Senators call for DOJ Investigation of Bibb County Jail
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Local leaders and families impacted by incidents inside the Bibb County Jail, are reacting to the news that Senators Raphael Warnock and Jon…
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Couple finalizing plans for 11-suite boutique hotel in Milledgeville
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Joshua Flournoy and his wife Aerin are combining their love of travel and their hometown to bring an 11-suite boutique hotel to Milledgeville.…
Blazing weekend ahead for Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will climb into the upper 90s and low triple digits this weekend as rain odds become negligible. This Evening What has been a pretty hot and partly cloudy day will see mostly clear skies through…
Cochran-Bleckley Chamber of Commerce to host family-friendly events
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Cochran-Bleckley Chamber of Commerce is hosting family-friendly events for the community. The Bleckley Bullseye campaign, a shop-local initiative, runs through July 31. Participants…
Family starts GoFundMe for help with expenses for crash victim's four young daughters
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The family of JaNiecea Smith has started a GoFundMe for help with expenses for her four young daughters. The…
Bowden Golf Course Pavilion dedicated in memory of Jim Hickman
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new pavilion at Historic Bowden Golf Course now stands in memory of a man whose impact on Macon’s golf scene and…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office warns public of phone scams targeting inmate families
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to be on alert for two phone scams targeting families of incarcerated individuals. In the first scheme, callers claim to be representatives from a bonding company and instruct…
Warnock, Ossoff urge DOJ to investigate Bibb County Jail over violence, unsafe conditions
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – U.S. Senators Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff are urging the U.S. Department of Justice to launch a federal investigation…
Nu-Way Weiners customers, employees voice frustration over illegal dumping at Bloomfield Road location
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Those who frequent Nu-Way Weiners on Bloomfield Road in Macon say illegal dumping on the restaurant’s property is bad…
Macon-Bibb recreation centers closing Friday for staff training, celebration
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – All Macon-Bibb County Recreation Centers will be closed on Friday as the department hosts a day of employee training and celebration in honor of National Park and Recreation Month. The department will recognize its 90 team…
Bibb County School District kicks off new year with call for literacy and attendance gains
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District kicked off the 2025-2026 school year with its annual convocation Thursday morning…
Macon unemployment rate rises to 4.3% in June
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Georgia Department of Labor reported Thursday that the unemployment rate for the Macon Metropolitan Statistical Area rose to 4.3% in June, up three-tenths of a percentage point from May. The rate was 4.7% at the same…
Bibb County Jail inmate starts fire outside cell
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County deputies are investigating after an inmate started a fire inside the jail Thursday afternoon, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. It…
Storm odds on the decline as temperatures begin to rebound
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will climb back into the upper 90s Friday afternoon as storm odds dwindle. This Evening A partly cloudy afternoon featuring a few isolated showers and storms will become more clear into the evening and…
$7,000 relocation incentive being offered to attract new residents to Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce is looking to continue strengthening the economic growth in the city of…
Jones County High School postpones Open House due to water pressure issues
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Jones County High School has postponed its Open House event to Wednesday, July 30, due to ongoing issues with water pressure, according to a Facebook post from the school. The original Open House was scheduled for…
King suspends Senate campaign, will seek re-election as Georgia insurance commissioner
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT/AP)- Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King announced Thursday he is suspending his campaign for U.S. Senate, citing limited prospects for securing the Republican nomination. “I got into the U.S. Senate race to beat Jon Ossoff, not distract from…
Stuart Hardy named Bibb County Teacher of the Year for 2025–2026
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Stuart Hardy of W.S. Hutchings College & Career Academy has been named the 2025-2026 Bibb County School District Teacher of the Year, according to a news release from the district. The announcement came Thursday during the…
Television production returns to Macon with weekend filming and road closures
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A television show is continuing production this weekend in Macon-Bibb County, with filming scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, July 26 and 27. The shoot will bring intermittent road closures to multiple areas as King Street Productions moves…
Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick gets feedback from residents at 'Moment with Mayor'
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick held her third "Moment with Mayor" event at City Hall on Thursday to allow residents a valuable chance to…
Warner Robins Church hosting school supply giveaway over the weekend
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —Truth in the Word Ministries in Warner Robins is preparing to host its annual Back to School Backpack Giveaway this Saturday, continuing a tradition nearly a decade in the making. According to Apostle Dr. Aaron Hamilton,…
Movie night set for Friday at Eastman City Park
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The City of Eastman will host a movie night this Friday at Eastman City Park, located at 11th Avenue and Oak Street. The event features several family-friendly activities and concludes with an outdoor showing of The LEGO…
Speed cameras to enforce limits in Byron school zone starting July 29
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The City of Byron will begin operating speed enforcement cameras on White Road in the designated school zone starting Tuesday, July 29, 2025. According to city information, the cameras will monitor vehicle speeds during specific hours and…
