Pollen levels spiking across Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sunshine and warmer temperatures will encourage trees to continue to bloom, leading to more pollen. This Evening Skies will stay clear across Middle Georgia as things…
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Jones County deputies arrest suspect after high-speed chase; Child found in vehicle
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A high-speed chase down Highway 49 on Friday ended with the arrest of a Warner Robins man and the…
GBI: 4 arrested in Warner Robins drug bust, fentanyl and meth seized
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) says four Warner Robins residents were arrested last week in a multi-agency drug…
Dublin Police, GBI investigating deadly shooting near Coleman Court Apartments
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 19-year-old man was shot and killed Sunday night near Coleman Court Apartments in Dublin, according to the Dublin Police Department. According…
'Operation Wrong Exit' in Twiggs County leads to 62 arrests
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A multi-agency law enforcement operation in Twiggs County over the weekend resulted in 62 arrests, including 24 felonies. Sheriff Darren…
Perry Police: 1 hospitalized after early Sunday shooting
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One person is in the hospital after being shot early Sunday morning in Perry. According to a Perry Police Department news release, officers responded…
Operation Wrong Exit in Twiggs County aims to reduce traffic deaths over St. Patrick’s Weekend
TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Operation Wrong Exit in Twiggs County aims to reduce traffic-related injuries and fatalities over St. Patrick’s Weekend. This operation, which has been in place for two decades, focuses on saving lives. "Our main point here…
Macon Pride to honor Tangerine Summers in Cherry Blossom window display
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – During this year's Cherry Blossom Festival, Macon Pride will participate in the downtown Macon shop window display tradition, "Paint Macon Pink."…
Georgia colleges offering free applications for high school seniors throughout March
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Throughout the month of March, several Georgia colleges and universities will offer free applications for high school seniors. Counselor at Northeast High School, Brittney Perry, says…
Common scams pulling in more money, BBB says
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – According to the Better Business Bureau, scams pulled in more money from victims in 2024, compared to 2023. The BBB cites data from the Federal Trade Commission, which shows that reports of scams haven't increased, but people…
Macon Volunteer Clinic opens new downtown location, expands services
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After 22 years, Macon Volunteer Clinic has a new home in downtown Macon. The clinic celebrated its…
Middle Georgia prepares for weekend severe weather
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Severe weather is expected to hit Middle Georgia Saturday night into Sunday morning, and Middle Georgians spent Friday preparing. Macon-Bibb County residents waited in line…
Severe storms expected overnight Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An incoming cold front will bring severe storm odds to Middle Georgia overnight Saturday into Sunday. This Evening It’s been a mostly cloudy end to the week around Middle Georgia with temperatures and humidity climbing ahead…
UPDATE: Third arrest made in connection with 2024 shooting on Holland Drive
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Monroe County jail officer arrested, accused of sexual assault of inmate
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Monroe County Sheriff's Office has arrested Jail Officer Chandler Sheffield, 22, following an investigation into a possible inappropriate relationship with a female inmate. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Jail Administrative Personnel was first alerted to the…
Deputies: Man dies after being found with gunshot wound in front of south Macon home
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead after a shooting in south Macon on Thursday night. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a home in the 3500 block of Flamingo Drive just after 10:30. Deputies…
Red Cross opens new Dublin location with goal of expanding disaster relief, veteran support
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The American Red Cross of Georgia has opened a new location in Dublin with the goal of better…
Dublin opens 60th St. Patrick’s Festival with annual Pancake Supper
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 60th annual St. Patrick’s Festival…
Washington County Sheriff’s Office ramps up fight against drone contraband drops
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Washington County Sheriff's Office is ramping up its efforts to combat the growing issue of drone contraband drops at Washington State…
Ocmulgee Mounds named one of TIME’s World’s Greatest Places for 2025
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park in Macon has been named one of TIME’s "World’s Greatest Places" for 2025, It was named…
Robins Air Force Base contributed $4.2 billion to Georgia's economy in FY 2024
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Robins Air Force Base contributed $4.2 billion to the state of Georgia in fiscal year 2024. Local officials…
Free NOAA weather radios available Friday at Macon City Hall Friday ahead of weekend storms
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is giving away free NOAA weather radios at City Hall on…
Warm and more humid to finish the week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Conditions around Georgia will get warm and muggy ahead of strong storms this weekend. This Evening It’s been a much cloudier day around Middle Georgia thanks to a surface trough approaching from the west. This…
Georgia DNR announces special early turkey hunt for youth, mobility-impaired hunters
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Youth and mobility-impaired hunters will have an exclusive opportunity to hunt turkeys on private lands before the statewide season begins, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Wildlife Resources Division. The special opportunity…
Two Macon men arrested on drug trafficking charges near Hancock State Prison
