Former NBA player Sharone Wright gives back through Macon youth basketball camp
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Former NBA player Sharone Wright is using basketball to create opportunities for the next generation. Wright is hosting the 478 Hoops…
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UPDATE: Monroe County animal control officer charged with felony animal cruelty
UPDATE (7/14/26): People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) says it sent a letter to Towaliga Judicial Circuit District Attorney Dorothy Hull urging her office to prosecute Carlos Santillan "to the fullest extent of the law." UPDATE: Four puppies…
Macon crash among 12 deaths reported during Georgia holiday travel period
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Georgia Department of Public Safety says 12 people have died in crashes statewide during the holiday travel period, including two people killed in a crash on I-75 North in Macon. The agency also reports 424 DUI…
Perry sets public meeting on future community priorities
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The City of Perry is inviting residents to participate in a Comprehensive Plan public meeting on July 9, 2026. The meeting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Houston County Board of Education Central…
Recall Watch List: Aldi food, dog food, toys and household products recalled
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Several recalls could affect products people already have in their homes, including food, pet food, a children’s toy, grill brushes, air…
UPDATE: 18-year-old turns himself in after fatal Bethel Church Road crash in Macon
UPDATE (7/6/2026): An 18-year-old has been arrested in connection with a fatal traffic crash that happened last month on Bethel Church Road, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office said Amari Cheeley turned himself in at the…
20-year-old woman shot at Macon apartment complex
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A woman was shot Sunday afternoon at the Autumn Trace Apartments on Rocky Creek Road, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. Macon-Bibb E-911 received a call at 1:14 p.m. reporting a person down at the…
Coroner: Two dead, child critical after crash on I-75 North in Macon
UPDATE: Georgia State Patrol says the fatal crash on I-75 North involved a Dodge Charger and a Ram 2500 pickup truck. According to preliminary details from GSP, the crash happened around 5:09 p.m. Sunday near Rocky Creek Road. GSP says…
Coroner identifies 2-year-old boy who drowned in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 2-year-old died after drowning in a pool at a home Saturday afternoon, according to Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones. Jones identified the child as Chase Nunally. According to Jones, the drowning happened around 5 p.m. Saturday…
Centerville celebrates Independence Day with live music, fireworks
UPDATE: Residents from Centerville and surrounding cities gathered at Center Park Friday to celebrate America's 250th anniversary with music, food, snow cones and a splash pad to beat the…
Historic Ingleside to host annual Fourth of July parade in Macon Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Historic Ingleside is preparing for its annual Fourth of July parade Saturday at 10 a.m. The tradition was restarted about five years ago by neighbors who wanted to bring back a decades old celebration that once…
GEORGIA’S AMERICAN JOURNEY | Robins Air Force Base: A legacy of service and economic impact
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As America marks 250 years of independence, Robins Air Force Base in Houston County stands as…
Cherry blossom tree honors longtime Macon volunteer Helen Weathers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A cherry blossom tree was planted Thursday at Carolyn Crayton Park in honor of Helen Weathers, a lifelong supporter of the Macon community…
Bleckley County deputy arrested in family violence case, according to sheriff
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Bleckley County deputy was arrested in Dublin on charges related to a family violence case, according to Bleckley County Sheriff Daniel Cape. In a Facebook post Thursday, Cape said Deputy James Austin, who serves in…
Middle Georgia peach season brings good size despite weather challenges
PEACH COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Peach growers in Middle Georgia are navigating a 2026 season shaped by warm winter weather, late spring frost and recent heavy…
Bibb County narcotics investigation leads to 7 arrests
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Seven people were arrested after multiple search warrants were executed in a narcotics distribution investigation, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s…
Bibb deputies searching for man last seen after February jail release
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County deputies are asking for help finding a 47-year-old man who they say was last seen in February. The sheriff’s…
WEEKEND WATCH: Middle Georgia Fourth of July guide - Parades, fireworks and family fun
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — With Independence Day right around the corner, communities across Middle Georgia are rolling out the red, white, and blue for a packed weekend of parades, fireworks, and family fun. Here’s your guide to the biggest events happening…
Dublin VA nurses honored with DAISY Award
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two nurses at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin have received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The medical center announced licensed practical nurse Jacqueline Lamar and registered nurse Mykhandria Curry as recipients of…
Court reverses order removing Macon DA’s Office from rape case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Court of Appeals has reversed a trial court order that disqualified the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office from prosecuting a Bibb County rape and child molestation case. The decision restores the office’s authority…
Warner Robins Fourth of July celebration to include live music, fireworks and food vendors
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Warner Robins will celebrate Independence Day with live music, food vendors, family activities and…
Forsyth to host annual Fireworks Over Forsyth celebration
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The city of Forsyth will celebrate Independence Day with its annual Fireworks Over Forsyth event on Saturday, July 4, featuring live music, food vendors…
Atrium Health doctor shares safety tips ahead of July 4 celebrations
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - With July 4 approaching, Dr. Rebecca Gay, medical director at Atrium Health Navicent Milledgeville, is urging residents to keep safety in…
Bibb deputies arrest man accused of stalking woman, killing her pet
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A stalking suspect was arrested Tuesday morning after a vehicle pursuit ended…
What to know before Warner Robins’ Independence Day Celebration
