UPDATE: Mercer to move medical school to Riverside Drive
UPDATE (2/27/25): The Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority (UDA) has approved selling its Riverside…
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Cases of lice confirmed at Bibb County Jail, treatment underway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Inmates at the Bibb County Jail are being treated for lice, and one inmate has been confirmed to have scabies, according to…
Forsyth Police warn of child trafficking dangers after multiple indictments
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After the recent Monroe and Jasper County indictments of Kelly Garrett…
Macon-Bibb Commissioners vote to opt out of House Bill 581 after public hearings
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Board of Commissioners voted Wednesday to opt out of House Bill 581 following three public hearings…
Stalking hearing against Macon-Bibb commissioner delayed after Macon NAACP president's attorney doesn't show up
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) – A judge has postponed a decision on a potential temporary protective order between NAACP Macon Chapter President…
Bibb County Schools to host resource fair for students with disabilities
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District will host a transition resource fair for students with disabilities next Saturday. The fair was created to connect students…
Mother-daughter duo spreads Cherry Blossom Festival spirit with car window paintings
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A mother-daughter duo is turning cars into rolling works of art, helping Middle Georgia get into the Cherry Blossom Festival spirit.…
Limited rain chances Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Rain odds on Thursday around Middle Georgia will be isolated despite an incoming cold front. This Evening and Overnight It’s been another warm and sunny afternoon across Middle…
Bleckley County to appoint new school board member for district 2
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bleckley County Board of Education is accepting applications for the District 2 board seat due to Ms. Dianne Lester's resignation, according to a news release. Per state law, board members will appoint someone to serve…
Man arrested during traffic stop in Macon, wanted by FBI on additional charges
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested on Monday during a traffic stop in Macon, after deputies found a stolen firearm in…
Vineville Academy of the Arts holds 3rd annual Black History Living Wax Museum
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Vineville Academy of the Arts celebrated Black History Month by holding its 3rd annual Black History Living Wax Museum…
UPDATE: Teenager in custody, accused of murder of Fort Valley man
UPDATE (2/25/25) - A teenager from Albany has been arrested…
Small earthquake strikes Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WGMT) - A magnitude 2.4 earthquake could be felt Tuesday evening in parts of Middle Georgia. At just after 6 p.m. local time, a small earthquake occurred 16 kilometers (just under 10 miles) to the north-northwest of Cochran,…
Montezuma Police: Man arrested after firing shots in neighborhood
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 19-year-old man was arrested after Montezuma Police say he fired gunshots in a neighborhood Monday. According to the Montezuma Police Department, officers…
Flu cases spread across Georgia as CDC reports millions of illnesses nationwide
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Recent CDC estimates show the 2024-2025 flu season has caused at least 33 million illnesses, 430,000 hospitalizations and 19,000 deaths.…
Forsyth man indicted on multiple charges related to child exploitation
UPDATE (2/26/25): A newly obtained indictment from Jasper County provides additional details on the charges against Kelly Garrett Ivey. According to documents, Ivey used a dark…
Piedmont Macon supports Daybreak, offers services to those in need
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Piedmont Macon is offering resources to Daybreak in Macon and looking ahead to the 12th Annual Macon Daybreak Sleepout. Piedmont Macon provides…
Wednesday will be even warmer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will climb into the upper 70s for most of Middle Georgia Wednesday afternoon. This Evening A sunny and warm afternoon will become a clear and chilly…
Middle Georgia Regional Airport partners with Slate Aviation for new facility
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Slate Aviation has made a new…
Construction in Macon closes bridge, parts of Bass Road
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Parts of Bass Road will be closed for at least the next six months beginning Tuesday. The closure is happening due to the…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores February 17-21
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…
Fort Valley councilwoman arrested after altercation at city hall, police say
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Fort Valley city councilwoman was arrested after an altercation at a council work session escalated into physical contact and…
New Perry VA clinic opens to serve more Middle Georgia veterans
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia military veterans have sacrificed so much for this country, and they are now receiving a well-deserved clinic for their services. The new Perry…
John R. Lewis Elementary School holds symbolic Selma to Montgomery march
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After hosting its first Black History Fashion Show on Friday, John R. Lewis Elementary School continued its Black History Month celebration…
Spring-like conditions likely Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will climb into the 70s across Middle Georgia under sunny skies Tuesday. This Evening It’s been a mostly sunny day to begin the new week across the…
Macon man sentenced to 15 years for child cruelty after infant found covered in burns, bruises
