Macon man sentenced after admitting role in 2021 death
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man has been sentenced to 50 years, with 20 to serve in prison, after pleading guilty in connection with a 2021…
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Choose Macon 2030 aims to grow population, workforce and housing access in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new initiative to grow Macon's population and workforce is underway. At Tuesday's State of the Community, the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce announced "Choose Macon 2030," a five-year plan focused on attracting talent, strengthening the…
Record high temperatures possible Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will surge into the upper 80s and lower 90s Wednesday afternoon, possibly setting daily record highs. This Evening A sunny and warm afternoon will become a partly cloudy and mild night as some scattered cirrus…
Indictment outlines multimillion-dollar health care fraud case in Middle Georgia
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Five people have been charged in a federal health care fraud case in Middle Georgia, according to an indictment filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia. The indictment names Dawn James-Ellis, Lamonica…
Macon could get new Hyatt Studios hotel under proposed development plans
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new hotel development could expand lodging options in Macon, as Hyatt Studios has submitted plans to build a seven-story, 128-room…
Macon-Bibb moves to revoke Skyline Lounge land use after zoning violations cited
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– The Macon-Bibb County Planning and Zoning Commission is moving to revoke the land use approval for Skyline Lounge, a retail tobacco business operating at 635 Womack Street. According to the commission, the action follows a series of…
Runoff election underway in District 5 of Macon-Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Voters in District 5 of Macon-Bibb County headed to the polls Tuesday for a runoff election between candidates Edward Foster and Andrea Cook. According to Election Supervisor Thomas Gillon with the Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections,…
Bibb County sheriff appoints new jail administrator to oversee nearly 100 deputies
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has named a new leader for its jail operations. Samuel Jines, a veteran corrections official with…
12th Annual Mother and Daughter Tea to raise funds for free mammogram screenings
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Sisters of Pearl E. Evans Chapter No. 464 is hosting its 12th annual Mother and Daughter Tea to…
Macon-Bibb to host free Earth Day celebration with family activities at Amerson River Park
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Families across Middle Georgia are invited to celebrate the planet at Macon-Bibb County’s 16th annual Earth Day event, featuring free educational activities, live entertainment and hands-on experiences for children. The free event is scheduled for Saturday,…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores April 6-10
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…
Monroe County growth concerns and housing demand collide ahead of subdivision discussion
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Concerns about roads, school traffic, and rising costs are colliding with demand for more housing in Monroe County as leaders prepare to discuss updates to subdivision rules. District 2 Commissioner Eddie Rowland shared a summary of perspectives…
$100M investment launches new healthcare training pipeline in Middle Georgia
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Central Georgia Technical College announced more than $100 million in public and private investment to expand healthcare workforce programs and support a new regional STEM/Allied Health Academy in Houston County. The initiative is a partnership between…
Public posts raise questions about leadership in Fort Valley
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Fort Valley Mayor Shakeena Reeves denied a request to host an event at Festival Park on April 12th, citing ordinance requirements and safety considerations, according to city emails posted on her Facebook page. In an April…
Major heat on the way for Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will be at least 10 degrees above average for this time of year beginning Tuesday afternoon. This Evening To get the week started is the coolest afternoon Middle Georgia will see this week. It may…
Warner Robins man sentenced to 30 years for cocaine trafficking
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Warner Robins man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to trafficking cocaine. According to a Houston County District Attorney’s Office…
Leaders say expanded Macon flights could boost travel, tourism
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More travel options are coming to Middle Georgia this summer as Contour Airlines expands service at Middle Georgia Regional Airport. The airline is…
Shooting under investigation in downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that happened Monday in downtown Macon, according to a news release. The sheriff’s office says the shooting…
Traffic stop in Wilkinson County leads to drug arrest
GORDON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A routine traffic stop in Wilkinson County led to a drug arrest and the seizure of a large amount of suspected marijuana, according…
Crime Stoppers seeks man wanted for robbery in Peach 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…
16-year-old dies in Bibb County crash involving overturned truck
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 16-year-old is dead after a crash involving an overturned pickup truck in Bibb County, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say the crash happened around 7:51 p.m. Saturday near the intersection of Vinson…
Bibb schools weigh delaying $5M textbook purchase to manage rising costs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Bibb County School District leaders are considering delaying a more than $5 million English Language Arts textbook purchase as rising costs continue to strain the system’s fiscal year 2027 budget. The potential delay is part of a…
Man arrested, Bibb deputy placed on leave after Macon hotel incident
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested and a deputy is on administrative leave following an incident in Macon, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. According to a news release, the incident happened April 3 at the Baymont…
Byron man dead after crash with tractor-trailer on I-75
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Byron man is dead after a wrong-way crash involving a tractor-trailer early Friday morning on Interstate 75 South, according to preliminary findings from the Georgia State Patrol. The crash happened April 10 at approximately 1:24…
Georgia Business Focus: Major projects and new restaurants bring jobs and growth to Middle Georgia
Big-name brands and major projects are driving new jobs and growth across Middle Georgia, from Buc-ee’s in Forsyth to new restaurants…
