Jones County sheriff: Recently released inmate arrested in Bibb County on theft charges
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man who was recently released from the custody of Georgia Department of Corrections is now back behind bars.…
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Social Butterflies program in Macon helps young kids meet milestones while playing with peers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Atrium Health Navicent marked the one-year anniversary Friday of a program designed to help kids learn and grow. For parents of…
Bibb County deputy injured after vehicle chase, crash
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Bibb County Sheriff's Office K-9 Interdiction Unit deputy was injured during a high-speed pursuit late Thursday. Deputies say it all started on Hillcrest…
Middle Georgia State University receives recognition from Arbor Day Foundation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Middle Georgia State University (MGA) in Macon has once again received recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation for its exceptional efforts in…
Widespread rain arrives tonight, but the weekend looks pretty nice
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A low pressure system coming up from the gulf will bring rain to the Peach State tonight before conditions work to clear…
CGTC announces addition of football, soccer to intercollegiate athletics program
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) announced Friday the introduction of football and men’s & women’s soccer teams to its intercollegiate athletics program. Starting Fall 2024, these sports will be sanctioned by the National Junior College Athletic…
Macon's old, new attractions drawing national attention
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon is experiencing a major business boom thanks to new developments in the area. The city has once again captured the attention of several national…
UPDATE: 16-year-old arrested in Perry in connection with Wednesday shooting that left 2 hospitalized
UPDATE (1/5): Perry Police said Friday a 16-year-old is now in…
Rain moves in tonight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – This morning we saw temperatures in the low to mid 30s. We are currently seeing sunshine across middle Georgia as expected how ever we will be partly cloudy…
'An amazing little girl': Wilcox County Schools encourages community to wear purple on Friday to honor second grader Preslee Jackson
ROCHELLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Wilcox County community is grieving the loss of Preslee Jackson, a…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office seeks suspect in fire station vehicle break-ins
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff's Office needs your help finding a man deputies say entered vehicles belonging to Macon-Bibb County firefighters. According to…
Warner Robins explores affordable housing options, encourages resident input
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - If you’re interested in buying a home but have concerns about the cost of home ownership, the city of Warner Robins wants…
Macon commemorates Dr. King's legacy with wreath-laying ceremony at Rosa Parks Square
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day less than two weeks away, the Macon community is coming together to honor the…
Stratford Academy hires Paul Carroll as new head football coach, succeeding Chance Jones
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Stratford Academy has named Paul Carroll as its new head football coach, following the departure of Chance Jones after…
Inmate overpowers officer at Macon hospital, prompt response prevents potential crisis
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) says an officer was assaulted on Wednesday while attempting to escort an inmate into Atrium Health Navicent. It happened around 11:30 a.m.,…
Bibb deputies: Woman arrested after being caught speeding in stolen vehicle
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A woman is in jail after Bibb County deputies say she was caught speeding in a stolen vehicle. The Bibb County…
Nice conditions begin Friday before rain moves in late
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Skies will remain clear tonight and into tomorrow before clouds return ahead of overnight rain. The Rest of the Evening Skies will remain…
Bibb Sheriff's Office: 1 hospitalized in Wednesday night apartment complex shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One person was hospitalized after a shooting Wednesday night at a Macon apartment complex. According to Sgt. Christopher Williams with the…
UPDATE: Arrested Warner Robins Middle School teacher no longer employed by Houston County School District
UPDATE (1/4/24): A Houston County teacher who was arrested last month is no longer employed by the district. The district confirmed…
Sunshine for Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – This morning we were not as cold as we were yesterday morning with temperatures in the mid 30s. Today will be much warmer across the area in the upper 50s…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office investigating a convenience store robbery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a commercial armed robbery that took place just after 4:09 a.m. Thursday morning, at Enmark, located at 3311…
Angela King-Anderson announces campaign for Houston Superior Court Clerk
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Angela King-Anderson, a Warner Robins native and longtime courthouse employee announces her candidacy for Clerk of Superior Court. According to a news…
UPDATE: Man wanted in theft investigation now arrested, woman also arrested
UPDATE (1/10): Triston Michael Waters was taken into custody on January 8. A woman was also taken into custody. ORIGINAL STORY (1/3): SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)…
Monroe County Fire Department offers free classes to support firefighters
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - If you've ever wanted to learn what it takes to become a firefighter, the Monroe County Fire Department can help get you…
Sunny skies return Thursday following Wednesday's rain
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - High pressure will take back over the southeast once the rain from this afternoon clears out. The Rest of the Evening Light to moderate rain…
