Former Houston deputy arrested on rape, sexual battery charges
UPDATE: The sheriff’s office clarified Wednesday that the charges stem from an incident at a private home away from campus and did not involve a student, faculty…
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2-year-old in critical condition, 3 others hurt in crash
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —Four people are hurt, including a two-year-old currently in critical condition after a single car accident Tuesday afternoon in north Macon. The Bibb County…
Dublin Mayor: Three arrested for recent gun crimes
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —Three people including a teenager have been arrested for recent shootings in Dublin, according to a news release from Dublin Mayor Joshua Kight. In his release, Mayor Kight said the U.S. Marshals Service arrested 18-year-old Dontavis Lovett,…
Bibb school board tentatively approves budget without staff step increases
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County school board members voted Tuesday night to tentatively approve a Fiscal Year 2027 budget option that would forgo staff step increases, reduce some budgeted positions and mandate a study of consolidating or closing at…
Deputies search woods after Monroe County traffic stop
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is asking residents near Rumble Road and Pea Ridge Road to be on the lookout for a man who ran from a traffic stop Tuesday. The sheriff’s office says Timothy…
UPDATE: Man arrested after search in Washington County
UPDATE: Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran says Raymond Fred Jones was taken into custody Tuesday night. ORIGINAL STORY: WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Deputies are searching for a…
Eastman phone store burglary leads to two arrests
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two people have been arrested in connection with a burglary at an Eastman phone store and a separate burglary in Chauncey, according to the Eastman Police Department. Eastman police say the Cricket Wireless store was burglarized…
Wonderful weather expected Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sunny skies and pleasant breezes will accompany below average temperatures Wednesday afternoon. This Evening Partly cloudy skies will stick around through the evening with the possibility for a handful of showers and storms. Storms should remain…
Jones County sheriff’s camp connects kids with deputies through hands-on learning
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Kids in Jones County are getting a hands on look at law enforcement this week from forensic techniques to K-9…
Perry dedicates Liberty Tree marker ahead of America’s 250th anniversary
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new Liberty Tree marker in Perry is honoring America’s founding history ahead of the country’s 250th anniversary. On Tuesday, the city…
Bibb deputies searching for suspect after stolen vehicle chase
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County deputies are searching for a suspect who ran from a stolen vehicle after a chase Monday night ended in a crash with a patrol vehicle. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a patrol deputy…
Children’s 911 call helps lead to conviction in Warner Robins attack
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Warner Robins man was sentenced to 30 years after a Houston County jury convicted him in a family violence attack witnessed by two children, according to the Houston County District Attorney’s Office. The DA’s office…
Man hospitalized after Fort Hill Street shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 59-year-old man was hospitalized after a shooting Monday morning on Fort Hill Street, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office confirmed…
Piedmont Macon recognizes National Cancer Survivor Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cancer survivors across Georgia are being recognized this month as part of National Cancer Survivor Month, a time dedicated to honoring the strength, resilience and…
Operation Safe Streets leads to seizure of firearms and illegal drugs in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says a 90-day crime reduction initiative resulted in the seizure of dozens of firearms and illegal drugs as part of a coordinated effort targeting violent crime and criminal activity. Operation Safe…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores May 25-29
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…
Jones County math teacher named Georgia Teacher of the Year
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — A Jones County eighth-grade math teacher has been named Georgia’s 2027 Teacher of the Year. Charm Mapp, who teaches at Clifton Ridge Middle…
RECALL WATCH LIST: Furniture, food, supplements, toys and electronics recalled
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A series of product recalls has been announced nationwide, affecting a wide range of items…
Bass Road paving to bring overnight delays in north Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Drivers should expect overnight road work on Bass Road beginning Monday as Macon-Bibb County continues repaving one of north Macon's major roads.…
Cold front to bring showers and storms overnight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A cold front pushing south will bring showers and perhaps a couple of thunderstorms overnight tonight and tomorrow around Middle Georgia. This Evening A partly sunny afternoon should remain pleasant although warm through the evening. However…
Houston County firefighters warn water danger can come fast
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Lakes, oceans and rivers can be cool, calm and relaxing, but things can change in minutes. Lt. Trace Folds with the Houston…
Monroe County sheriff warns of scam calls demanding Bitcoin and gift cards
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about scam calls involving fake warrants. Sheriff Brad Freeman says scammers are…
Derek Dooley campaigns with Gov. Brian Kemp in Sandersville ahead of U.S. Senate Runoff Election
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Republican U.S. Senate candidate Derek Dooley campaigned in Sandersville Monday alongside Brian Kemp as part of Dooley’s…
Crimestoppers seeking man wanted for hijacking a motor vehicle 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…
Teen injured in Macon shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A 14-year-old male was injured in a shooting Sunday night on Wren Avenue, according to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. Patrol deputies responded to…
Global manufacturer bringing up to 140 jobs and more than $100 million investment to Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A global manufacturing company is bringing its North American headquarters to Macon-Bibb County along with a new manufacturing operation that state and local leaders say will create jobs and add to the region's growing industrial base. Gov.…
