Macon business owners call for action on abandoned Pio Nono Avenue building
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Facebook post calling out Macon-Bibb County leaders has drawn renewed attention to the former Anderson Diner building along Pio…
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Washington County deputies make arrests after Monday night shooting
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 19-year-old Tennille man and a 17-year-old girl have been arrested in connection with a shooting reported late Monday night in Washington County. According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called just before…
McRae-Helena turning 'little random tree' outside City Hall into community Christmas display
McRAE-HELENA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A "little random tree" outside McRae-Helena City Hall is turning into a community holiday project. The City of McRae-Helena shared a post on social media inviting residents, especially children, to help decorate the tree after city…
Cloud cover increases Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures and cloud cover will increase around the Peach State Wednesday. This Evening Conditions have warmed nicely from Monday afternoon as 24 hour temperature jumps have hovered around 15 degrees. The wind has been light from…
41NBC partners with Salvation Army to help distribute Angel Tree gifts to Middle Georgia families
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The holiday season is a time of joy, but for many families, it can also be a…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores December 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 Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, December 8 and Friday, December 12. Understanding…
Jones County man charged after puppy abandoned, run over in parking lot
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Jones County man has been charged with animal cruelty after deputies say a puppy was abandoned in a convenience…
Warner Robins pauses new liquor and vape businesses for six months
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Warner Robins City Council unanimously approved a six-month moratorium Monday night on issuing licenses for new retail liquor package stores and businesses primarily selling vape, CBD, tobacco and related products. The resolution, introduced by…
Macon lottery player wins $50,000 Powerball prize
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon lottery player is heading into the holiday season with a $50,000 Powerball win after buying a ticket at a Riverside Drive gas station, according to the Georgia Lottery. The winning ticket was purchased at…
Mother still searching for answers four years after son disappears in Houston County
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More than four years after a Houston County man was reported missing, his mother says she is still searching for answers and hoping someone will come forward with information about what happened to her son.…
Police warn of zero tolerance DUI enforcement through New Year’s Day
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins police are warning drivers ahead of the Christmas and New Year's holidays that enforcement against drunk and drug-impaired driving is increasing statewide. According to a news release from the Warner Robins Police Department,…
Middle Georgians need to drip faucets again tonight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - . This Evening A sunny and cool day will give way to another clear and frigid night across the Peach State. This time, however,…
Why Perry hit pause on new liquor store approvals
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Anyone looking to open a liquor store in Perry will have to wait at least six months after the Perry City Council approved…
Warner Robins Police: Store clerk shot during struggle over firearm
BONAIRE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A store clerk was injured Monday after a struggle over a firearm inside a convenience store. According to the Warner Robins Police Department, officers responded to reports of a shooting at the Friendly Food Store located…
Warner Robins man sentenced to 25 years in fentanyl overdose case
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Warner Robins man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for distributing fentanyl in a case prosecutors say…
Former Fort Valley Mayor Pro Tem LeMario Brown enters Senate District 18 race
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Former Fort Valley Mayor Pro Tem LeMario Brown announced his candidacy Monday morning for the recently vacated Senate seat in Georgia’s District 18. According to Brown’s campaign release, he is prioritizing issues that include tackling the…
Man sentenced to life in prison for Macon woman's murder
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Years after Harriett Patrick was killed, a Bibb County jury found Queteavis Quayshon Simmons guilty of malice murder. According to a news release from the Office of District Attorney Anita Howard, Patrick was shot on October…
Forsyth Mayor closes out tenure before District 18 Senate campaign
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Forsyth Mayor Eric Wilson will preside over his final City Council meeting Monday evening, closing out a decade-long tenure as he prepares…
Cold front this weekend to bring arctic blast ahead of next week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The week is finishing on a warming trend however a cold front passage this weekend will reverse that trend ahead of Monday. This Evening It’s been a sunny end to the week and temperatures have also…
Cochran man sentenced to 30 years in Middle Georgia drug trafficking case
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Cochran man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison following a guilty plea in a large-scale Middle Georgia drug trafficking investigation. According to the Houston County District Attorney’s Office, 36-year-old Jermaine Ronnell Hughes…
Robert Edwards no longer head football coach at Washington County High
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Washington County School District announced Friday that Robert Edwards will no longer serve as head football coach at Washington County…
Two teens sentenced as adults in Houston County bus stop robbery
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two 15-year-olds have been convicted and sentenced as adults in Houston County after pleading guilty to robbing a younger student…
Students, staff collect toys at Tattnall Square Academy for Kids’ Yule Love
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Tattnall Square Academy held its annual Kids' Yule Love toy drive on Friday, collecting donations for children in need ahead…
Central Georgia Autism to host annual Christmas Party for families December 13
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Central Georgia Autism is inviting families to celebrate the holidays at its annual Christmas Party on Saturday, December 13. The…
