Georgia Business Focus: Major projects and new restaurants bring jobs and growth to Middle Georgia
Big-name brands and major projects are driving new jobs and growth across Middle Georgia, from Buc-ee’s in Forsyth to new restaurants…
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Middle Georgia State University buries time capsules to mark milestone
Middle Georgia State University is preserving a moment in time, burying capsules across its campuses filled with artifacts from today for students to rediscover decades from…
Inmate dies at Baldwin State Prison, investigation underway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An inmate died Sunday at Baldwin State Prison, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. The inmate was identified as Ricky Mathis. The cause of death has not been released at this time. The GDC added…
Young cooks meet the pros: chefs share advice and career paths at local event
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Young Chefs Academy in Warner Robins is opening its doors to the community for a special member appreciation event highlighting a panel of accomplished Middle Georgia chefs eager to share their expertise and passion with…
Macon-Bibb County moves forward with jail expansion, adding beds and upgrades
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Macon-Bibb County Commission approved $1,244,030 for Phase I of a jail expansion project. The funding will come from voter-approved Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax funds from 2018 and 2025. Phase I includes demolishing the James…
Man arrested near Perry High School during Code Red; threat investigation ongoing
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Deputies with the Houston County Sheriff's Office arrested a man near Perry High School while the campus was under a Code Red status. Authorities said the arrest was not related to the initial investigation at the school.…
Community Foundation of Central Georgia awards grants to local nonprofits
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Community Foundation of Central Georgia is investing in communities across the region, awarding grants to more than 20 nonprofits to support…
Goodwill to host free job fair in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A job fair aimed at connecting people with employment opportunities is coming to Macon next week. Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia will host its Spring 2026 Job Fair on April 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.…
44th Ham and Egg Legislative Breakfast focuses on farm bill changes, concerns
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Rising fertilizer costs and concerns over profitability are placing added pressure on Georgia farmers, according to agriculture leaders. The…
Winds calm as temperatures climb into the weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - High pressure moving into the Peach State this weekend will slow and shift the winds allowing for more heat and humidity rolling forwards. This Evening A mostly sunny afternoon will become a clear night across the…
WEEKEND WATCH! Middle Georgia’s spring weekend guide
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Looking for plans this weekend? From family festivals and live music to unique markets and community runs, Middle Georgia is packed with exciting events for everyone. There are some top events you won’t want to miss—here’s…
Warner Robins Little Theatre to present “Musical Madness”
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Warner Robins Little Theatre is preparing to welcome audiences for its upcoming production, Musical Madness, next week. Set at Unity Grove Academy, the…
19-year-old arrested in Perry after stolen property, guns and drugs found
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 19-year-old was arrested Thursday in Perry after police executed multiple arrest warrants and recovered suspected stolen property, firearms and illegal narcotics, according to the Perry Police Department. The news release states that multiple arrest warrants…
Magnolia Soapbox Derby returns to downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Magnolia Soapbox Derby is set to return to downtown Macon this weekend, bringing high-speed races, live entertainment and family-friendly activities to the city. The…
New nonstop flights from Macon to Baltimore and Fort Lauderdale announced
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Contour Airlines is expanding service in Middle Georgia, announcing the return of nonstop flights to Baltimore and the launch of a new…
Macon man dies in fatal Monroe County crash
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –A man is dead after a fatal crash in Monroe County, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. The fatal crash happened at approximately 11:58…
Two Harley-Davidsons recovered in Macon after Twiggs theft
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two motorcycles stolen out of Twiggs County have been recovered in Macon, and a suspect is now facing multiple felony charges, according to the…
Theatre Macon celebrates 40 years of performances, community impact
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Theatre Macon is celebrating a major milestone, marking 40 years of performances and contributions to the community. The theater kicked off its anniversary…
Seventeen become U.S. citizens during ceremony in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Inside the William A Bootle Federal Building & US Courthouse Wednesday, 17 people stood together, raised their right hands, and took the oath of…
Proposal would bring Jack in the Box to Gray Highway in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Jack in the Box restaurant could be coming to Gray Highway, according to a draft agenda released by the…
More fire danger likely Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Humidity will remain low along with elevated surface wind speeds Thursday afternoon allowing fire danger to persist. This Evening It's been a mostly sunny and windy afternoon across Middle Georgia. The southeastern 2/3 of the region…
Deputies: I-75 chase leads to arrests in prison drop attempt
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two men are in custody after Monroe County deputies say a traffic stop on Interstate 75 turned into a chase tied…
Houston County law enforcement agencies join regional drug, gang task force
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston County law enforcement agencies are joining a regional drug and gang task force to target crimes that cross county…
Pinwheels planted in Macon to promote child abuse prevention
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent’s Crescent House marked Child Abuse Prevention Month on Wednesday with a pinwheel garden planting ceremony and a county proclamation. Manager…
Inmate dies at Hancock State Prison, investigation underway
