UPDATE: 7th arrest made in Carolyn Crayton Park shooting investigation
UPDATE (10/14/26): A seventh person has been arrested in connection with the Carolyn Crayton Park shooting that injured 12 people on September 27. The…
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Bleckley County visits Dodge County in The End Zone's Week 10 Game of the Week
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bleckley County visits Dodge County in a key Region 2-AA rivalry Friday for The End Zone's Week 10 Game of the Week. Sports anchor Rob Schiff and Chief Meteorologist Aaron Lowery will report live at Dodge…
UPDATE: 2 additional arrests announced in Vienna mass shooting investigation
UPDATE (10/24/26): Two additional people have been arrested in connection with the investigation into the Vienna block party shooting that killed two people and injured 35 others, bringing…
Huntington National Bank commits $50,000 to Macon Volunteer Clinic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Huntington National Bank has committed $50,000 to the Macon Volunteer Clinic, helping the nonprofit continue providing free health care to uninsured residents across…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office to host Halloween festival in Macon October 31
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office will host a Halloween Haunted House Fall Festival on Saturday, October 31, featuring activities for families and children. The event will take place from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Bibb…
Another potential record breaking afternoon Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will flirt with record highs in the afternoon again Thursday across Middle Georgia. This Evening A sunny and hot afternoon for mid-October will become a clear and more seasonal night although it should be the…
Milledgeville man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for meth distribution
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Milledgeville man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine as part of a drug trafficking operation, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Georgia. Federal prosecutors…
Piedmont Macon urges early breast cancer screening and risk awareness
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Piedmont Macon health care professionals are encouraging people to know their breast cancer risk, stay up to date on screenings and pay…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office awarded $323K grant for DUI, traffic enforcement
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has been awarded a $323,001.28 grant from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety to support DUI enforcement and other traffic safety efforts in Macon-Bibb County. The sheriff's office is one of…
Warner Robins Police Department awarded $115,923 grant for DUI, traffic enforcement
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Police Department has been awarded a $115,923.20 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to support DUI enforcement and other traffic safety efforts. The Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic (H.E.A.T.) grant…
Georgia National Fair food: Barbecue, coffee and sweet treats
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia National Fair visitors have several new and returning food and drink options this year, including barbecue, desserts, specialty coffee and even a…
Wesleyan College unveils renovated amphitheater
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Wesleyan College has unveiled a newly renovated amphitheater designed to enhance the student learning experience and create more opportunities for the Macon community to gather on campus.…
Crimestoppers seeking man wanted for failure to register as a sex offender in Twiggs County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Regional Crime Stoppers is spotlighting five individuals wanted by law enforcement agencies across Middle Georgia as part of…
Early voting begins in Georgia ahead of November 3 general election
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Early voting is officially underway in Georgia ahead of the November 3, 2026, General and Special Election. Voting hours and locations vary by county, and voters can visit Georgia’s My Voter Page to find their designated…
Macon-Bibb County leaders address violence prevention
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - For the last two weeks, violence has impacted the Macon community and surrounding counties. Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller, along with Macon Violence Prevention and community…
Potential record highs possible Wednesday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will push 90 degrees again Wednesday afternoon as sunny skies continue to dominate Middle Georgia. This Evening A sunny and warm afternoon will become another clear and relatively seasonal night as temperatures should valley a…
4 arrested after drug investigation at Warner Robins vape shop, homes
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Four people were arrested after Houston County sheriff's investigators executed search warrants at a Warner Robins vape shop and two residences following a months-long drug investigation. According to the Houston County Sheriff's Office, investigators with…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office searching for missing 33-year-old Macon man
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help locating a 33-year-old man who has been missing since July. According to deputies, Vanquavias Hamilton was reported missing by family members on September 8, 2026.…
'Justice on Trial Reloaded' off-Broadway play coming to Macon November 14
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An off-Broadway touring production exploring civil rights, reparations and American history is coming to Macon this November. "Justice on Trial Reloaded"…
Atrium Health Navicent brings hospital-level care to patients' homes in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Atrium Health Navicent is bringing hospital-level care directly to patients' homes through its Hospital at Home program, serving eligible patients…
Montezuma announces citywide curfew ahead of homecoming weekend
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The City of Montezuma is putting a citywide curfew in place during homecoming weekend later this month. Mayor Charles J. Ivey announced the curfew in a public safety notice dated October 12. The curfew will be in…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores October 5-9
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 scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, October 5 and Friday, October 9. Understanding…
Georgia House Democrats Hold Community Discussion in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia House Democrats held a community discussion at Greater Hill Zion Baptist Church…
Rick Jackson brings gubernatorial campaign tour to Macon ahead of early voting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Republican gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson stopped in Macon Monday as part of a statewide campaign tour with Georgia Gov. Brian…
Macon officials seeking families of 232 unclaimed cremated remains
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Macon-Bibb County is asking families and loved ones to come forward to claim the cremated remains of people currently in the county’s care. Any…
Summerlike temperatures return as the Georgia National Fair rolls on
