19-year-old dead after vehicle crash in Macon, investigation underway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 19-year-old is dead after a crash that happened on Jones Road at School Road on Saturday, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's…
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UPDATE: Missing Bibb County man found safe
UPDATE (9/16): Carl Isiah Ford has been located, according to deputies. He’s safe and has been reunited with his family. ORIGINAL STORY (9/10): MACON, Georgia…
Democratic VP candidate Governor Tim Walz coming to Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Democratic candidate for Vice President, Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota, will travel to Georgia Monday night for a series of political events in Macon and Atlanta. The trip will begin with Walz's arrival in Macon…
Hillyer-Kernaghan House added to Historic Macon's 'Fading Five' list for 2024
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Historic Macon Foundation announced this week that the Hillyer-Kernaghan House will be its newest target for preservation, replacing the Willingham-Mcbrearty…
Crawford County Detention Officer turns himself in
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –A Crawford County Detention Officer turned himself in on Friday after being accused of providing inmates with a cell phone and vapes in the jail. Crawford…
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigating death of missing person found in Jonesboro
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a man who was reported missing on Wednesday and later…
Macon’s Sleep in Heavenly Peace chapter building beds for children, aiming for 100 by December
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The newly-formed Macon chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a non-profit organization dedicated to building beds for children in…
Picnic in the Park is moved due to a rainy weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Due to the weather, the Food Truck Festival planned for Carolyn Crayton Park on Saturday, has been moved. The festival will now be held at the Macon State Farmers Market, located at 2055 Eisenhower Parkway from…
Cloudy and wet conditions continue through the weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia will continue to see cloudy conditions with shower and storm opportunities this weekend. Georgia is stuck between two areas of low pressure:…
Perry Police vehicle rear-ended while assisting with traffic control on I-75
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Perry Police patrol vehicle was rear-ended while helping with traffic control on I-75 at the Exit 136 overpass on Friday. According to a Facebook post, the patrol vehicle had its emergency lights activated at the…
Downtown Macon to get Muscogee translation signage
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Leaders from the Macon-Bibb County community and the Muscogee (Creek) Nation announced Friday, the addition of street signs in downtown Macon that will translate to…
WRPD: Man faces multiple charges after search warrant execution leads to narcotics seizure
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Warner Robins Police Department arrested a man on multiple drug trafficking charges after seizing narcotics on Thursday.…
Schools in Macon County closed after bullet holes found at high school
UPDATE: Schools in Macon County abruptly closed Friday morning after staff at Macon County High School discovered what appeared to be approximately 13 bullet…
UPDATE: No school for Taylor County School District Friday
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Bibb deputies seek information after man dies following 'physical altercation'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man has died after being involved in a "physical altercation" last week. According to a Bibb County Sheriff's Office news release,…
Sparta Police: Man arrested after threatening victims with gun, resisting arrest
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Sparta Police arrested a man Wednesday morning after he threatened two people with a gun and led officers on a foot…
Mayor's Literacy Alliance launches month-long Literacy Celebration in Macon-Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb Mayor's Literacy Alliance (MBMLA) started its first-ever month-long Literacy Celebration with a luncheon unveiling a two-generation strategic plan to improve…
Francine's remnants to bring more storms tonight/tomorrow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More rain will be possible tonight with widespread scattered storms expected tomorrow afternoon and evening. This Evening Skies will remain overcast around the region, however…
UPDATE: Driver identified in deadly I-16 crash, lanes reopen
UPDATE: (4 p.m.) - The driver killed in the deadly crash has been identified as 42-year-old Keith Bridgett of South Carolina, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's…
Society Garden hosting its first country festival this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Society Garden is set to host its inaugural Country and Western Fest on Saturday, September 14. The event will take place at The Society Garden, located at…
Joshua's Wish: 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run set for Saturday, September 21
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and Joshua's Wish is hosting its 15th annual 15K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run. The race is Saturday, September…
UPDATE: Hilltop Elementary School cleared, no threat found
UPDATE (8:30 p.m.): The Houston County Sheriff's Office says…
Deputies arrest 2 men in contraband drop attempt at Washington State Prison
DAVISBORO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies intercepted an attempted contraband drop near Washington State Prison early Wednesday morning. According to a Washington County Sheriff's Office…
Suspect detained after being accused of threat toward Dodge County Middle School
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A suspect has been detained in connection with a verbal threat made toward Dodge County Middle School. That's according to…
