GEORGIA BUSINESS FOCUS: High gas prices, Gray Aldi opening, Mother’s Day spending
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — New investments in agriculture and behavioral health, the arrival of a popular grocery chain, rising gas prices and important consumer…
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C-130 aircraft move to cause delays on Highway 247
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Drivers in Houston County should expect significant delays Sunday morning as a military aircraft is moved across a major highway to the south side of Robins Air FOrce Base. According to the Houston County Sheriff’s…
Centerville man sentenced to life after sexual battery conviction
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Centerville man has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of aggravated sexual battery and other charges following a jury trial. According to the Houston County District Attorney’s Office, 42-year-old Gary…
Man found injured in Warner Robins, assault under investigation
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Police in Warner Robins are investigating an aggravated assault after a man was found injured Monday night. In response to a 41NBC inquiry, Warner Robins Police said officers responded to a location on Ignico Drive…
Off and on storms possible through tonight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A slow advancing cold front will continue to bring showers and storms to Middle Georgia through tonight and into tomorrow. This Evening and Overnight …
Law enforcement seizes guns, drugs during Macon traffic operation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A multi-agency traffic enforcement operation in Macon led to more than a dozen arrests and the seizure of drugs and firearms, according to…
Macon, Gray officials urge water conservation as Georgia enters Level 1 drought response
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Environmental Protection Division has declared a Level 1 drought response across the state. The first level…
Paula’s Closet provides free clothing each week in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A local clothing center in Macon is providing free clothing and essentials each week to people in need, including those experiencing homelessness and…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspections April 20-24
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.…
Foot chase ends with arrest near downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was arrested Monday evening after deputies say he ran from law enforcement near downtown Macon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the call came in around 6:22 p.m. to the Macon-Bibb E-911 Center…
Georgia enters Level 1 drought, Macon-Bibb water remains stable
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - State officials have issued a Level 1 drought response across Georgia, and local leaders are encouraging voluntary water conservation. According to a news release from Macon Water Authority, Macon-Bibb County's water supply remains stable, and there…
Middle Georgia firefighters deploy to help battle South Georgia wildfires
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Fire departments across Middle Georgia are coming together, answering the call for help as wildfires continue to burn in Brantley County. Four…
Atrium Health expands student therapy access
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —Atrium Health’s school-based virtual therapy program is now offering students in middle through high school students' greater access to mental health services. The virtual mental health services address…
Clouds and rain chances climb again starting Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new pattern that will bring several rain chances is taking over Georgia starting Tuesday. This Evening A sunny evening will lead to a…
GDC: 12 inmates charged in Washington State Prison deaths
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Twelve inmates have been charged in connection with a deadly "disturbance" earlier this year at Washington State Prison, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. All 12 inmates are charged with felony murder, aggravated assault,…
Early voting begins across Georgia for May Primary Election
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Early voting is officially underway across Georgia for the upcoming May 19, 2026 primary election. Officials say this extended window is designed to make voting more accessible and convenient for residents across the state. For those…
RECALL WATCH LIST: Safety risks, reported incidents and urgent actions for families
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A series of new product recalls are making headlines this week, with potential risks ranging from burns and choking hazards…
Filming in Macon to bring street closures near Capricorn Studios
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Film crews will be working in parts of Macon in early May as production begins on a feature film. According to a notice from Tap Out Productions, crews will film scenes for the movie Comeback King at…
Head-on crash in Macon County leaves one dead
MACON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — One person is dead after a head-on crash early Saturday morning in Macon County, according to the Georgia State Patrol. Troopers say the…
Crime Stoppers seeks woman wanted for trafficking heroin 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…
Middle Georgia middle school athletes shine at state track meet
LILBURN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A group of middle school track and field athletes from across Middle Georgia turned heads at the Georgia Middle School State Championships, delivering multiple podium finishes and a state title. According to coach Hoy Thurman III…
Baldwin County gets FEMA funding for generators in disaster plan
MILLEDGVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Baldwin County is set to benefit from federal funding aimed at strengthening disaster preparedness, as part of a broader effort across the Southeast. The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced more than $41.5 million in funding for projects…
UPDATE: Northside High School returns to normal after threat prompts code yellow
UPDATE (11:29 A.M.) Northside High School has returned to normal operations after a Code Yellow was lifted following a reported threat, with officials saying no one on campus was ever in danger, according to the Houston County School District. Principal…
UPDATE: Bomb threat at Bleckley County High School cleared, students return safely
UPDATE (10:55 A.M.) The Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office says the threat has been cleared and all students will return to the school. ORIGINAL (10:37 A.M.) COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Law enforcement and emergency personnel are responding to a reported bomb…
Macon woman killed in crash on Harrison Road
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A deadly crash in Bibb County is under investigation after a single-vehicle accident claimed the life of a woman. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the crash happened just before noon Sunday on Harrison Road near…
Macon woman in critical condition after shooting on Crestview Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT-DT)- A woman is in critical condition following a shooting late Sunday night in Macon, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded just before 11 p.m. to reports of a person shot in the 1800 block…
