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Former Georgia poll worker sentenced for bomb threat to Jones County voting site
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A former Georgia poll worker from Milledgeville has been sentenced to federal prison for threatening to bomb a Jones…
Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller fined $5,000 in ethics case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller has agreed to pay a $5,000 fine after the Georgia State Ethics Commission found he violated campaign finance…
Macon Mafia indictment: 11 charged in drug trafficking, gang case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Attorney General Chris Carr announced Thursday that 11 people have been indicted in Macon-Bibb County following a months-long investigation into drug trafficking…
GBI: Courthouse AED theft leads to arrest in Telfair County
McRAE-HELENA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A McRae-Helena man has been arrested and charged in connection with the theft of a defibrillator from the Telfair County Courthouse, according…
Warner Robins man sentenced to life for Valentine’s Day armed robbery
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Warner Robins man has been sentenced to life in prison after a Houston County jury convicted him of armed…
Overnight event in Warner Robins aims to shine light on homelessness
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Genesis Joy House Homeless Shelter will host its inaugural "No Roof City" sleep-out on September 27 at Memorial Park in…
Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful awarded $55,000 total in grants from the Georgia Beverage Association and Macon-Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - At the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in Macon, Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful received not one but…
Macon-Bibb County Planning & Zoning reveals housing demand trends
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –An ongoing study by the Macon-Bibb County Planning and Zoning Commission, in partnership with RKG Associates Inc., has revealed…
Byron Elementary School receives John Hancock award
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Byron Elementary School received the John Hancock award. It recognizes excellence in teaching cursive writing to 4th grade students. State Superintendent Richard Woods awarded the school with a proficiency…
Warner Robins man arrested in Monroe County on kidnapping, assault and rape charges
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Warner Robins man wanted on serious charges was arrested Tuesday evening in Monroe County, according to the…
More heat likely Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will largely get into the 90s Thursday afternoon around Middle Georgia. This Evening A partly sunny day will clear out some through the evening and into the…
Woman accused of stealing truck in Monroe County, leading law enforcement on chase into Macon
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon woman faces charges after deputies say she stole a truck and led them on…
Crisis Line & Safe House to host Sip Sip Hooray
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Crisis Line & Safe House of Central Georgia is hosting Sip Sip Hooray, an event to benefit victims of domestic violence, dating…
City of Centerville to hear from residents on proposed property tax increase
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Centerville recently announced its plans to set the millage rate at 8.9 for Fiscal Year 2025, a…
Atrium raises awareness for pediatric sickle cell
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium is raising awareness for pediatric sickle cell and aims to educate Middle Georgia about the disease. Dr. Patrick DeMoss says sickle cell is a…
Temperatures climb more Wednesday as some rain chances return
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Highs will be creeping towards 90 degrees around Middle Georgia tomorrow with the possibility for a couple of stray showers. This Evening …
Geoff Duncan, a Trump critic and former Republican, announces Georgia governor bid as a Democrat
ATLANTA (AP) — Former Republican and onetime Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan is running as a Democrat for governor, a remarkable step for a staunch critic of President Donald Trump who left the conservative fold in a region where party…
Houston County Jail nears capacity; staffing shortages raise safety concerns
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Houston County Jail is nearing its maximum capacity of 665 inmates, with 627 currently housed there. Houston County Sheriff Matt…
Two Forsyth men arrested for vehicle break-ins at Mary Persons High School
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Forsyth men have been arrested in connection with a string of vehicle break-ins at Mary Persons High School,…
Fort Valley State University student dies, university confirms
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 19-year-old Fort Valley State University student has died, school officials confirmed. Joshua Da’Mon Woodard, a sophomore visual and performing arts student from…
Elaine H. Lucas Senior Center hosts cookout for seniors during Night to Unite
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Seniors got to join the party on Tuesday as the Elaine H. Lucas Senior Center threw a…
Warner Robins man sentenced to prison for drug trafficking, firearm charges
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Warner Robins man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to drug trafficking and firearm charges, according to…
Warner Robins man sentenced after high-speed chase, assault convictions
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Warner Robins man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges connected to a high-speed chase and assault,…
Residents invited to Q&A sessions on proposed data center in Twiggs County
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Twiggs County residents are encouraged to attend public Q&A sessions being held Tuesday and Wednesday to discuss a proposed data center project. Ken Loeber, founding partner of Eagle Rock Partners, will provide information and answer questions…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores September 8-12
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…
Surcheros in Warner Robins celebrates National Guacamole Day with fresh flavors
