MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Superior Court judge denied a Macon man's claim that he acted in self-defense during a 2023 fatal shooting, a decision that led to a guilty plea and a 15-year prison sentence for violating First Offender…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A former Warner Robins insurance agent who repeatedly won his company’s "Insurance Agent of the Year" award has been sentenced to federal prison for a premium payment scheme that prosecutors say he carried out to keep…
BALDWIN COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 16-year-old driver was seriously hurt after his pickup overturned during a crash on Georgia Highway 49 on Tuesday night. According to Georgia State Patrol, the responding trooper reported a box-style mail truck was traveling…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A section of Walls Road near Northeast High School is closed while crews make emergency stormwater repairs after inspectors found far more damage than initially expected. According to…
MONTICELLO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Forsyth man who prosecutors say used the dark web to target a child has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty Tuesday in Jasper County. According to a Facebook post from Ocmulgee District…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority (MBCIA) and First Quality Baby Products have received the 2025 Large Community Award from the Georgia Developers Association for First Quality’s expansion in Macon-Bibb County. The award was presented recently at the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Little Caesars opens a new Macon restaurant, a 1,400-square-foot location at 5771 Zebulon Road this week. The restaurant opened Tuesday and operates from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, with extended hours until 10:30 p.m.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Recent incidents of youth crime in Macon are raising concerns about how young people cope with trauma and pressure, according to local community advocate…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The holiday season is a time for joy and celebration, but it can also be tough on your heart. Between rich…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - . This Evening It’s been a lovely Tuesday afternoon following a rather chilly start. It will not be nearly as chilly tonight thanks to the wind…
WILKINSON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Wilkinson County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public's help to find Willie "Tony" Ford, who was reported missing on Thursday, October 23. Deputies said they want to make sure the 63-year-old is "safe…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Deputies have arrested a man accused burglarizing several businesses downtown. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, investigators have linked 65-year-old Raymond Lester Andrews Junior to a string of four burglaries, which started in September of…
DODGE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dodge County Middle School and Dodge County High School were placed under a soft lockdown Monday morning after local law enforcement reported a threat in the surrounding community, according to Dodge County Schools. A spokesperson…
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, November 10 and Friday, November 14. Understanding…
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff's Office Gang Unit made four arrests in connection with a shooting investigation Monday afternoon. According to an update from the sheriff's office, 21-year-old Justin Caleb Epps and 18-year-olds Aubrey Blash, Elijah Johnson and Tyrese Haslem…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The holiday season is quickly approaching, and Heritage Elementary School is making sure hunger doesn’t get in the way on the holidays giving away “Meals-In-A-Bag" to students in need. The family meal kits include ingredients and easy…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Outdoor conditions will be lovely Tuesday as highs remain above average. This Evening It’s been a mostly sunny day across Middle Georgia with highs climbing just a bit above average for this time of year.…
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The mayor of Roberta has been charged with making terroristic threats, according to the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office. 61-year-old Ronald J. Andrews was arrested November 13 and released the same day, authorities said. 41NBC has…
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 61-year-old man died Saturday after an ATV crash on private property in Washington County, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies, firefighters and EMS responded around 3:30 p.m. to the area of Cedar…
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 the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An 84-year-old man was found dead after an early morning house fire Sunday, according to the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department. Fire crews were dispatched at 5:37 a.m. on November 16 to the 2000 block of Third…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A Bibb County man was arrested early Sunday after deputies say he fired shots at his girlfriend’s vehicle during a domestic dispute near Napier Avenue and Pio Nono Avenue. Deputies respond to early morning 911 call According…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Peach Concerned Citizens hosted a community discussion Saturday November 15th, encouraging residents to stay engaged during the runoff election and share their thoughts on issues affecting Fort Valley and Peach County. Attendees discussed low voter…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia National Antique Tractor Show wrapped up this weekend at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter, drawing families, collectors and history enthusiasts from across the Southeast. Attendees spent the days exploring dozens of restored tractors…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mercer University has selected Dr. Penny L. Elkins as its 19th president. She will officially take over on January 1, 2026, succeeding Dr. William D. Underwood, who has led the university for nearly two decades. The…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Perry High School graduate says he's been prohibited from hosting alumni gatherings on city property after the City of Perry…
