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Local church gives out free dinners for Thanksgiving
MACON,Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)--- As millions of people around the country celebrate Thanksgiving with family, some aren't as fortunate. However, for those who don't have anywhere to go this year, the Middle Georgia community is giving out warm meals. "The whole world needs…
Hancock County teen dies in ATV crash
SPARTA, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— A Hancock County teenager is dead following a single vehicle crash Wednesday night. According to Georgia State Patrol, a 16-year old was driving a side-by-side vehicle when he lost control and overturned on Anna Poole Road. The teen…
Inmate dies at Bleckley County Jail
BLECKLEY COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – According to a press release, just after 6pm today, 52-year-old Christopher Arnold was in the day room when he had what appeared to be a medical emergency and he fell off his stool. Officers called…
Discover Middle Georgia: Ocmulgee Mounds National Historic Park
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Located off Emery Highway in Macon, the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historic Park is like something from another world. With almost two thousand acres of nature, it’s hard to believe something like it exists within sprawling Macon.…
Three killed in crash on Bass Road
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal traffic collision that occurred just after 4:00 a.m. on I-75 southbound at Bass Road. It was reported a Chevrolet Tahoe was traveling north in the I-75 southbound…
12-year-old shot while riding in stolen car
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 12-year-old is in stable condition after being shot Wednesday afternoon. Around 4:15 deputies were called to Houston Avenue in reference to a car accident. While in route, they received a second call of shots fired…
4 teens arrested in aggravated assault, entering auto incident
MACON,Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)–Four teenagers are in custody, accused of shooting a man and stealing from his vehicle on Wednesday night. The incident happened at the Walmart on Gray Highway just before 9 p.m. The Sheriff's Office says 39-year-old Jason Seales was walking…
41NBC's Annual Red Cross Blood Drive begins
MACON,Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)--It's that time of year to give back, by taking part in the 41NBC Thanksgiving Blood Drive. As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, people become busy with holiday activities and blood donations decline. According to Senior Account Manager for the American…
Local law firm gives back to families for Thanksgiving
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)-- A Macon law firm is giving back to those in need of a meal for Thanksgiving. Forrest B. Johnson & Associates gave away more than five hundred catered Thanksgiving plates Wednesday morning. The law firm served meals at…
Middle Georgia Model Railroad Club hosts annuall train display
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Model Train display is back the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins, spreading holiday cheer. Jim Kerr is the President of the Middle Georgia Model Railroad Club. He created a Christmas model train display. "It's approximately…
Cloudy, but dry weather moves in for Thanksgiving
It was a beautiful, warm day in Middle Georgia, but clouds have already started to push into the area tonight. By Thursday, a wedge front will be well in place, keeping skies cloudy and highs in the mid 60s. A…
Chef Camille shares holiday favorites, catering options
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The holidays are here, and many of us are in our kitchens preparing for the feast and fellowship. However, not everyone enjoys cooking for the holidays. Hiring a caterer could be a more efficient option. Chef…
Convicted sex offenders arrested in 'Operation Overwatch' in Houston County
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Five registered sex offenders in Houston County are now behind bars, thanks to 'Operation Overwatch.' Houston District Attorney William Kendall launched the operation to help identify registered sex offenders who may be in violation of…
Houston County deputies searching for man missing since August
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- The Houston County Sheriff's Office needs your help finding 37-year old Dustin Randy Wallace. According to a the Houston County Sheriff's Office, Wallace was reported missing in September. But he was last seen in early August in…
Discover Middle Georgia: SAM Shortline
CORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – About an hour south of Macon, in the city of Cordele lies a small inconspicuous brick building. On the outside of this building reads “SAM Shortline Excursion Train Depot”, and though it might sound too good…
GBI announces 3 teens arrested in Cochran murder investigation
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Two teenagers from Warner Robins and one teen from Macon have been arrested and are facing charges for the death of 24-year-old Kavontez Deshaveon Farrow. Farrow was shot on October 29th, and later died at Bleckley Memorial…
2 charged with aggravated assault, kidnapping in Tennille shooting
TENNILLE, GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT) - Two women are facing multiple charges, including aggravated assault and kidnapping, in relation to a Washington County shooting. Deputies arrested 26-year-old Emily Osborn of Bonaire and 32-year-old Taylor Dominy of Kathleen. Around midnight, deputies responded to…
Georgia high court reinstates ban on abortions after 6 weeks
ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia Supreme Court Wednesday reinstated the state’s ban on abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy. In a one-page order, the high court put a lower court ruling overturning the ban on hold while it considers…
Storms to arrive Saturday night; sunshine returns Sunday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sunny conditions will follow a cold front that brings clouds Saturday afternoon and rain overnight. Tonight Clouds are trying to clear out a bit…
Local businesses in Middle Georgia prepare for Small Business Saturday
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)-- Christmas is just around the corner and if you missed on those Black Friday deals, there are businesses throughout Middle Georgia to support on Small Business Saturday. One of those businesses is Main Street Gray in Jones County.…
Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza lights up downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)—The annual Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza begins Friday. Bryan Nichols is the Coordinator for the lights, he says the set up begins in October by testing the lights. "It's truly is a magical night," he said. Over 500,000 lights…
Discover Middle Georgia: Museum of Arts and Sciences
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Down Forsyth Street in Macon is the Museum of Arts and Sciences, a large building surrounded by nature trails, outdoor art, and rescue animal enclosures. Originally the brainchild of a few teachers in Bibb county in…
Local church gives out free dinners for Thanksgiving
MACON,Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)--- As millions of people around the country celebrate Thanksgiving with family, some aren't as fortunate. However, for those who don't have anywhere to go this year, the Middle Georgia community is giving out warm meals. "The whole world needs…
Hancock County teen dies in ATV crash
SPARTA, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— A Hancock County teenager is dead following a single vehicle crash Wednesday night. According to Georgia State Patrol, a 16-year old was driving a side-by-side vehicle when he lost control and overturned on Anna Poole Road. The teen…
Inmate dies at Bleckley County Jail
BLECKLEY COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – According to a press release, just after 6pm today, 52-year-old Christopher Arnold was in the day room when he had what appeared to be a medical emergency and he fell off his stool. Officers called…
Discover Middle Georgia: Ocmulgee Mounds National Historic Park
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Located off Emery Highway in Macon, the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historic Park is like something from another world. With almost two thousand acres of nature, it’s hard to believe something like it exists within sprawling Macon.…
Three killed in crash on Bass Road
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal traffic collision that occurred just after 4:00 a.m. on I-75 southbound at Bass Road. It was reported a Chevrolet Tahoe was traveling north in the I-75 southbound…
12-year-old shot while riding in stolen car
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 12-year-old is in stable condition after being shot Wednesday afternoon. Around 4:15 deputies were called to Houston Avenue in reference to a car accident. While in route, they received a second call of shots fired…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office looking for person who robbed a Circle K
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Bibb County Sheriff's Office needs your help identifying a nan they say robbed a gas station. According to the Sheriff's Office, a man walked into the Circle K on Vineville Avenue around 3a.m. with a gun. He…
4 teens arrested in aggravated assault, entering auto incident
MACON,Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)–Four teenagers are in custody, accused of shooting a man and stealing from his vehicle on Wednesday night. The incident happened at the Walmart on Gray Highway just before 9 p.m. The Sheriff's Office says 39-year-old Jason Seales was walking…
41NBC's Annual Red Cross Blood Drive begins
MACON,Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)--It's that time of year to give back, by taking part in the 41NBC Thanksgiving Blood Drive. As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, people become busy with holiday activities and blood donations decline. According to Senior Account Manager for the American…
Local law firm gives back to families for Thanksgiving
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)-- A Macon law firm is giving back to those in need of a meal for Thanksgiving. Forrest B. Johnson & Associates gave away more than five hundred catered Thanksgiving plates Wednesday morning. The law firm served meals at…
Middle Georgia Model Railroad Club hosts annuall train display
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Model Train display is back the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins, spreading holiday cheer. Jim Kerr is the President of the Middle Georgia Model Railroad Club. He created a Christmas model train display. "It's approximately…
Cloudy, but dry weather moves in for Thanksgiving
It was a beautiful, warm day in Middle Georgia, but clouds have already started to push into the area tonight. By Thursday, a wedge front will be well in place, keeping skies cloudy and highs in the mid 60s. A…
Chef Camille shares holiday favorites, catering options
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The holidays are here, and many of us are in our kitchens preparing for the feast and fellowship. However, not everyone enjoys cooking for the holidays. Hiring a caterer could be a more efficient option. Chef…
