New Bethel Lodge 180 gives school supplies to East Macon students
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — New Bethel Lodge 180 members helped East Macon students prepare for the new school year Saturday by distributing supplies during…
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Man arrested in McDonough in connection with Monroe County forgery case
MONROE COUNTY , Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 54-year-old man was arrested Saturday morning in connection with a forgery investigation in Monroe County, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office said its Warrants Division executed an arrest warrant…
New Bruce Elementary principal welcomes students on first day of school in Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The first day of school brought excitement for thousands of students across several Middle Georgia school districts Monday, including those in Bibb County. Endirka Okonkwo said she was so excited about the occasion that she barely…
Texaco employee shot during armed robbery in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is searching for a suspect after an armed robbery at a Macon gas station left an employee with a gunshot wound Sunday morning. According to the sheriff's office, deputies were called…
More rain on the way as another week comes to a close
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A low pressure system and its associated fronts will bring rain to Middle Georgia for the opening weekend of August. This Evening It's been a bit hotter today than yesterday however the humidity still…
UPDATE: Fort Valley mayor calls for tighter controls after GBI review
UPDATE (7/31/26): Fort Valley Mayor Shakeena Reeves says the GBI credit card investigation began before her administration and before she took office. In a statement posted by the city Friday afternoon, Reeves thanked the GBI and Macon Judicial Circuit District…
Deputies: Burglary suspect caught hiding in Macon Krystal bathroom
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 23-year-old man faces burglary and shoplifting charges after Bibb County deputies say he ran from them and tried to hide inside a restaurant bathroom Friday morning. Deputies say they spotted Kenyon Malik Clayton walking along…
Florida man arrested in Monroe County with stolen vehicle
MONROE COUNTY , Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Florida man is facing charges in Monroe County after deputies say they located a stolen vehicle connected to a burglary in Florida. According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded around 4:06…
Bibb County Back-to-School Bash distributes 2,000 bookbags
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County families received school supplies, uniforms and other support Friday during the district's ninth annual Back-to-School Bash on Friday. This year's back-to-school bash was…
Bibb County school zone cameras go live Monday with no warning period
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is reminding motorists to use extra caution as students head back to school Monday, Aug. 3. Officials said school zone cameras will be active during school hours whenever school zone lights…
Teen killed in early morning shooting in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins police are investigating a shooting that left an 18-year-old dead early Friday morning. According to the Warner Robins Police Department, officers were dispatched to a shooting call on Ignico Drive near Village South…
UPDATE: Owner says Gray Dairy Queen raised $250,000 for Macon children’s hospital
UPDATE: The Dairy Queen in Gray raised $250,000…
Library materials now available at downtown Macon bus station
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority opened a new book locker at its downtown bus station Thursday through a partnership with the Middle Georgia…
Macon man sentenced for fatal 2022 shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 26-year-old Macon man has been sentenced to 45 years, with 25 years to serve in prison, for fatally shooting a man from the backseat of the victim's car in 2022. Deshondre Octavius Liggins pleaded guilty…
More sun and hazy skies likely to end the week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Smoke from Canadian wildfires has reached the Peach State and will linger while conditions remain sunny Friday. This Evening Today has been the sunniest day this week around Middle Georgia and it’s also not felt…
Sparta event offers support for families affected by violence
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A local church and families affected by violence are hosting "Unity in the Community: From Grief to Grace" Saturday in Sparta to support…
Bibb County Jail expansion project underway amid calls for reform
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After a series of controversial incidents—including inmate deaths, concerns over inhumane conditions, and a shortage of mental health resources—the Bibb County Jail…
Woman injured after being hit by vehicle in Perry
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —A woman is hurt after being hit by a vehicle last night according to Assistant Fire Chief Kirk Crumpton with the Perry Fire Department. Chief Crumpton says firefighters were call to 517 Perry Parkway just before 11:00…
Man charged, accused of attacking Uber driver
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — One man is arrested and another person is on the run after being accused of assaulting an Uber Driver last month. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says the incident happened on the June 29, in the…
Rep. Mike Collins outlines healthcare plan during Monroe County visit, dodges questions on son-in-law and ties to white nationalism
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Republican U.S. Senate candidate Congressman Mike Collins visited Monroe County Hospital on Thursday…
Bibb County School District hosting Back to School Bash Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Families are invited to the Bibb County School District's ninth annual Back to School Bash on Friday at the Macon Mall. The free event will be…
Vacant apartment building catches fire on Mercer University Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A vacant two-story apartment building caught fire Wednesday night on Mercer University Drive, according to the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department. Lead fire investigator Kyle Murray tells 41NBC firefighters were called to the 4000 block of Mercer…
Telfair County School District investigating threatening robo-call
TELFAIR COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Telfair County School District is investigating a threatening robo-call message that was received overnight, according to district officials. In a statement, the district said the automated message was received by multiple school districts across…
Wheeler County K-12 School reopens after anonymous bomb threat
WHEELER COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Wheeler County K-12 School reopened Thursday afternoon after an anonymous bomb threat prompted an evacuation earlier in the day. According to a statement from Wheeler County Schools, the district received an anonymous bomb threat Thursday…
