UPDATE: Milledgeville father charged with murder in 3-year-old daughter’s death
UPDATE (9/28/26): The father of a 3-year-old girl who died after a shooting inside a Milledgeville home Saturday has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder…
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18-year-old Gray woman killed in three-vehicle crash in Laurens County
DUBLIN, Georgia- An 18-year-old woman from Gray was killed Sunday night in a three-vehicle crash in Laurens County, according to the Georgia State Patrol. Troopers from…
Baldwin County graduation rate jumps nearly 5 points to 86%
MILLEGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Baldwin County School District’s graduation rate climbed to 86% in 2026, an increase of nearly 5 percentage points from last year, according to…
New 2026 graduation rates released for Bibb and Houston schools
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- New 2026 graduation data show Houston County’s rate increased to a record 94.6%, while Bibb County’s rate was 87.64%. Georgia’s statewide graduation rate…
Gun violence prevention group responds to shooting that injured 12 in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Sandy Hook Promise is responding to the shooting at Carolyn Crayton Park that left 12 teenagers injured early Sunday morning. The national gun violence prevention organization…
Public asked to help find missing 15-year-old last seen in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is asking for the public’s help finding a 15-year-old who has been missing for…
UPDATE: Woman arrested in connection with Maynard Street shooting death
UPDATE (9/28/2026): A woman has been arrested in connection with the August shooting death of 45-year-old Dan Anderson, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies…
Truck struck by train in Monroe County, driver not injured
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A truck driver was not injured after a train struck the vehicle Monday morning in Monroe County, according to the Monroe County…
RECALL WATCH LIST: Meat, chicken stew and mattresses pulled for safety concerns
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT-DT) — U.S. agencies are urging consumers to check their kitchens and bedrooms after a series of major recalls involving meat, chicken stew and mattresses. Meat recall: More than 160,000 pounds pulled CREDIT:…
UPDATE: Birthday gathering moved to Macon park before 12 teens were shot, sheriff says
(Full news conference with Bibb County…
UPDATE: Missing Jones County girl found safe
UPDATE (9/27/26): The Jones County Sheriff’s Office said in an update Sunday that Arri Martin has been located and is safe. ORIGINAL STORY (9/24/26): GRAY, Georgia…
26-year-old woman killed in wrong-way crash on I-75 in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A 26-year-old woman was killed Saturday night in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 75 in Macon, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones identified the woman as Quintoriah Jones. The crash happened…
Deputies: Man dies after crash in north Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT-DT) — A 26-year-old man was killed in a crash in North Macon on Friday, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The say deputies responded to the 700 block of Forest Hill Road after around 6:10 p.m.…
Keisha Lance Bottoms discusses grocery tax relief plan in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Democratic nominee for governor Keisha Lance Bottoms discussed her plan to lower everyday costs for Georgia families during a roundtable in Macon Friday. Her Local Grocery and Family Essentials Tax Relief Plan would give cities and…
Baldwin County residents voice frustration as commissioners approve tax increase
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Baldwin County commissioners approved a 3.5-mill property tax increase Friday, setting the county's rate at 13.26 mills after residents again urged leaders to cut spending and find other ways to address the county’s financial problems. The…
UPDATE: 20-year-old arrested in Macon shooting that wounded 5 men
UPDATE (9/25/26): A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with Wednesday night's shooting near Anthony Road and Mercer University Drive that left five…
Macon-Bibb celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with festivals, music and community events
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a series of events highlighting Hispanic and Latino cultures, traditions and contributions. National Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 through October 15, but events in Macon-Bibb will…
Georgia’s summer burn ban ends next week in 54 counties
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia’s summer burn ban is set to end next week in 54 counties, including several across Middle Georgia. The restrictions will be lifted Thursday, October 1. The annual burn ban runs from May 1 through the end…
Raising Cane’s to open first Macon restaurant Oct. 19, hiring more than 110 crewmembers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Raising Cane’s will open its first Macon location at 4951 Riverside Drive on Oct. 19th, bringing its popular chicken finger meals to Macon along with more than 110 new jobs. The fast-food chain, known for its chicken…
Give Like Dolly Day supports free books for children in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A campaign inspired by Dolly Parton’s commitment to helping children is encouraging people across Middle Georgia to give back Friday. September 25 is Give Like Dolly Day, an effort supporting Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and its work…
Macon YDC teacher named Georgia DJJ Teacher of the Year
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A longtime teacher at the Macon Youth Development Campus has been named the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice's 2026-27 Teacher of the…
Helms College unveils new medical assistant training space in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Helms College has unveiled new training classrooms and learning labs for its School of Health Services in Macon. The new space includes…
Sunshine returns for a beautiful end to the work week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After a couple of overcast days around Middle Georgia the sunshine will be back along with below average temperatures to finish the week. This Evening Cloud cover has been stubborn over Middle Georgia since filling back…
Warner Robins man sentenced to life in prison for aggravated sexual battery, child molestation
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Warner Robins man was sentenced to life in prison Thursday after a jury found him guilty…
Every Southfield Elementary fifth grader receives new Nike shoes
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Fifth graders at Southfield Elementary School received a surprise Thursday that had them smiling from ear to ear. Through a partnership with Hope…
SR-71 Blackbird veterans meet visitors at Museum of Aviation through Saturday
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — One of the most celebrated aircraft in American history is drawing special attention this week at the Museum of Aviation…
