Temperatures rise more Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Highs should reach into the mid to upper 80s Wednesday afternoon. This Evening A partly cloudy afternoon may see a few isolated storms develop through the evening and…
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Florida man arrested in Macon after $3K theft attempt at Dick’s Sporting Goods
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Florida man was arrested Monday after allegedly attempting to steal thousands of dollars in merchandise from Dick’s Sporting Goods at the Shoppes at River Crossing, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred…
Portion of Macon road dedicated to Rev. Dr. Lonzy Edwards
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A portion of Millerfield Road from Century Place to Finney Circle is now dedicated to former Bibb County Commissioner Lonzy Edwards. Macon-Bibb…
UPDATE: Missing Jones County man found safe
UPDATE (4/29/25): The Jones County Sheriff's Office says James Michael Terrell was found and is safe. ORIGINAL STORY (4/28/25): GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Sheriff’s…
Crimestoppers urges public to help find assault suspect on the run
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sgt. Greg Thomas of Macon Regional Crimestoppers appeared on 41Today to highlight five wanted suspects and share the word of the day. Crimestoppers…
UPDATE: Deputies identify man who died in motorcycle crash Tuesday in Macon
UPDATE (4:10 p.m.) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has identified the driver of the Harley Davidson as 40-year-old David Christopher Lewis of Warner Robins. ORIGINAL STORY: MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT-DT)- The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal traffic…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores April 21-25
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…
Laurens County deputies searching for missing teen Kiara Adams
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding a missing teen last seen Friday in Dublin. According to a…
Macon man dies after train collides with log truck in Macon County
MACON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man died Monday after a train collided with a log truck on Buckeye Road, according to Macon…
Widespread fog likely tonight/tomorrow morning
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A calm and muggy night will likely feature fog leading up to Tuesday morning. This Evening and Overnight A partly to mostly cloudy afternoon will give way…
Jones County Schools superintendent to serve through June 30
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Jones County Schools Superintendent Charles Lundy will continue serving in his role until June 30, according to a statement provided to 41NBC by…
Macon man arrested after breaking into iStorage on Key Street
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was arrested Sunday after breaking into iStorage in Macon, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to a…
Motorcyclist killed in crash on I-75 in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 39-year-old man from Griffin was killed Friday night in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on I-75. Monroe County deputies responded to the…
Piedmont Macon has new way to detect early signs of cancer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Piedmont Macon now has a new mobile PET/CT scanner, offering early and accurate detection of cancer. According to Piedmont Macon Chief Medical Officer, Doctor Gary Bernstein, the…
Florida woman arrested after driving 130 mph on I-75 in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Florida woman was arrested Tuesday in Macon for aggressive driving after allegedly reaching speeds of 130 mph on Interstate 75…
Warm and humid weekend coming for Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will climb into the mid 80s over the weekend with isolated storms remaining possible both afternoons. This Evening Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are…
Warner Robins police secure area after live grenade found in toolbox
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A suspected hand grenade was found Friday afternoon in Warner Robins, according to a news release from the Warner Robins…
Mercer University President Underwood to step down, return to law school
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Mercer University President William D. Underwood announced during the university’s spring Board of Trustees meeting that he will step down from that role and return to full-time teaching at Mercer Law School, where he began his academic…
Local photographer, videographer to host networking event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —A Macon photographer and videographer is hosting a networking event this weekend in downtown Macon. The free event will take place April 27 from 4 to…
"Sauced Up" seafood and wings food truck hosting grand opening in Macon this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Florida businessman is hosting a grand opening Friday and Saturday for his seafood and wings food truck,…
Macon chef showdown to raise money for youth crime prevention
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Some of Middle Georgia’s best-known chefs — and one Bibb County School District leader — will go head-to-head in a culinary competition…
Woman in critical condition after shooting on Carlisle Avenue in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman is in critical condition after being shot at a home in the 1000 block of Carlisle Avenue on Thursday…
Georgia Milestones testing begins; Macon school helps ease anxiety
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – This week, students across Georgia are beginning—or preparing for—the Georgia Milestones testing, a critical assessment period that can bring anxiety and stress for many.…
Warner Robins hosts Month of the Military Child Celebration at Memorial Park
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It was a family…
Hometown Spring Festival to take place in Gray this weekend
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The annual Hometown Spring Festival is set for this weekend in downtown Gray, offering family-friendly fun and entertainment for all ages. Anndrea…
29th Pan African Festival begins in downtown Macon with theme ‘Stronger Together’
