Great Pumpkin Festival returns to Cochran for 50th anniversary
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Great Pumpkin Festival is returning to downtown Cochran this month, marking the 50th anniversary of the community event. The festival will be…
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Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores September 28-October 2
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…
Oglethorpe sets midnight curfew for homecoming weekend
OGLETHORPE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Oglethorpe will have a citywide midnight curfew during homecoming weekend October 23-25, according to a notice shared on Facebook by Mayor Jimmy Daniels Jr. on Monday. The notice says large gatherings and loitering will not be…
Two Butler residents arrested on drug charges in Reynolds
REYNOLDS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Butler residents were arrested Monday after Reynolds police say they found suspected methamphetamine during a traffic stop. In a Facebook post, the Reynolds Police Department said an officer stopped a vehicle for expired registration and…
Fire Prevention Week: Red Cross, Jones County fire department share home safety tips
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - During Fire Prevention Week, the American Red Cross and Jones County Fire Department are reminding families to have a…
Sunshine returns Tuesday for Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Following a cloudy and wet weekend series of days the sunshine comes back for the middle of the work week. This Evening Overcast skies will stick around through the evening across Middle Georgia before clearing out…
Macon-Bibb C.A.R.E.S. event to connect residents with trauma support, resources
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with local agencies to host a free community trauma response event Wednesday. Macon-Bibb C.A.R.E.S. will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. October 7 at the Tubman Museum, located…
Meet Miss Central Georgia's Teen Carrington Hayes: Platform, goals and future plans
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Miss Central Georgia's Teen Carrington Hayes is beginning her year with a focus on community involvement, mentorship and raising awareness…
24-year-old Tennille man dies after car crashes into tree, catches fire
TENNILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 24-year-old Tennille man died after his car struck a tree and caught fire late Saturday night, according to Georgia State Patrol. GSP says a trooper responded to the area of Smith Street around 11:20 p.m.…
RECALL WATCH LIST: Walmart grill brushes, frozen berries and hand warmers recalled
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A wave of urgent product recalls spanning grocery aisles and home goods shelves. From kitchen staples like fresh produce and frozen berries to everyday tools such as grill brushes and rechargeable hand warmers, here's this week's…
Today is the deadline to register to vote in Georgia for the November 3 election
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia voters have until Monday, October 5 to register to vote or update their voter registration information ahead of the November 3, 2026 General/Special Election. How to register to vote in Georgia To register to vote…
Georgia launches 24/7 hotline for child care feedback
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgians can now share their experiences and concerns about child care through a new 24/7 hotline launched by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning. The program, called "DECAL Listens," is being conducted in collaboration…
Dooly County Sheriff identifies 2 killed in Vienna block party shooting; 35 others injured
(UPDATE: 7:15PM)- VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Authorities have identified the two people killed in a mass shooting at a neighborhood block party in Vienna that also left 35 people injured. During a news conference Sunday night, Dooly County Sheriff Craig…
GBI: 2 dead, 35 injured in shooting at Vienna block party
UPDATE: Crisp Regional Hospital says it treated 26 patients following the mass shooting in Vienna that left two people dead and 35 others injured. In a social media post, the hospital said its emergency department began receiving patients around 2:11…
Dublin High School teacher Noromo Stanley earns district Teacher of the Year honor
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Long before Noromo Stanley became a teacher at Dublin High School, he was a student in Cameroon who understood that getting an education was not something everyone could take for granted. “Education was a luxury,” Stanley said.…
Houston County app lets family violence victims submit anonymous tips
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Six months after launching an anonymous family violence reporting feature, the Houston County Sheriff's Office says the app is giving victims another way to come forward without immediately identifying themselves. "We had homicides that were…
New W.T. Anderson Health Center opens in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A $7.4 million investment by Atrium Health Navicent is bringing a newly renovated and relocated healthcare center to Macon. The W.T. Anderson Health Center offers multiple healthcare services in one location, including trauma and surgery, orthopedics,…
GBI says CyberTip led to arrest of Byron man in child exploitation case
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested a Byron man as part of a child exploitation investigation. The GBI says 34-year-old Tracy Robert Fuller is charged with two counts of child molestation and two counts of second-degree…
Meet Miss Macon's Teen Emmy Taylor: Platform, goals and future plans
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Miss Macon’s Teen Emmy Taylor is stepping into her new title with a focus on connecting generations and raising awareness about…
Meet Miss Central Georgia Nya Floyd: Platform, goals and future plans
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Newly crowned Miss Central Georgia Naya Floyd is using her title to promote mentorship, education and community involvement across the region.…
UPDATE: Caretakers charged in death of Jones County child
UPDATE: (10/2/26): Investigators have determined that Reva Ogles and George Togeg, who were the boy's caretakers, were aware that the child had died on Tuesday, according to the Jones County Sheriff's Office. They say despite knowing of the child's death,…
Telfair County man sentenced to 20 years in federal prison in child sexual abuse case
TELFAIR COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Telfair County man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison and his co-defendant to 10 years after they pleaded guilty to charges involving a minor. 25-year-old Noah Zackery Cason of McRae was…
Bibb County inmate identified after being found unresponsive in jail cell
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has identified an inmate who died after being found unresponsive inside his cell at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center. 37-year-old Brandon Joe McCoy was found unresponsive in his cell around…
Weekend Watch: Events happening across Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Looking for something to do this weekend? From a major country music concert to a classic fairy tale brought to life on stage, there are plenty of events happening across Middle Georgia. Here are five events…
Georgia NAACP to hold 84th annual state convention in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Leaders and members of the Georgia NAACP are gathering in Macon this week for the organization’s 84th Annual Georgia State Conference Convention. The three-day event includes plenary sessions, workshops and programs focused on leadership development, youth…
