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.…
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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…
Slightly cooler finish to the week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Highs should stay below 90 degrees Friday before they climb again through the weekend. This Evening A sunny afternoon will see a few clouds arrive through the evening and into the overnight hours. It should be…
41NBC Memorial Day Blood Drive set for next week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 13th annual 41NBC Memorial Day Blood Drive is set to take place May 26–29 across Middle Georgia. Regional communications manager at the…
Warner Robins police chief urges parents to enforce summer curfew, department boosting patrols to deter youth crime
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With school out for summer, law enforcement and community leaders are warning that youth…
Nine Middle Georgia contestants to compete in Miss Georgia and Miss Georgia’s Teen pageants
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Nine young women from Macon and Warner Robins are set to represent our area at the upcoming Miss…
Knight Emerging City Champions fellowship deadline approaching for young community leaders
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The deadline for the Knight Emerging City Champions fellowship is quickly approaching. Rachel Umana, executive director of Bike Walk Macon, was the first fellowship winner from Macon in 2015. She said she used her $5,000 micro…
Crimestoppers offers reward for information on fatal Mid-Town Daiquiri Bar & Grill shooting in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of those involved in the fatal shooting at Mid-Town Daiquiri Bar & Grill on May 18. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is actively…
NAACP: Changes coming to Bibb County Jail following meeting with Sheriff Davis
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Immediate changes are coming to the Bibb County Jail following a meeting between the NAACP and Sheriff David Davis, including…
Dublin VA Medical Center hosts VA2K walk to support homeless veterans and wellness
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Veterans, staff and supporters came together Wednesday at the Dublin VA Medical Center for the annual VA2K, a walk…
White Road in Byron to close for 35 days starting June 2 for roundabout construction
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – White Road in Byron will close for 35 days beginning Monday, June 2, as crews complete construction on a new roundabout at the intersection with Peavy and Williams Roads, according to a Facebook post from the…
Strong breezes will continue Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - . This Evening What has been a sunny afternoon around Middle Georgia will see high clouds arrive through the late afternoon and evening. It will not be…
Man dead after fiery crash in Washington County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead after a single-vehicle crash in Washington County, according to the Georgia State Patrol. The crash happened May 20 on Harts Ford Road. Troopers say the driver of a Ford F-450 was traveling…
13 arrested, 2 wanted in multi-agency drug investigation in Milledgeville
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Thirteen people were arrested and charged after a 13-month, multi-agency drug investigation in Milledgeville, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The…
Two Macon men arrested after break-in at Jones County Animal Shelter
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Macon men have been arrested after a break-in at the Jones County Animal Shelter in which a dog was unlawfully…
Baldwin County schools get grant to improve football safety
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Baldwin County School District has received a second grant from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation to support player safety. Dexter Ricks,…
Bibb County School District announces Class of 2025 Valedictorians and Salutatorians
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County School District has announced the Valedictorians and Salutatorians for the Class of 2025, recognizing 14 high-achieving seniors across its high schools for their academic excellence and community leadership. According to a news release…
New Georgia law bans sale of pets in public spaces
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Pet owners in Georgia take note: a new law now bans the sale of dogs, cats and domestic rabbits in public spaces, including roadsides, parking lots, parks, fairs and seasonal flea markets. Dee Allison, Director of…
Robins Air Force Base honors fallen service members in annual Memorial Day ceremony
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As Memorial Day approaches, Robins Air Force Base is honoring airmen, soldiers and sailors who have made the…
Storms possible overnight; more heat tomorrow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An incoming cold front could bring a few storms to Middle Georgia ahead of the sunrise Wednesday. This Evening A mostly sunny and hot afternoon will…
Teen, juvenile arrested in connection to two Macon shootings that targeted homes
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two males, including a juvenile, have been arrested in connection to two shootings that happened in Macon on April 21…
Woman arrested in connection with Macon hit-and-run that left man in critical condition
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman was arrested in connection with a hit-and-run that left a man in critical condition early Sunday, according…
Westside High School Tennis player makes history
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Over at Westside High School, Home of the Seminoles, one senior made history today as Ja’Toria Sherman was the proud recipient of a $6000 scholarship…
Piedmont shares tips during Mental Health Awareness Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Piedmont Macon is raising awareness during Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental Health Awareness Month is an annual observance founded by Mental Health America…
Two men arrested for burglary and theft in Monroe County
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two men were arrested for burglary and theft, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. The burglary happened at 11:24 a.m. on May 19 at a residence on Brownlee Road. When deputies arrived at the residence,…
Crimestoppers looking for Jones County woman wanted for elderly abuse
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sgt. Greg Thomas of Macon Regional Crimestoppers appeared on 41Today to highlight five wanted suspects and share the organization’s word of the day. Crimestoppers…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores May 12-16
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 12 and Friday, May 16. Understanding…
Train derailment near downtown Macon blocks crossing; no injuries reported
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Georgia Central Railway train derailed nine railcars near the Macon Yard on Lower Poplar Street around 11 a.m. Monday, temporarily blocking…
Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority offering $25 summer bas pass for teenagers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority is doing its part to keep local teenagers busy this summer. For just $25, students aged…
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…
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…