Warner Robins man sentenced to 10 years for child exploitation
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 25-year-old Warner Robins man was sentenced Monday to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of sexual…
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Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspections August 18-22
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.…
Approval of Hall Road auto auction site sparks backlash
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After passionate debate from residents and stakeholders, the Macon-Bibb County Planning and Zoning Commission cleared the path for a new auto auction facility…
GBI: Shooting in Hawkinsville leaves one injured, one arrested, one wanted
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says…
Milledgeville Mayor responds after deleted Facebook video draws criticism
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Milledgeville Mayor Mary Parham-Copelan is speaking out for the first time after a now-deleted Facebook video sparked attention online and drew…
Cooler temperatures and drier conditions likely starting tomorrow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMT) - Following a cold front over the weekend into today temperatures and dew points around Middle Georgia will drop. This Evening Skies are largely clear…
Georgia National Fair offering $10 tickets in limited-time flash sale
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter is holding a limited-time flash sale on tickets for the 2025 Georgia National Fair, according to…
Macon-Bibb EMA to give away 400 NOAA weather radios at Macon Mall
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb Emergency Management Agency is hosting a NOAA weather radio and pillow shaker/strobe light giveaway on Thursday, August 28,…
Bibb County Teacher of the Year Chef Stuart Hardy inspires students through culinary arts
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County School District Teacher of the Year chef Stuart Hardy is an executive chef instructor at W.S.…
UPDATE: Man identified after fatal plane crash reported in Baldwin County
UPDATE (8/25/2025) A man has been identified after a fatal plane crash on Saturday, according to the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office. The victim was identified as Robert Dluhos. According…
Crimestoppers seeking woman wanted for involuntary manslaughter in Jones County
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 day, according to Macon Regional Crimestoppers. Crimestoppers partners with media outlets and law enforcement…
UPDATE: Twin brothers arrested for fatal Buffalo Wild Wings shooting in Milledgeville, police identify victim
UPDATE (8/24/25): Milledgeville Police have identified the person who died after being shot at Buffalo Wild Wings on Saturday. According to…
UPDATE: 24-year-old identified after boats capsize in Washington County
UPDATE (8/25/2025) A man has been identified after fatally drowning in Washington County, according to Sheriff Joel Cochran. The victim was identified as 24-year-old Brandon Still Jr.…
UPDATE: Two more juveniles arrested in connection with shooting of 12-year-old, bringing total to eight
UPDATE (8/22/25): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrests two more juveniles…
Qualifying week comes to an end; Walter Reynolds officially joins Milledgeville mayoral race
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Qualifying week has come to an end in the Milledgeville mayoral race, and another candidate is officially in the race.…
Pulaski County deputies searching for man wanted on aggravated assault charge
UPDATE (8/25/25): The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says David Walker is wanted in connection to a shooting in Hawkinsville. Investigators say Walker faces two counts…
Two men sentenced to life in prison for shooting death of Fort Valley toddler
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Today, two men were sentenced for their involvement in the shooting death of a toddler in Fort Valley.…
Macon Magazine, NewTown Macon to host Macon Restaurant Week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —Macon Magazine and NewTown Macon are partnering to launch the city’s first Macon Restaurant Week. The event is scheduled for September 12-20 in downtown…
$5,000+ reward offered in search for missing Houston County man
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a man who has been missing since 2021. According to a news release, deputies said Dustin Randy Wallace was last seen in…
Macon Regional Crimestoppers marks 25 years of solving crimes in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —Macon Regional Crimestoppers is marking 25 years of helping law enforcement agencies solve crimes across Middle Georgia. The community-run program partners…
Perry property owners could see higher tax bills under proposed 2025 millage rate
UPDATE (8/26/25): In a follow-up news release on Tuesday, the City of Perry clarified to news outlets that the millage rate itself is not increasing. City officials say Georgia’s property tax process requires notices of a "tax increase" when reassessments…
UPDATE: Watson Boulevard back open after water main repair, sinkhole opening
UPDATE (8/22/25): The City of Warner Robins says Watson Boulevard is now completely open. UPDATE (8/21/25): The City of Warner Robins says water service has been fully restored following the sinkhole and major water line break on Watson Boulevard near…
Perry PD: 10 juveniles linked to 27 vehicle break-ins
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Detectives with the Perry Police Department have arrested 10 juvenile offenders in connection with a string of entering auto cases reported between June…
Perry police: Search leads to arrest, drug seizure on Jackson Lane
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Perry Police Department says one person is in custody after officers executed a…
Macon man found guilty in brutal 2022 home invasion, sentenced to life
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Bibb County jury found 33-year-old Deon Banks guilty Thursday on all 15 counts in connection with a 2022 home…
