Cold front Friday could bring strong to severe storms to Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An incoming cold front will cap off the rainy week with a chance for some severe weather in Middle Georgia.…
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UPDATE: Deputies identify man who died in May 24 Key Street shooting
UPDATE (5/29/25): The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has identified the man who died as 62-year-old Isiah Macon. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man is…
Macon Rehabilitation & Healthcare celebrates new renovations and renewed investment with Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon Rehabilitation & Healthcare held a ribbon cutting on Thursday celebrating new renovations to the facility…
Macon nonprofit food drive gives away 100 bags to local families
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A nonprofit in Macon is doing its part to make sure families have food on their tables with their food pantry…
Middle Georgia Regional Library to host Summer reading challenge
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Middle Georgia Regional Library is launching its Summer Reading Challenge to encourage reading across all age groups. The program runs from June…
UPDATE: Three Macon-Bibb firefighters released from hospital after fire truck crash
UPDATE (10:10 p.m.): The third firefighter is being discharged from the hospital now, according to Macon-Bibb Chief Communications Officer Chris Floore. UPDATE: Two Macon-Bibb County firefighters…
Downtown Milledgeville launches summer giveaway to reward local shoppers
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A summer promotion aimed at supporting local businesses in downtown Milledgeville will give shoppers weekly chances to win $50 starting in June, according to a news release from Milledgeville Main Street. The "Ready. Set. Summer Giveaway!"…
'We're just so proud': Cherry Blossom Festival Marketing Director after economic impact reveal
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 2025 Pinkest Party on Earth may be over, but its economic impact on the community lives on. The Cherry Blossom Festival, via…
Middle Georgia small businesses battle inflation without raising prices
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Inflation and recent tariffs have impacted large corporations, but what is the impact on small businesses? Even handmade products cost small businesses big money. That's…
Residents, human rights group voice concerns in protest outside of Bibb County Jail
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Calls continue for better living conditions for inmates at the Bibb County Jail. Today, the Human and Civil Rights…
UPDATE: Robins Financial Credit Union robbery suspect arrested
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says 37-year-old Sidney Leshay Bryant of Macon was identified as the suspect in…
Multiple rounds of storms possible Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The rainy pattern of the week continues Thursday with storms possible through much of the day. This Evening A partly cloudy afternoon will see more clouds…
Golden Hour Foundation to host walk in Milledgeville
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Golden Hour Foundation Inc. is hosting The Golden Mile on June 7 at 11:30 a.m. at the Oconee River Greenway, located at 420…
Montezuma police cracking down on illegal four-wheeler use on city streets
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Montezuma Police Department is working to identify and locate people accused of illegally riding four-wheelers on city streets. According to a news release, shared Wednesday with Flock Safety Camera photos attached, some of those involved…
2025 Cherry Blossom Festival generates $6.5 million economic impact for Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Cherry Blossom Festival announced that the 2025 event generated a $6.5 million economic impact for the city of Macon. The festival took place March 21–30 and made a significant financial impact on the local economy…
Wrightsville woman charged with 10 counts of child molestation
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Wrightsville woman is facing 10 counts of child molestation after authorities arrested her last week in Waycross on a warrant issued out of Johnson County, according to a news release from the Johnson County Sheriff’s…
Planet Fitness’ High School Summer Pass program begins soon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Planet Fitness Clubs across Middle Georgia are hosting two open houses to start the gym's Free High School Summer Pass Program. Through the…
Forsyth Memorial Day shooting leaves two arrested, one more arrest pending
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two men were arrested and a third arrest is pending following a Memorial Day shooting in Forsyth, according to the Forsyth Police Department. At 8:11 a.m. on May 26, officers responded to Union Hill Apartments at…
Georgia Supreme Court upholds Baldwin County murder conviction
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Georgia Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the murder conviction and life sentence of Ray Eugene Pollard, who was found guilty in the 2020 shooting death of Jonathon McAfee in Baldwin County. According to court records, evidence…
Man arrested for trading with inmates at Washington State Prison
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was arrested Tuesday morning for allegedly trading with inmates at Washington State Prison, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. In a news release, the sheriff’s office said the incident happened around 3:30…
Death of Sparta man under investigation after body found in woods
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was found dead in the woods Friday, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance from the GBI in investigating the death of 63-year-old John Wesley Thomas of…
Jackknifed tractor-trailer blocks I-75 South lanes in Monroe County
UPDATE (11 p.m.): All lanes are now back open for travel. MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A jackknifed tractor-trailer blocked two lanes of I-75 South near Rumble Road Tuesday…
Middle Georgia swim coach, retired firefighter stress water safety as summer season begins
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As temperatures rise and more people head to pools, lakes, and rivers, safety experts in Middle Georgia are reminding families that a fun day on the water starts…
Strong storms likely this evening; odds drop tomorrow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A line of storms will pass through Middle Georgia this evening and into tonight, bringing heavy rain and possibly damaging winds. This Evening …