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 29th Pan African Festival of Georgia begins today in downtown Macon with the theme “Stronger Together.” The festival will take place in the parking lot…
Storm chances drop some Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - This Evening Storms began firing off during the mid afternoon today and will become more widespread as the evening progresses. While severe weather is not overall expected,…
Two arrested after traffic stop on Mercer University Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people were arrested following a traffic stop on Mercer University Drive on Tuesday, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. A deputy initiated a traffic stop on a Toyota Camry on April 22 after noticing…
Macon man sentenced to 10 years for domestic violence conviction
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Bibb County jury has convicted a Macon man of false imprisonment and battery under Georgia’s family violence law, leading to a…
Dozens of local agencies receive grants during NCDB Grant Week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mayor Lester Miller, Macon-Bibb County Board of Commissioners and the Economic and Community Development Department joined others in the community to celebrate, National Community Development Block Grant Week. Mayor Miller also presented the annual NCDB Grant…
Middle Georgia firefighters gear up for 4th Annual Central Georgia Firefighters Combat Challenge
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– Firefighters from across the state will gather in Warner Robins on Saturday, April 26, for the 4th Annual Central Georgia Firefighters Combat Challenge, an event designed to test their strength, skill, and endurance—all while raising money…
BBB warns of door-to-door pine straw scams in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — That knock at the door offering pine straw may cost you more than expected, according to local officials. Kelvin Collins, CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Central…
Georgia’s 48th IBCT celebrates 200th anniversary with monument unveiling
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT) celebrated its 200th anniversary on Wednesday, bringing together hundreds to honor two…
Widespread scattered storms likely Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - This Evening and Overnight Scattered storms are ongoing around Middle Georgia late this afternoon and will continue through the evening and into tonight. Any storms could have…
UPDATE: Man gets life in prison for shooting 'Kuntry Stoe' clerk during robbery in Baldwin County
UPDATE (4/23/25): A man who shot a store clerk during an armed robbery in Baldwin County has been sentenced to…
UPDATE: Dublin gang members sentenced to life plus 410 years for double murder, AG Carr says
UPDATE (4/23/25): - Two Dublin gang members have been sentenced to life in prison plus 410 years each for a 2024 double murder that also injured five others, according to…
Georgia Strawberry Festival happening this weekend, featuring new event
REYNOLDS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The annual Georgia Strawberry Festival is happening this weekend and there is a new event for attendees. Event organizer Nicole Acree says this…
UPDATE: Second suspect arrested in deadly east Macon shooting
UPDATE (4/23/25): A second person is now in custody in connection with the death of…
Piedmont doctor shares importance of testing for colon cancer, new technique to treat colon cancer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Piedmont doctor is highlighting the importance of colon cancer screenings and sharing details about a new…
Old Book Sale Week in Houston County starts Thursday
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Old Book Sale in Houston County at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry gets underway on Thursday. Inside the Baby Barn, attendees…
Pope Francis remembered in Macon for humility, compassion
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — In the wake of Pope Francis’s passing, people around the world—and here in Middle Georgia—are honoring his legacy and the impact he had on…
Twiggs County senior earns $5.2 million in scholarships, 110 college offers
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Dedication. Determination. Unstoppable Drive. Those are just a few of the words used to describe Twiggs County High School senior Tamera…
UPDATE: Man who ran from traffic stop on I-16 now in custody
UPDATE (4/22/25 - 8:45 p.m.): The man who ran from a traffic stop on I-16 Tuesday is now in custody, according to an update…
More sporadic rain odds tomorrow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Isolated showers and storms will be possible everywhere in Middle Georgia Wednesday. This Evening It’s been a relatively cloudy day for parts of Middle Georgia as a…
Two people shot on Bloomfield Drive in Macon, deputies investigating
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two people were shot Tuesday morning, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. In a news release, the Macon-Bibb E-911 Center said…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores April 14-18
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…
Free tire recycling event for Houston County residents
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A free tire recycling event is coming to Houston County as part of the 2025 Earth Day and Great American Cleanup celebrations. The event, organized by Keep Warner Robins Beautiful, offers residents a chance to safely…
48-year-old woman killed in ATV accident in Crawford County
LIZELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 48-year-old woman died Monday morning in an ATV crash on private property in Crawford County, according to the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office.…
Family of Stephen Fossett plans civil rights lawsuit after jail video release
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Graphic and disturbing video showing the final moments of Stephen Fossett's life has been released to his family. The footage,…
Rain chances finally start to return
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia will see opportunities for isolated storms beginning Tuesday. This Evening A partly cloudy and warm afternoon will become a partly cloudy and warm night.…