Keisha Lance Bottoms visits Macon as part of voting rights tour
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Keisha Lance Bottoms made a stop in Macon Tuesday as part of her "Our Rights, Our Future" tour. Bottoms is traveling…
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Macon students get sneak peek of UniverSoul Circus
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The UniverSoul Circus made a stop in Macon Tuesday, bringing a sneak peek performance to after-school students at James H. Porter Elementary School. The…
Macon businesses benefiting from Glen Powell movie filming
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Filming for the movie "The Comeback King,” starring Glen Powell, is bringing economic activity and national attention to Macon as production continues across the…
Partly cloudy and seasonal Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Partly cloudy skies and near average temperatures are expected Wednesday afternoon with a slim chance for a few showers. This Evening It’s been a cloudy day across…
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger responds to Burt Jones campaign criticism over Georgia election TV ad
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger responded Tuesday to criticism from the campaign of Lt. Governor…
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger brings his gubernatorial campaign tour to Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger made a campaign stop in Macon Tuesday morning as part of his statewide “Standing…
Five new homes coming to Villa Esta Avenue in south Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Five new homes are rising along Villa Esta Avenue right across from Bruce Elementary School in south Macon. According to Macon-Bibb County…
Houston County detention officer arrested during investigation into jail-directed drug operation
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A Houston County detention officer has been arrested, and another has been terminated during a narcotics investigation tied to what the…
Warner Robins Independence Day celebration to feature Kool & the Gang, Phillip Phillips
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The City of Warner Robins has announced the entertainment lineup for its 43rd Annual Independence Day Celebration, scheduled for…
UPDATE: Suspicious object found at Middle Georgia Regional Airport during Raffensperger campaign stop
UPDATE (11:29 A.M.) The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says a suspicious object was found Tuesday morning inside a secure area of the Middle…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspections May 4-8
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 Health.…
Bibb deputies investigating after body found in wooded area on Houston Road
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says it's investigating after a body was found Sunday night at a homeless encampment on…
UPDATE: Laurens County deputy fired after domestic violence investigation
UPDATE (5/11/26): Sheriff Larry Dean says former Laurens County deputy Justin Padgett has been terminated following an internal affairs investigation into the domestic violence case. In a…
'It's not about me being a chief; that's just a title' | Fort Valley police chief shares goals
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Fort Valley police chief David Wilson, who was sworn in last month, is sharing some of his plans for his his new job. In an…
Family of Parker Moore pushes for answers in unsolved Warner Robins murder case
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The family of Parker Moore is continuing their push for justice nearly eight years after his death, working to bring renewed attention to a case that remains unsolved in Warner Robins. Moore was killed during…
Temperatures drop below average again Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cloud cover will remain dominant Tuesday as afternoon temperatures stay below average for this time of year. This Evening While there was plenty of sunshine over the first half of the day clouds have filled in…
Crime Stoppers seeks woman wanted for burglary in Houston 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…
Driver charged with DUI after deadly pedestrian crash in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly pedestrian crash on Eisenhower Parkway. Deputies say the crash happened just before 9:30 Sunday night at the intersection of Heron Street. Investigators say a Chevrolet Camaro was traveling…
Macon-Bibb honors fallen first responders during Peace Officers Memorial Day Ceremony
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb community gathered Friday morning at Public Safety Memorial Park to honor police officers, sheriff’s deputies, and firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty. During the ceremony, the names of fallen first…
Fort Valley State University’s legacy - Georgia’s American Journey
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Fort Valley State University’s history stretches back to a time when formerly enslaved African Americans sought new opportunities through education just decades…
GSP: SUV driver dies after crash with school bus in Laurens County
LAURENS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The driver of an SUV was killed after crashing into the back of a Laurens County school bus Thursday morning, according to the Georgia State Patrol. The Georgia State Patrol says the crash happened around…
Sandersville man arrested after Fall Line Freeway chase
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Sandersville man was arrested after law enforcement says he fled following a hit-and-run crash on the Fall Line Freeway. According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and Sandersville police responded Friday to a report…
Middle Georgia schools named 2026 AP Honor Schools
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Several Middle Georgia high schools have been recognized by the Georgia Department of Education as 2026 Advanced Placement Honor Schools. State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced Friday that 316 schools statewide earned recognition across multiple AP…
UPDATE: GDOT reopens Milledgeville bridge after major reconstruction
UPDATE (5/8/26): The Georgia Department of Transportation says the new bridge on U.S. 441 Business/South Wayne Street over Fishing Creek in Milledgeville is now open to traffic.…
Raffensperger touts faster licensing after Georgia shifts to online system
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger visited Macon Friday to share an update on improvements to the state's nursing licensing…
Storm chances remain elevated this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A stationary front followed by a surface trough and a cold front will lead to storm odds through the coming weekend and early next week. This Evening and Overnight Overcast skies will stick with Middle Georgia…
Possible Georgia redistricting fight could emerge after 2026 elections
