TELFAIR COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Telfair County man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison and his co-defendant to 10 years after they pleaded guilty to charges involving a minor. 25-year-old Noah Zackery Cason of McRae was…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has identified an inmate who died after being found unresponsive inside his cell at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center. 37-year-old Brandon Joe McCoy was found unresponsive in his cell around…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Looking for something to do this weekend? From a major country music concert to a classic fairy tale brought to life on stage, there are plenty of events happening across Middle Georgia. Here are five events…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Leaders and members of the Georgia NAACP are gathering in Macon this week for the organization’s 84th Annual Georgia State Conference Convention. The three-day event includes plenary sessions, workshops and programs focused on leadership development, youth…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia National Fair announced its Food Fight judging panel Thursday, with 41NBC anchor Tucker Sargent among the nine judges who will choose the best sweet and savory entries. Fairgoers are invited to watch the competition…
KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Lake Joy Trails of Terror is using its Halloween season to raise money and resources for local children facing critical or life-altering illnesses. Owner Mike Kelly says the haunted attraction originally started as a way to…
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two wanted men were arrested Thursday after a chase ended at a Byron home, where both were found hiding in the attic, according to Peach County Sheriff Robert "Buck" Shannon. Shannon identified the men as 44-year-old…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia voters have until Monday, October 5, to register or update their information ahead of the November 3 general election. State Rep. Miriam Paris and state Sen. David Lucas are urging voters to check their registration…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After a sunny end to September the clouds and rain are moving in for the first weekend of October. This Evening There have been more clouds this afternoon than any day so far this week however…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County firefighters are reminding residents to get a daily burn permit and follow safety rules before burning leaves and yard debris…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 50-year-old woman died after her pickup struck the back of a tractor-trailer on Interstate 75 South Thursday afternoon, according to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The crash closed all southbound lanes,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Newly crowned Miss Macon Elise Higgins is using her title to advocate for mental health resources for student-athletes and representation for female…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The second annual Unionville Homecoming will bring residents together Saturday for an afternoon of free food, live music, games and community resources. The free event will be held from…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County safety leaders focused on preventing pedestrian crashes and deaths Thursday during the 2026 Pedestrian Safety Review Board Safety Summit. The summit was held in recognition of National Pedestrian Safety Month. Community leaders, safety advocates…
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Four people were sentenced in Jones County in cases involving crimes against children and family violence, according to the Ocmulgee District Attorney’s Office. Jonathan Wright pleaded guilty to 20 counts of sexual exploitation of children…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect in connection with a theft at North Macon Park. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the theft happened around 10:24 p.m. September 25…
UPDATE (9/30/26): Two more people have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting at CC Food Mart, according to a news release from the Milledgeville Police…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is warning about a rental scam involving Holiday Cove Apartments in Forsyth. In a Facebook post, the sheriff's office said someone using the name "Sheehan Kevin" on social media is trying…
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Byron Elementary School has been named a 2026 Cafeteria of Excellence, recognizing its work to provide nutritious meals and incorporate Georgia Grown products into its menu. School…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As the calendar flips from September to October the humidity will return ahead of high rain odds this weekend. This Evening It's been another sunny and hot day around Middle Georgia as temperatures largely peaked in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Multiple people are facing charges in connection with the shooting at Carolyn Crayton Park that injured 12 teenagers. As the investigation continues, Macon-Bibb County commissioners are discussing what they believe needs to happen next to address…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County prosecutors are asking a judge to revoke a $30,000 bond that David Vincent Pitts had been out on since 2023 after he was charged in the Carolyn Crayton Park shooting that injured 12 people…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An elderly Perry woman reported losing about $70,000 to people posing as federal, court and law enforcement officials, according to a news release from the Perry Police Department. Police identified 26-year-old James L. Card and 31-year-old…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after shots were reportedly fired from a vehicle on Commanche Drive Wednesday morning. According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the 600 block of Commanche Drive just before…
UPDATE: No measles cases have been linked to Jasper County Charter System school buildings, and no close contacts have been identified in its schools, according to a statement from the district. The statement follows the Georgia Department of Public Health's…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Community, arts and economic development leaders gathered in Perry Wednesday to explore how creativity can help shape Georgia communities. The retreat is presented in partnership with the Georgia Economic Placemaking Collaborative, Georgia Arts Innovation Network and…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two men have been arrested after Perry Police recovered two mini-bikes stolen from a Tractor Supply earlier this month. According to a news release from the Perry Police Department, two Coleman Powersports mini-bikes, valued at $899.99…
UPDATE (9/30/26): The man investigators say set a woman on fire in Jones County in April has pleaded guilty and been sentenced to 40 years, with the first 30 years to be served in confinement. According to a Facebook post…
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 community…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Five people are now facing charges in connection with the shooting at Carolyn Crayton Park that injured 12 teenagers. The Bibb…
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Houston County is breaking ground on an $11 million water plant located on Highway 127 near the intersection of Moody Road. The new facility will expand water capacity as the county continues to grow. County…
By THOMAS BEAUMONT, BILL BARROW and STEVEN SLOAN Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Republicans once saw Georgia and North Carolina as promising pieces of their strategy to keep control of the Senate. But hopes of winning the two states have been…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Unbeaten Peach County hosts Mary Persons on Friday, October 2, in The End Zone’s Week 8 Game of the Week as 41NBC brings viewers highlights from six Middle Georgia football games. Sports anchor Rob Schiff and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff’s Animal Services is inviting the community to its 3rd annual Pumpkins and Paws event in October. The event…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County School District says it found no administrative summaries, memos, timelines, or responsive emails about the August 31 stabbing at Southwest High School. The district did provide an “Isolated Incident Notification” that had been sent…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a robbery Tuesday morning at the Central Georgia Regional Credit Union on Ingleside Avenue. According to…
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…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Republican nominee for Georgia governor Rick Jackson brought his campaign…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Above average temperatures are likely again Tuesday afternoon even as overnight conditions remain below normal for this time of year. This Evening A sunny afternoon will become another clear and cool night around Middle Georgia. Overnight…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Historic Macon Foundation is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Fall Flea Market, its largest annual fundraiser supporting historic preservation and community revitalization efforts.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff David Davis says adults could face charges if investigators determine they knew teens had guns…
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Firefighters are battling a house fire outside Tennille, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office. According to a Facebook post, the fire is in the 500 block of Kelly Creek Lane. Deputies, EMS crews and…
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A traffic stop in Monroe County led to the seizure of several pounds of suspected drugs and items authorities say are commonly associated with prison drops, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies conducted…
UPDATE (9/28/26): The father of a 3-year-old girl who died after a shooting inside a Milledgeville home Saturday has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder…
DUBLIN, Georgia- An 18-year-old woman from Gray was killed Sunday night in a three-vehicle crash in Laurens County, according to the Georgia State Patrol. Troopers from…
MILLEGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Baldwin County School District’s graduation rate climbed to 86% in 2026, an increase of nearly 5 percentage points from last year, according to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- New 2026 graduation data show Houston County’s rate increased to a record 94.6%, while Bibb County’s rate was 87.64%. Georgia’s statewide graduation rate…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Sandy Hook Promise is responding to the shooting at Carolyn Crayton Park that left 12 teenagers injured early Sunday morning. The national gun violence prevention organization…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is asking for the public’s help finding a 15-year-old who has been missing for…
UPDATE (9/28/2026): A woman has been arrested in connection with the August shooting death of 45-year-old Dan Anderson, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies…