Macon-Bibb County leaders urge voters to renew ESPLOST
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –On the eve of Election Day, a host of Macon-Bibb County leaders called on residents to turn out and vote "yes" in support of renewing…
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Four arrested, one wanted after Milledgeville shooting that injured man
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Four people are in custody and one person is still wanted after a shooting that injured a man and struck an occupied…
Slight climb in temperatures Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More highs will reach 70 degrees Tuesday afternoon around the region. This Evening It’s been a sunny one for the first Monday of November and there will be plenty more where that came from this week.…
Local experts give financial advice on money management during a government shutdown
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - With the government shutdown cutting benefits, money is now one of the top concerns for many families. Most Americans, however,…
GBI investigating inmate death after use of force at Wheeler Correctional Facility
ALAMO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the death of an inmate after a use-of-force incident at Wheeler Correctional Facility in…
Macon Fashion Week kicks off, celebrating local creativity and community
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The weeklong celebration, running through November 8, highlights the city’s unique style, creativity, and community spirit. The event features a variety of…
Warner Robins Police investigating domestic-related homicide at Corder Road apartment
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins Police are investigating a domestic-related homicide after a man was found with a "serious" bleeding wound Saturday night. According to a news release, police and fire crews responded to an apartment at 919…
Disney On Ice brings magic to Macon Coliseum this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The magic of Disney is taking over the Macon Coliseum this weekend as Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures makes its…
State warns Dublin City Schools about finances, orders fixes and offers help
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A report this week from the Georgia Department of Education says Dublin City Schools remains in financial crisis, with state officials warning that the district still lacks qualified staff to manage its budget and continues to…
Commissioner warns against kerosene sold at Lucky Lady in Cochran
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Georgia Agriculture Commissioner is warning consumers not to use kerosene purchased from the Lucky Lady at 393-A Georgia Hwy. 26 E, Cochran, GA 31014, citing possible gasoline contamination that could cause a fire or explosion if…
Piedmont opens third primary care clinic in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Piedmont has expanded access to primary care in Macon with the opening of Piedmont Primary Care at Bass Road, the health system’s third primary care facility in Middle Georgia this year. The clinic is at 100 N.…
Bibb County authorities seek suspect in trespass, property damage case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted in connection with a criminal trespass and property damage incident, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. 36-year-old Ontario Bester is wanted…
Crawford County man sentenced to 38 years for child molestation
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Crawford County man will spend nearly four decades in prison after a jury found him guilty of molesting two young sisters while living in their home. A jury convicted 31-year-old Jordan Lee Hambrick on…
Macon Water Authority addresses customer concerns about water taste
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Water Authority says recent reports of an earthy or “dirt-like” taste in some customers’ tap water do not indicate any safety issues, and that the water remains safe to drink and continues to meet…
Alexander II Magnet School celebrates opening of new outdoor classroom
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Students and staff at Alexander II Math and Science Magnet School celebrated the opening of a brand-new outdoor classroom Thursday afternoon. The project…
Sunshine returns to end the week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Despite being known as the Spooky Holiday no bad weather is expected on Halloween this year. This Evening The clouds have been stubborn again despite the efforts of sunlight to peek through this afternoon. There has…
UPDATE: Eric Head sentenced to 20 years in prison in fatal 2021 boating crash
UPDATE (10/30/25): Eric Head has been sentenced to the maximum penalty of 20 years in prison for the 2021 Lake Tobesofkee boating crash that killed 22-year-old Will Childs and seriously injured Averie Hopkins, according to a news release from Macon…
Superintendent: Dooly County High School students safe after precautionary lockdown
DOOLY COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Dooly County High School was placed on lockdown Thursday morning as a precaution while deputies investigated reports of burglaries in the surrounding area. That's according to a letter from Superintendent Dr. Sherrod Willaford shared on…
10th annual AGC Central Georgia Skills Challenge draws over 250 students to Perry
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More than 16 high schools from 26 invited Middle Georgia counties showcased their talents in a hands-on construction contest Thursday…
UPDATE: Two arrested in Bibb County teen homicide, investigation ongoing
(UPDATE 10/30/2025) Two people have been arrested in connection with a death investigation on Soldad Court that took place on October 6, according to the Bibb…
GBI: Man shot, killed after attempting to attack Bibb deputy with screwdriver
UPDATE (12:45pm): The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is reviewing a fatal officer-involved shooting after a man tried to attack a Bibb County deputy with a screwdriver…
Bibb County inmate taken to hospital after early morning jail fight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says an inmate was injured during a fight inside the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center early Wednesday morning. Capt. Linda Howard tells 41NBC it happened just after 4 a.m. and involved…
Rashard Johnson named president of Atrium Health Navicent
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent has named Rashard Johnson as its new president. According to a news release, Johnson will oversee Atrium Health Navicent’s facilities across the region, including The Medical Center in Macon, Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin…
Macon shelters, centers prepare for increased demand as winter approaches
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With temperatures dropping, centers like Depaul USA Daybreak and the Brookdale Resource Center are seeing more people seeking shelter from harsh weather conditions. Sister Deborah Mallott, Director of Daybreak, says the center has reached capacity almost…
GoFundMe supports Wrightsville firefighter after sword attack outside gas station
