How Milledgeville police detect drone activity near state prison
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, (41NBC/WMGT) - Just after 2 a.m. on New Year’s Day, Milledgeville police were investigating a suspicious vehicle near Baldwin State Prison when they heard a…
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Winter slump leads Red Cross to call for blood donations
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As winter sets in, the American Red Cross says it is facing a critical blood shortage, urging donors to give during National Blood Donor Month…
Amy Morton enters race for Bibb County Board of Education District 7
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Elected officials, business leaders and community members gathered Wednesday at the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame as Amy…
UPDATE: Man charged with felony murder after Warner Robins welfare check death
UPDATE: Warner Robins Police say a 31-year-old man is now in custody in connection with a death discovered during a welfare check on Wednesday.…
Mostly cloudy again Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - . This Evening A cloudy morning has cleared out some this afternoon, however many of those clouds will return overnight and into tomorrow morning. Low temperatures should be…
Man sentenced to 30 years after attempted rape conviction in Baldwin County
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 50-year-old man was sentenced to 30 years in prison in Baldwin County Superior Court after a judge convicted him of criminal attempt to commit rape. According to a news release from the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit…
UPDATE: I-75 N on-ramp at Eisenhower Parkway back open after oversized load incident
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says the on-ramp at I-75 North and Eisenhower Parkway is back open. ORIGINAL STORY: MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An oversized load incident blocked the Interstate 75 North on-ramp at Eisenhower Parkway Wednesday afternoon. According…
Twiggs County Schools mourns death of teacher Michelle Capece
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Twiggs County Schools announced Wednesday that longtime Jeffersonville Elementary School teacher Michelle Capece, who was recognized as the district's 2025-2026 Teacher of the…
State Rep. Anissa Jones (D) highlights economic development, affordability ahead of legislative session
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - State Rep. Anissa Jones says the issues she’s hearing most from constituents center on everyday costs and long-term community…
Pulaski County Schools: Situation ‘handled‘ after suspicious online activity involving student
UPDATE: The Pulaski County School District confirmed Wednesday the student involved in the threat lives in Wilcox County but attends school in Pulaski County. UPDATE:…
Man now faces murder charge in Macon infant death
UPDATE: Coroner Leon Jones tells 41NBC an autopsy is scheduled for Friday morning at 7:30 at the GBI Crime Lab in DeKalb County. ORIGINAL STORY: MACON, Georgia…
Man arrested after stolen truck chase ends with K-9 search in Jones County
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Deputies arrested a 47-year-old man Friday after a chase involving a stolen truck ended with a K-9 search.…
Former residents say they can’t retrieve belongings after Fort Valley apartment fire
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A fire broke out at College Square Apartments in Fort Valley on August 12, 2025, according to former resident Joycelyn Wynn.…
Macon-Bibb commission selects Valerie Wynn as mayor pro tem
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb County Commission voted Tuesday to select District 1 Commissioner Valerie Wynn as the new mayor pro tem. Wynn replaces Seth Clark…
UPDATE: 15-year-old in custody after east Macon shooting
UPDATE (1/6/26): A 15-year-old from Macon is now in custody in connection with a shooting Monday night in…
Incoming cold front could bring showers tonight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - . This Evening It’s again been mostly cloudy around Middle Georgia today however the sun has emerged a bit more in the latter part of…
Renovated Mary Vinson Memorial Library opens in Milledgeville
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After more than 40 years of serving the Milledgeville community, the Mary Vinson Memorial Library has reopened following a major renovation aimed at meeting…
Inmate injured in fight inside Bibb County jail
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An inmate was injured during a fight inside the Bibb County jail Monday afternoon and was taken to a hospital for treatment. According to…
Crimestoppers seeking man wanted for aggravated assault in Crawford County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crime Stoppers is spotlighting five individuals wanted by law enforcement agencies across Middle Georgia as part of its weekly effort…
Deputies investigating Monday night armed robbery at Macon convenience store
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Deputies are investigating a commercial armed robbery after they say three suspects robbed a convenience store in Macon Monday night. According to…
Gas spill shuts down several roads in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A gas spill shut down several roads in Monroe County Monday night, leading to several road closures. According to Facebook posts from…
Mayor Pro Tem Seth Clark steps down from Macon-Bibb commission
UPDATE (1/12/26): Seth Clark announced Monday he plans to run for Georgia lieutenant governor. ORIGINAL STORY (1/5/26): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County Commissioner and Mayor…
Man arrested in Washington County after multi-agency chase involving stolen truck
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Deputies arrested a 34-year-old Warthen man Monday night after a multi-agency chase involving a stolen truck ended in Washington County. According…
Houston County Sheriff Matt Moulton reflects on first year in office
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston County Sheriff Matt Moulton says his first year in office has been a journey of commitment, growth and…
Houston County breaks ground on new emergency management facility
