FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Forsyth man has been arrested and charged in a child exploitation investigation, according to a news release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The GBI said 23-year-old Billy Joe Landon Hopper of Forsyth was charged…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Edward Foster has officially announced his campaign for the District 5 seat on the Macon-Bibb County Commission. Foster, a longtime Macon resident,…
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An inspector documented multiple food safety and sanitation violations at Pulaski State Prison during a food service inspection on Thursday, resulting in a score of 67, according to an inspection report. The inspector cited a lack…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After a decade of leadership at Fort Valley State University, President Dr. Paul Jones announced his retirement earlier this month. President Jones tells…
UPDATE (1/30/26): An incident report released Friday by the Bibb County Sheriff's Office provides additional details about what deputies called a home invasion on Ingleside Avenue,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A low pressure system off the coast of GA/SC will lead to some snow for much of Middle Georgia on Saturday along with strong and chilly winds. This Evening It’s been a mostly cloudy…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon man has been sentenced to 25 years, with the first three years in prison, after a Christmas Eve domestic violence incident that involved threats against children and a firearm, according to a news release…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon man who was granted a second chance under Georgia’s First Offender Act has been sentenced to 40 years in prison, with the first 20 years to serve, after violating his probation, according to a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Students helped lead Bibb County School's annual State of the District Friday, walking the audience through academic progress and school…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A series of winter weather advisories, winter storm warnings, and an extreme cold warning have been issued for counties across the 41NBC coverage area,…
UPDATE: Georgia State Patrol says a trooper was dispatched to the crash at 6:37 a.m. on Georgia Highway 57 near Taylor Woods Road. According to GSP, the motorcycle was traveling west when it left the roadway onto the north shoulder,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Gov. Brian Kemp declared a statewide state of emergency today ahead of a winter storm expected to impact Georgia this weekend. The…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC) - The Human & Sex Trafficking Forum, presented by Priscilla Stanley and The Edify House, will take place Friday, January…
UPDATE (8 p.m.): The Georgia Bureau…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cloud cover will be abundant and temperatures will remain below average ahead of another winter weather system this weekend. This Evening Clouds have been increasing throughout the afternoon, however a bit of clearing will be possible…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon man has been arrested in connection with a home invasion reported Thursday afternoon on Riverside Drive, according to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office said deputies…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Middle Georgia residents looking for weekend activities have plenty of options, from live music and fitness events to creative workshops and wellness gatherings. Music…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- An extreme cold watch is in effect from Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon for multiple counties across Middle Georgia in the 41NBC coverage area. Counties included in the watch are Hancock, Monroe, Jones, Baldwin, Washington, Taylor, Crawford,…
(UPDATE 11:20AM): Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones has identified the person found dead at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center as Quintavous Vincent. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Jones, Baldwin, Twiggs, Wilkinson, Hancock and Washington counties, warning of potential snow and dangerously low temperatures beginning Friday evening. The National Weather Service (NWS) announced the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Macon-Bibb County has selected Barton Malow, in association with Sheridan Construction, to manage construction of the new Macon Arena, a major project that…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Members of the Middle Georgia Democratic Socialists of America marched in downtown Macon Wednesday night in response to the recent killing of…
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Houston County leaders are taking steps toward building a new water treatment plant to keep up with the county’s rapid growth.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The IRS has opened the 2025 tax filing season, with returns due by April 15, and officials say now is the…
UPDATE (1/28/26): Edward Foster's campaign says his official announcement is set for Friday, January 30 at 5:30 p.m. at Greater Zion Hill Baptist Church,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cloud cover will begin to ramp up Thursday ahead of the next weathermaker. This Evening It’s been a sunny afternoon around Middle Georgia and skies will stay clear through tonight. Conditions should be colder than last…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon man was one of two people taken into custody after a brief vehicle chase connected to a commercial…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Atrium Health Navicent announced Wednesday it is raising the minimum starting wage for eligible teammates in Georgia to $18.85…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Grammy-winning artist Emmylou Harris will perform at the Piedmont Grand Opera House in Macon on Saturday, March 21, according to a news release. Graystone Promotions said it will present An Evening with Emmylou Harris at 7:30…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- State Senator David Lucas, a Democrat from Macon, has introduced Senate Bill 380, legislation aimed at expanding Medicaid statewide in Georgia.…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Monroe County Hospital Authority Board voted Jan. 22 to promote Casey Fleckenstein to chief executive officer. Fleckenstein brings more than 20 years of experience…
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) The City of Sparta is asking residents to help support its application for Community Home Investment Program (CHIP) funding by submitting photos that document housing needs within the city limits. City officials say the funding application is…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Macon-Bibb Emergency Management Agency is updating its Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation Plan and is asking residents to help shape how the community prepares for future emergencies. Officials say community input is a key part of identifying potential…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Families across Middle Georgia will have the opportunity to learn about a wide range of education options during Middle Georgia…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff on Wednesday sharply criticized federal law enforcement actions tied to recent events in Minnesota, calling them “lawless chaos” and urging accountability, investigations, and respect for constitutional rights. Speaking to reporters, Ossoff said masked…
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — City of Cochran residents will see changes to their garbage collection service beginning in early March, as the city transitions to a new…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Jonathan Fisher has announced his intent to run for the Bibb County School Board at-large seat, Post 8, currently held by Dr. Lisa W. Garrett-Boyd. Fisher tells 41NBC he will make his official campaign announcement at…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - River Edge Behavioral Health has opened a new Adult Peer Support and Community Integration Center, bringing peer support, skill…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures should stay above the teens overnight tonight however Middle Georgians should still drip their faucets. This Evening A sunny day will give way to a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A new federal watchdog report says serious problems at the VA Dublin Healthcare System lingered for years, largely because regional leaders failed to step in and make sure issues were fully fixed. The report, released by the…
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says it determined…
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A rise in domestic violence-related homicides in Houston County is renewing efforts to help women protect themselves, including expanded self-defense training focused on prevention, escape and de-escalation. Houston County Sheriff Matt Moulton says the county…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Federal authorities are warning the public about scammers impersonating prosecutors and law enforcement officers in an effort to steal money and…
HANCOCK COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An inmate at Hancock State Prison died after an "altercation" with another inmate, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. In…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - This week's Restaurant Report Card provides food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, January 19 and Friday, January 23. Understanding…
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Jones County Sheriff’s Office is searching for two missing teenagers last seen Monday night in the Macon area. According to the sheriff’s office, 16-year-old Xander McLeod and 14-year-old Damyian Smith were last seen around…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins police are asking for the public's help solving a decades-old homicide, and an $8,000 reward is being offered for information…
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Montpelier Springs Road is closed indefinitely between Highway 42 South and Adams Road after Monroe County Public Works…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Perry woman has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to methamphetamine trafficking charges. According to Houston County District Attorney…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will plummet into the teens with some single digit wind chills possible. This Evening While the sunshine returned to start the new week it has been anything but warm outside. Winds have been gusting anywhere…