Red Cross urges Middle Georgia families to build emergency kits
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The American Red Cross is urging Middle Georgia families to prepare now for hurricanes, severe storms, house fires and other emergencies before…
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Unloaded firearm found in student’s backpack at school in Houston County
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- An unloaded firearm was found in a student’s backpack during a search on campus, according to a message from Huntingon Middle School Principal Marlon Robinson that was sent to parents. Robinson said school administrators found the…
Campus police respond to violent incident at Southwest High School
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A parent is raising concerns about student safety after a fight involving three students at Southwest High School in Macon on Monday.…
Crimestoppers seeking woman wanted for arson in Jones County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Regional Crime Stoppers is spotlighting five individuals wanted by law enforcement agencies across Middle Georgia as part of its ongoing effort to encourage community…
Perry launches ‘Love, Dolly’ book drive to benefit local children
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Perry is inviting the community to honor Dolly Parton’s legacy by donating new children’s books as part of its…
Bibb County joint operation leads to arrests, 68 citations and firearm seizures
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A joint law enforcement operation in Macon-Bibb County resulted in several arrests, dozens of traffic citations and the seizure of…
Macon-Bibb adds fourth property tax hearing before September 9 vote
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County will hold an additional public hearing Wednesday, September 9 before commissioners vote on a proposed 9.575-mill property tax rate. The fourth hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. in Commission Chambers at City Hall, located…
'Otis Redding Way' dedication set for September 9 in downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County will dedicate portions of Cotton Avenue and Mulberry Street Lane as "Otis Redding Way" on Wednesday, September 9, which would have been the soul singer's 85th birthday. According to a county news release, the…
The End Zone Week 4: Warner Robins visits Northside in Game of the Week
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Week 4 of 41NBC's The End Zone will feature Warner Robins at Northside as the Game of the Week Friday, along with highlights from six more Middle Georgia matchups. 41NBC sports anchor Rob Schiff and…
Georgia corrections special agent arrested in Flock system misuse case
EATONTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The GBI has arrested and charged a Georgia Department of Corrections special agent with misuse of a license plate reader system. The GBI identified him as Robert “Bobby” Michael Keim, 45, of Eatonton. According to a GBI…
Sheriff’s office asks people to avoid Jones County fire scene
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Emergency crews are responding to a fire near Eatonton Highway at Blounts Chapel Road, according to the Jones County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Reece said the fire appears to be a woods fire. The sheriff’s office is asking…
Mercer unveils plans for $50M student life center
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT ) - For years, Mercer University students have gathered at the Connell Student Center to eat, study and spend time with friends. Now, the university…
Houston County marks Suicide Prevention Month, urges residents to check in
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Houston County commissioners recognized September as Suicide Prevention Month Tuesday, raising awareness about mental health resources and encouraging people to…
Woman found dead in vacant Laurens County home identified
LAURENS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Law enforcement has identified a woman found dead inside a vacant Laurens County home Monday night. Laurens County Sheriff's Office Lt. Jeremy Reese said the woman was 55-year-old Melanie Douglas. He said her family has…
Heat advisories possible as the week goes on
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will reach into the mid to upper 90s with heat index values over 100 for the next few days. This Evening A partly sunny and hot afternoon will become a clear and muggy night around…
Atrium Health Navicent doctor shares signs, resources during Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Pediatric cancer is rare, but parents should pay attention when common symptoms linger or do not improve with treatment, according to an Atrium Health Navicent doctor. Dr. Sushmita Nair…
Georgia National Fair $10 ticket sale begins Wednesday
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Admission tickets for the 2026 Georgia National Fair will be available for $10 during a limited online sale beginning Wednesday. The sale begins September 2 at 9 a.m. and ends September 3 at 10 p.m. Each…
Fire contained after Northside Middle School evacuation
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — No students were injured after a small fire led to an evacuation at Northside Middle School Tuesday morning, according to the Houston County School District. In response to a 41NBC inquiry, the district said the…
Cochran-Bleckley Chamber announces upcoming fall events, Great Pumpkin Festival
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Cochran-Bleckley Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for a busy fall with several events planned throughout September and October. Chamber President Melissa Barker…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores August 24-28
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…
September begins on a hot note
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new warming trend is likely around Middle Georgia for the first few days of September. This Evening A partly sunny afternoon will give way to a clear night across Middle Georgia. A stray shower or…
Mercer launches accelerated path to medical school for undergraduates
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mercer University has launched a new program that allows students to complete their undergraduate degree in just three years and enter medical school…
GBI: 16-year-old arrested in shooting that left 2 injured
UPDATE (8/22/26): The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested a 16-year-old in connection with a shooting that left two people injured on August 22. According to a news release, Darius Frazier of Dublin is charged with aggravated battery, aggravated assault,…
Final beam placed on guitar-shaped terminal at Middle Georgia Regional Airport
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Construction crews placed the final beam Monday atop a unique, guitar-shaped executive terminal at Middle Georgia Regional Airport. City leaders and builders…
RECALL WATCH LIST: Baby toys, grill brushes and pet food pulled over safety concerns
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you’ve been shopping online, grilling out or picking up pet food, there are some urgent recalls you need to know about. Chillife Montessori baby toy sets pulled due to choking hazard …
