Georgia Business Focus: Georgia earns top ranking; Pirelli plans $1.2B expansion
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia has once again secured its reputation as the top state for business in Area Development magazine's annual ranking for the…
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Gray Dairy Queen hosts weekly prayer breakfast for Jones County students
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Before the school day begins, hundreds of Jones County students are gathering at the Dairy Queen in Gray for a weekly prayer breakfast. The event takes place every Wednesday and is open to students in grades…
Crimestoppers seeking woman wanted for cruelty to animals in Jones 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…
Macon man accused of firing through glass door toward deputy, 2 others
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon man was arrested Saturday after a deputy said he fired through a glass door toward the deputy and two other people on Napier Avenue. Kelsey Aujani Damali was charged with two counts of aggravated…
Getaway driver sentenced to 20 years in prison for Macon robbery spree
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A getaway driver in a four-day armed robbery spree during Thanksgiving break in 2022 has been sentenced to 40 years, with 20 years to serve in prison. Jamarious Tucker pleaded guilty Monday to charges including armed…
‘I’ll be losing money’: Macon rideshare driver weighs rising fuel costs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Gas prices continue to rise across Georgia, with the Macon metro now among the state's most expensive metro areas for fuel,…
Cooling temperature trend begins Wednesday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The cold front responsible for storms Tuesday afternoon and evening will begin to cool things off around Middle Georgia tomorrow afternoon. This Evening Isolated showers and a few storms will stick around through the evening with…
Warner Robins raises millage rate, expects $3.65 million in additional revenue
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mayor LaRhonda Patrick cast the deciding vote Monday to approve a 10-mill property tax rate after the Warner Robins City Council split 3-3. Council members Keith Lauritsen, Kevin Lashley and Clifford Holmes voted to approve…
More Middle Georgia families seeking emergency assistance, Salvation Army says
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Salvation Army says it's renewing its focus on the needs of Middle Georgia communities. As more families face financial challenges, the…
Burgers take center stage for Warner Robins Burger Week
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Burger lovers have a new reason to visit restaurants across Warner Robins. Kate Hogan, director of the City of Warner Robins' Community…
Dickey Farms Fall Festival returns Saturday with corn maze, food trucks and more
MUSELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Dickey Farms is welcoming families to Musella this weekend for its annual Fall Festival, featuring food trucks, vendors, live music and fall activities. The festival will take place…
Piedmont Macon offering free prostate cancer screenings at Macon Volunteer Clinic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Piedmont Macon is offering free prostate cancer screenings in Macon as health professionals encourage men to know their risk factors and get screened. Piedmont Macon will offer PSA…
Gray lifts boil water advisory, schools to reopen Wednesday
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Gray has lifted its boil water advisory following a water main break that disrupted water service, closed schools and impacted local businesses. Jones County Water Systems shared the city’s announcement Tuesday, saying conditions…
Monroe County man charged with aggravated assault after shooting incident
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Monroe County man was arrested Monday after allegedly firing two shots at a man who tried to intervene in a physical altercation, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said its…
18-year-old injured in shooting on Lions Place in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An 18-year-old man was injured in a shooting Monday evening on Lions Place, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the 4100 block of Lions Place shortly after 6 p.m. and found the…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores September 14-18
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, September 14 and Friday, September 18. Understanding…
Dogs rescued from storm drain in Baldwin County
BALDWIN COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Several dogs were rescued from a storm drain on Monday with help from multiple Baldwin County agencies. Baldwin County Fire Rescue said crews assisted Baldwin County Animal Control and the Water Department after several dogs…
Tuesday to bring highest rain odds for the week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Scattered showers and storms are likely over the back half of the day on Tuesday as a low pressure system moves through the southeastern US. This Evening The week is off to another hot start as…
Macon ranks among Georgia’s most expensive markets for gasoline
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Gas prices in Macon have reached $4.12 per gallon, placing the area among Georgia’s three most expensive metro markets as drivers across the state continue paying more at the pump. Georgia’s average price for regular unleaded…
Jones County schools remain closed Tuesday as Gray water disruption continues
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Jones County Schools will remain closed Tuesday after a water main break on Sunday led to a boil water advisory. The…
Eastman woman dies after house fire on Ben Giddens Road
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An Eastman woman died one day after firefighters rescued her from a burning home Saturday evening, according to city officials. The Eastman Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire on Ben Giddens Road around 7:44…
RECALL WATCH LIST: Frozen treats, pasta, toys and household essentials
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Several leading brands are pulling popular products from store shelves this week due to serious safety concerns. The recalls range from food…
Stratford-FPD rivalry is The End Zone’s Week 7 Game of the Week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Stratford and First Presbyterian Day renew a rivalry separated by just one win in the all-time series Friday, September 25, in The End Zone’s Week 7 Game of the Week. Sports anchor Rob Schiff and Chief…
Jones County schools closed Monday; Gray boil water advisory expected through at least Tuesday
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — All Jones County schools will be closed Monday, September 21, as a water disruption affects Gray, where a boil water advisory is expected to remain in effect until at least Tuesday. The school district announced the…
21-year-old man dies after shooting on Pio Nono Avenue in Macon
UPDATE: Coroner Leon Jones identified the man who died Sunday after being shot on Pio Nono Avenue as Jeremiah Quantez McCrary. ORIGINAL STORY: MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 21-year-old man died after a shooting on Pio Nono Avenue Sunday afternoon,…
Bibb County deputies investigating shooting that injured 3 on Parkview Court
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Three people are in stable condition at the hospital after a shooting on Parkview Court late Saturday night, according to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say they responded to the 800…
