Bibb County Board of Education proposes 4.65% property tax increase
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Board of Education has tentatively approved a millage rate for Calendar Year 2025/Fiscal Year 2026 that would raise property…
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Deputies: 1 found dead after house fire in Monroe County
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Authorities are investigating after first responders found a man’s body following a house fire Thursday afternoon in Monroe County. According to the…
Sparta Police searching for man accused of firing gun near apartments
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Sparta Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a man accused of firing a gun near an apartment…
Spirit Airlines coming to Middle Georgia Regional Airport this October, providing nonstop passenger service to Fort Lauderdale
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Planning vacation getaways just got a little bit easier for Middle Georgians. Spirit Airlines will provide…
The return of cursive in Georgia: New standards for elementary students
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Elementary students across Georgia will soon be required to learn cursive writing, as part of new English Language Arts standards taking…
Temperatures and storm chances climb Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - With Invest93L’s influence leaving the Peach State temperatures will climb more and afternoon pop-up storms will return. This Evening A partly sunny afternoon will give way…
UPDATE: Warner Robins man sentenced to life for murdering wife
UPDATE: (7/17) - Houston County District Attorney says 57-year-old Brian McManus…
Impact Therapy opens food pantry and toy drive to support Warner Robins families
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new resource is now available for families in need. The Impact Therapy Community Pantry and "Play It Forward" toy drive is officially open…
Inmate stabbed at Bibb County jail during altercation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An inmate at the Bibb County jail is in the hospital after being stabbed Wednesday, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The stabbing…
Mercer University installs fish habitats to improve ecological balance at Macon lake
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mercer University faculty and students teamed up with the Macon Water Authority Monday to install fish habitats aimed at improving the ecological balance of a local…
Piedmont Urgent Care expands in Middle Georgia with four new locations
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Piedmont Urgent Care is expanding its footprint in Middle Georgia with the acquisition of four MedPlus Immediate Care locations, a move aimed…
Rain odds stay low; heat climbs again Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures dipped slightly Wednesday thanks to proximity to Invest93L. They will climb more as that system moves west in the Gulf. This Evening There…
Three dead after drowning at Amerson River Park in Macon
UPDATE (7/16/2025 at 3:11 p.m.) The three people who went…
Humanitarian Gang Inc. to host back to school drive-thru giveaway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Humanitarian Gang Inc. will host its third annual back-to-school drive-thru giveaway on July 19 in Macon. The event will take place from…
I-16/I-75 traffic shift begins July 25 in Macon as new eastbound lanes open
UPDATE (7/16/2025): Drivers on Interstate 75 in Macon will begin using newly constructed I-16 eastbound lanes starting July 25 as part of a…
Woman dies after being found shot on Pio Nono Avenue
UPDATE: Bibb County deputies clarified on Thursday that a woman found shot Tuesday night was actually shot in the back alleyway of Raines Lane near the 1400 block of…
Fort Valley Fire Chief Antonio Woodard laid to rest
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Former Fort Valley Fire Chief Antonio Woodard was laid to rest at Willow Lake Memorial Gardens Tuesday in a service that drew…
Warner Robins' FY 2026 budget reflects economic uncertainty
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The fiscal year 2026 budget for the City of Warner Robins totals nearly $180 million, with increases…
Houston County launches new Houston Alerts emergency notification system
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston County Emergency Management has launched Houston Alerts, a new emergency notification system aimed at keeping residents and visitors informed during critical…
Piedmont shares importance of getting screened for cancer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Piedmont Macon is highlighting the importance of cancer screenings and stressing the value of early detection. Dr. Chantelle Martin, a resident physician at Piedmont…
Seasonal conditions roll on Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Partly sunny and near average temperatures are expected across Middle Georgia Wednesday. This Evening Scattered clouds will remain overhead through the late afternoon and evening. One or…
Georgia Transplant Foundation to host Trends in Transplant conference in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Transplant Foundation will host its Trends in Transplant conference on July 19 to educate and support transplant patients, recipients, living…
Eight inmates released from Bibb County Jail under justice reform initiative
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says eight of the expected 150 inmates have been released under Mayor Lester Miller's justice reform…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores July 7-11
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…
Georgia health leaders warn federal budget law could force hospital closures, cut Medicaid and SNAP
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Experts say the newly signed federal budget law, signed by President Trump on July 4, is threatening the health,…
Man sentenced after brutal assault on pregnant woman in Perry
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Perry man has been sentenced to prison for false imprisonment in connection to a brutal domestic attack that occurred while he…
Crimestoppers seeking woman wanted for exploitation of elderly, obstruction
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sgt. Greg Thomas of Macon Regional Crimestoppers appeared on 41Today to highlight five suspects currently wanted by law enforcement in Middle Georgia and…
UPDATE: Funeral services announced for Fort Valley Fire Chief Antonio Woodard
