UPDATE: Macon man wanted in connection with November shooting death in custody
UPDATE (1/30/24): Bibb County deputies say a man wanted in connection…
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Man sentenced to 11+ years in prison in connection with 2021 drug bust in Dublin
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT ) - A man was sentenced to 135 months in prison, with three years of supervised parole after…
Macon-Bibb County announces new name for amphitheater
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The new amphitheater in Macon officially has a name. Macon-Bibb County and OVG360 announced Tuesday a naming rights partnership with Atrium Health. The amphitheater…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores January 22-26
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 22 and Friday, January 26, 2024. All scores of 69 and below are shown…
Sunny and 60's today
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Good morning to you all!! Hope your Tuesday is going well so far! We are a bit cooler this morning with temperatures in the low to mid 30s. If you like…
15-year-old arrested after police chase, crash in Dooly County
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Crisp County Sheriff's Office, along with other law enforcement agencies, arrest a 15-year-old after a police chase. According to the sheriff's office,…
Sunny and mild Tuesday on deck
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Pleasant weather remains with Middle Georgia after a cloudy weekend. The Rest of the Evening Skies will stay clear over Middle Georgia as temperatures plummet towards…
UPDATE: Man charged with murder in brother's shooting death
UPDATE: Warner Robins Police say 30-year-old Joseph Schaarschmidt is in custody and charged with murder in connection with his brother's death. WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The…
Dr. Henry C. Ficklin to run for Bibb County School Board Post 2
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A new candidate throws his hat into the ring for position with the Bibb County School Board. Dr. Henry…
Mostly sunny today in the upper 50s
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Good morning to you all!!! Hope you had a great weekend!! This weekend we saw temperatures in the 70s on Saturday with cooler temperatures on Sunday. This week will not be…
Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority looking for 'Macon Action Plan' input
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority, along with other organizations, held an open house seeking public comment for the Macon Action Plan. Residents who attended the open house…
Dublin officials respond to concerns about sewage overflow caused by broken water line
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Earlier this month, residents in a Dublin neighborhood expressed their concerns about a broken water line that may have…
Strong thunderstorms possible for parts of Middle Georgia Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A cold front arriving Saturday evening will bring thunderstorms to Middle Georgia, some of which could be strong. The Rest of the Evening…
UPDATE: Man charged in Thursday night shooting in Milledgeville identified
UPDATE (1/26/24): Milledgeville Police have identified the man accused of shooting…
Coroner: 2 women found dead inside Macon home
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two women were found dead inside a home on Friday, according to Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones. He tells 41NBC the bodies were discovered after…
District Attorney's office spearheads Macon battle against human trafficking with 'Into the Light' event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Do something. That was the message of the "Into the Light" symposium led by Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney Anita Howard's office…
Another day in the 70s with the chance of showers and thunderstorms
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Good morning to you all!! This morning we have started out with temperatures low to mid 60s. Some spots are a few degrees cooler than yesterday morning, that is due…
Houston County man charged in Hawkinsville shooting
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston County deputies arrested a man in connection with a shooting last week. 31-year-old Thomas Arnold was taken into custody on Tuesday,…
Bibb County Schools Superintendent plans to boost literacy, attendance and staffing
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County School District Superintendent Dr. Dan Sims laid out his plan for tackling key issues in the district during his State of…
One Safe Place Macon advances in support for domestic violence survivors with $1M grant
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The One Safe Place Macon Family Justice Center is now one step closer to providing centralized resources to…
Georgia passes bill enhancing legal protections against anti-semitism
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new bill passed Thursday in the Georgia State House of Representatives is aimed at giving Jews more legal protections against hate crimes. Originally…
Rain and thunderstorm odds begin to increase tonight and tomorrow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The slow moving cold front is arriving in Georgia tonight, increasing the rain odds for Middle Georgia as the weekend nears. The…
Monroe County firefighter suffers minor injury in fire engine crash
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Monroe County firefighter suffered a minor injury on Thursday morning after a fire engine crashed en route to an auto…
Mercer University announces 'multi-million-dollar' upgrades to athletic facilities
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mercer University and The Mercer Athletic Foundation unveiled plans Thursday for three major facility upgrades. The projects include a baseball performance center, a new…
