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).…
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 (9/30/25): The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest in connection…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - For the third year in a row, Bibb County schools have exceeded the state average graduation rate,…
UPDATE: Dublin Mayor Joshua Kight released the following statement Tuesday afternoon: "The City has been notified of the arrest of Heather Browning, City…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It’s Attendance Awareness Week and Bibb County School District hosted a Lunch and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
UPDATE (10/2/2025): NBCUniversal and Google announced Thursday a long-term distribution agreement that will continue to deliver NBCUniversal’s portfolio of entertainment, news, and sports to…
JULIETTE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Visitors can step back in time this October at the Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site, where the “Voices of the Past Lantern Tour” will illuminate stories of fear, folklore, and farm life from the 1920s. The guided…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County School District’s graduation rate has reached its highest level in more than a decade, continuing a trend of surpassing…
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia state House member who advocated for Palestinians at the 2024 Democratic National Convention is entering the state's race for governor. Ruwa Romman announced her 2026 bid for governor on Monday, saying Democrats need a clearer…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three Fort Valley teenagers were arrested on Sunday in connection with at least 16 vehicle break-ins that occurred overnight across…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Deputies and state wildlife officers removed an alligator from a busy area in south Macon after it was spotted Sunday afternoon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, a call came into the Macon-Bibb E911 Center…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an aggravated assault after a man was shot on Lavetta Drive late Saturday…
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One person is dead and another is injured after a shooting Friday afternoon in Wrightsville. According to a Facebook post by the Wrightsville Police Department,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures over the weekend will be down from the work week thanks to the cold front that passed through. This Evening Cloudy skies will hang around is isolated…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Open Streets Macon is back this weekend, celebrating its tenth anniversary. The event, hosted by Bike Walk Macon, will connect community members and families that…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Tomorrow, Middle Georgia voters will have the opportunity to hear from a number of candidates who’ll be on…
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating two arsons at vacant homes in Montezuma, and a $10,000 reward is being offered for information…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Peach County man has been sentenced to 30 years after pleading guilty to child molestation and sexual exploitation…
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Nexstar Media Group joined Sinclair Broadcast Group in bringing “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” back to its local TV stations on Friday, restoring the late-night talk show to the full slate…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A woman is in the hospital in critical condition and a man is in custody after a shooting…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Advocates for Georgia’s medical cannabis program say the state’s restrictions on medical marijuana and hemp prevent thousands of Georgians with chronic conditions from…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon Pride and the Tubman Museum kicked off Pride Weekend with a celebration of visibility, unity and legacy, honoring 22 LGBTQ2+ leaders…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Lake Tobesofkee will host its first-ever Oc-Tobo-Fest, a three-day fall festival scheduled for October 24-26 at Sandy Beach Park. According to a Macon-Bibb County news release, the festival will feature live music, a craft fair, local…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The cold front has arrived in Middle Georgia and will linger over the state through Friday bringing more rain. This Evening Storms…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins has kicked off its annual Burger Week, with local restaurants serving up exclusive creations in a bid for bragging rights.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Caregivers of people living with dementia will soon have access to free tools, strategies and support through an upcoming workshop in Macon. The “Dealing with…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer University has reached a historic level of enrollment this year with 1,130 new residential…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia will see widespread storm chances over the back half of the day as a cold front moves in from the west. This Evening A partly cloudy and hot afternoon will become a mostly clear…
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Houston County Commissioners recently approved the hiring of nine new firefighters. This will allow eight Houston County fire stations to…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Legal Services Program will host its 2025 “Secrets and Stilettos” luncheon Saturday in Macon, highlighting the issue…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Middle Georgia Regional Library has named their newest branch the Cathy Ivey Community Library. According to MGRL, Catherine "Cathy" Ewing Ivey joined…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Downtown Forsyth will welcome families and visitors this weekend for the annual Fall Festival and Community Yard Sale, featuring food, music and…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man died Tuesday night after being shot multiple times in what police are investigating as a domestic family violence case, according to…
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A shoplifting suspect led police on a vehicle chase Tuesday afternoon near an elementary school in Centerville, forcing the school to go into…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County Commissioners have taken the step toward getting a new arena built in Macon. At Tuesday night's special meeting,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County’s plans to expand the county's jail are moving ahead after commissioners approved Jericho Design Group Tuesday to provide architectural services for the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia State University hosted its first Empty Bowls fundraiser on Tuesday, an event that combats hunger by combining…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Piedmont Macon will host a free community class on managing asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease October 13. The class, titled “Breathe…