McDonough man accused of shootings arrested after Monroe County chase
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A McDonough man accused of shooting his wife and stepdaughter in Henry County was arrested Sunday night after a vehicle pursuit…
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Albany man convicted of terroristic threats, child cruelty in Houston County
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 52-year-old Albany man has been sentenced to 10 years following his conviction on multiple felony charges stemming from a…
Woman arrested after 140-mph police chase in Jones County
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman was arrested after leading Jones County deputies on a high-speed chase that reached 140 mph and briefly ran into the…
More storms possible Saturday; Sunday to see lower odds
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A weak cold front will spur on scattered storms Saturday afternoon however rain odds Sunday will be lower as it clears the area.…
Four teens charged in connection with 30+ vehicle break-ins in Washington County
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Washington County Sheriff’s Office says four teenagers, including a 17-year-old, face charges in connection with "approximately" 31 vehicle break-ins in Washington Estates and other areas of Tennille. According to a news release from the sheriff’s…
Milledgeville lifts boil water advisory after state testing clears water
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Milledgeville says a boil water advisory issued Thursday has been lifted after water testing showed it is safe to…
Weather challenges hay production, cattle in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Recent extreme weather, such as high temperatures and constant rainfall, has affected on our local farmers crops and animals. Monroe County beef cattle,…
Three women arrested after school bus fight in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Three women were arrested in August following a confrontation on a Bibb County school bus that was going to Westside High School, according…
Cochran-Bleckley Chamber announces upcoming community events, including bingo and Country Fest
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Cochran-Bleckley Chamber of Commerce is planning several family-friendly events open to the public in the coming months, according to Chamber President and CEO…
Man identified after fatal Warner Robins house fire
UPDATE (8/15/2025 at 9:23 a.m.)The victim, identified as 41-year-old Michael Toole of Warner Robins, was taken by ambulance to Emory Hospital in Warner Robins, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arriving. Next of kin has been notified. The Houston…
GBI: Hawkinsville man dies after being shot during a fight, shooter claims self-defense
PULASKI COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into the death of a Hawkinsville man who was shot during…
Bibb deputies: SUV hits four girls after two-vehicle crash in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Four girls were taken to the hospital Thursday afternoon after an SUV hit them at an intersection in Macon, according to…
Incoming cold front to bring more storm chances to end the week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A weak cold front coming from the north will spur on storms Friday evening as well as Saturday. This Evening It’s been a hot one around Middle Georgia today with many highs reaching the lower 90s…
Georgia Military College welcomes new president Maj. Gen. Terrence McKenrick
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – More than three decades ago, Maj. Gen. Terrence McKenrick was serving in the U.S. Army as a Captain…
AG: Kathleen man sentenced to 30 years for trafficking 13-year-old in Warner Robins
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) – A Kathleen man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to trafficking a 13-year-old girl in…
Fort Valley mayor: Community rallying to help victims of College Square fire
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Nineteen lives were changed in an instant Wednesday morning when flames rose from the College Square Apartment's in Fort…
UPDATE: Friday classes to proceed as scheduled in Baldwin County; boil water advisory in effect for Milledgeville
UPDATE: The Baldwin County School District says all schools will operate on a normal schedule Friday, August 15, following…
Two injured after tractor trailer hits Monroe County fire truck on I-75
UPDATE: According to the Forsyth Fire Department, injuries to both drivers were not life threatening. MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people are in the hospital after a tractor…
Open Streets Macon 2025 looking for 100 volunteers for upcoming program
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Open Streets Macon is back and ready to transform Macon's streets into a car-free public space for walking, biking and play.…
Family Fun Day and Fishing Jamboree set for Saturday at Camp Grace in Roberta
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Families across Middle Georgia are invited to Camp Grace in Crawford County on Saturday, August 16, for the…
UPDATE: Missing Warner Robins man found safe
UPDATE: (7:30 p.m.) - According to a Facebook post by the Warner Robins Police Department, Derwin Lawson has been located and is safe. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ UPDATE: Warner Robins Police say Derwin Lawson is “developmentally challenged” and has a “diminished mental capacity.”…
Daybreak reports rise in homeless seeking help in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Daybreak says it's seeing an increase in the number of homeless individuals seeking help. A recent encampment cleanup, along with changing weather…
Storm odds drop Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Rain odds will be more isolated in nature Thursday afternoon and evening. This Evening While there hasn’t been much rain yet today storm odds should climb through the…
Peach County EMS adopts new cardiac arrest protocol to improve survival rates
PEACH COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT-DT) – Peach County EMS recently implemented a new cardiac arrest protocol to boost survival rates. Deputy director Chad Davis says…
