Sunshine and above average temperatures return Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - High pressure moving in behind Monday’s cold front will lead to plenty of sunshine around the Peach State. This Evening The clouds from today will…
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Pedestrian killed in Friday hit-and-run crash on Ben Hall Lake Drive in Laurens County
LAURENS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman was killed Friday night after a driver struck her and left the scene…
Cherry Blossom Festival's Third Street Park Festivities start with sweet treats and smiles
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Cherry Blossom Festival officially kicked off its festivities at Third Street Park on Monday, despite a little rain. Visitors enjoyed…
10-year-old dies after shooting in Macon County, GBI investigating
OGLETHORPE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 10-year-old child has died after being shot in Macon County, according to the Macon County Sheriff’s Office. In a news release posted…
February Instagram threat leads to arrest in Peach County High School investigation
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A social media threat referencing a possible shooting at Peach County High School led to a large law enforcement presence and an arrest earlier this month, according to a news release from the Peach County…
Two arrested after multiple overnight shots fired calls, crash and chase in Milledgeville
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Police arrested two men early Friday after someone fired shots into a home and later led officers on a…
South Carolina man arrested for attempting to scam Jones County couple
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A South Carolina man was arrested last week after attempting to scam a Jones County couple, according to the Jones…
Warner Robins man sentenced for violent attack on elderly woman
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Warner Robins man has been sentenced to 25 years after pleading guilty to aggravated assault and exploitation and intimidation of an elderly person, according to Houston County District Attorney Eric Edwards. 40-year-old Christopher James…
Two arrested in attempted contraband drop Friday at Washington State Prison
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two people were arrested after an attempted contraband drop at Washington State Prison on Friday, according to the Washington County…
Macon-Bibb Fire Department to host Pink Pancake Breakfast for Cherry Blossom Festival
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb Fire Department is set to host the annual Pink Pancake Breakfast for the Cherry Blossom Festival. The event…
Cherry Blossom Festival debuts new weekday pricing, additional events
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Cherry Blossom Festival is debuting new weekday pricing and adding additional events to the calendar. Cherry Blossom Festival Board Chair Karla Redding-Andrews…
Bibb School Board approves new principals, hears school consolidation update amid parent protests
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Board of Education approved multiple personnel changes Thursday, including new leadership assignments for Alexander II Magnet School administrators, following weeks of protests from parents. The decision comes after the board voted last month…
Portion of Poplar Street in downtown Macon dedicated as 'Bryan Nichols Way'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A stretch of Poplar Street in downtown Macon will soon be known as "Bryan Nichols Way,"…
Pickleball helps Middle Georgia friends lose weight, gain healthier lifestyle
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The fastest-growing sport in the world, pickleball, has changed the lives of Sherri Bracewell and Carla Cox. Most of us feel like we could always lose a few pounds.…
UPDATE: Highway 96 reopens after sinkhole repair
UPDATE (3/20): Highway 96 is back open to all traffic following sinkhole repairs, according to the City of Warner Robins. UPDATE (3/18): The Georgia Department of Transportation says the eastbound lanes of Highway 96 between Robert Bryson Smith Parkway and…
More renovations coming to Fort Hill Community Park thanks to $50,000 grant
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The James M. Cox Foundation awarded Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful a $50,000 grant to further ongoing renovation efforts at Fort Hill…
UPDATE: Second person dies after Thursday morning crash on Mercer University Drive
UPDATE (5:45 p.m.): A second person has died after a crash Thursday morning on Mercer University Drive. According to a Bibb County Sheriff's Office news release, just after 3 p.m., deputies responded to a home in the 1800 block of…
Tier Blue to perform at the Cherry Blossom Festival
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Tier Blue is set to perform at the Cherry Blossom Festival. The concert will be March 21 on the Coca-Cola Entertainment Stage at…
BCSO: Wanted man arrested in Macon after giving false name, running from deputies
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A wanted man was arrested Tuesday after giving a Bibb County Sheriff’s deputy a false name and then attempting to run, according to the sheriff’s office. Deputies say they approached a truck parked on Wyche Street…
Cherry Blossom Gospel Fest set for this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Cherry Blossom Gospel Fest is set to take place this weekend. The event is March 21 at the United Community Church located at…
Two men arrested in connection with Macon burglary at Dollar General on Pio Nono
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two men were arrested Thursday in connection with a commercial burglary, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.…
Centerville man pleads guilty to rape in 13-year-old cold case
Warning: This article contains graphic descriptions of sexual assault and violent behavior that may be disturbing to some readers. WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Centerville…
Two arrested for trading with inmates in Hancock County
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two people were arrested Wednesday for trading with inmates, according to the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office. A deputy sheriff was patrolling Cody Johnson Road around 12:50 a.m. March 19 when he noticed a silver Toyota Corolla.…
Bibb County School District looking for local vendors
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County School District is looking for vendors based in Middle Georgia and south Atlanta, according to Executive Director of Procurement, Dr. Elaine…
Bibb Sheriff halts school zone camera citations amid legislative debate
UPDATE (3/20/25): We reached out to the sheriff's office after receiving inquiries about citations issued prior to the sheriff's announcement on Wednesday. This was the response:…
‘Echoes of Sound’ public art installation to debut in downtown Macon for Cherry Blossom Festival
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — With the Cherry Blossom Festival just days away, NewTown Macon has announced the unveiling of Echoes of Sound, a site-specific installation by acclaimed artist Megan Mosholder.…
