Weekend Watch | The Pinkest Party on Earth: Your guide to the Cherry Blossom Festival kickoff weekend (and more spring family activities)
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It's almost time for the pinkest party on Earth! Friday…
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Body found in Macon storage unit during missing person investigation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A person was found dead inside a storage unit on Wednesday night, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said investigators responded to 10 Federal Storage units at 4100 Riverside Drive while investigating…
GBI: Former Wilkinson County JROTC teacher arrested after investigation
WILKINSON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Dublin man and former Wilkinson County High School JROTC teacher has been arrested following an investigation into allegations involving a student,…
NWS now confirms eight Middle Georgia tornadoes during March 12 storms
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The National Weather Service now confirms eight tornadoes touched down across Middle Georgia during severe storms on Thursday, March 12, increasing the total from three previously reported by the NWS. The update adds to initial survey…
Temperatures and pollen climb more Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A gradual warmup of temperatures into the weekend will be more noticeable Thursday afternoon. This Evening A mostly sunny and cool afternoon will become another clear and chilly night across Middle Georgia. Temperatures will drop into…
GBI: Butler man charged with five counts of child molestation
BUTLER, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Butler man has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of child molestation following two separate investigations, according to the Georgia…
Georgia bill would put 988 hotline on student ID badges
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A bill aimed at increasing mental health awareness among students is gaining support at the state capitol. House Bill 1045, known as…
PETA brings virtual reality animal testing simulator to Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - peta2, an offshoot of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) aimed at reaching young people, according to their website, brought what…
38-year-old woman hospitalized after Tuesday night shooting in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A woman is in stable condition after being shot Tuesday night in Macon, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. Deputies say the…
New playroom opens for kids at Macon children’s hospital
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new space designed just for kids is now open at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital in Macon. The…
UPDATE: Deputies identify pedestrian killed in early morning crash on Hawkinsville Road
UPDATE: Bibb County deputies identify the bicyclist struck and killed Wednesday as 43-year-old Michael Anthony Hill. ORIGINAL STORY: MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - According to deputies, the incident happened around 5:21 a.m. along Hawkinsville Road near the intersection of Avondale Mill…
38 arrests made during Twiggs County's 'Operation Wrong Exit'
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Dozens of arrests were made during a weekend DUI enforcement operation in Twiggs CountY. In a news release Tuesday, the sheriff's office said…
Cooke leads in District 5 special election, runoff still possible
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Andrea Cooke is leading in the special election for the Macon-Bibb County Commission District 5 seat, but a runoff remains possible as…
Bibb County deputy charged with incest, cruelty to children
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office deputy and his wife have been arrested on multiple charges following an investigation by the Jones County Sheriff’s…
BBB warns Middle Georgia residents about contractor scams after storms
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Better Business Bureau of Central Georgia is urging the public to exercise caution when hiring a contractor to repair damages following recent…
EF-0 tornado confirmed in Macon Monday morning
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Monday morning's severe storms brought an EF-0 tornado through parts of North Macon. The tornado first touched down just to the north of Vista Circle…
Chilly conditions continue Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will still be close to 15 degrees below average Wednesday afternoon. This Evening The coldest night of the week is expected overnight tonight into tomorrow. A few clouds will move in through the overnight hours…
Macon-Bibb County Fire Department celebrates arrival of 8 new fire engines
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb County Fire department officially welcomed eight new fire engines into service during a traditional push-in ceremony on Tuesday. The new engines will be placed into service at stations 5, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15,…
Daybreak raises more than $322,000 during annual Sleepout
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Daybreak has announced the total raised during its annual Sleepout event, revealing that the organization brought in $322,663 to support its efforts. Leaders with…
Salvation Army provides meals to Marshallville residents after tornado damage
MARSHALVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Salvation Army assisted residents in Marshallville after an EF2 tornado caused significant damage early Thursday morning. According to the National Weather Service,…
Cuts, closures, tax increase: Bibb County Schools face tough budget decisions
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County Board of Education is beginning early planning for its Fiscal Year 2027 budget, with district leaders outlining financial challenges tied to declining enrollment and rising costs. According to a meeting summary from the school…
Polls open for Bibb County Commission District 5 special election
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Voters in Bibb County’s Commission District 5 are heading to the polls today (Tuesday, March 17) for a special election to fill a vacant seat on the county commission. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to…
Deputies: High-speed chase during Twiggs County DUI checkpoint ends with armed felon’s arrest
TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A high-speed chase during a DUI checkpoint operation in Twiggs County ended with the arrest of an armed convicted felon Saturday night, according to the Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office. In a Facebook post Monday, deputies…
Storms leave damage in Baldwin and Bibb Counties
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Storms and tornado warnings moved through Middle Georgia Monday morning, leaving damage in several areas including Baldwin County and Macon. In Baldwin County, a…
Sub-freezing temperatures return overnight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The powerful cold front responsible for severe storms this morning will drop temperatures below freezing by tomorrow morning. This Evening and Overnight Temperatures are already dropping around Middle Georgia thanks to powerful northwesterly winds. Gusts will…
Gavin Adcock to perform at Atrium Health Amphitheater in Macon this fall
