Macon-Bibb officials seek youth input on county’s future growth plan
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb County Planning and Zoning Commission is getting input from the youth as they plan for the future. Kids at Lundy…
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Mistrial declared in Peach County murder trial due to juror misconduct
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A mistrial has been declared in a Peach County murder case after a seated juror was found to have discussed personal concerns about serving on the case with fellow jurors, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit…
Humidity drops tonight and tomorrow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A cold front is lowering the humidity across Middle Georgia heading into the middle of the week making things feel less sticky outside. This Evening Scattered cloud fields from the afternoon will mostly clear out heading…
45-Year-Old Man Shot on Mercer University Drive in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 45-year-old man was injured in a shooting late Monday night on Mercer University Drive, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded just before 11 p.m. June 22 to the 4000 block of Mercer…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores June 15-19
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. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, June 15 and Friday, June 19. Understanding…
Coming Soon: New Costco approved for Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — During Macon-Bibb County's Planning & Zoning Commission meeting, members approved the development phase for a new Costco Wholesale store. The 158,000-square-foot warehouse will be built in north Macon at the intersection of Bass Road and new…
RECALL WATCH LIST: Toys, sleepwear, and stroller accessories pulled over safety risks
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —Several children’s products, including toys, sleepwear, and stroller accessories, have been recalled due to serious safety risks. Here’s the latest recalls…
Georgia National Fair raising admission prices for 2026
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- If you are planning to attend the Georgia National Fair this year, you may notice a change in ticket prices. That is because adult admission…
Rain odds drop along with the humidity heading into Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A slow moving front arriving in Middle Georgia tonight will lead to a drop in humidity and rain chances heading into the middle of the week. This Evening It’s a hot and partly sunny afternoon…
Scheduled water outage planned for parts of Macon on June 23
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A planned repair by the Macon Water Authority is expected to temporarily impact water service for about 20 customers on June 23. According to MWA, crews will begin replacing a 6-inch water valve at the intersection…
Macon shooting sends 46-year-old woman to hospital
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 46-year-old woman is in critical condition after a shooting Monday morning on Houston Road, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say the…
Man in critical condition after being found shot on Riverside Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 56-year-old man is in critical condition after a shooting on Riverside Drive, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said in a news release the shooting happened just before 5 p.m. Saturday…
Tennille man charged after 15-year-old girl killed in shooting
TENNILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 15-year-old girl is dead and a Tennille man is facing murder charges after a Friday night shooting in Washington County. Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran said in a Facebook post Saturday that deputies responded around…
Hawkinsville celebrates Juneteenth with community events
Hawkinsville, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Hawkinsville celebrated its fifth annual Juneteenth event Friday with free health checks for the local community. Hosted at St. Thomas AME Church, people came from across Georgia not only for health screenings, but for information on…
Father's Day weekend will see more storm opportunities
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A lingering stationary front will bring more rain Saturday before temperatures warm up for Father's Day Sunday. This Evening Rain should be mostly done for the day across Middle Georgia following a wet Thursday. Rain totals…
Atlanta man charged after assault, theft at Monroe County assisted living facility
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An Atlanta man is facing multiple charges after deputies say he entered an assisted living facility early Friday morning, assaulted an employee and stole property before being taken into custody. According to the Monroe County Sheriff's…
Milledgeville PD: Woman, unborn child killed in apparent murder-suicide
UPDATE (4:30 P.M.) Milledgeville police have identified the two people found dead inside a residence on North Richmond Street Friday morning and now say the case appears to be a murder-suicide. According to an update released by Police Chief Dray…
Two killed, two injured after tree falls onto pickup truck in Putnam County
PUTNAM COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two people were killed and two others were injured Friday morning when a large oak tree fell onto a pickup truck in Putnam County, according to Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills. The incident happened around…
Jones County High School outlines electronic device policy for new school year
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Jones County High School is reminding students and parents about updated restrictions on personal electronic devices for the upcoming school year. According to the school, students will not be permitted to use personal electronic devices during…
UPDATE: Missing Twiggs County woman found dead
UPDATE: Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Leonard Long said in an email that Vicki Miskimen, the 73-year-old woman reported missing in Cochran, was found Friday morning in a…
UPDATE: Bibb deputies looking for suspect in deadly Macon Inn stabbing
UPDATE: Bibb County deputies are asking for your help identifying a suspect wanted in connection with Thursday's deadly stabbing at Macon Inn on Riverside Drive. Deputies say 26-year-old Quatravious Le'Chelton Napier is about 5'7" and weighs about 180 pounds. He…
Warner Robins man, woman sentenced in robbery, assault case
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Warner Robins man has been sentenced after being convicted of robbery and aggravated assault in Houston County. The Houston County District…
Wheeler inmate gets 15-plus years in federal drug case
ALAMO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An inmate at Wheeler Correctional Facility in Alamo has been sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison for his role in a southern Georgia drug trafficking operation. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern…
Strong wind gusts, flooding, and isolated tornadoes possible this evening and tonight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur are moving into Georgia this afternoon bringing a threat of isolated tornadoes, strong winds, and flash flooding. This Evening Storms have begun moving through Middle Georgia and activity will persist…
Macon-Bibb County Fire Department celebrates 26 new firefighter graduates