Bibb deputies identify 4-year-old in death investigation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 4-year-old girl who died following a “medical emergency” on Rocky Creek Road Saturday has been identified as Jayde Wooten, according to news releases from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the 1200 block…
Police: Juvenile hospitalized with apparent stab wounds in Warner Robins; arrest made
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A juvenile was taken to a hospital with apparent stab wounds early Saturday, and police arrested someone in connection with the assault, according to a news release from the Warner Robins Police Department. The release…
UPDATE: 15-year-old killed in Macon shooting
UPDATE (9/19/26): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office identified the teen killed in a shooting Friday as LaKendrick Jamari Banks. In a correction sent Saturday morning, deputies said he was 15. ORIGINAL STORY (9/18/26): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 16-year-old was…
Free Macon seminar offers safety training for houses of worship October 8
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A free seminar in Macon will offer safety training and grant information for leaders of houses of worship on Thursday, October 8. According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District…
One Bed – One Dream campaign aims to provide beds for 1,500 Bibb County children
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new community campaign is working to get Bibb County children off the floor and into a bed. The One Bed, One Dream campaign launched Friday at the Tubman African American Museum. The campaign is a…
UPDATE: Bleckley sheriff says juvenile held after school threat also made church threat
UPDATE (9/18/26): The juvenile taken into custody Thursday following a reported school shooting threat also expressed plans to carry out an “active event” at a church, according to an update Friday from the Bleckley County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office…
GBI: Nine-month Macon drug investigation leads to 7 arrests
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Seven people were arrested and 11 firearms were seized Tuesday as part of a nine-month drug investigation in Macon. According to a news release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the GBI’s Middle Georgia Gang Task…
Go Blue for Men luncheon encourages early prostate cancer screening
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Moving to Success is encouraging men to take charge of their health and learn more about prostate cancer. The organization held its second annual "Go Blue for Men" luncheon Friday, bringing attention to prostate health and…
All I-16 lanes reopen after tractor-trailer overturns in Twiggs County
TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — All lanes of Interstate 16 in Twiggs County reopened Friday afternoon after a tractor-trailer overturned near mile marker 26, according to Facebook updates from the Twiggs County Sheriff's Office. An initial alert posted at 1:23…
State Affairs Georgia to host Macon town hall on Georgia’s pedestrian safety crisis
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - State Affairs Georgia is bringing state leaders, transportation officials, advocates and journalists together in Macon Sunday for a public town hall focused on Georgia’s pedestrian safety crisis. The “Killed While Crossing” town hall will take place…
Chuck Leavell to bring music, stories and 'The Tree Man' to Macon Saturday September 19
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A legendary musician with deep roots in Middle Georgia is bringing his music, stories and passion for…
Middle Georgia Matters forum gives voters chance to hear from candidates
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia Matters was the message at a forum in Macon Thursday, where voters had the opportunity to hear directly from candidates running for office. Keisha Lance Bottoms, who is running for governor, spoke about several…
Baldwin County weighing alternatives to advertised 9.3-mill increase
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two Baldwin County commissioners proposed smaller property tax increases Thursday as residents demanded answers about county spending and warned that higher bills could strain their family budgets. During the first of three scheduled public hearings, Commissioner…
Deputies: Man arrives at hospital with graze wound after Pio Nono Avenue assault
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 20-year-old man was injured in an aggravated assault on Pio Nono Avenue Thursday afternoon, according to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The assault was reported just before 5 p.m. at 3753…
UPDATE: Missing 17-year-old Houston County girl found safe
UPDATE (9/17/26): Caysie Griggers has been found and is safe, according to an update Wednesday from the Houston County Sheriff’s Office. ORIGINAL STORY (9/16/26): HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Deputies are asking for help finding 17-year-old Caysie Griggers, according to…
Houston County sheriff keeps Flock data for 30 days; Perry police cut to 7
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Houston County Sheriff’s Office is keeping Flock license plate reader data for 30 days, despite the company’s new recommendation that law enforcement agencies retain the…
Terrence Edwards, Brian Snitker among Georgia Sports Hall of Fame’s 2027 class
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Former Washington County High School star Terrance Edwards and Atlanta Braves figures Brian Snitker and Terry Pendleton are among 10 people selected for the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame's Class of 2027. According to a news…
35-year-old man killed in head-on crash in Hancock County
HANCOCK COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 35-year-old man was killed and a 65-year-old woman was injured in a head-on crash Wednesday evening in Hancock County, according to Georgia State Patrol. GSP says a trooper from its Milledgeville post responded to…
41NBC's Tyrik Wynn and Fiona King to moderate Middle Georgia Decides 2026 Candidate Forum
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia voters will have an opportunity to hear directly from candidates running for offices across the ballot during the Middle Georgia Decides 2026 Candidate Forum Thursday, Sept. 17, in Macon. 41NBC morning anchors Tyrik Wynn…
Women United helps Middle Georgia ALICE families cover emergency expenses
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- For many working families, paying for everyday expenses can be a challenge. Women United, an affinity group of United Way of Central Georgia,…
Sunny skies and low humidity expected Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Thursday should be the most pleasant day across Middle Georgia this work week as cloud cover is very limited and humidity reaches its valley for the week. This Evening A partly sunny afternoon will become a…
UPDATE: Second Macon 7 Brew gets zoning approval for Zebulon Road
UPDATE (9/16/26): The Macon-Bibb County Planning and Zoning Commission approved both applications for a proposed second 7 Brew Coffee location in Macon, according to decision letters shared by the commission on Wednesday. At its September 14 hearing, the commission approved…
Warner Robins man gets 30 years in prison for repeated domestic abuse
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Warner Robins man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after a jury convicted him of 11 charges involving repeated abuse of his former girlfriend, according to a news release from the Houston…
Warner Robins man gets 10 years in prison for domestic assault
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Warner Robins man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges stemming from a domestic assault involving a handgun, according to a news release from the Houston County District…