West Laurens sophomore killed, twin brother and mother hospitalized after crash
DEXTER, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A West Laurens High School student was killed and two family members were seriously injured in a head-on crash early Sunday…
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Robins Financial Credit Union offering financial relief to members during government shutdown
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As the government shutdown stretches into its third day, some Middle Georgia residents are feeling the strain of reduced…
478 Music Awards unite community, celebrate local talent
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 4th annual 478 Music Awards are set for this weekend in Macon and are expected to bring the community together in celebration of…
New attractions make their debut at the Georgia National Fair
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia National Fair is underway, and it features plenty of new attractions this year, including rides. Reithoffer Shows, the company responsible…
Three men arrested after deputies intercept suspected prison drop in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three men are facing multiple charges after deputies discovered drugs, tobacco and contraband allegedly intended for delivery into Washington State Prison on Friday, according to a news release. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office said just…
Two people are dead after Baldwin County house fire on Hubbard Drive
BALDWIN COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people are dead after a house fire on Hubbard Drive, according to Baldwin County Fire Rescue. Fire crews said they responded to the scene and conducted a search of the home, where they found…
Monroe County deputies ask for help finding man last seen near Todd Creek Place
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to be on the lookout for a man last seen in the Hwy 42 area near Todd Creek Place, according to a news release. Deputies said…
Police chief: One killed, two hurt in Fort Valley shooting on East Main Street
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A shooting in Fort Valley Thursday night left one person dead and two others injured, according to Police Chief DJ Flores. Flores said an altercation happened in the 100 block of East Main Street at…
Healthcare challenges limiting rural Georgia growth
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Experts say one of the biggest barriers limiting rural development in Georgia is access to healthcare. The Georgia House of Representatives Rural Development Committee is eyeing paths…
Middle Georgia State University and Central Georgia Technical College sign Transfer Articulation Agreement
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia State University and Central Georgia Technical College held a joint signing ceremony for an Transfer Articulation Agreement.…
Macon-Bibb Hispanic festival moves forward despite political climate
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Despite a tense political climate, organizers of the Macon-Bibb Hispanic Festival have decided the celebration will go on as planned this year. Edna Adams,…
Embraer Foundation donates $15,000 to Central Georgia Technical College to support aviation education
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Over at Middle Georgia Regional Airport, the Embraer Foundation donated $15,000 to Central Georgia Technical College to be used…
Another lovely day Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will stay below average with pleasant breezes Friday afternoon. This Evening A sunny afternoon will give way to a clear night around Middle Georgia. Some clouds are…
Newest Bibb County school zone cameras to begin issuing citations October 13
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the warning period for the new school zone cameras will end Friday, and cameras…
UPDATE: Peach County names Dr. Jesse Davis interim superintendent after Dr. Lionel Brown’s retirement
UPDATE (10/2/25): The Peach County Board of Education has appointed Dr. Jesse Davis as interim superintendent. According to a news release from Peach County Schools, Davis has served as Assistant Superintendent for the past two years and brings extensive experience…
Macon traffic alert: US 80/Broadway to close midday October 6–9 for rail crossing repairs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Department of Transportation says a section of US 80/Broadway in Macon-Bibb County will close during the midday hours from October 6-9 for railroad work. According to a GDOT news release, Norfolk Southern will work…
Safety first: Crews conduct ride inspections at the Georgia National Fair
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Reithoffer Shows, the company responsible for bringing in and setting up all of the rides, says no ride can open until…
Ideal Police searching for man wanted in case of simple battery on elderly person
IDEAL, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Police in Ideal are asking for the public’s help finding a man wanted on charges of simple battery…
Macon-Bibb pedestrian safety summit focuses on sidewalks, lighting and Gray Highway plan
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Concerns over sidewalks, lighting and youth safety took center stage Wednesday as residents and leaders met at the Macon-Bibb County Pedestrian Safety Review…
Reynolds council member arrested after U.S. Marshals capture Florida fugitive
UPDATE (10/2/25): The Reynolds Police Department said in an update Thursday that U.S. Marshals found James Daniels inside a home on Mimms Street around 4 p.m.…
Georgia's summer burn ban ends today
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you’ve been waiting for the green light to burn yard debris around your home, now’s your time. Today marks the end of the Georgia Environmental…
Fairburn man charged after Skid-steer theft reported on Rumble Road in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Investigators recovered two stolen Skid-steers and arrested a Fairburn…
“Get outside!” weather Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sunny and breezy conditions are likely Thursday with below average highs. This Evening A mostly sunny and breezy afternoon will give way to a clear and breezy night.…
Georgia National Fair brings economic boost to Middle Georgia
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Beyond the fairgrounds, the annual tradition is making a big impact on the local economy. Addie Hodges, marketing and communications specialist for the…
Dublin City Council approves Blake Daniels as interim city clerk after former clerk's resignation, arrest
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Dublin City Council appointed Treasurer Blake Daniels as interim city clerk Wednesday following the resignation and arrest of former clerk Heather Browning, who is charged with stealing money from her church where she served as treasurer.…
Forsyth Domino’s partners with Monroe County firefighters to promote fire safety