Mentors Project of Bibb County selected as organization of the year
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Commission in Macon, has selected its organization of the year. The Mentors…
Former Stratford football coach Rodney Collins dies
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Stratford Academy confirms former head football coach Rodney Collins has died. He was 75. “While Coach Collins was known for an outstanding career…
Wet and rainy Wednesday afternoon ahead
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Oh boy was it a cold start this morning with temperatures in the mid 20s to low 30s. We will remain cold and dry throughout the morning…
Mercer Alumna named to Forbes 30 Under 30 for NASA podcast
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Mercer University graduate is being recognized nationally for her podcast. Mercer University alumna Katie (Atkinson) Konans, has been named to…
Houston County District Attorney releases 2023 year-end report
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –On Monday, the Houston County District Attorney's Office released it year-end report for 2023. The numbers include statistics dating back before COVID-19 for comparison.…
New app to improve efficiency, accessibility for Macon-Bibb Transit Authority drivers and passengers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Big changes are coming to the Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority (MTA) to improve efficiency for buses and accessibility for…
First rain of 2024 set to arrive Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A low pressure system tracking along the Gulf Coast will bring rain to Middle Georgia Wednesday. The Rest of the Evening It will be…
Montezuma man arrested, charged with impersonating police officer
MACON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon County Sheriff's Office has arrested 20-year-old Christian Meraz of Montezuma on charges of impersonating a police officer. On December 20, 2023,…
Washington County fire results in minor injury during rescue attempt
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A fire on New Year's Day resulted in a minor injury during a rescue attempt. The fire happened just after 6 p.m. at 1144 Transylvania Drive, according to a Washington County Sheriff's Office incident report. The…
Sunny today rain Wednesday
Chilly start this morning with temperatures in the upper 20s to low 30s. Today we will see plenty of sunshine with temperatures in the low to mid 50s. Things begin to get…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores December 25-29
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, December 25 and Friday, December 29, 2023. All scores of 69 and below are shown…
World's largest indoor Pickleball complex to boost Macon-Bibb economy
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Pickleball has been described as America’s fastest growing sport, and now there’s a space in Macon for players of any skill level to…
Maconites celebrate Kwanzaa's seventh, final day
MACON, GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT) - The seventh candle was lit Monday in Macon, concluding a week of events of Kwanzaa - a celebration of African American culture. All week long, there…
Sunshine and cool temperatures begin 2024
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - High pressure will keep sunshine over Middle Georgia until Wednesday. The Rest of the Evening Following a warm afternoon by January standards Middle Georgia will see…
Bloomfield-Gilead Recreation Center gym dedicated to longtime Macon resident
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Residents, county leaders and family members gathered at the Bloomfield-Gilead Recreation Center on Friday to celebrate longtime Macon resident Grady E. Gillis. The…
Forsyth to ring in new year with Forsythia Ball Drop
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cities across the world are getting ready to ring in the new year, and Middle Georgia is no exception for celebrations.…
Deputies seeking suspects in $480 fraud purchase at Warner Robins Lowe's
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Houston County Sheriff's Office needs your help identifying three suspects involved in a credit card fraud case that happened…
Warner Robins hoops star Cam Perkins to host meet-and-greet at 'The Big C5 Bash' following NIL signings
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgians have the opportunity to meet Warner Robins High School basketball star Camryn…
Charities benefit from seasonal decluttering
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With the New Year just two days away, Middle Georgians are decluttering their homes and helping local charities in the process. Jeff Moss, a franchise owner of…
Bibb deputies: Atlanta man charged with burglarizing 8 Macon businesses in 6 days
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County deputies say a person of interest is now in custody in connection with burglaries of several businesses.…
'Middle Georgia Coffee Crawl' set to boost January sales
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia coffee shops are brewing up an event designed to boost sales in January—a month typically slow for small businesses. Little Light Coffee Co. in Warner Robins says the first Middle Georgia Coffee Crawl,…
New Years weekend forecast
This afternoon we will see partly cloudy skies with temperatures in the low 50s. This will be a rinse and repeat forecast for your Saturday the last Saturday of 2023. On…
LIST: New Year's Eve celebrations in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgians are set to welcome the new year with a variety of celebrations ranging from a traditional balloon drop to a Beyoncé-themed celebration. Here's a sampling of events scheduled for Sunday, December 31. Know of…
Cloud cover to return to Middle Georgia Friday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cold and moist air wrapping around the backside of a low pressure system will bring added clouds and a chance for an isolated…
Rose Hill Cemetery damaged archway restored
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A restored archway leading into the Rose Hill Cemetery now stands tall after being worked on for the past six months. The restoration comes after a…