MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The annual Thanksgiving Week Blood Drive returns Nov. 25–29, offering several opportunities for people across Central Georgia to donate. The Red Cross says…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two Macon residents were arrested after state and local agencies carried out an investigation that led to the seizure of drugs, guns and cash. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), agents with the Middle…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A drug raid on Key Court this week led to two arrests and law enforcement seizing more than $700,000 worth of drugs, cash, weapons and vehicles. According…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new affordable housing development in Macon-Bibb County is nearing completion, and community members will get their first look at the homes during…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A local military mother surprised her sons at John Lewis Elementary School Friday after being deployed in Poland for nine months. Military mom Sgt. Shanterria Rocker, a petroleum supply specialist, says being away from her…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia - (41NBC/WMGT) - Humanitarian Gang Inc., in partnership with the Warner Robins Housing Authority, will host its 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Drive-Thru Giveaway on Saturday, Nov.…
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Google has already purchased land in Monroe County for a future data center, but when the company asked county leaders to sign…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Houston County bus riders now have a new start to their mornings. The Houston County School District recently launched a…
UPDATE (11/20) - The GBI has arrested and charged 30-year-old Trustis Darun Deeds of Eastman with felony murder, malice murder and two counts of aggravated assault…
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Washington County jury has found three former deputies not guilty on all major charges in the 2017 in-custody death of Eurie Lee Martin. The verdict clears Henry Copeland, Michael Howell and Rhett Scott of the…
UPDATE (11/20/25): Two teens have been arrested in connection with an…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An incoming cold front will bring an opportunity for some rain starting Friday evening. This Evening A partly cloudy and warm day will give way to a partly cloudy, warm, and muggy night. Lows will be…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Retired U.S. Navy Petty Officer Michael Gawlik received the keys to a mortgage-free, fully furnished home in Macon on Thursday, thanks to a partnership between Bank of America and the Military Warriors Support Foundation. The home donation…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Chick-fil-A restaurants across Middle Georgia are kicking off the season of giving with a community-wide canned food drive on November 20. The one-day initiative will support 11 local food pantries, helping stock their shelves as many…
ALBANY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Founded in honor of the late Dr. Maria Hill Fondal, the nonprofit focuses on health equity, educational advancement, and economic…
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two men were arrested Wednesday night after Washington County deputies recovered a stolen vehicle reported out of South Carolina, according to the sheriff’s office. Deputies stopped a white 2015 GMC Sierra with an Arizona tag…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Jones County Board of Education has named Dr. Jessica Baxter Graves as the sole finalist to become the next superintendent of the Jones County School System. The board has a special called meeting for Thursday at…
UPDATE (11/19/25): A man wanted in connection with a 2023 fatal crash on Interstate 75 South was taken into custody last week and has since bonded out.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The federal government has been back open for a week, and many Macon businesses are returning to regular schedules. Visit Macon President and CEO Gary Wheat says downtown Macon did see a slight impact during the shutdown.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Highs will again reach around 80 degrees Thursday afternoon around Middle Georgia. This Evening A partly cloudy afternoon will see some clearing through the evening hours however a handful of clouds will linger into the overnight…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Drivers on Dr. Parihar Drive should expect delays Thursday and Friday as crews resurface the roadway. According to a news release from the City of Warner Robins, work will happen between 8 a.m. and 5…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Perry City Council voted on Tuesday to appoint Robert Smith as the next city manager for the City of Perry. Smith has served as assistant city manager since 2018 and brings more than 15 years of experience…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Superior Court judge denied a Macon man's claim that he acted in self-defense during a 2023 fatal shooting, a decision that led to a guilty plea and a 15-year prison sentence for violating First Offender…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A former Warner Robins insurance agent who repeatedly won his company’s "Insurance Agent of the Year" award has been sentenced to federal prison for a premium payment scheme that prosecutors say he carried out to keep…
BALDWIN COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 16-year-old driver was seriously hurt after his pickup overturned during a crash on Georgia Highway 49 on Tuesday night. According to Georgia State Patrol, the responding trooper reported a box-style mail truck was traveling…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A section of Walls Road near Northeast High School is closed while crews make emergency stormwater repairs after inspectors found far more damage than initially expected. According to…