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Country music artist Gavin Adcock will bring his "The Day I Hang It Up Tour 2026" to the Atrium Health…
GSP: One person dead after weekend crash at Houston County intersection
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One person died after a two-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon at a Houston County intersection, according to the Georgia State Patrol. In…
Storm damage reported across Bibb and Baldwin counties after storms
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Crews across parts of Middle Georgia responded Monday morning to storm damage, including fallen trees, blocked roads, and…
Severe weather threat causes delays in local services across Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia is preparing for potentially severe weather on Monday, March 16, prompting local governments and transit agencies across Middle Georgia to take proactive steps to protect public safety, including delaying the opening of offices and…
LIST: Middle Georgia school closings for Monday, March 16 due to severe weather threat
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With possible severe weather overnight and into Monday, March 16, school districts and colleges across the region are monitoring the weather to make decisions about whether they will be open. 41NBC News will keep you updated…
CGTC women win GCAA title, advance to NJCAA national tournament
AMERICUS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Central Georgia Technical College Titans women’s basketball won the 2026 Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association championship Friday night, beating South Georgia Technical…
UPDATE: Missing Baldwin County man found safe
UPDATE: Thompkins has been found safe, according to Baldwin County deputies. ORIGINAL STORY: MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding a missing man last seen Friday afternoon. According to a Facebook…
'Operation Wrong Exit' this weekend to target impaired drivers in Twiggs County
TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Law enforcement agencies in Twiggs County are targeting impaired drivers this weekend as part of Operation Wrong Exit. The Twiggs County Sheriff’s…
Cherry Blossom Gospel Fest concerts announced in Macon and Lizella
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two gospel music events are scheduled in Middle Georgia as part of activities surrounding the annual International Cherry Blossom Festival. Lightshine Promotions…
St. Patrick's Festival events underway in Dublin as city prepares for large crowds downtown on Super Saturday
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Even though Saint Patrick’s Day is not until March 17, Dublin has been…
Temperatures rebound this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will waste no time climbing back towards 80 degrees ahead of the next round of storms early next week. This Evening A sunny and pleasant afternoon will become a clear and cool night across Middle…
Confirmed tornado in Peach County damages homes, buildings
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The National Weather Service confirmed at least three tornadoes touched down across Middle Georgia on Thursday, leaving several homes damaged, trees down and…
East Laurens girls beat Elbert County to win Class A Division I state title
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The East Laurens Lady Falcons basketball won the GHSA Class A Division I state championship Friday, beating the Elbert County Blue Devils 63-55 at the Macon Coliseum. It's the program's first state title, according to the…
CGTC women beat Albany Tech, move on to GCAA title game
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Central Georgia Technical College women's basketball team is headed to the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association championship game after defeating Albany Technical College 96-70 Thursday night in the conference tournament semifinals. According to a news release…
Nearly 100 people in Middle Georgia receive Red Cross help after tornadoes
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The American Red Cross says it has helped nearly 100 people after severe weather moved through parts of Middle Georgia, including Macon, Bibb, Peach, and Houston counties, on Thursday morning, according to a news release. What we…
Three tornadoes confirmed across Middle Georgia, including EF2 in Macon County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The National Weather Service has confirmed that at least three tornadoes touched down across Middle Georgia during severe storms early Thursday morning. The strongest tornado, rated EF2, struck northeast Macon County shortly after 6:40 a.m., damaging homes…
Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza draws record 723,000 visitors and $7.36 million economic impact
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza reported record visitation and economic impact for the 2025–2026 season, city officials said, outperforming the previous year despite a shorter calendar window. According to Visit Macon, the event drew 723,000 non-resident…
Police: Man charged after showing up at Perry school with machete
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was arrested Friday morning after he showed up at Langston Road Elementary School in Perry with a machete, according to the Perry Police Department. A news release says Houston 911 received a call around…
Georgia's American Journey: Mercer’s Baptist roots show how faith shaped education in early Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mercer University’s history reflects the powerful role faith played in shaping education and leadership in early Georgia. Founded…
GBI: Multi-agency operation targeting sex trafficking leads to 24 arrests
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Twenty-four people were arrested during a recent multi-agency undercover operation targeting sex traffickers and commercial sex buyers in the Houston County…
Wilcox County wins second straight girls basketball state championship
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Wilcox County High School Lady Patriots won their second straight state title Thursday, defeating Washington-Wilkes High School 48-39 in the Georgia High School Association Class A Division II girls basketball championship game at the Macon…
UPDATE: Police say man assaulted woman with knife during argument at Dunkin' Donuts
UPDATE (3/13/2026): Shemaiah Jerrod King was charged with aggravated assault following an incident at a Dunkin’ Donuts on Thursday morning, according to the Warner Robins Police Department. The department said King arrived at the business and got into a verbal…
Cooler finish to the week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will be more seasonal to finish the work week following the passage of a cold front Thursday morning. This Evening Sunny skies returned following the severe storms that began the morning across Middle Georgia. The…
Residents describe storm damage in west Macon neighborhood after early morning storms
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Residents along Thomaston Road and Lochwolde Drive in west Macon woke up early Thursday morning to strong winds and the…
Dickey Farms owner discusses rising fuel and fertilizer prices
MUSELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The war with Iran has been impacting many people, including farmers. According to the Associated Press, the conflict with Iran is driving up…