Coroner: Pedestrian killed after being struck by vehicle late Saturday night
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is dead after being struck by a vehicle late Saturday night in the 2900 block of Pio Nono Avenue…
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Deputies: Woman in critical condition after Saturday morning shooting in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A woman is in critical condition after being shot early Saturday morning. According to a Bibb County Sheriff's Office news release,…
'Project Search' provides career opportunities for students with disabilities
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — De Andre Jackson, a senior at Northeast High School in Bibb County, has signed up for a one-year internship program designed specifically for…
Scattered thunderstorms possible all weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Afternoon thunderstorms are likely throughout this weekend around Middle Georgia as a summer pattern sets in. This Evening and Tonight Off and on isolated storms will persist…
Georgia Future Educator Signing Day celebrated at William S. Hutchings College and Career Academy
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Future Educator Signing Day was celebrated on Friday at William S. Hutchings College and Career Academy. Students…
Decision 2024: Meet Noah Harbuck, candidate for Georgia House District 145, Republican Primary
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three Democrat and three Republican candidates are qualified for the upcoming Georgia House District 145 election. De’Ron Rogers, Nancy…
Hometown Celebration 2024 in Milledgeville happening Friday
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It's time to get outdoors and enjoy what Milledgeville has to offer: its annual Hometown Celebration. Carlee Schulte, the Executive Director of Milledgeville Main Street,…
UPDATE: Two arrested in connection with fatal shooting of teen in Macon parking lot
(UPDATE 5/3): Two men have been arrested in connection with a death investigation on Tom Hill Sr. Boulevard on April 27. 20-year-old…
Early morning fire at Village North Apartments
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Police Department and Fire Department responded to an early morning structure fire located at 135 Ignico Drive. The fire took place…
Lockdown lifted for Howard High School and Middle School
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Howard High School and Howard Middle School were on lockdown after two intruders were reported on campus on Friday. The two intruders were…
BCSO: Man rams two patrol vehicles, attempts to hit deputies
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —A wanted man was taken into custody Wednesday, after Bibb County deputies say he attempted to hit them during a vehicle chase. According…
FBI: New DNA evidence found in Lake Oconee murders, $20K reward announced
EATONTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As the 10th anniversary of the Lake Oconee murders of Russell and Shirley Dermond approaches, FBI Atlanta revealed a possible breakthrough in the case. For the first time, DNA evidence not belonging to the victims has…
Georgia one step closer to establishing Ocmulgee Mounds as first national park and preserve
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff introduced legislation to establish Ocmulgee Mounds as Georgia's first national park and preserve. The…
Admiral Michael G. Mullen visits GMC's NewDay USA Center of Leadership
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Military College celebrated the opening of the NewDay USA Center of Leadership on Thursday with a visit from Admiral Micahel…
UPDATE: Warner Robins man arrested for murder of Macon woman in March
UPDATE (5/2/24): A Warner Robins man is now behind bars…
Decision 2024: Meet De'Ron Rogers, candidate for Georgia House District 145, Republican Primary
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three Democrat and three Republican candidates are qualified for the upcoming Georgia House District 145 election. De'Ron Rogers, Nancy…
HCFD: Fire truck crashes en route to deadly interstate crash
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Houston County Fire Department says one of its trucks was involved in a single-vehicle crash on Wednesday evening while en route…
Decision 2024: Meet Tangie Herring, candidate for Georgia House District 145, Democratic Primary
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three Democrat and three Republican candidates are qualified for the upcoming Georgia House District 145 election. Donald Druitt, Juawn…
Former Crisp County teacher arrested for child molestation
CRISP COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Crisp County Sheriff's Office arrested a teacher for aggravated child molestation. 38-year-old Allison Griswold was arrested on May 1 after a mandated…
Macon-Bibb marks 73rd annual National Day of Prayer at Rosa Parks Square
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Community and spiritual leaders gathered at Rosa Parks Square Thursday to observe the 73rd National Day of Prayer. Mayor Lester…
Cherry Blossom Derby Party prepares for sold out event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Cherry Blossom Derby Party is sold out and event organizers are expected to continue the 'Pinkest Party' on Earth. Hannah Theus, Director…
UPDATE: 1 dead in I-75 crash near Dooly-Houston County line
UPDATE (5/6): At least one person is dead following a crash on I-75 Wednesday afternoon, according to Houston County Coroner James…
Museum of Aviation prepares for National STEM Academy
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Museum of Aviation will be hosting multiple events for the National STEM Academy. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, but…
Macon man arrested in connection with overdose death
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has charged a Macon man with murder. Bibb County investigators arrested 29-year-old Travion Lorenzo Veal for the death of…
Temperatures continue to soar Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Highs will reach the upper 80s and lower 90s around Middle Georgia Thursday afternoon. The Rest of the Evening It will remain rather warm around Middle Georgia…
Forsyth thrift store celebrates second anniversary with community yard sale
