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…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Seat belts are the most important piece of safety equipment in every vehicle on the road. This is why the Governor's Office of Highway Safety and the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office are campaigning "Click It or…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In 2018, Parker Killian Moore was shot and killed while working at Barberitos in Warner Robins. Nearly seven years later, the case…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Historic Macon has unveiled its 2025 Fading Five list, highlighting endangered properties in the city. This year, historic commercial buildings in downtown Macon have been added to the list, joining other notable sites such as the…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Police Department is asking for the public’s help to find 34-year-old Kiara Worsley, who…
EAST DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to find 16-year-old James Powell, who was reported…
UPDATE (11/13/25): The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says Larry Hamlett has been located and is safe with his family. ORIGINAL STORY (11/12/25): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to find a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will reach the mid to upper 70s around the region Friday afternoon as skies stay sunny. This Evening It’s been a gorgeous day across Middle Georgia and conditions will stay clear into tonight. A few…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger officially unveiled the full-scale launch of the GOALS system on Thursday and celebrated a major milestone…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says five entering auto cases happened in south Macon on Wednesday, and firearms were taken from two of the vehicles. According to a crime bulletin and corresponding map sent Thursday, the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The North Carolina man accused of mailing antisemitic threats to a Macon rabbi and Georgia's only Jewish State House Representative has been convicted on two charges, according to a news release from the United State's Attorney's Office…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Dillard’s will host a PJ’s & Presents event November 14–16 to raise donations for Toys for Tots, inviting customers to shop for a cause while preparing for the holiday season. During the three-day event, customers who purchase…
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a new phone scam targeting local citizens. According to the sheriff’s office, scammers are calling residents while pretending to be deputies. The callers claim a family…
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office says deputies arrested one of two brothers wanted in several recent cases and are still searching for the other. According to a Facebook post, deputies arrested Charles "Jr." Hodges on Wednesday…
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a white SUV involved in a hit-and-run on Broad Street. According to a Facebook post, it happened on Tuesday, November 4 around 12:50 p.m.…
TELFAIR COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Telfair County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a string of stolen road signs and says anyone responsible will face criminal charges. In a Facebook post, Sheriff Sim Davidson said new signage has been…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Court of Appeals has reinstated a firearm conviction in a 2024 fatal shooting case, reversing a Bibb County judge’s order and sending the case back to Superior Court for sentencing. According to a news…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will return to above average across all of Middle Georgia Thursday afternoon. This Evening A sunny day across Middle Georgia was warmer than expected as many locations climbed above 70 degrees. This increases confidence that…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Businesses across Perry are coming together to support local families affected by the government shutdown and SNAP benefit delays by donating canned items to downtown stores. Through November 21, shoppers can bring five canned food items…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fort Valley State University is among 11 Historically Black Colleges and Universities selected nationwide for the inaugural cohort of Reinvestment Fund’s new HBCU Brilliance Initiative. According to a news release from the organization, the program…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Warner Robins man will spend 20 years in prison without the possibility of parole after being convicted of multiple theft and identity fraud charges. According to Houston County District Attorney’s Office District Attorney Eric…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 11th annual Turkey Giveaway is set to provide 500 turkeys to families in need across Middle Georgia, according to Attorney Daryl Von Yokely.…
UPDATE: Public Service said in an update Wednesday afternoon that all services had been restored. "All services have been restored from the incident early this morning," a post stated. "If you’re still experiencing any issues, please call us right away…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Three Bibb County schools were placed on a brief precautionary lockdown Wednesday morning after reports of gunfire were heard in a…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The City of Perry will host a job fair on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Perry Events Center, located at 1121 Macon Road. The event is designed to connect local employers…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent is raising awareness about lung cancer and sharing resources with the community. Dr. Rogerio Lilenbaum encourages people to prioritize…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Middle Georgia school systems are adjusting schedules ahead of Friday’s GHSA football playoff games due to widespread absences and travel logistics. Wilcox County Schools said in a Facebook post Tuesday that all classes will shift…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The leader of a violent Middle Georgia gang has been sentenced to 60 years, with 40 to…
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Lillian Williams of Byron is celebrating her 100th birthday on Tuesday. A lifelong resident of Byron, Williams has called Villa Rose home…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia State University and Macon-Bibb County co-hosted a Veterans Day ceremony at Coleman Hill on Tuesday for the tenth…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon community gathered at the historic Linwood Cemetery on Veterans Day to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. The event drew veterans, their families, local leaders and residents. Speakers included…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sardis-Heard Funerals & Cremation Center honored local veterans Tuesday morning with a special ceremony recognizing their courage, service, and sacrifice. The ceremony included musical performances, a presentation from the Honor Guard and a special guest: Retired…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will return to the 60s Wednesday afternoon around Middle Georgia. This Evening It’s been another chilly day around Middle Georgia however it has been overall sunnier than Monday. The biggest difference is the lack of…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - With SNAP benefits still on hold for many families, some are turning to their communities for help. One…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Twenty-five restaurants across the city are serving up their best burger creations for Macon Burger Week, a nine-day event celebrating the art of the beef burger. Presented by the Georgia Beef Board and Visit Macon, the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Deputies and fire fighters have responded to a bomb threat at Mercer University's Macon campus. According to Mercer University Director of Media…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Police Department is investigating an aggravated assault that happened Monday afternoon, according to the City of Warner Robins. Officers responded around 4:04 p.m. to the 100 block of Latham Drive, where they…
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…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With overnight lows expected to dip into the 20s, warming shelters are opening in Warner Robins and Macon to…
PEACH COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Inside Peach County High School, computer science teacher Julie Folse is encouraging students to think beyond the classroom. After years of working with the Museum of Aviation on summer programs and professional development, she’s now been…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Dublin police arrested a 17-year-old in connection with a shooting that killed another teen early Sunday morning outside a downtown lounge. According to a police department news release, officers were called to Lessons Lounge at 1111…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will plunge below freezing across Middle Georgia overnight tonight. This Evening The new week has started off rather cold and windy thanks to a cold front that passed through Sunday. Highs today largely only reached…
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One woman died and another was injured after a vehicle overturned several times Sunday on Fall Line Freeway. According to Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran, deputies received a 911 call around 5:16 p.m. about a crash…
HARRISON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two people were arrested after deputies responded to a burglary in progress Friday night in Washington County. According to the sheriff's office, deputies were dispatched around 6 p.m. to the 6000 block of Highway 231 outside…