Four women arrested in felony shoplifting case at Macon Bath & Body Works
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Several suspects were arrested in connection with a shoplifting investigation at Bath & Body Works on Presidential Parkway, according to…
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Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores September 1-5
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…
23-year-old critically injured in Shurling Drive shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that left a 23-year-old man critically injured early Tuesday morning. The incident was reported around 3:33 a.m.…
GSP: 11 children hurt in Peach County school bus crash
PEACH COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Eleven children suffered minor injuries Monday morning when a school bus and an SUV collided in Peach County, according to Georgia State Patrol. In response to a 41NBC inquiry, GSP said the crash happened at…
Leaders provide update on Ocmulgee Mounds' national preserve push, park expansion
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The push to make the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park Georgia’s first national park and preserve continues. Earlier this year, members…
Warner Robins Little Theatre to present ‘Decision Height’
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Little Theatre will bring Decision Height to the stage this month, telling the story of the women who served as pilots…
Houston County Sheriff removes 'ICE' decals from patrol cars after confusion
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Houston County Sheriff's Office recently removed "ICE" decals from patrol cars after some confusion and negative comments on a…
Pleasant breezes begin the second week of September
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Northeast winds will be rather pronounced the first few days of the new work week. This Evening Following a warm weekend wind from the…
UPDATE: GBI investigating deadly Dodge County shooting, homeowner claims self-defense
UPDATE: The GBI confirmed Monday it's investigating a Sunday shooting that left a man dead in Dodge County. According to a GBI news release, Terrance Travis…
Investigators ask for help in unsolved Macon murders from 1989, 1996 and 2007
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon Regional Crimestoppers is asking for the public’s help in solving three separate cold cases from the Bibb County…
Two hospitalized after collision on Eisenhower Parkway in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people were hospitalized after a crash involving a box truck and a sedan Monday morning in Macon, according to the Bibb County…
Crimestoppers seeking man wanted for aggravated assault in Houston County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers is spotlighting five individuals wanted by law enforcement agencies in Middle Georgia and sharing the organization’s word of the…
Houston County child dies after Labor Day weekend drowning
ELKO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 3-year-old child has died following a drowning incident over Labor Day weekend, according to Houston County Coroner James Williams. The incident happened…
Republican Gabriel Sterling, defender of 2020 Georgia election, runs for secretary of state
ATLANTA (AP) — A former top elections official who made a name for himself defending Georgia's 2020 presidential election tally against threats from supporters of President Donald Trump is now running to be the state's elections chief. Republican Gabriel Sterling, 54, filed…
Museum of Arts and Sciences to host Georgia Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Museum of Arts and Sciences is hosting Georgia Day this weekend. The event is September 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.…
Mercer University brings nursing program to Macon campus
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Students seeking their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Mercer University previously had to transfer to Mercer’s Atlanta campus for their junior and…
Macon-Bibb Health Department awarded $20K grant to provide 200 car seats
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Health Department was recently awarded $20,000 through The Buckle Up for Life Program to purchase more than 200…
Georgia National Fairgrounds hosting 4th annual Fair Food Drive Saturday
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Looking to help the less fortunate? Head over to the Georgia National Fairgrounds for the 4th annual Fair Food Drive. The Georgia…
Monroe County arrests two in multi-county identity theft case
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two people have been arrested in connection with a multi-county identity theft investigation, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said…
Perry man sentenced to 20 years after high-speed chase, vehicle theft
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Perry man with seven prior felony convictions has been sentenced to 20 years after pleading guilty to multiple charges…
UPDATE: East Dublin man dies after August Riverview Apartments shooting
UPDATE (9/4/25): The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) says the man who was shot multiple times outside Riverview Apartments last month has died. According to a…
UPDATE: Suspects in Eastman armed robbery also charged in Lumber City homicide
UPDATE (9/4/25): The two suspects arrested in last month’s…
UPDATE: Two charged in Lumber City homicide of Dwayne Clark
UPDATE (9/4/25): Two people have been charged in the homicide of Dwayne Clark, who was found shot to death inside his Lumber City home last month. According to…
Shaome Cooperative dedicates raised-bed garden at Turner Woods Elementary
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In Gray, children played in the dirt at Turner Woods Elementary, Thursday, for a good reason, to learn how to grow their own…
Crimestoppers seeking man wanted for 19 counts of animal cruelty, drug charges in Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers is spotlighting five individuals wanted by law enforcement agencies in Middle Georgia and sharing the organization’s word of the day. Crimestoppers partners with media outlets and law enforcement in eight Middle Georgia counties,…
