Macon-Bibb County moves forward with renovation of Rosa Parks Square

Macon-Bibb Commissioners unanimously passed plans to add seating, shading and lighting to the park.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County is moving forward with long-awaited plans to renovate Rosa Parks Square, a park dedicated to honoring Civil Rights leaders. For more than 10 years, community leaders, including former Macon Mayor C. Jack Ellis, have shared ideas for the future of Rosa Parks Square in downtown Macon. Now, after 15 years of fundraising, those plans…

Macon Regional Crimestoppers seek help finding wanted suspects

Today's word of the day: Availability

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?…

HIGHLIGHTS: Veterans defeats Howard 28-13 in home scrimmage

The Veterans Warhakws defeated the Howard Huskies in a home scrimmage matchup 28-13

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Veterans Warhawks hosted the Howard Huskies in a home scrimmage game Friday night. The Warhawks came out with the first score early from Tylan Glover on the five yard rushing touchdown to take a 7-0 lead. In the second quarter, Howard would respond when quarterback Deon Wellons would fake the hand off on…

HIGHLIGHTS: Rutland shuts down Central 13-0 in scrimmage

The Rutland Hurricanes shut out the Central Chargers in a scrimmage game 13-0

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Rutland Hurricanes and Central Chargers met at Ed Defore Sports Complex for a scrimmage game Friday night. After being tied at 0-0 going into the half, Rutland came out and scored just minutes into the second half when wide reciever Kentavious Spivey took the jet sweep in the endzone for the touchdown to make…

Back to school: Local school district prioritizes mental health, new facility underway

Director of Behavioral Health and Wellness at the Dublin City School District, Tonia Spaulding, says the district views mental health as a top priority.

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The new school year is underway and parent and caregivers need to check in with their students. Chief Medical Officer for the Commercial Line of United Health Care in Georgia and Alabama, Stephen Palte, says to take note if your child has a change in behavior. “How are they interacting with their peers? You know, they…

HIGHLIGHTS: Southwest beats Westside in a close scrimmage 21-20

The Southwest Patriots defeated the Westside Seminoles 21-20 in a scrimmage at Ed Defore Sports Complex Thursday night

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Southwest Patriots defeated the Westside Seminoles 21-20 in a scrimmage at Ed Defore Sports Complex Thursday night. Southwest took an early 6-0 lead when Quarterback Tyshea Cauley threw a slant route to Wide Receiver Lavaris Harris, but the ball was thrown too high. The ball tipped off Harris’ fingers and landed in the hands…

CGTC exhibit ceremony at Georgia Sports Hall of Fame introduces three new sports teams

Central Georgia Technical College unveiled its new exhibit at the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Thursday and held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their first seasons of men's and women's soccer and football

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Central Georgia Technical College unveiled a new exhibit at the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Thursday and held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the school’s upcoming inaugural seasons of men’s and women’s soccer and football. The exhibition at the front entrance of the Hall of Fame includes the 2023 National Championship trophy from the CGTC…

Back to school: School nutritionists aim to provide healthy and flavorful meals for students

Students at St. Joseph's will have two salad options, a weekly soup, entree and dessert. 

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –School nutritionists around Middle Georgia aim to provide healthy and flavorful meals for students. Director of School Nutrition, Phoebe Layson, says students in Peach County like hot meals and flavor. “So we have done flavor shakers that do not have salt, that just provide a lot of seasoning,” says Layson. “That has a lot of herbs and…

Man arrested after armed vehicle hijacking, investigation underway

The armed vehicle hijacking occurred at the 1600 block of Anthony Road.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man in connection with a motor vehicle hijacking investigation on Thursday, according to a news release. Deputies responded to a call within the 1600 block of Anthony Road on August 8 after 2 a.m. A man was sitting in his vehicle when he was approached by a masked person…

UPDATE: Missing North Carolina man found safe in Monroe County

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office says Joshua Mills has been located safely.

Joshua Mills (Photo: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (8/8/24): The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says Joshua Mills has been located safely. ORIGINAL STORY (8/7/24): FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Joshua Mills, a North Carolina man who was last seen in the Johnstonville Road area near Interstate 75 Wednesday night. Deputies say Mills, who was…

Macon RBI baseball splits day at Nike RBI World Series, plays again on Thursday

Macon RBI won their first game of the day but lost the second to split their games in pool play

VERO BEACH, Florida – (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon RBI Baseball is down in Vero Beach, Florida playing in the Nike RBI World Series. The team played two games on Wednesday after storms postponed games on Tuesday. In the first game, Macon RBI beat the Dominican Republic RBI Junior team 6-3. Their seventh win in a row. However, the team would lose…

Bibb County high schools gear up for 2024 football season

Representatives from Rutland, Northeast, Central, Howard, Southwest and Westside high schools shared their expectations, improvements and adjustments as they prepare for the new season.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Players, coaches and athletic directors from Bibb County’s six high schools gathered at the Professional Learning Center Wednesday night to address the media ahead of the upcoming football season. Representatives from Rutland, Northeast, Central, Howard, Southwest and Westside high schools shared their expectations, improvements and adjustments as they prepare for the new season. The reps also…

UPDATE: Second arrest made in connection with deadly shooting on Dorothy Street

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says it has made a second arrest in connection with the shooting death of Hunter Hall.

