Wilcox County man gets 37 months in federal prison in dogfighting case
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Wilcox County man has been sentenced to 37 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to 40 counts related…
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Man charged in Macon arson with 4 children inside home
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 31-year-old man is being held without bond after deputies say he set fire to a Case Street home while four children…
Domestic violence survivor shares story at Bibb County symposium
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Patricia Sinclair is sharing her story of surviving domestic violence to encourage others experiencing abuse to seek help. Five years ago, Sinclair was…
Baldwin County deputy cleared in August use-of-force incident
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Baldwin County Deputy Joseph Harker will return to work in a position with limited public contact after a review determined he did…
UPDATE: Second former Bibb jail deputy sentenced in 2023 inmate assault
UPDATE (10/27/26): A jury has convicted former Bibb County jail deputy Quency Barnes in connection with the May 2023 beating of a woman in his custody, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office. The jury found Barnes guilty…
Jones County deputies arrest Milledgeville teen in Kingsview Circle shooting
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 17-year-old Milledgeville resident has been arrested after someone was shot while trying to break up a fight at a birthday party in Jones County, according to the Jones County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies identified the…
UPDATE: 3 new Macon County measles cases bring Georgia total to 25
UPDATE (10/27/26): The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed three additional measles cases in Macon County, bringing the state's 2026 total to 25. DPH says all three people were unvaccinated and had close contact with the Macon County measles…
IN THE KNOW: 2nd Annual Courageous Awards highlights survivors during Domestic Violence Awareness Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Survivors and advocates will take center stage at the 2nd Annual Courageous Awards, presented by Karlie Redd’s Big Heart Foundation on October 28 at the Atlanta Central Library. The event, held during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, honors individuals…
Atrium Health Navicent pediatrician shares Halloween safety tips for parents
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — With Halloween approaching, a pediatrician at Atrium Health Navicent is sharing tips to help keep children safe while trick-or-treating. Dr. Christy Peterson…
Georgia National Fair attendance drops 23.6% in 2026, lowest in five years
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Attendance at the 2026 Georgia National Fair dropped to its lowest level in five years, with more than 144,000 fewer…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores October 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…
One Bed, One Dream campaign helps Bibb County children get beds
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Imagine trying to get a good night's sleep without a bed of your own. For some children in Bibb County, that's a…
Former Vice President Kamala Harris to visit Macon Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Former Vice President Kamala Harris will headline a Democratic canvass launch in Macon on Thursday, October 29, ahead of the final day of early voting in Georgia. The event is scheduled for 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.,…
Sunny and pretty seasonal Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sunny skies will persist Tuesday afternoon around Middle Georgia with temperatures reaching the mid to upper 70s. This Evening It’s been a sunny and pleasant start to the new work week around Middle Georgia however some…
RECALL WATCH LIST: Major brands announce recalls on highchairs, toys and Ford trucks
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Several major brands are urging consumers to take immediate action this week, with urgent recalls affecting children’s products and popular vehicles.…
23-year-old man shot in leg during drive-by shooting in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. (41NBC/WMGT) — A 23-year-old man was injured Sunday night when someone inside a vehicle opened fire on a group of people standing outside a home in Warner Robins. According to the Warner Robins Police Department, officers responded…
Live updates: President Donald Trump holds rally in Perry ahead of Election Day
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - President Donald Trump is visiting Perry on Saturday, October 24, for a rally ahead of the November midterm elections.…
Trump announces $4 billion Audi manufacturing plant in Peach County, bringing 4,500 jobs
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— President Donald Trump announced Saturday, during a visit to Perry that Audi plans to build its first U.S. manufacturing facility in this area, bringing an estimated $4 billion investment and approximately 4,500 jobs to Middle Georgia. The…
78-year-old man dies in Monroe County ATV crash
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 78-year-old man died after an ATV struck a tree in Monroe County Friday, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded around 6:11 p.m. to a wooded area off Zebulon Road near Estes…
UPDATE: Sheriff’s office provides update on search for Michael Carroll
UPDATE (10/23/26): 50-year-old Michael Jason Carroll was found dead in Stockbridge, Monroe County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Anna Watkins confirmed to 41NBC Friday night. Watkins said no additional information was available. UPDATE (10/23/26): Deputies say Michael Carroll has been located. The…
Perry motorcyclist dies after crash on Highway 96
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 73-year-old Perry man died after a two-vehicle crash on Highway 96 Friday afternoon, according to the Houston County Sheriff’s Office. The crash was reported around 3:06 p.m. just east of the Butten Drive intersection.…
UPDATE: City of Gordon lifts boil water advisory following water main break
UPDATE (10/23/2026): The City of Gordon announced Friday that the boil water advisory issued Tuesday following a water main break has been lifted. ORIGINAL 10/21/2026…
Warner Robins mayor, House candidate criticize Trump, Republicans ahead of Perry rally
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick and a Democratic state House candidate criticized President Donald Trump and Georgia Republicans over…
Piedmont Macon honors Bren Powell with Community Hero Award
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Piedmont Macon honored Bren Powell with its Community Hero Award on Friday, recognizing her decades of service to young people and her continued efforts to help children and families across Middle Georgia. Piedmont Macon created the…
Monroe County breaks ground on $4 million agriculture center
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Monroe County leaders have broken ground on a new agriculture center expected to cost about $4 million. District One Commissioner LaMarcus Davis…