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Deputies arrested two Macon men late Monday night after they were spotted near Hancock State Prison and later found carrying illegal drugs, according to the Hancock County…
Shamrock Shake to benefit RMHC of Central Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Shamrock Shake is back at McDonald's and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Georgia is encouraging people to grab a shake. Patty Gibbs,…
Traffic stop near Hancock State Prison leads to drug arrests
HANCOCK COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two adults from LaGrange were arrested last week after deputies found drugs in their vehicle during a traffic stop near Hancock State Prison, according to the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were patrolling Cody Johnson…
Teens invited to ask tough questions at panel event
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston County Family Connection is hosting a panel later this month to discuss issues important teens deal with on a day-to-day basis.…
Miller Elementary School returns to normal after Code Yellow response to nearby aggravated assault in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Miller Elementary School was under a Code Yellow Thursday morning in reference to a nearby aggravated assault, but has since returned to normal operation according to the Warner Robins Police Department. Officers responded to a…
Milledgeville Police arrest 2 after vehicle break-ins, apartment burglaries
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Milledgeville Police arrested two people Wednesday after finding stolen items from recent vehicle break-ins and apartment burglaries during a search warrant execution. According…
Jones County deputies arrest two after high-speed chase ends on Crestview Trace
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two people are in custody after leading Jones County deputies on a high-speed chase Wednesday, tossing drugs from their vehicle…
Mount De Sales Academy welcomes therapy dog Frankie to ease student stress
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – We all know that school can be stressful for students, but life can take a toll on them as well. For that reason, Mount…
Hancock County Schools ramps up security measures following weapon incident at elementary school
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Security measures across the Hancock County School District have been ramped up following a recent incident involving a student…
New surveillance cameras will help Eastman prosecute gang violence, other crime
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The city of Eastman was awarded a $57,400 Gang Activity Prosecution (GAP) Grant from the gang activity prosecution grant by the…
'Non-functional airsoft gun' found on Dodge County High School campus
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A non-functional airsoft gun was found on the Dodge County High School campus Wednesday morning, school officials announced. In a Facebook post,…
UPDATE: Man arrested in hit-and-run that killed Macon woman on Bloomfield Road
UPDATE (3/12/25): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has…
Macon traffic stop leads to drug and weapon arrest after man runs while in handcuffs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A traffic stop in Macon last week led to the arrest of a man accused of drug and firearm offenses, but not before he ran while in handcuffs, according to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office incident…
Showers and storms likely Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A surface trough will bring some rain and possibly thunderstorms to Middle Georgia Thursday afternoon. This Evening It’s been a sunny afternoon and conditions will remain clear…
Critical Care for Animal Angels to host Touch-A-Truck in Warner Robins
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Critical Care for Animal Angels (CCAA) is hosting Touch-A-Truck in Warner Robins this weekend. The event is 10 a.m. to 2…
Macon Charter Academy demolished for affordable housing
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The former Macon Charter Academy building came down Tuesday as part of a $19 million project to bring 64 new affordable housing units to Macon's Pleasant…
FEMA to host housing resource fair
VIDALIA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency will hold a Housing Resource fair for Georgians impacted by Tropical Storm Debby or Hurricane Helene. According to a news release, the event is happening in March 15, 2025 in Vidalia…
Middle Georgia healthcare workers reflect on COVID-19 five years after start of pandemic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston Healthcare employees, like hospital staff worldwide, scrambled to prepare as the coronavirus edged closer to Middle Georgia five…
Full Moon Yoga returns to Macon this week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Full Moon Yoga is returning to Macon for the 8th season. Yoga instructor Amber Valentine says this even is free and open to the…
UPDATE: Bibb County Jail escapee sentenced to life in prison for armed drug trafficking
UPDATE (3/11/25): Johnifer Barnwell, who broke out of…
Piedmont Macon offers health tips for National Nutrition Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Piedmont Macon is offering tips during National Nutrition Month. Registered dietitian Alex Harris at Piedmont Macon offers insight on how to read food…
More sunshine and heat Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The warmest spots in Middle Georgia may reach 80 degrees Wednesday afternoon. This Evening A sunny afternoon will give way to a clear and cool night. Wind will remain calm from the west as it blows…
Man arrested for shoplifting at Walmart in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested for shoplifting at the Walmart on Zebulon Road in February, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. The theft took place at 11:47 a.m. on February 19 at the Walmart Supercenter located…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores March 3-7
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 police investigating possible shooting after home damaged
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Fort Valley Police Chief DJ Flores says police are investigating a possible shooting after a home was damaged by gunfire on Monday. Chief Flores says officers were dispatched around 4:30 p.m., to the 700 block…
Deputies: Forsyth daycare teacher arrested, accused of giving Benadryl to toddlers
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Forsyth daycare teacher has been…