Black Friday shopping tips
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —The holiday shopping season is upon us, and according to the latest research from Finder.com, an estimated 149 million Americans plan to shop this black Friday, which means stores…
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Downtown Cochran launches two festive holiday events
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Downtown Cochran is gearing up for the holiday season with two community events aimed at supporting small businesses and bringing families together. The first celebration,…
Woman found dead in vehicle in south Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death, after they say deputies found a woman dead inside a vehicle in south Macon. According…
Bibb County deputy on administrative leave after caught on video throwing object at truck
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Bibb County Sheriff's deputy is on administrative leave according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, for an incident caught on video that's making its rounds on social media. 41NBC's Gena Tripp first noticed the video…
Red Cross urges blood donations as holidays strain supply
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As the holiday season approaches, the American Red Cross says it’s bracing for a familiar challenge: a drop in blood donations. The organization…
Macon teenager recovering from gunshot wound, investigation underway
MACON, Georgia (WMGT-DT) – A 15-year-old boy has been released from the hospital after suffering a gunshot wound, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. Sergeant Christopher Williams says that the Macon-Bibb Emergency 911 Center was called around 9:53 p.m.…
UPDATE: Body of 15-year-old autistic boy in Baldwin County found
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Moped rider dies after collision in Warner Robins, police investigating
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (WMGT-DT) - A Warner Robins man has died after a collision involving a moped and another vehicle Tuesday evening. Officers were called to…
Piedmont Macon shares how practicing gratitude can boost your health
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - C Sabathne, a behavioral health therapist with Piedmont Macon, says research consistently shows that intentionally expressing gratitude can lead to better sleep,…
UPDATE: Missing Jones County woman found safe
UPDATE (11/26) - According to a recent Facebook post by the Jones County Sheriff's Office, 69-year-old Patricia Day has been located. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a 69-year-old woman last…
Storms tonight; ample wind tomorrow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A cold front will bring storms tonight and chilly wind leading into Thanksgiving following its passage. This Evening and Overnight It’s been a mostly cloudy and…
Thanksgiving travel creates heavy congestion on Middle Georgia interstates
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Thanksgiving week travel is already crowding highways, and the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says drivers should expect heavy traffic through the holiday. Capt.…
Ahead of Thanksgiving, Macon woman shares story of gratitude after husband’s kidney donation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – This Thanksgiving week, a Macon woman is sharing her story of gratitude after she received a kidney from her…
Atrium Health provides holiday toy safety tips ahead of Black Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Officials emphasize that toys should always match a child’s age, skills and developmental stage. This is especially important for children younger…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores November 17-21
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…
UPDATE: Macon man arrested after armed robberies and standoff
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man Monday after two armed robberies on Rocky Creek Road…
Incoming cold front to bring storms Tuesday night
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A cold front from the west will bring scattered storms overnight Tuesday before dropping temperatures leading into Thanksgiving. This Evening It’s been a partly cloudy and warm start to Thanksgiving week around Middle Georgia. Conditions will…
Hawkinsville announces schedule and road closures for 2025 Christmas parade
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Hawkinsville is gearing up for its annual Christmas parade this Saturday, November 29. According to the Hawkinsville-Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce, the evening begins with a community Christmas tree lighting at 5 p.m. on the Pulaski…
Macon-Bibb Fire Department warns families about turkey fryer dangers ahead of Thanksgiving
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT-DT) - Thanksgiving is just a couple days away, and the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department says one of the main causes of fires…
UPDATE: Warner Robins police say they've identified man wanted in 'stalking' case
UPDATE (11/25): Warner Robins police said in an update Tuesday morning that they've identified the man in what they called a "stalking"…
Deputies: Teen girl in stable condition after Saturday shooting on Pittman Street in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 16-year-old girl is recovering after she was shot early Saturday on Pittman Street. According to the Bibb…
41NBC partners with Red Cross for Thanksgiving Week Blood Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The annual Thanksgiving Week Blood Drive returns Nov. 25–29, offering several opportunities for people across Central Georgia to donate. The Red Cross says…
GBI: Arrests made after meth, cocaine and firearms seized at Macon apartment
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two Macon residents were arrested after state and local agencies carried out an investigation that led to the seizure of drugs, guns and cash. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), agents with the Middle…
Deputies: $700,000 in drugs, weapons and vehicles seized in Macon raid
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A drug raid on Key Court this week led to two arrests and law enforcement seizing more than $700,000 worth of drugs, cash, weapons and vehicles. According…
Tindall Fields affordable housing project opens Saturday in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new affordable housing development in Macon-Bibb County is nearing completion, and community members will get their first look at the homes during…
Macon military mother surprises sons after 9-month deployment
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A local military mother surprised her sons at John Lewis Elementary School Friday after being deployed in Poland for nine months. Military mom Sgt. Shanterria Rocker, a petroleum supply specialist, says being away from her…
Humanitarian Gang Inc. to host Thanksgiving drive-thru giveaway