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Nikkits Thrift Store in Forsyth is celebrating their 2nd anniversary with a community yard sale. Nicole Tanner, Owner of Nikkits Thrifts, says…
Georgia governor signs law requiring jailers to check immigration status of prisoners
ATLANTA (AP) — Jailers in Georgia must now check the immigration status of inmates and apply to help enforce federal immigration law, under a bill that gained traction after police accused a Venezuelan man of beating a nursing student to…
Decision 2024: Meet Donald Druitt, candidate for Georgia House District 145, Democratic Primary
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three Democrat and three Republican candidates are qualified for the upcoming Georgia House District 145 election. Donald Druitt, Juawn…
Fallen Georgia law enforcement officers honored at annual Georgia Public Safety Memorial Ceremony
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Fallen Georgia law enforcement officers were honored at the annual Georgia Public Safety Memorial Ceremony on Wednesday. Georgia Governor…
Houston County teenager sentenced to 50 years after deadly shooting
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- 17-year-old Javontae Ridley was sentenced on April 29 to 50 years in prison followed by 35 years on probation after a deadly…
Political sign dispute in Macon-Bibb sparks frustration among candidates
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- With early voting underway in Middle Georgia, a dispute over campaign signs in Macon-Bibb County has caused frustration among some candidates. Mayoral candidate Shekita…
5 from Middle Georgia charged in operation to catch online child predators
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — On Tuesday, a total of eight Georgia residents, with five of them from middle Georgia, were charged with allegedly attempting…
More heat and sunshine Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will rise into the mid to upper 80s Wednesday as cloud cover takes a step back. This Evening Mostly cloudy skies will remain with Middle Georgia…
UPDATE: 4th arrest made in connection with separate murders earlier this month
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Decision 2024: Meet Juawn Jackson, candidate for Georgia House District 145, Democratic Primary
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three Democrat and three Republican candidates are qualified for the upcoming Georgia House District 145 election. Donald Druitt, Juawn…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores April 22-26
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here's this week's Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, April 22…
A few hit or miss showers and storms expected this afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Good morning and happy Tuesday! This morning, we're starting off with mild temperatures in the 50s and 60s as clouds move into Middle Georgia.…
Macon-Bibb Board of Elections dismisses voter challenges; cites federal voting law
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Board of Elections members voted Monday to dismiss three voter eligibility challenges, citing the National Voter Registration Act, which bars…
Bibb County School District will fully implement USDA new school meal standards by 2027
BIBB COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Less sodium and fewer sugars are two school meal standard changes students will see once the new…
Rain odds jump for Middle Georgia Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A weak incoming cold front will bring scattered storms to Middle Georgia Tuesday. This Evening Partly cloudy skies will stay with Middle Georgia into tonight…
Woman arrested after hitting children at daycare in Monroe County
BOLINGBROKE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Monroe County Sheriff's Office arrested a daycare employee after she was seen on video hitting two children. According to a press release,…
Historic Preservation Class at MGA uncovers historical significance of Payne City
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Payne City was the topic at the Arts Complex at Middle Georgia State University on Monday. According to Susan Asbury, Assistant…
Bibb GOP chairman questions voter legitimacy, hearing scheduled for Monday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Nearly 800 voters in Macon-Bibb County have received letters from the Macon-Bibb Board of Elections informing them that their voter status has…
Bibb County Animal Shelter seeks donations as community pet food bank runs dry
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County Sheriff's Office Animal Services announced Friday its community food bank for family pets is empty again, and they're seeking donations of dry dog food to help local pet keep their animals at home and…
Houston County Coroner: Man killed after vehicle collides with trash truck
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead after a crash in Houston County Friday afternoon. According to Houston County Coroner James Williams, the crash happened shortly after noon on Highway 341 south of Hayneville. He says 76-year-old Walter…
Decision 2024: Meet Shekita Maxwell, candidate for Macon-Bibb Mayor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Shekita Maxwell is seeking the office of Macon-Bibb Mayor. She's facing incumbent Lester Miller. 41NBC’s Tucker Sargent spoke with each candidate ahead of…
City of Warner Robins issues reminder about teen curfew
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Warner Robins issued a reminder on Friday about the city's curfew for individuals ages 17 and under, with the exception of work and school-related functions. According to a City of Warner Robins…
28th Annual Pan African Festival of Georgia preparing for weekend of celebration
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 28th Pan African Festival of Georgia will be April 27 and April 28 at the Tubman Museum. The festival will begin…
Partly cloudy weekend ahead for Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - High pressure building off the southeastern coast of the US is setting up the region for a summer like pattern. This Evening Skies will…
City of Forsyth looks ahead to Summer Concert Series
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Forsyth is preparing for the annual Summer Concert Series at the Courthouse Square. Kemie Childs with Forsyth Main Street says…