Fort Valley councilwoman arrested after altercation at city hall, police say
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Fort Valley city councilwoman was arrested after an altercation at a council work session escalated into physical contact and…
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New Perry VA clinic opens to serve more Middle Georgia veterans
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia military veterans have sacrificed so much for this country, and they are now receiving a well-deserved clinic for their services. The new Perry…
John R. Lewis Elementary School holds symbolic Selma to Montgomery march
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After hosting its first Black History Fashion Show on Friday, John R. Lewis Elementary School continued its Black History Month celebration…
Spring-like conditions likely Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will climb into the 70s across Middle Georgia under sunny skies Tuesday. This Evening It’s been a mostly sunny day to begin the new week across the…
Macon man sentenced to 15 years for child cruelty after infant found covered in burns, bruises
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man has been sentenced to 15 years, with 10 to serve in prison, after…
GDOT delays Bass Road closure in Macon for bridge reconstruction
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has pushed back the start date of the closure of Bass Road (CR 742) from the…
Whiskey Myers, special guests coming to Macon for 'What We Were Born To Do Tour'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Whiskey Myers and special guests Josh Meloy and The Droptines are coming to Macon in July for the 'What We Were Born To Do Tour 2025'. The concert will be July 17 at the Atrium Health…
Man wanted for financial identity fraud in Houston County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers Sergeant Greg Thomas visited 41Today to highlight five wanted suspects and discuss the word of the day. Crimestoppers partners with…
Early voting underway for SPLOST renewal in Macon-Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) – Early voting is underway in Macon-Bibb County for the renewal of the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST). The ballot measure…
Fort Valley State University names Daphnie Johnson as Athletic Director
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fort Valley State University (FVSU) has appointed Daphnie L. Johnson as its new Director of Athletics after serving as interim director since February 2024. Under Johnson’s leadership, FVSU has made significant progress, improving student-athlete engagement,…
Lester Holt to step down as NBC Nightly News anchor, transitions to full-time role at Dateline
(NBC NEWS)- NBC News anchor Lester Holt has announced he will step down from NBC Nightly News after 10 years at the helm, transitioning into a full-time role at Dateline NBC. Holt shared the news with his colleagues, expressing gratitude…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office cancels job fair scheduled for today
UPDATE: According to a post on the Bibb County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, this event has been canceled for today. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a career fair to recruit new deputies. Sergeant Amanda Baker…
Macon man dead after shooting on Sunday night
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead after being shot on Sunday evening, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. A call came into the Macon Bibb…
Bibb deputies track down suspect after Friday night armed robbery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An 18-year-old is in custody after deputies say he showed a firearm at an east Macon Family Doctor and took money Friday…
Twiggs County woman encourages eye check-ups after doctor discovers brain tumor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Twiggs County woman whose visit to an eye doctor led to the discovery of a brain tumor is sharing her story to encourage people to…
Monroe County deputies searching for missing 63-year-old man
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Gerald Sharpe, a 63-year-old man who was reported missing on February 20. Sharpe was last…
John R. Lewis Elementary School hosts first Black History Fashion Show
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - John R. Lewis Elementary School in Macon celebrated Black History Month Friday by hosting its first Black History Fashion Show.…
Warner Robins Police: Protest planned at At Home Furniture lacks permit, violates code
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A planned protest at At Home Furniture on Watson Boulevard does not have a permit and violates city…
$30,000 Macon Violence Prevention grant helping SOAR Academy students learn art, life skills
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A $30,000 grant is helping students in Bibb County learn more about art and life skills. Macon Violence Prevention…
Warner Robins Police seek help identifying vehicle break-in suspect
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Warner Robins Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in multiple vehicle break-ins. Authorities say…
Georgia Senate unanimously backs pricey push for $250 child tax credit
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's state senators are backing an expensive push by Republican Lt. Gov. Burt Jones to create a child tax credit. The Senate…
Three arrested after attempted contraband drop at Washington State Prison
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Three people are in custody following an attempted contraband drop at Washington State Prison on Tuesday night. Deputies say they spotted two men…
Officers detail Macon animal cruelty, hoarding scene
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County Animal Welfare officers detailed on Thursday what they found at the…
Alexander II students celebrate trees ahead of Georgia Arbor Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A day before Georgia Arboy Day, students at Alexander II Magnet School gathered at Tattnall Square Park on Thursday to learn the…
Piedmont Macon promoting heart health as Heart Health Month continues
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – February marks Heart Health Month, and Piedmont Macon is raising awareness and promoting heart health in the community one heart…