Middle Georgia State University buries time capsules to mark milestone
Middle Georgia State University is preserving a moment in time, burying capsules across its campuses filled with artifacts from today for students to rediscover decades from…
Inmate dies at Baldwin State Prison, investigation underway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An inmate died Sunday at Baldwin State Prison, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. The inmate was identified as Ricky Mathis. The cause of death has not been released at this time. The GDC added…
Young cooks meet the pros: chefs share advice and career paths at local event
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Young Chefs Academy in Warner Robins is opening its doors to the community for a special member appreciation event highlighting a panel of accomplished Middle Georgia chefs eager to share their expertise and passion with…
Macon-Bibb County moves forward with jail expansion, adding beds and upgrades
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Macon-Bibb County Commission approved $1,244,030 for Phase I of a jail expansion project. The funding will come from voter-approved Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax funds from 2018 and 2025. Phase I includes demolishing the James…
Man arrested near Perry High School during Code Red; threat investigation ongoing
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Deputies with the Houston County Sheriff's Office arrested a man near Perry High School while the campus was under a Code Red status. Authorities said the arrest was not related to the initial investigation at the school.…
Community Foundation of Central Georgia awards grants to local nonprofits
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Community Foundation of Central Georgia is investing in communities across the region, awarding grants to more than 20 nonprofits to support…
Goodwill to host free job fair in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A job fair aimed at connecting people with employment opportunities is coming to Macon next week. Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia will host its Spring 2026 Job Fair on April 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.…
44th Ham and Egg Legislative Breakfast focuses on farm bill changes, concerns
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Rising fertilizer costs and concerns over profitability are placing added pressure on Georgia farmers, according to agriculture leaders. The…
Winds calm as temperatures climb into the weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - High pressure moving into the Peach State this weekend will slow and shift the winds allowing for more heat and humidity rolling forwards. This Evening A mostly sunny afternoon will become a clear night across the…
WEEKEND WATCH! Middle Georgia’s spring weekend guide
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Looking for plans this weekend? From family festivals and live music to unique markets and community runs, Middle Georgia is packed with exciting events for everyone. There are some top events you won’t want to miss—here’s…
Warner Robins Little Theatre to present “Musical Madness”
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Warner Robins Little Theatre is preparing to welcome audiences for its upcoming production, Musical Madness, next week. Set at Unity Grove Academy, the…
19-year-old arrested in Perry after stolen property, guns and drugs found
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 19-year-old was arrested Thursday in Perry after police executed multiple arrest warrants and recovered suspected stolen property, firearms and illegal narcotics, according to the Perry Police Department. The news release states that multiple arrest warrants…
Magnolia Soapbox Derby returns to downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Magnolia Soapbox Derby is set to return to downtown Macon this weekend, bringing high-speed races, live entertainment and family-friendly activities to the city. The…
New nonstop flights from Macon to Baltimore and Fort Lauderdale announced
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Contour Airlines is expanding service in Middle Georgia, announcing the return of nonstop flights to Baltimore and the launch of a new…
Macon man dies in fatal Monroe County crash
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –A man is dead after a fatal crash in Monroe County, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. The fatal crash happened at approximately 11:58…
Two Harley-Davidsons recovered in Macon after Twiggs theft
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two motorcycles stolen out of Twiggs County have been recovered in Macon, and a suspect is now facing multiple felony charges, according to the…
Theatre Macon celebrates 40 years of performances, community impact
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Theatre Macon is celebrating a major milestone, marking 40 years of performances and contributions to the community. The theater kicked off its anniversary…
Seventeen become U.S. citizens during ceremony in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Inside the William A Bootle Federal Building & US Courthouse Wednesday, 17 people stood together, raised their right hands, and took the oath of…
Proposal would bring Jack in the Box to Gray Highway in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Jack in the Box restaurant could be coming to Gray Highway, according to a draft agenda released by the…
More fire danger likely Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Humidity will remain low along with elevated surface wind speeds Thursday afternoon allowing fire danger to persist. This Evening It's been a mostly sunny and windy afternoon across Middle Georgia. The southeastern 2/3 of the region…
Deputies: I-75 chase leads to arrests in prison drop attempt
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two men are in custody after Monroe County deputies say a traffic stop on Interstate 75 turned into a chase tied…
Houston County law enforcement agencies join regional drug, gang task force
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston County law enforcement agencies are joining a regional drug and gang task force to target crimes that cross county…
Pinwheels planted in Macon to promote child abuse prevention
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent’s Crescent House marked Child Abuse Prevention Month on Wednesday with a pinwheel garden planting ceremony and a county proclamation. Manager…
Inmate dies at Hancock State Prison, investigation underway
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An inmate died Tuesday at Hancock State Prison, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. The inmate has been identified as Jacorey Pearson. The…
Macon Mayhem head to the SPHL playoffs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Mayhem are heading back to the postseason, ending a five-year playoff drought and bringing playoff hockey back to Middle Georgia. The Mayhem secured the eighth seed after finishing the regular season with a 26-26-3-3…