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - At the Surcheros located at 1277 S. Houston Lake Road in Warner Robins, team members…
2026 Middle Georgia Firefighter Calendar revealed at Luther Williams Field
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County Fire Department revealed the 2026 Middle Georgia Firefighter Calendar at Luther Williams Field on Monday. People were able to purchase…
Coroner: Autopsy planned after Dodge County student collapses, dies
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Dodge County High School is mourning the loss of 17-year-old junior Hadden Kelly, who died Monday morning, according to Dodge County Coroner Joe…
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office launches annual 'Night to Unite'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office held its kickoff for the annual "Night to Unite" on Monday, ahead of the full community event scheduled…
Sheriff: Johnson County arrest made in juvenile grooming investigation
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 36-year-old man Sunday after an investigation into suspected grooming of a juvenile. According to a news…
Montezuma man arrested after traffic stop leads to drug, contraband seizure
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A traffic stop in Montezuma led to the discovery of drugs and contraband early Monday, according to the Montezuma Police Department. An officer conducted the stop September 15 after a vehicle was seen speeding and failing…
Monroe County deputies searching for man wanted in identity fraud case
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a Warner Robins man wanted on multiple…
Man sentenced to 20 years in 2021 Jones County homicide case
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was sentenced Friday in connection with a 2021 shooting that killed a woman during a large gathering on Nitrogen Road near the Wilkinson County line. According to the Jones County Sheriff’s Office, Jeremy…
Eastman woman arrested after intentionally setting apartment fire
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman was arrested after authorities say she intentionally set a fire that damaged an entire building at the Eastman Garden Apartments on Saturday evening, according to the Eastman Police Department. Eastman police and fire departments…
Man hospitalized after Sunday morning shooting in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man was shot on Crystal Lake Circle Sunday morning. Deputies say it happened in the 1800 block of Crystal Lake Circle just before 10 a.m. A 28-year-old…
Man found shot to death in yard on Sussex Drive in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man was found shot to death in a front yard on Sussex Drive Sunday morning. Deputies said they responded to the 1800 block of Sussex Drive just…
Washington State Prison inmate caught after brief escape
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An inmate from Washington State Prison was captured Sunday morning after escaping, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Joel Cochran said deputies were notified September 14 that an inmate had escaped from the…
Drugs, gun and packages seized in contraband bust near Johnson State Prison
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Law enforcement stopped a suspected contraband drop at Johnson State Prison early Saturday morning, seizing drugs, weapons and other items before they reached the facility. According to a news release from the Johnson County Sheriff's Office,…
Local pet shelter “PAWS” at risk of closure
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Paws in Middle Georgia Animal Rescue says it's close to losing their current location. According to President of the shelter Jessica Gomez, after some confusion…
Artists ready to paint downtown during Macon's annual mural festival
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Downtown Macon is transforming into a dazzling painting as the third annual Macon Mural Festival gets underway, bringing four artists from across the…
11 inmates stabbed during altercation at Dooly State Prison
UNADILLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Mutiple inmates at Dooly State Prison were taken to hospitals on Friday, after an altercation inside the prison. According to a press release sent by the Georgia Department of Corrections, a total of 11 inmates were hurt…
American Red Cross shares tips for National Preparedness Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The American Red Cross is sharing tips for National Preparedness Month and encouraging people to be weather aware. Suzanne Lawler, regional communications manager,…
DA: Houston County men get decades in prison for Michael Cooper killing
UPDATE (9/12/25): Three men have been sentenced for voluntary manslaughter in connection…
10-year-old charged with simple assault at Centerville Elementary
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 10-year-old student at Centerville Elementary School is charged with simple assault after deputies say she brought a knife to school and made…
Warner Robins man sentenced to 10 years for armed robbery, domestic violence
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 20-year-old Warner Robins man was sentenced to 10 years in prison without parole followed by five years of…
WRPD hosts town hall, taking questions from residents
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Residents gathered at the First Baptist Church of Garmon Street for a town hall meeting hosted by the Warner Robins…
UPDATE: Milledgeville police say Pritchard Street deaths believed to be murder-suicide
UPDATE: The Milledgeville Police Department says a man shot and killed a woman before taking his own life in what detectives are calling a murder-suicide…
Georgia College & State University thankful for recent safety upgrades in wake of school shootings, threats
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — In the wake of recent shootings and harmful threats on school campuses across the country, both students and officials at Georgia College & State University (GCSU) say they’re thankful for enhanced public safety this semester. The…
Macon-Bibb Law Enforcement Foundation holds 9/11 remembrance ceremony
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb Law Enforcement Foundation honored the victims of the September 11 attacks and the bravery of first responders during its annual remembrance ceremony.…