Deputies: 2 arrested in Macon warehouse break-in; 1 armed, another found in sewer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two men…
Coroner: Human skull found in bucket at Macon's Rose Hill Cemetery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones says a human skull was found in a bucket at Macon's Rose Hill Cemetery on Wednesday. Jones…
UPDATE: Wanted man and woman arrested in Monroe County animal cruelty case
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Mid 70's today with the chance of showers and thunderstorms
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Good morning to you all!! This morning we have started out with temperatures low to mid 60s. Showers are currently to the northwest of our area and…
Macon Centreplex hosting on-site hiring event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- If you need a job, the Macon Centreplex is holding a job fair. According to a post on its Facebook page, they're hiring…
Floyd Griffin announces run for newly created District 149
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Floyd L. Griffin, former Georgia State Senator and Mayor of Milledgeville, announces his intent to run for the newly created State House…
Man, woman face child cruelty charges after search warrant
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A man and woman in Sparta are behind bars due to outstanding warrants, and they're now facing child cruelty charges. Wednesday morning, the Hancock…
UPDATE: Teen arrested, accused of shooting at Bibb County deputy
UPDATE (1/24) - A teenager is in custody in connection with the…
Macon teen faces multiple charges following pursuit; second arrest this week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County deputies say a 17-year-old arrested earlier this week was arrested again on Tuesday. A Bibb County Sheriff's Office Facebook…
Eastman residents face water disruptions due to water main break
UPDATE: The City of Eastman said in a Facebook update just before 10 o'clock Wednesday night that crews were able to repair the break on Woodland.…
Macon County High School invites seniors, families to informative FAFSA Night on Thursday
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon County High School seniors and their parents are invited to attend the "Operation Graduation" Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Night on Thursday, January 25. The event will explain the process of applying for…
Ethanol-to-aviation fuel facility opens in Soperton
SOPERTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — LanzaJet, a sustainable aviation fuel company, has opened the world’s first ethanol to sustainable aviation fuel production facility, Freedom Pines Fuels, in Soperton. The technology used…
Rain odds remain low while gloomy skies stick around
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia's rain odds will continue to be limited to isolated showers as the slow moving cold front remains off to the west.…
Gun prompts lockdown at Bibb County school
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Someone turned in a gun to a staff member at Ballard-Hudson Middle School, prompting a lockdown on Wednesday. The Bibb County School District said through…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores January 15-19
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 15 and Friday, January 19, 2024. All scores of 69 and below are shown…
70's expected today
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Good morning we are seeing a few showers on radar this morning especially in on southern and middle counties. We are also dealing with visibility issues this morning as fog is…
Mother and son plead guilty in fraud scheme of nearly $3.5 million
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A mother and son pleaded guilty Tuesday to fraud after being caught illegally writing checks from their employer's account. 75-year-old Eva…
11 charged in 114-count gang indictment in Laurens County
LAURENS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Attorney General Chris Carr announced on Tuesday that 11 people have been charged in a 114-count indictment in Laurens County obtained by…
Casting Call: GE Commercial shooting at Luther Williams Field
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Luther Williams Field has been selected to host a commercial for GE, and you could be the star. "In this commercial, we see…
Perry looking ahead to growth during the city's Bicentennial
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- 2024 is a year full of celebrations in Perry, as the city recognizes the 200th year of its founding. Perry Mayor Randall…
Isolated showers remain possible tonight and tomorrow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Overcast skies and a slight chance of showers will stay with Middle Georgia for the next couple of days. The Rest of the Evening …
Sheriff Talton endorses Lt. Matt Moulton in Houston County Sheriff's race
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sheriff Cullen Talton has made it clear who he wants to take over his job after he retires - Lt.…
Rain for some today
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Good morning we are seeing a few showers on radar this morning especially in on northern counties. Temperatures are much warmer in the upper 40s to low 50s. Rain…
Meet Brendalyn Bailey: Macon-Bibb's newest Commissioner
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - District 9 of Macon-Bibb County has a new Commissioner. Her name is Brendalyn Bailey. "I'm grateful for the opportunity to serve," said Bailey, who gathered…
On-Site Eye Clinic now open at Macon Volunteer Clinic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Macon Volunteer Clinic has recently opened a new on-site eye clinic. It's all thanks to the generosity of donors during the "Giving Tuesday"…
Ocmulgee National Park & Preserve Initiative making headway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Members of the Macon Rotary Club gathered at the First Presbyterian Church of Macon Monday,…