Allman Family Revival kicks off in Macon this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A day filled with music is set to take place this weekend. The Allman Revival Tour is an 18-date cross country tour celebrating the life and music of Gregg Allman. The tour is hosted by Allman's son…
Georgia high court reinstates ban on abortions after 6 weeks
ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia Supreme Court Wednesday reinstated the state’s ban on abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy. In a one-page order, the high court put a lower court ruling overturning the ban on hold while it considers…
Macon-Bibb approves Saturday early voting date
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections held a special called meeting Tuesday morning, to approve Saturday early voting in the run-off election between Senator Warnock and Herschel…
Judge says Georgia law allows Saturday voting for runoff
ATLANTA (AP) — A judge on Friday said Georgia law allows counties to offer early voting on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, which is the only possibility for Saturday voting before next month's Senate runoff election between Democratic Sen Raphael Warnock…
Georgia House Speaker Ralston has died at age 68
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia House Speaker David Ralston died Wednesday at 68, spokesperson Kaleb McMichen said, less than two weeks after he announced he was stepping down because of health concerns. A statement issued by McMichen said only that Ralston had died…
Judge overturns Georgia's ban on abortion around six weeks
ATLANTA (AP) — A judge overturned Georgia’s ban on abortion starting around six weeks into a pregnancy, ruling Tuesday that it violated the U.S. Constitution and U.S. Supreme Court precedent when it was enacted. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert…
Georgia's dogged and focused Kemp overcomes Trump and Abrams
ATLANTA (AP) — First, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp shrugged off being targeted by former President Donald Trump. Then the Republican incumbent wore down Democratic superstar Stacey Abrams for a second time, culminating in a decisive Tuesday election victory. Now, as he…
Judge orders Gingrich to testify in Georgia election probe
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich must comply with a subpoena seeking his testimony in front of a special grand jury in Georgia investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and others illegally tried to influence that state’s 2020 election…
RACE FOR THE SENATE: Walker and Warnock to go into runoff
(41NBC/WMGT) -- NBC News is projecting that the Georgia Senate race between Sen. Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker will head into a runoff on December 6th.
RACE FOR GOVERNOR: Brian Kemp wins reelection
UPDATE : ATLANTA (AP) — Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams conceded to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Tuesday in their rematch of their 2018 race. Abrams called Kemp to concede and went on stage minutes later to congratulate the governor. The…
GBI closes Brianna Grier investigation
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has closed the investigation looking into the incident that led to the death of Brianna Grier in Hancock County on July 15th while…
Senator Ossoff announces G.B.I. funding to fight drug trafficking
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Georgia Bureau of Investigation now has more resources to fight drug trafficking in the state. Senator Jon Ossoff says funding from the Anti-Heroin Task…
Speaker David Ralston not seeking House Speaker nomination in 2023
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) announced that he will not seek nomination for Speaker of the House for the 2023-2024 legislative session. The 73rd Speaker made the announce on Friday. “Serving as Speaker of the Georgia…
Stacey Abrams shares message for voters ahead of Election Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Democratic candidate for governor Stacey Abrams brought her 'Let's Get It Done' statewide bus tour to Macon. Supporters gathered for a rally Thursday afternoon outside the Tubman Museum. Abrams' campaign says the tour is her closing…
Vince Dooley, longtime Georgia football coach, dies at 90
ATLANTA (AP) — Vince Dooley, the football coach who carried himself like a professor and guided Georgia for a quarter-century of success that included the 1980 national championship, died Friday. He was 90. The school announced that Dooley died peacefully…
Judge hears testimony in bid to strike Georgia abortion law
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s ban on abortion as early as six weeks into pregnancy is causing distress among women denied the procedure and confusion among doctors, an abortion provider testified Monday on the first day of a trial to determine…
Dems push Medicaid expansion for left-behind rural Georgia
ARLINGTON, Ga. (AP) — Nine years after the hospital closed in the southwest Georgia town of Arlington, the worry about health care lurks. Health insurance premiums are high, many residents report poor health and there's no guarantee Calhoun County's sole…
Michigan man arrested in Georgia shooting that injured 4
CORDELE, Ga. (AP) — A Michigan man shot four people at a Georgia restaurant on Saturday night, police told news outlets. Bryant Lamar Collins, 42, opened fire at the 16 East Bar and Grill around 10:30 p.m., according to Cordele…
Thomas temporarily blocks Graham testimony in Georgia
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas on Monday temporarily blocked Sen. Lindsey Graham's testimony to a special grand jury investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and others illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in the state. Thomas' order…
Garland names special counsel to lead Trump-related probes