Rain from Francine has arrived; stronger storms possible tomorrow and Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Hurricane Francine's out rain bands have reached Middle Georgia, however larger hazards loom in the coming days as the system moves…
Macon-Bibb County honors victims and first responders on 23rd anniversary of September 11th attacks
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Wednesday marks 23 years since the tragic events of September 11th, 2001, when terrorist attacks shook the nation.…
NewTown Macon reports surge in new businesses downtown
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — NewTown Macon has reported a significant increase in business in downtown Macon. According to the organization, dozens of new businesses have opened their doors in 2024,…
Centerville gym remembers 9/11 victims with annual stair climb tribute
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In remembrance of those who lost their lives in the September 11th attacks, Crunch Fitness in Centerville is hosting its annual tribute…
Democrats gather in Macon to watch presidential debate
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dozens of Democrats gathered at Overtyme Bar and Grill in Macon Tuesday night to watch the first presidential debate between former President Donald Trump…
UPDATE: Bibb County School Board adopts 14.674 millage rate, raising property taxes
UPDATE (9/10): The Bibb County School Board…
Sheridan Health Center offers housing and healthcare to Macon's homeless population
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County is taking another step to assist those in the area who are without homes. The Sheridan Center and Respite…
Clouds arriving ahead of late week rain courtesy of Francine
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Clouds have moved into Middle Georgia following a sunny morning, however rain will hold until tomorrow. This Evening Cloud cover will…
New mural painting in progress in downtown Macon to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A work of art is underway as a new mural is currently being painted in downtown Macon.…
Twiggs County School District postpones events after ammunition discovery and unsubstantiated threat
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Twiggs County School District has postponed all…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores September 2-6
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — This week's Restaurant Report Card provides the latest food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department…
UPDATE: Arrest made after threat in Telfair County, schools remain closed Tuesday
UPDATE (10:30 p.m.): Telfair County Sheriff Sim Davidson…
Former Georgia Governor Nathan Deal holds book signing at Mercer's Roberts Academy
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mercer’s Roberts Academy was packed on Monday as former Georgia Governor Nathan Deal held a book signing for his new…
Mostly sunny and pleasant Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - There will be one more sunny day for Middle Georgia before clouds arrive courtesy of Tropical Storm Francine. This Evening Partly to mostly cloudy skies from the…
UPDATE: Middle Georgia schools, law enforcement respond to social media threats; several arrests made
UPDATE (9/10 - 4:50 p.m.) - The Bibb County School District identified the two people arrested on Sunday as a 13-year-old and a 17-year-old.…
Warner Robins hosts inaugural International City Experience
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The inaugural International City Experience in Warner Robins attracted hundreds of people to Perkins Field on Saturday. The festival, which ran from 10 a.m.…
Woman dies in crash on I-75 south in Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One person died in a crash on Interstate 75 south on Saturday that shut down all lanes. According to a Bibb County…
THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Dodge County visits ACE in our Game of the Week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The ACE Gryphons hosted the Dodge County Indians in Week 4 of The End Zone. The Indians (3-0)…
King of Soul Festival honoring Otis Redding gets underway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Third Annual King of Soul Festival kicks off tonight in Macon, paying tribute to the legendary Otis Redding. The festivities will commence at…
Fighting for Reproductive Freedom Bus visits Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Vice President Kamala Harris' "Fighting for Reproductive Freedom Bus" stopped in Macon on Friday at Carolyn Crayton Park. Excited supporters greeted the bus. Tina Hobson, a big supporter of Vice President Kamala Harris and Tim Walz…
Pilot Club of Jones County to host Touch-A-Truck
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Pilot Club of Jones County is hosting Touch-A-Truck to raise funds for brain awareness. Pilot Club member, Beth Coon, says the event is…
Middle Georgia Regional Library encouraging residents to sign up for library card
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Middle Georgia Regional Library is encouraging the community to sign up for a library card during the month of…
Cloudy weekend on deck for Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cloud cover will linger this weekend even once rain from the system slows. This Evening Light rain has been ongoing for much of Middle Georgia throughout the lunchtime/afternoon hours. Heavier rain is creeping in from the…
Student identified, placed under 'proper supervision' after verbal threat toward East Laurens High School
EAST DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A student at East Laurens High School made a verbal threat to harm others, according to a statement released on Facebook Friday by the Laurens County School District. "With the help of law enforcement and…
Bibb County School District Superintendent expresses concern over unexcused absences, aims to prevent chronic absenteeism
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County School District Superintendent, Dr Dan Sims, is expressing concern over unexcused absences during the month…