New state senate committee looks to tackle chronic absenteeism in Georgia schools
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia General Assembly is increasing its efforts to fight chronic absenteeism in schools. The state senate recently announced the…
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UPDATE: Teen, man arrested after Sandersville shooting
UPDATE: (5:02 p.m.) - According to Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran, 18-year-old Dayhmon of Tennille, was arrested in connection to the shooting at Sunrise Apartments in Sandersville. He says both suspects are charged with Aggravated Assault. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SANDERSVILLE, Georgia -…
Storm odds remain high this evening
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMTG) - More storms are likely for Middle Georgia this evening and another round looks possible Tuesday. This Evening While Middle Georgia saw a wave of storms…
GDC confirms inmate death at Wilcox State Prison
WILCOX COUNTY, Georgia – An inmate died at Wilcox State Prison on Sunday, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. The inmate, identified as Dominique Cole, died on June 8. According to the GDC, the body was turned over to…
Homeless man fatally hit by train in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A homeless man was fatally hit by a train on Saturday, according to Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones. According to Jones, the fatality happened…
Elderly woman killed, four others injured in multi-vehicle crash in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –An elderly woman is dead and four other were injured after a muti-vehicle crash Friday afternoon in Washington county. Sheriff…
Johnson County man charged with Grooming a Minor
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –A Johnson County man was arrested in Tennessee this week for an 'outstanding felony arrest warrant', according to the Johnson County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's…
Local law enforcement warning residents about new text message scam
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgians, beware! There is a new text message scam targeting drivers. Monroe County Sheriff Brad Freeman warns criminals are using deceptive tactics to…
Macon-Bibb County Fire Department holds promotion ceremony
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department held a promotion ceremony Friday, for 28 of its firefighters. Three firefighters were promoted to Captain, six were promoted to Lieutenant, and…
4th annual Dre Day Gun Violence Awareness Festival to honor slain teen, promote peace
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – June is National Gun Violence Awareness Month, and one Bleckley County family has turned tragedy into action. The…
Cops on Donut Shops Fundraising Initiative for Special Olympics underway
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Officers with the Warner Robins Police Department were sharing donuts at Dunkins' with the community on Friday, all for a good…
Strong to severe storms possible both days this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A slow moving front will bring scattered storms to Middle Georgia both Saturday and Sunday as it moves through the state. This Evening…
Houston County man sentenced to 12 years for aggravated assault in 2023 shooting
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A Houston County man has been sentenced to serve 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated assault…
Man arrested after ghost guns, drugs found during Twiggs County property check
TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested after deputies found drugs and illegal firearms during a property check, according to the Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office. The incident happened around 4:18 a.m. on May 26 at the Marathon gas…
Two women arrested after attempted contraband drop at Washington State Prison
DAVISBORO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two women were arrested Thursday night after an attempted contraband drop near Washington State Prison, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were patrolling the Davisboro area around 9 p.m. on June 5 when they…
River Edge, Mercer partner to increase services for Georgians with intellectual disability disorders
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Leaders from the Mercer University School of Medicine and River Edge Behavioral Health say Georgians living with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are underserved. that’s why they’re partnering with the Georgia department of Behavioral Health and…
Bibb County Jail death sparks new calls for reform after string of incidents
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An altercation Wednesday inside the Bibb County Jail that left one inmate dead and four others injured is prompting…
Isolated storms possible Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Thunderstorm odds will increase leading up to the weekend. This Evening A mostly cloudy afternoon should see things clear up a good bit through the evening and into…
Military and members of the community gather for 2025 Macon and Eggs event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Active and retired military leaders talked national security on Thursday at Central Georgia Technical College. They broke down how diplomacy, information, military strength and economic power impact us on national and local levels. Colonel Fred Massey…
UPDATE: Man who ran from game warden in Jones County has Griffin address
UPDATE (6/5): The man who ran from a Georgia game warden Wednesday morning was fishing near Juliette Dam on the Ocmulgee River and…
High-speed chase in Jones County ends with arrest of man hiding in crawl space
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A high-speed chase that reached 115 miles per hour ended in a Jones County neighborhood Monday, where deputies…
Bibb County Schools providing summer meal access for kids
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With summer break in full swing, the Bibb County School District is stepping in to make sure children don’t go hungry while…
Three Middle Georgia residents sentenced in federal bank fraud and identity theft scheme
ALBANY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three Middle Georgia residents have been sentenced for their roles in a bank fraud and identity theft scheme led by an Americus man, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia. 31-year-old…
Warner Robins man sentenced to 60 years in state prison for 2023 standoff with police
