Neels Lofts opens in downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A former department store site in downtown Macon has been transformed into housing. Neels Lofts has officially opened at the site of the former Joseph N.…
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Dublin police searching for Chadwick Williams, last seen near Carolyn Watson Avenue
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Dublin police are asking for help finding 43-year-old Chadwick Mauric Williams. Police say Williams was last seen Monday, July 13, in the area of Carolyn Watson Avenue. Williams is 5 feet, 4 inches tall and weighs…
Temperatures to reach their peaks for the week Friday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures should reach into the 90s across Middle Georgia Friday afternoon with real feels pushing towards 105 for much of the region. This Evening It’s another partly cloudy afternoon today and the hottest so far this…
Heart of Georgia Big Brothers Big Sisters earns second national growth award
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Heart of Georgia has received a national growth award for the second time, recognizing…
Blue Bell debuts Chocolate Lava Cake ice cream, brings back fan favorite
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Blue Bell Creameries is celebrating National Ice Cream Month with a new limited-time flavor and the return of a fan favorite. The company has introduced Chocolate…
Warner Robins man sentenced to 10 years for aggravated stalking
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Warner Robins man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated stalking involving a former romantic partner, according to the Houston County District Attorney's Office. 55-year-old Willie Maurice Godwin…
Byron woman sentenced to 10 years in Houston County shoplifting case
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Byron woman with multiple prior shoplifting convictions has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to shoplifting, methamphetamine possession and identity fraud, according to the Houston County District Attorney's Office. 40-…
Former Pulaski County Sheriff arrested on DUI charge
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Former Pulaski County Sheriff Danny Brannen was arrested Wednesday morning on DUI and speeding charges following a traffic stop in Hawkinsville, according to the Georgia State Patrol. GSP says a trooper was using stationary radar on…
UPDATE: Man charged with murder in May death on Burke Street in Macon
UPDATE (7/15/26): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says 34-year-old Taylor Thomas has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the May 7 death…
Houston County hosts first Wellness on Wheels health fair offering free screenings
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -Taking care of your health can sometimes fall to the bottom of the list, but in Houston County, one event…
Temperatures climb more Thursday as a handful of storms remain possible
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The stationary front is breaking down leading to more sunshine and in result more heat, however close to half the region may still see some rain Thursday afternoon. This Evening It's the warmest day so far…
Red Cross asks Middle Georgia donors to respond to blood shortage
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The American Red Cross is asking for blood donations after its supply fell nearly 25% in June, leading to the organization…
Georgia Trust acquires The Macon Telegraph, plans Melody merger
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Trust for Local News has acquired The Macon Telegraph from McClatchy Media and plans to combine it with The Macon Melody under The Telegraph name. The deal closed Wednesday with funding from the Peyton…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office investigating after 5-year-old shot at Bridgeview Inn and Suites
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a 5-year-old boy was shot Tuesday at the Bridgeview Inn and Suites in Macon. According to the sheriff's office, the incident was reported to the Macon-Bibb Emergency 911…
Warner Robins man sentenced to 25 years without parole in child kidnapping case
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Warner Robins man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison without the possibility of parole after being convicted of kidnapping a 5-year-old boy from a school bus stop, according to the Houston County…
Sparta police chief resigns nine days after announcing Wrens role
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Tommie Walker Jr. has resigned as Sparta’s police chief, nine days after announcing he planned to lead police departments in both Sparta and Wrens. The Sparta Police Department announced Walker’s resignation Wednesday in a Facebook post.…
Crimestoppers seeking man wanted for cruelty to children, family violence in Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Regional Crime Stoppers is spotlighting five individuals wanted by law enforcement agencies across Middle Georgia as part of its ongoing…
GEORGIA BUSINESS FOCUS: Major investment, new training and local innovation highlight Georgia’s business news
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia is seeing a wave of business growth, educational opportunities and local achievements this week. From a major…
Bibb County deputies search for two suspects after armed robbery at gas station
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is searching for two suspects following an armed robbery at a Macon gas station Tuesday night. According to the sheriff's office, the robbery happened around 10 p.m. at the Texaco located at…
New Southern Spain-inspired restaurant opening in downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Andalusia, a new Southern Spain-inspired restaurant in downtown Macon, will open Tuesday, July 28 at 497 Second St. According to social media and website announcements, the restaurant is now accepting reservations and applications for its opening…
Piedmont highlights digital tools designed to simplify patient care
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Piedmont is encouraging patients to take advantage of its digital tools designed to make managing health care more convenient. Sarah Ferguson, Vice President…
Discounted tickets available for Abide 2026 women’s conference in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A limited number of discounted tickets are now available for the Women in Truth: Abide 2026 Christian women’s conference, scheduled for July 31 and August 1 at the Macon Coliseum. Women in Truth and Convoy of…
GDOT seeking your input on proposed Atlanta-Savannah passenger rail route
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Passenger rail service could return to Macon for the first time in more than 50 years. The Georgia Department of Transportation is…
Another round of scattered storms likely Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Scattered storms are likely again Wednesday as the stationary front begins to break down. This Evening Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms are ongoing this afternoon and more storms are likely through the evening hours. While…
Georgia Military College to close Warner Robins satellite location
