12-year-old Ava Little remembered for her light as family calls for kindness after tragic death
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The family of 12-year-old Ava Little is remembering the joy she brought them while they work to…
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All-girls Christian academy approved to open in Cochran
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A new all girls Christian Academy is coming to Bleckley County this fall. This academy will teach the girls to be faith-based and self-focused. The Beauty from Ashes Youth Leadership Academy has received…
Macon-Bibb Transit Authority to adjust service hours March 16
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority will adjust service hours later this month, citing low evening ridership. MBCTA officials say most fixed route and paratransit service hours will return to the previous schedule, in place prior to…
Nineteen indicted in Twiggs County dogfighting investigation
TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Nineteen people have been indicted following a year-long investigation into a dogfighting operation in Twiggs County, according to the Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office. In…
Georgia State Patrol arrests Bibb County deputy for DUI
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Bibb County sheriff's deputy has been arrested and charged with DUI. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office public affairs office confirmed on Monday…
Clouds return overnight; should stick around into lunchtime tomorrow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Clouds will move into Middle Georgia again overnight with the possibility for fog early Tuesday morning. This Evening It’s been a lovely afternoon to start the first work week of March. While today has been pretty…
Teen arrested in armed robbery, carjacking in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A teenager was arrested and charged in connection with an armed robbery and carjacking investigation, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. According to…
Crimestoppers seeking man wanted for failing to register as a sex offender in Peach County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Regional Crime Stoppers is spotlighting five individuals wanted by law enforcement agencies across Middle Georgia as…
Veterans High School teacher, coach arrested on drug distribution charges
KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Veterans High School teacher and football coach was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, along with numerous additional felony charges, according to the Ben Hill County Sheriff's Office. The Ben…
Clouds mostly stick around Saturday; more sunshine Sunday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Lingering cloud cover from the slow moving system Friday is expected Saturday before more sunshine returns for the back half of the weekend. This Evening The rain has finally cleared out of Middle Georgia although a…
Mount de Sales Academy celebrates 150 years in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mount de Sales Academy is celebrating 150 years in Macon. The school has been a part of the Macon community since 1876. Founded…
Georgia's American Journey: Fort Hawkins tells story of Macon’s early frontier days
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As America marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we want to look back and…
MBCTA expands on-demand transit to south Bibb
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority will expand its on-demand Rapid Transit service into sub-south Bibb County starting March 2, according to a news release. The new Rapid Transit Pilot Zone II will extend flexible, app-based transit beyond…
69-year-old bicyclist killed in Warner Robins crash
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A 69-year-old man is dead after a vehicle collided with a bicyclist Thursday night in Warner Robins. According to the Warner Robins Police Department, officers responded around 8:34 p.m. on February 26 to a motor vehicle…
Monroe County deputies arrest man fleeing on I-75, K-9 unit makes apprehension
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Monroe County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man they say was previously banned from the county, after he led deputies on a chase, according to a news release. Around 2:24 a.m. on February 27, the…
Former Macon-Bibb leader Seth Clark suspends lieutenant governor campaign
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Former Macon-Bibb County Mayor Pro Tempore Seth Clark announced Friday he is suspending his campaign for Georgia lieutenant governor, citing personal circumstances and family priorities. In a news release, Clark said “personal circumstances have shifted in…
Pulaski County man arrested in stolen ATV case
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Pulaski County man has been arrested in connection with a stolen ATV case, according to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office. According to a…
OKS Martial Arts and Fitness helps kids build confidence through martial arts
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Many parents are turning to martial arts as an outlet to help their kids grow and develop. At OKS Martial…
Byron man sentenced in trafficking case involving 13-year-old girl
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Byron man has pleaded guilty in connection with the trafficking and sexual exploitation of a 13-year-old girl in Houston County, according…
Vineville Academy hosts Black History Month celebration in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Vineville Academy celebrated Black History Month Thursday, with performances inspired by African American entertainers and activist, such as Maya Angelou and Little Richard.…
Chief Judge Edward Lukemire to retire from Houston Judicial Circuit
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Chief Judge Edward Lukemire of the Superior Court of the Houston Judicial Circuit is retiring after nearly three decades, according to the Houston County Superior Court Clerk. Lukemire’s cases will be handled by the court’s three…
Showers this evening will lead to thunderstorms early Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An incoming slow moving cold front is bringing showers and eventually thunderstorms to Middle Georgia to end the work week. This Evening Cloud cover filled in during the day Wednesday and showers began early this morning…
Man, teen killed in overnight house fire in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two people are dead after an overnight house fire in Macon, according to the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department. The fire was reported at…
UPDATE: Suspect arrested in deadly Rocky Creek Road shooting in Macon
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect in connection with the deadly shooting on Rocky Creek Road. Investigators with the Violent Crime…