Big Brothers Big Sisters hosts Duck Pluck fundraiser, seeks more male mentors in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Big Brothers Big Sisters Heart of Georgia is preparing for its ninth annual duck-themed fundraiser while highlighting…
Macon man sentenced to 20 years for robbing couple at gunpoint
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The final defendant in a 2023 robbery involving a couple outside their Macon home has been sentenced to 20 years, according…
Weekend Watch: Macon Bacon Fall Festival, Halloween Pub Crawl and more happening in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Looking for something to do around Middle Georgia this weekend? Macon Bacon Fall Festival Kick off the weekend with the Macon Bacon Fall Festival on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Luther Williams Field, located…
UPDATE: Five suspects now arrested in Macon Facebook Marketplace robbery
UPDATE (10/22/26): A fifth person has been arrested in connection with the October 6 Facebook Marketplace robbery on Wayside Drive, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s…
Unbeaten John Milledge visits Stratford for The End Zone's Game of the Week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two teams with perfect region records meet Friday when John Milledge Academy visits Stratford Academy for The End Zone's Week 11 Game of the Week. Sports anchor Rob Schiff and Chief Meteorologist Aaron Lowery will report…
3 siblings arrested after shots fired during family dispute in Kathleen
KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three siblings have been arrested following a dispute involving knives and gunfire at a home in Kathleen on Thursday, according to…
UPDATE: George Williams found dead along Lake Sinclair shoreline
UPDATE (10/22/26): Search crews found 76-year-old George Williams dead Thursday afternoon along the shoreline near the railroad trestle on Lake Sinclair, according to Georgia Department of Natural…
2 employees airlifted after industrial fire in Treutlen County
SOPERTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two employees were injured and airlifted to Augusta after an industrial fire in Treutlen County Thursday morning. According to the Treutlen County Emergency…
Macon-Bibb recognizes four women serving as firefighters
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Four women with the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department were honored Thursday for their service, including one firefighter who says women in the profession don't…
Student request leads Northeast High seniors to early voting polls
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Northeast High School student's request led to a trip to the polls for seniors, giving them a chance to experience early…
GDC investigates Macon State Prison inmate death as homicide
OGLETHORPE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Department of Corrections is investigating the death of a Macon State Prison inmate as a homicide. GDC Deputy Director of Communications Lori Benoit confirmed Thursday…
Middle Georgia State University enrollment tops 10,000 for first time
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia State University has topped 10,000 students for the first time in its 142-year history. MGA says enrollment increased 14% to a record 10,070 students for fall…
UPDATE: Missing Lake Sinclair boater George Williams found dead
UPDATE (10/22/26): Search crews found 76-year-old George Williams dead Thursday afternoon along the shoreline near the railroad trestle on Lake Sinclair, according to Georgia Department of…
Rick Jackson campaigns across Middle Georgia; Jackson campaign continues to dodge 41NBC’s interview request
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Republican gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson is campaigning across Middle and South Georgia on Thursday, with stops in Macon,…
5th annual Macon-Bibb Hispanic Festival set for October 24, rooftop after-party announced
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The fifth annual Macon-Bibb Hispanic Festival returns Saturday, October 24, bringing an afternoon of food, music, cultural celebrations and family-friendly…
Shots-fired call prompted Code Yellow at Mossy Creek Middle School, sheriff says
UPDATE (2:48 P.M.) Houston County Sheriff Matt Moulton confirmed that a shots-fired call in a neighborhood near Mossy Creek Middle School prompted the precautionary…
Warner Robins man sentenced to 20 years for 2025 home burglary
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Warner Robins man was sentenced to 20 years, with the first 10 years to be served in prison, after…
Macon’s Big Bike Ride returns Nov. 7
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With just two weeks to go, Bike Walk Macon is rallying cyclists of all experience levels to register for the third annual Macon’s Big Bike Ride, set for Saturday, Nov. 7. Organizers say the event is about…
UPDATE: Grand jury declines to indict former Reynolds officer Christopher Boyt
UPDATE (10/21/26): A Taylor County grand jury declined to indict former Reynolds police officer Christopher K. Boyt on a felony violation-of-oath charge stemming from an August 22 incident, according to Taylor County Superior Court records. The grand jury returned a…
Macon Mayhem host Birmingham Bulls in Saturday home opener
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Mayhem are preparing for their home opener Saturday at the Macon Coliseum after splitting their first two games of the season…
Macon Music Half Marathon set for November 21, organizers seek course support
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The fourth annual Macon Music Half Marathon is set for November 21, and organizers are encouraging residents to line the course…
Bibb deputies asking for help identifying man in 2 aggravated assault cases
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking for help identifying a man believed to be connected to two aggravated assault investigations at Macon businesses. The first incident happened around 9:03 p.m. August 25 at the Dollar…
Macon gun range owner encourages parents to teach children about firearms
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon gun range owner is urging families to properly secure firearms and teach children about gun safety following two shootings involving young people in Middle Georgia. After a Macon shooting left 12 teenagers injured and…
Thursday to bring peak afternoon temperatures for the week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Thursday afternoon is expected to be the warmest day of the week around Middle Georgia as the warmest spots could hit 80 degrees. This Evening A sunny and seasonal afternoon will become another clear and relatively…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office announces Halloween trick-or-treating hours, safety tips
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has announced recommended trick-or-treating hours for Halloween in Macon-Bibb County. Halloween will be observed Saturday, October 31, with recommended trick-or-treating hours from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Sheriff David Davis and the…