UPDATE (7/14/25): The funeral service for longtime Fire Chief Antonio Woodard will be held…
Operation Southern Slow Down targets speeders on Georgia highways
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia law enforcement is joining officers across the Southeast for a weeklong crackdown on speeding and aggressive driving, according to the Twiggs County…
Red Cross Blood Shortage
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Communications manager Suzanne Lawler says during the summer seasons donating blood isn't necessarily at the top of most people's list. “But it is the most altruistic thing…
Macon Mullet Pageant returns Saturday with live music, on-stage haircut and fundraiser for cancer support
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Mullet Pageant is back this Saturday, July 12, at The Hummingbird Stage & Taproom, combining live music, creative hairstyles and community fundraising for those battling cancer. According to organizers and Facebook event page from…
UPDATE: 18 inmates face new charges in Bibb County jail death investigation
UPDATE (7/11/2025): Eighteen inmates at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center are facing additional charges in connection to a June 4 incident that left one…
Forsyth to celebrate Christmas in July with vendors, music and family fun
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you're looking for something to do next Friday, Forsyth is getting festive with its annual Christmas in July celebration.…
Deadly head-on crash under investigation in Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is dead after a head-on crash late Thursday night on Rocky Creek Road, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said…
Bibb deputies: Man charged after Hillridge Drive shooting leaves another man hospitalized
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 36-year-old man is facing charges after deputies say he shot another man during an argument on Hillridge Drive Thursday…
Atrium doctor shares tips to stay safe during extreme summer heat
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent is sharing tips to stay safe during the summer heat. Dr. Timothy Griffin from Atrium Health says June, July and August typically bring an increase…
Four Macon men sentenced in federal meth trafficking case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Four Macon men involved in a methamphetamine trafficking operation were sentenced to federal prison Thursday for distributing kilogram quantities of the drug across Middle Georgia. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of…
Man in critical condition after hit-and-run on Broadway in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a hit-and-run that left a man in critical condition Wednesday night on Broadway. According to a news release, the Macon-Bibb E-911 Center received the call around 10:45 p.m. Witnesses…
Two women arrested after shoplifting report at Jones County Dollar General
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Deputies arrested two women Monday after a shoplifting report at the Dollar General on Shurling Drive in Jones County. According to a news release, deputies responded on July 7 to a BOLO for a white Ford…
Milledgeville to receive $13,500 refund after disappointing July 4 fireworks show
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A fireworks company is issuing a $13,500 refund to the City of Milledgeville as well as a 50% discount on future…
Early voting underway for Democratic PSC run-off in Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Early voting is now underway in the Democratic run-off election for Georgia’s Public Service Commission, with polls open through Friday, July 11. The…
Bibb County School District earns Cognia accreditation with above average score
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District has earned accreditation from Cognia with an "Above Average" rating for overall performance. According to a school district news release, Cognia is a nonprofit accreditation agency that evaluates primary and secondary…
Cooling assistance appointments open July 10 for Middle Georgia low-income residents
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Middle Georgia Community Action Agency and Heart of Georgia Community Action Council will open additional Cooling Assistance appointments for low-income residents across its service area starting Thursday, July 10. According to a Facebook post from…
Burt Jones launches 2026 Georgia governor campaign, pledges to end state income tax
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Republican Burt Jones made his long-telegraphed entry into the 2026 governor's race on Tuesday, touting his ties with President Donald Trump and pledging to eliminate Georgia's state income tax in a campaign video. "I don't back down from tough…
Georgia National Fairgrounds to host a food services job fair
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A food services job fair will be held Wednesday July 9 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Rockers Roost Restaurant on the fairgrounds. Organizers are looking to fill several positions ahead of the Georgia National Fair,…
Forsyth Mayor Eric Wilson announces run for Georgia Senate District 18
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Forsyth Mayor Eric Wilson has announced his campaign for Georgia State Senate District 18, joining what is now a contested Republican primary to replace outgoing Senator John Kennedy. District 18 includes Crawford, Monroe, Peach, and Upson…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores June 30-July 4
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…
Pedestrian killed in early morning collision on Eisenhower Parkway
UPDATE (10:40 a.m.) The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has identified the victim as 27-year-old Jawarren Johnson of Macon. Next of kin has been notified, according to Coroner Leon Jones. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating…
Downtown Macon gears up for annual French Fry Fight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Downtown Macon restaurants are getting ready for the Fourth Annual French Fry Fight, set to begin this week. This year, the competition is…
Piggly Wiggly in Gordon to permanently close August 16
GORDON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Piggly Wiggly grocery store in Gordon will close its doors for good on August 16, according to a message posted on the store’s official Facebook page on Monday. "This was not an easy decision, and…