Pedestrian injured in Gray Highway crash in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A pedestrian was injured after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday night on Gray Highway, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the 2200 block of Gray Highway after Macon-Bibb E-911 received a…
Macon Mayhem expect sellout crowd for School Day Game Thursday; Ocmulgee River Monsters rebrand happening this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Mayhem expect a sellout crowd Thursday for their second annual School Day Game at the Macon Centreplex Coliseum. Team officials say more than 6,000 fans are expected for the 10:30 a.m. matchup against the…
36-year-old woman dies after being struck near Pio Nono-Montpelier intersection in Macon
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff's office says the pedestrian was struck in the 1400 block of Pio Nono Avenue just before 7:30 p.m. In…
Bibb deputies: More than 18 pounds of marijuana seized at Allen Road home
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man and woman are facing charges after deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call at a home on Allen Road. According…
Daybreak Sleepout aims to raise $340,000 for homelessness services
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Daybreak's annual Sleepout aims to raise $340,000 to support homelessness services. Middle Georgians are preparing to spend Thursday night sleeping outside in solidarity…
Shower odds climb tonight/tomorrow; storms likely Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A slow moving cold front is approaching the southeast bringing showers and eventually thunderstorms to the Peach State. This Evening Cloud cover has continued to increase throughout the afternoon today. Despite this it has been rather…
Georgia business focus: Kroger breaks ground, Bearfoot Tavern expands, Bibb County Schools hosts job fair
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here’s a look at the stories making headlines across Georgia this week, from major business expansions and new job opportunities…
Market Day teaches Houston County students financial literacy, entrepreneurship skills
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Houston County third graders turned classroom lessons into real-life business Wednesday during the district's annual market day. Students act as entrepreneurs,…
Deputies: Two arrested after Baxter Avenue drug search in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two people were taken into custody after deputies executed a search warrant at a Baxter Avenue apartment on Tuesday.…
Girl Scout Cookie season underway with new debut
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Girl Scout Cookie season is underway, and the organization is debuting a new cookie. Local Girl Scouts Latonya Hollingshed and Jaya Lockett said they…
School bus crash in Houston County leaves minor injuries
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A school bus carrying four students was involved in a crash Wednesday on Highway 41 near Gunn Road, according to the Houston…
Moseley Avenue murder suspect injured in Bibb County Jail fight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two inmates, including a suspect charged in a triple homicide earlier this week, were injured in a fight inside the Bibb County…
17-year-old arrested for terroristic threats against Westside High School
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 17-year-old was arrested and charged with making terroristic threats against Westside High School, according to the Bibb County School District. In a…
Downtown Macon’s Loom Comfort Kitchen unveils new southern-inspired menu
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Loom Comfort Kitchen & Cocktails, located inside Hotel Forty Five, recently rolled out updated offerings that restaurant leaders say are rooted in family…
UPDATE: Missing Jones County boy found safe
UPDATE: Jones County deputies said in an update Tuesday night that Timothy Lucas has been found and is safe. ORIGINAL STORY: JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Jones County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public's help finding a missing…
Macon-Bibb curfew proposal would extend hours and age limits
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon-Bibb commissioner is advocating for a curfew change following a recent spike in crime. Right now, the curfew in Macon-Bibb is…
Clouds return overnight leading into Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - While the week has seen a sunny start for Middle Georgia clouds and rain will take over the rest of the way. This Evening Sunny skies and a shift in the wind allowed conditions to warm…
Macon mentoring groups say prevention starts long before violence happens
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After several shootings throughout Macon in the last three days, local mentoring organizations say prevention must begin long before violence occurs. Big…
Piedmont Macon offers free oncology nurse navigators to guide patients through cancer journey
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Piedmont Macon is encouraging community members to use its Piedmont Oncology Nurse Navigators program, which helps patients navigate the cancer journey. Kimberly Lewis, manager of…
1,300 free weather radios distributed to Macon-Bibb residents to boost severe weather preparedness
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The distribution event was held at the Macon Mall, where residents lined up to receive the life-saving devices. Officials say the radios provide direct alerts from the National Weather Service — even when power outages or…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores February 16-20
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 scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, February 16 and Friday, February 20. Understanding…
UPDATE: 2 injured after Monday night shooting at Macon apartment complex
UPDATE: (11:42 P.M.) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says medical staff upgraded the condition of the 19-year-old victim in the Green Meadows shooting. She is now listed as stable. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After a violent weekend throughout…
UPDATE: Macon man charged with three counts of murder in Sunday shooting
UPDATE (2/23/26): A 20-year-old man is now in custody in connection with the shooting deaths of three men on Sunday. According to an update…
Warner Robins officer grateful for support after being shot in January
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Warner Robins police officer shot in the line of duty is now home and continuing a long road to…
Mayor, sheriff respond after four killed in Macon violence
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating multiple shootings across Macon over the past two days that left four people dead and several…
Bitter temperatures return overnight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will drop well below freezing overnight tonight before a warming trend takes over the next few days. This Evening A sunny and blustery afternoon will give way to a clear and bitter night around Middle…