Tomorion Terrell Reese and Dominique Javonta Brezial (Photos: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (8/7): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says it has made a second arrest in connection with the shooting death of Hunter Hall. According to a sheriff’s office news release, deputies, with the assistance of the Wilkinson County Sheriff’s Office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), arrested 18-year-old…

Back to school: Walking School Bus aims to help local students

Community Schools United Director Dr. Sundra Woodford says students are walked to school by volunteer community leaders. Porch watchers also participate in the program. 

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – L. H. Williams Elementary and Burdell-Hunt Elementary have partnered with Community Schools United for a Walking School Bus program, which aims to help students get to school safely. “We know that for walkers, they have to put in an extra effort to come to school,” Community Schools United Director, Dr. Sundra Woodford, said. “They walk kind…

Middle Georgia voters react to VP Harris picking Gov. Walz as running mate

Tuesday, Vice President Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate

MGNMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – We are hearing what Middle Georgia voters are saying about Vice President Kamala Harris picking Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. She made her first rally appearance Tuesday night with Walz. Middle Georgia voters are weighing in on her pick. Bibb County Republican Party Chairman David Sumrall said he’s a radical left-ist who caused…

Middle Georgia’s largest consignment event begins at Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry

The event, happening in the 40,000-square-foot McGill building, runs through Sunday and is expected to draw between 6,000 and 10,000 buyers.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia’s largest consignment event starts Wednesday at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, offering a large selection of new, used and boutique items for babies, kids, teens and expecting parents. The event, happening in the 40,000-square-foot McGill building, runs through Sunday and is expected to draw between 6,000 and 10,000 buyers. How the consignment event…

HIGHLIGHTS: Mary Persons High School Girls Volleyball Invitational

Jones County Dominates at Mary Persons Girls Volleyball Invitational

FORSYTH, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – At Mary Persons High School Tuesday night, the Lady Bulldogs were one of three teams in a girls volleyball invitational. The first game of the night saw Jones County defeat Mary Persons in a close two sets, 25-23, 25-23, to win the first game of the night. The second game of the night had Jones…

Back to school: Local pediatrician encourages parents to establish bedtime routines, practice sleep hygiene

Doctor Dana Mayo from Middle Georgia Pediatrics says prioritizing sleep hygiene is crucial for children.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As students head back to school across Middle Georgia, a local pediatrician addresses the importance of establishing a bedtime routine. Doctor Dana Mayo from Middle Georgia Pediatrics says prioritizing sleep hygiene is crucial for children. Mayo encourages parents to figure out a schedule that works for their family and stick to it. “Dinner at 6 p.m….

Houston County Teacher of the Year Jade Thomas describes moment she heard her name called

Jade Thomas is a fourth grade teacher who teaches reading, writing and social studies.

Jade Thomas (Photo: Houston County School District)HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Jade Thomas, a fourth grade teacher at Lake Joy Elementary School, was overwhelmed with surprise and joy when she was announced as the Houston County Teacher of the Year during the district’s convocation ceremony last month. A moment of shock and honor “I just held my head down in…

Middle Georgia Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores (July 29 – August 2, 2024)

This week's Restaurant Report Card provides the latest food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, July 29 and Friday, August 2, 2024.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — This week’s Restaurant Report Card provides the latest food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, July 29 and Friday, August 2, 2024. Understanding the scores Scores 69 and below (unsatisfactory): Highlighted in red. Scores 70-99 (satisfactory): Displayed in black. Scores…

Georgia Little League Falls to Tennessee in Southeast Regional Tournament

Georgia comes up short against Tennessee 11-6 in the Southeast Regional Tournament Semi-Final Game in Warner Robins

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Little League team faced off against Tennessee in the Southeast Regional Tournament Semi-Finals at Little League Southeast Ballpark in Warner Robins. The winner advanced to the Southeast Regional Championship game and a chance at the Little League World Series. After going down 2-0, Georgia scored six straight runs to take a 6-2…

Back to school: Bibb County School District increases safety for bus riders

The app gives real time updates when the bus is turned on, not when it is parked.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District has put an increased safety measure in place for parents and caregivers who have students who ride the bus. The school district is utilizing the app ‘My Ride K-12′ to ensure the safety of students and bus drivers. The Executive Director of Transportation at Bibb County School District, Anthony Jackson, says…

Georgia DNR mobilizes for Tropical Storm Debby response in Middle Georgia

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is sending crews to the coast, preparing for potential damage and rescue missions from Debby.

MGNMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is sending crews to the coast, preparing for potential damage and rescue missions from Debby. The storm made landfall in Florida early Monday morning as a category one hurricane. Debby was later downgraded to a tropical storm as it moved through Georgia and is expected to impact parts of Middle…

Twiggs County EMA prepares for Hurricane Debby’s impact

Residents across Middle Georgia are bracing for the impact of Hurricane Debby. In Twiggs County, a flood watch remains in place until Tuesday evening, and the county Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is preparing for the upcoming weather threat.

JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Residents across Middle Georgia are bracing for the impact of Hurricane Debby. In Twiggs County, a flood watch remains in place until Tuesday evening, and the county Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is preparing for the upcoming weather threat. Shaun Hart, the Fire Chief and EMA Director in Twiggs County, says it’s possible that residents could see…