UPDATE: Third arrest made in Florence Avenue death investigation
UPDATE (3/11/26): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says a third arrest has now been…
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Fort Valley man convicted of child molestation, sentenced to 60 years
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Fort Valley man was convicted of five counts of child molestation and sentenced to 60 years, according to Houston County…
Warner Robins mayor outlines transit, park and downtown plans in State of the City
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick delivered the city’s State of the City address Wednesday at the Museum…
Man wanted in Florida homicide investigation arrested in Monroe County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man who was wanted out of Florida for an active homicide investigation was arrested in Monroe County, according to the Monroe…
UPDATE: Scheduled C-130 transport in Warner Robins canceled
UPDATE (3/11/26): The scheduled move of a C-130 aircraft on Sunday has been canceled, according to the Houston County Sheriff’s Office. An update on Wednesday did not provide further details. Robins Air Force Base said in an update of its…
Summerlike temperatures expected Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - High temperatures may set records around Middle Georgia Wednesday afternoon. This Evening A partly sunny afternoon will give way to a relatively clear night. A handful of clouds will linger but unlike last night there is…
UPDATE: Missing 68-year-old Fort Valley woman found safe
UPDATE (3/10/26): Dorthy Johnson has been found and is safe, according to a social media update from Fort Valley's mayor. Shakeena Reeves said in a Facebook…
Community leaders step into schools for principal for a day in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Dozens of community members stepped inside Bibb County schools Tuesday to see firsthand what it takes to run a campus…
Piedmont Macon raises awareness during National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Piedmont Macon Medical Center is raising awareness and sharing resources with the community during March in recognition of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness…
Warner Robins recreation director proposing lifeguard pay increase
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Lifeguard pay is increasing significantly across the United States, driven by a severe staffing shortage that has forced several cities to increase those wages.…
UPDATE: Man identified in fatal I-75 tractor-trailer crash in Macon
UPDATE (3/10/2026): The driver has been identified as 42-year-old Daniel Arnold, according to Macon-Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones. Coroner Jones said the next of…
Kansas and 38 Special to perform in Macon in June
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fans of classic rock will have a chance to see two legendary bands on one stage this summer. Kansas and 38 Special are set to perform at the Atrium Health Amphitheater on Friday, June 12. The…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores March 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 Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, March 2 and Friday, March 6. Understanding…
Northwoods Academy closed Tuesday due to maintenance issue
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County School District officials said Northwoods Academy will remain closed Tuesday after a maintenance issue prompted the cancellation of classes and a scheduled…
Former Macon-Bibb fire prevention chief Larry Smallwood dies at 77
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Retired Macon-Bibb County Fire Department Fire Prevention Chief Larry Eugene Smallwood, who spent more than four decades in the fire service protecting…
Junior League of Macon launches Little Black Dress Initiative to raise awareness, funds to combat poverty
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Junior League of Macon is launching a weeklong campaign aimed at raising awareness about poverty…
Fort Valley police investigating shooting involving juvenile Friday night
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A juvenile was injured in a shooting Friday night in Fort Valley, according to the Fort Valley Police Department. Interim Chief D. M. Wilson said the shooting happened around 9 p.m. in the area of…
Another round of storms expected overnight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A cluster of strong to severe storms is expected to move into Middle Georgia ahead of midnight tonight. This Evening and Overnight A warm and partly sunny afternoon will see cloud cover increase after the sunset.…
Doctors in Macon seeing early allergy symptoms as pollen season begins
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Piedmont Macon providers are seeing a spike in allergy, sinus and viral symptoms such as early tree pollen and elevated flu activity overlap across Georgia. Pollen season…
Forsyth man arrested in Macon for commercial burglary
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was arrested in connection with a commercial burglary on Saturday morning, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The Macon-Bibb Emergency 911…
41NBC Recall Watch List: Chips, Ford vehicles, grill brushes and baby gear recalled
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – We're tracking a wave of product recalls that could impact your family’s safety from popular snacks and household items…
Crimestoppers seeks former Bibb mayoral candidate wanted for theft
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Regional Crime Stoppers is spotlighting five individuals wanted by law enforcement agencies across Middle Georgia as part of its ongoing effort to…
2-year-old dies after shooting in Butler, investigation underway
BUTLER, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 2-year-old is dead after a shooting Saturday evening, according to the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded around 5:23 p.m. March 7 to…
Man arrested for burglary at On Time Fashion in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was arrested in connection with the burglary of a commercial business on Sunday morning, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s…
Four arrested after gunpoint robbery of Amazon delivery driver in Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Four people were arrested in connection with an armed robbery involving an Amazon delivery driver Saturday morning, according to the…
Candidates qualify for Georgia Senate races affecting Middle Georgia voters
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Candidates have qualified for several Georgia State Senate races that will appear on the May 19 primary ballot affecting Middle Georgia voters. The races include districts covering Bibb County, Houston County, Baldwin County, and surrounding areas. Voters will…
Candidates qualify for Georgia House races affecting Middle Georgia voters