Two suspects arrested after armed robbery at Macon CVS
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery at a CVS store that led to the arrest of two suspects on…
Hands Across the Border campaign targets drunk driving ahead of Labor Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 34th annual "Hands Across the Border" campaign begins Monday, August 25 and runs through Friday, August 29. State troopers…
UPDATE: City of Warner Robins restores water service after sinkhole, water main repairs
UPDATE: The City of Warner Robins says water service has been…
City of Warner Robins moves forward with road repairs amid rising costs
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rising material and labor costs mean that funding for road repairs is covering fewer miles across Middle Georgia. But…
Weekend gunfire near Zebulon Road Waffle House sends bullet into Macon hotel room
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Gunfire near Waffle House on Zebulon Road sent a bullet into a nearby hotel room and forced deputies to…
Scam targets grieving families in Houston County, coroner warns
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston County officials are warning residents about a scam targeting grieving families. Houston County Coroner James Williams said scammers are calling families who have recently lost a loved one, posing as funeral home staff and…
Driver arrested after high-speed chase in north Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A wanted driver was taken into custody after leading deputies on a high-speed chase that reached 110 mph in north Macon on August 9, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies attempted a traffic stop…
Baldwin County opens new playground in Oconee Heights with grant funding
BALDWIN COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – All children should have the opportunity to play outside in a safe environment, and that's one reason Baldwin County opened…
Bibb deputy arrested, fired in connection to hit-and-run investigation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been arrested and fired after investigators determined he was involved in a hit-and-run crash earlier this month,…
Goodwill hosting Thrift Week Passport Challenge
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – This National Thrift Shop Day, Goodwill of Middle Georgia is celebrating what sets it apart from other thrift and resale options — every purchase helps someone build…
Macon Pride announces week of community events for Pride Week 2025
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Pride will host a weeklong series of events this fall to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and allies, beginning with its…
Houston County, Dublin schools coping with shortage of bus drivers
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Classes are back in session, but fewer school buses are on the roads due to a lack of drivers. Houston County transportation director Tom…
From resident to co-worker: Man receives life-changing donation from Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A recent graduate of the Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia’s Life Recovery program is now officially a car owner thanks…
UPDATE: Semi-truck with headlight damage sought in fatal I-75 hit-and-run
UPDATE (8/20/25): Georgia Department of Public Safety says the suspect vehicle in the June 17 hit-and-run is now believed to be a medium red semi-truck with damage to…
UPDATE: U.S. Marshals arrest third Macon man wanted for 2023 homicide
UPDATE (8/20/2025): U.S. Marshals arrested a 22-year-old Macon man Wednesday…
Southwest Research Institute celebrates opening of $18.5 million Warner Robins facility
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Today, the Southwest Research Institute (SWRI) celebrated the opening of its new $18.5 million Warner Robins facility. SWRI has partnered…
Macon‑Bibb County and Bibb school board approve 2025 millage rates; here’s how to calculate what you’ll pay
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County and the Bibb County Board of Education have approved their 2025 property…
Rain chances uptick starting Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Storm chances will increase through the rest of the work week across Middle Georgia. This Evening A warm afternoon will see a few isolated showers and storms through the evening and into tonight. Most of the…
UPDATE: Three juveniles charged after shots fired during altercation in Forsyth
UPDATE (8/20/2025) Three juveniles are facing charges after a verbal altercation escalated…
20-year-old killed in high-speed motorcycle crash on I-75 in Peach County
PEACH COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 20-year-old man died Wednesday morning after his motorcycle collided with a utility trailer on I-75 northbound, according to the…
Warner Robins police arrest woman, search for man after gun incident and vehicle pursuit
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Warner Robins woman was arrested and a man remains wanted following an aggravated assault and vehicle pursuit…
Navicent Health Foundation awards $253,000 in community grants
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Navicent Health Foundation awarded $253,000 to 25 local organizations through its Healthcare Employees Achieving Tomorrow (HEAT) grants program. One of the largest awards…
Local contractor to begin $1.9M roadwork in Macon-Bibb’s Paving the Way program
UPDATE (8/26/25): Macon-Bibb County has announced the second package of roads to be paved as part of the 36.18 miles put out for bid in July. The county says work should begin within a few weeks and that more roads…
UPDATE: Macon-Bibb Commission approves fifth straight property tax millage rate reduction
UPDATE (8/19/25): The Macon-Bibb County Commission voted Tuesday to approve Mayor Lester Miller’s recommendation to reduce the property tax millage rate for the fifth…
Students say rats, snake and lizard found inside Fort Valley apartments
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Students living at The Villas on 8 Apartments shared photos and videos with 41NBC showing a rodent, a…