Life jackets take center stage in Houston County water safety reminder
KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston County safety officials are reminding families to wear life jackets as more people head to pools, lakes, rivers and the…
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Deputies: Man arrested after gun fired into air on Mimosa Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was arrested Wednesday morning after Bibb County deputies say a firearm was discharged into the air in west Macon. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to the 1000 block of Mimosa Drive…
Macon domestic disturbance call leads to drug arrest
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon man was arrested Wednesday after a domestic disturbance call led to a drug investigation, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office says deputies were called to the 1100 block of Edna…
Georgia Republican legislative leaders reject governor's call for 2028 redistricting
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s Republican legislative leaders on Wednesday rejected Gov. Brian Kemp’s call to redraw congressional and legislative districts during a special session, citing concerns about moving too quickly after a U.S. Supreme Court decision weakened federal Voting Rights Act protections for minority voters. House…
Crews now surveying Macon-Bibb sidewalks for safety issues
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Crews are now surveying sidewalks across Macon-Bibb County as part of an effort to identify safety and accessibility problems. The work is part of…
Monroe County sheriff’s office investigating after child hit by car
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A 7-year-old child was taken to a hospital after being hit by a car Wednesday morning in Juliette, according to the Monroe County…
Marshall Talley wins Macon Water Authority District 2 runoff
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Marshall Talley has won the runoff for Macon Water Authority District 2, according to unofficial election results. Talley received 1,603 votes, or 55.14%, in Tuesday’s runoff. Ron E. Lemon received 1,304 votes. The runoff came after…
Deputies: Man shot while sitting in vehicle
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is recovering after being shot Tuesday in west Macon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to an aggravated assault in the 3400 block of Williamson Road just after 8:33 p.m. Deputies…
Elaine Lucas denies MWA complaint, calls for grand jury investigation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon Water Authority District One board member Elaine Lucas is speaking out after an employee accused her of being aggressive and threatening…
Bibb families can get free uniforms, supplies at back-to-school event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County families can get free school uniform shirts and school supplies during the district’s 9th Back-to-School Bash in July. The Bibb County School District says the event will be held Friday, July 31, from 10…
Macon-Bibb sidewalks getting countywide condition check
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County is expanding its Paving the Way program with a countywide sidewalk and accessibility ramp analysis. Macon-Bibb County said in a news release Tuesday that it contracted with Citylogix in April to assess about 350…
Shoplifting call leads to U-Haul chase in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two people were arrested after a shoplifting call led Bibb County deputies on a brief chase involving a U-Haul truck, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office says the shoplifting happened on Friday.…
Rain continues tonight; more storms tomorrow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Persistent light rain will continue through the evening and tonight around Middle Georgia before slowing and another round of storms is likely Wednesday as well. This Evening Overcast skies and widespread rain have been the theme…
Man dies after shooting at Fort Valley apartment complex
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man is dead after an overnight shooting at a Fort Valley apartment complex, according to Fort Valley Police Chief David Wilson.…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores June 8-12
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…
Crawford County girl 'so excited and so humble' to witness World Cup in person
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) – Back in April, Crawford County's Bailey DeWitt and her mother Susanna got the call of a lifetime, which ultimately led to two…
Republican governor candidate Rick Jackson makes final Georgia tour before runoff
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson is making a final tour of Georgia ahead of this week's runoff elections, positioning himself as…
Middle Georgia State, nonprofit teaming up to provide beds for children
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia State University and Sleep in Heavenly Peace are partnering to help provide beds for children in Middle Georgia and study…
Collins campaigns in Middle Georgia, highlights Trump endorsement in Senate race
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Congressman Mike Collins, who is running for U.S. Senate, campaigned in Middle Georgia on Monday and made his case to voters…
Off and on showers and storms expected tonight and tomorrow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Rain creeping north from South Georgia will stick around Middle Georgia tonight and tomorrow as a stationary front drapes across the Peach State. This Evening A mostly cloudy afternoon will stay that way heading into tonight…
Perry hires Jara Hurt as new downtown manager
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Perry has hired Jara Hurt as its new downtown manager. The city announced in a news release Monday that Hurt will lead efforts tied to Historic Downtown Perry’s growth, business development and community…
Baldwin schools, GMC adding wearable crisis alert badges
BALDWIN COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Baldwin County schools and Georgia Military College are adding wearable crisis alert badges to improve emergency communication and response times on local campuses.…
Dooley says Republicans need a political outsider for November
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp stood with Republican U.S. Senate candidate Derek Dooley on Monday as Dooley made the case that Republicans need a political outsider to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. Dooley and Kemp contrasted Dooley…
GDC investigating two inmate deaths at Washington State Prison
DAVISBORO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Department of Corrections is investigating the deaths of two inmates at Washington State Prison. GDC confirmed Monday that inmate Courtney Davis…
Inmate hospitalized after Dooly State Prison 'altercation'
UNADILLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Department of Corrections is investigating an "altercation" involving three inmates at Dooly State Prison. GDC confirmed Monday that it happened on Sunday, June…
