UPDATE (11/13/25): The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says Larry Hamlett has been located and is safe with his family. ORIGINAL STORY (11/12/25): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to find a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will reach the mid to upper 70s around the region Friday afternoon as skies stay sunny. This Evening It’s been a gorgeous day across Middle Georgia and conditions will stay clear into tonight. A few…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger officially unveiled the full-scale launch of the GOALS system on Thursday and celebrated a major milestone…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says five entering auto cases happened in south Macon on Wednesday, and firearms were taken from two of the vehicles. According to a crime bulletin and corresponding map sent Thursday, the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The North Carolina man accused of mailing antisemitic threats to a Macon rabbi and Georgia's only Jewish State House Representative has been convicted on two charges, according to a news release from the United State's Attorney's Office…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Dillard’s will host a PJ’s & Presents event November 14–16 to raise donations for Toys for Tots, inviting customers to shop for a cause while preparing for the holiday season. During the three-day event, customers who purchase…
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a new phone scam targeting local citizens. According to the sheriff’s office, scammers are calling residents while pretending to be deputies. The callers claim a family…
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office says deputies arrested one of two brothers wanted in several recent cases and are still searching for the other. According to a Facebook post, deputies arrested Charles "Jr." Hodges on Wednesday…
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a white SUV involved in a hit-and-run on Broad Street. According to a Facebook post, it happened on Tuesday, November 4 around 12:50 p.m.…
TELFAIR COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Telfair County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a string of stolen road signs and says anyone responsible will face criminal charges. In a Facebook post, Sheriff Sim Davidson said new signage has been…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Court of Appeals has reinstated a firearm conviction in a 2024 fatal shooting case, reversing a Bibb County judge’s order and sending the case back to Superior Court for sentencing. According to a news…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will return to above average across all of Middle Georgia Thursday afternoon. This Evening A sunny day across Middle Georgia was warmer than expected as many locations climbed above 70 degrees. This increases confidence that…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Businesses across Perry are coming together to support local families affected by the government shutdown and SNAP benefit delays by donating canned items to downtown stores. Through November 21, shoppers can bring five canned food items…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fort Valley State University is among 11 Historically Black Colleges and Universities selected nationwide for the inaugural cohort of Reinvestment Fund’s new HBCU Brilliance Initiative. According to a news release from the organization, the program…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Warner Robins man will spend 20 years in prison without the possibility of parole after being convicted of multiple theft and identity fraud charges. According to Houston County District Attorney’s Office District Attorney Eric…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 11th annual Turkey Giveaway is set to provide 500 turkeys to families in need across Middle Georgia, according to Attorney Daryl Von Yokely.…
UPDATE: Public Service said in an update Wednesday afternoon that all services had been restored. "All services have been restored from the incident early this morning," a post stated. "If you’re still experiencing any issues, please call us right away…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Three Bibb County schools were placed on a brief precautionary lockdown Wednesday morning after reports of gunfire were heard in a…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The City of Perry will host a job fair on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Perry Events Center, located at 1121 Macon Road. The event is designed to connect local employers…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent is raising awareness about lung cancer and sharing resources with the community. Dr. Rogerio Lilenbaum encourages people to prioritize…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Middle Georgia school systems are adjusting schedules ahead of Friday’s GHSA football playoff games due to widespread absences and travel logistics. Wilcox County Schools said in a Facebook post Tuesday that all classes will shift…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The leader of a violent Middle Georgia gang has been sentenced to 60 years, with 40 to…
