Crimestoppers looking for Peach County man who failed to register as sex offender
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sgt. Greg Thomas of Macon Regional Crimestoppers appeared on 41Today to highlight five wanted suspects and share the word…
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Salvation Army golf tournament in Macon celebrates 125 years, raises funds for local programs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Golfers teed off for more than just trophies Monday at River North Country Club, as this year’s Salvation…
Georgia DECAL launches $500 workforce bonuses for child care staff in 2025
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- More than 34,000 child care professionals across Georgia are set to receive a financial boost thanks to a new initiative from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL). The agency announced the launch of the…
Middle Georgia burn restrictions now in effect for summer season
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Middle Georgia summer burn restrictions 2025 are now active through September 30, affecting dozens of counties in the region. From May 1 through the end of September, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) prohibits residents in…
Piedmont Chief Nursing Officer: Black women face triple the risk in childbirth
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Local and national organizations are turning their focus to Black maternal health this week,…
UPDATE: Attorney says Bibb Sheriff's Office violated deadline after Fossett records request, threatens lawsuit
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Fossett family’s pursuit of transparency following the 2024 death of Stephen…
Ingram-Pye Elementary School hosts parent parade ahead of Georgia Milestones testing
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles lined College Street in Macon today to encourage their favorite Ingram-Pye Elementary School students. The school…
Macon documentary premiering Saturday highlights organ donation in Black community
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful’s Asha Ellen is presenting a new documentary titled "The Perfect Gift," which will explore the impact of organ donation and transplantation within the African…
Volunteers serve 1,500 meals on Good Friday at Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - With smiles on their faces, volunteers at the Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia quickly made about 1,500 hot meals…
Easter weekend to be hot across Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - This Evening Friday was a warm and sunny end to the week with temperatures that climbed largely into the mid 80s this afternoon. Expect…
Inmate charged with Sammy Jackson’s murder now accused of assaulting deputy at Houston County jail
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An inmate charged in the murder of former Fort Valley State coach Sammy Jackson is now…
Warner Robins man convicted in domestic violence murder of Michaela Chaney
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Warner Robins man has been convicted of malice murder in connection with the 2024 shooting death of Michaela Chaney,…
CGTC in Warner Robins to host multi-agency disaster training event on April 19
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Central Georgia Technical College’s Division of Health Sciences and CGTC Police will host a multi-agency disaster and mass casualty training event at the college’s Warner Robins campus on Saturday, April 19, from 8 a.m. to 4…
Macon-Bibb County to celebrate Earth Day with free family event at Amerson River Park
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Macon-Bibb County will host its 15th annual Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Amerson River Park (2551 Pierce Drive North). This year’s theme is “Our Power, Our Planet,” emphasizing…
School resource officer accidentally discharges gun at Peach County High School
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A firearm belonging to a school resource officer was accidentally discharged this morning while the officer was preparing for duty in…
UPDATE: Thirteen members of MPL gang in Dublin sentenced to prison
UPDATE (4/23/25): - Two Dublin gang members have been sentenced to life in prison plus 410 years each for a 2024 double murder that also injured…
Johnson County man charged with child exploitation via Snapchat
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Wrightsville man accused of sending sexually explicit content to a 13-year-old girl on Snapchat was arrested Wednesday in Douglas, according to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office. 23-year-old Jose Quinones faces felony charges of electronically furnishing…
Bechtel: Accurate meters and supply cost increases, not errors, behind Macon water bill spikes
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As concerns grow over rising water bills in Macon-Bibb County, Macon Water Authority Chairman Gary Bechtel addressed the issue at a news conference on Thursday,…
UPDATE: Road closure to take longer than expected for stormwater project in Warner Robins
UPDATE: (4/17) - According to a news release from the City of Warner Robins, the roadwork for the project will continue thru Friday,…
Temperatures climb more Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - This Evening A sunny afternoon will give way to a clear and calm night. Expect wind from the southeast at around 5 mph as temperatures drop to…
UPDATE: Perry Police identify 'person of interest' in quadruple homicide
UPDATE (4/17/2025 at 4:49 p.m.): The Perry Police Department says…
Bibb County consolidation plan recommends rezoning, not closures
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A school consolidation presentation set to be reviewed Thursday during the Bibb…
Cochran-Bleckley County Chamber of Commerce to host multiple Spring events
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Cochran-Bleckley County Chamber of Commerce is set to host several spring events aimed at uniting the community. Melissa Barker, president and…
Cochran Downtown Development Authority to host Downtown Day
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Cochran Downtown Development Authority will host Downtown Day on April 26, an event that’s free and open to the community. Ken Land, director…
Drowsy driver crashes into Twiggs County patrol vehicle off I-16
