Miriam Paris re-elected to Georgia House District 142 seat

Miriam Paris has secured re-election for Georgia House District 142.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Miriam Paris has secured re-election for Georgia House District 142. Paris, who ran against Calvin Dennis Palmer, campaigned on ensuring that areas outside the Atlanta perimeter are not overlooked at the state level. “Whenever I’m at the Capitol, I’m always fighting for the rest of Georgia,” she said in an interview with 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek last…

Decision 2024: Robert ‘Buck’ Shannon elected Peach County Sheriff

Robert "Buck" Shannon will serve as the Peach County Sheriff after winning against Ty Ben Matthews.

FORT VALLEY, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Robert “Buck” Shannon will serve as the Peach County Sheriff after winning against Ty Ben Matthews. Shannon was born and raised in Byron. He has been at the Peach County Sheriff’s Office for 28 years. Shannon plans to fight crime, form a gang unit and a high violent crime unit. Shannon also wants to…

Decision 2024: Anissa Jones elected to House District 143

Anissa Jones will serve in Georgia's House District 143 seat after defeating Barbara Boyer.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Anissa Jones will serve in Georgia’s House District 143 seat after defeating Barbara Boyer. The Democratic candidate is a big advocate for economic development and infrastructure changes, as well as public safety. As a small business owner, economic development is important to Jones. Jones has been on several boards in Macon and Middle Georgia. At her…

Decision 2024: Matt Moulton elected Houston County Sheriff

Matt Moulton will serve as the Houston County Sheriff after winning against challenger Arthur Lee Harris. 

HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Matt Moulton will serve as the Houston County Sheriff after winning against challenger Arthur Lee Harris. America’s longest serving sheriff, Cullen Talton, previously held the position of Houston County Sheriff for nearly 52 years. Sheriff Talton died on October 19. Sheriff Talton endorsed Moulton in January of 2024. Moulton was the Republican nominee after beating…

Voters head to polls on Election Day in Macon-Bibb County

It's Election Day, and voters in Macon-Bibb County cast their ballots at their assigned polling precincts.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It’s Election Day, and voters in Macon-Bibb County cast their ballots at their assigned polling precincts. “I also feel like voting on the election day is just my commitment to my country,” Tricia Tinker said. Tinker told 41NBC it makes her feel really good to cast her ballot, because it reflects how she thinks and believes….

Houston County residents head to the polls on Election Day

Turnout in the county was at 58% heading into election day, meaning long lines didn't deter Tuesday voters.

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)PERRY, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Voters across Houston County headed to the polls on Election Day to cast their ballots. Houston County played its part in the historic early voting numbers across Georgia. Turnout in the county was at 58% heading into election day, meaning long lines didn’t deter Tuesday voters. One election day voter was Cayley…

Decision 2024: Georgia election official says 2024 election will be the safest, most secure election in history

"I know there's been a lot of misinformation, disinformation around this," says Gabriel Sterling. "The 2024 election will be the safest, most secure election in Georgia in American history."

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Election Day is underway across the nation and voters in Middle Georgia are at the polls. Chief Operating Officer in the Office of the Georgia Secretary of State, Gabriel Sterling, says polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. “If you were in line at 7 and the polls close, you…

Piedmont Macon to host symposium on aging

“This symposium is directed toward seniors, caregivers and those approaching their senior years,” says Trawick.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Piedmont Macon is hosting the ‘Aging Exuberantly’ Symposium to help navigate aging. Patient liaison for Grief Support Services at Piedmont Macon and one of the event’s organizers, Franchetta Trawick, says Georgia’s population has grown to more than 10.7 million people, and nearly 15 percent of those residents are age 65 or older. According to Piedmont Macon,…

Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores October 28-November 1

This week's Restaurant Report Card provides food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, October 28 and Friday, November 1, 2024.

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 Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, October 28 and Friday, November 1, 2024. Understanding the scores Scores 69 and below (unsatisfactory): Highlighted in red. Scores 70-99 (satisfactory): Displayed in black. Scores of 100…

Bibb County Athletics Host Basketball Media Day

All Six Schools and 12 teams joined the Bibb County High School Basketball Media Day Monday night at the Thompson Complex

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – At the Thompson complex in Macon Monday, it was Bibb County High School Basketball Media Day. All six schools and 12 teams were in attendance to speak on the success of their last season, and what the respective team plans to do this season with the group of student athletes they have on their roster….

Week 12 Macon Touchdown Club Players of the Week

Three Macon Student Athletes earned honors Monday night for their accomlishments on the field in Week 12 of the high school football season

MACON, Georgia – (4NBC/WMGT) – For Week 12 of the high school football season, here are the Macon Touchdown Club Players of the Week. Back of the Week: Kadyvious Iverson – Senior RunningBack from Westside picks up another trophy this season with his 41 carries for 221 yards and four touchdown performance in the Seminoles 29-23 win over Jackson. Lineman…

Ranked Mercer Football Heads North for Another SOCON Battle

The Mercer Bears (8-1, 5-1) come off their 37-31 Homecoming win over East Tennessee State and now prepare to head north to face VMI (1-8, 1-4)

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The ranked Mercer Bears football team is preparing for another Southern Conference battle Saturday against Virginia Military Institute. Bears Head Coach Mike Jacobs and this Mercer squad look to keep performing well in all three phases of the game, including the kicking game, which sealed the last six points of the win over ETSU by…

Sen. Raphael Warnock speaks at canvass launch in Macon ahead of Election Day

According to the Office of the Georgia Secretary of State, more than four million Georgians voted during the early voting period, a new record and a 48.9% increase in early voting from four years ago. 