Women In Truth: Abide 2026 conference coming to Macon Coliseum this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Hundreds of women are expected to gather at the Macon Coliseum this weekend for Women In Truth: Abide 2026, a two-day Christian conference focused on worship, biblical teaching…
Macon town hall explains new Georgia HIV prevention law
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A statewide organization brought an important conversation to Middle Georgia Wednesday, focusing on HIV prevention and expanding access to care. Community members gathered to learn more about HIV prevention and what a new state law could…
A drop in humidity should provide slight heat relief for the next couple of days
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A cold front that pushed through Middle Georgia overnight and early today will drop the humidity for the last couple of days this work week. This Evening After a cloudy start to the day things are…
Macon-Bibb breaks ground on new arena to replace Macon Coliseum
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County broke ground Wednesday on a new 10,000-plus-seat arena that will replace the aging Macon Coliseum and is expected to open…
Jim Cole steps down after 16 years leading Mercer Athletics
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mercer University Athletics Director Jim Cole is stepping down after 16 years, and Deputy Athletics Director Brian Gerrity has been promoted to succeed him, the university announced Wednesday. Cole, a Mercer alumnus and former Bears baseball…
Crimestoppers seeking man wanted for aggravated stalking 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…
GEORGIA BUSINESS FOCUS: Federal tariffs, Baldwin County produce market lead updates
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — New federal tariffs, a Baldwin County produce market, an expanded Macon business and an AT&T contest are among this week’s business updates. Tariff changes may impact key Georgia exports Georgia businesses are preparing for a shakeup…
National Water Park Day gives Middle Georgia families one more splash before school starts
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Families looking to beat the Georgia heat celebrated National Water Park Day at Rigby's Water World on Wednesday. The annual…
Piedmont Heart opens new vein clinic in Macon to treat leg pain, swelling
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Piedmont Heart at Lakeside Commons is expanding its services with a new vein clinic designed to diagnose and treat superficial vein disease. Dr. Amy Kingman, a…
Perry school-zone cameras return with new citation rules
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Perry’s school-zone speed cameras are turning back on as students return to class, with a new state law limiting when the cameras can issue citations.…
Houston County School District names Teacher of the Year at opening session
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Thousands of educators filled Southside Baptist Church in Houston County Tuesday for the school district's opening session, where leaders…
Hot conditions continue Wednesday with a couple of storms possible.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will reach the mid to upper 90s again Wednesday however an incoming cold front may bring a few storms in the afternoon and evening. This Evening A hot and partly sunny afternoon will become…
Coroner: Man suffered self-inflicted gunshot wound during Fort Valley chase
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 27-year-old Bonaire man died Tuesday after crashing during a law enforcement chase and suffering a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to Peach County Coroner Kerry Rooks. Rooks identified the man as 27-year-old Zachary Inglett. The…
Girls Dig Deeper Week recognizes Macon mentorship program for teen girls
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller has proclaimed this week Girls Dig Deeper Week. A proclamation read Monday recognized the local mentorship…
UPDATE: Incident report details grandmother’s confrontation in Macon kidnapping case
UPDATE (7/28/26): The grandmother and legal guardian of the 18-year-old woman pointed a firearm at 20-year-old Patrick Hines Jr. after he refused to release his sister during Saturday’s kidnapping, according to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office incident report obtained by…
73-year-old Perry man killed in pedestrian crash on Highway 41 in Houston County
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 73-year-old Perry man died after being struck by a vehicle Monday night on Highway 41 in Houston County, according to the Houston County Sheriff's Office and the Houston County Coroner's Office. Houston County Coroner James…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores July 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…
George Israel, former Macon mayor and Georgia Chamber leader, dies at 78
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Former Macon Mayor George Matthew Israel III died Sunday at age 78. According to his obituary, Israel served as mayor…
UPDATE: Two more sentenced in robbery plot that led to Johntaves Coleman’s 2020 death
UPDATE (7/27/26): Two more co-defendants have been sentenced for their roles in the planned armed robbery that led to Johntaves Coleman's 2020 shooting death at his Moreland Avenue home, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office. The DA's office…
Heritage Christian Academy opening soon in Byron
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new school is preparing to open its doors in Byron, offering families another education option ahead of the upcoming school year. Heritage Christian Academy…
All of Middle Georgia to be under a Heat Advisory Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will push into the upper 90s and low triple digits with some heat indexes pushing 110 in the afternoon. This Evening Clouds from the morning are gradually clearing out through the afternoon as rain…
Vehicle struck by gunfire on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a vehicle was struck by gunfire early Monday morning in Macon. According to the sheriff's office, the Macon-Bibb E-911 Center received a call for assistance at 1:03 a.m.…
Warner Robins man killed in single-vehicle crash on Langston Road
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 53-year-old Warner Robins man died Friday morning following a single-vehicle crash on Langston Road, according to the Houston County Coroner's Office and the Houston County Sheriff's Office. Houston County Coroner James Williams identified the…
Downtown Macon’s Famous Mike’s closes for good
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Famous Mike’s of Macon has closed permanently, effective immediately, the downtown restaurant announced Monday. "There’s no decent way of saying this but, Famous Mike’s is closed permanently, effective immediately," the restaurant wrote on Facebook. The post…
RECALL WATCH LIST: Dressers, teething toys, pool equipment, lettuce outbreak safety alerts every family should know
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Several urgent safety recalls and a multi-state outbreak are making headlines this week, with potential risks…
20-year-old taken to hospital after early-morning Macon shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 20-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot early Sunday on Houston Avenue, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s…