UPDATE:Warner Robins teen dies after shooting; two arrested on murder charges. Victim identified as 18-year-old Qwamaine Lewis; suspects arrested in Americus (July 3, 2025) PREVIOUS STORY: WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Police are investigating a shooting Wednesday night that left…
PLAINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Today, the United States Postal Service office in Plains was renamed in honor of the 39th U.S. President,…
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Police are searching for a restaurant manager accused of stealing money from a safe at Jack’s Restaurant in Montezuma on Saturday, June 28.…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Forsyth Main Street will host Fireworks Over Forsyth on Friday, July 5 to celebrate Independence Day. The free, family-friendly event begins at 7:30 p.m. and is open to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Rain chances around Middle Georgia will be lower Thursday as the cold front responsible for the storms this week breaks down. This Evening While there have been a good amount of clouds this afternoon, conditions should…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to avoid celebratory gunfire and stay safe with fireworks during Independence Day celebrations. In a news release, the sheriff’s office said celebratory gunfire is illegal and dangerous. Firing…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Hunters in Georgia are about to see a colorful change in their hunting gear. As of Tuesday, July 1, House Bill 167 is now law, which means they can now wear fluorescent pink hunting outer garments.…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you ever wanted to help beautify the City of Warner Robins, now you can, because the city has a live call going on for local artists who are interested in creating a design that could…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced Tuesday that Middle Georgia State University will be the first school in Georgia to join the Federal Aviation Administration’s enhanced air traffic controller training program, according to a news release…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority (MTA) is launching a new pilot program to test a ride-sharing style transit option, and is seeking volunteers to participate free of charge. The Rapid Transit program will operate from Monday, July…
OGLETHORPE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Dr. Johnathan Roberts has been appointed superintendent of Macon County Schools, the district announced in a news release on Tuesday. The school board selected Roberts following his nearly 20 years of work in education. He most…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Fourth of July is only three days away, and many people are getting ready to purchase fireworks. Jake’s Fireworks store operator…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Peach County jury found a 57-year-old man guilty of child molestation on Friday after a years-long case involving sexual…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Piedmont Health officials are highlighting the benefits of virtual nursing as part of a new effort to introduce patients to technology aimed…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An incoming cold front will spur on a round of storms for Middle Georgia today and a few more tomorrow. This Evening Continuing through the evening…
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Power customers will see no increase to base electric rates through at least 2028 after state regulators approved a three-year rate freeze. The Georgia Public Service Commission unanimously approved the plan following a public hearing that…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - July 4th is just three days away and Macon-Bibb County Fire Department wants families to enjoy their time together and to also be safe…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sgt. Greg Thomas of Macon Regional Crimestoppers appeared on 41Today to highlight five suspects currently wanted by law enforcement in Middle Georgia and to share the organization’s word of the day. Crimestoppers partners with media outlets,…
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…
UPDATE: Bibb County investigators made an arrest in connection with Monday's death investigation on Pine Valley Drive. According to a news release,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As the Fourth of July approaches, small businesses in downtown Macon typically face a slower week. However, a local organization is making sure if you choose…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying two people connected to an armed robbery at SSH…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County deputies arrested a Macon man Monday after an attempted armed robbery at a BP gas station on Hawkinsville Road,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Rain chances are up across Middle Georgia to begin the new week. This Evening A partly cloudy afternoon will see isolated storms around Middle…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Local and state leaders gathered last week to officially dedicate the LaTasha R. Butts Memorial Highway at the intersection of Highway 49 and the 441 Milledgeville Bypass, according to a news release from the Baldwin County…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Police evacuated several residents early Monday morning after an anonymous 911 caller falsely claimed to be armed and in possession of explosives at a local apartment complex. According to a news release, the Forsyth Police Department responded…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Perry will hold its annual Independence Day Celebration on July 4 beginning at 7 p.m. in historic downtown. The event will include live music, food vendors, and a fireworks display scheduled to begin around…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- All children should have the opportunity to feel included at all times. That's why Sports Program Manager for Rhythm & Rally Andrea Lee, created the 'Pickleball for a Purpose'…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Local leaders are exploring different options to preserve Fort Hawkins, particularly the fort's southeastern blockhouse. Historians say Macon’s story can’t properly be told without…
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested Tuesday after a domestic dispute in Jones County, according to the sheriff’s office. The incident happened on June 24. According to a news release, deputies with the Jones County Sheriff’s Office…
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested after fleeing from deputies during a search warrant related to an animal cruelty investigation in Monroe County on Friday afternoon, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. The arrest happened around…
UPDATE: (11:15 p.m.) - According to a Facebook post by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, Petitt has been located safe. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Unapologetic Movement Center is set to host the inaugural "Tag Youth Summit." The event will be held June 28 from 10 a.m. to 2…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures both high and low will be near average through this weekend with isolated storms over the back half of the day. This Evening It’s a bit…
DODGE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Dodge County will receive a combined $4.4 million in grant and loan funding to support a major infrastructure overhaul, thanks to the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB). The funding includes a $2 million grant and…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Warner Robins man will spend the next decade in prison after pleading guilty to trafficking fentanyl and related charges, following a months-long narcotics investigation by the Houston County Sheriff’s Office. 34-year-old Christopher Thomas Smith…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Roadwork continues on College Street in Macon as part of the Paving the Way program, a multi-million-dollar infrastructure initiative funded through local and state sources. Crews from McLeRoy, Inc. are scheduled to complete repaving along College Street…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for child molestation, according to the Houston County District Attorney’s…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested for fleeing law enforcement and leading authorities on a six-hour manhunt on Thursday, according to the Twiggs County…
REYNOLDS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A routine traffic stop in Reynolds on Tuesday led to the arrest of two individuals facing multiple charges, including drug possession and outstanding felony warrants. According to the Reynolds Police Department, an officer pulled over 42-year-old…
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Drivers traveling on Interstate 16 should prepare for overnight lane closures as the Georgia Department of Transportation begins a long-term pavement repair project. Starting July 7, crews will begin concrete pavement repairs along I-16 East in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A Bibb County man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the 2022 shooting death of his ex-girlfriend in…
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested in Jones County for making terroristic threats in Macon, according to the Jones County Sheriff's Office.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 21-year-old man is dead after a fatal shooting Thursday night, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The shooting happened just after 11 p.m. June 26 in the 3300 block of Majestic Lane, according to…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia - (41NBC/WMGT) -In the wake of the recent murder-suicide in Warner Robins involving two elderly residents, a local organization is bringing awareness to the resources available to them. Visiting Angels of Central Georgia is one of…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — With hot temperatures during the summer months, many homeowners turn their thermostat's up and down throughout the day. Experts say, that can cause your bill to skyrocket. Flint…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It was an interesting Thursday at Bloomfield-Gilead Recreation Center as drones were raced across the floor and in the air. Dozens of kids attended as Bloomfield Library hosted the drone racing session to encourage tech literacy…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After a midweek heat wave temperatures will be closer to normal to finish the week around Middle Georgia. This Evening A partly sunny…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The city of Warner Robins is encouraging residents to participate in the Adopt-A-Box Utility Box Wrap Beautification Program. According to a news release, the initiative aims to use custom-designed vinyl wraps to transform standard utility…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Warner Robins is hosting the 42nd annual Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Extravaganza this weekend.…