Middle Georgia school zone speed camera enforcement resumes as students return to class
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County will activate speed limit cameras in school zones at Vineville Academy of the Arts and Heritage Elementary…
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Family of Gabriel Stone announces independent investigation into death at Robins Air Force Base pool
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Attorneys representing the family of Gabriel Stone, a 14-year-old boy who died when a wall at…
A few strong to severe storms possible tonight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Severe weather is expected in parts of the Tennessee Valley this afternoon and the remnants of those storms may impact parts of Middle Georgia…
Fort Valley Middle School welcomes students on first day back to school
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Students in Peach County had an exciting start to the school year on Tuesday. The atmosphere at Fort Valley…
UPDATE: Former Sandersville teacher pleads guilty to child pornography charges
(UPDATE 7/30) A former Sandersville high school…
Autumn Knight and Brooke Marshall crowned at Miss Macon 2025 pageant
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Autumn Knight was crowned Miss Macon 2025 at the Grand Opera House on Sunday, while Brooke Marshall, Hannah Shaw and Mary Margaret Cooper were named Miss Central Georgia, Miss Macon's Teen, and Miss Central Georgia's Teen,…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores July 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, July 22…
Howard Middle School's Sarah Mallett is Bibb County's 2025 Teacher of the Year
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Howard Middle School audio, video, technology and film teacher Sarah Mallett is the Bibb County School District's 2025 Teacher…
UPDATE: Deputies identify Ocmulgee River drowning victim
UPDATE (7/30/24) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office identified the drowning victim as 26-year-old…
The heat is returning as July comes to a close
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More typical conditions are returning following a week with plenty of clouds and below average temperatures. This Evening A line of…
Scam Alert: Houston County Sheriff warns about pop-ups
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County Sheriff's Office is warning people about a recent scam, according to Sheriff Cullen Talton. According to Sheriff Talton, the scam looks like a scary pop-up message claiming your computer has been infected…
Survey reveals high levels of trauma in Macon-Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Mental Health Matters has released the findings from a survey launched last month aimed at addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) in Macon. According to project director Andrea Cooke, the organization compiled data from a little…
Man charged for sexual exploitation of children in Crawford County, GBI investigating
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Crawford County man was arrested and charged with sexual exploitation of children on July 24, according to a…
Macon Volunteer Clinic founder Dr. Chapin Henley dies at 85
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Volunteer Clinic (MVC) is remembering Dr. Chapin Henley, a beloved surgeon and MVC founder, after he died on Friday in…
Macon Area Habitat for Humanity needs help identifying people who stole lumber from site
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Area Habitat for Humanity needs your help identifying people the organization says stole from a job…
Fort Valley Police respond to weekend shooting, investigation underway
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A person was shot on Saturday, according to Fort Valley Police Chief DJ Flores. Deputies responded to the 1100 block of E.…
UPDATE: MWA says emergency water main repair in east Macon is complete
UPDATE (10:19 p.m.): The Macon Water Authority said in a Facebook update Friday night that the repair has been completed and water has been restored to the impacted areas. "Thank you for your patience and understanding," the update stated. "We…
Train Like A Champion: Learning the basics of climbing
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Ahead of the Olympic Games, 41NBC presents ‘Train Like a Champion,’ featuring local athletes who share the basics of their sport. 41NBC went…
Monroe County Sheriff's Office investigating $48,000 Amazon scam theft
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is investigating a theft involving a computer scam representing Amazon Security that resulted in more than $48,000 being stolen from a victim. The sheriff's office shared photos on its Facebook page…
GDOT announces I-16/I-75 interchange lane closures and traffic shifts in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has announced overnight lane closures and traffic shifts for the I-16/I-75 Interchange Improvement Project in Macon from July 26 to August 2. Contractors will work on various construction activities, impacting…
Warner Robins church giving away free backpacks and school supplies
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGTT) – "You know, families sometimes struggle during times as this, so whatever we can do to supplement the family and you know help parents lessen the burden a little bit." Said, Dr. Aaron Hamilton the Pastor…
Oconee resident upset about added fees, dead relative on utility bill
OCONEE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A homeowner in Oconee claims the city is putting her water bill in her deceased relative's name and adding a groundskeeping…
Deputies: Man arrested for burglary of Jay’s Hope Foundation in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County Sheriff's Office investigators and deputies arrested Joseph Peeler on Thursday in connection with a burglary of Jay’s Hope Foundation…
UPDATE: Missing Laurens County teen Macie Hannah found safe
UPDATE (7/25/24): Macie Hannah has been located and found safe, according to the Laurens County Sheriff's Office. ORIGINAL STORY (7/24/24): DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –…
The Salvation Army of Greater Macon opens basketball court for residents
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Families staying at the Salvation Army in Macon now have a unique way to distract them from difficult times. The organization…
Houston County School District names 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Ms. Jade Thomas of Lake Joy Elementary School is the 2024-2025 Houston County Teacher of the Year, the Houston County School District announced in a news release on Thursday. Thomas received more than $16,000 in cash…