Kemp points to shared record in support of Burt Jones campaign
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp publicly supported Lt. Gov. Burt Jones over the weekend in the Republican race for governor. During a news conference Monday morning, Kemp said he views Jones as the best option to defeat Democratic…
RECALL WATCH LIST: Baby formula, nasal spray, toys pulled over safety risks
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Several major product recalls and federal safety warnings have been issued across the United States in recent days, with health officials…
Man killed in crash on Bass Road in Macon
UPDATE: Bibb County deputies identified the man killed in a crash Monday morning as Robert Thomas Jackson. ORIGINAL STORY: MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that happened Monday morning on Bass Road near…
UPDATE: Ed DeFore memorial planned at sports complex bearing his name
UPDATE: A public memorial for former longtime Macon commissioner Ed DeFore is scheduled for Saturday, June 27 at the Ed DeFore Sports Complex. A family member…
UPDATE: Missing Macon man found safe in Byron
UPDATE: Bibb County deputies say Jackson was found safe in Byron. ORIGINAL STORY: MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a 66-year-old man who was reported missing Friday. Deputies say Leon Jackson was…
UPDATE: Missing man with dementia found safe in Macon
UPDATE: Bibb County deputies say Fowler was found Saturday in Macon and is safe. ORIGINAL STORY: MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a 75-year-old man who was reported missing early Saturday morning.…
UPDATE: Woman shot outside Macon Circle K dies, suspect now charged with murder
UPDATE (6/12/2026): A woman shot outside a Mercer University Drive convenience store has died, and the suspect’s charges have been upgraded, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s…
Macon-Bibb advance voting ends with 4,834 ballots cast
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Advance voting has ended in Macon-Bibb County ahead of Tuesday’s June 16 general primary and nonpartisan general runoff election. According to the Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections' final advanced voting report, 4,834 people voted early in…
Bleckley County man charged with aggravated child molestation
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 61-year-old man is being held without bond in Bleckley County after deputies say he was arrested in an investigation involving crimes against a child. The Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release Friday…
Bibb assessment notices mailed with new tax savings details
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Annual assessment notices are being mailed to Bibb County taxpayers Friday, and county officials say this year’s notices include changes under a new state law. The Macon-Bibb County Board of Tax Assessors said in a news…
Telfair County opens new emergency services complex to improve response times
TELFAIR COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new chapter in public safety is underway in Telfair County as leaders prepare to open a centralized law enforcement…
Macon veterans home changing ownership after 10 years
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A local program that has helped homeless veterans for a decade is changing ownership. Homeport Veterans Transition Home on Harrison Road in Macon has…
Derek Dooley campaigns with Kemp in Macon ahead of Senate runoff
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Derek Dooley campaigned in Macon Friday alongside Gov. Brian Kemp ahead of Tuesday's runoff election for the Republican nomination in Georgia's…
Two drivers hospitalized after Washington County crash
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two drivers were taken to a hospital Friday morning after a crash in Washington County, according to the Georgia State Patrol. In an email, GSP said troopers responded to Tennille Harrison Road at Old Savannah…
Macon ceremony honors enslaved ancestors ahead of Juneteenth
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Black Culture organization honored enslaved ancestors and celebrated Black history Friday with a Juneteenth wreath-laying ceremony at Rosa Parks Square. The ceremony honored enslaved ancestors, commemorated emancipation and celebrated Black culture and history. Macon…
Democrats criticize Burt Jones, Rick Jackson during Macon stop
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – State Rep. Miriam Paris, Commissioner Stanley Stewart and community activist Kristen Kiefer criticized Burt Jones and Rick Jackson during a Macon news conference…
Atrium, partners feed 2,000 families at Macon drive-thru event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent and community partners gave fresh produce to thousands of families Friday during a drive-thru food distribution event at Central Georgia…
Downtown Macon filming to bring closures near Terminal Station
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A film crew will begin setting up in Downtown Macon on June 15 for a new movie production that will be in the…
Woman sentenced in 2023 stabbing death of Macon teen
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A young woman has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty in connection with the 2023 stabbing death of 16-year-old Gregory Smith in Bibb County. The Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office says Zanaria Rashada pleaded…
Multiple arrests made in Perry mail theft and check fraud investigation
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Multiple people have been arrested and several others are wanted in connection with a mail theft and check fraud scheme that affected up to 20 victims in Perry and Houston County, according to the Perry Police…
Driver hospitalized after head-on crash in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 52-year-old driver was seriously injured Friday after a head-on collision involving a box truck on Boxankle Road, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to the two-vehicle crash at approximately 11:16 a.m.…
Hawkinsville to host fifth annual Juneteenth celebration with two days of events
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Hawkinsville residents will gather later this month for the community's fifth annual Juneteenth celebration, featuring two days of free activities…
GEORGIA’S AMERICAN JOURNEY: First African Baptist Church in Dublin
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, the First African Baptist Church in Dublin stands as a living testament to resilience and…
Mary Persons celebrates completion of Dan Pitts Stadium renovation
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Friday nights will look and feel a whole lot different when the Bulldogs take the field this fall at Dan Pitts Stadium. Faculty…
New Georgia law expands medical cannabis options for patients
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia’s medical cannabis program is expanding starting July 1, giving patients more options for chronic pain relief under Senate Bill 220. The law…