Warner Robins man, woman sentenced in robbery, assault case
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Warner Robins man has been sentenced after being convicted of robbery and aggravated assault in Houston County. The Houston County District…
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Wheeler inmate gets 15-plus years in federal drug case
ALAMO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An inmate at Wheeler Correctional Facility in Alamo has been sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison for his role in a southern Georgia drug trafficking operation. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern…
Strong wind gusts, flooding, and isolated tornadoes possible this evening and tonight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur are moving into Georgia this afternoon bringing a threat of isolated tornadoes, strong winds, and flash flooding. This Evening Storms have begun moving through Middle Georgia and activity will persist…
Macon-Bibb County Fire Department celebrates 26 new firefighter graduates
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Bibb County Fire Department celebrated a new class of firefighters Thursday as 26 recruits graduated during a ceremony held at Rock…
40,000 pounds of food delivered to Middle Georgia families
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Middle Georgia Community Food Bank received about 40,000 pounds of donated food Thursday to help families facing food insecurity across the region.…
United We Dine for Brookdale raises more than $16,000 for Middle Georgia families
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — More than $16,000 was raised to support the Brookdale Resource Center during this year's United We Dine for Brookdale fundraiser, according to United Way of Central Georgia. The community-wide event brought together more than 40 restaurants,…
Macon-Bibb County offices to close for Juneteenth, trash collection unaffected
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County government offices will be closed Friday in observance of Juneteenth. County officials announced that all government offices, including the court system, will close June 19 in recognition of the federal holiday. Emergency and public…
Two 14-year-olds charged after vehicle stolen from Bolingbroke convenience store
BOLINGBROKE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two juveniles are facing charges after a vehicle reported stolen from a convenience store in Bolingbroke was recovered by law enforcement, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to a report of a stolen…
Downtown Macon roads to close for Juneteenth Parade on Sunday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Drivers in downtown Macon should expect road closures Sunday afternoon as the city hosts the 2026 Juneteenth Parade. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the parade will begin at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at 310 Cherry…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office hosting free Summer Safe Camp for children ages 7-14
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office and the Bibb County Board of Education Campus Police are hosting a free summer…
House Republicans decline to move forward with redistricting, protesters and lawmakers voice opposition
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia lawmakers were expected to address redistricting at the state capitol on Wednesday, but that is no longer on the…
Centerville to celebrate America's 250th birthday with fireworks, live music
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Centerville has announced the entertainment lineup and activities for its 2026 Independence Day Celebration, which will honor America's 250th…
Jones County High School announces new discipline, vaping policies for 2026-27 school year
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Jones County High School is implementing several policy changes for the 2026-27 school year, including stricter disciplinary consequences for physical altercations and vaping, as well as new restrictions on beverage containers allowed on campus. According to…
Bibb Sheriff’s Office offering civilian gun safety class
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is offering a civilian firearms safety course in July. The sheriff’s office says its Outreach Section will host a Citizen's Gun Class on Monday, July 27 and Tuesday, July 28. The…
Georgia National Fair announces ticket changes for 2026 event
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia National Fair is introducing several admission changes ahead of its 2026 run, including a new ticket requirement for children and updated pricing for adults paying cash at the gate. The fair, which runs October…
Free defensive driving class open to Bibb County teen drivers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is offering a free defensive driving class for teen drivers in July. The sheriff’s office says the class is offered through its Outreach Section and is designed to help teens make…
Crimestoppers seeking woman wanted for family violence battery in Houston 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 ongoing effort to encourage…
State review finds no immediate corrections in MWA audit
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts has completed its review of the Macon Water Authority's fiscal 2025 audit report, and the state found no items requiring immediate correction. The audit report covers the fiscal year…
Flooding threat rises Thursday as tropical remnants move into the Peach State
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Tropical Storm Arthur is expected to make landfall in far southeast Texas this evening before its remains push east towards Georgia tomorrow. This Evening Isolated showers and storms are ongoing around Middle Georgia this afternoon and…
Dublin man sentenced to 7 years in federal gun case
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Dublin man has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Georgia says 37-year-old…
Life jackets take center stage in Houston County water safety reminder
KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston County safety officials are reminding families to wear life jackets as more people head to pools, lakes, rivers and the…
Deputies: Man arrested after gun fired into air on Mimosa Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was arrested Wednesday morning after Bibb County deputies say a firearm was discharged into the air in west Macon. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to the 1000 block of Mimosa Drive…
Macon domestic disturbance call leads to drug arrest
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon man was arrested Wednesday after a domestic disturbance call led to a drug investigation, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office says deputies were called to the 1100 block of Edna…
Georgia Republican legislative leaders reject governor's call for 2028 redistricting
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s Republican legislative leaders on Wednesday rejected Gov. Brian Kemp’s call to redraw congressional and legislative districts during a special session, citing concerns about moving too quickly after a U.S. Supreme Court decision weakened federal Voting Rights Act protections for minority voters. House…