Monroe County Sheriff's Office investigating identity theft involving stolen check
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGTT) - The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is investigating an identity theft case involving a stolen and altered check that was deposited at Wings Financial Credit Union at 1897 Sullivan Road in College Park on May 20. The…
Storm odds down a bit this evening
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Partly to mostly cloudy skies will stay this evening, however storms should remain isolated. This Evening Skies around Middle Georgia are largely populated with cumulus clouds, however rain has been pretty hard to come by so…
Train Like A Champion: Learning the basics of tennis
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Ahead of the Olympic Games, 41NBC presents ‘Train Like a Champion,’ featuring local athletes who share the basics of their sport. 41NBC went…
Middle Georgia lawmakers show support for VP Harris, warn of dangers of Project 2025
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Some Middle Georgia lawmakers are endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for president, saying that if former President…
Man dies at 27 from heat exposure at Middle Georgia prison, lawsuit says
ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia sun scorched the slab of concrete beneath Juan Ramirez Bibiano’s body when nurses found him in a puddle of his own excrement, vomiting, according to a complaint. Officers left Ramirez in an outdoor cell at…
Man dead after car accident in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead after a car accident on Thursday, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office. According to Georgia State Patrol, troopers…
Fatal single-vehicle accident on I-75 southbound in Monroe County under investigation
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A person died in a single-vehicle accident Thursday morning on Interstate…
Wesleyan College reopens historic residence hall after nearly a decade
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Wesleyan College is reopening the historic Banks Residence Hall that's been closed for nearly a decade. Wesleyan College President Meaghan Blight was…
Georgia National Fair announces 35-hour flash ticket sale
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia National Fair is just a few month away. To celebrate its 35th anniversary, it's offering an exclusive 35-hour Flash Sale. For a…
Houston County Superintendent Dr. Mark Scott announces retirement, highlights major budget and salary increases
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In an emotional announcement during the Houston County School District Opening Ceremony on Wednesday, Superintendent Dr. Mark…
NewTown Macon celebrates opening of four new businesses
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Four new businesses have opened in downtown Macon, providing a boost to the local economy and creating new jobs. NewTown Macon, which supports and…
Train Like A Champion: Learning the basics of basketball
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Ahead of the Olympic Games, 41NBC presents ‘Train Like a Champion,’ featuring local athletes who share the basics of their sport. 41NBC went…
Wet evening ahead for Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Widespread storms are likely this evening and tonight. This Evening Storms began shortly after lunchtime and have become more widespread since. Expect thunderstorms to be prominent through the suppertime hours and into tonight for most…
UPDATE: Remains found in Monroe County believed to belong to Gabriella Dixon
UPDATE (7/24 - 4:15 p.m.) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says remains found Wednesday in a wooded area in Monroe County are "believed…
Deputies: Man arrested during burglary in progress in south Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Monroe County Sheriff's Office deputies say they arrested a man during a burglary in progress in south Monroe County on…
Bibb County hosts orientation for more than 200 new teachers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – More than 200 new Bibb County School District teachers attended orientation this week to learn the ins and outs of their new position. Superintendent Dr. Dan A. Sims says incentives, such as higher starting salaries to…
Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections enhances polling access ahead of November election
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections is addressing concerns to ensure easier access to the polls for November's election. Following…
Former Wilcox County teacher charged with 77 counts of sexual exploitation of children
WILCOX COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A former Wilcox County teacher and coach was arrested for sexual exploitation of children, according to a press…
Train Like A Champion: Learning the basics of boxing
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Ahead of the Olympic Games, 41NBC presents 'Train Like a Champion,' featuring local athletes who share the basics of their sport. 41NBC went…
Rain odds up this evening and tomorrow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The stationary front camped over the southeast continues to bring storm chances to Georgia. This Evening What has been a below average but still hot and sticky afternoon with a good amount of sun will…
Georgia doctors, medical experts discuss impacts of abortion ban, rural healthcare
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Some Georgia doctors say certain new healthcare laws are causing a doctor shortage and that Georgia's healthcare system is feeling the negative impacts following the six-week abortion ban law went into effect two years ago. "It's…
Visit Macon to host first ever Bragg Brunch
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Visit Macon is hosting Bragg Brunch with live music and bottomless drinks. Lucy Hughes, Marketing and Creative Manager at Visit Macon, says this is…
Inmate dead at Macon State Prison, GDC investigating
OGLETHORPE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An inmate died at the Macon State Prison on Sunday, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. The inmate has been identified as Shannon…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores July 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, July 15 and Friday, July 19, 2024. All scores of 69 and below (considered unsatisfactory…