UPDATE: Macon man charged with murder in death of 22-year-old Soraya Woodley
UPDATE (11/2/2026): A 21-year-old Macon man has been charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of 22-year-old Soraya Kiara Woodley on Pio…
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Warner Robins considers $229,000 for downtown planning projects
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins City Council is scheduled to consider two proposals totaling $229,000 on Monday, November 2, as the city continues planning for downtown redevelopment. The proposals include a $169,000 contract to develop downtown design guidelines…
Warner Robins police looking for driver after car hits 15-year-old pedestrian on Halloween night
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins police are searching for the driver of a sedan accused of hitting a 15-year-old pedestrian and leaving the scene Saturday night. According to a Warner Robins Police Department news release, sent Sunday night,…
Overnight fire destroys Billy’s Clubhouse on Forest Hill Road in Macon
UPDATE: No injuries were reported in the fire that damaged Billy’s Clubhouse and spread through the attic of a Forest Hill Road commercial strip center,…
Jon Ossoff to campaign in Warner Robins Sunday ahead of Election Day
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff will campaign in Warner Robins on Sunday as he makes a final push ahead of Tuesday's election against Republican challenger Mike Collins. Ossoff is scheduled to appear at a canvass…
Registered sex offender sentenced to 10 years in prison in Bibb child exploitation case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A registered sex offender who investigators say shared child sexual abuse material while on probation has been sentenced to 20 years, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office. 55-year-old Steven Mendenhall pleaded guilty Wednesday…
New surgical robot assists joint replacements at Piedmont Macon North
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Piedmont Macon North Hospital is introducing a robotic surgical system designed to help surgeons perform knee and hip replacements with greater precision,…
Free Halloween festival set for Saturday at Bibb sheriff’s outreach center
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is turning Halloween into an opportunity to connect with local families. Saturday's annual Halloween Haunted House…
Disney On Ice brings ‘Magic of Family’ to Macon this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Families in Middle Georgia can experience the magic of two popular Disney movies on ice as Disney on Ice presents Magic of Family comes to…
Deputies: Dublin search leads to seizure of nearly 2 pounds of suspected fentanyl, nearly $20k in cash
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Laurens County drug agents seized about 1.8 pounds of suspected fentanyl and $19,523 during a search of a Dublin storage facility, according to the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office. In a post on Facebook, the sheriff’s office…
Monroe County SRO placed on leave after altercation with 2 students
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Monroe County school resource officer has been placed on administrative leave after a reported physical altercation with two students Thursday at the Monroe County Achievement Center. Monroe County Schools and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office…
Kamala Harris rallies Georgia Democrats in Macon ahead of Election Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Former Vice President Kamala Harris visited Macon Thursday to rally Georgia Democrats and encourage supporters to reach voters ahead of Election…
Mercer holds investiture for first woman president Penny Elkins
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Penny L. Elkins is the first woman to lead Mercer University in its nearly 200-year history, a milestone recognized Thursday during her formal…
Rain odds for Halloweekend dropping
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - While cloud cover and humidity will continue to increase leading into the weekend the odds for rain seem to be on the decline. This Evening A partly cloudy afternoon will become a partly cloudy night around…
Students showcase trades at AGC Central Georgia Skills Challenge
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Students put their construction skills to the test at the 2026 AGC Central Georgia Skills Challenge in Perry Thursday, where industry leaders highlighted…
Bibb deputies looking for two suspects in south Macon home burglaries
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking for help identifying two people suspected in burglaries at newly constructed, unoccupied homes in the Tyler Drive area in south Macon. According to a news release, investigators began looking…
Dublin High School resumes schedule after phone threat, campus search
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dublin High School resumed its regular schedule Thursday after a phone threat led to a soft lockdown and a search of the…
Weekend Watch: Halloween events happening in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Halloween weekend is here, and Middle Georgia has plenty of ways to celebrate. From haunted trails and a horror-comedy musical to downtown trick-or-treating and…
The End Zone Week 12 preview: Warner Robins at Jones County is 41NBC's Game of the Week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins visits Jones County on Friday for The End Zone's Week 12 Game of the Week as the high school football regular season nears its conclusion. Sports anchor Rob Schiff and Chief Meteorologist Aaron Lowery…
Disney on Ice visits children at Atrium Health Navicent
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Atrium Health Navicent teamed up with Disney on Ice this week to bring a little magic to the children's hospital, with Mickey Mouse and skaters…
GEORGIA BUSINESS FOCUS: Macon leaders discuss regional impact of planned Audi plant
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A new Audi manufacturing facility planned for the Middle Georgia Megasite in Peach County is generating excitement and anticipation among local leaders…
Former Macon mayor questions diversity after Audi plant announcement
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Former Macon Mayor C. Jack Ellis is questioning the lack of racial diversity in a photo announcing Audi's planned manufacturing plant in Peach…
Partly cloudy skies and above average temperatures expected Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cloud cover will be ramping up as the work week winds down with temperatures and humidity climbing. This Evening Several of the clouds around Middle Georgia this afternoon will clear out this evening into tonight. Expect…
Planned Audi plant could create new opportunities for Peach County students
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Peach County leaders and educators are looking at how Audi's planned $4 billion manufacturing plant could create new opportunities for…
UPDATE: Father charged in child’s fatal shooting at Butler home
UPDATE (10/28/26): The father of a child who died in a March shooting at…
Sheriff Larry Dean expects return within weeks after heart surgery
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Laurens County Sheriff Larry Dean says he is recovering well after undergoing open-heart surgery and expects to return to work within weeks.…
Flint Energies names longtime employee Todd Bigler new CEO
REYNOLDS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Flint Energies has named longtime employee Todd Bigler its new CEO, effective December 1. The cooperative's Board of Directors announced the appointment Wednesday.…
Cochran man faces child molestation charges involving 12-year-old
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 21-year-old Cochran man has been arrested on multiple child molestation charges involving a 12-year-old, according to the Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff's…
Crimestoppers seeking man wanted for impersonating a law enforcement officer in Bibb 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…
Wilcox County man gets 37 months in federal prison in dogfighting case
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Wilcox County man has been sentenced to 37 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to 40 counts related…
Man charged in Macon arson with 4 children inside home
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 31-year-old man is being held without bond after deputies say he set fire to a Case Street home while four children…
Domestic violence survivor shares story at Bibb County symposium
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Patricia Sinclair is sharing her story of surviving domestic violence to encourage others experiencing abuse to seek help. Five years ago, Sinclair was…
Baldwin County deputy cleared in August use-of-force incident
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Baldwin County Deputy Joseph Harker will return to work in a position with limited public contact after a review determined he did…
UPDATE: Second former Bibb jail deputy sentenced in 2023 inmate assault
UPDATE (10/27/26): A jury has convicted former Bibb County jail deputy Quency Barnes in connection with the May 2023 beating of a woman in his custody, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office. The jury found Barnes guilty…
Jones County deputies arrest Milledgeville teen in Kingsview Circle shooting
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 17-year-old Milledgeville resident has been arrested after someone was shot while trying to break up a fight at a birthday party in Jones County, according to the Jones County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies identified the…
IN THE KNOW: 2nd Annual Courageous Awards highlights survivors during Domestic Violence Awareness Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Survivors and advocates will take center stage at the 2nd Annual Courageous Awards, presented by Karlie Redd’s Big Heart Foundation on October 28 at the Atlanta Central Library. The event, held during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, honors individuals…
Atrium Health Navicent pediatrician shares Halloween safety tips for parents
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — With Halloween approaching, a pediatrician at Atrium Health Navicent is sharing tips to help keep children safe while trick-or-treating. Dr. Christy Peterson…
Georgia National Fair attendance drops 23.6% in 2026, lowest in five years
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Attendance at the 2026 Georgia National Fair dropped to its lowest level in five years, with more than 144,000 fewer…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores October 19-23
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…
One Bed, One Dream campaign helps Bibb County children get beds
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Imagine trying to get a good night's sleep without a bed of your own. For some children in Bibb County, that's a…
Former Vice President Kamala Harris to visit Macon Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Former Vice President Kamala Harris will headline a Democratic canvass launch in Macon on Thursday, October 29, ahead of the final day of early voting in Georgia. The event is scheduled for 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.,…
Sunny and pretty seasonal Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sunny skies will persist Tuesday afternoon around Middle Georgia with temperatures reaching the mid to upper 70s. This Evening It’s been a sunny and pleasant start to the new work week around Middle Georgia however some…
RECALL WATCH LIST: Major brands announce recalls on highchairs, toys and Ford trucks
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Several major brands are urging consumers to take immediate action this week, with urgent recalls affecting children’s products and popular vehicles.…
23-year-old man shot in leg during drive-by shooting in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. (41NBC/WMGT) — A 23-year-old man was injured Sunday night when someone inside a vehicle opened fire on a group of people standing outside a home in Warner Robins. According to the Warner Robins Police Department, officers responded…
Live updates: President Donald Trump holds rally in Perry ahead of Election Day
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - President Donald Trump is visiting Perry on Saturday, October 24, for a rally ahead of the November midterm elections.…
Trump announces $4 billion Audi manufacturing plant in Peach County, bringing 4,500 jobs
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— President Donald Trump announced Saturday, during a visit to Perry that Audi plans to build its first U.S. manufacturing facility in this area, bringing an estimated $4 billion investment and approximately 4,500 jobs to Middle Georgia. The…
78-year-old man dies in Monroe County ATV crash
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 78-year-old man died after an ATV struck a tree in Monroe County Friday, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded around 6:11 p.m. to a wooded area off Zebulon Road near Estes…
UPDATE: Sheriff’s office provides update on search for Michael Carroll
UPDATE (10/23/26): 50-year-old Michael Jason Carroll was found dead in Stockbridge, Monroe County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Anna Watkins confirmed to 41NBC Friday night. Watkins said no additional information was available. UPDATE (10/23/26): Deputies say Michael Carroll has been located. The…
Perry motorcyclist dies after crash on Highway 96
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 73-year-old Perry man died after a two-vehicle crash on Highway 96 Friday afternoon, according to the Houston County Sheriff’s Office. The crash was reported around 3:06 p.m. just east of the Butten Drive intersection.…
UPDATE: City of Gordon lifts boil water advisory following water main break
UPDATE (10/23/2026): The City of Gordon announced Friday that the boil water advisory issued Tuesday following a water main break has been lifted. ORIGINAL 10/21/2026…