Georgia National Fair Food Fight features 23 sweet and savory entries
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia National Fair announced its Food Fight judging panel Thursday, with 41NBC anchor Tucker Sargent among the nine judges who will choose the best sweet and savory entries. Fairgoers are invited to watch the competition…
Lake Joy Trails of Terror raises money to support local children and disability playground
KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Lake Joy Trails of Terror is using its Halloween season to raise money and resources for local children facing critical or life-altering illnesses. Owner Mike Kelly says the haunted attraction originally started as a way to…
Sheriff: Two fugitives arrested after barricading themselves in Byron home
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two wanted men were arrested Thursday after a chase ended at a Byron home, where both were found hiding in the attic, according to Peach County Sheriff Robert "Buck" Shannon. Shannon identified the men as 44-year-old…
Georgia voter registration deadline is Monday, October 5
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia voters have until Monday, October 5, to register or update their information ahead of the November 3 general election. State Rep. Miriam Paris and state Sen. David Lucas are urging voters to check their registration…
Rain odds begin to climb Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After a sunny end to September the clouds and rain are moving in for the first weekend of October. This Evening There have been more clouds this afternoon than any day so far this week however…
Macon-Bibb burn ban ends, but daily permits are still required
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County firefighters are reminding residents to get a daily burn permit and follow safety rules before burning leaves and yard debris…
Woman dies after pickup strikes tractor-trailer on I-75 South in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 50-year-old woman died after her pickup struck the back of a tractor-trailer on Interstate 75 South Thursday afternoon, according to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The crash closed all southbound lanes,…
Meet Miss Macon Elise Higgins: Platform, goals and future plans
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Newly crowned Miss Macon Elise Higgins is using her title to advocate for mental health resources for student-athletes and representation for female…
Second annual Unionville Homecoming set for Saturday in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The second annual Unionville Homecoming will bring residents together Saturday for an afternoon of free food, live music, games and community resources. The free event will be held from…
Macon-Bibb safety summit focuses on preventing pedestrian deaths
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County safety leaders focused on preventing pedestrian crashes and deaths Thursday during the 2026 Pedestrian Safety Review Board Safety Summit. The summit was held in recognition of National Pedestrian Safety Month. Community leaders, safety advocates…
4 sentenced in Jones County child exploitation, family violence cases
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Four people were sentenced in Jones County in cases involving crimes against children and family violence, according to the Ocmulgee District Attorney’s Office. Jonathan Wright pleaded guilty to 20 counts of sexual exploitation of children…
Deputies seek suspect in North Macon Park concession stand theft
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect in connection with a theft at North Macon Park. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the theft happened around 10:24 p.m. September 25…
UPDATE: Two more arrested in fatal CC Food Mart shooting in Milledgeville
UPDATE (9/30/26): Two more people have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting at CC Food Mart, according to a news release from the Milledgeville Police…
Monroe County sheriff warns of Holiday Cove Apartments rental scam
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is warning about a rental scam involving Holiday Cove Apartments in Forsyth. In a Facebook post, the sheriff's office said someone using the name "Sheehan Kevin" on social media is trying…
Byron Elementary named 2026 Cafeteria of Excellence
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Byron Elementary School has been named a 2026 Cafeteria of Excellence, recognizing its work to provide nutritious meals and incorporate Georgia Grown products into its menu. School…
Cloud cover and humidity begin to climb with the start of October
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As the calendar flips from September to October the humidity will return ahead of high rain odds this weekend. This Evening It's been another sunny and hot day around Middle Georgia as temperatures largely peaked in…
Macon-Bibb commissioners discuss youth violence after Carolyn Crayton Park shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Multiple people are facing charges in connection with the shooting at Carolyn Crayton Park that injured 12 teenagers. As the investigation continues, Macon-Bibb County commissioners are discussing what they believe needs to happen next to address…
Prosecutors seek to revoke David Pitts’ 2023 bond after Carolyn Crayton Park charges
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County prosecutors are asking a judge to revoke a $30,000 bond that David Vincent Pitts had been out on since 2023 after he was charged in the Carolyn Crayton Park shooting that injured 12 people…
Police: Elderly Perry woman loses $70,000 in government impersonation scam
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An elderly Perry woman reported losing about $70,000 to people posing as federal, court and law enforcement officials, according to a news release from the Perry Police Department. Police identified 26-year-old James L. Card and 31-year-old…
Bibb County deputies investigate shots fired from vehicle on Commanche Drive in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after shots were reportedly fired from a vehicle on Commanche Drive Wednesday morning. According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the 600 block of Commanche Drive just before…
Five measles cases confirmed in Jasper County family
UPDATE: No measles cases have been linked to Jasper County Charter System school buildings, and no close contacts have been identified in its schools, according to a statement from the district. The statement follows the Georgia Department of Public Health's…
Arts and culture take center stage in Perry community development discussion
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Community, arts and economic development leaders gathered in Perry Wednesday to explore how creativity can help shape Georgia communities. The retreat is presented in partnership with the Georgia Economic Placemaking Collaborative, Georgia Arts Innovation Network and…
2 arrested after stolen mini-bikes recovered in Perry police investigation
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two men have been arrested after Perry Police recovered two mini-bikes stolen from a Tractor Supply earlier this month. According to a news release from the Perry Police Department, two Coleman Powersports mini-bikes, valued at $899.99…
UPDATE: Man sentenced after Jones County attack that left woman severely burned
UPDATE (9/30/26): The man investigators say set a woman on fire in Jones County in April has pleaded guilty and been sentenced to 40 years, with the first 30 years to be served in confinement. According to a Facebook post…
Crimestoppers seeking man wanted for hit-and-run 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 effort to encourage community…