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Candidates have qualified for several Georgia House of Representatives races that will appear on the May 19 primary ballot affecting Middle Georgia voters. The races include districts covering Bibb County, Houston County, Baldwin County, Laurens County,…
Two candidates qualify for Towaliga Judicial Circuit Superior Court race
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Two candidates have qualified to run for a seat on the Superior Court of the Towaliga Judicial Circuit in Georgia’s May 19 election. The Towaliga Judicial Circuit serves Monroe, Butts, and Lamar Counties. The race is for…
Candidates qualify for congressional races affecting Middle Georgia voters
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Candidates have qualified for several congressional races that will appear on the May 19 primary ballot affecting Middle Georgia voters. The races include Georgia’s 2nd, 8th, 10th, and 12th congressional districts. Voters will choose party nominees during…
Global tensions tied to Iran war may impact gas prices in Macon, economist says
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Gas prices are rising in Middle Georgia, and an economics professor says global tensions like the war in…
Plenty of warmth this weekend will be accompanied by isolated storms
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will remain well above average through the coming weekend and isolated storms will be possible into next week. This Evening It’s been a mix of sun and clouds through the afternoon once again with plenty…
TobyMac, Zach Williams to perform at Atrium Health Amphitheater in Macon this June
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Christian music artists TobyMac, Zach Williams, Seph Schlueter and Jamie MacDonald will perform at Atrium Health Amphitheater in Macon on Wednesday, June 17 as part of a limited-run summer tour, according to a news release from…
Georgia primary ballot set: Here’s who is running for governor, Senate, and other Middle Georgia races
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- More than 70 candidates have qualified for Georgia’s May 19 primary election, setting the ballot for races ranging from governor and U.S. Senate to congressional, legislative, and judicial contests affecting Middle Georgia voters. What voters need to…
Reynolds man sentenced to 20 years for aggravated assault-family violence
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Reynolds man pleaded guilty to aggravated assault-family violence, according to Houston County District Attorney Eric Edwards. 29-year-old Devin Jamal Robinson entered…
Person dead, driver injured after multi-county chase
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A person is dead and another injured after a high-speed pursuit that spanned multiple counties early Friday morning, according to the Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office.…
Partners in Education hosting P.I.E. Day celebration to support music lessons in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Partners in Education, a local nonprofit, is hosting a P.I.E. Day Celebration to raise funds for musical instruments and lessons. The…
Green Bay Packers Safety Javon Bullard hosting Family Fun Day in Milledgeville
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Javon Bullard, safety for the Green Bay Packers, will host a Family Fun Day for the community on Saturday, March 7 in…
Man identified after overnight Macon shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A man is dead following a shooting in Macon, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to an emergency call just before 1…
Welcome Park improvements in Perry bring new play features and seating downtown
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - City leaders in Perry are celebrating new improvements at Welcome Park in historic downtown that are designed to make the space more inviting for families, visitors and the local community. Officials held a ribbon cutting ceremony…
UPDATE: Two more suspects arrested in Macon killing of 19-year-old Dantwan Wynes
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Isolated storm odds increase Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The odds for a few pop-up storms in the afternoon and evening will increase as a summer pattern takes hold across Middle Georgia. This Evening Today has been the warmest day of the week with most…
Weekend Watch: Family-friendly fun awaits in Middle Georgia this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Looking for things to do this weekend in Middle Georgia? Here's the Weekend Watch: 21st annual Kid’s Fishing Derby Start your Saturday…
Middle Georgia State University waives application fees during March ‘Apply to College for Free’ month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia State University is waiving application fees throughout the month of March, allowing prospective students to apply to the school for free. From March 1 through March 31, anyone interested in attending the university can submit…
Macon man sentenced to 25 years for shooting domestic partner
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man was sentenced to 25 years in prison after authorities say he shot his domestic partner and attempted to mislead…
Bibb superintendent Dr. Dan Sims says district addressing chronic absenteeism as Monday and Friday absences increase
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Patty Gibbs named 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival chair
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Patty Gibbs, president and CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Georgia, has been named the 2026 festival chair for the Cherry Blossom Festival. According to a news release, Gibbs supports families across Central and…
Macon Water Authority to host 21st annual Kids Fishing Derby at Javors Lucas Lake
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Water Authority will host its 21st annual Kids Fishing Derby on March 7. The free event will take place at Javors Lucas…
Slim chance for a shower or storm Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As a summer-like pattern takes over the southeastern US temperatures and rain odds will climb towards the end of the week. This Evening It was a much warmer day around Middle Georgia following a foggy start.…
Georgia Business Focus: State budget signed, major investments announced
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Governor Brian Kemp has signed Georgia’s amended $2 billion budget, which features significant income and property tax relief for residents. Key investments include…
GBI: Eatonton man charged with sexual exploitation of children
EATONTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Putnam County man has been arrested on child exploitation charges after an investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. According to a GBI news release, 42-year-old Matthew Marrero Garcia of Eatonton has been charged with…