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Some pizza deliveries in Forsyth next week will also include a fire safety inspection. Monroe County Emergency Services is partnering with Domino’s and the National Fire Protection Association to raise awareness during Fire Prevention Week, October…
Cochran-Bleckley County Chamber of Commerce to host Country Fest, more seasonal activities
BLECKLEY COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Cochran-Bleckley County Chamber of Commerce is hosting Country Fest and other seasonal activities for the community. Melissa Barker,…
Fort Valley police: 14-year-old charged in 6 vehicle break-ins
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 14-year-old is facing charges after Fort Valley police say he broke into multiple vehicles on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive at…
Twiggs County Schools look to prep students for data center jobs
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Signs protesting the recently approved Twiggs County data center still line the sides of Jeffersonville roads. But county leaders, such as…
Jones County deputies arrest women after welfare check finds children in ‘unfit’ home
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two women face charges after deputies say they found four children living in unsafe conditions during a welfare…
Atrium doctor offers resources ahead of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An Atrium Health Navicent doctor is sharing tips and raising awareness ahead of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Surgical oncologist Paul Dale said…
Dublin City Schools Superintendent Frederick Williams announces retirement
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Dublin City Schools Superintendent Dr. Frederick C. Williams announced Tuesday he will retire effective October 3, 2025. According to a statement from Williams, he's…
UPDATE: Arrest made after woman found dead at Sanford Arms Apartments in Macon
UPDATE (9/30/25): A 48-year-old man has been arrested in connection…
Wesleyan College announces athletic scholarships as part of NAIA transition
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Wesleyan College has announced a major change in its approach to student athletics. The school is now now offering athletic scholarships. This change comes as the college transitions into the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics).…
Sunshine returns to kickoff October
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - October begins Wednesday and sunnier conditions will return to Middle Georgia. This Evening It’s been another cloudy day across Middle Georgia resulting in a lot of high…
UPDATE: Arrest made in August shooting on Harrison Road that left man dead
UPDATE (9/30/25): The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest in connection…
Bibb County School District's graduation rate tops state average for third year in a row
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - For the third year in a row, Bibb County schools have exceeded the state average graduation rate,…
GBI: Church treasurer and Dublin city clerk arrested in Laurens County theft case
UPDATE: Dublin Mayor Joshua Kight released the following statement Tuesday afternoon: "The City has been notified of the arrest of Heather Browning, City…
Bibb County School District hosts Lunch & Learn at Appling Middle School as a part of Attendance Awareness Week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It’s Attendance Awareness Week and Bibb County School District hosted a Lunch and…
Georgia's 2026 candidates still can't escape fallout from Trump's false 2020 election claims
By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Fallout from the 2020 presidential election feels like it may never end in Georgia. Maybe more any other state, the decisions made after Democrat Joe Biden's narrow win — and Donald Trump's false…
Republican state Sen. Greg Dolezal enters Georgia's lieutenant governor race
By CHARLOTTE KRAMON Associated Press/Report for America ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia state Sen. Greg Dolezal entered a crowded race for lieutenant governor Tuesday with a hard-line MAGA campaign pledging to curb the “radical left.” Dolezal, a Republican from Cumming, is…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores September 22-26
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…
NAACP to host Macon town hall on education, jail conditions and school zone cameras
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon's NAACP branch is set to host a town hall meeting Tuesday evening at St. James AME Church, aiming to address pressing issues facing the local community. Education, school zone cameras and conditions at the Bibb…
Houston County School District graduation rate rises to 93.3%
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Houston County School District’s graduation rate has climbed to 93.3% for 2025, according to a news release from the school district. The rate is 6.1 percentage points higher than the state average of 87.2% and…
Spencer’s to host grand opening at The Shoppes at River Crossing
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Spencer’s, the national retailer known for edgy apparel and accessories, will hold a grand opening celebration at its new Macon location on Saturday, Oct. 4. The event will take place from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.…
Coroner: 86-year-old Macon man dies after house fire on Hartridge Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man has died after a house fire on Hartridge Drive Sunday night, according to Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones. Jones said 86-year-old Oliver Jefferson died Monday afternoon at the burn center in Augusta. The…
Wesleyan College ratified for NAIA membership, joining Southern States Athletic Conference in 2026
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Wesleyan College has been ratified for membership in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) after a Sept. 28 vote. The Wolves will complete the 2025–26 season in NCAA Division III before beginning NAIA competition on July…
Bibb County schools focus on absenteeism during Attendance Awareness Week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Schools are marking Attendance Awareness Week with rallies, parent outreach and midweek check-ins to highlight the importance of students being…
Wind increases as September nears its end
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Wind will increase over the Peach State thanks to Imelda churning not far offshore. This Evening While Monday morning was rather sunny the clouds wasted…
Sheriff: Two arrested for arson in Bleckley County, one linked to church burglary
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Deputies arrested two people after a house fire on Country Club Road in Bleckley County over the weekend. According to a news release, deputies responded to the fire around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. An investigator with…