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — On the eve of election day, Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) reminded voters that the work is far from over. “Let the word go forth that Georgia saved the country,” Warnock said. “And Georgia is fixing to do it again.” Warnock pointed to he and President Joe Biden’s statewide victories in 2020 to motivate…

Miss Macon to host 12th Annual ‘Teeing Off for Children and Education’ golf tournament

The event will be a four-person scramble at Barrington Hall. The event is November 8 and begins at 9:30 a.m.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Miss Macon is hosting the 12th Annual ‘Teeing Off for Children and Education’ golf tournament. The event will be a four-person scramble at Barrington Hall. The event is November 8 and begins at 9:30 a.m. The proceeds from the event will benefit Miss Macon. Executive Director of Miss Macon, April Montgomery, says Miss Macon is a…

Georgia poll worker arrested for threatening letter and bomb threat, U.S. Attorney’s Office says

A Georgia poll worker faces federal charges after mailing a bomb threat and threatening letter to the Jones County Elections Superintendent, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Georgia poll worker faces federal charges after mailing a bomb threat and threatening letter to the Jones County Elections Superintendent, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia. 25-year-old Nicholas Wimbish of Milledgeville was working as a poll worker at the Jones County Elections Office on October…

Macon Regional Crimestoppers seek public’s assistance to capture suspects

Today's word of the day: Understanding

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers Sergeant Greg Thomas visited 41Today to highlight five wanted suspects and discuss the word of the day. Crimestoppers partners with media organizations, police departments and other law enforcement agencies in eight Middle Georgia counties to provide anonymous rewards for tips that lead to criminal arrests. Can you help track down the following suspects? Tanyeka…

Warner Robins Police identify suspect in attempted sexual battery at Walmart

Warner Robins Police have identified a man they say was involved in an attempted sexual battery at Walmart on Booth Road on Saturday.

Photo: Warner Robins Police DepartmentWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins Police say they have identified a man they believe was involved in an attempted sexual battery at Walmart on Booth Road on Saturday. Officers responded to a report of the suspect trying to touch a woman inappropriately in an aggressive manner. The woman was able to fight off the…

Temperatures rebound Tuesday as sunshine returns

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will be back above average Tuesday after a cloudy and misty Monday kept things cooler. This Evening It’s been an overcast and muggy day for the first Monday of November around the Peach State. While rain has not been a main concern, light sprinkling showers have been persistent, reducing visibility. It will remain cloudy through…

Warner Robins hosting anonymous gun drop-off event

The event, called "Operation Lay It Down," will be held on Saturday, November 16 at Perkins Field.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins officials unveiled the city’s newest initiative on Monday aimed at reducing gun violence among the youth. It’s called “Operation Lay It Down.” At a news conference, Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick said the program will allow people to anonymously drop off guns at an upcoming event. According to Mayor Patrick, crime is trending…

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office asking for assistance identifying suspect connected to aggravated assault, victim shot

The aggravated assault took place at 3:42 a.m. at the Shell Food Mart, which is located at 4331 Pio Nono Avenue. 

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect connected to an aggravated assault incident on Saturday, according to a media release. The aggravated assault took place at 3:42 a.m. at the Shell Food Mart, which is located at 4331 Pio Nono Avenue. According to the media release, it was…

Former President Donald Trump rallies supporters in Macon ahead of Election Day

Former President Donald Trump rallied a packed crowd of enthusiastic supporters at Macon’s Atrium Health Amphitheater Sunday night, making his final case to voters in swing state Georgia just two days before the election.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Former President Donald Trump rallied a packed crowd of enthusiastic supporters at Macon’s Atrium Health Amphitheater Sunday night, making his final case to voters in swing state Georgia just two days before the election. The Republican nominee arrived about an hour and a half after his scheduled time, following earlier rallies in Pennsylvania and North Carolina….

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden campaigns for Kamala Harris in Macon

First Lady Jill Biden made a campaign stop at the Macon-Bibb County Democratic Committee headquarters in Macon Saturday to support Vice President Kamala Harris.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – First Lady Jill Biden made a campaign stop at the Macon-Bibb County Democratic Committee headquarters in Macon Saturday to support Vice President Kamala Harris. She was joined by local leaders, including Macon-Bibb County Mayor Pro Tempore Seth Clark and regional organizing director LJ Malone. The event highlighted the Biden administration’s impact on the community and the…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Rutland hosts Pike County

The Hurricanes (0-10, 0-5) were scoring only eight points per game after coming off a 4-6 season in 2023. Rutland was also winless in 2017 and 2018. The Pirates (4-6, 1-4) had lost four in a row and were only scoring 33 points during the losing streak.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Rutland Hurricanes welcomed the Pike County Pirates for the last game of the season for both teams. The Hurricanes (0-10, 0-5) were scoring only eight points per game after coming off a 4-6 season in 2023. Rutland was also winless in 2017 and 2018. The Pirates (4-6, 1-4) had lost four in a row and…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Wilkinson County hosts Twiggs County

The Cobras (2-7, 1-3) had lost two in a row coming into the game. The Warriors (6-4, 4-1) had won two in a row, and will be the #2 seed in the GHSA 5A Division II playoffs.

IRWINTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Wilkinson County Warriors welcomed the Twiggs County Cobras to Bud Dupree Stadium on Friday night. The Cobras (2-7, 1-3) had lost two in a row coming into the game. The Warriors (6-4, 4-1) had won two in a row, and will be the #2 seed in the GHSA 5A Division II playoffs. Tucker Sargent has…