Keisha Lance Bottoms accepts Middle Georgia debate; Rick Jackson has declined
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms says she is ready to debate Republican nominee Rick Jackson in Middle Georgia, but Jackson has not accepted the invitation for the upcoming Middle Georgia Matters debate in Macon. The…
Man shot at Forsyth apartment complex
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Forsyth Police Department is investigating after a man was shot at an apartment complex Saturday night and took himself to the hospital. According to the Forsyth Police Department, the man was shot at Union Hill…
Rhythm & Rally hosting round robin pickleball fundraiser for Georgia Forward on August 31
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Rhythm & Rally at the Macon Mall is hosting a round robin pickleball tournament Monday, August 31. The event is open to players of all ages and skill levels as a fundraiser for the Georgia Forward organization.…
Middle Georgia cattle producer, professor weigh impact of Trump beef tariff cut
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Middle Georgia cattle producer says a temporary reduction in tariffs on certain imported ground beef likely won't have much impact on his operation, but other farmers who sell cattle as a commodity could feel…
Miller defends Macon-Bibb property tax rate as public hearings begin
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County property owners could soon feel the impact of a higher tax bill. On Friday, the county commission held the first of three public hearings after tentatively adopting a millage rate that a millage rate…
Higher costs and heavy traffic expected for Labor Day travel
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As summer winds down, many Americans are planning one last getaway for Labor Day weekend. However, travelers should brace themselves for higher prices and packed highways. According to AAA, travel costs are up across the board this…
Keisha Lance Bottoms to hold town hall in Macon as she campaigns for Georgia governor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Keisha Lance Bottoms is bringing her campaign for Georgia governor to Middle Georgia this weekend, with a town hall scheduled in Macon. A press conference is scheduled for 4:15 p.m. The town hall begins at 5…
$2.5 Million lottery scratch-off sold in Sandersville
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Someone in Middle Georgia is $2.5 million richer after a winning Georgia Lottery scratch-off ticket was sold in Sandersville. The winner claimed the $2.5 million prize Wednesday, August 26. The winning ticket is one of several…
1 dead, 2 hospitalized after Highway 87 crash in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — One person died and two others were taken to a hospital after a crash Thursday near Plant Scherer in Monroe County.…
Macon County Schools cancel student classes Friday after water main break
OGLETHORPE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon County School System has canceled classes for students Friday after a water main break left parts of Oglethorpe with low water pressure or no water. According to a notice from Superintendent Johnathan B. Roberts…
Stationary front to bring more storms Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A cold front will stall out over Georgia Friday becoming stationary bringing another round of storms to cap off the week. This Evening Scattered storms are…
461st Air Control Wing officially redesignated as 461st Wing at Robins Air Force Base
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The 461st Air Control Wing is entering a new chapter at Robins Air Force Base. The unit was…
Ocmulgee Heritage Trail tops 13 miles with Amerson River Park extension
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Ocmulgee Heritage Trail now stretches more than 13 miles following the opening of a new extension at Amerson River Park. NewTown…
Macon-Bibb hearings begin Friday on rate that counts as 9.28% tax increase
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County residents will have three opportunities beginning Friday to comment on a tentatively adopted millage rate of 9.575 mills. According…
Baldwin schools propose rollback rate for third straight year
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Baldwin County School District is proposing to keep its property tax rate at 12.070 mills in 2026 by adopting the rollback rate for…
78-year-old man dies after vehicle crashes into Macon home
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 78-year-old man died Thursday after his vehicle crashed into a home in Macon, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The collision happened…
GEORGIA BUSINESS FOCUS: Georgia Power says OpenAI deal could save customers $15 monthly
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The contract between Georgia Power and artificial intelligence leader OpenAI has been approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission. The new facility would be located in Effingham County, about 45 minutes outside of Savannah. The agreement…
Monroe County deputies investigate possible human waste dumping at Pope’s Ferry Landing
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after what appeared to be human waste was found in the river near…
Twiggs County community asked to help family after house fire
TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Twiggs County family lost everything when its home burned Wednesday. Chief Deputy Leonard Long confirmed the fire happened on Sgoda…
Atrium Health Navicent names Elmer Polite president
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Atrium Health Navicent has named Elmer Polite its president, putting the veteran health care executive in charge of hospitals and care sites across Middle Georgia beginning in September. According to a news release, Polite will oversee…
Downtown Macon business owner, Loaves and Fishes discuss homelessness and solutions
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A downtown Macon business owner says he has seen an increase in incidents involving people experiencing homelessness, while a local nonprofit…
Widespread storms likely Thursday afternoon and evening
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An incoming cold front will bring several rounds of storms to Middle Georgia through the end of the week. This Evening It's been a cooler than expected day thanks to a cloudy morning however storm odds…
Police: Wrightsville traffic stop prevents contraband from entering prison
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A traffic stop in Wrightsville led officers to seize marijuana, tobacco, cell phones, alcohol and other items that police say were prevented from entering a prison. According to a Wrightsville Police Department Facebook post Wednesday, officers…
Pink poodle 'Cherry' visits Alice’s Place for National Dog Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Alice's Place, an adult day care facility in Macon, marked National Dog Day Tuesday by bringing in a special guest, a pink…
Crimestoppers seeking woman wanted for cruelty to children in Monroe County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Regional Crime Stoppers is spotlighting five individuals wanted by law enforcement agencies across Middle Georgia as part of its ongoing…