Herbert Petty Receives a Posthumous Congressional Gold Medal
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Tubman Museum held a ceremony Friday to present a posthumous Congressional Gold Medal to Herbert Petty, honoring his service as one of the Montford Point Marines. They were the first Marine unit comprised of African…
Monroe County victim services care cottage offers support and protective order assistance
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A resource in Monroe County is working to support victims and their families through trauma. The Monroe County Care Cottage…
Georgia business leaders spotlight data, electricity as drivers of economic growth
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Leaders from across Georgia gathered in Atlanta this week to discuss the state’s evolving energy sector, with a focus on how data is powering both the economy and daily life. The rapid growth of data centers was…
Another stormy weekend on deck to close out May
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A cold front sagging south will gradually cool temperatures and bring plenty of rain this weekend. This Evening Scattered storms fired up this afternoon and activity will continue through the evening and into tonight. Flash flooding…
UPDATE: Third vehicle involved in deadly Log Cabin Drive crash
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says a third vehicle was involved in the deadly crash Thursday night at Log Cabin Drive and Eisenhower Parkway. Deputies…
Man found shot in south Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —A man is recovering after being shot Thursday night in south Macon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting happened in the 3400 block of…
FPD a win away from state title after Game 1 win over Stratford
STATESBORO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — First Presbyterian Day School is one win away from a state baseball championship after taking Game 1 of its…
Bottoms brings health care pitch to Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Democratic nominee for governor of Georgia Keisha Lance Bottoms discussed expanding health care access for Georgians Thursday during a roundtable with Kentucky Gov.…
Scattered storm odds climb again Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Storm odds will ramp up again heading into the end of the work week. This Evening Scattered showers and storms are ongoing around Middle Georgia and are expected to continue into tonight. While rain odds will…
Prosecutors: Former Bibb teacher convicted of child cruelty
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Prosecutors say a former Bibb County schoolteacher has been convicted of cruelty to children after prosecutors say she repeatedly beat a 6-year-old child in her foster care. The Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office says a…
Daycare bruise leads to child cruelty conviction in Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Bibb County man has been convicted of cruelty to children after prosecutors say he beat a 1-year-old child with a belt…
Middle Georgia libraries promote summer reading with Macon Bacon ticket incentive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Middle Georgia Regional Library System’s summer reading program is now underway, encouraging students to continue honing their skills over the…
Dutch Bros Coffee to open first Macon location this summer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Dutch Bros Coffee is coming to Macon this summer, with its first location set to open at 5781 Zebulon Road. Founded in 1992 in Grants Pass, Oregon, Dutch Bros has grown to more than 1,177 locations in…
Report: Jones County victim hid in woods after overnight assault
UPDATE (5/27/2026) An incident report obtained by 41NBC says the victim in the Jones County…
Forsyth pitching slower, affordable summer getaway experience
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Due to high prices in today's economy, some families may not be able to take a summer vacation, and others may stay closer to home. That's why Glinda Stanbery, the executive director and CEO of…
Partly cloudy and hot conditions leading to storms continue Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A mix of sun and clouds will allow things to get hot and sticky Thursday afternoon before scattered storms take over in the evening. This Evening Partly to mostly cloudy skies are likely around Middle Georgia…
Bibb deputies open free summer basketball camp registration
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is offering a free summer basketball skills camp for children ages 9 through 17. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, registration is underway for the P.A.L. Basketball Skills Camp. Registration…
Mercer to host ESPN season opener at Five Star Stadium
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mercer Bears football team will open the 2026 season on national television in the FCS Kickoff game at Five Star Stadium in Macon. Mercer University Athletics announced Wednesday the Bears will host East Texas A&M…
Prosecutors: Washington State Prison inmate tied to cartel-linked drug ring
DAVISBORO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Federal prosecutors say an inmate housed at Washington State Prison helped direct a large methamphetamine and fentanyl trafficking network tied to Mexican cartels. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Georgia, seven…
Woman dies after early morning crash in Hancock County
HANCOCK COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman died after a single-vehicle crash early Tuesday morning in Hancock County, according to the Georgia State Patrol. Troopers say the…
Dump truck struck by train in Monroe County, deputies say
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A dump truck was struck by a train Wednesday morning in Monroe County after deputies say the truck failed to yield at a railroad crossing, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were dispatched…
Food bank feeling strain as school lets out for summer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Schools are out, gas prices are rising and food banks are feeling the pressure. Kathy McCollum, the CEO and President of the…
Leon Jones pushing summer safety with 'Stop the Killing' campaign
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones says his "Stop the Killing" campaign began in 2019 after he noticed a high number of death…
Isolated storms likely Wednesday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Storm odds are expected to back off a bit around Middle Georgia Wednesday afternoon. This Evening Scattered storms have fired up this afternoon and will continue through the evening and into early tonight. Overall severe weather…