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Gray-8-Skate to host Christmas in July

Patrons can bring five school supplies and will get free admission and free skate rentals.

July 15, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Gray-8-Skate Family Entertainment Center is hosting Christmas in July Back 2 School Drive to help local children get school supplies. Joel Shiver, Owner of Gray-8-Skate Family Entertainment Center, says patrons can bring writing utensils, binders or other school supplies that are typically needed for the school year. Patrons that bring five school supplies will get to…

19-year-old drowns in Warner Robins swimming pool

The drowning occured in a swimming pool in the 100 block of Tranquill Pointe.

July 15, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A teenager is dead after drowning in a swimming pool Sunday afternoon in Warner Robins, according to Houston County Coroner James Williams. 19-year-old Dezmine Lowery from Virginia was swimming in a pool in the 100 block of Tranquill Pointe. Lowery was transported to Houston Healthcare in Warner Robins and pronounced deceased shortly after. According to…

Macon Regional Crimestoppers seeks public help searching for suspects

Today's word of the day: Purpose

July 15, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

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?…

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigating armed robbery at Macon Food Mart

The armed robbery took place at Macon Food Mart, located at 4320 Mercer University Drive.

July 15, 2024

Sevyn Talbert,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that took place at Macon Food Mart on Sunday. It happened on just after 9 p.m. at the store, located at 4320 Mercer University Drive. Deputies say witnesses reported that a masked woman entered the store and showed the clerk a gun before demanding the money…

HIGHLIGHTS: Bacon dominate in first game at home since Fourth of July

The Macon Bacon (14-21) beat the Florence Flamingos (21-15) at home 12-1 on a run rule in eight innings

July 12, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Bacon dominate in a beat down over the Florence Flamingos 12-1 in eight innings in the first game back at home in a week. Last game the Bacon played at Luther Williams Field was the Fourth of July after their Saturday home game on July 6th against the Blowfish was postponed to July…

Suspect on the run after deputy-involved shooting on Mercer University Drive

Deputies say they responded to a suspect attempting to break into cars.

July 12, 2024

Tanya Modersitzki,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect they say shot at a deputy just before 2 a.m. Friday. Deputies responded to a suspicious person call. The 911 caller reported someone attempting to break into a car on Mercer University Drive. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies approached the male suspect. Investigators say the…

Blue Bird in Fort Valley is expanding, bringing hundreds of jobs

Blue Bird will manufacture electric school buses.

July 12, 2024

Tanya Modersitzki,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Hundreds of jobs are coming to Fort Valley. Georgia U.S Senators Reverent Warnock and John Ossoff helped push for Blue Bird, in Fort Valley, to receive an $80 million federal grant for state-of-the-art electric school bus manufacturing facility. The new facility will create 428 manufacturing jobs and 250 construction jobs. Funding came from the Inflation…

Perry hosts wild horse and burro adoption event

More than 100 horses and burros gathered from western U.S. rangelands were available for adoption at the start of the three-day event in Perry.

July 12, 2024

Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you’ve ever considered domesticating a wild horse or burro, you still have time to do so this weekend. More than 100 horses and burros gathered from western U.S. rangelands were available for adoption at the start of the three-day event at Perry’s Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agriculture Center. The Bureau of Land…

Society Garden to host Taco and Tequila Festival

There will be food trucks with tacos, churros, and tequila. Attendees can also purchase margarita flights.

July 12, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Society Garden is hosting Taco and Tequila Festival this weekend. There will be food trucks with tacos, churros, and tequila. Attendees can also purchase margarita flights. Brad Evans, Owner of Society Garden, says there will also be live music at the Taco and Tequila Festival. The festival will begin at 12 p.m. on Saturday and…

Heat dome returns for the weekend

July 12, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – High pressure will develop over the Southeastern US, leading to hot and humid conditions with little opportunity for rain. This Evening Partly sunny skies from the afternoon will give way to mostly clear conditions as the sun sets. No rain is expected tonight, however humidity will begin to uptick a bit as the wind becomes variable…

Pastors across Georgia holding bible reading in County Courthouse Squares

The Sunday morning scripture readings will begin at 7:14 in all participating counties.