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Lillian Williams of Byron is celebrating her 100th birthday on Tuesday. A lifelong resident of Byron, Williams has called Villa Rose home…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia State University and Macon-Bibb County co-hosted a Veterans Day ceremony at Coleman Hill on Tuesday for the tenth…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon community gathered at the historic Linwood Cemetery on Veterans Day to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. The event drew veterans, their families, local leaders and residents. Speakers included…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sardis-Heard Funerals & Cremation Center honored local veterans Tuesday morning with a special ceremony recognizing their courage, service, and sacrifice. The ceremony included musical performances, a presentation from the Honor Guard and a special guest: Retired…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will return to the 60s Wednesday afternoon around Middle Georgia. This Evening It’s been another chilly day around Middle Georgia however it has been overall sunnier than Monday. The biggest difference is the lack of…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - With SNAP benefits still on hold for many families, some are turning to their communities for help. One…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Twenty-five restaurants across the city are serving up their best burger creations for Macon Burger Week, a nine-day event celebrating the art of the beef burger. Presented by the Georgia Beef Board and Visit Macon, the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Deputies and fire fighters have responded to a bomb threat at Mercer University's Macon campus. According to Mercer University Director of Media…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Police Department is investigating an aggravated assault that happened Monday afternoon, according to the City of Warner Robins. Officers responded around 4:04 p.m. to the 100 block of Latham Drive, where they…
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) – With overnight lows expected to dip into the 20s, warming shelters are opening in Warner Robins and Macon to…
PEACH COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Inside Peach County High School, computer science teacher Julie Folse is encouraging students to think beyond the classroom. After years of working with the Museum of Aviation on summer programs and professional development, she’s now been…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Dublin police arrested a 17-year-old in connection with a shooting that killed another teen early Sunday morning outside a downtown lounge. According to a police department news release, officers were called to Lessons Lounge at 1111…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will plunge below freezing across Middle Georgia overnight tonight. This Evening The new week has started off rather cold and windy thanks to a cold front that passed through Sunday. Highs today largely only reached…
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One woman died and another was injured after a vehicle overturned several times Sunday on Fall Line Freeway. According to Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran, deputies received a 911 call around 5:16 p.m. about a crash…
HARRISON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two people were arrested after deputies responded to a burglary in progress Friday night in Washington County. According to the sheriff's office, deputies were dispatched around 6 p.m. to the 6000 block of Highway 231 outside…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers is spotlighting five individuals wanted by law enforcement agencies in Middle Georgia and sharing the organization’s word of the…
BLECKLEY COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people died Saturday night following a motorcycle crash on Daisy Adams Road. According to a sheriff’s office social…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that left a 16-year-old boy injured Saturday night on Gray Highway. According to a news release, deputies responded to the 900 block of Gray Highway around 8:38…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 15-year-old student at Howard High School was found with a BB gun last week. According to district spokesperson Stephanie Hartley, administrators received a report of a possible weapon on campus Thursday morning. The student was…
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Swainsboro man is facing child molestation and burglary charges following a joint investigation between the Johnson and Emanuel County sheriff’s offices. According to a news release from the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrested 57-year-old…
TAYLOR COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office says the driver of a stolen vehicle was found dead after a crash Saturday morning. According to a Facebook post from the sheriff's office, deputies received reports of a stolen…
WARTHEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Washington County Sheriff’s Office says two people were arrested after deputies executed a search warrant tied to a child pornography investigation on Highway 15 North. According to a news release from the sheriff’s office, investigators…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Many Macon residents struggle to resolve minor legal issues that can have lasting consequences on their lives. On Saturday, November 8, the Warrant and Record Restriction Clinic in Macon is offering free assistance to those in need,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Today, Mercer University celebrated the groundbreaking of its largest project on record - a new downtown medical school and multi-use development which leaders…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Warner Robins is preparing for the upcoming holiday season with a lineup of festive activities. Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Better Business Bureau is warning people across Middle Georgia to be cautious of scam calls and texts claiming to offer help with Medicare or Healthcare.gov coverage during open enrollment. According to a bulletin shared by…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Businesses in Perry are working together to assist community members affected by the ongoing government shutdown through a donation-based shopping initiative called Cans for Kindness – Shop Small. Give Big. From November 10–21, customers can bring…