Crews now surveying Macon-Bibb sidewalks for safety issues
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Crews are now surveying sidewalks across Macon-Bibb County as part of an effort to identify safety and accessibility problems. The work is part of…
Monroe County sheriff’s office investigating after child hit by car
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A 7-year-old child was taken to a hospital after being hit by a car Wednesday morning in Juliette, according to the Monroe County…
Marshall Talley wins Macon Water Authority District 2 runoff
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Marshall Talley has won the runoff for Macon Water Authority District 2, according to unofficial election results. Talley received 1,603 votes, or 55.14%, in Tuesday’s runoff. Ron E. Lemon received 1,304 votes. The runoff came after…
Deputies: Man shot while sitting in vehicle
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is recovering after being shot Tuesday in west Macon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to an aggravated assault in the 3400 block of Williamson Road just after 8:33 p.m. Deputies…
Elaine Lucas denies MWA complaint, calls for grand jury investigation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon Water Authority District One board member Elaine Lucas is speaking out after an employee accused her of being aggressive and threatening…
Bibb families can get free uniforms, supplies at back-to-school event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County families can get free school uniform shirts and school supplies during the district’s 9th Back-to-School Bash in July. The Bibb County School District says the event will be held Friday, July 31, from 10…
Macon-Bibb sidewalks getting countywide condition check
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County is expanding its Paving the Way program with a countywide sidewalk and accessibility ramp analysis. Macon-Bibb County said in a news release Tuesday that it contracted with Citylogix in April to assess about 350…
Shoplifting call leads to U-Haul chase in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two people were arrested after a shoplifting call led Bibb County deputies on a brief chase involving a U-Haul truck, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office says the shoplifting happened on Friday.…
Rain continues tonight; more storms tomorrow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Persistent light rain will continue through the evening and tonight around Middle Georgia before slowing and another round of storms is likely Wednesday as well. This Evening Overcast skies and widespread rain have been the theme…
Man dies after shooting at Fort Valley apartment complex
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man is dead after an overnight shooting at a Fort Valley apartment complex, according to Fort Valley Police Chief David Wilson.…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores June 8-12
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…
Crawford County girl 'so excited and so humble' to witness World Cup in person
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) – Back in April, Crawford County's Bailey DeWitt and her mother Susanna got the call of a lifetime, which ultimately led to two…
Republican governor candidate Rick Jackson makes final Georgia tour before runoff
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson is making a final tour of Georgia ahead of this week's runoff elections, positioning himself as…
Middle Georgia State, nonprofit teaming up to provide beds for children
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia State University and Sleep in Heavenly Peace are partnering to help provide beds for children in Middle Georgia and study…
Collins campaigns in Middle Georgia, highlights Trump endorsement in Senate race
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Congressman Mike Collins, who is running for U.S. Senate, campaigned in Middle Georgia on Monday and made his case to voters…
Off and on showers and storms expected tonight and tomorrow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Rain creeping north from South Georgia will stick around Middle Georgia tonight and tomorrow as a stationary front drapes across the Peach State. This Evening A mostly cloudy afternoon will stay that way heading into tonight…
Perry hires Jara Hurt as new downtown manager
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Perry has hired Jara Hurt as its new downtown manager. The city announced in a news release Monday that Hurt will lead efforts tied to Historic Downtown Perry’s growth, business development and community…
Baldwin schools, GMC adding wearable crisis alert badges
BALDWIN COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Baldwin County schools and Georgia Military College are adding wearable crisis alert badges to improve emergency communication and response times on local campuses.…
Dooley says Republicans need a political outsider for November
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp stood with Republican U.S. Senate candidate Derek Dooley on Monday as Dooley made the case that Republicans need a political outsider to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. Dooley and Kemp contrasted Dooley…
GDC investigating two inmate deaths at Washington State Prison
DAVISBORO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Department of Corrections is investigating the deaths of two inmates at Washington State Prison. GDC confirmed Monday that inmate Courtney Davis…
Inmate hospitalized after Dooly State Prison 'altercation'
UNADILLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Department of Corrections is investigating an "altercation" involving three inmates at Dooly State Prison. GDC confirmed Monday that it happened on Sunday, June…
Kemp points to shared record in support of Burt Jones campaign
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp publicly supported Lt. Gov. Burt Jones over the weekend in the Republican race for governor. During a news conference Monday morning, Kemp said he views Jones as the best option to defeat Democratic…
RECALL WATCH LIST: Baby formula, nasal spray, toys pulled over safety risks
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Several major product recalls and federal safety warnings have been issued across the United States in recent days, with health officials…
Man killed in crash on Bass Road in Macon
UPDATE: Bibb County deputies identified the man killed in a crash Monday morning as Robert Thomas Jackson. ORIGINAL STORY: MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that happened Monday morning on Bass Road near…
UPDATE: Ed DeFore memorial planned at sports complex bearing his name
UPDATE: A public memorial for former longtime Macon commissioner Ed DeFore is scheduled for Saturday, June 27 at the Ed DeFore Sports Complex. A family member…
UPDATE: Missing Macon man found safe in Byron
UPDATE: Bibb County deputies say Jackson was found safe in Byron. ORIGINAL STORY: MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a 66-year-old man who was reported missing Friday. Deputies say Leon Jackson was…