Forsyth family shares son’s childhood cancer journey
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to recognize children and families affected by cancer. Colton Poulnott was just three years old when his…
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49th Macon Labor Day Road Race brings runners to city streets
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Runners took to the streets of Macon Monday for the 49th annual Macon Labor Day Road Race, while one local family…
Deputies: Man charged after firing shots, barricading himself in Macon home
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 50-year-old man faces aggravated assault and other charges after deputies say he fired shots and barricaded himself inside a Macon…
Warner Robins proposes property tax increase, sets 3 public hearings
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Warner Robins is proposing a 2026 property tax increase of 12.74% above the rollback millage rate for city residents in Houston County and 16.12% above the rollback rate for city residents in…
Republican nominee Rick Jackson outlines priorities at Perry rally
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Republican gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson spoke to supporters in Perry Friday, outlining his priorities on affordability, education, health care, public safety and government accountability. Jackson said Georgians are facing higher costs for groceries, gas, insurance and…
GBI: Former Greene County school official, husband accused of $50K theft
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A former Greene County school official and her husband have been arrested after GBI agents say they were involved in stealing about $50,000 in grant money from the Greene County Board of Education. According to a…
GDC: Gang-related fight at Wilcox State Prison leaves inmate dead
ABBEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- An inmate died, and nine others were injured after a fight involving several inmates at Wilcox State Prison, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. The GDC confirmed the altercation happened Sept. 3 and is believed to…
Labor Day safety tips for swimming, grilling and travel
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Fire officials and the American Red Cross are urging Middle Georgia families to keep safety in mind as they travel, swim, grill and spend time outdoors over the Labor Day weekend. Keep grills away from the…
UPDATE: Missing 89-year-old Monroe County man found safe
UPDATE (9/4/26): Deputies said in an update Friday that James Brown has been found safe. ORIGINAL STORY (9/3/26): FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is asking for help finding an 89-year-old man who was last seen Wednesday…
Ruling clears former Perry High star Dae’Quan Wright, other ex-pros for LSU roster
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (41NBC/WMGT) — A Louisiana judge's ruling clears the way for former Perry High School football star Dae'Quan Wright and other…
Sheriff: No credible evidence of Taylor County school shooting threat
BUTLER, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Deputies and Butler police officers will increase their presence at Taylor County schools Friday as they investigate rumors of a school shooting threat. According to a Facebook post Thursday night from Taylor County Sheriff John "Bubba"…
UPDATE: Sheriff’s office releases new details on deadly Gray Highway crash
UPDATE (9/3/26): The crash that killed 78-year-old Cheryl Diane Reed involved three vehicles, according to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff's office says the crash happened at Gray Highway and Woodlawn Drive. According to a…
Labor Day travel outlook: Drivers urged to prepare as holiday traffic increases
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - For many people, Labor Day weekend means one last trip before the summer comes to an end. But with more…
Storm odds climb slightly Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A handful of storms will be possible Friday afternoon and evening around Middle Georgia. This Evening A partly sunny and hot afternoon will become a mostly clear and warm night as the wind flows lightly out…
UPDATE: All 12 defendants sentenced in Macon’s Operation Mobile Order drug case
UPDATE (9/3/26): The final two defendants connected to the federal Operation Mobile Order drug trafficking investigation were sentenced Thursday, completing the sentencing of all 12 people convicted in the case. According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office…
Baldwin County school officials detail response to false emergency calls
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Baldwin County School District officials say false emergency reports and non-credible threats remain an ongoing concern, with the district already receiving one…
Baldwin County taxpayers could bear burden of $15 million budget crisis
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Baldwin County taxpayers could bear the burden of a $15 million budget crisis as county leaders work to address a major payment due by the end of the year. Interim County Manager Paul Van Haute spoke to…
UPDATE: Kemp appoints 7 temporary members to Dublin school board
UPDATE (9/2/26): Gov. Brian Kemp appointed seven temporary replacement members to the Dublin City Board of Education Wednesday, filling every seat left vacant when he suspended the previous board members last month. The appointments, which took effect immediately, are: Teresa…
UPDATE: Deputies say missing 27-year-old man found safe
UPDATE (9/2/26): Bibb County deputies said in an update Wednesday that 27-year-old Kevin Dwayne Stone has been located and is safe. ORIGINAL STORY (9/1/26): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking for help finding a 27-year-old…
GEORGIA BUSINESS FOCUS: Black leaders unveil "Georgia Blackprint" to boost economic opportunity
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As Georgia continues to experience economic growth, leaders across the state are working to ensure Black businesses also benefit from…
Sunshine and heat roll on Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will push into the mid-upper 90s with heat indexes over 100 degrees again Thursday afternoon. This Evening A partly sunny afternoon will become a mostly clear and warm night as temperatures only drop into the…
Red Cross urges Middle Georgia families to build emergency kits
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The American Red Cross is urging Middle Georgia families to prepare now for hurricanes, severe storms, house fires and other emergencies before…
Unloaded firearm found in student’s backpack at school in Houston County
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- An unloaded firearm was found in a student’s backpack during a search on campus, according to a message from Huntingon Middle School Principal Marlon Robinson that was sent to parents. Robinson said school administrators found the…
Campus police respond to violent incident at Southwest High School
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A parent is raising concerns about student safety after a fight involving three students at Southwest High School in Macon on Monday.…
Crimestoppers seeking woman wanted for arson in Jones 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 ongoing effort to encourage community…
Perry launches ‘Love, Dolly’ book drive to benefit local children
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Perry is inviting the community to honor Dolly Parton’s legacy by donating new children’s books as part of its…
Bibb County joint operation leads to arrests, 68 citations and firearm seizures
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A joint law enforcement operation in Macon-Bibb County resulted in several arrests, dozens of traffic citations and the seizure of…
Macon-Bibb adds fourth property tax hearing before September 9 vote
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County will hold an additional public hearing Wednesday, September 9 before commissioners vote on a proposed 9.575-mill property tax rate. The fourth hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. in Commission Chambers at City Hall, located…
'Otis Redding Way' dedication set for September 9 in downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County will dedicate portions of Cotton Avenue and Mulberry Street Lane as "Otis Redding Way" on Wednesday, September 9, which would have been the soul singer's 85th birthday. According to a county news release, the…
The End Zone Week 4: Warner Robins visits Northside in Game of the Week
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Week 4 of 41NBC's The End Zone will feature Warner Robins at Northside as the Game of the Week Friday, along with highlights from six more Middle Georgia matchups. 41NBC sports anchor Rob Schiff and…
Georgia corrections special agent arrested in Flock system misuse case
EATONTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The GBI has arrested and charged a Georgia Department of Corrections special agent with misuse of a license plate reader system. The GBI identified him as Robert “Bobby” Michael Keim, 45, of Eatonton. According to a GBI…
Sheriff’s office asks people to avoid Jones County fire scene
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Emergency crews are responding to a fire near Eatonton Highway at Blounts Chapel Road, according to the Jones County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Reece said the fire appears to be a woods fire. The sheriff’s office is asking…
Mercer unveils plans for $50M student life center
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT ) - For years, Mercer University students have gathered at the Connell Student Center to eat, study and spend time with friends. Now, the university…
Houston County marks Suicide Prevention Month, urges residents to check in
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Houston County commissioners recognized September as Suicide Prevention Month Tuesday, raising awareness about mental health resources and encouraging people to…
Woman found dead in vacant Laurens County home identified
LAURENS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Law enforcement has identified a woman found dead inside a vacant Laurens County home Monday night. Laurens County Sheriff's Office Lt. Jeremy Reese said the woman was 55-year-old Melanie Douglas. He said her family has…
Heat advisories possible as the week goes on
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will reach into the mid to upper 90s with heat index values over 100 for the next few days. This Evening A partly sunny and hot afternoon will become a clear and muggy night around…
Atrium Health Navicent doctor shares signs, resources during Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Pediatric cancer is rare, but parents should pay attention when common symptoms linger or do not improve with treatment, according to an Atrium Health Navicent doctor. Dr. Sushmita Nair…
Georgia National Fair $10 ticket sale begins Wednesday
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Admission tickets for the 2026 Georgia National Fair will be available for $10 during a limited online sale beginning Wednesday. The sale begins September 2 at 9 a.m. and ends September 3 at 10 p.m. Each…
Fire contained after Northside Middle School evacuation
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — No students were injured after a small fire led to an evacuation at Northside Middle School Tuesday morning, according to the Houston County School District. In response to a 41NBC inquiry, the district said the…
Cochran-Bleckley Chamber announces upcoming fall events, Great Pumpkin Festival
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Cochran-Bleckley Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for a busy fall with several events planned throughout September and October. Chamber President Melissa Barker…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores August 24-28
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…
September begins on a hot note
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new warming trend is likely around Middle Georgia for the first few days of September. This Evening A partly sunny afternoon will give way to a clear night across Middle Georgia. A stray shower or…
Mercer launches accelerated path to medical school for undergraduates
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mercer University has launched a new program that allows students to complete their undergraduate degree in just three years and enter medical school…
GBI: 16-year-old arrested in shooting that left 2 injured
UPDATE (8/22/26): The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested a 16-year-old in connection with a shooting that left two people injured on August 22. According to a news release, Darius Frazier of Dublin is charged with aggravated battery, aggravated assault,…
Final beam placed on guitar-shaped terminal at Middle Georgia Regional Airport
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Construction crews placed the final beam Monday atop a unique, guitar-shaped executive terminal at Middle Georgia Regional Airport. City leaders and builders…
RECALL WATCH LIST: Baby toys, grill brushes and pet food pulled over safety concerns
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you’ve been shopping online, grilling out or picking up pet food, there are some urgent recalls you need to know about. Chillife Montessori baby toy sets pulled due to choking hazard …
Keisha Lance Bottoms accepts Middle Georgia debate; Rick Jackson has declined
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms says she is ready to debate Republican nominee Rick Jackson in Middle Georgia, but Jackson has not accepted the invitation for the upcoming Middle Georgia Matters debate in Macon. The…
Man shot at Forsyth apartment complex
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Forsyth Police Department is investigating after a man was shot at an apartment complex Saturday night and took himself to the hospital. According to the Forsyth Police Department, the man was shot at Union Hill…
Coroner: Man found shot to death on Maynard Street in Macon
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office identified the man found dead Saturday as 45-year-old Dan Anderson. Deputies say they responded to investigate a report of shots being fired inside a home and found the man with a gunshot wound. He…
Rhythm & Rally hosting round robin pickleball fundraiser for Georgia Forward on August 31
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Rhythm & Rally at the Macon Mall is hosting a round robin pickleball tournament Monday, August 31. The event is open to players of all ages and skill levels as a fundraiser for the Georgia Forward organization.…