Woman wanted in Florida, arrested in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman wanted in Florida is behind bars in Macon, accused of Fraud. Bibb County investigators arrested Marlita Andrews during a traffic stop on Spring…
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Mother of teen who's been missing since October still searching for answers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Gabrella Searcy, who's been searching for her daughter for months, is looking to law enforcement and the community for answers.…
Bibb deputies: 28-year-old hospitalized after Wednesday afternoon shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 28-year-old man is in the hospital after being shot Wednesday afternoon. A Bibb County Sheriff's Office news release says it happened in the…
UPDATE: Hancock County Sheriff's Office says man reported missing last week is safe
UPDATE (2/7): The Hancock County Sheriff's Office says Horace Kennedy was found safe in Union County. SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Hancock County Sheriff's Office and other…
Clouds begin to move in tomorrow as temperatures begin to climb
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Winds will begin to shift towards the south after tonight, leading to warmer temperatures, more humidity, and more cloud cover. The Rest of the Evening Skies will remain mostly sunny as the sun sets, however some…
GMC Prep School names Gavin Tierce head football coach
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Military College (GMC) Preparatory School named Gavin Tierce its next head football coach on Wednesday. According to a GMC news release, Tierce…
Perry City Council calls special election for District 2, Post 2 council seat
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A special election has been called for the City of Perry…
UPDATE: Dodge County Schools soft lockdown lifted
UPDATE: 1:20 p.m. - Dodge County Schools says the soft lockdown has been lifted. "Schools will resume their normal schedule," a district Facebook post stated. "Thank you for your…
Dublin mayor responds to Flexsteel closure announcement
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Flexsteel plant in Dublin is set to close. Dublin Mayor Joshua Kight issued a statement on Tuesday in response to the closure. "Yesterday afternoon…
Crawford County deputy killed in crash identified
UPDATE (2/9): Funeral announcements for Deputy Timothy Rivers were announced on Friday, February 9. ORIGINAL STORY (2/7): CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Crawford County Sheriff's Office deputy is dead after a crash Tuesday night, according to a news release…
List: Middle Georgia athletes sign letters of intent on National Signing Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It’s National Signing Day! Wednesday, February 7 marks the first day of the regular signing period. Here's a running list of Middle Georgia athletes who have signed letters of intent. The list is compiled from on-location…
Sunny today in the upper 50's
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Good Wednesday morning to you all! This morning we have started out in the low 30s to upper 30s across the area. Once again this morning the sky is clear…
George Thomas announces candidacy for Macon-Bibb Commission District 6 seat
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – George Thomas declared his candidacy for the District 6 Macon-Bibb County Commission seat on Tuesday. According to a campaign announcement on Facebook,…
AAA visits Macon to celebrate Black History Month as part of Electric Vehicle Road Trip
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Experiencing Black history behind the wheel of an Electric Vehicle. That’s the message from AAA as the company kicked…
Sunshine to stick around Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - High pressure will keep the pleasant weather around the Peach State Wednesday. The Rest of the Evening It's been a breezy and sunny afternoon around Middle Georgia.…
UPDATE: Jones County deputies say missing woman has been located
UPDATE (2/6): Jones County deputies say Melissa Coon has been located and is safe. ORIGINAL STORY: GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Jones County Sheriff's Office needs…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores January 29-February 2
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here's this week's Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, January 29 and Friday, February 2, 2024. All scores of 69 and below (considered unsatisfactory…
Plenty of sunshine today
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -Good morning we’ve started off with clear skies this morning with temperatures in the low 30s to low 40s across the area. Today we are going to see plenty of sunshine across…
Barney Hester announces candidacy for Bibb School Board seat
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Barney Hester announced his candidacy for the Bibb County Board of Education, District 4 seat on Monday. According to a campaign news release,…
Skies clearing tonight, sun returns tomorrow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Colder and drier conditions will be back around the Peach State as the system from this weekend moves away. The Rest of the Evening Cloud cover…
GBI investigating Wilkinson County inmate death
IRWINTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is investigating after an inmate died at Wilkinson County Jail Monday morning. A Wilkinson County Sheriff's Office news release says…
Ashanti, Monica, Mya, Keke Wyatt performing at Macon's Atrium Health Amphitheater in May
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - R&B superstars Ashanti, Monica, Mya and Keke Wyatt will perform at the Atrium Health Amphitheater on May 24, 2024. The…
WRPD: 19-year-old dies after being struck by vehicle
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 19-year-old died Monday morning after being struck by a vehicle. Police say Ja'Cobi Brown was struck by a 2019 Infinity QX80 while…
WRPD: 14-year-old dead, 15-year-old hospitalized after Saturday night shooting
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 14-year-old boy is dead and a 15-year-old was injured following a shooting involving a group of teens Saturday night. The Warner…
WRPD: 23-year-old woman found dead, boyfriend charged
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A homicide investigation is underway after the discovery of 23-year-old Michaela Chaney's body Saturday. The Warner Robins Police Department (WRPD) says it has taken…
