Mayor, sheriff respond after four killed in Macon violence
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating multiple shootings across Macon over the past two days that left four people dead and several…
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Bitter temperatures return overnight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will drop well below freezing overnight tonight before a warming trend takes over the next few days. This Evening A sunny and blustery afternoon will give way to a clear and bitter night around Middle…
Crimestoppers seeking man wanted for family violence 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…
Eric Drive to close for sewer line work in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Eric Drive in Warner Robins will be temporarily closed for critical infrastructure improvements, according to the City of Warner Robins. The closure will begin February 26 and is expected to continue through March 17, weather…
Multiple shootings over the weekend leave 4 dead, several injured in Macon-Bibb
BIBB COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a series of violent incidents that unfolded across Macon over the past two days, leaving four people dead and several others injured. Sheriff David J. Davis says deputies…
55-year-old woman shot on Dewey Street in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 55-year-old woman was shot Sunday afternoon in Macon, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Macon-Bibb E-911 received a call at 2:37 p.m. reporting a shooting in the 1300 block of Dewey Street. Deputies say…
7-year-old among three injured in Macon shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Three people, including a 7-year-old child, were shot early Sunday morning in Macon, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The shooting happened in the 700 block of Key Street and was reported to the Macon-Bibb…
Weaver Middle School hosts "Money Moves" workshop
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Friday Weaver Middle School hosted Midsouth Community Federal Credit Union for a “money moves” workshop, that teaches seventh- and eighth-grade students' financial stability. The Bibb County School District is in partnership with the Midsouth Community Federal Credit Union, and director of gear…
Ocmulgee Mounds: Preserving 12,000 Years of Human History as America Marks Its 250th Anniversary
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As America celebrates 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Middle Georgia’s Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical…
Macon-Bibb EMA hosting free weather radio giveaway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is passing out weather radios for free. According to a news release, the agency will give away 1,300 free…
One person dead in Jones County crash
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Sheriff's Office says a person died in a wreck on Friday night. According to a post on its Facebook page, the Sheriff's Office said deputies and First Responders were "working a fatality wreck"…
Former contractor nurse with Johnson County Sheriff's Office arrested
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A former contractor nurse with the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office faces multiple charges after an investigation that began in January. According to the Sheriff's Office, 45-year-old Erin Everett was arrested Friday, charged with two counts of …
Bibb County deputies searching for third suspect after shooting inside Mercer Drive store
BIBB COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Investigators say the incident happened a little after 11 a.m. on February 14 at the Sprint Foods located…
Strong to severe storms remain possible Saturday; blustery conditions likely Sunday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The second of two cold fronts will arrive Saturday bringing a stronger round of storms and powerful winds behind the front will take over Sunday as winter temperatures make a return. This Evening and Overnight …
St. Paul AME Church to host CPR and heart health class
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – St. Paul AME Church and MAGS CPR Life Changing Destiny, LLC are hosting a class to help people recognize the differences…
Hay House to host “Night at the Museum” with Theatre Macon and Macon Pops
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Hay House is partnering with Theatre Macon and Macon Pops to host “Night at the Museum.” The event…
Rutland schools, Porter Elementary placed on lockdown during Skipper Road search
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Schools on the Rutland campus and Porter Elementary School were placed on lockdown Friday morning as law enforcement conducted a search…
Thunderstorm odds climb as the work week comes to an end
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A pair of cold fronts will bring opportunities for thunderstorms to Middle Georgia both Friday and Saturday. This Evening While this morning had plenty of clouds things have been clearing for many around Middle Georgia late…
Mayor Harry G. Bone Bridge reconstruction frustrates Milledgeville drivers
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Mayor Harry G. Bone Bridge in Milledgeville has been under construction since last May, frustrating drivers and businesses. The Georgia Department of…
UDA executive director clarifies agreement tied to potential Macon Mall casino
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority recently signed a letter of intent that could eventually lead to a casino and hotel development at the Macon Mall. UDA executive director…
UPDATE: GoFundMe campaigns started for victims of Forsyth apartment fire
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Fundraisers have been started for families impacted by a fire at a Forsyth apartment building on Wednesday that left one person dead…
Youth SAYS! to host youth-led “We Are History” showcase
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – YOUTH SAYS! is hosting its third annual YOUTH SAYS! Extravaganza, a youth-led event titled “We Are History: Living Legends — When…
Television legal analyst Nancy Grace returns to Mercer University to share journey from tragedy to national success
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Nancy Grace, a double Mercer Bear who earned both her undergraduate and law degrees from…
Macon man arrested after Houston County chase ends in PIT maneuver rollover
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man was arrested and faces multiple charges after fleeing from police after a failed traffic stop. According to…
UPDATE: Woman, child identified after fatal crash on I-75 S in Bibb County
UPDATE (2/18 - 9:35 pm.) - Bibb County Deputy Coroner Luann Stone identified the two people killed in a crash on Interstate 75…
One dead, two hospitalized after apartment fire in Forsyth
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One person is dead and two others were taken to the hospital after an apartment fire Wednesday afternoon in Forsyth. According to a…
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…
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,…