Washington County deputies alerted to drone drop at State Prison
DAVISBORO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One man is behind bars and another suspect has been issued warrants in connection with a drone drop at Washington State Prison.…
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Crawford County woman sentenced to life in prison for 2020 murder
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman will spend the rest of her life behind bars for killing a man in 2020. 22-year-old Cheylana White…
Senator Ossoff secures more than $57K in federal grants for public safety in Warner Robins, Houston County
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff announced significant federal resources will go toward strengthening public safety…
GBI still seeking information on 2021 homecoming block party shooting that left man dead in Fort Valley
UPDATE (12/6/23): The Georgia Bureau of Investigation…
Georgia College launches free green tech course with $100K innovation grant
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Green technology, solar power and entrepreneurship are the focus of a new, free course being offered at Georgia College and State University…
Band director Robert L. Scott, Jr. honored with street name dedication
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A beloved Macon marching band director was honored on Thursday with a street dedication in front of Ballard Hudson Middle School.…
Temperatures start to rise Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Following the departure of high pressure to the east winds have shifted to the south, allowing warmer and more humid conditions to fill in. The Rest of the Evening Cirrus clouds will continue to filter into…
Warner Robins man sentenced to 12 years for aggravated assault, firearm charges
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – 29-year-old Matthew Elijah Patterson of Warner Robins was convicted and sentenced to 12 years in prison, followed by 13…
UPDATE: Police make arrest in connection with shooting that left 2 teens injured in Warner Robins
UPDATE (12/7): Warner Robins Police say…
Macon-Bibb Fire Department working 5th Street fire in downtown Macon
UPDATE: A structure fire was spotted in downtown Macon early Thursday. Fire chief Shane Edwards tells 41NBC the building at 720 5th Street caught fire around…
How to check if a toy is safe to give to a child this holiday season
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - With Christmas less than three weeks away, Santa’s elves are hard at work making all the…
Atrium Health Navicent to implement seasonal visitor restrictions, mask policies on Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent announced Wednesday it will implement seasonal temporary visitor restrictions and masking policies at its locations due to…
Nu-Way Weiners to close at Mercer Village, Bear Burgers set to open
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Nu-Way Weiners will close its Mercer Village location later this month, and a new restaurant will take its place next…
Lots of sunshine
Good Wednesday morning we saw out the door temperatures in the low to mid 40s with clear skies. Today we will warm up to the mid and upper 50s with a northwest wind…
Runoff election update: Fort Valley, Davisboro and Forsyth welcome new leaders
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Fort Valley voters have decided the future of their city council, choosing new representatives for the East and West Wards and the at-large seat. Following administrative disagreements and charter confusion, Tuesday's runoff elections were necessary…
CDC urges flu vaccinations as Georgia faces rising influenza, RSV cases
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It’s National Influenza Vaccination Week, and as flu cases continue to rise across Georgia, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
2 dead in Jones County crash involving log truck and sedan
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two people are dead after a crash involving a sedan and a log truck Tuesday night in Jones County. It…
Superintendent Dr. Fred Williams thanks Dublin City School District for his success
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Dublin City School District is celebrating the announcement last week of its superintendent as the 2024 Georgia Superintendent of…
Train, dump truck collision in Monroe County results in injuries
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Three people were hospitalized after a collision between a train and a dump truck Tuesday morning. A Monroe County Sheriff's…
Volunteers needed: Contribute to Grow Macon's gardening project in East Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Grow Macon, Inc., an organization with a mission of ending food insecurity, decreasing crime, educating the next generation of gardeners/farmers and re-establishing the lost sense of community among the residents of East Macon, will host a…
Breezy and cool conditions likely Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Winds will shift to the northwest overnight Tuesday, bringing cooler weather to Middle Georgia Wednesday. The Rest of the Evening A few cirrus clouds will linger into tonight, however overnight skies will overall be mostly…
UPDATE: Arrangements announced for former Macon-Bibb EMA Director Johnny Wingers
UPDATE (12/5): A graveside service honoring Johnny Wingers' life and service will be held with full military honors on Friday, December 8 at 1 p.m. at Snow’s…
Nice day today
Another cold morning across Middle Georgia with temperatures in the upper 30s to low 40s across the area with a few upper clouds. Today we will warm up into the low 60s with…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores November 27-December 1
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, November 27 and Friday, December 1, 2023. All scores of 69 and below are shown…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office launches B.E.A.M. Award to honor exemplary students