Mayor LaRhonda Patrick: New development will help Warner Robins 'take flight'
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mayor LaRhonda Patrick celebrated urban and economic development while making her case for a second term during the 2025 Warner Robins State of the City Address on Wednesday. At last week's State of the Robins…
Man arrested after attempted contraband drop at Hancock State Prison
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested after an attempted contraband drop at Hancock State Prison, according to the Hancock County Sheriff's Office. The contraband…
Four arrested in Bleckley County after traffic stop reveals contraband, suspect flees in handcuffs
COCHRAN, Ga. (41NBC/WMGT) – A traffic stop on Interstate 16 led to four arrests early Tuesday morning after Bleckley County deputies say they found suspected prison contraband and narcotics, according to the Bleckley County Sheriff's Office. According to a sheriff's…
Atrium Health Navicent offers tips about colorectal cancer awareness
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent is offering the community tips about colorectal cancer awareness and sharing available resources. Dr. Paul Dale says colorectal cancer is the…
Strong winds and rain expected overnight into Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Scattered showers and powerful wind gusts are likely to begin Thursday morning across Middle Georgia as a cold front moves through. This Evening Sunny skies from the afternoon will see clouds fill in through the evening…
Dublin high senior earns $1.3M+ in scholarships, accepted to 60+ colleges
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dublin High School senior Tristen Ellis has earned more than $1.3 million in merit-based scholarships and has been accepted to over 60 colleges and universities nationwide, according to a news release from Dublin City Schools. Ellis,…
200th Anniversary of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour to stop in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 200th Anniversary of Lafayette's Farewell Tour will go through Macon and share the history of America. Event organizer John Trussell says…
Two arrested in Sparta after traffic stop leads to drug discovery
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two people were arrested in Sparta after a traffic stop led to the discovery of illegal substances, according to the Hancock County Sheriff's Office. The stop occurred at 12:55 a.m. March 10. The deputy sheriff was…
Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful to present documentary about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s last visit to Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful is presenting the documentary Made For A King to the community. Asha Ellen,…
A.I. policing, youth programs credited for reduced crime in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – According to the Macon Violence Prevention program, Macon-Bibb County saw 39 homicides in 2024, compared to 40 in 2023 and 71 in 2022. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says artificial intelligence (A.I.) in policing is one…
Middle Georgia election results: March 18
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Voters across Middle Georgia cast their ballots Tuesday in key local elections, including school board races, city council seats and Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) referendums. Baldwin County Baldwin County voters approved a continuation…
Otis Redding Center for the Arts opens in downtown Macon this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Otis Redding Center for the Arts, a vision that began in 2020, is now a reality. The…
Three Forsyth daycare workers facing charges in Benadryl investigation; Daycare shut down
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Three daycare workers from Forsyth Methodist Church’s Caring for Kids daycare are now facing charges following an investigation into allegations that a staff member gave Benadryl to…
Temperatures soar Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Highs will eclipse 80 degrees across much of Middle Georgia Wednesday afternoon. This Evening A sunny and warm afternoon will give way to a mostly clear and relatively chilly night. Temperatures will drop down into the…
Four arrested in Bibb County kidnapping, interference with custody case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Four people are in custody in connection with a child custody interference and kidnapping case that involved a two-year-old girl being taken…
Resilient Middle Georgia joins forces with Crisis Line & Safe House in One Safe Place Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Families may not notice a change in services, but Resilient Middle Georgia recently joined forces with Crisis Line & Safe House of Central Georgia at One Safe Place Macon. According to a news release, Resilient Middle…
Bibb County School District's Nutrition Department hosts 2nd annual Students' Voices Help Make the Choices Student Food Show
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District's Nutrition Department hosted its 2nd annual Students' Voices Help…
Two more arrested after Forsyth daycare teacher accused of giving toddlers Benadryl
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two additional arrests have been made after a teacher at Forsyth Methodist Church-Caring for Kids was accused of giving toddlers Benadryl, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores March 10-14
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…
Sheila E. and Reputation to headline 42nd Annual City of Warner Robins Independence Day Celebration
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– The City of Warner Robins is gearing up for its 42nd Annual Independence Day Celebration, and this year’s entertainment lineup promises an unforgettable night of music and festivities. Mayor LaRhonda W. Patrick has announced that the…
Warren Zeiders to perform at Atrium Health Amphitheater in Macon on October 30
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Country music star Warren Zeiders is bringing his 2025 Relapse, Lies, & Betrayal Tour to Macon this fall, with a performance set for October 30 at the Atrium Health Amphitheater. Rising artist Chayce Beckham will join…
Fort Valley Police arrest Macon man on drug, gun charges after traffic stop
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man was arrested after Fort Valley police say they found drugs, firearms and drug-related items during a traffic stop. According to a Facebook post Monday night, officers patrolling the 200 block of North…
Macon-Bibb Mayor proposes limited use of school zone speed cameras amid legislative debate
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller announced Monday that he intends to "proceed with limited [school speed zone] camera operation…
Macon's Atrium Health Amphitheater approaches one-year anniversary
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Atrium Health Amphitheater is approaching its one-year anniversary of entertaining Macon and drawing visitors from across the country. Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top played the venue's…