State Sen. John F. Kennedy talks bid for lieutenant governor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — On Monday, Georgia State Sen. John F. Kennedy (R-Macon) threw his hat into the ring to be next lieutenant governor of Georgia.…
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Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful awarded $7,500 for East Macon beautification projects
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful received $7,500 from Keep America Beautiful to support litter reduction and beautification projects in East Macon. According to a news release, a $2,500 Greatest American Cleanup Grant will fund litter reduction and beautification…
Rain is back in the forecast
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After a brief break from the wet weather the rain odds are back for Middle Georgia starting Wednesday. This Evening and Overnight It’s been another nice…
Three Central State Prison inmates charged in February stabbing in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three inmates at Central State Prison in Macon face new felony charges in connection to a February stabbing inside the facility,…
Woodland Drive in Warner Robins to close June 4 for sewer work
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Woodland Drive in Warner Robins will be closed Wednesday, according to a news release. The City of Warner Robins…
Byron Historic Train Depot to unveil new mural and updates Wednesday
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Byron Historic Train Depot will showcase new artwork Wednesday, including a mural, a historic portrait, fresh paint and new flooring.…
GDC investigates inmate death at Telfair State Prison
MCRAE-HELENA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An inmate at Telfair State Prison died Monday, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. The inmate was identified as Lester Smith. He died…
Atrium Health Navicent celebrates with Cancer Survivors for National Cancer Survivors Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Outside of the Atrium Health Navicent Peyton Anderson Cancer Center, cancer survivors, their families, and Atrium staff gathered to celebrate…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores May 26-30
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, May 26 and Friday, May 30. Understanding…
Emory Healthcare, Houston Healthcare finalize partnership to expand services in Middle Georgia
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Emory Healthcare and Houston Healthcare have finalized a partnership aimed at expanding access to high-quality health care services across…
UPDATE: Body of missing boater in Laurens County recovered
UPDATE (6/2/25): The body of the missing boater has been…
$433,000 EPA grant will help make way for new community center in Ideal
IDEAL, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Residents in the City of Ideal will have a new place to gather, have fun and maybe even live…
Man arrested in Monroe County after meth, firearm found during stolen property investigation
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested Monday after deputies found methamphetamine and a firearm during a stolen property investigation, according…
Three people arrested after drugs, stolen IDs found in U-Haul in Twiggs County
DANVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three people were arrested early Monday after deputies found drugs and stolen identification documents in a parked U-Haul, according…
Seasonal conditions likely tomorrow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia will see near average temperatures Tuesday. This Evening A partly sunny afternoon will become a clear night as clouds fade out during the evening hours. Expect…
Perry man sentenced to 30 years for meth trafficking, firearms found in home
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Houston County man was sentenced to 30 years after pleading guilty to trafficking methamphetamine, according to a news…
Crimestoppers looking for Houston County man wanted for aggravated stalking, battery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sgt. Greg Thomas of Macon Regional Crimestoppers appeared on 41Today to highlight five wanted suspects and share the organization’s word of the day.…
UPDATE: 8-year-old hospitalized after going underwater at Lake Tobesofkee dies
UPDATE (6/4/25): Kiheem Jeffrey’s family has started a GoFundMe fundraiser…
Lake Joy Elementary’s Jade Thomas named 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year runner-up
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Lake Joy Elementary’s Jade Thomas has been named the 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year runner-up, according to…
Houston County law enforcement links rise in homicides to domestic violence
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Local law enforcement leaders are raising concerns after reporting five homicide involving 10 victims in Houston County since the start…
Bibb County to activate school zone cameras during summer school, camps
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is reminding the community that school zone enforcement cameras will be active during summer school hours…
FVSU department chair encourages students to consider family and consumer sciences
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fort Valley State University is currently accepting applications for the fall 2025 semester, and one department chair wants to inform prospective students about a unique opportunity. June 15…
Early voting for Georgia Public Service Commission primary races are underway. Here's how you can vote in Macon-Bibb County.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Early voting kicked off this week for primary elections in two Georgia Public…
Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority (MTA) gives back to the community by hosting range of events
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority (MTA) celebrated on Friday giving back to the community by hosting a range…
Warner Robins police to activate school zone speed camera during Summer
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Police Department is reminding the community that a Red Speed camera near Northside High School will be…
State House Democrats hear voter concerns at Montezuma town hall
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia House Democratic Caucus is hosting a statewide town hall listening tour to hear voters' concerns, and Thursday night's stop was…
