'It's a cycle': Macon DA speaks at Domestic Violence Awareness Symposium
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - District Attorney Anita Howard focused on recognizing the warning signs and breaking the cycle of abuse Wednesday at the annual Domestic…
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Mayor Randall Walker, Christopher Smith face off in Perry mayoral race
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In just one week, Perry voters will decide who will lead the city for the next four years. Current Mayor Randall…
Telfair County commissioner pushes FEMA reform in Washington, says rural counties need help
TELFAIR COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Even as the federal government shutdown continues into its 27th day, county leaders are trying to make progress…
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office hosting free Halloween festival for families
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is making sure kids have a fun and safe place to celebrate Halloween this year. The annual…
Sparta police chief: 'Handle business' when planning parties in city
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sparta Police Chief Tommie Walker is clarifying that a reminder Tuesday about city event permits was not meant to cancel homecoming activities, but to ensure public safety and compliance with local ordinances. In a Facebook Live…
Bibb County Superintendent urges parents to send kids to school daily
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Attendance in schools has been a ongoing issue around the country. Here in Middle Georgia, tThe Bibb County School District says it is constantly addressing this issue by encouraging their students to attend school daily to…
Warner Robins man sentenced to 40 years in major drug trafficking case
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Warner Robins man has been sentenced to 40 years, with 15 to serve in prison, after pleading guilty to trafficking cocaine and multiple other drug and firearm offenses, according to the Houston County District…
Warner Robins police searching for missing man last seen Saturday
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a man who has been missing since Saturday, according to a release from the department. Police say Mel Castile, a 5 foot…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores October 20-24
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, October 20 and Friday, October 24. Understanding…
UPDATE: Woman wanted in connection to triple homicide turns herself in
UPDATE (10/27/25): The woman wanted in connection to the Williams Street death investigation turned herself in Monday night. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, Rekeymia Henley turned herself over…
Dublin City Schools cuts 10 days from 2025–2026 calendar to reduce costs
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Dublin City Schools is shortening its 2025–2026 academic calendar by 10 days as part of the district's ongoing plan to reduce costs and address a multimillion-dollar budget shortfall. The Board of Education unanimously approved the amended…
Montezuma police arrest man accused of indecent behavior inside Dollar Tree
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man accused of inappropriate behavior inside a Montezuma Dollar Tree has been arrested, according to the Montezuma Police Department. Police said officers responded to the store on Sunday after receiving a call about a man…
Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority set to launch door-to-door rapid transit next week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Over the past several months, the Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority (MTA) has tested a new ride-sharing style transit option through…
13-year-old charged after threat toward Warner Robins middle school
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Houston County Sheriff’s Office says a 13-year-old girl has been charged in connection with a threat made toward Feagin Mill Middle School. According to a post from the sheriff's office, the teen has been…
Clouds stick around as rain odds drop Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After a wet and cloudy day Monday the rain odds drop Tuesday while the clouds don’t budge. This Evening The clouds moved into Middle Georgia overnight Saturday and the rain arrived overnight Sunday carrying well into…
Red Cross warns of rising home fire risks as cold weather returns to Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Temperatures are starting to fall, and many homeowners will be turning on their heaters to warm their…
Perry man gets 25-year sentence in Houston County child trafficking case
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Perry man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to trafficking, molesting and raping a 13-year-old girl in Houston County. According to a news release from the Office of Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, 43-year-old…
Happy Hour Service Center receives $25K grant to expand recycling efforts
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Happy Hour Service Center received a $25,000 grant from Made to be Remade Georgia, a statewide sustainability initiative led by the Georgia Beverage Association. The funding will go toward purchasing a new multipurpose baler,…
Larry the Cable Guy bringing Git-R-Done Tour to Macon City Auditorium
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A popular name in stand-up comedy is making his way to Middle Georgia early next year. Larry the Cable Guy will bring his Git-R-Done Tour to the Macon City Auditorium on January 20, 2026, according to…
Crimestoppers seeking man wanted for cruelty to children in Houston 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…
Bibb County deputies seek suspect after 10-year-old shot inside home
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a person of interest in connection with an aggravated…
GBI investigating deadly officer-involved shooting in Wrightsville
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into an officer-involved shooting in Wrightsville that left one man dead early Monday. According to the GBI, the Wrightsville Police Department requested the investigation after the incident occurred…
Major prison contraband operation stopped by Johnson County authorities
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A coordinated law enforcement effort stopped a major prison contraband drop involving drones over the weekend, according to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office.…
Bleckley County man arrested on child molestation charges; investigators seek more victims
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office says a 61-year-old man has been arrested on child molestation charges, and investigators believe there may be additional victims. According to a news release from the sheriff's office, investigators arrested Ken…
Dublin City Schools says payroll cuts, state support improving financial outlook
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Dublin City Schools says a recent state review shows its reported about $4.7 million in payroll reductions as part of its Financial Improvement Plan (FIP), and the district now projects a positive cash balance by the…
