Cold rain showers expected tonight/early tomorrow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A slow moving cold front will bring some scattered cold rain showers to Middle Georgia tonight and early tomorrow. The Rest of the Evening Cloud…
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Ron Rodgers to run for Bibb County Sheriff
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Ron Rodgers has declared his candidacy for Bibb County Sheriff. A campaign launch event is set for 5 p.m. on Wednesday, January 17 at…
MLK Day Forecast
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Good morning!! Happy MLK Day to you and yours. This morning we are starting out cold in the 30s and 40s with cloud coverage. Today will not be bad across…
Al Tillman shifts focus to entertainment, mentorship following resignation announcement
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - On the heels of his January 9 announcement of an immediate resignation, former Macon-Bibb County Commissioner Al Tillman is sharing what he…
Local organizations use Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Breakfast to pass baton to next generation
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The 27th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Breakfast and College Fair, held Saturday…
Man arrested in connection with shooting in downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s Office deputies, with assistance from Georgia State Patrol, arrested a man wanted in connection with an aggravated assault that occurred…
Deputies: Man hospitalized after early Sunday shooting in Hawkinsville
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man is in stable condition after a shooting early Sunday morning in Hawkinsville. A Houston County Sheriff's Office news release says it…
Bibb deputies: Stolen Lexus found after robbery on Mercer University Drive, suspects still being sought
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a robbery that happened at 5021 Mercer University Drive early…
UPDATE: Victim identified in Friday night crash on Kitchens Street
UPDATE (1/13) - Bibb County deputies identified the man killed in a crash on Friday as Chance Northcutt of Macon. ORIGINAL STORY (1/12): MACON, Georgia…
UPDATE: Man identified in deadly Perry crash
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is dead after a single-vehicle crash in Perry on Friday. According to Houston County Coroner James Williams, it happened around 4 p.m.…
Legislation to be introduced to make Ocmulgee National Historical Park Georgia's first national park
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The ongoing push to make Ocmulgee National Historical Park Georgia's first national park continues. Two months after Senator…
Macon Mental Health Matters hosting first 'Pop-Up Gym' of 2024 on Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Mental Health Matters, a local organization dedicated to promoting mental health in the community, will hold its first pop-up…
BCSO: Masked man robs east Macon Dollar General
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a robbery that happened in east Macon on Friday night. Deputies say it happened at the Dollar General on Emery Road just after 9:30 p.m. Deputies say a masked…
Dublin residents worry about their health, water bills after sewer line break contaminates water
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- What would you do if you felt the water in your home wasn’t safe to use? That’s what…
Macon County head football Dexter Copeland says he's retiring
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Dexter Copeland, the head coach of Macon County High School's football team, says he’s retiring after more than 20 years as a head…
Nicer weather returns for the weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sunny skies will return to Middle Georgia for the weekend following Friday's wet weather. The Rest of the Evening Storms will work to clear out as…
Peach County Sheriff's Office arrests man in connection with Fort Valley shooting
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Peach County deputies say a 20-year-old Fort Valley man is now in custody in connection with a shooting on…
Deputies arrest suspect in connection with theft of Postal Service vehicle in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested a 38-year-old Macon man, Brian Latrell Colbert, in connection with the theft of…
UPDATE: Monroe County Sheriff's Office arrests man in theft investigation
UPDATE (1/12): - The Monroe County Sheriff's Office has identified and arrested the suspect in the theft by taking investigation. Investigators arrested Lewis Banks and charged…
Forsyth-Monroe Chamber's Leadership Monroe chooses Anchor of Hope Foundation as charity project
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Forsyth-Monroe Chamber's Leadership Monroe Class of 2024 has chosen the Anchor of Hope Foundation as their charity project with a goal of raising $10,000 for the organization. The Anchor of Hope Foundation is a Forsyth-based Christian…
Strong winds and storms today
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - This morning we are starting off chilly in the 30s across Middle Georgia. We will warm up today into the mid and upper 60s today. The SPC has placed all of our area in a level…
Man dies after crash in Wilkinson County
WILKINSON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead in Wilkinson County after a single-car crash. It happened Wednesday around 4:15 p.m. According to Georgia State Patrol, troopers say…
Macon-Bibb Commissioner Seth Clark announces re-election bid
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County District 5 Commissioner and current Mayor Pro Tempore, Seth Clark, announces he will run for re-election to a second four-year term. That's according…
Middle Georgia Honor Flight offering free trips for Veterans to D.C. memorials in 2024
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Veterans in Middle Georgia now have another opportunity to visit war memorials in Washington, D.C.—all for free. Since…
Houston County dedicates building to Sheriff Cullen Talton, nation’s longest-serving sheriff
