Crime Stoppers seeks woman wanted for trafficking heroin in Houston 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…
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Middle Georgia middle school athletes shine at state track meet
LILBURN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A group of middle school track and field athletes from across Middle Georgia turned heads at the Georgia Middle School State Championships, delivering multiple podium finishes and a state title. According to coach Hoy Thurman III…
Baldwin County gets FEMA funding for generators in disaster plan
MILLEDGVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Baldwin County is set to benefit from federal funding aimed at strengthening disaster preparedness, as part of a broader effort across the Southeast. The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced more than $41.5 million in funding for projects…
UPDATE: Northside High School returns to normal after threat prompts code yellow
UPDATE (11:29 A.M.) Northside High School has returned to normal operations after a Code Yellow was lifted following a reported threat, with officials saying no one on campus was ever in danger, according to the Houston County School District. Principal…
UPDATE: Bomb threat at Bleckley County High School cleared, students return safely
UPDATE (10:55 A.M.) The Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office says the threat has been cleared and all students will return to the school. ORIGINAL (10:37 A.M.) COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Law enforcement and emergency personnel are responding to a reported bomb…
Macon woman killed in crash on Harrison Road
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A deadly crash in Bibb County is under investigation after a single-vehicle accident claimed the life of a woman. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the crash happened just before noon Sunday on Harrison Road near…
Macon woman in critical condition after shooting on Crestview Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT-DT)- A woman is in critical condition following a shooting late Sunday night in Macon, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded just before 11 p.m. to reports of a person shot in the 1800 block…
Bibb County deputy arrested after striking handcuffed inmate
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Bibb County deputy was arrested on a simple battery charge after an internal investigation found he struck a handcuffed inmate, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Frank Flucas, who was assigned to the…
Former Bibb County deputy arrested on battery charge after internal investigation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A former Bibb County deputy was arrested on a battery charge following an internal investigation into a use-of-force incident, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said Kenneth Hester, who was assigned to the Animal…
Haddock man arrested on child molestation charges
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Haddock man was arrested on multiple child molestation charges following an investigation into allegations involving a minor, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. 24-year-old Michael Talton Lee Barnes was charged with four counts of…
Milledgeville man arrested on child exploitation charge
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was arrested for sexual exploitation of children following an online investigation, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. 21-year-old Zakarie Ralston of Milledgeville was charged with one count of sexual exploitation of children. Investigators…
Middle Georgia organizations provide aid to South Georgia communities in need
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Local organizations in Middle Georgia are collecting donations and providing aid to communities in South Georgia following recent hardship. Lizella Baptist Church is donating items including snacks,…
Two men arrested after Monroe County traffic stop leads to pursuit
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two men were arrested following a traffic stop that led to a vehicle pursuit, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the incident began April 24 when a Monroe County deputy conducted a traffic…
Peach County man found guilty of rape during game night
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was found guilty of rape after prosecutors say he assaulted a woman while she was intoxicated and asleep following a game night at her home, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office.…
Man convicted of aggravated stalking after months of harassment in Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was convicted of aggravated stalking after prosecutors say he subjected his former partner to months of harassment, break-ins and threats following the end of their relationship, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s…
Storm chances finally return this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Scattered storms are likely Saturday and more activity could be possible Sunday as a cold front stalls out over Georgia this weekend. This Evening Partly sunny and warm conditions will continue through the evening before things…
The Douglass Theatre - Georgia’s American Journey
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In downtown Macon, the Douglass Theatre stands as a powerful symbol of African American culture, entrepreneurship, and artistic expression. Dr. Shelton Land, Executive Director of…
Warner Robins man sentenced to 20 years after pleading guilty to family violence, firearm charges
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Warner Robins man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple violent and felony charges stemming from two separate incidents, according to the Houston County District Attorney’s Office. 36-year-old…
Warner Robins under Level 1 drought, city urges water conservation
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Drought conditions across much of Georgia have led state officials to place several areas, including Warner Robins, under a Level 1 drought designation, triggering mandatory conservation efforts and public awareness measures, according to the City…
Baldwin County fires county manager after audit reveals major financial issues
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Baldwin County Board of Commissioners voted Wednesday to terminate County Manager Carlos Tobar following a forensic accounting report that identified significant financial management issues. Audit details breakdown in spending controls During the April 22 meeting, a…
Deputy arrested, fired after internal investigation in Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Bibb County sheriff’s deputy has been arrested and fired after investigators determined she struck a compliant suspect during an arrest earlier this…
Deputies say man arrested after chase in stolen car in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man is in custody after deputies say he led them on a chase in a stolen vehicle Wednesday while…
Two inmates hospitalized after fight at Bibb County jail
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two inmates were hospitalized after a fight inside the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center Wednesday night, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.…
Three plead guilty in federal gun, drug case in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Three Macon men have pleaded guilty or been sentenced in a federal firearms and drug trafficking investigation that resulted in dozens of weapons being taken off the streets, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the…
Robins Air Force Base reports $4.48 billion economic impact