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Bibb County Fire Department celebrated a new class of firefighters Thursday as 26 recruits graduated during a ceremony held at Rock…
40,000 pounds of food delivered to Middle Georgia families
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Middle Georgia Community Food Bank received about 40,000 pounds of donated food Thursday to help families facing food insecurity across the region.…
United We Dine for Brookdale raises more than $16,000 for Middle Georgia families
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — More than $16,000 was raised to support the Brookdale Resource Center during this year's United We Dine for Brookdale fundraiser, according to United Way of Central Georgia. The community-wide event brought together more than 40 restaurants,…
Macon-Bibb County offices to close for Juneteenth, trash collection unaffected
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County government offices will be closed Friday in observance of Juneteenth. County officials announced that all government offices, including the court system, will close June 19 in recognition of the federal holiday. Emergency and public…
Two 14-year-olds charged after vehicle stolen from Bolingbroke convenience store
BOLINGBROKE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two juveniles are facing charges after a vehicle reported stolen from a convenience store in Bolingbroke was recovered by law enforcement, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to a report of a stolen…
Downtown Macon roads to close for Juneteenth Parade on Sunday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Drivers in downtown Macon should expect road closures Sunday afternoon as the city hosts the 2026 Juneteenth Parade. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the parade will begin at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at 310 Cherry…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office hosting free Summer Safe Camp for children ages 7-14
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office and the Bibb County Board of Education Campus Police are hosting a free summer…
House Republicans decline to move forward with redistricting, protesters and lawmakers voice opposition
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia lawmakers were expected to address redistricting at the state capitol on Wednesday, but that is no longer on the…
Centerville to celebrate America's 250th birthday with fireworks, live music
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Centerville has announced the entertainment lineup and activities for its 2026 Independence Day Celebration, which will honor America's 250th…
Jones County High School announces new discipline, vaping policies for 2026-27 school year
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Jones County High School is implementing several policy changes for the 2026-27 school year, including stricter disciplinary consequences for physical altercations and vaping, as well as new restrictions on beverage containers allowed on campus. According to…
Bibb Sheriff’s Office offering civilian gun safety class
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is offering a civilian firearms safety course in July. The sheriff’s office says its Outreach Section will host a Citizen's Gun Class on Monday, July 27 and Tuesday, July 28. The…
Georgia National Fair announces ticket changes for 2026 event
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia National Fair is introducing several admission changes ahead of its 2026 run, including a new ticket requirement for children and updated pricing for adults paying cash at the gate. The fair, which runs October…
Free defensive driving class open to Bibb County teen drivers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is offering a free defensive driving class for teen drivers in July. The sheriff’s office says the class is offered through its Outreach Section and is designed to help teens make…
Crimestoppers seeking woman wanted for family violence battery 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 to encourage…
State review finds no immediate corrections in MWA audit
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts has completed its review of the Macon Water Authority's fiscal 2025 audit report, and the state found no items requiring immediate correction. The audit report covers the fiscal year…
Flooding threat rises Thursday as tropical remnants move into the Peach State
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Tropical Storm Arthur is expected to make landfall in far southeast Texas this evening before its remains push east towards Georgia tomorrow. This Evening Isolated showers and storms are ongoing around Middle Georgia this afternoon and…
Dublin man sentenced to 7 years in federal gun case
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Dublin man has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Georgia says 37-year-old…
Life jackets take center stage in Houston County water safety reminder
KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston County safety officials are reminding families to wear life jackets as more people head to pools, lakes, rivers and the…
Deputies: Man arrested after gun fired into air on Mimosa Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was arrested Wednesday morning after Bibb County deputies say a firearm was discharged into the air in west Macon. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to the 1000 block of Mimosa Drive…
Macon domestic disturbance call leads to drug arrest
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon man was arrested Wednesday after a domestic disturbance call led to a drug investigation, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office says deputies were called to the 1100 block of Edna…
Georgia Republican legislative leaders reject governor's call for 2028 redistricting
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s Republican legislative leaders on Wednesday rejected Gov. Brian Kemp’s call to redraw congressional and legislative districts during a special session, citing concerns about moving too quickly after a U.S. Supreme Court decision weakened federal Voting Rights Act protections for minority voters. House…
Crews now surveying Macon-Bibb sidewalks for safety issues
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Crews are now surveying sidewalks across Macon-Bibb County as part of an effort to identify safety and accessibility problems. The work is part of…
Monroe County sheriff’s office investigating after child hit by car
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A 7-year-old child was taken to a hospital after being hit by a car Wednesday morning in Juliette, according to the Monroe County…
Marshall Talley wins Macon Water Authority District 2 runoff
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Marshall Talley has won the runoff for Macon Water Authority District 2, according to unofficial election results. Talley received 1,603 votes, or 55.14%, in Tuesday’s runoff. Ron E. Lemon received 1,304 votes. The runoff came after…
Deputies: Man shot while sitting in vehicle
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is recovering after being shot Tuesday in west Macon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to an aggravated assault in the 3400 block of Williamson Road just after 8:33 p.m. Deputies…
Elaine Lucas denies MWA complaint, calls for grand jury investigation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon Water Authority District One board member Elaine Lucas is speaking out after an employee accused her of being aggressive and threatening…