Raffensperger touts faster licensing after Georgia shifts to online system
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger visited Macon Friday to share an update on improvements to the state's nursing licensing…
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Storm chances remain elevated this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A stationary front followed by a surface trough and a cold front will lead to storm odds through the coming weekend and early next week. This Evening and Overnight Overcast skies will stick with Middle Georgia…
Possible Georgia redistricting fight could emerge after 2026 elections
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia lawmakers could revisit congressional redistricting after the 2026 midterm elections, according to comments made during a voting rights media briefing focused on congressional map changes in Southern states. During the briefing, Amir Badat of Fair Fight…
Milledgeville student researching rural health challenges at Yale
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Milledgeville student at Yale University is researching ways to protect newborns from antibiotic-resistant infections while preparing to return to rural Georgia to work…
GBI investigating shooting at Fort Valley apartment complex
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into a shooting Thursday afternoon at a Fort Valley apartment complex. Fort Valley Police Chief David Wilson tells 41NBC the shooting happened around 1:40 p.m. at Westside Villas.…
UPDATE: Houston County inmate dies after medical emergency
UPDATE: The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says Shaqwan Warren was in the process of being released from the Houston County Detention Center when he began experiencing medical issues. According to the GBI, Warren had been held on traffic charges connected…
UPDATE: Monroe County deputies investigate Fuller Road shooting, victim hospitalized
UPDATE (5/7/2026) A 65-year-old Monroe County man injured in a shooting on Fuller Road on May 7 is being treated at a Macon hospital, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Authorities have not released the name of the suspect,…
Sheriff: Stolen dog reunited with Washington County owner after being taken to Canada
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A dog reported stolen in Washington County has been reunited with its owner after Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran says the animal was taken to Canada. Cochran says the investigation started in December 2025 after…
Flag football players among Northside college signees
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Northside High School celebrated a group of student athletes signing college scholarships Thursday with honorees representing a range of sports from baseball to…
Warner Robins holds National Day of Prayer ceremony
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Residents gathered at City Hall Thursday for a National Day of Prayer ceremony…
Paws in Middle Georgia searching for new home after closure
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Paws in Middle Georgia Animal Rescue is now operating as a foster-only organization after the Warner Robins shelter says it lost its lease and closed…
New Monroe County facility expected to power 800,000 homes
SMARR, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Oglethorpe Power broke ground Thursday on a new combined-cycle energy facility in Monroe County that leaders say will bring jobs, tax revenue and long-term economic benefits to the area. The project is expected to bring significant…
More rain is likely Friday as cloud cover sticks around
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Rain chances around Middle Georgia will remain elevated as the work week ends and the weekend begins. This Evening Cloud cover will largely stick around while the sun is out however some clearing is expected through…
Montezuma police arrest suspect in stabbing investigation
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man has been arrested after police say a homeowner was stabbed multiple times during a domestic disturbance in Montezuma. According to the Montezuma Police…
Man gets 15 years in prison after meth, firearm investigation in Houston County
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Warner Robins man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to trafficking methamphetamine…
Bonaire man sentenced to 40 years in child pornography case
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Bonaire man has been sentenced to 40 years after pleading guilty to possessing child pornography. According to the Houston County…
12 hospitalized after major crash shuts down I-75 in Monroe County
UPDATE: According to Georgia Department of Transportation's 511GA website, I-75 southbound is now back open. The site showed no delays as of 6:30 p.m. UPDATE:…
National Day of Prayer service in Macon focuses on prayers for government, families and education
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Community and ministry leaders gathered in downtown Macon Thursday for the National Day of Prayer, focusing prayers…
Suspect arrested after Montezuma stabbing
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A suspect is in custody after a domestic disturbance in Montezuma left a man with multiple stab wounds, according to police. Officers with the Montezuma Police Department responded around Wednesday night to a reported disturbance in the…
UPDATE: Arrests made in December shooting in Dexter that left man dead
UPDATE (5/6/26): The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced Wednesday the arrests of two people in connection with a murder in December 2025. According to an update from the GBI, 18-year-old Jeremiah Terrell Worthen of Dublin and 19-year-old Taze Shaquor Worthen…
GBI investigating after 18-year-old shot multiple times in Dublin
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An 18-year-old man is in critical condition after a shooting early Wednesday morning at a Dublin apartment complex, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The GBI said in a news release that the shooting happened…
Kemp signs agriculture bills, tax relief measures into law
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Gov. Brian Kemp signed nearly a dozen agricultural bills and resolutions into law Wednesday, covering a wide range of issues affecting Georgia's…
Macon-Bibb celebrates 14 years as age-friendly community
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Macon-Bibb County is marking 14 years as the first community in the nation to be designated age-friendly by AARP and the World Health Organization. The 14th annual Age-Friendly Community Celebration was held at the Macon Mall Wednesday,…
Kemp signs public safety, law enforcement bills in Georgia
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed several bills Wednesday supporting law enforcement. One of those is House Bill 1128, which allows for a one-time…
Warner Robins woman sentenced in Cru Nightclub shooting
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Warner Robins woman has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after being convicted in a 2024 nightclub shooting, according to the Houston County District Attorney’s Office. Prosecutors say 26-year-old Katlyn Cammile Green was…