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office shared a GoFundMe page Wednesday to help a Wrightsville firefighter recovering from a sword attack that left…
Daylight Saving Time ends: Expert warns of mental health impacts
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As Daylight Saving Time comes to an end this Sunday, remember to turn your clocks back one hour. While the extra hour of sleep is welcomed by many, mental health experts caution that the time change can…
Macon businesses helping SNAP users amid shutdown, looming pause in benefits
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits set to pause this Saturday, the risk of food insecurity for thousands of Middle…
Mostly cloudy and windy Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - This Evening It’s been another overcast day for most of Middle Georgia with off and on light showers. The warmest locations only climbed into the lower 60s…
Police looking for suspect in Warner Robins invasion of privacy case
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins Police say they are asking for the public's help to identify a man accused of recording a woman under her clothing at a business located at 2622 Watson Boulevard on October 6. Police…
'It's a cycle': Macon DA speaks at Domestic Violence Awareness Symposium
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - District Attorney Anita Howard focused on recognizing the warning signs and breaking the cycle of abuse Wednesday at the annual Domestic…
Mayor Randall Walker, Christopher Smith face off in Perry mayoral race
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In just one week, Perry voters will decide who will lead the city for the next four years. Current Mayor Randall…
Telfair County commissioner pushes FEMA reform in Washington, says rural counties need help
TELFAIR COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Even as the federal government shutdown continues into its 27th day, county leaders are trying to make progress…
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office hosting free Halloween festival for families
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is making sure kids have a fun and safe place to celebrate Halloween this year. The annual…
Sparta police chief: 'Handle business' when planning parties in city
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sparta Police Chief Tommie Walker is clarifying that a reminder Tuesday about city event permits was not meant to cancel homecoming activities, but to ensure public safety and compliance with local ordinances. In a Facebook Live…
Bibb County Superintendent urges parents to send kids to school daily
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Attendance in schools has been a ongoing issue around the country. Here in Middle Georgia, tThe Bibb County School District says it is constantly addressing this issue by encouraging their students to attend school daily to…
Warner Robins man sentenced to 40 years in major drug trafficking case
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Warner Robins man has been sentenced to 40 years, with 15 to serve in prison, after pleading guilty to trafficking cocaine and multiple other drug and firearm offenses, according to the Houston County District…
Warner Robins police searching for missing man last seen Saturday
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a man who has been missing since Saturday, according to a release from the department. Police say Mel Castile, a 5 foot…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores October 20-24
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. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, October 20 and Friday, October 24. Understanding…
Dublin City Schools cuts 10 days from 2025–2026 calendar to reduce costs
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Dublin City Schools is shortening its 2025–2026 academic calendar by 10 days as part of the district's ongoing plan to reduce costs and address a multimillion-dollar budget shortfall. The Board of Education unanimously approved the amended…
Montezuma police arrest man accused of indecent behavior inside Dollar Tree
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man accused of inappropriate behavior inside a Montezuma Dollar Tree has been arrested, according to the Montezuma Police Department. Police said officers responded to the store on Sunday after receiving a call about a man…
Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority set to launch door-to-door rapid transit next week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Over the past several months, the Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority (MTA) has tested a new ride-sharing style transit option through…
13-year-old charged after threat toward Warner Robins middle school
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Houston County Sheriff’s Office says a 13-year-old girl has been charged in connection with a threat made toward Feagin Mill Middle School. According to a post from the sheriff's office, the teen has been…
Clouds stick around as rain odds drop Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After a wet and cloudy day Monday the rain odds drop Tuesday while the clouds don’t budge. This Evening The clouds moved into Middle Georgia overnight Saturday and the rain arrived overnight Sunday carrying well into…
Red Cross warns of rising home fire risks as cold weather returns to Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Temperatures are starting to fall, and many homeowners will be turning on their heaters to warm their…
Perry man gets 25-year sentence in Houston County child trafficking case
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Perry man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to trafficking, molesting and raping a 13-year-old girl in Houston County. According to a news release from the Office of Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, 43-year-old…
Happy Hour Service Center receives $25K grant to expand recycling efforts
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Happy Hour Service Center received a $25,000 grant from Made to be Remade Georgia, a statewide sustainability initiative led by the Georgia Beverage Association. The funding will go toward purchasing a new multipurpose baler,…
Larry the Cable Guy bringing Git-R-Done Tour to Macon City Auditorium
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A popular name in stand-up comedy is making his way to Middle Georgia early next year. Larry the Cable Guy will bring his Git-R-Done Tour to the Macon City Auditorium on January 20, 2026, according to…
Crimestoppers seeking man wanted for cruelty to children in Houston County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers is spotlighting five individuals wanted by law enforcement agencies in Middle Georgia and sharing the organization’s word of…
GBI investigating deadly officer-involved shooting in Wrightsville
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into an officer-involved shooting in Wrightsville that left one man dead early Monday. According to the GBI, the Wrightsville Police Department requested the investigation after the incident occurred…