MTA giving back to community with free rides on Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority is offering free rides and hosting a community event this Friday. MTA’s annual "Free Fare Day" is set for Friday, May 30 from 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Free rides will…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores May 19-23
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 scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, May 19 and Friday, May 23. Understanding…
Dublin VA Medical Center honors fallen heroes on Memorial Day
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Memorial Day was marked with deep respect at the Dublin VA Medical Center, where veterans and staff came together to honor those…
Westside football coach Sheddrick 'Spoon' Risper announces final season at the school
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Sheddrick "Spoon" Risper, head football coach at Westside High School, announced on Facebook that the 2025 season will be his final one leading the Seminoles. The Thomaston native shared the news in a post Monday. "Well,…
41NBC Memorial Day Blood Drive begins across Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A life-saving tradition continued Monday as the 13th annual 41NBC Memorial Day Blood Drive started across Middle Georgia. According to the American…
Warner Robins honors late service members in Memorial Day ceremony
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Today, Middle Georgians gathered to remember their loved ones and others who have put their lives on the line for the…
Humanitarian Gang Inc. to host backpack giveaway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —Humanitarian Gang Inc. is hosting its third annual “Back 2 School Drive-Thru Giveaway” for local students in need. The event will take place from 9 to…
Coroner: 57-year-old woman killed in motorcycle crash on I-75 in Perry
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 57-year-old woman died Monday afternoon in a motorcycle crash on Interstate 75 northbound near Mile Marker 135 in Perry, according to Houston County Coroner James Williams. Williams said the crash happened just before 2 p.m.…
Elevated rain odds continue Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Scattered storms will be likely again Tuesday afternoon following several of them Monday. This Evening Isolated to scattered storms are ongoing around Middle Georgia and will continue through the evening and overnight hours. A Level…
Coroner: Motorcyclist killed in Sunday crash on Highway 49 north near Byron
UPDATE: Georgia State Patrol says the crash happened around 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Investigators say a Harley Davidson motorcycle was heading east on Highway 49 and approached the intersection with Spooner Drive. A Toyota Corolla was traveling south on Spooner Drive…
Man arrested after mother and daughter found dead in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man has been arrested in connection with a double homicide in Warner Robins, according to the Houston County Sheriff’s Office. The incident happened around 6:35 a.m. on May 25 in the 200 block of…
Two injured in early morning shooting at Legacy at Wesleyan apartment complex
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two people were injured in a shooting early Saturday, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The shooting occurred around 12:26 a.m. on May 24 at Legacy at Wesleyan apartment complex, according to a news release.…
UPDATE: Suspects in custody after fleeing from crash scene following Laurens County chase
UPDATE: Both suspects are now in custody, according to an update from the Laurens County Sheriff's Office. ORIGINAL STORY: DEXTER, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Law enforcement agencies are searching for two men who ran from a crash scene Friday night in…
Rain chances will climb leading up to Memorial Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Another stationary front will drape over Middle Georgia for the third weekend in a row, leading once again to isolated and scattered storm chances. This Evening A mostly sunny afternoon will lead into a mostly clear…
Houston County hosting second fire department town hall on May 27 to gather public feedback
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston County is hosting a second town hall meeting Tuesday, May 27, to gather public input…
Operation Softback Book to host chicken and waffle fundraiser
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Operation Softback Book is hosting a chicken and waffle fundraiser this weekend to support its charitable efforts. The event will take place from…
Macon-Bibb closes Ocmulgee River access at Amerson Park ahead of Memorial Day weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County has closed access to the Ocmulgee River, "especially in Amerson River Park," due to dangerously fast water…
Macon-Bibb to open pools and splash pads Saturday, May 24 as summer heats up
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County will open several pools and splash pads on Saturday, May 24. According to a news release,…
Bibb County Board of Education gives tentative approval to $482.1M FY26 budget
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Board of Education on Friday gave tentative approval to a $482.1 million budget for Fiscal Year 2026.…
Montezuma police searching for suspect who fled traffic stop near Kountry Farms
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Montezuma police are searching for a suspect who fled from a traffic stop Friday near Kountry Farms, according to a…
South Bibb Recreation Complex shares pool safety reminders ahead of Memorial Day weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As Middle Georgia families head to the water to start summer break, officials at the South Bibb Recreation Complex…
UPDATE: Man last seen Wednesday in Milledgeville found dead in Oconee River
UPDATE (5/23/25): Milledgeville Police say Timothy Freeman was found dead in the river around 11:30 a.m.…
Macon Mental Health Matters hosting trauma-focused symposium this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A two-day symposium hosted by Macon Mental Health Matters is bringing together mental health experts and community partners to explore how trauma and…
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office offers free youth basketball camp in June
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a free basketball camp for youth in Bibb County, according to a news release.…
Bibb County deputies search for suspect in Chevron armed robbery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man connected to a commercial armed robbery, according to a news release. The…
Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin launches life jacket loaner station at Oconee River Greenway
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin has launched a new Life Jacket Loaner Station at…