Boil water advisory issued in Gray after water main break
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A boil water advisory is in effect for City of Gray water customers after a water main break caused low pressure and temporary outages in parts of the…
Piedmont Macon doctor discusses rise in breast cancer among younger women
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Data from the National Breast Cancer Foundation has recently indicated an increase in younger women being diagnosed with breast cancer. With…
A bit more sun likely Thursday as rain odds persist
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures should largely return to the 90s as scattered storms will be possible again Thursday afternoon. This Evening A mostly cloudy day…
Spirit of Macon Park coming to downtown with help from AARP grant
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A vacant lot in downtown Macon is set to be transformed into a wellness-focused park, thanks to a national grant…
Deputies: 2 safe after overnight emergency in Towaliga River
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Deputies rescued two people after a late-night river emergency near the Towaliga River in Monroe County, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s…
Macon man arrested after deputies find 27 grams of meth during Forsyth traffic stop
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon man was arrested after deputies discovered more than 27 grams of methamphetamine during a traffic stop…
Macon man arrested for kidnapping and sexual assault on Eisenhower Parkway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon man has been arrested in connection with a kidnapping and sexual assault that happened on Eisenhower Parkway last week,…
Sheriff: Man arrested in $35K Monroe County land scam has history of similar crimes
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A North Atlanta man is out $35,000 after falling victim to a land scam in Monroe County, and…
Recent upgrades expected to prolong Jeffersonville NEXRAD Weather Radar's lifespan
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Robins Air Force Base says it has made much-needed upgrades to the NEXRAD weather radar in Jeffersonville. “What these improvements do,…
Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick selected as GMA Director at Large
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins Mayor…
Macon pediatrician shares back-to-school health tips for children
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon pediatrician is sharing tips to help families prepare children for the upcoming school year. Dr. Christy Peterson, a…
UPDATE: Centerville teen charged in case involving vehicle with racist, lewd language
UPDATE (7/22/25): Police arrested a 17-year-old from Centerville Tuesday…
More clouds will lead to a drop in temperatures Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A low pressure system in the area will lead to more clouds and rain for Wednesday, dropping temperatures around Middle Georgia. This…
Convoy of Hope and local churches serving thousands in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A community event is happening in Macon this Saturday that you don't want to miss. Convoy of Hope, Hope for Heart of…
Joe Bonamassa to perform in Macon in 2026 following new album release
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Blues-rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa is set to perform in Macon following the recent release of his new album, Breakthrough. The concert is scheduled for March 20, 2026, at the Atrium Health Amphitheater. Tickets go on sale…
Warner Robins mayor condemns racist vandalism after offensive vehicle found outside gym
UPDATE (7/22/2025 at 4:46 p.m.) The Centerville Police Department says a 17-year-old was arrested after investigating a report of a vehicle with racist and lewd language parked outside Crunch Fitness. (ORIGINAL 7/22/2025 at 10:48 a.m.) WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mayor…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores July 14-18
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…
Riverside Public Library permanently shutting doors
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Middle Georgia Regional Library is closing its Riverside branch soon after opening its doors more than 25 years ago. "The services that we offer at…
Storm odds up as major heat continues
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures are expected to reach the upper 90s and low triple digits Tuesday afternoon, however storms could help some spots cool down. This Evening A…
Crimestoppers seeking man wanted for failure to register as sex offender in Peach County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sgt. Greg Thomas of Macon Regional Crimestoppers appeared on 41Today to spotlight five individuals currently wanted by law…
UPDATE: GBI identifies man who died in shootout with law enforcement in Twiggs County
UPDATE (7/21/25): The GBI has identified 26-year-old Christopher J. Martin-Holmes of Conley as the man killed in Friday night's shootout with a…
New Bibb County teachers welcomed at orientation ahead of school year
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Schools started the new year Monday by welcoming incoming teachers and staff with an orientation session designed to prepare them for the classroom. Teachers…
Man hospitalized after Warner Robins assault, vehicle hijacking with box cutter
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is in stable condition following an assault and vehicle hijacking Monday morning, the Warner Robins Police Department said.…
Georgia National Fair announces 2025 concert schedule
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 2025 Georgia National Fair will feature nine nights of live music during its 36th annual event, scheduled for October 2–12 at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry. Concerts will take place nightly at 7:30 p.m.…
Howard High graduate earns scholarship and laptop from Farah & Farah
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Donald Williams, a graduate of Howard High School, has been awarded the Empowering Greatness Scholarship from personal injury law firm Farah & Farah. In addition to the scholarship, the firm also provided Williams with a new…
Houston County drug bust tied to Atlanta raids nets $5M in seized narcotics
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A massive drug bust across the Atlanta metro area has resulted in 21 arrests and the seizure of…
UPDATE: Woman dies, second motorist upgraded to stable condition after head-on crash on Log Cabin Drive in Macon
UPDATE: The family of JaNiecea Smith has started a GoFundMe page to help provide for her four daughters,…