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A drowsy driver crashed into a Twiggs County patrol vehicle late Wednesday night after failing to stop at a sign off I-16, according to the Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office. The crash happened just after 11 p.m.,…
Macon-Bibb County hosts small business roundtable with SBA, resource providers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC\WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County hosted the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Georgia District Office and other resource providers for a small business roundtable on Thursday.…
Warner Robins police find missing man, confirmed safe
UPDATE (4/17 at 3:49 p.m.) The Warner Robins Police Department has confirmed that Jackie Johnson has been located and is safe. ORIGINAL (4/17 at 11:47 a.m.) WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC\WMGT) – The Warner Robins Police Department is searching for a…
UPDATE: Bibb County teacher resigns after using racial slur in classroom
UPDATE (4/17): A Rutland Middle School teacher has resigned after an investigation…
Unions, community members speak out against Trump administration at public hearing in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Elected officials, business owners and other community members concerned about the direction of the country joined forces in…
Macon shop among many preparing for possible price hikes amid tariffs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As businesses throughout Georgia deal with the tariff impacts, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce is urging for calm and stability. Chris Clark, President and CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, hosted a call Wednesday to give…
Fellowship Bible Baptist Church to host Resurrection Extravaganza
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fellowship Bible Baptist Church will host its annual Resurrection Extravaganza on April 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the East Wing Field…
Houston County Sheriff's Office asks for help identifying shoplifting suspect
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Houston County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help identifying a suspect connected to a shoplifting incident. The incident occurred…
Temperatures begin to heat up Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia will see temperatures jump above average Thursday afternoon. This Evening A sunny afternoon will become a clear and pleasant evening with temperatures hanging in…
GDOT: 2nd Street bridge over Riverside Drive in Macon back open
UPDATE (4/16/2025) - The 2nd Street bridge over Riverside Drive in…
Man arrested for stabbing Milledgeville Police officer at mobile home park early Sunday
UPDATE (4/16/2025) The Milledgeville Police Department arrested…
City of Warner Robins to host Egg Hunt, food truck roundup
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Warner Robins is hosting an Egg Hunt and Food Truck Roundup on Thursday. The event is April…
Macon-Bibb offers $2.8M in grants for homeless assistance through American Rescue Plan
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Macon-Bibb County Economic and Community Development Department hosted a Home and Rescue Program funding opportunity workshop Wednesday morning. Agencies that assist people experiencing homelessness or those at risk of becoming homeless attended the event to learn…
Charles David named new Jones County athletic director
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Board of Education named Charles David as the district’s new athletic director during its meeting Tuesday night, approving the longtime coach and educator following an executive session. Charles David…
Serenity Courtyard opens in Macon to house homeless seniors
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Serenity Courtyard of Macon is now officially complete, and residents have already started settling into what many are calling their…
Bluesprig director highlights autism support, early diagnosis
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – April is Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding, encouraging early diagnosis and promoting inclusive support for those with autism…
Trecia Gardner wins Cochran City Council runoff for District 1
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Trecia P. Gardner has been elected to the City of Cochran Council, representing District 1, Post 1, following a runoff election held on Tuesday. According to a social media post from the City of Cochran, Gardner…
Georgia AFL-CIO to hold Warner Robins hearing on federal job cuts Wednesday
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The AFL-CIO is hosting a public hearing on Wednesday to discuss the impact of cuts to federal services and…
Forsyth daycare appeals license revocation after serious violations
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Forsyth Methodist Church’s Caring for Kids Daycare is filing an appeal against the license revocation issued by the Georgia Department of Early Care…
Lane closures begin on Fall Line Freeway at Oconee River bridge in Baldwin County
BALDWIN COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Lane closures have started on State Route 540/The Fall Line Freeway at the Oconee River bridge as…
Houston County man sentenced to 20 years in prison for child molestation
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 40-year-old man will serve 20 years in prison followed by 20 years on probation after pleading guilty to…
Local doctor offers tips for allergy season
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon doctor is offering tips for managing allergy season and advising when to see a primary care physician. Dr. Terin Blanchard of Atrium Health…
Sunny and below average Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sunny and dry conditions along with below average temperatures will take over Middle Georgia Wednesday following a cold front Tuesday. This Evening A cloudy morning is slowly…
Part of Macon street dedicated to Christmas Light Extravaganza founder
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A part of Poplar Street is now dedicated in honor of Christmas Light Extravaganza Founder Bryan Nichols. The stretch of road from…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores April 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 Health. The…
Deputies: Man hospitalized after Monday night shooting on Houston Avenue in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Monday night shooting on Houston Avenue that left a 44-year-old man injured.…