Search underway for third suspect in Monroe County entering auto case
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people were arrested and one man is still wanted for charges of entering auto in Monroe County, according to a…
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Macon-Bibb Mayor holds 2025's first Council of Clergy Luncheon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb officials and local religious leaders sat down at Carlyle Place Thursday for the first Council of Clergy Luncheon of 2025. Speakers include…
Coroner: Man dies after being struck by train in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is dead after being struck by a train Thursday afternoon near downtown Macon, according to Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones. Jones…
Macon DA seeks witness in double homicide, offers reward for information
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office is seeking the community's help in locating a crucial witness in an ongoing double…
Warner Robins Little Theatre looks ahead to new show, invites community to attend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins Little Theatre is set to host a new show this weekend. The theatre will be performing "Southern…
State Rep. Dale Washburn pushes to ban school zone speed cameras
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – State Representative Dale Washburn is calling for an end to school zone speed cameras in Georgia, arguing they are being used…
Macon-Bibb County distributes $1.8 million in public safety incentives to 428 employees
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mayor Lester Miller and the Macon-Bibb County Commission approved a series of annual incentives for public safety employees in August of 2021 and the fourth incentive was given to eligible employees in January of 2025, according…
Bibb County declares February 7-14 National Marriage Week
Macon, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mayor Lester Miller declared February 7-14 National Marriage Week in Macon-Bibb County. Marriage is a special…
Wesleyan College to offer AI-focused MBA concentration this fall
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Beginning in the fall of 2025, Wesleyan College will offer MBA contractions in artificial intelligence (AI), finance, healthcare, cybersecurity, business analytics and nonprofit…
Skyview, McKibben Lane Elementary Schools honored for Georgia Milestones growth
LIZELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia State School Superintendent Richard Woods recognized Skyview Elementary School for gaining Literacy Reader School and Math Literacy School status on Wednesday,…
Macon Violence Prevention partners receive $10,000 worth of donations from Georgia Power
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Power presented a total of $10,000 worth of donations at Macon City Hall Wednesday to five non-profit organizations who…
High-speed chase ends with man arrested in stolen Houston Health Care ambulance
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man accused of stealing a Houston Health Care ambulance led police on a high-speed chase through Warner Robins before being arrested Wednesday morning, according to the Warner Robins Police Department. Officers responded at 8:30…
Museum of Aviation to host STEM Academy summer camps
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Museum of Aviation will be hosting the 2025 National STEM Academy summer camps. National STEM Academy Deputy Director, Melissa Raburn, says…
Thunderstorms to get Thursday rolling
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A warm front will warm temperatures and bring showers tonight before a cold front brings thunderstorms tomorrow morning. This Evening and Overnight It’s been a mixed weather…
Macon-Bibb County demolishes blighted building, aims to improve access to Carolyn Crayton Park
Macon, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County officials demolished a vacant, blighted building in downtown Macon on Wednesday morning as part of an ongoing…
Local State Senator introduces bill to combat chronic absenteeism in Georgia schools
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia Senate President Pro Tempore John F. Kennedy (R–Macon) has introduced legislation aimed at addressing chronic absenteeism in schools across the state. Senate Bill 123 seeks to provide targeted support for students, ensuring they have the resources needed…
Bibb County School District celebrates Black History Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) – The Bibb County School District is honoring Black History Month throughout February with a variety of engaging events across its schools, according to a news release. Students, faculty, and community members are invited to participate…
Baldwin County School District to host final HB 581 hearing
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) – The Baldwin County School District will hold its third and final public hearing on February 13, to discuss potentially opting out of Georgia House Bill 581. The hearing will take place at the Baldwin County…
Houston County Board of Education announces new principal hires
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - The Houston County Board of Education announced Dr. Art Billings as the new principal of Perry High School and Mrs. Kasey Hopkins as the principal of Matt Arthur Elementary during its meeting Tuesday. Dr. Billings…
Jones County hires Justin Montgomery as new head football coach
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Board of Education voted Tuesday night to approve the hiring of Justin Montgomery as the new head football coach…
Georgia congressman reintroduces bill targeting roadway protests
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.) has reintroduced the Safe Passage on Interstates Act, which would make protests that intentionally obstruct interstate highways illegal. The reintroduction of…
NCHD confirms eggs are safe to eat amid Bird Flu concerns
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As the Bird Flu outbreak continues across the country, many consumers are asking the same question: Is it safe to…
Macon man among 17 arrested in GBI child exploitation crackdown
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A statewide investigation targeting online child exploitation has resulted in the arrest of 17 people, including a Macon man, the Georgia Bureau…
Piedmont to host "Healthy Heart Screening" during American Heart Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Piedmont Macon is sharing tips and encouraging heart healthy habits for the community in honor of American Heart Month. Piedmont Macon’s Director of Cardiovascular…
