MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dr. Christopher Blake, President of Middle Georgia State University (MGA), says a person with an undergraduate degree makes…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will push above 80 degrees around Middle Georgia Friday afternoon. This Evening A clear afternoon will give way to mostly clear skies overnight tonight as a few cirrus clouds will likely move in overhead. Wind…
PEACH COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two bridges in Peach County are now dedicated to two deputies who lost their lives in the line of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It’s the end of an era for one of Macon’s most historic landmarks. The Tubman African American Museum has officially…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Legendary journalist Tom Johnson filled the Presidents Dining Room at Mercer University on Wednesday to discuss his new memoir, “Driven: A Life in Public Service and Journalism from LBJ to CNN”. Johnson, who once served as…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, who announced in September that he is running for governor in 2026, says his goal…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Police Department, in partnership with community organizations, will host Operation Lay It Down, an initiative aimed at reducing gun…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will remain above average under sunny skies Thursday afternoon. This Evening It’s been a sunny and warm Wednesday with many locations seeing highs about 3 degrees warmer…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Police Department is renewing its call for information in a 2018 homicide at a Barberitos restaurant, as the case remains unsolved nearly seven years later. The shooting happened around 9:36 p.m. on…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Today marks day 36 of the government shutdown, making it the longest in U.S. history. As pauses in federal food…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new Five Guys restaurant with a drive-thru is being proposed for 4951 Riverside Drive in Macon, a property that received approval earlier this year for a Raising Cane’s restaurant that has not been built. 41NBC has…
MILLEDGEVILLE , Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mayor Mary Parham-Copelan has been re-elected for a third term, making history yet again as the first African American woman to…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – There was a party inside the Curtis Event Center in Warner Robins as supporters of Mayor LaRhonda Patrick celebrated four more…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Voters in counties across Middle Georgia approved a series of local sales tax measures during Tuesday’s election, supporting education,…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Randall Walker has been re-elected as mayor of Perry after defeating challenger Chris Smith in Tuesday’s election. Walker received 1,949…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mayor LaRhonda Patrick has been re-elected to a second term as Warner Robins’ top official, defeating challenger Fabian Velazquez in Tuesday's election. Patrick received 9,518 votes, or 79.23 percent, while Velazquez earned 2,495 votes, or…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The race for mayor of Fort Valley is headed to a runoff after no candidate secured more than 50 percent of the vote in Tuesday’s election. Incumbent Mayor Jeffery F. Lundy and challenger Shakeena B.…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mary Parham-Copelan has been re-elected as mayor of Milledgeville, defeating challenger Walter Reynolds in Tuesday’s election. Parham-Copelan received 1,234 votes, or 52.98 percent, while Reynolds earned 1,095 votes, or 47.02 percent. In August, Parham-Copelan told 41NBC's…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A recent study from the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy shows that rural Georgians seeking treatment for Alzheimer's Disease often face commutes north of an hour. "It's really an alarming issue," said Dr. Niying Li,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Several restaurants around Middle Georgia are providing free meals for families and children while SNAP benefits have been taken away. Since November 1, SNAP benefits have been cut off for many families, and they're having to…
Click here for election results after 7pm. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT- Voters across Middle Georgia are heading to the polls today to decide dozens of local races and special tax measures, along with two statewide contests for the Georgia Public Service…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Piedmont Macon is raising awareness during Diabetes Awareness Month and encouraging people to attend its first Diabetes Conference. Diabetes educator Keri Wilbur…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Highs will reach back into the mid 70s around Middle Georgia Wednesday afternoon. This Evening It’s been a sunny and pleasant day around Middle Georgia and things will stay clear through tonight. This is good for…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon Regional Crimestoppers marked 25 years of helping solve crimes and keep communities safe across Middle Georgia. The nonprofit…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Voters in Bibb County are turning out Tuesday for a special election that could shape Georgia’s energy policy and the future of local schools. On the ballot are two Public Service Commission (PSC) races. District 2…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department received a snapshot of its history on Monday. Sandra Aronson says her late parents had kept pictures of the Macon Fire Department's first apparatus truck, taken in 1910, before and after…
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 27 and Friday, October 31. Understanding…
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…
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…
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.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - With the government shutdown cutting benefits, money is now one of the top concerns for many families. Most Americans, however,…
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, 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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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, 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, 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…
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…
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 (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…
