Piedmont Macon hosts nutrition class to help cancer survivors live healthier lives
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cancer survivors in Middle Georgia got a lesson in healthy living Thursday as Piedmont Macon hosted a class focused…
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Florida man admits to stealing plane from Perry and flying across states without license
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Florida man admitted in federal court this week to stealing a plane from a Perry hangar and flying it across multiple states without proper credentials, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District…
Crawford County man killed in single-vehicle crash on Taylor Mill Road
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Crawford County man died Wednesday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash on Taylor Mill Road, according to the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office. According to a news release, the sheriff’s office received a call around 2:59 p.m.…
3 men arrested for attempted drone drop at Washington State Prison
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three men were arrested for trading with inmates at the Washington State Prison on Wednesday, according to Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran. Deputies were made aware of drone activity near the prison on June 11.…
Girls Dig Deeper Initiative hosting drive-thru food distribution in Macon Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Girls Dig Deeper Initiative is holding a drive-thru food distribution Saturday, June 14 in Macon. According to a Macon-Bibb County news release, the event will happen from 9 a.m. to noon at the Bloomfield Community…
Juneteenth Festival in Fort Valley set for this weekend
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Legacy Group Development is partnering with the City of Fort Valley and Peach County to host the annual Juneteenth Festival. The event…
Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful to show Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. documentary on Juneteenth
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful is hosting a showing of the Made for a King documentary on Juneteenth. Asha Ellen, executive…
UPDATE: I-16 West lanes back open after semi-truck crash
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says all Interstate 16 West lanes are back open. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A crash between two semi-trailers blocked all westbound lanes on Interstate 16 near Exit 2 Wednesday afternoon, according to the Bibb…
Isolated storms possible this evening and tonight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Another humid evening across Middle Georgia will likely see a handful of storms. This Evening A warm and partly cloudy afternoon will see the odds…
Inmate death under investigation at Johnson State Prison
JOHNSON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An inmate died at Johnson State Prison on Monday, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. The inmate was identified as Paul Brewster, who died on June 9. According to a news release, the body…
Goodall Mill Road repaving underway in Macon-Bibb County through SPLOST funds
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Goodall Mill Road between Sardis Church and Houston Road is being repaved as part of Macon-Bibb County’s Paving the Way program, according to a news release. The project is currently underway and expected to be finished…
Atrium Health Navicent talks about good nutrition, distribution event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent is hosting a community food distribution drive-thru at the Atrium Health Amphitheater. The event will be held from 9 a.m.…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores June 2-6
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…
Mayor Lester Miller: New initiatives will address overcrowding at Bibb County Jail, save $2.5 million in taxes annually
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Today, Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller announced several new initiatives he says will improve…
PeaceFull Parenting offers breastfeeding tips to new moms
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Becoming a mother can be hard. Most expecting mothers don't know how or where to start, especially when it comes to breastfeeding. That's why we stopped by PeaceFull…
More storms possible this evening and overnight
MACON, Georgia (41NBN/WMGT) - Isolated storms will be possible around Middle Georgia this evening and overnight tonight. This Evening It’s been a warm and partly cloudy afternoon across…
Bibb County deputies ask for help identifying suspect in downtown armed robbery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in an armed robbery that…
City of Milledgeville to host Fourth of July fireworks, celebration
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Milledgeville is hosting a Fourth of July celebration at Central Georgia Technical College. The event will begin just after…
Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency setups for another weather radio giveaway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - We’ve been dealing with a lot of rain lately, that’s why the Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency is holding another giveaway to…
Warner Robins residents get free eye exams, glasses at local clinic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Residents in Warner Robins received free eye exams and glasses Monday and Tuesday during a clinic at the Lindsey Student Support Center. The two-day clinic was a joint effort between the center, VSP Eyes of Hope…
Update: Repairs complete after stormwater pipe failure causes sinkhole in downtown Macon
UPDATE (6/10/2025): MWA says the construction at the intersection of First Street and Pine Street has been successfully completed, and normal traffic patterns have been restored. (ORIGINAL: 6/6/2025) MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A failed stormwater pipe has caused a sinkhole…
Five arrested in Monroe County for meth, cocaine distribution
FORSYTH, Georgia – Five people were arrested on drug charges following an investigation by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, according to a news release. According to a news release, the City of Forsyth received multiple complaints about narcotics sales. In…
Macon man sentenced to 20 years in Houston County
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man is sentenced in Houston County, after he pleaded guilty to Violation of the RICO Act and Trafficking Cocaine. According to Houston County District Attorney Eric Edwards, 57-year-old Joseph Rainey III was sentenced…
Dozen of cats abandoned outside Houston County Humane Society
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In a shocking incident over the weekend, 25 cats were found abandoned outside the Houston County Humane Society late Friday night, crammed…
Local food banks see increase in people visiting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Due to the high cost of living today, local food banks say they've seen an increase in people looking for help. “As prices have increased, we have a…