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia lawmakers could revisit congressional redistricting after the 2026 midterm elections, according to comments made during a voting rights media briefing focused on congressional map changes in Southern states. During the briefing, Amir Badat of Fair Fight…
Milledgeville student researching rural health challenges at Yale
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Milledgeville student at Yale University is researching ways to protect newborns from antibiotic-resistant infections while preparing to return to rural Georgia to work…
GBI investigating shooting at Fort Valley apartment complex
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into a shooting Thursday afternoon at a Fort Valley apartment complex. Fort Valley Police Chief David Wilson tells 41NBC the shooting happened around 1:40 p.m. at Westside Villas.…
UPDATE: Houston County inmate dies after medical emergency
UPDATE: The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says Shaqwan Warren was in the process of being released from the Houston County Detention Center when he began experiencing medical issues. According to the GBI, Warren had been held on traffic charges connected…
UPDATE: Monroe County deputies investigate Fuller Road shooting, victim hospitalized
UPDATE (5/7/2026) A 65-year-old Monroe County man injured in a shooting on Fuller Road on May 7 is being treated at a Macon hospital, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Authorities have not released the name of the suspect,…
Sheriff: Stolen dog reunited with Washington County owner after being taken to Canada
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A dog reported stolen in Washington County has been reunited with its owner after Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran says the animal was taken to Canada. Cochran says the investigation started in December 2025 after…
Flag football players among Northside college signees
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Northside High School celebrated a group of student athletes signing college scholarships Thursday with honorees representing a range of sports from baseball to…
Warner Robins holds National Day of Prayer ceremony
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Residents gathered at City Hall Thursday for a National Day of Prayer ceremony…
Paws in Middle Georgia searching for new home after closure
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Paws in Middle Georgia Animal Rescue is now operating as a foster-only organization after the Warner Robins shelter says it lost its lease and closed…
New Monroe County facility expected to power 800,000 homes
SMARR, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Oglethorpe Power broke ground Thursday on a new combined-cycle energy facility in Monroe County that leaders say will bring jobs, tax revenue and long-term economic benefits to the area. The project is expected to bring significant…
More rain is likely Friday as cloud cover sticks around
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Rain chances around Middle Georgia will remain elevated as the work week ends and the weekend begins. This Evening Cloud cover will largely stick around while the sun is out however some clearing is expected through…
Montezuma police arrest suspect in stabbing investigation
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man has been arrested after police say a homeowner was stabbed multiple times during a domestic disturbance in Montezuma. According to the Montezuma Police…
Man gets 15 years in prison after meth, firearm investigation in Houston County
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Warner Robins man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to trafficking methamphetamine…
Bonaire man sentenced to 40 years in child pornography case
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Bonaire man has been sentenced to 40 years after pleading guilty to possessing child pornography. According to the Houston County…
12 hospitalized after major crash shuts down I-75 in Monroe County
UPDATE: According to Georgia Department of Transportation's 511GA website, I-75 southbound is now back open. The site showed no delays as of 6:30 p.m. UPDATE:…
National Day of Prayer service in Macon focuses on prayers for government, families and education
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Community and ministry leaders gathered in downtown Macon Thursday for the National Day of Prayer, focusing prayers…
Suspect arrested after Montezuma stabbing
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A suspect is in custody after a domestic disturbance in Montezuma left a man with multiple stab wounds, according to police. Officers with the Montezuma Police Department responded around Wednesday night to a reported disturbance in the…
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigating death on Burke Street in Macon
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/DT)- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a death that happened early Thursday morning in the 1000 block of Burke Street in…
UPDATE: Arrests made in December shooting in Dexter that left man dead
UPDATE (5/6/26): The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced Wednesday the arrests of two people in connection with a murder in December 2025. According to an update from the GBI, 18-year-old Jeremiah Terrell Worthen of Dublin and 19-year-old Taze Shaquor Worthen…
GBI investigating after 18-year-old shot multiple times in Dublin
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An 18-year-old man is in critical condition after a shooting early Wednesday morning at a Dublin apartment complex, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The GBI said in a news release that the shooting happened…
Kemp signs agriculture bills, tax relief measures into law
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Gov. Brian Kemp signed nearly a dozen agricultural bills and resolutions into law Wednesday, covering a wide range of issues affecting Georgia's…
Macon-Bibb celebrates 14 years as age-friendly community
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Macon-Bibb County is marking 14 years as the first community in the nation to be designated age-friendly by AARP and the World Health Organization. The 14th annual Age-Friendly Community Celebration was held at the Macon Mall Wednesday,…
Kemp signs public safety, law enforcement bills in Georgia
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed several bills Wednesday supporting law enforcement. One of those is House Bill 1128, which allows for a one-time…
Warner Robins woman sentenced in Cru Nightclub shooting
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Warner Robins woman has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after being convicted in a 2024 nightclub shooting, according to the Houston County District Attorney’s Office. Prosecutors say 26-year-old Katlyn Cammile Green was…