Macon-Bibb County Fire Department welcomes 23 new firefighters
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After 12 weeks of intense training, the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department welcomed 23 new firefighters today. The class, made up of 21 men and two women, was sworn in at a ceremony inside the Rock Springs…
Forsyth, Gray men indicted in mob-linked poker-rigging scheme involving NBA head coach
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two Middle Georgia men are among 31 people indicted in a nationwide scheme to rig high-stakes poker games linked to organized crime families and an NBA head coach, according to a news release from the U.S.…
Congressman Sanford Bishop holds roundtable to discuss government shutdown
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Congressman Sanford Bishop is calling on Congress to protect federal workers and prevent millions of Americans from losing access to healthcare, as the government shutdown continues to impact families across the state. Bishop spoke at…
Georgia DHS: SNAP EBT cards will stop working November 1 if shutdown continues
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Department of Human Services says food assistance for thousands of Georgia families will end November 1 if the federal government shutdown continues. In an update Friday, DHS said the U.S. Department of Agriculture notified…
Trucks and Treats returns to Atrium Health Amphitheater ahead of Halloween
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Atrium Health Amphitheater is bringing back a community favorite with the return of Trucks and Treats, a free, family-friendly Halloween…
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church to host Fall Harvest Festival, community coat drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church is hosting its annual Fall Harvest Festival and Community Coat Drive this weekend, offering a free, family-friendly afternoon…
Warner Robins man sentenced to life plus 20 years after armed robbery conviction
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 33-year-old Warner Robins man has been sentenced to life plus 20 years in prison after being convicted on multiple violent felony charges in Houston County Superior Court. Victor Casey Dennard was found guilty October…
Georgia State Patrol: Man hit by car during foot chase on I-75 in Monroe County
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A traffic stop in Monroe County Wednesday turned into a foot chase that ended when the suspect was hit by a vehicle on Interstate 75, according to the Georgia State Patrol. GSP says it all started…
Perry police identify suspect accused of making explicit calls to businesses in Georgia, South Carolina
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Perry Police Department has identified a suspect accused of making sexually explicit phone calls to employees at businesses across multiple states. According to a news release from the Perry Police Department, the investigation began on…
Houston County School District sets new graduation rate record for second consecutive year
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After being unsatisfied with its 2023 graduation rate, the Houston County School District launched the Operation Graduation Initiative,…
Alice's Place Adult Day Health to host Fall Festival
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Alice’s Place Adult Day Health will host the Boots on the Ground Fall Festival, featuring food, games, entertainment and community vendors. The festival…
SNAP benefits for 687,000 Georgia households at risk as shutdown continues
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More than 687,000 Georgia households that rely on SNAP benefits could see their food assistance disrupted next month if the federal…
PAGE files lawsuit against Dublin City Schools over teacher’s contract termination
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) has filed a lawsuit against Dublin City Schools and its Board of Education, accusing…
Milledgeville to begin emergency stormwater repairs on Heritage Road
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Milledgeville’s Public Works Stormwater Department will soon begin emergency repairs on Heritage Road to address drainage issues near two residential properties. The project will include removing and replacing cross drain culverts adjacent to…
William S. Hutchings College & Career Academy holds Toque Ceremony for First Year Culinary Arts Students
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Over at William S. Hutchings College & Career Academy first year culinary students were honored with…
Monroe County deputies arrest man on drug distribution charges
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Monroe County man is facing multiple drug-related charges after deputies executed a search warrant at a home on Milledge Circle, according…
Warner Robins to host domestic violence awareness event to support survivors
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Warner Robins is bringing together community members, local agencies and advocacy groups to take a stand against domestic violence through an event designed to educate, empower and inspire action. The Domestic Violence…
Fox City Witches Ride to benefit United in Pink, offer resources for breast cancer patients
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Fox City Witches Ride is set to return to downtown Forsyth, benefiting United in Pink. United…
Monroe County man charged after trespassing, chase at Freshman Campus
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 54-year-old man is facing multiple charges after deputies say he trespassed at the Monroe County Freshman Campus on Wednesday. According to…
Warner Robins police share Halloween safety tips for trick-or-treat night
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - With Halloween just days away, local safety experts are reminding parents to take precautions while kids trick-or-treat after dark. With children…
Keeping it seasonal Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will be around normal during the afternoon tomorrow. This Evening A sunny afternoon will become a clear night around Middle Georgia. Breezes have been respectable today from…
MGA reports record-breaking 8,828 students enrolled for fall semester
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia State University says it has reached the highest enrollment in school history, marking the fourth straight semester of record enrollment and the eighth consecutive semester of overall growth. According to a university news release,…
Piedmont doctor shares Halloween safety tips for children, adults
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Piedmont doctor is sharing safety tips ahead of Halloween for both children and adults. Piedmont Primary Care’s Dr. Abraham Butler says safety…
Inmate found dead at Bibb County jail, investigation underway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an inmate at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center early Wednesday morning. According…
Passenger killed, Claxton man charged in I-16 bus stabbing
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office says a man is facing murder and assault charges after a deadly stabbing on a passenger bus traveling…