UPDATE: GSP says chase from Dooly County to Macon ends in crash, 2 arrests
UPDATE: Georgia State Patrol says the chase started just after 9:30 a.m. Thursday when Dooly County deputies tried to stop a Chevrolet…
Summer temperatures return Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures around Middle Georgia will be back in the 90s Friday afternoon. This Evening A partly sunny afternoon will give way to a mostly clear and semi muggy…
Flint Energies to return nearly $5M in capital credits to 36,000 members
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Flint Energies is distributing $4.99 million in September to members who received electric service during 2003 and 2004. Approximately…
Driver arrested after pedestrian struck in Jones County hit-and-run
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 19-year-old man was hospitalized early Thursday after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run on New Clinton Road, according to…
First Friday at the Tubman Benefit underway on Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Tubman African American Museum in Macon hosting its First Friday at the Tubman Museum this Friday. The event is described as "Partying with a Purpose." George Crawley, education coordinator at Tubman African American Musuem, tells…
Bibb deputies seek person of interest connected to armed robbery in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a person of interest connected to an armed robbery outside a Macon bank. Deputies said the incident happened around 2:48 p.m. September 3…
Spirit Airlines cancels plans to launch flights from Macon to Fort Lauderdale this fall
UPDATE (9/4/25): Macon-Bibb County released the following statement regarding Spirit Airlines' decision to cancel plans to bring flights from Macon to Fort Lauderdale: "While it is unfortunate that Spirit Airlines has decided not to proceed with its planned service to…
Loaves and Fishes to host pilgrimage, raise awareness about homelessness in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Loaves and Fishes is hosting the “Walk a Mile in My Shoes” pilgrimage to raise awareness about homelessness in Middle…
Rolling Thunder partners with Houston County Schools raise POW/MIA flags
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rolling Thunder Georgia 3, a nonprofit group that supports veterans, is working with the Houston County School District to raise POW/MIA…
Temperatures should be around average Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A shift in the wind direction will allow more heat and humidity to move back into the Peach State leading up to the weekend. This Evening…
Southern Rock Mansion, former home of Duane Allman, now a vacation rental
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – There’s a new opportunity for Macon tourists to soak up the city’s rich music history. The Southern Rock Mansion, the…
Fort Valley police enforcing new rule limiting unapproved parties to 25 people
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The holiday season is right around the corner, but if you're planning on having a party in Fort Valley, make sure the guest list doesn't…
Bibb County schools bring back walking school bus to fight absenteeism
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County schools are restarting their “Walking School Bus” program to help students return to class after holidays. L.H. Williams…
Forsyth man arrested in Monroe County meth trafficking case
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Forsyth man is facing drug trafficking charges after deputies found more than 50 grams of methamphetamine during a traffic stop, according to…
Man dead after firing at deputies during stolen vehicle chase in Warner Robins
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead after he fired at deputies while fleeing from a stolen vehicle early Wednesday morning…
UPDATE: Suspect killed in deputy confrontation after deadly Family Dollar shooting in Macon
UPDATE (9/3/25): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says…
Hope Centers United hosting free Community Fun Day in Warner Robins Saturday
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Hope Centers United will host a Community Fun Day on Saturday, September 6, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Greater New Hope Ministries in Warner Robins. According to an event flyer, the event will…
City of Milledgeville approves $55 million in bonds for water system upgrade
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – For the past decade, aging infrastructure and bad weather have led to a series of water outages in Milledgeville, leaving…
Atrium Health Navicent Wellness Center helps people prepare for Macon Music Half Marathon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent Wellness Center is helping people prepare for Macon Music Half Marathon. The Macon Music Half Marathon…
Temperatures climb a bit more Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - High temperatures around Middle Georgia will be closer to typical for early September Wednesday afternoon. This Evening A sunny afternoon will give way to a clear night around the region. Wind will remain light from the…
Macon Mural Festival returns September 12–14 with new downtown artwork
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Downtown Macon will transform into an open-air gallery this month as the Macon Mural Festival returns for its third year, bringing new…
UPDATE: GHSA fines Northeast, Southwest $1,500 each after football fight in Macon
UPDATE (9/2/25): The Georgia High School Association has fined both Northeast and Southwest High Schools $1,500 each and placed their football programs on "Severe Warning Status" for…
UPDATE: Deputies say body of Jeremiah Douglas Nesmith found in Bleckley County
UPDATE (9/2/25): Deputies recovered the body of 45-year-old Jeremiah…
UPDATE: Warner Robins murder-suicide leaves three people dead
UPDATE (9/2/2025) Three people are dead following a murder-suicide early Saturday in Warner Robins, according to police. Investigators said they found a man and a woman…
Houston County experts urge early hearing checks to protect health
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – More than one in ten Houston County residents live with hearing loss, and local health experts say catching it early can…