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man has been sentenced to 15 years, with 10 to serve in prison, after…
GDOT delays Bass Road closure in Macon for bridge reconstruction
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has pushed back the start date of the closure of Bass Road (CR 742) from the…
Whiskey Myers, special guests coming to Macon for 'What We Were Born To Do Tour'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Whiskey Myers and special guests Josh Meloy and The Droptines are coming to Macon in July for the 'What We Were Born To Do Tour 2025'. The concert will be July 17 at the Atrium Health…
Man wanted for financial identity fraud in Houston County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers Sergeant Greg Thomas visited 41Today to highlight five wanted suspects and discuss the word of the day. Crimestoppers partners with…
Early voting underway for SPLOST renewal in Macon-Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) – Early voting is underway in Macon-Bibb County for the renewal of the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST). The ballot measure…
Fort Valley State University names Daphnie Johnson as Athletic Director
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fort Valley State University (FVSU) has appointed Daphnie L. Johnson as its new Director of Athletics after serving as interim director since February 2024. Under Johnson’s leadership, FVSU has made significant progress, improving student-athlete engagement,…
Lester Holt to step down as NBC Nightly News anchor, transitions to full-time role at Dateline
(NBC NEWS)- NBC News anchor Lester Holt has announced he will step down from NBC Nightly News after 10 years at the helm, transitioning into a full-time role at Dateline NBC. Holt shared the news with his colleagues, expressing gratitude…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office cancels job fair scheduled for today
UPDATE: According to a post on the Bibb County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, this event has been canceled for today. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a career fair to recruit new deputies. Sergeant Amanda Baker…
Macon man dead after shooting on Sunday night
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead after being shot on Sunday evening, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. A call came into the Macon Bibb…
Bibb deputies track down suspect after Friday night armed robbery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An 18-year-old is in custody after deputies say he showed a firearm at an east Macon Family Doctor and took money Friday…
Twiggs County woman encourages eye check-ups after doctor discovers brain tumor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Twiggs County woman whose visit to an eye doctor led to the discovery of a brain tumor is sharing her story to encourage people to…
Monroe County deputies searching for missing 63-year-old man
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Gerald Sharpe, a 63-year-old man who was reported missing on February 20. Sharpe was last…
John R. Lewis Elementary School hosts first Black History Fashion Show
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - John R. Lewis Elementary School in Macon celebrated Black History Month Friday by hosting its first Black History Fashion Show.…
Warner Robins Police: Protest planned at At Home Furniture lacks permit, violates code
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A planned protest at At Home Furniture on Watson Boulevard does not have a permit and violates city…
$30,000 Macon Violence Prevention grant helping SOAR Academy students learn art, life skills
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A $30,000 grant is helping students in Bibb County learn more about art and life skills. Macon Violence Prevention…
Warner Robins Police seek help identifying vehicle break-in suspect
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Warner Robins Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in multiple vehicle break-ins. Authorities say…
Georgia Senate unanimously backs pricey push for $250 child tax credit
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's state senators are backing an expensive push by Republican Lt. Gov. Burt Jones to create a child tax credit. The Senate…
Three arrested after attempted contraband drop at Washington State Prison
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Three people are in custody following an attempted contraband drop at Washington State Prison on Tuesday night. Deputies say they spotted two men…
Officers detail Macon animal cruelty, hoarding scene
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County Animal Welfare officers detailed on Thursday what they found at the…
Alexander II students celebrate trees ahead of Georgia Arbor Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A day before Georgia Arboy Day, students at Alexander II Magnet School gathered at Tattnall Square Park on Thursday to learn the…
Piedmont Macon promoting heart health as Heart Health Month continues
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – February marks Heart Health Month, and Piedmont Macon is raising awareness and promoting heart health in the community one heart…
Sunny and cool end to the week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The wind will be calmer Friday as cool conditions stick around Middle Georgia. This Evening Clouds from last night cleared this morning and the wind…
YOUTH SAYS! to partner with Living Legends for We Are History event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – YOUTH SAYS! and Living Legends are partnering together to host 'We Are History'. The event is from 1 p.m. to…
Man arrested after high-speed chase on Gray Highway
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested Wednesday after a high-speed chase on Gray Highway, according to the Jones County Sheriff's Office. According to the news release,…
Deputies: Inmate dies after collapsing inside Bibb County Jail
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 60-year-old inmate at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center…