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An inmate died Tuesday at Hancock State Prison, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. The inmate has been identified as Jacorey Pearson. The…
Macon Mayhem head to the SPHL playoffs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Mayhem are heading back to the postseason, ending a five-year playoff drought and bringing playoff hockey back to Middle Georgia. The Mayhem secured the eighth seed after finishing the regular season with a 26-26-3-3…
Annual Mentors and Manners Tea Party returns to Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 16th annual Mentors and Manners Tea Party with Miss Georgia pageant is scheduled for April 26 at the Hay House from 2…
Macon Kid Spring Fling Market to feature 23 youth entrepreneurs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Kid Spring Fling Market is scheduled for this weekend and will feature 23 youth entrepreneurs. The event is set for…
Gray woman charged after alleged $500K theft from Macon church
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman was arrested in connection with a Georgia RICO Act violation investigation, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. The incident…
UPDATE: Deputies say man who went missing Tuesday has been found safe
UPDATE: Joshua Williams has been located and is safe with his family, according to an update from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. ORIGINAL STORY: MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in…
Strong winds likely Wednesday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Northeast winds will be gusty throughout the day on Wednesday keeping temperatures below average. This Evening Conditions will remain clear through the evening and into tonight however scattered high level clouds may move in ahead of…
Forsyth man faces prison after passport fraud guilty plea
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Forsyth man who federal prosecutors say used a stolen identity to obtain a U.S. passport has pleaded guilty and now faces prison…
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office expands traffic unit to reduce crash response times
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is expanding its traffic division with a new unit focused on crash investigations and traffic enforcement. The unit, known as CITE, which stands for Crash Investigation and Traffic Enforcement, builds on…
Macon hospitals raise Donate Life flag to honor donors, encourage registration
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - April marks Donate Life Month, and in Macon, two hospitals raised a flag to honor organ donors and encourage others to…
Buc-ee’s construction continues as officials mark groundbreaking in Monroe County
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Monroe County leaders held a ceremonial groundbreaking Tuesday for a new Buc-ee’s location, even as work on the site has already been…
Piedmont Macon shares resources ahead of Black Maternal Health Week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As Black Maternal Health Week approaches, Piedmont Macon is raising awareness about the disparities Black mothers face and sharing resources to support…
Bethel CME Church to host Fort Valley State University Choir Concert
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Fort Valley State University Choir is set to perform a concert at Bethel CME Church this weekend. The concert is…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores March 30-April 3
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…
Ava Little’s family calls for stronger bullying policies in Peach County Schools
PEACH COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Friends and family gathered Monday at the Peach County Board of Education to honor 12-year-old Ava Little, a life…
Man pleads guilty in Byron church arson, faces up to 20 years
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A South Carolina man has pleaded guilty to setting fire to a church in Byron and now faces up to…
Red Cross urges pet owners to download free emergency app
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The American Red Cross is encouraging pet owners to prepare for emergencies during Pet First Aid Awareness Month by downloading a free…
Sunshine makes a comeback Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cloud cover has lingered following Sunday’s cold front however sunshine should return by lunchtime Tuesday This Evening Overcast skies will stick with Middle Georgia through the evening and overnight. Rain is unlikely anywhere in the region.…
Warner Robins man sentenced in Operation Mobile Order drug trafficking case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Warner Robins man who was part of an armed drug trafficking organization responsible for distributing kilograms of cocaine in the Macon community was sentenced to more than 20 years in prison as a result of…
Crime Stoppers seeks man wanted for furnishing contraband to inmates in Wilcox County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Regional Crime Stoppers is spotlighting five individuals wanted by law enforcement agencies across Middle Georgia as part of…
RECALL WATCH LIST: From a popular snack to swimwear, here's what you need to stop using immediately
UPDATE: The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service has retracted its earlier public health alert for…
Winder man pleads guilty to assaulting officer after Warner Robins chase
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Winder man pleaded guilty to aggravated assault on a peace officer, according to Houston County District Attorney Eric Edwards. 36-year-old Michael Allen Jones pleaded guilty on April 2 to aggravated assault on a peace…
Two people shot in Warner Robins early Sunday morning
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people were shot early Sunday morning in Warner Robins, according to the Warner Robins Police Department. According to a news release, the shooting happened at 2:53 a.m. on April 5. The police department says…
Tennille man arrested after crash into church during pursuit
TENNILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Tennille man was arrested Saturday after a vehicle pursuit ended with a crash into a church, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s…
Suspect wanted in Macon Sunoco robbery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect in connection with a commercial armed robbery, according to a news release. The commercial armed robbery happened just after 7 a.m. April 4 at the Sunoco…
Macon Mayhem clinch playoff spot for first time since 2021
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Mayhem are headed back to the playoffs for the first time since 2021. Macon secured its postseason spot Friday night with a 6-2 road win over the Fayetteville Marksmen after a 4-1 win over…