Monroe County deputies report hundreds of oxycodone pills seized on I-75
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two men are facing trafficking charges after Monroe County sheriff’s deputies say they found hundreds of suspected oxycodone pills during a…
Christmas at the Trails helps Kathleen woman continue medical treatment
KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Kathleen family is sharing its journey through years of serious illness as community support helps a young woman continue critical medical…
Temperatures warm again Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Wind will return to the southwest ahead of Friday morning allowing a warming trend to take over to finish the work week. This Evening It’s been a mostly sunny day across Middle Georgia however it’s also…
Joel Taylor returns to Macon as Mercer Bears' head football coach
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mercer University has moved quickly to fill its football coaching vacancy, announcing Thursday that Joel Taylor has been named the Bears’ 22nd…
Warner Robins man sentenced to 20 years in brother’s killing
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Warner Robins man has been sentenced to the maximum prison term after pleading guilty to killing his brother during a domestic dispute last year. According to the Houston County District Attorney’s Office, 31-year-old Joseph…
Roger Jackson earns GHSA Inspiration Award
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A longtime Central High School advocate and community leader is being recognized statewide for decades of service to students and families in Bibb County. Roger Jackson, the longtime president of the Central Chargers Booster Club, has…
Forsyth issues boil water advisory for several neighborhoods
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Forsyth has issued a boil water advisory for several areas following a water main break on Old Brent Road that caused low water pressure in parts of the system. The advisory, issued Thursday…
Deck the Paws: Humane Society of Houston County hosting holiday fundraiser in Perry
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Heritage Oaks Park in Perry and will feature…
Houston County shelter to open Sunday and Monday as temperatures drop
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With below-freezing temperatures forecast for Middle Georgia, Haven Hope House will open its doors Sunday and Monday nights to provide shelter for those experiencing homelessness. The shelter will open at 6 p.m. Sunday and Monday…
UPDATE: Deputies looking for Macon man they say is tied to Arkwright Road vehicle break-ins
UPDATE (12/10/25): Bibb County investigators are…
Woman hospitalized after vehicle hits Monroe County fire station
BOLINGBROKE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 70-year-old Twiggs County woman was taken to the hospital Wednesday after her vehicle left the roadway in Bolingbroke and hit Monroe County…
Forsyth Mayor Eric Wilson to step down to prepare for State Senate District 18 run
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Forsyth Mayor Eric Wilson says he will step down next week to qualify for the January 20…
Special election set for State Senate District 18 in January
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) - A special election will be held January 20 to fill the State Senate District 18 seat vacated by Senator John Kennedy, according to a notice issued Wednesday by Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. The district includes…
Doctor: Cold weather brings uptick in flu, RSV and respiratory infections
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - With winter just days away, doctors say colder temperatures bring a rise in seasonal illnesses such as respiratory infections, colds,…
Weak cold front tonight to drop temperatures Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After a nice warmup Wednesday afternoon cooler conditions will return Thursday. This Evening While there has been plenty of sunshine throughout the day today a handful of clouds will pass overhead as a cold front moves…
Georgia Power plan could cut residential bills after 2028
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Power says it is proposing future savings for customers, but the changes would not happen right away. The company says it has submitted a proposal to the Georgia Public Service Commission that could lower the…
Annual Christmas Feast & Toy Giveaway happening in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The event will take place on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Terminal Station, 200 Cherry Street, downtown Macon, starting at 11 a.m. The…
“Releaf” Your Community: Tree Giveaway happening in Macon and Warner Robins
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMMGT) - Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful and Keep Warner Robins Beautiful are teaming up for a special community tree giveaway. The event will feature…
City of Perry imposes 6-month pause on new liquor store licenses
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Last week, the Perry City Council approved a six-month moratorium on issuing liquor licenses. Officials say the move is a precautionary step to review zoning and licensing rules, not a permanent ban. "This temporary pause allows…
Former Vice President Kamala Harris to Bring Her 107 DAYS Book Tour to Macon, GA
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The event will take place on Tuesday, February 11, 2026, at Macon City Auditorium, in partnership with…
Johnson County Sheriff: 19-year-old arrested, faces 20 child exploitation charges
EMANUEL COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 19-year-old man is behind bars after a multi-agency child exploitation investigation led to his arrest in Emanuel County. According to…
Taylor County deputies searching for 'armed and dangerous' suspect
TAYLOR COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man wanted on multiple charges and is warning the public to stay away…
UPDATE: Police say two dogs captured in deadly Oglethorpe attack case
UPDATE (12/9/25): The Oglethorpe Police Department says two pit bulls connected to the deadly…
Usher’s New Look brings generative AI training to Macon students
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More than 400 students at Central Fine Arts and International Baccalaureate High School are taking part in a two-day empowerment experience focused…
Clothing the G.A.P. holiday drive returns to Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Several community organizations are coming together for the Clothing the G.A.P. for all Generations, Ages, and People Holiday Drive in Macon. The event will…
Human book chain in Milledgeville transfers books into newly remodeled library
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – People in Milledgeville gathered Tuesday to move thousands of books by hand from the Hancock branch to the newly renovated…