Shower odds and wind to increase tomorrow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The stationary front becoming a warm front will lead to more wind and some showers for Middle Georgia. This Evening Overcast skies will remain across Middle Georgia in what has been a much cooler than expected…
Child hospitalized after truck crash in Monroe County; driver cited
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A child is in the hospital after a truck crashed into a ditch at the intersection of Highway 74 and Highway…
Tubman Museum exhibit sheds light on runaway slave ads in Macon’s history
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Glimpses into what it took to break free from slavery are on display at the Tubman Museum this month. In…
New Data: Bibb and Houston County students struggle with post-pandemic learning loss
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Tracking data from the Education Recovery Scorecard shows that students in Bibb and Houston counties continue to struggle with learning…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office investigating bomb threat on Tuesday morning
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a bomb threat was made Tuesday morning, according to a news release. Deputies responded…
UPDATE: Man wanted in connection to December double shooting taken into custody in Macon
UPDATE (2/11/25): Bibb County deputies…
Georgia lifts poultry activity suspension after bird flu containment
(41NBC/WMGT/CNN)- The Georgia Department of Agriculture has officially lifted the suspension on poultry activities, a move that marks a significant step toward industry recovery in one of the country’s top poultry-producing states. The restrictions were originally put in place in…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores February 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…
Monroe County now covering firefighter training costs to recruit more talent
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Monroe County is addressing its firefighter shortage by covering the cost of training for the first time. “We’re providing all of…
A judge won't order a new election in a Georgia state House district despite ballot errors
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia state House member won't face a new election after a judge ruled there wasn't enough evidence to prove voters who received the wrong ballots swayed the race's outcome. Senior Judge Gary McCorvey on Monday declined…
Macon Regional Crimestoppers urges public to help find suspect wanted for terroristic threats
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…
Alice Cooper to rock Macon on May 3 at Atrium Health Amphitheater
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rock legend Alice Cooper is bringing his signature shock-rock spectacle to Macon's Atrium Health Amphitheater on Saturday, May 3, according…
Wesleyan College announces partnership with Central Georgia Coalition of Black Businesses
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The future is changing at Wesleyan College as the college teams up with the Central Georgia Coalition of Black Businesses for…
Shower odds climb Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A stalled out cold front over the Peach State will bring some rain chances to Middle Georgia starting tonight. This Evening It’s been a mostly cloudy start to…
Rep. Dale Washburn introduces new school zone camera ban bill
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – State Representative Dale Washburn recently introduced House Bill 225, which would ban school zone speed cameras. According to a news release, Representative Washburn's legislation would repeal House Bill 978, which passed in 2018 and allowed for the…
12-year-old dies after motocross crash in Crawford County
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 12-year-old boy died after being injured during a motocross event in Crawford County on Saturday, according to Sheriff Lewis Walker. Walker says…
Kidz Bop Live coming to Atrium Health Amphitheater on August 8
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Families can get ready for a high-energy night of music when Kidz Bop Live comes to the Atrium Health Amphitheater on Friday, August 8, according to the venue’s website. The concert is set to begin at…
Macon Town Hall to address LGBTQ+ legislation, marginalized communities
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Town Hall is set for Wednesday night in Macon to discuss legislation impacting the LGBTQ+ community and other marginalized groups. The Human…
3 arrested in Laurens County for smuggling drugs, gun to local prison
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three people were arrested after attempting to transport contraband to a local prison, according to the Laurens County Sheriff's Office.…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office looking for suspect connected to armed robbery in Macon on Sunday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a suspect connected to an armed robbery that took…
Big Brothers Big Sisters calls for mentors to help shape Middle Georgia’s youth
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Studies have shown that mentoring is a societal solution with real, tangible impact on the economic successes of young…
Third graders thrive at Market Day event in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Young entrepreneurs packed the conference center inside the Health Pavilion in Warner Robins on Friday. More than 2,000 third graders from…
Miller Fine Arts Magnet Middle School holds Career Fair
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It’s National Counselors Week, and Miller Fine Arts Magnet Middle School held a Career Fair on Friday. Many different businesses were in attendance,…
Warm and muggy weekend ahead
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures and humidity will remain well above average for early February this weekend. This Evening It is First Friday in Middle Georgia and the weather is overall…
Sheriff: Two arrested in Bleckley County following K-9 alert
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bleckley County deputies arrested two people on drug charges Thursday after a traffic stop led to the discovery of suspected methamphetamine, according to…
Monroe County Sheriff’s Office arrests two in separate drug busts
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people were arrested this week after the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office executed multiple search warrants in connection to illegal drug…