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Robins Air Force Base leaders say the base's total economic impact for 2025 was $4.48 billion. Leaders shared updates, economic impacts and…
GDOT proposes truck-only lanes on I-75 between Monroe and Henry counties
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Department of Transportation is in the early stages of a plan to add dedicated commercial vehicle lanes along…
Smoky conditions likely to continue Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Ongoing fires in South Georgia continue to grow and wind from the south will keep pushing smoke from them into Middle Georgia. This Evening It’s been another partly sunny and warm afternoon across Middle Georgia…
Dodge County firefighters join fight against Brantley Highway 82 Wildfire
DODGE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Dodge County Fire Department has joined efforts to contain the Brantley Highway 82 wildfire in south Georgia, which continues to threaten local communities. Early Thursday morning, the department dispatched two fire trucks and four…
WEEKEND WATCH: Festivals, book sales and family fun across Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Looking for something to do this weekend in Middle Georgia? From vibrant cultural festivals and strawberry treats to massive book sales, the weekend is packed with things to do for all ages and interests. Pan…
Cochran-Bleckley Chamber announces lineup of upcoming community events
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Cochran-Bleckley County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a series of upcoming events aimed at bringing the community together, including networking opportunities, live entertainment…
Autism Awareness Fair to connect Middle Georgia families with resources and support
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Families in Middle Georgia will soon have the opportunity to connect with vital resources and support at an upcoming Autism…
UPDATE: Lockdown lifted for Bibb schools
UPDATE (9:26 A.M.) The precautionary lockdowns at Porter Elementary School, Rutland Middle School and Rutland High School have been lifted. No further details about the search have been released at this time. ORIGINAL (9:01 A.M.) MACON, Georgia (WMGT/DT)- Porter Elementary…
Wilkinson County names Mack McCord head football coach
IRWINTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Wilkinson County High School has named a new head football coach as the program looks to build on recent playoff appearances. Wilkinson County Schools announced Wednesday that Mack McCord has been hired as the Warriors' next…
New sirens coming to Macon-Bibb to improve weather alerts
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County is upgrading its emergency alert system with new outdoor warning sirens designed to improve severe weather notifications for…
South Georgia wildfires raise fire risk and air quality concerns in Middle Georgia
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Wildfires burning in South Georgia are putting Middle Georgia on alert, as dry conditions increase the risk of fires…
Red Cross urges Middle Georgia to prepare as South Georgia wildfires burn
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Wildfires are burning across south Georgia, and the American Red Cross says now is the time for Middle Georgians to prepare. Officials say having a plan in place before an emergency can make the difference between…
Fire threats remain elevated Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Conditions will remain hazy outside thanks to ongoing fires in South Georgia and the danger for new fires remains heightened. This Evening Smoky haze moved into Middle Georgia overnight last night with a gust front that…
GEORGIA BUSINESS FOCUS: Major investments, new jobs and community initiatives drive growth and tackle emerging challenges
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - From multimillion-dollar investments and new manufacturing hubs to community-driven initiatives, Georgia’s business pulse is fueling economic…
One dead after I-16 crash as smoke slows traffic
TREUTLEN COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One person is dead after a tractor-trailer crash on Interstate 16 in Treutlen County, according to the Georgia State Patrol. Troopers say the crash happened Tuesday as traffic slowed near mile marker 73 due to…
Georgia Strawberry Festival happening this weekend in Reynolds
REYNOLDS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 28th annual Georgia Strawberry Festival will bring two days of events…
UPDATE: Missing Warner Robins 17-year-old found 'safe and sound'
UPDATE (4/22/26): A teenager who Warner Robins police said went missing earlier this month has been found "safe and sound," according to an update Wednesday from the Houston…
Bibb County school earns first-ever national “Kind School” designation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Howard Middle School in Macon earned a 2025-26 Kind School designation from Teach Kindness, a national initiative that promotes kindness as a daily practice. The program highlights schools that define kindness, teach it schoolwide, and support student-led…
National Guard deployed as state of emergency declared for Middle Georgia counties
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Governor Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency for multiple counties across Georgia due to ongoing wildfires and worsening drought conditions, including several in Middle Georgia. The order includes the following counties in the 41NBC…
Georgia burn ban includes Bibb, Houston, and other Middle Georgia counties
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Georgia Forestry Commission has issued a temporary burn ban for 91 counties as wildfire risks increase across the state. The order cites drought conditions and an unusually large number of active wildfires, many of which officials…
Warner Robins suspends burn permits as South Georgia burn ban takes effect
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A temporary burn ban has been issued across South Georgia, including Houston County, as drought conditions and wildfire risks worsen, according to the City of Warner Robins. The Georgia Forestry Commission issued an administrative order…
United Way of Central Georgia hosting “United We Dine for Brookdale” fundraiser
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – United Way of Central Georgia is inviting residents to dine out for a cause by partnering with local businesses to…
Perry man sentenced to 40 years after pleading guilty to aggravated stalking, burglary
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Perry man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated stalking and burglary in a domestic violence case, according to the Houston County District Attorney’s Office. 44-year-old Jeremy Cox…
Man pleads guilty to DUI crash that seriously injured three, sentenced to 45 years
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man pleaded guilty to DUI and causing a crash that seriously injured three people, according to the Houston County District Attorney’s Office. 50-year-old Sergio Elizalde Lanciego pleaded guilty on April 21, 2026, to three…
20-year-old killed in shooting outside Macon apartments
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 20-year-old man is dead after a shooting outside at a Macon apartment complex Tuesday night, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say the call came in just before 5:30 p.m. to Waverly Pointe…
Conditions remain dry as temperatures climb Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will climb into the mid to upper 80s Wednesday afternoon as dew points remain in the low to mid 40s. This Evening A partly sunny afternoon will see more high level clouds move in overnight…