Fire weather risk Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Powerful winds and low humidity will raise the risk for fire dangers Saturday afternoon. This Evening It’s been a pleasant end to the week as most of Middle…
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Man arrested in connection to 2024 murder of Mitchell Edward Wells
(UPDATE 2/28/2025) A man was arrested for the death of 61-year-old Mitchell Edward Wells. The incident occurred on January 23, 2024, at 2:17 a.m.,…
Thousands attend 2025 Georgia National Rodeo for record-breaking event
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia - The 2025 Georgia National Rodeo was a huge success, with one sold-out night on Saturday, February 22, drawing 14,661 rodeo fans. The event…
Billy Money Band Charity Concert to benefit Brookdale Resource Center
MACON, Georgia – The United Way of Central Georgia is hosting a charity concert to raise money for the Brookdale Resource Center. Director of communications for…
Two arrested after attempted contraband drop at Washington State Prison
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people were arrested after an attempted contraband drop at Washington State Prison on Wednesday, according to the Washington County Sheriff's…
Man convicted of murdering wife one month after marriage in Macon, sentenced to life in prison
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man has been convicted for murdering his wife one month after they were married, according…
‘Milledgeville Shenanigans’ photo contest aims to promote local businesses
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Milledgeville Main Street is partnering with the Baldwin Bulletin and Jones County News to host the 'Milledgeville Shenanigans' photo contest. Executive Director at…
Dooly County receive financial help to boost literacy efforts
DOOLY COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dooly County students were recently named as Georgia Reads Community Awards…
Temperatures will cool a bit to finish the week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After a few days in the mid to upper 70s some spots may be back in the 60s Friday afternoon. The Rest of…
Howard High senior collects lanyards to mark college visits, acceptances
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – College Decision Day is around the corner for high school seniors, and Howard High School senior Donald Williams has dozens of options…
Macon Sleepout to raise funds, awareness for people in need
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 12th annual Macon Sleepout is raising awareness and donations for those in need. Participants spend the evening experiencing life as the…
North Lee Street railroad crossing in Forsyth to close for 'urgent repairs' on Friday
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The North Lee Street railroad crossing in Forsyth will be closed Friday, February 28, from 7:30 a.m. to…
Atrium Health Navicent launches mobile mammography coach
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Atrium Health Navicent unveiled its new "Mobile Mammography Coach," nicknamed "Marlie," on Thursday. The coach will help provide lifesaving care to people by providing mobile…
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…
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…