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has introduced the B.E.A.M. (Being Elevated And Motivated) Award to recognize and encourage the positive contributions of young people in the community. The award is dedicated to middle and high school…
Middle Georgia man sentenced to 60 years after pleading guilty to multiple counts of child molestation
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Middle Georgia man was sentenced to 60 years last week—with the first 50 to…
Dublin VA to host women veterans health forum and claims clinic on Thursday
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In an effort to address the healthcare needs of female veterans, the Dublin VA Medical Center is set to…
UPDATE: Deputy coroner identifies person killed in Sunday night shooting in Dublin
UPDATE (12/4 - 9 p.m.): Laurens County Deputy Coroner Nathan Stanley identified the person killed in a shooting outside Burger King Sunday night as 19-year-old Jeremiah…
Middle Georgia peach farmers optimistic amid early cold, wet winter predictions
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Local peach farmers are feeling optimistic about the upcoming crop despite fluctuating weather conditions. Cold temperatures arrived early this year,…
Cooler night ahead for Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will likely drop into the upper 30s around much of the region tonight. The Rest of the Day Expect a few cirrus clouds to linger into tonight. These will do little to insulate the region,…
Federal prisoner Johnifer Barnwell pleads not guilty to escape charge
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Johnifer Dernard Barnwell, known by aliases “Whoop” and “Malixe,” pleaded not guilty Monday to escaping the Bibb County Jail in October. The…
Macon marks Little Richard's 91st birthday with 3-day celebration
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon is celebrating what would have been the 91st birthday of its legendary son, Little Richard Penniman, with three days of events starting…
Turnpike Troubadours taking Macon Amphitheater stage in April 2024
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Turnpike Troubadours are set to perform at the new Macon Amphitheater on April 27, 2024. The group will appear with the Red…
Mild conditions today
This morning we saw areas of patchy fog with chilly temperatures in the 40s and low 50s and partly cloudy. This Afternoon we will warm up rather quickly into the upper 60s to…
Washington County Sheriff's Office: 1 dead in early Sunday fire
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A fire claimed the life of a 42-year-old in Washington County early Sunday morning. Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran wrote in a Facebook post that just before 5 a.m., deputies, fire crews and emergency medical…
UPDATE: Man arrested in connection with deadly shooting at Macon Circle K in August
UPDATE (12/1/23): 27-year-old Keenan Devonte Andrews was taken into custody just before 2 p.m. Friday in connection with the death of 34-year-old Jerry Lewis Burke…
CareConnect clinic expansion provides greater access to affordable healthcare in Peach County
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Accessing healthcare in rural communities can be difficult for low income patients. For Peach County residents, the expansion of a local clinic will make it easier to get the help they need. For more than…
Pastors Peter Binns and Willie Finney honored with street sign dedication
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Two pastors are being recognized for the impact of their church’s outreach in Macon’s Fort Hill neighborhood and beyond. New signs were installed Friday, along Fort Hill Street dedicated to Pastor Willie Finney Senior and the…
Rain returns to Middle Georgia Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Rain chances and temperatures will rise ahead of a slow moving frontal system this weekend. The Rest of the Evening The mostly cloudy conditions that took…
Macon's Cherry Blossom Festival wins 25 awards, 41NBC celebrated for 'Best Parade'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon's Cherry Blossom Festival was honored with 25 awards at the IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards Ceremony in October, including…
UPDATE: Man faces additional charges in deadly shooting of store clerk in Crawford County
UPDATE: (11/30) - The man accused of shooting…
Taco Mac now open in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Foodies and sports enthusiasts rejoice: Taco Mac in Macon has officially opened its doors. The restaurant held its grand opening Thursday morning, and it was a…
Dublin City Schools Superintendent Dr. Fred Williams named 2024 Georgia Superintendent of the Year
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Warmer and dry today
Another cold start across the area this Thursday morning we saw temperatures in the upper 20s to low 30s. This afternoon we will see a increase of clouds to mostly sunny to…
Georgia Department of Transportation seeks input on Bass Road widening project
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has released plans to widen Bass Road from Providence Boulevard to New Forsyth Road. GDOT…
Former Bateman and Wade grocery store demolished in Macon-Bibb's blight fight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A former Macon grocery store was demolished Wednesday as part of Macon-Bibb County’s Blight Fight initiative. The Bateman and Wade building…
Visit Macon showcases 97.9 FM WIBB's impact on music, culture in new video series
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - If you’re a fan of hip hop, or if you’ve ever just gone channel surfing the radio, there’s…
Twiggs County man faces up to 10 years following shootout
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Twiggs County man faces up to 10 years in prison following a shootout in 2022. 30-year-old Jayvon Latrez Anthony pleaded guilty…
More heat and cloud cover expected Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warmer and more humid conditions are likely Thursday ahead of rain chances Friday. The Rest of the Evening Plenty of cirrus clouds are likely to make their way into Middle Georgia this evening and overnight tonight.…