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Warner Robins man previously sentenced to 25 years in federal prison has now been sentenced to 60 years in state prison for opening fire on law enforcement officers during a 2023 standoff, according to…
Joint Regeneration Health and Wellness shares tips for knee pain relief without surgery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Joint Regeneration Health and Wellness offers non-surgical treatments for knee pain, aiming to help patients avoid surgery through advanced…
Piedmont Macon celebrates National Cancer Survivors Month with music and purple ribbons to honor Cancer Survivors
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It’s National Cancer Survivors Month and today survivors celebrated at Piedmont Macon to the rhythm of…
Isolated showers likely Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia will see sporadic showers Thursday afternoon thanks to tropical moisture. Today Another mostly cloudy day is expected that will feature some rain chances through the afternoon…
Sheriff: Driver seriously injured after car splits 'in half' during crash in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A driver was seriously injured late Tuesday night when their car split in half during a crash…
Three people arrested in Treutlen County kidnapping, assault investigation
TREUTLEN COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Three people have been arrested in connection with a kidnapping and aggravated assault investigation in Treutlen County, according to the Georgia Bureau…
Traffic stop in Twiggs County uncovers assault warrant, contraband
TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A woman was arrested in Twiggs County after deputies stopped her for an equipment violation and discovered she was wanted for assault,…
EMA: Fire destroys old school building in Dooly County
DOOLY COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A fire broke out Tuesday at the old Christian school building in Dooly County, which previously served as Jenkins Elementary, according to…
Kroger baggers compete in Macon for shot at state championship
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you've never seen a Kroger Bag-Off Competition, we'll you've definitely missing out. Kroger employees from across Middle Georgia faced off in…
Piedmont doctor shares advice for Men’s Health Awareness Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — June marks Men's Health Awareness Month, and a Piedmont doctor is encouraging men to prioritize their health. Dr. Syed Rizvi, a primary care…
Shurling Library kicks off Summer Reading Season
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Shurling Library kicked off the Summer Reading Season on Tuesday evening as a ton of kids and parents showed up to enjoy a certain surprise.…
Mercer University to host LAFC practices ahead of FIFA Club World Cup in Atlanta
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36 Middle Georgia firefighters selected for 2026 charity calendar benefiting children’s healthcare
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Thirty-six firefighters from across Middle Georgia have been selected to appear in the 2026 Middle Georgia Firefighter Calendar, according to a news release from Macon-Bibb County. The firefighters were chosen from a pool of 65 who…
State Sen. John F. Kennedy talks bid for lieutenant governor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — On Monday, Georgia State Sen. John F. Kennedy (R-Macon) threw his hat into the ring to be next lieutenant governor of Georgia.…
Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful awarded $7,500 for East Macon beautification projects
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful received $7,500 from Keep America Beautiful to support litter reduction and beautification projects in East Macon. According to a news release, a $2,500 Greatest American Cleanup Grant will fund litter reduction and beautification…
Rain is back in the forecast
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After a brief break from the wet weather the rain odds are back for Middle Georgia starting Wednesday. This Evening and Overnight It’s been another nice…
Three Central State Prison inmates charged in February stabbing in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three inmates at Central State Prison in Macon face new felony charges in connection to a February stabbing inside the facility,…
Woodland Drive in Warner Robins to close June 4 for sewer work
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Woodland Drive in Warner Robins will be closed Wednesday, according to a news release. The City of Warner Robins…
Byron Historic Train Depot to unveil new mural and updates Wednesday
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Byron Historic Train Depot will showcase new artwork Wednesday, including a mural, a historic portrait, fresh paint and new flooring.…
GDC investigates inmate death at Telfair State Prison
MCRAE-HELENA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An inmate at Telfair State Prison died Monday, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. The inmate was identified as Lester Smith. He died…
Atrium Health Navicent celebrates with Cancer Survivors for National Cancer Survivors Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Outside of the Atrium Health Navicent Peyton Anderson Cancer Center, cancer survivors, their families, and Atrium staff gathered to celebrate…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores May 26-30
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 26 and Friday, May 30. Understanding…
Emory Healthcare, Houston Healthcare finalize partnership to expand services in Middle Georgia
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Emory Healthcare and Houston Healthcare have finalized a partnership aimed at expanding access to high-quality health care services across…
UPDATE: Body of missing boater in Laurens County recovered
UPDATE (6/2/25): The body of the missing boater has been…
$433,000 EPA grant will help make way for new community center in Ideal
IDEAL, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Residents in the City of Ideal will have a new place to gather, have fun and maybe even live…
Man arrested in Monroe County after meth, firearm found during stolen property investigation
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested Monday after deputies found methamphetamine and a firearm during a stolen property investigation, according…
Three people arrested after drugs, stolen IDs found in U-Haul in Twiggs County
DANVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three people were arrested early Monday after deputies found drugs and stolen identification documents in a parked U-Haul, according…