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…
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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…
Memorial Park upgrades begin with groundbreaking ceremony
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County broke ground Monday on a new phase of improvements at Memorial Park Recreation Center, launching a $1.1 million renovation project funded by the…
Warner Robins unveils new renderings for Commercial Circle redevelopment
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Warner Robins released new renderings for the redevelopment of Commercial Circle on Monday, marking a major step in its downtown revitalization efforts dubbed "Operation Reawaken." The designs, created in partnership with the…
Constituents of Rep. Austin Scott protest lack of town halls, support of Trump and DOGE actions
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Several dozen people gathered outside of Rep. Austin Scott's (R-Ga.) Warner Robins office on Monday,…
Pollen levels spiking across Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sunshine and warmer temperatures will encourage trees to continue to bloom, leading to more pollen. This Evening Skies will stay clear across Middle Georgia as things…
Jones County deputies arrest suspect after high-speed chase; Child found in vehicle
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A high-speed chase down Highway 49 on Friday ended with the arrest of a Warner Robins man and the…
GBI: 4 arrested in Warner Robins drug bust, fentanyl and meth seized
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) says four Warner Robins residents were arrested last week in a multi-agency drug…
Dublin Police, GBI investigating deadly shooting near Coleman Court Apartments
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 19-year-old man was shot and killed Sunday night near Coleman Court Apartments in Dublin, according to the Dublin Police Department. According…
'Operation Wrong Exit' in Twiggs County leads to 62 arrests
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A multi-agency law enforcement operation in Twiggs County over the weekend resulted in 62 arrests, including 24 felonies. Sheriff Darren…
Perry Police: 1 hospitalized after early Sunday shooting
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One person is in the hospital after being shot early Sunday morning in Perry. According to a Perry Police Department news release, officers responded…
Operation Wrong Exit in Twiggs County aims to reduce traffic deaths over St. Patrick’s Weekend
TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Operation Wrong Exit in Twiggs County aims to reduce traffic-related injuries and fatalities over St. Patrick’s Weekend. This operation, which has been in place for two decades, focuses on saving lives. "Our main point here…
Macon Pride to honor Tangerine Summers in Cherry Blossom window display
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – During this year's Cherry Blossom Festival, Macon Pride will participate in the downtown Macon shop window display tradition, "Paint Macon Pink."…
Georgia colleges offering free applications for high school seniors throughout March
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Throughout the month of March, several Georgia colleges and universities will offer free applications for high school seniors. Counselor at Northeast High School, Brittney Perry, says…
Common scams pulling in more money, BBB says
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – According to the Better Business Bureau, scams pulled in more money from victims in 2024, compared to 2023. The BBB cites data from the Federal Trade Commission, which shows that reports of scams haven't increased, but people…
Macon Volunteer Clinic opens new downtown location, expands services
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After 22 years, Macon Volunteer Clinic has a new home in downtown Macon. The clinic celebrated its…
Middle Georgia prepares for weekend severe weather
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Severe weather is expected to hit Middle Georgia Saturday night into Sunday morning, and Middle Georgians spent Friday preparing. Macon-Bibb County residents waited in line…
Severe storms expected overnight Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An incoming cold front will bring severe storm odds to Middle Georgia overnight Saturday into Sunday. This Evening It’s been a mostly cloudy end to the week around Middle Georgia with temperatures and humidity climbing ahead…
UPDATE: Third arrest made in connection with 2024 shooting on Holland Drive
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Monroe County jail officer arrested, accused of sexual assault of inmate
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Monroe County Sheriff's Office has arrested Jail Officer Chandler Sheffield, 22, following an investigation into a possible inappropriate relationship with a female inmate. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Jail Administrative Personnel was first alerted to the…
Deputies: Man dies after being found with gunshot wound in front of south Macon home
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead after a shooting in south Macon on Thursday night. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a home in the 3500 block of Flamingo Drive just after 10:30. Deputies…
Red Cross opens new Dublin location with goal of expanding disaster relief, veteran support
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The American Red Cross of Georgia has opened a new location in Dublin with the goal of better…
Dublin opens 60th St. Patrick’s Festival with annual Pancake Supper
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 60th annual St. Patrick’s Festival…
Washington County Sheriff’s Office ramps up fight against drone contraband drops
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Washington County Sheriff's Office is ramping up its efforts to combat the growing issue of drone contraband drops at Washington State…
Ocmulgee Mounds named one of TIME’s World’s Greatest Places for 2025
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park in Macon has been named one of TIME’s "World’s Greatest Places" for 2025, It was named…
Robins Air Force Base contributed $4.2 billion to Georgia's economy in FY 2024
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Robins Air Force Base contributed $4.2 billion to the state of Georgia in fiscal year 2024. Local officials…
Free NOAA weather radios available Friday at Macon City Hall Friday ahead of weekend storms
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is giving away free NOAA weather radios at City Hall on…
Warm and more humid to finish the week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Conditions around Georgia will get warm and muggy ahead of strong storms this weekend. This Evening It’s been a much cloudier day around Middle Georgia thanks to a surface trough approaching from the west. This…
Georgia DNR announces special early turkey hunt for youth, mobility-impaired hunters
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Youth and mobility-impaired hunters will have an exclusive opportunity to hunt turkeys on private lands before the statewide season begins, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Wildlife Resources Division. The special opportunity…
Two Macon men arrested on drug trafficking charges near Hancock State Prison
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Deputies arrested two Macon men late Monday night after they were spotted near Hancock State Prison and later found carrying illegal drugs, according to the Hancock County…
Shamrock Shake to benefit RMHC of Central Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Shamrock Shake is back at McDonald's and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Georgia is encouraging people to grab a shake. Patty Gibbs,…
Traffic stop near Hancock State Prison leads to drug arrests
HANCOCK COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two adults from LaGrange were arrested last week after deputies found drugs in their vehicle during a traffic stop near Hancock State Prison, according to the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were patrolling Cody Johnson…
Teens invited to ask tough questions at panel event
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston County Family Connection is hosting a panel later this month to discuss issues important teens deal with on a day-to-day basis.…
Miller Elementary School returns to normal after Code Yellow response to nearby aggravated assault in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Miller Elementary School was under a Code Yellow Thursday morning in reference to a nearby aggravated assault, but has since returned to normal operation according to the Warner Robins Police Department. Officers responded to a…