MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will remain above average in the afternoon however storm odds will climb in the evening. This Evening Mostly sunny and hot conditions will continue around Middle Georgia the rest of the afternoon and evening. It will be a warm night as well with lows expected in the mid to upper 70s. Wind will be light…
Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Deputies are investigating an armed robbery that happened Tuesday afternoon at Academy Sports + Outdoors on Eisenhower Parkway, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say the call came into the 911 center at 12:46 p.m. According to the sheriff’s office, a man entered the store at 1689 Eisenhower Parkway, took…
Photo: Forsyth Police DepartmentUPDATE: The Forsyth Police Department says Eugene Cobb has been safely located and that investigators have made physical contact with him. “We sincerely appreciate all individuals who provided information or assistance,” an updated news release said on Tuesday. ORIGINAL STORY: FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Forsyth Police Department is searching for a missing 59-year-old man who was…
Courtesy: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking for two men who committed an armed robbery at a truck stop and attempted to rob another business minutes later, according to a news release. Deputies are investigating a commercial armed robbery that occurred at 4:10 a.m. June 24 at the Love’s Truck Stop, located…
(LILAMAX)- Markets opened higher Monday following news that Iran and Israel had agreed to a ceasefire, helping to ease fears of broader conflict in the Middle East. Crude oil futures sold off sharply after an Iranian missile strike on a U.S. airbase in Qatar resulted in no casualties. Both The New York Times and President Donald Trump confirmed that Iran…
(CNN)- President Donald Trump is attending the NATO Summit today, with rising tensions in the Middle East casting a shadow over the agenda. Lawmakers in Washington are being briefed on the latest developments involving Iran, after a flurry of military activity over the weekend. President Trump announced overnight that Iran and Israel had agreed to a ceasefire, though specific details…
MONTEZUMA, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Former Macon County High School and University of Georgia standout Roquan Smith will return to his hometown Saturday, July 19, to give back to the community that helped shape him. The Baltimore Ravens All-Pro linebacker will host a free youth football camp at his alma mater, offering young athletes a chance to learn from one…
FileUPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office identified the inmate who died Monday night as 41-year-old Wesley Kyle Gautney. Deputies say Gautney was being held in the jail for charges of three counts of possession of controlled substances. ORIGINAL STORY: MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators are looking into the death of an inmate who was found unresponsive…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With summer break underway, kids across Middle Georgia are enjoying time outside, but health officials warn that the summer heat can quickly become dangerous without proper precautions. Houston County Health Department Nurse Manager Christina Sikes says letting kids play outdoors during morning hours and after dinner can keep them from overheating. She also recommends dressing…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sgt. Greg Thomas of Macon Regional Crimestoppers appeared on 41Today to highlight five wanted suspects and share the organization’s word of the day. Crimestoppers partners with media outlets, police departments and law enforcement agencies across eight Middle Georgia counties to offer anonymous rewards for tips that lead to arrests. The following individuals are currently wanted: Gerald…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will climb into the upper 90s and lower triple digits Tuesday afternoon. This Evening It’s been a hot start to the week in Middle Georgia with highs reaching the mid to upper 90s and heat indexes hovering around 100 degrees. There is almost no wind, and that will remain the case into the night. There…
Macon-Bibb CountyMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A literacy group is inviting families to register for free weekly classes designed to strengthen family bonds and reduce violence in Macon-Bibb County. According to a news release from Macon-Bibb County, registration for the summer cohort of the Macon Family Time program will happen Tuesday, June 24, from 4 to 6 p.m.. at the Bloomfield…
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Centerville will hold its annual Independence Day Celebration on Friday, June 27, at Center Park, with fireworks scheduled as the grand finale of the evening. The event, which runs from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., will include food trucks, live music and a family-friendly atmosphere, according to a news release from the City…
Quintavis Holt (Photo: Wilcox County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (6/23/2025): Quintavis Holt was arrested without incident at about 9:55 p.m. on June 20. Holt was arrested by the Wilcox County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies. UPDATE (6/9/25): The Wilcox County Sheriff’s Office says it’s now offering a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to the arrest of a…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins woman has been convicted of trafficking a 13-year-old, according to Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr. Carr said 25-year-old Emma-Lee Garcia was convicted of trafficking a minor in Houston County. The Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit began its investigation after receiving information that the child was sold for sex in Warner Robins. According…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – In a first for the franchise, the Macon Bacon retired a jersey number Thursday night, and it was a number known across the world: 42. As part of “Decades Night” at historic Luther Williams Field, the team honored the late, great Jackie Robinson by retiring his iconic number in a pregame ceremony, celebrating his trailblazing…
FORSYTH, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman and Mary Persons High School alum Malik Herring will return to his hometown this weekend to host the fourth annual Malik Herring Fun Day at the Monroe County Recreation Department. Fresh off mandatory minicamp in Missouri, Herring is taking a break from his offseason training to spend a Saturday afternoon…
FALMOUTH, Massachusetts- June 1st marks the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season, a five-month stretch where we keep a close eye on the tropical Atlantic. Forecasters are predicting 19 storms to form this season, nine of which will become hurricanes and four of which will reach category 3 status or stronger. That’s above the 30-year average for both hurricanes…
Brandon Britt (Photo: FVSU Athletics)FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fort Valley State University has named Brandon Britt as the new head coach of its men’s basketball team, the university’s athletics department announced Friday. Britt joins FVSU from Edward Waters University, where he served as assistant men’s basketball coach and co-recruiting coordinator. According to a news release from FVSU Athletics, Britt…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will climb into the mid to upper 90s with heat indexes pushing the triple digits over the weekend. This Evening It’s another toasty afternoon across Middle Georgia. Rain odds will remain slim this evening, however one or two showers or a storm cannot be ruled out. It will be slightly cooler tonight thanks to the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Department of Corrections confirms that an inmate at Macon State Prison died on Wednesday. According to a GDC spokesperson, Sanchez Jackson died while in custody. Jackson was serving a life sentence with the possibility of parole for a murder conviction out of Fulton County. The GDC said Jackson’s body was turned over to the…
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cochran’s 2nd Street is set for major improvements, as the city launches a downtown revitalization project aimed at boosting safety, charm and business. The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is working with local businesses to transform the area with features like enhanced lighting and greenery on every corner. DDA Director Ken Land says the goal is to…
(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Black Culture honored Freedom Day with their annual Juneteenth Wreath Ceremony, which was held in front of the Macon-Bibb County Government Center this year. Juneteenth recognizes the anniversary of the last enslaved African Americans in Texas hearing word of their freedom, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. The Macon event…
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The city of Cochran is hosting multiple family-friendly events this summer. Melissa Barker, president and CEO of the Cochran-Bleckley Chamber of Commerce, said the events are open to the public. Bleckley Bullseye The Bleckley Bullseye is a shop-local initiative organized by the Cochran-Bleckley Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Development Authority. It’s designed to promote community…