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Warner Robins has released parking, shuttle and entry information for its 43rd Annual Independence Day Celebration. The celebration is scheduled for Saturday, July 4, at the McConnell-Talbert Stadium parking lot. Gates open…
Bleckley County announces Fourth of July celebration, summer events and family activities
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Residents across Bleckley County will have several opportunities to celebrate, volunteer and connect with the community throughout July and early August as local organizations host a…
Ocmulgee Mounds could become Georgia’s first national park after House hearing
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A House Natural Resources subcommittee held a hearing Wednesday on a bill that would redesignate Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park as…
Crimestoppers seeking man wanted for murder in Bibb County
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 encourage…
14-year-old in custody after shots fired at Jones County home
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 14-year-old boy is in custody after deputies responded to a report of shots fired at a Jones County residence, according to…
Coroner: 21-year-old dies after fall through roof on Eisenhower Parkway
UPDATE: Coroner Leon Jones identified the man who died after falling on Tuesday as Luis Islas-Cortez. Jones says he was from north Georgia. UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the call for assistance came into the Macon-Bibb E-911 Center at…
23 dogs seized in Crawford County dog fighting investigation
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was arrested after a joint investigation into illegal dog fighting in Crawford County led to the seizure of 23 dogs,…
Bibb deputies seek suspects in Cherry Street jewelry store theft
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying two suspects in a theft by deception investigation at a Cherry Street jewelry store. The sheriff’s office says the theft happened Tuesday evening, June 23, at…
Deputies: Two brothers arrested after threats involving Bibb jail
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two brothers are facing charges after the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says one threatened gunfire at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center and the other threatened to break his sister out of jail. According to a…
Sheriff: Dodge County deputy injured in crash while responding to call
DODGE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Dodge County deputy was injured Tuesday morning in a single-vehicle crash while responding to a call, according to Sheriff Brian Robinson. According to preliminary findings from the Georgia State Patrol, the Dodge County Sheriff’s…
New Bonaire water tower helps solve demand, safety concerns
BONAIRE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new water tower in Bonaire is now helping Houston County keep up with rapid growth. The $6.4 million project was funded through…
Piedmont Macon explains how hands-only CPR can help save lives
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Hands-only CPR can give someone in cardiac arrest a better chance of survival while waiting for emergency responders to arrive, according to Piedmont Macon. Liana Rogers,…
Heat, water safety top of mind for Middle Georgia families
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Many kids are visiting local pools, splash pads and beaches this summer, but the heat can be a major factor in limiting…
Coroner: Man killed while unloading truck in Macon
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called to the Ramada Inn on Chambers Road just before 3 p.m. Tuesday for a person down. According to…
Fire officials, fireworks retailer share safety tips ahead of 4th of July celebrations
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As families across Middle Georgia prepare to celebrate Independence Day, safety experts are reminding everyone to make fireworks safety…
UPDATE: Missing Warner Robins man found safe
UPDATE (6/30/26): Warner Robins police say Maury Phagan has been located and is safe. ORIGINAL STORY (6/29/26): WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Police Department is asking for help finding a 48-year-old man who was last seen leaving…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores June 22-26
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, June 22 and Friday, June 26. Understanding…
Man arrested after assault at Dempsey Apartments
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was arrested Monday after a 60-year-old man was cut inside a home at Dempsey Apartments on Cherry Street, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office says the aggravated assault was reported…
Chief says Warner Robins drug operation meant to bring lasting change
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A nearly two-year long investigation into organized drug trafficking in Warner Robins has led to multiple arrests and the seizure of drugs, cash and weapons. The investigation, known as Operation Crimson Snow, focused on dismantling…
Warner Robins police adding first in-house victim advocate
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins police are adding the department's first in-house victim advocate position to help crime victims get support faster. It's part of the city’s $185 million municipal budget. Warner Robins Chief Wayne Fisher says the…
GBI: 11 arrested in Warner Robins drug investigation
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Eleven people were arrested after a 24-month drug investigation in Warner Robins and other parts of Middle Georgia, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. In a news release, the GBI said "Operation Crimson Snow"…
Hickory Street in Warner Robins to close for utility work
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A portion of Hickory Street in Warner Robins will temporarily close this week as crews complete utility construction work, according to the City of Warner Robins. The closure will be in effect Wednesday, July 1, and Thursday,…
Five injured in head-on crash on Rocky Creek Road
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people are in critical condition and three others were injured following a head-on crash Saturday night on Rocky Creek Road, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. The collision was reported to the Macon-Bibb E-911…
Bibb County deputy, driver injured in crash on Napier Avenue
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Bibb County Sheriff's Office patrol vehicle and a passenger vehicle collided Sunday night at the intersection of Georgia 247 and Napier Avenue, sending both drivers to the hospital, according to the Georgia State Patrol. The…
31-year-old man hospitalized after shooting in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that left one man injured Monday morning. According to the sheriff's office, the shooting occurred near the intersection of Montpelier and Brentwood avenues. The call came into…
Warner Robins man sentenced to 10 years in prison for hotel burglary
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 53-year-old Warner Robins man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple burglary charges in Houston County Superior Court, according to the Houston County District Attorney's Office. James Ray…