CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT – The GBI was requested by the Houston County Sheriff’s Office to conduct an officer-involved shooting investigation that left a Centerville man dead after a standoff. Authorities identified the suspect as 48-year-old Shawn Michael Evanuk. On Saturday,…
An inmate escaped from Telfair County Jail property Friday afternoon and has still not been apprehended.
We are starting off Cherry Blossom Festival with some much cooler temperatures than what we have been seeing over the past week. A wedge front is setting up across the area tonight and will bring some cool conditions, especially Saturday,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Cherry Blossom Festival is back after the pandemic canceled it last year. Organizers say this is the one you don't want to miss. Governor Brian Kemp was in town to help kick off…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — There's a new gym in town but it's not the kind of gym you're thinking of. Macon Rocks is a rock climbing gym located in downtown Macon. They'll have a soft opening Monday,…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- An elementary school project about business became much more than teachers ever bargained for. "We were trying to get stuff to maybe be able to play whiffle ball outside or maybe do kickball…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Earlier this week, the Bibb County Board of Education held a special called meeting. Part of the presentation was over student enrollment. The data shown shows a steady decrease in the number of…
Fort Valley State University was placed on lockdown for more than an hour Thursday following a report of someone with a gun on campus.
After a stormy start to the day, we saw clear skies and a warm afternoon. A cold front that moved through earlier in the day will continue to usher in cooler air for the overnight hours, dropping our lows to…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Laurens County family is offering a reward to help find a missing 75-year-old woman. The Laurens County Sheriff's Office is sharing a photo of missing Betty Jones. The Sheriff's Office reports Jones…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's office is looking for a woman accused of attacking and robbing a 64-year-old man inside his home. They are trying to locate 32-year-old Latracia Diane King. She is wanted for aggravated battery…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office needs help tracking down 44-year-old Garney James Croft. Deputies consider him armed and dangerous. They say do not approach him if you see him. Instead you should call 911. Croft is…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Houston County School District partnered with Houston Healthcare and the Houston County Health Department to offer the COVID-19 vaccine to district employee. Teachers and support staff who want the COVID-19 vaccine, are receiving doses…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County School District wins a $10,000 Hometown Grant from the Atlanta Falcons for overall student health and wellness. For the last seven years, the Atlanta Falcons has awarded Georgia schools for programs that enhance…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Fort Valley State University announces details and a date for the Spring 2021 Commencement ceremony. According to a FVSU news release, the in-person graduation will take place on Saturday, May 15th at 9:30 a.m. at…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County School District announces dates and times for 2021 spring commencement ceremonies. High school graduations will take place Wednesday, May 26th through Friday, May 28th. All ceremonies will be held at the Macon Coliseum…
Gov. Brian Kemp and a group of fans attending this week's Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 got an exclusive look Thursday at the steps Atlanta Motor Speedway is taking to keep its fans safe during its tripleheader NASCAR Weekend.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A vehicle crashed into Little India restaurant in downtown Macon Thursday afternoon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the driver was trying to avoid an ambulance that was rushing to a call. The driver struck the…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Milledgeville Main Street is looking for Downtown Doers, which is a group of volunteers who actively improve downtown. Deana Thornton, Administrative Assistant for Milledgeville Main Street, says the Downtown Doers program idea came from…
15 people were arrested this month following a three-year long death investigation.
Two City of Dublin workers were injured Thursday morning after a tree fell on their truck.
The Forsythia Festival is back this year for its annual celebration, although it won't be held on its traditional date.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rio is a one year old lab/pitbull mix. He's very friendly, has a lot of energy, and would make a good workout buddy. He’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt him at…
The wedge front once again held strong through the early part of the afternoon, but we are now seeing the warm sector move north into Middle Georgia. Through the overnight hours we will see a small chance for some severe…
Due to the potential for severe weather on Thursday morning, Bibb County schools will have a virtual learning day.
One year ago, restaurant owner, Chrissy Lee was forced to close her doors.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County School District held a virtual Teacher of the Year ceremony Wednesday. The ceremony included speeches from Superintendent Dr. Curtis Jones, President of the Bibb County Board of Education Daryl Morton, and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The pink pancake breakfasts are adding bacon to the mix -- Macon Bacon. This year, you can add bacon with your pink pancakes at Luther Williams Stadium. Macon Bacon partnered with the Bibb County Fire Department for…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Preparations are underway for the Cherry Blossom Festival. Although the weather is gray and gloomy, pink will soon cover Macon. The Cherry Blossom Festival serves as Macon's signature Spring event. The festival was…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Wednesday is St. Patrick's Day, where people all over the world celebrate the the patron saint of Ireland with traditional Irish music, dancing, and of course food! Chef Scottie Johnson, a private chef from Houston County…
A Houston County Elementary School created a student-run business that resulted in a $1,000 donation to Friends of Perry Animal Shelter.
Houston County voters have chosen to extend the county's Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, or E-SPLOST, for five more years.
**SEVERE WEATHER IS POSSIBLE TOMORROW AFTERNOON AND THURSDAY MORNING. PLEASE HAVE MULTIPLE WAYS TO GET YOUR SEVERE WEATHER WARNINGS** Rain began moving in across Middle Georgia this evening and so far, has brought much of the area north of Dublin…
A man died Tuesday after shooting himself as part of a suicide pact with his sister.
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between March 8 and March 12.
OGLETHORPE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Montezuma man is in custody for the murder of Hashim Haugabook. Oglethorpe Police responded to reports of a single-vehicle crash on Kaigler Street just after 8 p.m. on March 11th. Police identified Haugabook at the…
The Bibb County School District partnered with Atrium Health Navicent over the weekend to have its teachers vaccinated.
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Twiggs County officials gathered with city leaders Monday to unveil a new fire station near downtown Jeffersonville. The new station will service the Spring Valley area. Ellestene Stephens, a lifelong resident, says she looks forward to…
After a warm weekend and another warm Monday, we are watching our next weather system on the way to Middle Georgia. This approaching cold front will bring increasing rain chances after midnight and into tomorrow afternoon. As a boundary moves…
If you're looking for a sizzling part-time job this summer, the Macon Bacon might have an opportunity for you.
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Public Service Commission performed a comprehensive inspection of the Warner Robins Gas System from October 26 to October 29. During the inspection, they became aware of issues with multiple Grade 1 leak, with at least…
Dublin City schools and the Laurens County community are remembering Dublin High School principal Dr. Jaroy Stuckey.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is third most commonly diagnosed cancer in both men and women. March is colorectal cancer awareness month. Dr. Daniel Penn, with Atrium Health Navicent, joined 41NBC News at…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A motorcyclist is in the hospital after a crash in Macon Sunday night. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, 28 year old Michael Hamilton was taken to Atrium Health Navicent, The Medical Center after colliding…
A motorcyclist is dead after a crash in east Macon Sunday night.
Dublin High School principal Dr. Jaroy Stuckey, his wife Elysea and 3-year-old son A.J. died Sunday.
A Parkwood Elementary School fifth grader has advanced to the 2021 Georgia State Spelling Bee.
Two people were taken to the hospital after separate accidents Friday night.
Warm weather is sticking around for the weekend with highs staying in the 80's for Saturday and Sunday. Clouds will be increasing through the weekend with increasing moisture as well, but rain will be holding off until Monday. Monday will…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The special election for Warner Robins City Council Post 1 is almost over. We spoke with several of the candidates to find out their plans for the city. Derek Mack Derek Mack says if he's…