Macon man found guilty of 21 federal drug, gun charges
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A federal jury found a Macon man guilty of 21 federal charges involving fentanyl, methamphetamine and firearms, including a machine gun, according…
Forsyth Fall Festival returns September 26 with vendors, kids’ zone and entertainment
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Downtown Forsyth is welcoming families for its Fall Festival and Community Yard Sale, featuring nearly 70 vendors, live entertainment, children’s activities and opportunities to…
Drone carrying marijuana, phones and tobacco intercepted near Johnson State Prison
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Law enforcement officers intercepted a drone carrying marijuana, tobacco, cellphones and other contraband intended for Johnson State Prison early Thursday morning,…
Macon-Bibb Count celebrates Frank Johnson Recreation Center renovations
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County is celebrating the completion of major renovations at the Frank Johnson Recreation Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday. The renovations include…
Wesleyan women’s club hockey team to make debut Sunday at Macon Coliseum
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Wesleyan College's first women's club hockey team will take the ice for the first time Sunday, September 27, at the Macon Coliseum. According to Wesleyan College, the Wolves will face Georgia Southern in an exhibition game…
Milledgeville schedules town hall on potential curfew ordinance
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Milledgeville will hold a town hall meeting Tuesday, September 29, on a potential curfew ordinance, months after city leaders and police discussed overnight restrictions for children 16 and younger. According to a public…
Habitat for Humanity builds two homes in Macon’s Napier Heights neighborhood
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two families in Macon are getting closer to having a place to call home as Habitat for Humanity builds two new…
Peach County schools to install weapons detectors within 6 weeks
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Peach County schools are taking new steps to strengthen school safety. The district has announced a new weapons detection system designed…
14-year-old arrested after TikTok post involving student photos, Gray police say
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 14-year-old Jones County High School student was arrested after a TikTok post featuring photos of students prompted an investigation, according to the Gray Police Department. Police said they were notified Tuesday about a TikTok post…
Coolest afternoon in months expected Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - High temperatures Thursday afternoon will be the lowest they’ve been since late spring across Middle Georgia tomorrow. This Evening It’s been a cloudy one around Middle Georgia this afternoon and while some clearing is expected through…
Sheriff: No remains found in Warner Robins backyard search for Dustin Wallace, $15K reward offered
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Investigators searching for Dustin Wallace found no human remains or evidence of a burial in a Warner Robins backyard, according to a news release issued Wednesday from the Houston County Sheriff’s Office. The search began…
Macon man sentenced to 8 years in prison after two Houston County chases
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon man has been sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty in two November chases involving Houston County deputies. According to a news release from the Houston County District Attorney's Office, 23-year-old…
Georgia Business Focus: Georgia earns top ranking; Pirelli plans $1.2B expansion
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia has once again secured its reputation as the top state for business in Area Development magazine's annual ranking for the…
Gray Dairy Queen hosts weekly prayer breakfast for Jones County students
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Before the school day begins, hundreds of Jones County students are gathering at the Dairy Queen in Gray for a weekly prayer breakfast. The event takes place every Wednesday and is open to students in grades…
Crimestoppers seeking woman wanted for cruelty to animals in Jones 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…
Macon man accused of firing through glass door toward deputy, 2 others
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon man was arrested Saturday after a deputy said he fired through a glass door toward the deputy and two other people on Napier Avenue. Kelsey Aujani Damali was charged with two counts of aggravated…
Getaway driver sentenced to 20 years in prison for Macon robbery spree
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A getaway driver in a four-day armed robbery spree during Thanksgiving break in 2022 has been sentenced to 40 years, with 20 years to serve in prison. Jamarious Tucker pleaded guilty Monday to charges including armed…
‘I’ll be losing money’: Macon rideshare driver weighs rising fuel costs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Gas prices continue to rise across Georgia, with the Macon metro now among the state's most expensive metro areas for fuel,…
Cooling temperature trend begins Wednesday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The cold front responsible for storms Tuesday afternoon and evening will begin to cool things off around Middle Georgia tomorrow afternoon. This Evening Isolated showers and a few storms will stick around through the evening with…
Warner Robins raises millage rate, expects $3.65 million in additional revenue
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mayor LaRhonda Patrick cast the deciding vote Monday to approve a 10-mill property tax rate after the Warner Robins City Council split 3-3. Council members Keith Lauritsen, Kevin Lashley and Clifford Holmes voted to approve…
More Middle Georgia families seeking emergency assistance, Salvation Army says
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Salvation Army says it's renewing its focus on the needs of Middle Georgia communities. As more families face financial challenges, the…
Burgers take center stage for Warner Robins Burger Week
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Burger lovers have a new reason to visit restaurants across Warner Robins. Kate Hogan, director of the City of Warner Robins' Community…
Dickey Farms Fall Festival returns Saturday with corn maze, food trucks and more
MUSELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Dickey Farms is welcoming families to Musella this weekend for its annual Fall Festival, featuring food trucks, vendors, live music and fall activities. The festival will take place…
Piedmont Macon offering free prostate cancer screenings at Macon Volunteer Clinic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Piedmont Macon is offering free prostate cancer screenings in Macon as health professionals encourage men to know their risk factors and get screened. Piedmont Macon will offer PSA…