Brandon Britt named new men’s basketball coach at Fort Valley State University
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fort Valley State University has named Brandon Britt as the new head coach of its men’s basketball team, the…
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The Social Duck set to open soon in downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – New businesses continue to make downtown Macon their home. Among the latest additions is "The Social Duck," a unique entertainment center that is just days away from opening its doors. Mark Bell, the general manager,…
Crankin’ up the heat for the first weekend of summer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will climb into the mid to upper 90s with heat indexes pushing the triple digits over the weekend. This Evening It’s…
Treutlen County to open only one polling place for July 15 PSC runoff
SOPERTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Treutlen County will open only one polling location for the upcoming July 15 primary runoff election, according to an official notice from Elections Supervisor Keri Hedgecock. The polling place will be located at the Treutlen County…
28th Annual Sparks Over the Park Celebration returns to Lake Tobesofkee
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Lake Tobesofkee will host its 28th annual Sparks Over the Park Independence Day Celebration on Friday, July 4. Gates at Claystone, Sandy Beach and Arrowhead parks will open at 8 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. Visitors…
Inmate serving life sentence dies at Macon State Prison
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Department of Corrections confirms that an inmate at Macon State Prison died on Wednesday. According to a GDC spokesperson, Sanchez Jackson…
Cochran launches downtown revitalization to boost safety and attract business
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cochran’s 2nd Street is set for major improvements, as the city launches a downtown revitalization project aimed at boosting safety, charm and business. The Downtown Development…
Cochran hosting family-friendly events this summer
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The city of Cochran is hosting multiple family-friendly events this summer. Melissa Barker, president and CEO of the Cochran-Bleckley Chamber of Commerce, said the events are…
Summer officially begins tomorrow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Friday is the first official day of Summer 2025 and there will be plenty of heat. This Evening Scattered storms are ongoing this afternoon and will continue…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores June 9-13
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, June 9 and Friday, June 13. Understanding…
Maryann's Fight Fundraiser and Raffle happening Saturday
BRYON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman in Byron is asking Middle Georgians for help for her sister who's fighting kidney disease. Sierra Gregory says her 24-year-old sister Maryann Davis…
Housing market shifts toward buyers, but inventory remains a concern
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The housing market is experiencing a shift, real estate experts noted a shift towards a buyer's market in several cities nationwide for the…
Man convicted by Wilkinson County jury for murdering brother
GORDON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – On Wednesday, a Wilkinson County jury convicted a man for murdering his older brother in 2023, according to T. Wright Barksdale III with…
Flock camera system alert leads to stolen vehicle arrest
GRISWOLDVILE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A man is arrested in Jones County, after a Flock camera system alert. The Jones County Sheriff's Office says on June 16, a stolen…
PHOTOS: Fire truck flips over after crash in Twiggs County
TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Twiggs County Sheriff's Office says the drivers of a fire truck and passenger truck sustained only minor injures after a rollover…
Storm odds climb again Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An incoming cold front will spur on scattered storms Thursday afternoon and evening. This Evening A hot afternoon around Middle Georgia will become a warm and muggy…
Macon-Bibb takes next steps for new downtown hotel and convention center project
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Macon-Bibb County is taking the next step in a major downtown redevelopment plan with the official release of a Request for…
Suspects wanted in robbery at 567 Center in Macon, Bibb County Sheriff’s Office seeks help
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has released a sketch and surveillance images of two suspects involved in…
State Sen. Larry Walker III named Republican nominee for Georgia Senate president pro tempore
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – State Sen. Larry Walker III (R-Perry) has been named the Republican nominee for President Pro Tempore of the Georgia State Senate. Walker has presided over the 20th senate district since 2015. According to a press release,…
Houston County man sentenced to 65 years for child molestation, exploitation
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man has been convicted of aggravated child molestation and sexual exploitation of children, according to the Houston County District…
Macon Mental Health Matters relaunches Adverse Childhood Experiences Survey
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Mental Health Matters says the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Survey is back for a second year. The ACEs Survey tracks the impact that traumatic childhood experiences such as death, family incarceration and abuse have on…
Red Clay Strays to perform at Atrium Health Amphitheater in October
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Red Clay Strays are set to perform in Macon as part of their 2025 Get Right Tour. The concert will take place on October 9 at the Atrium Health Amphitheater. Tickets go on sale to…
Warner Robins Fire Department hosts After Burn Auto Show fundraiser August 2
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Fire Department (WRFD) will host the WRFD After Burn Auto Show, according to a news release. The event is on August 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will take…
Macon-Bibb Recreation Department to host family movie night
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb Recreation Department will hold its monthly Family Movie Night on Friday. The event is June 20, 2025 at Tattnall Square Park, which…
Macon-Bibb government offices closed June 19 for Juneteenth, trash schedule not impacted
