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.…
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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…
Publix volunteers build community garden at Central City Apartments in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More than 30 Publix associates teamed up with non-profit groups Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful and Moving to Success Tuesday to plant eight…
New 100-room Home2 Suites hotel coming to Milledgeville
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new 100 room Home2 Suites by Hilton Hotel is coming to Milledgeville. Construction has begun on a new 100-room hotel on Roberson Mill Road. The new Milledgeville project will include meeting spaces for businesses, conferences…
UPDATE: Woman wanted in connection with Perry murder extradited back to Houston County
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Piedmont Macon to host NICU reunion for families, staff
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Piedmont Macon is hosting a NICU reunion to celebrate the children and families served in its neonatal intensive care unit. The event is…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores April 13-17
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…
Man found dead in roadway on South Houston Lake Road in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was found dead in the roadway early Tuesday morning, according to the Warner Robins Police Department.…
Warner Robins man facing charges after high-speed chase in stolen box truck
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is in custody after deputies say he led law enforcement on a high-speed chase in a stolen box truck that stretched from Bibb County into Monroe County. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office,…
Bibb County School District considers rezoning changes, holds town hall for community input
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County School District is looking at possible rezoning changes and is asking for community input as part of its ongoing consolidation review. District leaders recently held a town hall to gather feedback from residents. The…
Kemp appoints Dorothy V. Hull as district attorney serving Monroe County
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Governor Brian Kemp has appointed Dorothy V. Hull as district attorney for the Towaliga Judicial Circuit, which covers Monroe, Lamar, and Butts Counties. According to a news release, Hull brings nearly three decades of experience as a…
Houston County volunteer clinic receives grant to stay open
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Just weeks ago, the Houston County Volunteer Medical Clinic was facing the harsh reality of a possible closure, but that reality has…
Fire danger remains high Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Humidity will remain very low across Middle Georgia Tuesday afternoon. This Evening A sunny and pleasant afternoon will become a chilly and clear night across Middle Georgia. While model guidance suggests that low temperatures will largely…
Andrea Cooke sworn in as Macon-Bibb County District 5 commissioner
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County has a new commissioner representing District 5. Andrea Cooke was officially sworn in Monday, filling the seat left vacant after…
Milledgeville woman charged after 4-month-old baby injured
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —A Milledgeville woman is accused of causing multiple injuries, including broken bones, to a four-month-old child while babysitting, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. 27-year-old Sara Ellen Smith of Milledgeville was arrested and charged on Monday with…
Crime Stoppers seeks man wanted for cruelty to children 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…
City of Butler mourns sudden passing of Mayor William “Barry” Whitley
TAYLOR, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -The City of Butler is in mourning following the unexpected passing of Mayor William “Barry” Whitley on Saturday, April 18th. The news has left the city saddened. Mayor Whitley had served as Mayor since February 15, 2013,…
RECALL WATCHLIST: Ford recalls 1.4 million F-150 Trucks; Electronics, toys, pet products recalled due to safety concerns
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Several major product recalls have been announced, affecting everything from vehicles and electronics to children’s…
Man dead, deputy injured in Milledgeville shooting
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man is dead and a Baldwin County deputy was injured in a shooting at a Milledgeville home Saturday morning, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The shooting happened at a home at the intersection…
Milledgeville Youth Development Campus incident ends without major injuries
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A group disturbance involving five boys occurred Sunday evening at the Milledgeville Youth Development Campus. According to Glenn Allen, Director of Communications for the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice, the boys, whose ages have not been released, reportedly…
Georgia’s American Journey: Ellen Craft’s daring escape from slavery in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, stories of resilience and courage are taking center stage, including one that began in…
Passenger killed in single-vehicle crash in Crawford County
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Crawford County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a single-vehicle crash that left one person dead. Deputies responded around 3:21 p.m. to a crash at Highway 80 West and Hopewell Road West involving a vehicle with reported injuries. When…
Fort Valley council meets after cancellation notice, approves key hires
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Fort Valley City Council members moved forward with a scheduled meeting at 6:30 PM Thursday despite a notice posted earlier on the city’s Facebook…
Heat sticks around Saturday before a cold front cools things off Sunday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will push the 90s again Saturday afternoon however Sunday will see more seasonal if not below average conditions thanks to a cold front. This Evening Scattered cumulus clouds from the afternoon should largely clear into…