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…
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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…
NBCUniversal and Google announce new long-term distribution deal
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…
Lantern tours return to Jarrell Plantation with stories of history and mystery
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…
Bibb County graduation rate climbs to record high, beats Georgia average
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…
Ruwa Romman, with a history of Palestinian advocacy, enters the Georgia governor's race
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…
3 Fort Valley teens arrested in connection with 16 vehicle break-ins
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…
Alligator relocated after being spotted near Rocky Creek Road McDonald’s
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…
66-year-old man in critical condition after shooting on Lavetta Drive in Macon
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…
1 dead, 1 injured in Wrightsville shooting
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,…
Temperatures lower this weekend
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…
Open Streets Macon set to return Sunday
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…
2026 candidates set to meet with voters at Central Georgia Republican Fish Fry
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Tomorrow, Middle Georgia voters will have the opportunity to hear from a number of candidates who’ll be on…
$10K reward offered after two arsons reported in Montezuma
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…
Peach County man sentenced to 30 years for child molestation, exploitation charges
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Peach County man has been sentenced to 30 years after pleading guilty to child molestation and sexual exploitation…
Nexstar and Sinclair bring Jimmy Kimmel's show back on local TV stations, ending boycotts
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…
Woman in critical condition, man in custody after Thursday night shooting in south Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A woman is in the hospital in critical condition and a man is in custody after a shooting…
Georgia state lawmakers weigh expanded access to medical cannabis
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 Pride launches with art, tributes and events across downtown
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…
Oc-Tobo-Fest: Three-day fall festival coming to Lake Tobesofkee October 24–26
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…
Milledgeville woman convicted in $2 million PPP loan fraud scheme
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Milledgeville woman has been found guilty of wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering in connection with a scheme to fraudulently obtain…
More rain likely Friday as the cold front stalls out
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 Burger Week returns with 20 restaurants competing
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.…
Free dementia caregiver workshop coming to Macon
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…
Mercer University sets new record-breaking numbers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer University has reached a historic level of enrollment this year with 1,130 new residential…
Storm chances return Thursday as a cold front approaches
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 fire stations to receive round-the-clock coverage after new hires
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…
Secrets & Stilettos to raise awareness about sex trafficking, ways to support survivors
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Legal Services Program will host its 2025 “Secrets and Stilettos” luncheon Saturday in Macon, highlighting the issue…
Upcoming library branch named after longtime board member, volunteer
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 Main Street to host Fall Festival, community yard sale
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 police investigating fatal domestic violence shooting
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…
Warner Robins police investigating shoplifting, chase near school
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…
Plans for new arena in Macon move ahead after special commission meeting
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-Bibb Commission approves plans for multimillion-dollar jail expansion
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…
Empty Bowls fundraiser at Middle Georgia State supports food bank efforts
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia State University hosted its first Empty Bowls fundraiser on Tuesday, an event that combats hunger by combining…
Piedmont Macon to host free class for managing asthma, COPD
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…
Jones County Commissioners approve new zoning ordinance outlining path for data center development
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Commissioners have approved a new zoning ordinance, outlining what would be required for developers seeking to bring a new…
Wednesday to bring the hottest temperatures of the week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will push towards the mid 90s Wednesday afternoon around Middle Georgia. This Evening It’s been another mostly sunny day around Middle Georgia…
Macon-Bibb code enforcement officer charged with violating oath of office
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon-Bibb County code enforcement officer was arrested Monday in connection with a violation of oath of office investigation, according to the…