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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits set to pause this Saturday, the risk of food insecurity for thousands of Middle…
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…
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…
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…
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, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Even as the federal government shutdown continues into its 27th day, county leaders are trying to make progress…
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, 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…
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, 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, 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…
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, 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, 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, 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…
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…
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…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Temperatures are starting to fall, and many homeowners will be turning on their heaters to warm their…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A coordinated law enforcement effort stopped a major prison contraband drop involving drones over the weekend, according to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office.…
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office says a 61-year-old man has been arrested on child molestation charges, and investigators believe there may be additional victims. According to a news release from the sheriff's office, investigators arrested Ken…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Dublin City Schools says a recent state review shows its reported about $4.7 million in payroll reductions as part of its Financial Improvement Plan (FIP), and the district now projects a positive cash balance by the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After 12 weeks of intense training, the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department welcomed 23 new firefighters today. The class, made up of 21 men and two women, was sworn in at a ceremony inside the Rock Springs…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two Middle Georgia men are among 31 people indicted in a nationwide scheme to rig high-stakes poker games linked to organized crime families and an NBA head coach, according to a news release from the U.S.…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Congressman Sanford Bishop is calling on Congress to protect federal workers and prevent millions of Americans from losing access to healthcare, as the government shutdown continues to impact families across the state. Bishop spoke at…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Department of Human Services says food assistance for thousands of Georgia families will end November 1 if the federal government shutdown continues. In an update Friday, DHS said the U.S. Department of Agriculture notified…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Atrium Health Amphitheater is bringing back a community favorite with the return of Trucks and Treats, a free, family-friendly Halloween…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church is hosting its annual Fall Harvest Festival and Community Coat Drive this weekend, offering a free, family-friendly afternoon…
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 33-year-old Warner Robins man has been sentenced to life plus 20 years in prison after being convicted on multiple violent felony charges in Houston County Superior Court. Victor Casey Dennard was found guilty October…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A traffic stop in Monroe County Wednesday turned into a foot chase that ended when the suspect was hit by a vehicle on Interstate 75, according to the Georgia State Patrol. GSP says it all started…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Perry Police Department has identified a suspect accused of making sexually explicit phone calls to employees at businesses across multiple states. According to a news release from the Perry Police Department, the investigation began on…
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After being unsatisfied with its 2023 graduation rate, the Houston County School District launched the Operation Graduation Initiative,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Alice’s Place Adult Day Health will host the Boots on the Ground Fall Festival, featuring food, games, entertainment and community vendors. The festival…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More than 687,000 Georgia households that rely on SNAP benefits could see their food assistance disrupted next month if the federal…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) has filed a lawsuit against Dublin City Schools and its Board of Education, accusing…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Milledgeville’s Public Works Stormwater Department will soon begin emergency repairs on Heritage Road to address drainage issues near two residential properties. The project will include removing and replacing cross drain culverts adjacent to…