UPDATE: Third defendant pleads guilty in Morris Bank fraud scheme
UPDATE (2/18/26): A third defendant has now pleaded guilty in connection with the Morris Bank fraud scheme. According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s…
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Shower odds increase Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WGMT) - Shower odds will increase around Middle Georgia Thursday despite the fact that more sunshine is expected than Wednesday afternoon. This Evening It's been a mostly cloudy but warm day around Middle Georgia for the middle of…
Georgia blood drives impacted as Red Cross faces shortage
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The American Red Cross is urging people to donate blood after recent winter storms led to a significant drop…
Perry appoints Mitchell Worthington as assistant city manager
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Perry has appointed Mitchell Worthington as its new assistant city manager. Perry City Council approved the appointment during its February 17 meeting, according to a news release sent on Wednesday. The release says…
Bishop presents $1 million check for Crawford County youth center
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Crawford County is receiving $1 million in federal funding for a new youth center. Congressman Sanford Bishop presented a ceremonial check to…
UPDATE: Bibb deputies release photos of Circle K armed robbery suspects
UPDATE (2/18/26): The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has released surveillance photos of the two suspects in Tuesday's armed robbery at Circle K on Riverside Drive.…
Fort Valley man pleads guilty in deadly 2024 shooting
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Fort Valley man was sentenced to 45 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges stemming from a 2024 fatal shooting,…
Douglass Theatre celebrates 105 years of culture, history, and black excellence in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Douglass Theatre is celebrating its 105th anniversary with a month-long lineup of events honoring its rich legacy in…
Crimestoppers seeking woman wanted for account fraud assault in Bibb 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 community involvement in locating fugitives. Crime Stoppers partners with media outlets and…
UPDATE: Deputies identify 3 killed in Lake Wildwood shooting Tuesday
UPDATE (10 p.m.): The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has identified the three people who died Tuesday as 49-year-old Brande Summers, 21-year-old Haliegh Summers and 51-year-old Ray Summers. UPDATE…
UPDATE: Republican Steven McNeel wins District 18 Senate runoff
UPDATE (10:20 p.m.) - Republican Steven McNeel has won the runoff election for Georgia State Senate District 18, according to unofficial results posted by the Georgia Secretary…
Two arrested after series of burglaries, car break-in in Bleckley County
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two people have been arrested following a series of property crimes in Bleckley County. According to the Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and investigators responded last week to multiple incidents, including residential burglaries on Dillard Road…
Macon-Bibb County hires new chief information officer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County has hired a new chief information officer to lead its Information Technology Department. County commissioners on Tuesday approved Mayor Lester Miller's recommendation to appoint Tekquell Watson as Macon-Bibb County’s new Chief Information Officer. The…
North Central Health District installs harm reduction vending machines in Macon-Bibb, Houston County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The North Central Health District has installed two harm reduction vending machines — one at the Macon-Bibb County Health Department…
More cloud cover returns Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - While the new week has been quite sunny to start more clouds are expected the rest of the week beginning Wednesday. This Evening There’s been plenty of sun around Middle Georgia on this Tuesday afternoon however…
Leaders reflect on legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson after his death
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Reverend Jesse Jackson, a protégé of Martin Luther King Junior and two-time presidential candidate who led the civil rights movement for…
Longtime Davisboro Fire Chief Al Alligood dies at 71
DAVISBORO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Longtime Davisboro Fire Chief and community leader William Alton "Al" Alligood has died. He was 71. Alligood died peacefully at his home on…
Atrium Health Navicent shares resources during American Heart Health Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent is sharing resources with the community during American Heart Month. Cardiothoracic surgeon Anthony Holden at Atrium Health Navicent says…
Jones County man arrested after deputies say he shot nephew
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Jones County man has been arrested after deputies say he shot his nephew during an argument earlier this month. According to the Jones County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded on February 9 to a report of…
Two arrested after shots fired into occupied Eastman home
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two people have been arrested in connection with a shooting into an occupied home earlier this month in Eastman, according to the Eastman Police Department. Police say officers responded to a report of shots fired on…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores February 9-13
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, February 9 and Friday, February 13. Understanding…
Bibb deputies investigating weekend armed robbery at Macon gas station
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery at a gas station on Hartley Bridge Road. According to a sheriff's office news release, deputies were called to the Texaco at 4535 Hartley Bridge Road…
Sunny and warm again Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will reach into the 70s across Middle Georgia as skies remain mostly sunny. This Evening A clear and sunny afternoon will become a clear and cool night across Middle Georgia. The wind will remain light…
UPDATE: Missing Jones County girl found safe
UPDATE: Adrianna Marie Aughenbaugh has been found and is safe, according to an update Monday by the Jones County Sheriff’s Office. As of Monday afternoon, deputies have not provided an update on the status of Damyian Smith. ORIGINAL STORY: GRAY,…
Tech support scams on the rise; local expert provides key red flags
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As online scams continue to target consumers, local agencies marked Safer Internet Day this week by warning people about common tech support fraud schemes designed to steal money and personal information. Tech support scammers often use…
Macon-Bibb County sues apartments owners over shootings, gang activity, and hundreds of 911 calls