Strong to severe storms possible overnight tonight and tomorrow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A slow moving incoming cold front will bring thunderstorms to Middle Georgia tonight and much of tomorrow with the possibility that a few may be severe. This Evening There’s been a lot of sunshine today and…
National Day of Prayer events planned in Macon and Warner Robins
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Communities in Middle Georgia are preparing to observe the 75th Annual National Day of Prayer with events scheduled in both Macon and Warner Robins. In Macon, a noon service will be held on May 7th at Rosa…
GBI: Two men arrested after shooting at McRae-Helena block party
MCRAE-HELENA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two men have been arrested in connection with a shooting at a block party in McRae-Helena that injured two people, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. 23-year-old Jermaine Lamont Robinson of McRae-Helena and 24-year-old Xavier…
GEORGIA BUSINESS FOCUS: Tax refunds, Macon film production lead business headlines
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - We have the latest on what’s driving economic growth across the state in this week's Georgia Business Focus: Georgia Chamber and…
Beyond Pink Ribbons hosting breast cancer support walk in Wrightsville
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Wrightsville cancer survivor is turning her personal experience with breast cancer into community support through a new walk aimed at helping…
U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock secures $1.1M in Hurricane Helene recovery funds for the City of Soperton
SOPERTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Soperton will receive more than $1.1 million in federal disaster relief funding to help cover costs from Hurricane Helene. U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock announced Wednesday he secured $1,122,112.83 for the City of Soperton. …
Semi-truck crash causes train derailment in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A semi-truck overturned and caused a train car to derail early Wednesday morning in Monroe County, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were dispatched around 3 a.m. to Highway 83 North at Berner…
Inmate convicted in deadly Baldwin State Prison stabbing
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Baldwin County jury has convicted a state prison inmate of murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of another inmate. The Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office says Traquan Rashad Bangs was found guilty of…
Macon attorney arrested in Bibb County Jail drug case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 60-year-old attorney has been arrested after investigators say drugs were brought into the Bibb County Jail. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the investigation began after corrections deputies found documents inside an envelope that…
Piedmont Macon explains stroke warning signs and risks
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Piedmont Macon says recognizing the warning signs of a stroke and acting quickly can save lives. Monica Cook, stroke manager at Piedmont Macon, says…
Bibb County Schools announces 2026 valedictorians and salutatorians
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County School District is recognizing its top academic performers, announcing valedictorians and salutatorians for the Class of 2026 across its high schools. District leaders say the students earned the honors through academic achievement, leadership…
Deputies report increase in police impersonation scams in Houston County
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Houston County Sheriff’s office says it's seeing an increase in police scam calls and text, making demands and threatening arrest. …
Deputies: Man charged after crashing into bank, driving away in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man is facing DUI and hit-and-run charges after deputies say he crashed into a bank while trying to use an ATM and then drove away. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, it happened Saturday,…
Bibb County Schools honors students committing to military service
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Schools held a military signing celebration Tuesday, honoring high school graduates who have committed to enlisting in the United States…
What led to the deadly I-75 crash in Monroe County
UPDATE: The Monroe County Sheriff's Office says the car involved in Tuesday's pursuit was stolen out of Orange County, Florida. Deputies say they are working with the Orange County Sheriff's Office to determine identification. ORIGINAL STORY: FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Two…
Warner Robins man sentenced after crashing stolen Humvee into Army building
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A Warner Robins man will spend nearly three years in federal prison after investigators say he stole a military vehicle and drove it into an Army headquarters building. Treamon Dominic Lacy, 42, was sentenced to 33…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspections April 27-May 1
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…
17-year-old charged after crashing into Bibb County home
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 17-year-old driver is facing charges after deputies say he fled a traffic stop and crashed into a home in Bibb County. According…
GSP: Head-on crash in Laurens County leaves three dead
EAST DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Three people were killed in a head-on crash late Sunday night in Laurens County, according to the Georgia State Patrol. Troopers say…
Students evacuated after bomb threat at Warner Robins High School
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Students and staff were evacuated from Warner Robins High School after a reported bomb threat, according to the Houston County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Matt Moulton told 41NBC it happened Monday at around 1:45 p.m. In…
Lifeguard shortage could impact pools in Macon-Bibb this summer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Summer break is just weeks away for several Bibb County residents, but their swim time may be cut short due to the lack…
Mostly sunny and seasonal Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It’ll be a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon as overhead skies remain mostly sunny. This Evening A mostly sunny afternoon will become a clear and cool night as most spots around Middle Georgia should drop into the…
RECALL WATCH LIST: Frozen pizzas, beverage mixes, infant formula and household items pulled over safety concerns
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - From children’s toys to household products, officials are warning about hidden dangers that have already led…
Georgia lawmaker warns of risks after voting rights ruling
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-A Georgia lawmaker is warning of potential risks to fair representation following a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision affecting voting rights protections, as state leaders signal changes to congressional maps may still be ahead. State Rep. Floyd Griffin…
Crime Stoppers seeks man wanted for cruelty to children in Houston County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Regional Crime Stoppers is spotlighting five individuals wanted by law enforcement agencies across Middle Georgia as part of its…