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia - (41NBC/WMGT) - Humanitarian Gang Inc., in partnership with the Warner Robins Housing Authority, will host its 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Drive-Thru Giveaway on Saturday, Nov.…
Google’s NDA request in Monroe County sparks privacy concerns
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Google has already purchased land in Monroe County for a future data center, but when the company asked county leaders to sign…
Houston County School District implements new bus badges for safety
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Houston County bus riders now have a new start to their mornings. The Houston County School District recently launched a…
UPDATE: Eastman man charged with murder in shooting death of 31-year-old
UPDATE (11/20) - The GBI has arrested and charged 30-year-old Trustis Darun Deeds of Eastman with felony murder, malice murder and two counts of aggravated assault…
Washington County jury clears 3 former deputies in 2017 death of Eurie Martin
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Washington County jury has found three former deputies not guilty on all major charges in the 2017 in-custody death of Eurie Lee Martin. The verdict clears Henry Copeland, Michael Howell and Rhett Scott of the…
UPDATE: Two teens arrested in shooting that injured 10-year-old Macon boy
UPDATE (11/20/25): Two teens have been arrested in connection with an…
Rain chances return Friday evening
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An incoming cold front will bring an opportunity for some rain starting Friday evening. This Evening A partly cloudy and warm day will give way to a partly cloudy, warm, and muggy night. Lows will be…
U.S. Army veteran receives mortgage-free home in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Retired U.S. Navy Petty Officer Michael Gawlik received the keys to a mortgage-free, fully furnished home in Macon on Thursday, thanks to a partnership between Bank of America and the Military Warriors Support Foundation. The home donation…
Middle Georgia Chick-fil-A hosts holiday canned food drive to support local families
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Chick-fil-A restaurants across Middle Georgia are kicking off the season of giving with a community-wide canned food drive on November 20. The one-day initiative will support 11 local food pantries, helping stock their shelves as many…
Hill of Hope Foundation provides food relief as SNAP cuts hit families
ALBANY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Founded in honor of the late Dr. Maria Hill Fondal, the nonprofit focuses on health equity, educational advancement, and economic…
Two men arrested after stolen truck recovered in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two men were arrested Wednesday night after Washington County deputies recovered a stolen vehicle reported out of South Carolina, according to the sheriff’s office. Deputies stopped a white 2015 GMC Sierra with an Arizona tag…
Jones County Schools to announce new superintendent
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Jones County Board of Education has named Dr. Jessica Baxter Graves as the sole finalist to become the next superintendent of the Jones County School System. The board has a special called meeting for Thursday at…
UPDATE: Suspect in 2023 fatal I-75 South crash taken into custody, released on bond
UPDATE (11/19/25): A man wanted in connection with a 2023 fatal crash on Interstate 75 South was taken into custody last week and has since bonded out.…
Macon businesses see slowdown after federal government shutdown
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The federal government has been back open for a week, and many Macon businesses are returning to regular schedules. Visit Macon President and CEO Gary Wheat says downtown Macon did see a slight impact during the shutdown.…
Staying warm Thursday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Highs will again reach around 80 degrees Thursday afternoon around Middle Georgia. This Evening A partly cloudy afternoon will see some clearing through the evening hours however a handful of clouds will linger into the overnight…
Resurfacing work to cause delays on Dr. Parihar Drive in Warner Robins this week
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Drivers on Dr. Parihar Drive should expect delays Thursday and Friday as crews resurface the roadway. According to a news release from the City of Warner Robins, work will happen between 8 a.m. and 5…
Perry City Council appoints new city manager
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Perry City Council voted on Tuesday to appoint Robert Smith as the next city manager for the City of Perry. Smith has served as assistant city manager since 2018 and brings more than 15 years of experience…
Judge denies self-defense claim in Macon fatal shooting, defendant gets 15 years
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Superior Court judge denied a Macon man's claim that he acted in self-defense during a 2023 fatal shooting, a decision that led to a guilty plea and a 15-year prison sentence for violating First Offender…
Perry man, former Alfa ‘Agent of the Year,’ gets federal prison time in fraud case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A former Warner Robins insurance agent who repeatedly won his company’s "Insurance Agent of the Year" award has been sentenced to federal prison for a premium payment scheme that prosecutors say he carried out to keep…
GSP: 16-year-old flown to Macon trauma center after Highway 49 crash
BALDWIN COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 16-year-old driver was seriously hurt after his pickup overturned during a crash on Georgia Highway 49 on Tuesday night. According to Georgia State Patrol, the responding trooper reported a box-style mail truck was traveling…
Walls Road closed for emergency stormwater repairs near Northeast High
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A section of Walls Road near Northeast High School is closed while crews make emergency stormwater repairs after inspectors found far more damage than initially expected. According to…
Forsyth man gets life in prison in dark web child exploitation case
MONTICELLO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Forsyth man who prosecutors say used the dark web to target a child has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty Tuesday in Jasper County. According to a Facebook post from Ocmulgee District…
Macon-Bibb community celebrated as MBCIA and First Quality receive award
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority (MBCIA) and First Quality Baby Products have received the 2025 Large Community Award from the Georgia Developers Association for First Quality’s expansion in Macon-Bibb County. The award was presented recently at the…
Little Caesars opens new restaurant on Zebulon Road in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Little Caesars opens a new Macon restaurant, a 1,400-square-foot location at 5771 Zebulon Road this week. The restaurant opened Tuesday and operates from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, with extended hours until 10:30 p.m.…