Macon-Bibb EMA to host Emergency Preparedness Fair Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As storms continue to impact Middle Georgia, and with hurricane season just a couple of days away, the Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency (EMA)…
Traffic alert: C-130 transport from Robins Air Force Base may cause delays in Houston County Friday
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Drivers in Houston County may experience traffic delays Friday morning as law enforcement escorts a…
Atrium pediatrician shares summer safety tips for kids
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A pediatrician from Atrium Health Navicent is offering safety tips to help parents keep their children healthy this summer. Dr. Mansi Batra says children…
22-year-old killed, teen charged after Monroe County chase ends in crash
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 22-year-old man died and a juvenile is facing felony charges after a late-night police chase ended in a crash…
Macon leaders unveil 2025 Juneteenth celebration plans with music, culture and parade
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With Juneteenth just around the corner, leaders from across Macon gathered Thursday morning at the historic Douglass Theatre to announce what's…
Cold front Friday could bring strong to severe storms to Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An incoming cold front will cap off the rainy week with a chance for some severe weather in Middle Georgia.…
UPDATE: Deputies identify man who died in May 24 Key Street shooting
UPDATE (5/29/25): The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has identified the man who died as 62-year-old Isiah Macon. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man is…
Macon Rehabilitation & Healthcare celebrates new renovations and renewed investment with Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon Rehabilitation & Healthcare held a ribbon cutting on Thursday celebrating new renovations to the facility…
Macon nonprofit food drive gives away 100 bags to local families
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A nonprofit in Macon is doing its part to make sure families have food on their tables with their food pantry…
Middle Georgia Regional Library to host Summer reading challenge
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Middle Georgia Regional Library is launching its Summer Reading Challenge to encourage reading across all age groups. The program runs from June…
UPDATE: Three Macon-Bibb firefighters released from hospital after fire truck crash
UPDATE (10:10 p.m.): The third firefighter is being discharged from the hospital now, according to Macon-Bibb Chief Communications Officer Chris Floore. UPDATE: Two Macon-Bibb County firefighters…
Downtown Milledgeville launches summer giveaway to reward local shoppers
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A summer promotion aimed at supporting local businesses in downtown Milledgeville will give shoppers weekly chances to win $50 starting in June, according to a news release from Milledgeville Main Street. The "Ready. Set. Summer Giveaway!"…
'We're just so proud': Cherry Blossom Festival Marketing Director after economic impact reveal
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 2025 Pinkest Party on Earth may be over, but its economic impact on the community lives on. The Cherry Blossom Festival, via…
Middle Georgia small businesses battle inflation without raising prices
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Inflation and recent tariffs have impacted large corporations, but what is the impact on small businesses? Even handmade products cost small businesses big money. That's…
Residents, human rights group voice concerns in protest outside of Bibb County Jail
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Calls continue for better living conditions for inmates at the Bibb County Jail. Today, the Human and Civil Rights…
UPDATE: Robins Financial Credit Union robbery suspect arrested
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says 37-year-old Sidney Leshay Bryant of Macon was identified as the suspect in…
Multiple rounds of storms possible Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The rainy pattern of the week continues Thursday with storms possible through much of the day. This Evening A partly cloudy afternoon will see more clouds…
Golden Hour Foundation to host walk in Milledgeville
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Golden Hour Foundation Inc. is hosting The Golden Mile on June 7 at 11:30 a.m. at the Oconee River Greenway, located at 420…
Montezuma police cracking down on illegal four-wheeler use on city streets
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Montezuma Police Department is working to identify and locate people accused of illegally riding four-wheelers on city streets. According to a news release, shared Wednesday with Flock Safety Camera photos attached, some of those involved…
2025 Cherry Blossom Festival generates $6.5 million economic impact for Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Cherry Blossom Festival announced that the 2025 event generated a $6.5 million economic impact for the city of Macon. The festival took place March 21–30 and made a significant financial impact on the local economy…
Wrightsville woman charged with 10 counts of child molestation
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Wrightsville woman is facing 10 counts of child molestation after authorities arrested her last week in Waycross on a warrant issued out of Johnson County, according to a news release from the Johnson County Sheriff’s…
Planet Fitness’ High School Summer Pass program begins soon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Planet Fitness Clubs across Middle Georgia are hosting two open houses to start the gym's Free High School Summer Pass Program. Through the…
Forsyth Memorial Day shooting leaves two arrested, one more arrest pending
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two men were arrested and a third arrest is pending following a Memorial Day shooting in Forsyth, according to the Forsyth Police Department. At 8:11 a.m. on May 26, officers responded to Union Hill Apartments at…
Georgia Supreme Court upholds Baldwin County murder conviction
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Georgia Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the murder conviction and life sentence of Ray Eugene Pollard, who was found guilty in the 2020 shooting death of Jonathon McAfee in Baldwin County. According to court records, evidence…