Sunny and cool end to the week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The wind will be calmer Friday as cool conditions stick around Middle Georgia. This Evening Clouds from last night cleared this morning and the wind…
YOUTH SAYS! to partner with Living Legends for We Are History event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – YOUTH SAYS! and Living Legends are partnering together to host 'We Are History'. The event is from 1 p.m. to…
Man arrested after high-speed chase on Gray Highway
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested Wednesday after a high-speed chase on Gray Highway, according to the Jones County Sheriff's Office. According to the news release,…
Deputies: Inmate dies after collapsing inside Bibb County Jail
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 60-year-old inmate at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center…
Warner Robins' 'Operation Reawaken' moves forward with more demolitions
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins demolished approximately 8,500-square-feet of commercial properties at 401 Commercial Circle and 102 N Davis Drive on Wednesday as part of its ongoing "Operation…
Sheriff: Multiple arrests made in Taylor County fraud investigation
UPDATE: The sheriff's office provided the following update Wednesday night: "UPDATE: As this is an on-going investigation, we can not give more details at this time as certain details must be withheld to protect the victims of these crimes. We…
St. Peter Claver Catholic School in Macon to host Irish Night
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – St. Peter Claver Catholic School is hosting the newly relaunched "Irish Night". The event will be February 21. Doors open at 6…
Tykes Tots & Teens consignment event underway in Perry
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Parents,…
Powerful winds to bring an arctic blast Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Wind will increase out of the northwest behind the system that brought rain Wednesday. This Evening Overcast skies and a light and cold drizzle…
Cherry Blossom Festival announces 2025 Nightly Concert Series Lineup
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Cherry Blossom Festival has announced the lineup for its 2025 Nightly Concert Series, featuring local and regional artists performing on the Coca-Cola…
Old Dominion to perform at Atrium Health Amphitheater in Macon this June
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Country music sensation Old Dominion is bringing its How Good Is That - World Tour to Macon this summer, performing at Atrium Health Amphitheater on Saturday, June 14. The seven-time Country Music Association and Academy of…
DePaul USA Daybreak holding 12th Greater Macon Sleepout
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – More than 60 people are expected to spend a night outdoors for the annual Greater Macon Sleepout, an event raising awareness and support for…
Five people arrested in connection to animal cruelty, hoarding in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Five people have been arrested in connection to animal cruelty, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. Deputies say they responded to a home in the 600 block of Morrow Place on Monday morning to investigate…
Three arrested after attempted contraband drop at Washington State Prison
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three people were arrested after an attempted contraband drop at Washington State Prison on Tuesday, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office. Deputies patrolling the Davisboro area were alerted to a possible attempted contraband drop…
Former Director of Dublin VA faces more charges in child molestation case
(UPDATE 2/19/2025): According to the Laurens County Sheriff's Office, new charges have been added to Manuel…
Former Houston County teacher arrested on child molestation charges
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A former Houston County teacher has been arrested for child molestation, according to the Houston County Sheriff's Office. Joshua Gabriel Wilson was…
Warming shelters open their doors ahead of freezing temperatures
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warming shelters will open Wednesday and stay open until temperatures rise again. According to a news release from United to End Homelessness, the…
Man arrested after 4-year-old found walking alone on street in Montezuma
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was arrested Thursday night after his 4-year-old child was found walking alone on the street while left unattended at…
Macon based non-profit funds vacations for terminally-ill families
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon based non-profit funds vacations for terminally-ill families through its, Take The Trip Foundation. Take the Trip Foundation, aims to send families impacted…
Police: Warner Robins man accidentally shoots himself at Fazoli’s while ordering food
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 75-year-old man accidentally shot himself Tuesday afternoon at a Fazoli’s restaurant in Warner Robins, according to the Warner Robins Police Department. Officers responded to the restaurant, at 762 Highway 96, around 3:40 p.m. after…
Macon-Bibb Commission approves $13.4M in funding for music-themed FBO terminal at Middle Georgia Regional Airport
UPDATE (2/18/25): Macon-Bibb County is officially moving forward with the construction of a new Fixed Base Operator (FBO) corporate terminal at Middle…
Warner Robins Walmart recognizes Black History Month with parade
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Black History Month can and has been celebrated in many different ways over…
Georgia mother reacts to son's killers' convictions after nearly four years
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After four years, justice has been served for 16-year-old Ahmori Searcy, who was killed during an attempted robbery in 2021. Last week,…
Atrium Health Navicent discusses importance of visiting OB/GYN, new changes set by CDC
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A local doctor is encouraging women to visit their OB/GYN each year. Doctor at Atrium Health Navicent, Joanna Ortega,…
Rain to arrive early Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cold rain will arrive in Middle Georgia ahead of the sunrise Wednesday. This Evening and Overnight The clouds filled in throughout the late morning and afternoon…