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston County leaders say a new emergency management storage facility will give crews quicker access to critical supplies when emergencies happen…
UPDATE: Missing Warner Robins woman found safe
UPDATE (1/5 - 5:15 p.m.): Warner Robins Police say Jylissa Benjamin has been located and is safe. ORIGINAL STORY: WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Police in Warner Robins are asking for the public's help locating a woman who has not…
Staying warm and mostly cloudy Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will remain well above average as stubborn cloud cover hangs around Tuesday. This Evening Cloud cover was expected to break up this afternoon around Middle…
Two injured after shots fired into vehicle at Warner Robins McDonald’s
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people were injured after shots were fired into a vehicle at a McDonald’s drive-through in Warner Robins Sunday night.…
Missing 81-year-old woman found safe
UPDATE: According to a press release from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, Sarah Newby Calhoun has been located and is safe with her family. She has been removed from NCIC as a missing person. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT-DT)- The Bibb County…
Man dies after being struck by trash truck in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man has died after being struck by a vehicle Saturday morning, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to…
Three teens arrested after scooter thefts, vehicle shooting in Lake Wildwood
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has arrested three teenagers after a theft and a shooting during the early morning hours of…
UPDATE: Deputies say person of interest in Shurling Drive shooting acted in self defense
UPDATE (1/3/26): Bibb County deputies say a…
Storms likely Saturday as a cold front passes through Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - . This Evening and Tonight It's been a mostly cloudy day to end the work week however rain has been hard…
Police: Stolen trailer recovered in Middle Georgia after camera alert
REYNOLDS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A stolen trailer reported out of Maine has been recovered after being detected by license plate recognition technology in Reynolds. According to the Reynolds Police Department, an officer was monitoring FLOCK cameras on Friday when a…
Macon gym owner shares advice as New Year fitness goals begin
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT-DT) – Just two days into the new year, many people are already putting their resolutions into action, with fitness topping the list…
First baby of 2026 born at Atrium Health Navicent in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center is welcoming its first baby of 2026. According to Atrium Health Navicent, baby Bryant was born at 12:50 a.m. on New Year’s Day at The Medical Center in Macon. Hospital…
Forensic audit approved by Gordon City Council amid clerk vacancy
GORDON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Gordon City Council voted this week to approve a forensic audit following a split decision, citing concerns during a transition in the city clerk’s office. On December 31, the Gordon City Council approved the audit…
Gunfire hits Warner Robins home, man arrested
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An 18-year-old has been arrested after gunfire broke out near a Warner Robins home. According to the Warner Robins Police Department, officers were called…
UPDATE: Second arrest made in New Year's Day shooting at Macon gas station
UPDATE (1/2/26): Bibb County deputies say they've made a second arrest in connection with a deadly shooting Thursday at a gas station. According to…
Bibb County deputies investigating armed robbery at Citi Trends
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT-DT)- The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that took place Tuesday evening at a Citi Trends store on Pio…
Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin welcomes first baby of 2026
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin welcomed its first baby of 2026 on New Year's Day. According to a news release, baby Siari was born…
UPDATE: Arrest made in south Macon hotel shooting that killed 26-year-old
UPDATE (1/1/26): Deputies say Malik Harris is also charged with a homicide on New Year's Day. UPDATE (1/1/26): Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators have…
Warner Robins hospital welcomes first baby of the new year
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Emory Healthcare is celebrating the first baby born in 2026 at its Warner Robins hospital. Baby girl Blakely was born at…
Milledgeville police stop contraband drone drop on New Year’s Eve
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Milledgeville police say New Year's Eve passed without any major incidents across the city. According to a social media post from Milledgeville…
Bibb County Sheriff outlines jail expansion timeline, leadership shift in 2026
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Big changes are coming to the Bibb County Jail in 2026, including new leadership and the start of a long-planned jail…
Macon observes final day of Kwanzaa
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Community members gathered at Homeland Village Thursday to mark the final day of Kwanzaa. Participants spent time praying and meditating, focused on Imani, the seventh principle…
Conditions remain chilly and dry heading into firework shows tonight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Dew points will stay below 25 degrees tonight meaning conditions will be favorable for fires to start if some fireworks go awry. This Evening and…
Family physician shares weight loss tips for 2026
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Losing weight is one of the top new year's resolutions, and a local doctor is sharing some tips for reaching that goal. Dr. Nisar…
Thousands expected downtown for Perry’s annual Buzzard Drop
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - For the past 13 years, the Buzzard Drop has marked the start of the New Year in Perry, becoming one of the city’s most…
Perry Buzzard Drop returns New Year’s Eve to ring in 2026
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Perry Buzzard Drop returns to Historic Downtown Perry on New Year’s Eve, December 31, with festivities beginning at 8:00 p.m.…