MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Experts say one of the biggest barriers limiting rural development in Georgia is access to healthcare. The Georgia House of Representatives Rural Development Committee is eyeing paths…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia State University and Central Georgia Technical College held a joint signing ceremony for an Transfer Articulation Agreement.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Despite a tense political climate, organizers of the Macon-Bibb Hispanic Festival have decided the celebration will go on as planned this year. Edna Adams,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Over at Middle Georgia Regional Airport, the Embraer Foundation donated $15,000 to Central Georgia Technical College to be used…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will stay below average with pleasant breezes Friday afternoon. This Evening A sunny afternoon will give way to a clear night around Middle Georgia. Some clouds are…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the warning period for the new school zone cameras will end Friday, and cameras…
UPDATE (10/2/25): The Peach County Board of Education has appointed Dr. Jesse Davis as interim superintendent. According to a news release from Peach County Schools, Davis has served as Assistant Superintendent for the past two years and brings extensive experience…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Department of Transportation says a section of US 80/Broadway in Macon-Bibb County will close during the midday hours from October 6-9 for railroad work. According to a GDOT news release, Norfolk Southern will work…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Reithoffer Shows, the company responsible for bringing in and setting up all of the rides, says no ride can open until…
IDEAL, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Police in Ideal are asking for the public’s help finding a man wanted on charges of simple battery…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Concerns over sidewalks, lighting and youth safety took center stage Wednesday as residents and leaders met at the Macon-Bibb County Pedestrian Safety Review…
UPDATE (10/2/25): The Reynolds Police Department said in an update Thursday that U.S. Marshals found James Daniels inside a home on Mimms Street around 4 p.m.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you’ve been waiting for the green light to burn yard debris around your home, now’s your time. Today marks the end of the Georgia Environmental…
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Investigators recovered two stolen Skid-steers and arrested a Fairburn…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sunny and breezy conditions are likely Thursday with below average highs. This Evening A mostly sunny and breezy afternoon will give way to a clear and breezy night.…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Beyond the fairgrounds, the annual tradition is making a big impact on the local economy. Addie Hodges, marketing and communications specialist for the…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Dublin City Council appointed Treasurer Blake Daniels as interim city clerk Wednesday following the resignation and arrest of former clerk Heather Browning, who is charged with stealing money from her church where she served as treasurer.…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Some pizza deliveries in Forsyth next week will also include a fire safety inspection. Monroe County Emergency Services is partnering with Domino’s and the National Fire Protection Association to raise awareness during Fire Prevention Week, October…
BLECKLEY COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Cochran-Bleckley County Chamber of Commerce is hosting Country Fest and other seasonal activities for the community. Melissa Barker,…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 14-year-old is facing charges after Fort Valley police say he broke into multiple vehicles on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive at…
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Signs protesting the recently approved Twiggs County data center still line the sides of Jeffersonville roads. But county leaders, such as…
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two women face charges after deputies say they found four children living in unsafe conditions during a welfare…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An Atrium Health Navicent doctor is sharing tips and raising awareness ahead of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Surgical oncologist Paul Dale said…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Dublin City Schools Superintendent Dr. Frederick C. Williams announced Tuesday he will retire effective October 3, 2025. According to a statement from Williams, he's…
UPDATE (9/30/25): A 48-year-old man has been arrested in connection…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Wesleyan College has announced a major change in its approach to student athletics. The school is now now offering athletic scholarships. This change comes as the college transitions into the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics).…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - October begins Wednesday and sunnier conditions will return to Middle Georgia. This Evening It’s been another cloudy day across Middle Georgia resulting in a lot of high…
UPDATE (9/30/25): The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest in connection…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - For the third year in a row, Bibb County schools have exceeded the state average graduation rate,…
UPDATE: Dublin Mayor Joshua Kight released the following statement Tuesday afternoon: "The City has been notified of the arrest of Heather Browning, City…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It’s Attendance Awareness Week and Bibb County School District hosted a Lunch and…
By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Fallout from the 2020 presidential election feels like it may never end in Georgia. Maybe more any other state, the decisions made after Democrat Joe Biden's narrow win — and Donald Trump's false…
By CHARLOTTE KRAMON Associated Press/Report for America ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia state Sen. Greg Dolezal entered a crowded race for lieutenant governor Tuesday with a hard-line MAGA campaign pledging to curb the “radical left.” Dolezal, a Republican from Cumming, is…
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, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon's NAACP branch is set to host a town hall meeting Tuesday evening at St. James AME Church, aiming to address pressing issues facing the local community. Education, school zone cameras and conditions at the Bibb…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Houston County School District’s graduation rate has climbed to 93.3% for 2025, according to a news release from the school district. The rate is 6.1 percentage points higher than the state average of 87.2% and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Spencer’s, the national retailer known for edgy apparel and accessories, will hold a grand opening celebration at its new Macon location on Saturday, Oct. 4. The event will take place from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man has died after a house fire on Hartridge Drive Sunday night, according to Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones. Jones said 86-year-old Oliver Jefferson died Monday afternoon at the burn center in Augusta. The…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Wesleyan College has been ratified for membership in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) after a Sept. 28 vote. The Wolves will complete the 2025–26 season in NCAA Division III before beginning NAIA competition on July…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Schools are marking Attendance Awareness Week with rallies, parent outreach and midweek check-ins to highlight the importance of students being…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Wind will increase over the Peach State thanks to Imelda churning not far offshore. This Evening While Monday morning was rather sunny the clouds wasted…
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Deputies arrested two people after a house fire on Country Club Road in Bleckley County over the weekend. According to a news release, deputies responded to the fire around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. An investigator with…
UPDATE (10/2/2025): NBCUniversal and Google announced Thursday a long-term distribution agreement that will continue to deliver NBCUniversal’s portfolio of entertainment, news, and sports to…
JULIETTE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Visitors can step back in time this October at the Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site, where the “Voices of the Past Lantern Tour” will illuminate stories of fear, folklore, and farm life from the 1920s. The guided…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County School District’s graduation rate has reached its highest level in more than a decade, continuing a trend of surpassing…
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia state House member who advocated for Palestinians at the 2024 Democratic National Convention is entering the state's race for governor. Ruwa Romman announced her 2026 bid for governor on Monday, saying Democrats need a clearer…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three Fort Valley teenagers were arrested on Sunday in connection with at least 16 vehicle break-ins that occurred overnight across…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Deputies and state wildlife officers removed an alligator from a busy area in south Macon after it was spotted Sunday afternoon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, a call came into the Macon-Bibb E911 Center…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an aggravated assault after a man was shot on Lavetta Drive late Saturday…
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One person is dead and another is injured after a shooting Friday afternoon in Wrightsville. According to a Facebook post by the Wrightsville Police Department,…