalb County, Michael Thurmond made…
Four arrested, 50+ warrants issued after Eastman police search uncovers stolen truck, guns
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Four people, including two juveniles, were arrested Tuesday after law enforcement executed a search warrant on Livingston Avenue in…
Progress on Neel’s Lofts as the community celebrates major construction milestone with a ceremonial beam signing
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Major progress has been made on Neel’s Lofts in Downtown Macon as the last steel beam…
Bruce Elementary opens on-site health center for students, staff and families
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District and Bruce Elementary School have opened a new school-based health center to provide on-site medical care for Bruce…
Giveaway Thursday offers food to Macon residents
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Teeger Entertainment has announced that the company and its partners will give away free cabbage on Thursday, May 15. The company says all community members are welcome at the event. It's scheduled to start at 3…
Smoke Stack Farmer's Market opens in Macon, offering fresh, local goods year-round
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A new destination for fresh, locally-sourced food has officially opened its doors in Macon. Business owner Biram Chapman has launched the…
Middle Georgia teacher among finalists for Georgia's Pre-K Teacher of the Year
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Erica Mimbs, an educator from Bleckley County Primary School in Cochran, has been selected as a finalist for Georgia’s Pre-K Teacher of the Year award. As a finalist, Mimbs joins an elite group of educators who have…
Macon Mafia member sentenced to prison for illegally possessing firearm
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Nekoase Antwan Vinson, a convicted felon and Macon Mafia member, has received a 107-month prison sentence after illegally possessing a firearm. His sentence stems from a fatal gang-related shooting that occurred in Macon in July 2024. Vinson’s…
Sewer repairs to temporarily close Ashford Park Drive in Warner Robins
Warner Robins, GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Utility Department will conduct sewer service repairs today, at 104 Ashford Park Drive, located near the intersection of South Houston Lake Road and Eric Drive. To ensure the work is completed safely…
Jones County man killed after being struck by vehicle on Grovania Road in Houston County
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man from Jones County died Tuesday afternoon after a vehicle struck him while he was…
Family Hospice opens Dublin office to serve veterans and families in need of end-of-life care
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Many families face difficult decisions when it comes to hospice care. To help meet that need, Family…
Macon Area Habitat for Humanity and Bibb County School District celebrates with a new home dedication ceremony in Lynmore Estates
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon Area Habitat for Humanity and Bibb County School District celebrated with…
Lizella man sentenced to 16 years for distributing fentanyl linked to Mexico-based supplier
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Lizella man who worked with a Mexico-based supplier to distribute fentanyl in the Macon area has been sentenced to more than 16 years in federal prison, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s…
More heat begins to return Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Rain chances will be even lower Wednesday as temperatures climb above average. This Evening Isolated storms are likely around Middle Georgia through the evening and into…
Atrium Health Navicent doctor shares sun safety tips during Skin Cancer Awareness Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An Atrium Health Navicent physician is raising awareness about the risks of sun exposure during Skin Cancer Awareness Month.…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores May 5-9
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — This week's Restaurant Report Card provides food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The…
Bibb County deputies investigating deadly shooting at Freedom Park
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that happened late Monday night at Freedom Park. According to a news release,…
5-vehicle crash blocks I-475 northbound near Zebulon Road in Macon
UPDATE: All lanes have reopened, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– A crash involving five vehicles blocked all lanes of Interstate 475…
Macon-Bibb approves $50 million of SPLOST funds for next phase of 'Paving the Way'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Potholes are one of drivers’ worst nightmares, and hitting one at the wrong angle could cost hundreds in repairs. That’s especially true along Goodall Mill Road, where residents have grown increasingly frustrated by damaged pavement and…
How Middle Georgia will benefit from the state's $37.7 billion FY 2026 budget
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Gov. Brian Kemp (R-Ga.) says the state’s $37.7 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2026 will increase funding for education,…
Lower rain odds Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Rain odds will begin to drop Tuesday after a soggy weekend across the region. This Evening A partly cloudy afternoon is seeing more clouds arrive heading into the…
Georgia becomes second US state to shield maker of Roundup weed killer from some cancer claims
By JEFF AMY Associated Press In a victory for global agrochemical maker Bayer, Georgia has become the second state to shield pesticide manufacturers from some lawsuits claiming that they failed to warn customers of potential dangers. The legislation signed Friday…
Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King enters 2026 Republican race for US Senate
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King on Monday became the second major Republican to enter the 2026 race to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen Jon Ossoff, saying “President Trump needs reinforcements and Georgia needs a new senator.” King jumped…
Pedestrian killed on I-75 near Pio Nono Avenue in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man died early Sunday morning after being hit by a car while walking on Interstate 75 northbound near the Pio Nono Avenue on-ramp, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the scene…
Macon-Bibb Law Enforcement Foundation honors fallen officers and first responders during remembrance ceremony
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – We often take a regular workday for granted—and rarely consider not returning home. But for those in law enforcement…
Moist Mother’s Day weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A cold front moving through Middle Georgia today will stall out over South Georgia through this weekend, spurring on many rain opportunities. This Evening A partly cloudy…
Brookdale Resource Center in Macon honors Danielle Hill as Volunteer of the Year
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Brookdale Resource Center in Macon has named Danielle Hill as its Volunteer of the Year, honoring her dedication…