July 12, 2024

Denise Turner,

LAURENS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —Pastor Curt Lysaker and Deacon James Fincher of Shady Grove Baptist in Dublin, are just two church leaders participating in the 6th annual bible reading happening across Georgia on Sunday. “It’s not about any particular denomination. We just want Christians to come together,” said Pastor Curt Lysaker of Shady Grove Baptist Church. “It’s a privilege, to…

Nece Hopson Memorial Foundation hosts school supplies giveaway

The school supply give away will be July 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Deloris Toliver Park Pavilion in Warner Robins.

July 12, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Nece Hopson Memorial Foundation is hosting a school supply give away in Warner Robins. Henry and Brenda Hopson started the foundation in 2001 after their daughter passed away. Brenda Hopson says the goal of the foundation is to serve those in need and keep the memory of her daughter alive. The school supply give…

A few reminders to help senior citizens and homeless beat the heat as temps rise

The hot temperatures we've experienced in Middle Georgia can take a toll on anyone's body, but Seniors and the Homeless are even more susceptible to heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

July 12, 2024

Denise Turner,

HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The hot temperatures we’ve experienced in Middle Georgia can take a toll on anyone’s body, but according to Executive Director at the Heart of Georgia Hospice, Jennifer Elliot, the elderly are even more susceptible to extreme heat. “Even with our 90, 91 days, our heat index has been up in the 105’s and 108’s so…

Coach’s Corner: Westfield Hornets

41NBC's Bill Shanks sat down with Westfield Hornets head coach Chad Campbell to discuss their upcoming season.

July 12, 2024

David Tufts,

41NBC’s Bill Shanks sat down with Westfield Hornets head coach Chad Campbell to discuss their upcoming season. Categories: Coach’s Corner Tags: high school football, westfield hornets

Mercer Football Unveils New Five Star Stadium Turf Field

Mercer University Football unveiled their brand new turf field at Five Star Stadium

July 12, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – At Mercer University, a new turf field was unveiled at Five Star Stadium just in time for the 2024 football season. The Bears get to test this turf out soon as Mercer opens up their regular season for football under the lights against Presbyterian Thursday, August 29th at 7 P.M. Categories: Local Sports, Sports…

Deputies: Monroe County traffic stop on I-75 leads to 4 kilogram methamphetamine seizure

Driver Jerry Lewis Williams arrested, held without bond

July 11, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Jerry Lewis Williams (Photo: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office)MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A traffic stop by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office on Interstate 75 at Exit 189 on Thursday resulted in the seizure of 4 kilograms of methamphetamine, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. According to a sheriff’s office Facebook post, deputies stopped a southbound Dodge Charger. During the…

United Way and MidSouth host financial literacy class for Macon students

Elementary to high school students learn budgeting and saving at Booker T. Washington Community Center

July 11, 2024

Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — United Way of Central Georgia partnered with MidSouth Community Federal Credit Union on Thursday to host a financial literacy class for elementary, middle and high school students in the area. The students were taught the importance of budgeting and saving money at the Booker T. Washington Community Center. Kelsey Mahone, the Training and…

Hotter and more humid conditions start to return Friday

July 11, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will climb into the upper 90s with a chance for a stray shower Friday afternoon. This Evening It’s been arguably the nicest day of the week around Middle Georgia as temperatures and heat indexes are near identical around the region. Rain is not expected through this evening, and overnight skies will be mostly clear. Temperatures…

Local trainer explains benefits of working out on mental health

Eric Henderson, a local trainer from Planet Fitness, says the phrase "when you look good, you feel good" is true.

July 11, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A local trainer joined the 41NBC team on 41Today and explained that working is beneficial to your mental health. Eric Henderson, a local trainer from Planet Fitness, says the phrase “when you look good, you feel good” is true. Henderson says to stay upright while doing squats and demonstrated the workout while using a kettlebell. Henderson…

Stolen vehicle pursuit in Macon ends in crash; 10 juveniles involved, 4 in critical condition

Deputies say the chase began around 1:30 a.m. when deputies responded to a call about an entering auto on Lamar Road.