MONTICELLO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Forsyth man who prosecutors say used the dark web to target a child has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty Tuesday in Jasper County. According to a Facebook post from Ocmulgee District…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority (MBCIA) and First Quality Baby Products have received the 2025 Large Community Award from the Georgia Developers Association for First Quality’s expansion in Macon-Bibb County. The award was presented recently at the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Little Caesars opens a new Macon restaurant, a 1,400-square-foot location at 5771 Zebulon Road this week. The restaurant opened Tuesday and operates from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, with extended hours until 10:30 p.m.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Recent incidents of youth crime in Macon are raising concerns about how young people cope with trauma and pressure, according to local community advocate…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The holiday season is a time for joy and celebration, but it can also be tough on your heart. Between rich…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - . This Evening It’s been a lovely Tuesday afternoon following a rather chilly start. It will not be nearly as chilly tonight thanks to the wind…
WILKINSON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Wilkinson County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public's help to find Willie "Tony" Ford, who was reported missing on Thursday, October 23. Deputies said they want to make sure the 63-year-old is "safe…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Deputies have arrested a man accused burglarizing several businesses downtown. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, investigators have linked 65-year-old Raymond Lester Andrews Junior to a string of four burglaries, which started in September of…
DODGE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dodge County Middle School and Dodge County High School were placed under a soft lockdown Monday morning after local law enforcement reported a threat in the surrounding community, according to Dodge County Schools. A spokesperson…
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, November 10 and Friday, November 14. Understanding…
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff's Office Gang Unit made four arrests in connection with a shooting investigation Monday afternoon. According to an update from the sheriff's office, 21-year-old Justin Caleb Epps and 18-year-olds Aubrey Blash, Elijah Johnson and Tyrese Haslem…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The holiday season is quickly approaching, and Heritage Elementary School is making sure hunger doesn’t get in the way on the holidays giving away “Meals-In-A-Bag" to students in need. The family meal kits include ingredients and easy…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Outdoor conditions will be lovely Tuesday as highs remain above average. This Evening It’s been a mostly sunny day across Middle Georgia with highs climbing just a bit above average for this time of year.…
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The mayor of Roberta has been charged with making terroristic threats, according to the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office. 61-year-old Ronald J. Andrews was arrested November 13 and released the same day, authorities said. 41NBC has…
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 61-year-old man died Saturday after an ATV crash on private property in Washington County, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies, firefighters and EMS responded around 3:30 p.m. to the area of Cedar…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers is spotlighting five individuals wanted by law enforcement agencies in Middle Georgia and sharing the organization’s word of the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An 84-year-old man was found dead after an early morning house fire Sunday, according to the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department. Fire crews were dispatched at 5:37 a.m. on November 16 to the 2000 block of Third…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A Bibb County man was arrested early Sunday after deputies say he fired shots at his girlfriend’s vehicle during a domestic dispute near Napier Avenue and Pio Nono Avenue. Deputies respond to early morning 911 call According…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Peach Concerned Citizens hosted a community discussion Saturday November 15th, encouraging residents to stay engaged during the runoff election and share their thoughts on issues affecting Fort Valley and Peach County. Attendees discussed low voter…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia National Antique Tractor Show wrapped up this weekend at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter, drawing families, collectors and history enthusiasts from across the Southeast. Attendees spent the days exploring dozens of restored tractors…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mercer University has selected Dr. Penny L. Elkins as its 19th president. She will officially take over on January 1, 2026, succeeding Dr. William D. Underwood, who has led the university for nearly two decades. The…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Perry High School graduate says he's been prohibited from hosting alumni gatherings on city property after the City of Perry…
UPDATE (5:40 p.m.) - According to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the scene has been cleared and all roads have reopened. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ORIGINAL STORY: MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A semi-trailer overturned Friday afternoon at Coliseum Drive…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer University has selected Penny L. Elkins, Ph.D., as its next president, the school announced Friday. Elkins, a longtime administrator and Mercer alumna, will become the University’s 19th president on January 1, 2026. She will take…