Bibb County deputy arrested after striking handcuffed inmate
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Bibb County deputy was arrested on a simple battery charge after an internal investigation found he struck a handcuffed inmate, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Frank Flucas, who was assigned to the…
Former Bibb County deputy arrested on battery charge after internal investigation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A former Bibb County deputy was arrested on a battery charge following an internal investigation into a use-of-force incident, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said Kenneth Hester, who was assigned to the Animal…
Haddock man arrested on child molestation charges
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Haddock man was arrested on multiple child molestation charges following an investigation into allegations involving a minor, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. 24-year-old Michael Talton Lee Barnes was charged with four counts of…
Milledgeville man arrested on child exploitation charge
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was arrested for sexual exploitation of children following an online investigation, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. 21-year-old Zakarie Ralston of Milledgeville was charged with one count of sexual exploitation of children. Investigators…
Middle Georgia organizations provide aid to South Georgia communities in need
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Local organizations in Middle Georgia are collecting donations and providing aid to communities in South Georgia following recent hardship. Lizella Baptist Church is donating items including snacks,…
Two men arrested after Monroe County traffic stop leads to pursuit
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two men were arrested following a traffic stop that led to a vehicle pursuit, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the incident began April 24 when a Monroe County deputy conducted a traffic…
Peach County man found guilty of rape during game night
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was found guilty of rape after prosecutors say he assaulted a woman while she was intoxicated and asleep following a game night at her home, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office.…
Man convicted of aggravated stalking after months of harassment in Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was convicted of aggravated stalking after prosecutors say he subjected his former partner to months of harassment, break-ins and threats following the end of their relationship, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s…
Storm chances finally return this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Scattered storms are likely Saturday and more activity could be possible Sunday as a cold front stalls out over Georgia this weekend. This Evening Partly sunny and warm conditions will continue through the evening before things…
The Douglass Theatre - Georgia’s American Journey
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In downtown Macon, the Douglass Theatre stands as a powerful symbol of African American culture, entrepreneurship, and artistic expression. Dr. Shelton Land, Executive Director of…
Warner Robins man sentenced to 20 years after pleading guilty to family violence, firearm charges
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Warner Robins man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple violent and felony charges stemming from two separate incidents, according to the Houston County District Attorney’s Office. 36-year-old…
Warner Robins under Level 1 drought, city urges water conservation
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Drought conditions across much of Georgia have led state officials to place several areas, including Warner Robins, under a Level 1 drought designation, triggering mandatory conservation efforts and public awareness measures, according to the City…
Baldwin County fires county manager after audit reveals major financial issues
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Baldwin County Board of Commissioners voted Wednesday to terminate County Manager Carlos Tobar following a forensic accounting report that identified significant financial management issues. Audit details breakdown in spending controls During the April 22 meeting, a…
Deputy arrested, fired after internal investigation in Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Bibb County sheriff’s deputy has been arrested and fired after investigators determined she struck a compliant suspect during an arrest earlier this…
Deputies say man arrested after chase in stolen car in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man is in custody after deputies say he led them on a chase in a stolen vehicle Wednesday while…
Two inmates hospitalized after fight at Bibb County jail
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two inmates were hospitalized after a fight inside the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center Wednesday night, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.…
Three plead guilty in federal gun, drug case in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Three Macon men have pleaded guilty or been sentenced in a federal firearms and drug trafficking investigation that resulted in dozens of weapons being taken off the streets, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the…
Robins Air Force Base reports $4.48 billion economic impact
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Robins Air Force Base leaders say the base's total economic impact for 2025 was $4.48 billion. Leaders shared updates, economic impacts and…
GDOT proposes truck-only lanes on I-75 between Monroe and Henry counties
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Department of Transportation is in the early stages of a plan to add dedicated commercial vehicle lanes along…
Smoky conditions likely to continue Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Ongoing fires in South Georgia continue to grow and wind from the south will keep pushing smoke from them into Middle Georgia. This Evening It’s been another partly sunny and warm afternoon across Middle Georgia…
Dodge County firefighters join fight against Brantley Highway 82 Wildfire
DODGE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Dodge County Fire Department has joined efforts to contain the Brantley Highway 82 wildfire in south Georgia, which continues to threaten local communities. Early Thursday morning, the department dispatched two fire trucks and four…
WEEKEND WATCH: Festivals, book sales and family fun across Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Looking for something to do this weekend in Middle Georgia? From vibrant cultural festivals and strawberry treats to massive book sales, the weekend is packed with things to do for all ages and interests. Pan…
Cochran-Bleckley Chamber announces lineup of upcoming community events
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Cochran-Bleckley County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a series of upcoming events aimed at bringing the community together, including networking opportunities, live entertainment…
Autism Awareness Fair to connect Middle Georgia families with resources and support
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Families in Middle Georgia will soon have the opportunity to connect with vital resources and support at an upcoming Autism…