July 11, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 17-year-old driver led Bibb County deputies on a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle packed with 10 juveniles, ending in a crash that left four young passengers in critical condition, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release on Thursday. Jakhori Jamal Woolfolk, the driver, was arrested after a…

$80 million federal grant to transform Fort Valley facility into electric bus manufacturing hub for Blue Bird

July 11, 2024

41NBC Web Producer,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A significant $80 million federal investment is set to transform a vacant manufacturing facility in Fort Valley into a state-of-the-art electric school bus production site. The U.S. Department of Energy is administering the grant, awarded to the Blue Bird Company, which will use the funds to convert the 600,000-square-foot facility into an electric school bus manufacturing…

UPDATE: Jones County boil water advisory lifted

The Jones County Water System had issued a boil water advisory for several areas following a water main break that disrupted water supply and caused low water pressure.

July 11, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (7/11/24): The boil water advisory is lifted. ORIGINAL STORY (7/9/24): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Water System has issued a boil water advisory for several areas following a water main break that has disrupted water supply and caused low water pressure. The advisory, issued out of caution, affects Lite N Tie Rd (Address 111-319), Clinton Crossing Drive,…

Coach’s Corner: Jones County Greyhounds

41NBC's Bill Shanks sat down with Jones County Greyhounds head coach Mike Chastain to discuss their upcoming season.

July 10, 2024

David Tufts,

41NBC’s Bill Shanks sat down with Jones County Greyhounds head coach Mike Chastain to discuss their upcoming season. Categories: Coach’s Corner Tags: high school football, jones county greyhounds

$1.5 million approved for planning of ‘Connect Dublin’ project

Connect Dublin will work to improve Dublin’s Scottsville, Southside and Stubbs neighborhoods.

July 10, 2024

Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The U.S. Department of Transportation approved a $1.5 million grant for the Connect Dublin project, which will go toward planning for the improvement of city-owned roads and sidewalks. Connect Dublin, a 10-year project, aims to improve Dublin’s Scottsville, Southside and Stubbs neighborhoods. The grant approval marks the beginning of the planning phase, which…

Patrons can bring five school supplies and will get free admission and free skate rentals.

The drowning occured in a swimming pool in the 100 block of Tranquill Pointe.

Today's word of the day: Purpose

The armed robbery took place at Macon Food Mart, located at 4320 Mercer University Drive.

The Macon Bacon (14-21) beat the Florence Flamingos (21-15) at home 12-1 on a run rule in eight innings

Deputies say they responded to a suspect attempting to break into cars.

Blue Bird will manufacture electric school buses.

More than 100 horses and burros gathered from western U.S. rangelands were available for adoption at the start of the three-day event in Perry.

There will be food trucks with tacos, churros, and tequila. Attendees can also purchase margarita flights.

The Sunday morning scripture readings will begin at 7:14 in all participating counties.

The school supply give away will be July 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Deloris Toliver Park Pavilion in Warner Robins.

The hot temperatures we've experienced in Middle Georgia can take a toll on anyone's body, but Seniors and the Homeless are even more susceptible to heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

41NBC's Bill Shanks sat down with Westfield Hornets head coach Chad Campbell to discuss their upcoming season.

Mercer University Football unveiled their brand new turf field at Five Star Stadium

Driver Jerry Lewis Williams arrested, held without bond

Elementary to high school students learn budgeting and saving at Booker T. Washington Community Center

Eric Henderson, a local trainer from Planet Fitness, says the phrase "when you look good, you feel good" is true.

Deputies say the chase began around 1:30 a.m. when deputies responded to a call about an entering auto on Lamar Road.

The Jones County Water System had issued a boil water advisory for several areas following a water main break that disrupted water supply and caused low water pressure.

41NBC's Bill Shanks sat down with Jones County Greyhounds head coach Mike Chastain to discuss their upcoming season.

Connect Dublin will work to improve Dublin’s Scottsville, Southside and Stubbs neighborhoods.

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