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Merrick Garland named a special counsel on Friday to oversee the Justice Department’s investigation into the presence of classified documents at former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate as well as key aspects of a separate probe involving the Jan.…
Pelosi won't seek leadership role, plans to stay in Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that she will not seek a leadership position in the new Congress, a pivotal realignment making way for a new generation of leaders after Democrats lost control of the House to Republicans in the…
GOP wins slim House majority, complicating ambitious agenda
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans won control of the U.S. House on Wednesday, returning the party to power in Washington and giving conservatives leverage to blunt President Joe Biden’s agenda and spur a flurry of investigations. But a threadbare majority will pose immediate…
Trump seeks White House again amid GOP losses, legal probes
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he will mount a third White House campaign, launching an early start to the 2024 contest. The announcement comes just a week after an underwhelming midterm showing for…
Judge orders Gingrich to testify in Georgia election probe
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich must comply with a subpoena seeking his testimony in front of a special grand jury in Georgia investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and others illegally tried to influence that state’s 2020 election…
Tropical Storm Nicole topples beachfront homes into ocean
VERO BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Tropical Storm Nicole sent multiple homes toppling into the Atlantic Ocean Thursday and threatened a row of high rise condominiums in places where Hurricane Ian washed away seawalls and other remaining protections only weeks ago. “Multiple coastal…
Powerball ticket sold in California snags record $2.04B win
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Someone who bought a Powerball ticket in Southern California has won a record $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot after more than three months without anyone hitting the top prize. The winning numbers were selected Tuesday morning, nearly…
Elon Musk takes over Twitter but where will he go from here?
Elon Musk has taken control of Twitter after a protracted legal battle and months of uncertainty. The question now is what the billionaire Tesla CEO will actually do with the social media platform. Musk gave one hint about where he's headed in…
Intruder beat Pelosi's husband with hammer in their home
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — An intruder attacked and severely beat House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband with a hammer in the couple's San Francisco home early Friday while searching for the Democratic leader and chillingly shouting: “Where is Nancy, where is…
Jerry Lee Lewis, outrageous rock ‘n’ roll star, dies at 87
Jerry Lee Lewis, the untamable rock ‘n’ roll pioneer whose outrageous talent, energy and ego collided on such definitive records as “Great Balls of Fire” and “Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" and sustained a career otherwise upended by personal scandal, died…
Russian court rejects Griner appeal of her 9-year sentence
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian court on Tuesday rejected an appeal by U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner of her nine-year prison sentence for drug possession, a step that could move her closer to a possible high-stakes prisoner swap between Moscow…
Leslie Jordan, versatile Emmy-winning actor, dies at 67
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Leslie Jordan, the Emmy-winning actor whose wry Southern drawl and versatility made him a comedy and drama standout on TV series including “Will & Grace” and “American Horror Story,” has died. He was 67. “The world…
Police: 3 killed in shooting at St. Louis high school
ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis police say three people are dead, including the shooter, after a shooting at a high school Monday morning. Speaking at a news conference, Police Commissioner Michael Sack said the three dead included a woman,…
Actor Robbie Coltrane, Harry Potter's Hagrid, dies at 72
LONDON (AP) — Scottish actor Robbie Coltrane, who played a crime-solving psychologist on TV series “Cracker” and the half-giant Hagrid in the “Harry Potter” movies, has died. He was 72. Coltrane’s agent Belinda Wright said he died Friday at a…
Parkland school shooter to get life sentence for killing 17
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A jury spared Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz from the death penalty Thursday for killing 17 people at a Parkland high school in 2017, sending him to prison for the remainder of his life in a decision that left…
Angela Lansbury dies at 96-years-old
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Angela Lansbury, who starred on Broadway in 'Mame' and 'Gypsy' and solved murders on TV in 'Murder, She Wrote,' has died. She was 96-years-old.
Walker sticks to abortion denial, blames stories on Dems
WADLEY, Ga. (AP) — Georgia Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker remained defiant Thursday after successive reports alleging that he encouraged and paid for a woman's 2009 abortion and later fathered a child with her. Digging in on his denials of The Daily…
Musk Twitter turnaround reflects legal challenges
WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk's sudden about face on a $44 billion agreement to acquire Twitter, reversing an earlier attempt to rescind that offer, came as a surprise even from the mercurial billionaire who loves to shock. It sent shares of the…