Monroe County Sheriff’s Office seeks man last seen with axe after domestic dispute
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a man they say left…
Fort Valley apartment complex catches fire, affecting several residents
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The American Red Cross has assisted at least 21 people after a fire broke out in a Fort Valley apartment complex. That's…
Three suspects arrested after downtown Milledgeville police chase, crash
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT-DT) – Three suspects are in custody after a vehicle pursuit early Wednesday led to a crash and foot chase in downtown Milledgeville, according to…
Piedmont nurse shares tips during Breastfeeding Awareness Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Piedmont doctor is sharing the benefits and tips for mothers during Breastfeeding Awareness Month. Shelley Tatum, manager of women’s services at Piedmont Macon…
Two more men convicted in 2022 Fort Valley shooting that killed toddler, injured sister
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Peach County jury has convicted two men of murder in the 2022 shooting death of a…
Scattered storms continue Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Another round of scattered storms is likely Wednesday afternoon. This Evening Storm activity hasn’t been too widespread thus far this afternoon, however that could change through the evening…
David Perdue Elementary collecting nutritional drinks in memory of two students lost to cancer
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – David Perdue Elementary School is holding its annual donation drive for nutritional drinks, such as Boost and…
Bibb County deputies seek tips in 1996 Barbara Crenshaw homicide
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in solving the 1996 homicide of 39-year-old Barbara Crenshaw, whose body…
Dublin VA hosting Red Cross blood drive on Friday
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center is hosting a Red Cross blood drive at the medical center. Michael Catoe, Center for Development and…
Four suspects charged in Middle Georgia cargo theft ring
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) – Four men have been arrested in connection with an ongoing cargo theft investigation involving stolen trailers loaded with electronics, appliances and other merchandise,…
UPDATE: Arrest made in stabbing that left man hospitalized
UPDATE (8/12/2025 - 9:20 a.m.) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in connection with an aggravated assault that happened late Monday night in…
Crimestoppers seeking man wanted for child molestation in Twiggs County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sgt. Greg Thomas of Macon Regional Crimestoppers appeared on 41Today to spotlight five individuals wanted by law enforcement agencies in Middle Georgia…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia Food service inspection scores August 4-8
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…
Macon-Bibb residents asked to weigh in on housing needs, affordability
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Over the past few years, the Macon-Bibb County Planning and Zoning Commission has been…
Dublin City Schools’ on-site clinic cuts absences, serves nearly 500 students
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dublin schools have been working on methods, tactics and innovative resources to address the nationwide attendance epidemic. Most recently, the Dublin district opened an on-site health…
Scattered storm odds remain elevated
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Scattered storms and below average temperatures are continuing to begin the new work week. This Evening Mostly cloudy skies are abundant around Middle Georgia and showers and…
GDOT details I-16/I-75 work zone safety protocols amid driver concerns
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A series of emails between 41NBC and the Georgia Department of Transportation shows how the agency applies work zone safety rules in the ongoing I-75/I-16 interchange project. The exchange began August 6, the day a truck…
Black Business and Community Expo draws more than 1,000 to Macon Mall
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Mall buzzed with energy over the weekend for the 3rd Annual Black Business and Community Expo, drawing more than 1,000 attendees ready to explore Black business and culture. The event showcased a variety of…
Georgia Democrat Mike Thurmond talks bid for governor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT-DT) – Mike Thurmond has held several elected offices across Georgia, and is looking to add the state’s top leadership position to that list. Earlier this…
Middle Georgia synthetic drug trafficking operation leads to six federal charges
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Six people, including two Georgia inmates and two Chinese nationals, have been federally indicted for allegedly conspiring to distribute synthetic controlled…
Widespread rain chances expected for second consecutive weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Scattered storms are likely both Saturday and Sunday as temperatures stay relatively cool. This Evening It’s been a mostly cloudy end to the…
Middle Georgia’s Largest Consignment Event returns to the Georgia National Fairgrounds
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia’s Largest Consignment Event returns to the McGill Building at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry. The event is run…
Macon man charged with trafficking 15-year-old girl
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT-DT) – A man is charged with trafficking a 15-year-old girl, according to Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr. 29-year-old Frank Boston of Bibb County was arrested and…
Dublin residents arrested on multiple drug trafficking, firearm charges
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT-DT) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested and charged two Dublin residents following a drug trafficking investigation in Laurens County, according to a…
Houston County proposes 11% property tax increase over rollback rate for 2025
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT-DT) – The Houston County Board of Commissioners announced Friday its intention to…