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County will observe the federal holiday Juneteenth by closing all government offices, including the court system, on Thursday, June…
Houston County residents must sign up for yard debris and recycling pickup by July 1
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston County residents need to act now to secure yard debris and recycling pickup services starting July 1, 2025. Ryland Environmental will become the county’s new waste management provider on July 1. While trash collection…
Man arrested after high-speed DUI chase in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested for DUI and fleeing deputies after leading officers on a high-speed chase in Washington County, according to the sheriff’s office. The chase happened around 6:30 p.m. on June 16. Sheriff Joel…
Free summer camp for kids ages 8-14 offered by Bibb County Sheriff’s Office
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff's Office and the Bibb County Board of Education Campus Police are hosting a free Summer camp, according to a news release. The Bibb County Summer Safe Camp is open to children between…
UPDATE: Three men wanted on drug trafficking charges in Macon, now in custody
UPDATE: (6/18/25) - Three Macon men wanted for drug…
Inmate fatally stabbed during altercation at Hancock State Prison, officials say
HANCOCK COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An inmate was fatally stabbed at Hancock State Prison on Tuesday, according to Hancock County Coroner Dontrelle Andrews. Andrews said…
AT&T opens Connected Learning Center in Macon’s Boys & Girls Clubs to bridge digital divide
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Students and Macon residents now have access to a new computer center, thanks to an AT&T initiative aimed at closing the digital divide. The "Connected Learning Center" officially opened Wednesday morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at…
Former Monroe County sheriff’s office employee files whistleblower lawsuit
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A former employee of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit, saying she was fired in retaliation for reporting suspected financial misconduct within the department. According to a news release from her attorney,…
Woman arrested after DUI chase with 4 children in car, Twiggs County deputies say
TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman was arrested for driving under the influence and leading deputies on a high-speed chase with four unrestrained children in the car, according to the Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office. The incident happened at 6:39…
Man arrested after DUI chase in Jones County, deputies say
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested for leading deputies on a high-speed chase while intoxicated in Jones County, according to the sheriff’s office. On June 14, a deputy attempted to stop a white Chevrolet Suburban that was…
Man arrested in Gray for exploiting elderly mother after domestic dispute
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested Saturday for exploitation and intimidation of the elderly, according to the Jones County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to a report of a domestic disturbance involving family violence on June 14 at a…
Warner Robins Police: Real-Time Crime Center is 'game changer'
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After several years, the Real-Time Crime Center at the Law Enforcement Center in Warner Robins is officially operational. The state-of-the-art facility gives the…
UPDATE: Centerville residents vote in new Mayor
UPDATE (11:30 p.m.): After final election results in the race for Centerville Mayor, J.…
UPDATE: GSP believes vehicle that struck, killed man on I-75 was red semi-truck
UPDATE (8/20/25): Georgia Department of Public Safety said in a Facebook post Wednesday that the suspect vehicle in the June 17 hit-and-run is now believed…
UPDATE: Macon-Bibb Commissioners approve FY26 budget
UPDATE: (6/17/25)- On Tuesday, Macon-Bibb County Commission approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. The county says this…
How Warner Robins plans to benefit from increased FY 2026 city budget
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The city of Warner Robins will look to operate on a $179,863,519 budget for Fiscal Year 2026, a 12.6% increase…
Isolated storms this evening may help some with the summer heat
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia will see isolated storms through the late afternoon and evening, cooling off areas that see the activity. This Evening…
Macon man sentenced to 25 years for 2022 shooting death of girlfriend’s father
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A local man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges stemming from a deadly…
Ticks, snakes pose health risks as warm season activity increases, doctor warns
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –As Middle Georgians spend more time outdoors this summer, a local physician is urging caution when it comes to two often-overlooked…
Hawkinsville community plans Juneteenth celebrations at church and city park
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Communities across the country are preparing to celebrate freedom this week in honor of Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the end of…
Update: Man in custody after shooting, police looking for second suspect
(Update) 6/17/2025 5:10 p.m. - One of the men wanted for a fatal shooting in Dublin is now in custody. D’Anglo Martin has turned himself in, according…
Bibb County Sheriff: 'Some people really need to be in jail'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – On June 10, Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller announced new initiatives to improve conditions inside the Bibb County jail. Mayor Miller…
5 arrested, accused of attempted contraband drops at Washington State Prison
DAVISBORO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A total of five suspects are in custody after the Washington County Sheriff's Office says it made arrests in two contraband drops.…
Washington County Sheriff's Office investigating weekend shooting
TENNILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran, so deputies are investigating that left one person injured. According to a post on the Washington County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, Sheriff…
Man, woman arrested in Montezuma after police chase
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Two people were taken into custody on Saturday afternoon in Montezuma after a police chase ended in a crash and search. According to the Montezuma…
Update: Man arrested after woman found dead at Dublin apartment
(UPDATE) 06/17/2025 - Dublin police have arrested 50-year-old Edward Johnson in connection with the death of…