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia Military College will close its physical Warner Robins satellite location following the spring 2026 term, the college announced Tuesday. In a news release, GMC said the decision reflects changing student preferences and increased demand…
New Georgia law requires trafficking training for lodging employees
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia lodging employees must now complete annual human trafficking awareness training under a new…
UPDATE: PETA urges full prosecution, footage review in Monroe County puppy deaths case
UPDATE (7/14/2026): People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) says it sent a letter Tuesday to Towaliga Judicial Circuit District Attorney Dorothy Hull urging…
Pulaski State Prison inmate dies; cause of death under investigation
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An inmate at Pulaski State Prison died July 5, and the cause of death remains under investigation, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. The department confirmed that Monika Bradley died July 5. Officials said the…
GDC investigating death of inmate at Pulaski State Prison
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An inmate at Pulaski State Prison died Sunday, and the cause of death remains under investigation, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. GDC confirmed that Kristi Perkins died on July 12. Officials said the cause…
Two Dublin men sentenced in federal gun cases
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two Dublin men have been sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty in separate firearms cases, including one that also involved methamphetamine, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Georgia announced Tuesday. According to…
UPDATE: Forsyth police confirm fatality in I-75 crash
UPDATE: Forsyth police confirmed one person died after a multi-vehicle crash Tuesday morning on I-75 south. In a news release, police said the crash, which happened around 6 a.m., resulted in multiple injuries. Police say Georgia State Patrol is assisting…
GSP: Danville man charged with DUI after head-on crash injures 3
TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Danville man is facing DUI and other charges after a head-on crash seriously injured three people early Sunday on Georgia 19 in Twiggs County, according to the Georgia State Patrol. GSP confirmed Tuesday that…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspections July 6-10
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.…
Pedestrian killed in early morning crash on Gray Highway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly traffic collision involving a pedestrian early Tuesday morning on Gray Highway near Boulevard. Deputies say the incident happened just before 3:45 a.m., when a 20-year-old man driving a…
Middle Georgia business owner using recovery experience to create second-chance jobs
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - What started as a part-time moving job has grown into a mission driven business across Middle Georgia. The Spirit Moves…
UPDATE: I-75 back open in Monroe County after eight-vehicle crash
UPDATE: All lanes of Interstate 75 southbound are now back open. UPDATE: The Monroe County Sheriff's Office says two lanes are back open on I-75 southbound from mile marker 183 to 181. Deputies ask drivers to use caution through the…
Macon therapist urges parents to watch for persistent back-to-school anxiety
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon mental health professional is urging parents to watch for signs of persistent anxiety as teens prepare to return to school. Back-to-school season is just a few weeks away, and some teens could be feeling…
Storm chances remain elevated as a stationary front camps out over Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The slow moving cold front from this past weekend has stalled out over Georgia keeping the odds for scattered storms high. This Evening Scattered storms are ongoing this afternoon and will continue through the evening. Activity…
Monroe County Animal Shelter suspending dog intake during three-week closure
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Monroe County Animal Shelter is closing most operations to the public for three weeks because of a staff shortage and facility maintenance needs, according to a Facebook post Monday from the Monroe County Board of…
Brantley Gilbert to perform at Atrium Health Amphitheater November 5
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Country singer Brantley Gilbert is bringing his Real American Tour to Atrium Health Amphitheater in Macon on Thursday, November 5. John Morgan and Atlus will join Gilbert as special guests, according to a Facebook post Monday…
Dublin City Schools ends superintendent search after pay talks fail
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Dublin City Schools Board of Education says it is ending its current superintendent search after failing to reach a compensation agreement…
Fort Valley police chief resigns, says city leaders want new direction
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Fort Valley Police Chief David Wilson has resigned, saying he was informed that the mayor and City Council want the department to move in a different direction. Wilson submitted his resignation July 2, according to…
Slow moving cold front to bring several rounds of storms this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A slow moving cold front likely to become stationary over Georgia will bring storms throughout the weekend and into next week. This Evening A partly sunny afternoon will see a few storms creep in from the…
Macon baseball star Keon Johnson, Houston County’s Drew Burress await 2026 MLB Draft
UPDATE: Drew Burress was selected 8th overall by the Athletics. Keon Johnson was selected 93rd overall by the Houston Astros. ORIGINAL STORY: MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two…
Cyclosporiasis cases reported in Georgia during usual summer peak
UPDATE (7/13/26): The North Central Health District provided updated statewide case information Monday. The district says CDC data places Georgia in the range of 11 to 30 confirmed domestically acquired cyclosporiasis cases as of July 9. ORIGINAL STORY (7/10/26): MACON,…
Son charged with murder in death of 80-year-old mother in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the death of his 80-year-old mother, whose death was…
Humanitarian Gang Inc. hosting free back-to-school giveaway in Macon Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Families can receive free backpacks and school supplies during the fourth annual Humanitarian Gang Inc. Back 2 School Drive-Thru Giveaway on Saturday…
Warner Robins man sentenced to 30 years, banished from Houston County after guilty plea
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Warner Robins man has been sentenced to 30 years after pleading guilty to aggravated assault, drug…
Kashus Culpepper, Langhorne Slim to headline 2026 Bragg Jam Concert Crawl
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Kashus Culpepper and Langhorne Slim will headline the 2026 Bragg Jam Concert Crawl in downtown Macon, according to a news release. The volunteer-run festival is scheduled for Saturday, July…
UPDATE: South Carolina man sentenced to 5 years for Byron church fire
UPDATE (7/9/26): A South Carolina man who pleaded guilty to setting fire to Byron United Methodist Church in 2024 has been sentenced to 60…