UPDATE (5:40 p.m.) - According to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the scene has been cleared and all roads have reopened. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ORIGINAL STORY: MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A semi-trailer overturned Friday afternoon at Coliseum Drive…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer University has selected Penny L. Elkins, Ph.D., as its next president, the school announced Friday. Elkins, a longtime administrator and Mercer alumna, will become the University’s 19th president on January 1, 2026. She will take…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Seat belts are the most important piece of safety equipment in every vehicle on the road. This is why the Governor's Office of Highway Safety and the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office are campaigning "Click It or…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In 2018, Parker Killian Moore was shot and killed while working at Barberitos in Warner Robins. Nearly seven years later, the case…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Historic Macon has unveiled its 2025 Fading Five list, highlighting endangered properties in the city. This year, historic commercial buildings in downtown Macon have been added to the list, joining other notable sites such as the…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Police Department is asking for the public’s help to find 34-year-old Kiara Worsley, who…
EAST DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to find 16-year-old James Powell, who was reported…
UPDATE (11/13/25): The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says Larry Hamlett has been located and is safe with his family. ORIGINAL STORY (11/12/25): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to find a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will reach the mid to upper 70s around the region Friday afternoon as skies stay sunny. This Evening It’s been a gorgeous day across Middle Georgia and conditions will stay clear into tonight. A few…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger officially unveiled the full-scale launch of the GOALS system on Thursday and celebrated a major milestone…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says five entering auto cases happened in south Macon on Wednesday, and firearms were taken from two of the vehicles. According to a crime bulletin and corresponding map sent Thursday, the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The North Carolina man accused of mailing antisemitic threats to a Macon rabbi and Georgia's only Jewish State House Representative has been convicted on two charges, according to a news release from the United State's Attorney's Office…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Dillard’s will host a PJ’s & Presents event November 14–16 to raise donations for Toys for Tots, inviting customers to shop for a cause while preparing for the holiday season. During the three-day event, customers who purchase…
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a new phone scam targeting local citizens. According to the sheriff’s office, scammers are calling residents while pretending to be deputies. The callers claim a family…
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office says deputies arrested one of two brothers wanted in several recent cases and are still searching for the other. According to a Facebook post, deputies arrested Charles "Jr." Hodges on Wednesday…
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a white SUV involved in a hit-and-run on Broad Street. According to a Facebook post, it happened on Tuesday, November 4 around 12:50 p.m.…
TELFAIR COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Telfair County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a string of stolen road signs and says anyone responsible will face criminal charges. In a Facebook post, Sheriff Sim Davidson said new signage has been…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Court of Appeals has reinstated a firearm conviction in a 2024 fatal shooting case, reversing a Bibb County judge’s order and sending the case back to Superior Court for sentencing. According to a news…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will return to above average across all of Middle Georgia Thursday afternoon. This Evening A sunny day across Middle Georgia was warmer than expected as many locations climbed above 70 degrees. This increases confidence that…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Businesses across Perry are coming together to support local families affected by the government shutdown and SNAP benefit delays by donating canned items to downtown stores. Through November 21, shoppers can bring five canned food items…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fort Valley State University is among 11 Historically Black Colleges and Universities selected nationwide for the inaugural cohort of Reinvestment Fund’s new HBCU Brilliance Initiative. According to a news release from the organization, the program…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Warner Robins man will spend 20 years in prison without the possibility of parole after being convicted of multiple theft and identity fraud charges. According to Houston County District Attorney’s Office District Attorney Eric…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 11th annual Turkey Giveaway is set to provide 500 turkeys to families in need across Middle Georgia, according to Attorney Daryl Von Yokely.…
UPDATE: Public Service said in an update Wednesday afternoon that all services had been restored. "All services have been restored from the incident early this morning," a post stated. "If you’re still experiencing any issues, please call us right away…