Sunny and pleasant weather carries into Saturday before rain arrives Sunday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - High pressure will keep the sun with the Peach State through Saturday before a system along the Gulf Coast brings plenty…
Macon organization honors Rosa Parks with wreath laying ceremony
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Leaders from across Macon-Bibb County gathered on Friday to honor the late Rosa Parks in a wreath laying ceremony just ahead of her…
UPDATE: Monroe County deputies say missing 18-year-old has been located and is back home
UPDATE: Monroe County deputies say Jacob Pitts has been located and is back home. MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Monroe County Sheriff's Office needs your help finding a missing 18-year-old. Deputies say Jacob Brody Pitts was last seen on…
Hundreds gather for Math Puzzle Challenge at Middle Georgia State University
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Hundreds of high school students from schools across Middle Georgia and the state gathered at Middle Georgia State University (MGA) on…
General Beauregard Lee predicts early spring with snowy twist in Georgia
JACKSON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – People from across Georgia and beyond gathered at Dauset Trails Nature Center on Friday, eagerly waiting to see whether General Beauregard…
Milledgeville announces equipment upgrade at Central City Park, playground to be closed during process
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Families looking to enjoy the playground at Milledgeville's Central City Park during the next few months will need…
Coroner: 23-year-old Macon man killed in ATV crash
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 23-year-old died in an ATV crash in Macon on Thursday night, according to Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones. Jones identified the man as Cornelius…
Sunny Groundhog day afternoon ahead
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Good morning to you all happy Friday and Groundhog Day! Will the ole groundhog up in Jackson, Ga see his shadow? Who knows if he will or not, however…
UPDATE: Bibb deputies say 8-year-old found safe
UPDATE: Bibb County deputies say an 8-year-old reported missing Thursday has been found safe and is reunited with his family. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office needs help finding a missing 8-year-old boy. Deputies say they were…
Unseasonably warm conditions expected Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The First Friday of February will be a warm one around Middle Georgia. The Rest of the Evening High level clouds began to move in this afternoon…
Montezuma Police use tech to solve fraud case, Florida man charged
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Police in Macon County have issued criminal warrants against a Florida man after using cameras and facial recognition technology to solve…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office offering free firearms safety course later this month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office Outreach Section will host a free, two-part firearms safety and training course later this month. A firearms license is not required to participate, but participants must have their own firearm (handgun)…
UPDATE: Houston County Sheriff's Office investigation determines no foul play in fatal construction accident
UPDATE (2/1/24): The Houston County…
Another sunny and mild day in the low 60's
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Good morning to everyone!! Happy Thursday to you and the first day of February! This morning we are starting off in the low to mid 30s with clear skies…
Deputies: Drug raid in Macon reveals ecstasy, firearm near school; 2 arrested
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff's Office's Special Response Team (S.R.T.), Special Investigations Unit (S.I.U.), and S.W.A.T. Team recently executed a narcotics…
Macon-Bibb celebrates decrease in homicides, credits Macon Violence Prevention initiative
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller, Bibb County Sheriff David Davis and partners of the Macon Violence Prevention Program all gathered at City…
Search in Washington County fails to advance Sonya Tukes case
TENNILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A search conducted Wednesday at a "place of interest" in Washington County as part of the ongoing investigation into Sonya Tukes' disappearance…
Baldwin County School District launches program to tackle teacher shortage
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Baldwin County School District has launched a new program aimed at addressing the teacher shortage and setting students…
UPDATE: 16-year-old arrested in connection with November murder
UPDATE (1/31/24): The Bibb County Sheriff's Office arrested a 16-year-old in connection with the…
More sunshine and heat coming to Middle Georgia to begin February
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - January ends on a sunny note; pleasant conditions to carry into February. The Rest of the Evening Skies will remain mostly…
Deputies: Man arrested after being found in possession of stolen vehicle in Jones County
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Jones County deputies say a man is in custody after being found in possession of a stolen vehicle…
Another sunny day across the area
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Rain did fall overnight in areas mainly north of I-16. Not much rain was reported overnight with this system. This morning we are seeing temperatures in the mid and upper 40’s.…
'First Friday Flannel & Food Trucks' set for Friday in Milledgeville
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Milledgeville Main Street is set to transform downtown into a "wintry mountain village" for the First Friday Flannel & Food Trucks event, starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, February 2, 2024. Presented by Five Star Automotive,…
Bibb deputies: Woman on meth crashes stolen ambulance, hits EMT worker with steel rod
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A woman was arrested and charged Friday after stealing an ambulance and assaulting an EMT, according to the Bibb…
Local health experts raise awareness about Cervical cancer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and health experts are reminding women about the importance of early detection…