New state senate committee looks to tackle chronic absenteeism in Georgia schools
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia General Assembly is increasing its efforts to fight chronic absenteeism in schools. The state senate recently announced the…
UPDATE: Teen, man arrested after Sandersville shooting
UPDATE: (5:02 p.m.) - According to Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran, 18-year-old Dayhmon of Tennille, was arrested in connection to the shooting at Sunrise Apartments in Sandersville. He says both suspects are charged with Aggravated Assault. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SANDERSVILLE, Georgia -…
Storm odds remain high this evening
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMTG) - More storms are likely for Middle Georgia this evening and another round looks possible Tuesday. This Evening While Middle Georgia saw a wave of storms…
GDC confirms inmate death at Wilcox State Prison
WILCOX COUNTY, Georgia – An inmate died at Wilcox State Prison on Sunday, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. The inmate, identified as Dominique Cole, died on June 8. According to the GDC, the body was turned over to…
Homeless man fatally hit by train in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A homeless man was fatally hit by a train on Saturday, according to Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones. According to Jones, the fatality happened…
Elderly woman killed, four others injured in multi-vehicle crash in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –An elderly woman is dead and four other were injured after a muti-vehicle crash Friday afternoon in Washington county. Sheriff…
Johnson County man charged with Grooming a Minor
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –A Johnson County man was arrested in Tennessee this week for an 'outstanding felony arrest warrant', according to the Johnson County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's…
Local law enforcement warning residents about new text message scam
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgians, beware! There is a new text message scam targeting drivers. Monroe County Sheriff Brad Freeman warns criminals are using deceptive tactics to…
Macon-Bibb County Fire Department holds promotion ceremony
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department held a promotion ceremony Friday, for 28 of its firefighters. Three firefighters were promoted to Captain, six were promoted to Lieutenant, and…
4th annual Dre Day Gun Violence Awareness Festival to honor slain teen, promote peace
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – June is National Gun Violence Awareness Month, and one Bleckley County family has turned tragedy into action. The…
Cops on Donut Shops Fundraising Initiative for Special Olympics underway
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Officers with the Warner Robins Police Department were sharing donuts at Dunkins' with the community on Friday, all for a good…
Strong to severe storms possible both days this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A slow moving front will bring scattered storms to Middle Georgia both Saturday and Sunday as it moves through the state. This Evening…
Houston County man sentenced to 12 years for aggravated assault in 2023 shooting
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A Houston County man has been sentenced to serve 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated assault…
Man arrested after ghost guns, drugs found during Twiggs County property check
TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested after deputies found drugs and illegal firearms during a property check, according to the Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office. The incident happened around 4:18 a.m. on May 26 at the Marathon gas…
Two women arrested after attempted contraband drop at Washington State Prison
DAVISBORO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two women were arrested Thursday night after an attempted contraband drop near Washington State Prison, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were patrolling the Davisboro area around 9 p.m. on June 5 when they…
River Edge, Mercer partner to increase services for Georgians with intellectual disability disorders
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Leaders from the Mercer University School of Medicine and River Edge Behavioral Health say Georgians living with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are underserved. that’s why they’re partnering with the Georgia department of Behavioral Health and…
Bibb County Jail death sparks new calls for reform after string of incidents
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An altercation Wednesday inside the Bibb County Jail that left one inmate dead and four others injured is prompting…
Isolated storms possible Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Thunderstorm odds will increase leading up to the weekend. This Evening A mostly cloudy afternoon should see things clear up a good bit through the evening and into…
Military and members of the community gather for 2025 Macon and Eggs event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Active and retired military leaders talked national security on Thursday at Central Georgia Technical College. They broke down how diplomacy, information, military strength and economic power impact us on national and local levels. Colonel Fred Massey…
UPDATE: Man who ran from game warden in Jones County has Griffin address
UPDATE (6/5): The man who ran from a Georgia game warden Wednesday morning was fishing near Juliette Dam on the Ocmulgee River and…
High-speed chase in Jones County ends with arrest of man hiding in crawl space
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A high-speed chase that reached 115 miles per hour ended in a Jones County neighborhood Monday, where deputies…
Bibb County Schools providing summer meal access for kids
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With summer break in full swing, the Bibb County School District is stepping in to make sure children don’t go hungry while…
Three Middle Georgia residents sentenced in federal bank fraud and identity theft scheme
ALBANY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three Middle Georgia residents have been sentenced for their roles in a bank fraud and identity theft scheme led by an Americus man, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia. 31-year-old…
Warner Robins man sentenced to 60 years in state prison for 2023 standoff with police
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Warner Robins man previously sentenced to 25 years in federal prison has now been sentenced to 60 years in state prison for opening fire on law enforcement officers during a 2023 standoff, according to…
Joint Regeneration Health and Wellness shares tips for knee pain relief without surgery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Joint Regeneration Health and Wellness offers non-surgical treatments for knee pain, aiming to help patients avoid surgery through advanced…