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will remain several degrees above normal for this time of year in the wake of Hurricane Isaias. This Evening A warm, sunny, and breezy afternoon will become a cool and seasonal night with temperatures dropping…
Monroe County deputies find drone, drugs in suspected prison drop case
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A Jonesboro man is being held without bond after Monroe County deputies said they found a drone, marijuana, ecstasy, and other suspected prison drop-related contraband during a traffic stop Sunday night. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s…
RECALL WATCH LIST: Federal agencies issue sweeping recalls on seafood, supplements, lawn mowers, and playground swings amid health and safety concerns
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Federal agencies have issued a string of major recalls and public health…
Two law enforcement officers terminated after Baldwin County license plate data charges
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Two law enforcement officers have lost their jobs after separate Baldwin County booking reports listed charges involving law enforcement-captured license plate data. The cases involve Kevin Todd Steinmeyer and Daniel Edward Peavey. Both men were booked on…
UPDATE: Woman identified in active death invsestigation
UPDATE (10/12/26 )- Deputies identified the female victim as Sabrina Goodwin of Macon. According to Deputy Coroner Lonnie Miley, the next of kin has been notified. ORIGINAL STORY (10/11/2026): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 61-year-old woman is dead and a…
UPDATE: Wanted woman arrested after gunfire during struggle with investigator
UPDATE (10/10/26): Amber LaCount was arrested Saturday after the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says she fired two gunshots during a struggle with an…
Isaias leaves downed trees, power outages, and road closures across Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Downed trees, power outages, blocked roads, and traffic signal problems are being reported across parts of Middle Georgia as Isaias moves north. Local governments and law enforcement agencies reported several storm-related impacts Saturday morning, including problems in…
UPDATE: Forsyth police say missing 14-year-old has been found
UPDATE: Forsyth police say Paris Osei has been found. ORIGINAL STORY: FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Forsyth Police Department is asking for the public's help finding 14-year-old Paris Osei. Police describe Osei as a missing/runaway juvenile. She was last seen…
Macon man gets 18 years in prison in Houston County domestic assault case
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man was sentenced Friday to 30 years, with the first 18 years in prison, after pleading…
Macon County Schools reschedules homecoming tailgate over safety concerns
OGLETHORPE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon County School System is rescheduling its October 23 homecoming tailgate, citing safety concerns and recent events involving large gatherings across Middle Georgia. The district announced the decision Friday in a statement signed by Superintendent…
Black bear struck by 2 vehicles on I-16 in Twiggs County; deputy injured
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office deputy suffered minor injuries after a black bear was struck by two vehicles on Interstate…
Fine Fettle to open medical cannabis store in Macon October 15
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Fine Fettle is preparing to open its first retail store in Macon on October 15, giving patients another place to learn…
How Middle Georgia families can prepare for Hurricane Isaias
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — With Hurricane Isaias expected to bring heavy rain, possible flooding and tornado threats to Middle Georgia this weekend, the American Red Cross is…
Southside Worship to perform at Georgia National Fair October 11
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Southside Worship will bring an evening of live music, praise and worship to the Georgia National Fair on Sunday, October 11. The…
Thursday football highlights: Northeast, Bleckley County, Peach County win rescheduled games
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia's Northeast, Bleckley County and Peach County earned wins Thursday as weather concerns moved several Week 9 high school football games up one night. Watch 41NBC Sports Anchor Rob Schiff's highlights below. Northeast 42, Central…
77-year-old man dies after being struck on Lilly Avenue in Macon
UPDATE: Coroner Leon Jones has identified the 77-year-old man as James Arthur Williams. Jones says Williams' family has been identified. ORIGINAL STORY: MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)…
WRPD hires first victim advocate
WARNER ROBINS, GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT)- The Warner Robins police department is adding a new resource for crime victims. WRPD has hired its first-ever victim advocate, a position designed to help victims navigate the…
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger presents Eagle award
BLECKLEY COUNTY, GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia Secretary of state Brad Raffensperger is recognizing election officials in Middle Georgia for their work in maintaining secure and efficient elections. …
Barrington Hall Golf Club to host third annual Barrington Hall Market featuring women-owned business
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As October marks National Women’s Small Business Month, a local event is celebrating the impact of women entrepreneurs in Middle Georgia. The Barrington Hall Market, now in its third year, will bring together more than 20…
Middle Georgia faith leaders learn how to protect houses of worship from evolving threats
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Faith leaders from across Middle Georgia gathered in Macon Thursday for a safety training aimed at equipping local…
Georgia National Fair opens in Perry
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia National Fair officially opened Thursday at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Perry, kicking off 11 days of rides, live entertainment, livestock shows and fair food. The 37th annual fair began with an…
Community Foundation awards $350,050 in grants to Middle Georgia nonprofits
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Community Foundation of Central Georgia awarded more than $350,000 in grants to local nonprofits during a ceremony Thursday at the Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia in Macon. The funding will support organizations working to address…
Monroe County school bus evacuated over cologne bottle thought to be grenade
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Monroe County school bus was evacuated Thursday afternoon after someone reported a student had what appeared to be a hand grenade,…
GFC announces timber theft-related charge against Eastman agent
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A registered agent for an Eastman forestry company faces a timber theft-related charge connected to a harvesting transaction, according to the Georgia Forestry Commission. In a news release Thursday, the GFC said its law enforcement officers…
Bibb deputies asking for help identifying 3 people after Rocky Creek Road gunfire
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public's help identifying three men in connection with a shots fired call in September on Rocky Creek Road. The shooting happened just after midnight on September 11…