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Macon-Bibb County filed suit Monday in Bibb County Superior Court against the owners of Autumn Trace Apartments, seeking a court order to fix what the county describes as a public nuisance at the Rocky Creek Road complex.…
Tykes, Tots, & Teens consignment event sees record 800 sellers in Perry
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Inside the McGill Building at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, aisles are packed with clothing, toys, books and baby gear.…
Fire on Central Avenue in Milledgeville ruled arson; $10,000 reward offered
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Investigators say a fire that damaged a home on Central Avenue early Friday was intentionally set, and Georgia Arson Control is…
Rain odds climb over Valentine’s weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Clouds will arrive Saturday ahead of much needed rain around Middle Georgia on Sunday. This Evening A sunny and seasonal afternoon will give way to a clear and chilly night. Conditions are dry around the region…
Wedding bells ring at Bibb County Magistrate Court ahead of Valentine’s Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Wedding bells are ringing at the Bibb County Magistrate Court, and many couples like Tony Chatfield and Venus Causey lined…
Pleasant conditions cap off the work week Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures slightly above average along with sunny skies will stick around Friday afternoon. This Evening It's been a lovely day after the midweek rain from Wednesday. It will be another chilly night with temperatures likely to…
Goodwill providing high schoolers with inexpensive prom dresses
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Prom night is a night every girl looks forward to, but affording that dream dress can get expensive. 41NBC spoke with Shaneika Raines,…
DA: Macon man pleads guilty in domestic violence shooting, avoids prison time
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon man pleaded guilty Wednesday to shooting at his former girlfriend and her daughter during a domestic violence incident…
Piedmont Macon Behavioral Health offers programs for substance use, addiction
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Piedmont Macon Behavioral Health is urging community members to seek help if they are struggling with substance abuse and addiction. Kyle James, an addiction counselor…
New Tai Chi sign brings self-guided wellness to downtown Macon park
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Visitors to Spirit of Macon Park in downtown Macon can now practice Tai Chi on their own, thanks to a new instructional sign installed this week by the Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority. The sign includes illustrated…
Macon Mall site considered for future casino development
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority has signed a letter of intent that could eventually lead to a casino and hotel development at the Macon Mall, according to a news release from Macon-Bibb County on Thursday.…
Local florist says Valentine’s Day is biggest holiday of the year for business
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - With Valentine's Day coming up, one local florist says the holiday is the biggest time of the year for…
Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller hosts first council of clergy luncheon of the year
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller met with faith leaders Thursday for the first Council of Clergy luncheon of the year. The event focused on unity and partnership and provided updates on what’s happening across the county. During…
Georgia Business Focus: Tariff debate, air ambulance expansion, STEM growth, fiber coverage, and fuel prices
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia is making headlines this week with major developments affecting households across the state. From debate over…
Man arrested after commercial burglary on Emery Highway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was arrested in connection with the burglary of a commercial business, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The burglary happened about…
Spoon Risper named head football coach, athletic director at Macon County
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Sheddrick "Spoon" Risper has been named the new head football coach and athletic director at Macon County High School. The Macon…
Man arrested for fatal hit-and-run in Twiggs County
UPDATE (2/12/2026) A man has been arrested after a woman was killed during a hit-and-run crash in Twiggs County, according to the Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office. According to a news release, James Artchie Veal of Wilkinson County was arrested and charged…
Former Vice President Kamala Harris brings 107 DAYS book tour to Macon, looks ahead to 2026 midterms
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Downtown Macon was the site of a national political conversation as former Vice President Kamala…
'Suspected partial human remains' found near church in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Investigators are working to determine the origin of suspected partial human remains found Wednesday afternoon in Monroe County. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and investigators responded to a wooded area near St.…
Sunshine and more seasonal temperatures return Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A colder night is expected around Middle Georgia following a cold front passage Wednesday afternoon and evening. This Evening It was a wet morning across Middle Georgia to get Wednesday started; while most of that rain…
Houston County judge sentences former assistant principal to life in prison
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Houston County judge has sentenced a former Warner Robins assistant principal to life in prison plus 30 years after a jury convicted him on multiple child sex abuse charges. According to a Houston County…
Crimestoppers seeking man wanted for aggravated assault in Bibb 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…
Warner Robins approves rezoning for homes, small commercial site on Lake Joy Road
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins city council approved a rezoning request this month for 16.3 acres along Lake Joy Road near…
Warner Robins man gets 15-year sentence after identity fraud and failure to register as sex offender
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 38-year-old Warner Robins man was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to identity fraud, entering an automobile and failing to register as a sex offender. According to a Houston County District…
Jury convicts felon for possessing firearm, providing false information to deputies
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man has been convicted of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and giving false information to a law enforcement officer following a September 2021 traffic stop, according to a news release from the Macon…