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Emotions ran high in Warner Robins on Thursday during a building dedication ceremony to honor Sheriff Cullen Talton. Hundreds of…
Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick talks 2024 goals, timeline for progress in the city
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The International City is looking ahead to the new year with plans for future development and a growing…
Deputies: Human remains found in vacant field in Macon, investigation underway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating after human remains were found in a vacant field on Thursday. A sheriff's office…
Strong to severe storms possible again Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Another warm front-cold front combo could bring some severe weather to Middle Georgia Friday afternoon. The Rest of the Evening It will be another chilly…
List: Middle Georgia school closures for Friday, January 12 due to severe weather threat
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia schools and districts have announced closures and schedule changes for Friday, January 12 due to the threat of inclement weather. Here’s a list that will be updated as we receive additional information. Check back…
Georgia Military College, Prep School closed Friday due to severe weather threat
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Military College (GMC) has announced closures and event postponements for Friday, January 12, due to the potential for inclement…
Strong to severe storms Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Good morning, we are in the low to mid 30s with partly cloudy skies. It will be a mostly sunny and nice for January this afternoon around…
Middle Georgia Coffee Crawl creating big buzz, big business
WARNER ROBINS (41NBC/WMGT) – The Middle Georgia Coffee Crawl, which started January 5 and runs through January 31, is exceeding all expectations. Ten local coffee shops came…
Middle Georgia Con's biggest year yet has something for fans of all ages
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - If you're a fan of comic books, video games or collectibles, this weekend's Middle Georgia Con has a lot…
Middle Georgia State University set to join Peach Belt Conference in 2025
AUGUSTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Peach Belt Conference (PBC) Board of Directors voted unanimously to extend an invitation to Middle Georgia State University (MGA)…
Parts of Amerson River Park, Ocmulgee Heritage Trail closed due to flooding
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The severe weather that moved through Macon on Tuesday, left behind major flooding. Due to the rising level of the Ocmulgee River, the Parks &…
Thursday is the calm before another round of strong storms Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Pleasant weather will stay with Middle Georgia Thursday before another cold front brings a chance for severe weather again on Friday.…
Washington County Sheriff's Office captures wanted suspect
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man wanted by the Washington County Sheriff's Office in connection with a recent theft investigation…
Baldwin High School welcomes new head football coach Kevin Patterson
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Baldwin County Board of Education has appointed Kevin Patterson as the new head football coach for Baldwin High School. Patterson is…
UPDATE: Police say Tuesday shooting in Warner Robins was act of self-defense after man forced entry into home
UPDATE (1/10) - Warner Robins Police say the investigation…
Macon residents, businesses experience water outages after water main break
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Residents and businesses in Macon dealt with water outages Wednesday after a water main break. The 16-inch water main repair took…
Calm weather today
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After lots of severe weather yesterday, today will be mostly sunny and in the low 50s. Overnight we will be mostly clear with temperatures in the low to…
Severe weather causes damage, power outages in Middle Georgia
TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Residents across Middle Georgia are cleaning up after storms moved through on Tuesday. Heavy rain, downed trees and power lines and flooding…
Drew Cronic steps down as Mercer University's head football coach
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer University head football coach Drew Cronic has resigned to join the Navy Midshipmen as an offensive coordinator, Mercer Athletics announced on…
How Monroe County Emergency Services prepares and responds during severe weather
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - When severe weather strikes Middle Georgia, first responders across the region jump into action. Heavy storms bring all kinds of dangers—from…
Nicer weather returns Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sunnier but cooler conditions will take back over Middle Georgia following today's cold front and storms. The Rest of the Evening It will be rather windy…
I-75 N reopens after two prisoner transport vans, tractor trailer crash
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Interstate 75 Northbound near Riverside Drive was shut down for about two hours Tuesday morning. According to Georgia State Patrol, there…
'Community stalwart' Roy H. 'Sonny' Watson Jr. dies at 86
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) and Houston Healthcare are both mourning the loss of Roy H. "Sonny" Watson Jr., who died…
Macon-Bibb Commissioner Al Tillman announces resignation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb Commissioner Al Tillman has announced his resignation from the Macon-Bibb County Commission for District 9, effective immediately. Macon-Bibb says he made the announcement during the…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores January 1-5
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here's this week's Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, January 1 and Friday, January 5, 2024. All scores of 69 and below are shown…