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Officials urging preparedness as strong storms approach Middle Georgia

Heavy rain, gusty winds could lead to downed trees and powerlines

March 4, 2025

Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Strong storms are headed for Middle Georgia Wednesday morning, potentially bringing heavy rain and gusty winds that could down trees and power lines in some areas. The Macon-Bibb Emergency Management Agency is urging residents to stay alert. Spencer Hawkins, the Director at the Macon-Bibb EMA, is providing helpful tips to keep you safe. “Making sure that…

Hancock County Schools adding metal detectors after elementary student found with weapon

Hancock County Schools is adding new security measures after a student was found with a weapon on campus, according to a district news release.

March 4, 2025

Tucker Sargent,

File (February 2021)SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Hancock County Schools is adding new security measures after a student was found with a weapon on campus, according to a district news release. According to a school district Facebook post, a student was found to be in possession of a weapon on Tuesday afternoon. The district said school resource officers and staff responded…

Bike Walk Macon set to celebrate 10 years with first ‘Streets for All Fest’

“We're hosting Streets for All Fest to build community, bring people together, show off some of our exciting projects going on, and advocate for better streets," said Rachel Umana, Executive Director of Bike Walk Macon.

March 4, 2025

Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bike Walk Macon is celebrating ten years with its first ”Streets for All Fest’, which starts this Thursday, March 6 and will go through Saturday, March 8. A variety of events will take place over the course of the Fest, including rides, walks and gatherings, both free and paid, beginning with a Macon…

New mobile mammography coach visiting communities in Middle Georgia, looking ahead to event this weekend

Breast Imaging Manager at Atrium Health Navicent, Latasha Hill, says the mammography coach aims to help women across Middle Georgia.

March 4, 2025

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent unveiled a new mobile mammography coach that aims to serve women in Middle Georgia. Breast Imaging Manager at Atrium Health Navicent, Latasha Hill, says the mammography coach aims to help women across Middle Georgia. “This new technology is new to the Middle Georgia area,” says Hill. “It’s the first of its kind in…

Family of Gabriel Stone sues U.S. government, Air Force over fatal pool house wall collapse

The lawsuit, filed by Camalle and Timberly Stone, alleges negligence in the construction, maintenance and inspection of the wall that collapsed and fatally injured their son.

March 4, 2025

Tucker Sargent,

Gabriel StoneMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The parents of Gabriel Stone, a 14-year-old boy who died in July 2024 after a concrete wall collapsed on him at the Heritage Club on Robins Air Force Base, have filed a lawsuit against the United States of America, the U.S. Air Force, and multiple civilian parties, according to a complaint filed Tuesday in federal…

UPDATE: Deputies say three arrested in connection with February ‘exchange of gunfire’ outside Macon Lowe’s

Three people are now in custody in connection with an exchange of gunfire at a Lowe's in Macon last month.

March 4, 2025

Tucker Sargent, Monica Diaz-Meek,

Ladson, Ingram and Battle (Photos: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (3/4/25): Three people are now in custody in connection with an exchange of gunfire at a Lowe’s in Macon last month. According to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release, 27-year-old Jamarcus Dshawn Battle was taken into custody on Interstate 75 North around 5:30 on Monday. He was wanted for aggravated…

Three arrested after attempted contraband drop at Washington State Prison

Deputies arrested three people related to an attempted contraband drop at Washington State Prison in Davisboro on March 3 at 11:45 p.m.

March 4, 2025

Monica Diaz-Meek,

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Three people were arrested after an attempted contraband drop at Washington State Prison on Monday night, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. The attempted contraband drop at Washington State Prison in Davisboro happened on March 3 at 11:45 p.m. According to a news release, a deputy was alerted about a package that had been…

Morning Business Report: Taiwan unveils plans for a $100 billion investment in U.S

The initiative includes the construction of new factories in Arizona, creating 3,000 jobs and boosting the country’s semiconductor manufacturing capabilities.

March 4, 2025

Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has unveiled plans for a $100 billion investment in U.S. computer chip production. The initiative includes the construction of new factories in Arizona, creating 3,000 jobs and boosting the country’s semiconductor manufacturing capabilities. Cryptocurrency prices surged Monday following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a Digital Reserve Fund. The White House is working toward a…

Hollywood Minute: Brody’s record-long Oscar speech

Adrien Brody’s acceptance speech at the Academy Awards has made history.

March 4, 2025

Keenan Gibson,

CNN-Adrien Brody’s acceptance speech at the Academy Awards has made history. His Best Actor speech for The Brutalist, a film that won three Oscars, lasted five minutes and 40 seconds. According to Guinness World Records, it is now the longest Oscar speech ever. Meanwhile, Hollywood memorabilia collectors have a chance to own a piece of cinematic history. Prop Store’s latest…

U.S. pauses Ukraine aid, devastating war-torn ally

Analysts warn that President Donald Trump’s decision to pause military aid to Ukraine could have devastating consequences for the country’s war efforts.

March 4, 2025

Keenan Gibson,

CNN- Analysts warn that President Donald Trump’s decision to pause military aid to Ukraine could have devastating consequences for the country’s war efforts. “You are looking at basically cascading effects that could have a major impact on the ability of the Ukrainians to conduct the war,” said retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Cedric Leighton. An official stated that the freeze…

Baldwin Prepares For Third Consecutive State Championship Game

Baldwin prepares for battle in Bravettes’ third consecutive state championship game

The 25-6 Baldwin Girls Basketball team will atempt to win back to back state titles for the first time in 37 years on Wednesday at the Macon Coliseum

March 4, 2025

Justin Dierkes,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Monday afternoon on James A. Lunford Court at Baldwin High School, the Bravettes held their second to last practice of the season before they head to the Macon Coliseum Wednesday for their third consecutive state championship game. Baldwin has been more than successful the last few years. Under Head Coach Kizzi Walker, who took over the Bravettes…

Dublin couple’s shared love of history fuels ever-growing backyard museum

Curtis and Brenda Rozier married in 2012 and joined forces in collecting items as they began to travel together.

March 3, 2025

Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – When Curtis Rozier and his wife Brenda met in 2010, they brought together different experiences, but a common appreciation for history. “We just started putting things together and said look, we can do this,” said Curtis Rozier, co-owner of C and B Little Hidden Museum in Dublin. Curtis and Brenda married in 2012…

Atlanta Falcons encourage Bibb County students to be confident with ‘Peek Behind the Beak’

"We're all human and we all have something going on," Legg said. "So hopefully they can learn to overcome some of those setbacks and go chase their dreams, figure out what they want to be and do when they grow up, and stop and realize everyone is going through something, and give someone a hug, because life is short, sweet and precious."

March 3, 2025

Bre'Anna Sheffield,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Representatives of the Atlanta Falcons visited a pair of Bibb County High Schools on Monday to present their “Peek Behind the Beak” shows. The presentation encourages students to be confident and authentic and features the team’s mascot “Freddie” as well as the real person behind the character, Jeremy Legg. “For a few years now, we have…

New street signs in downtown Macon feature Muscogee language

“It's exciting here in Macon is that not only do we have the flag raised, but we also now have the language present,” said Tracie Revis, Director of Advocacy for Okmulgee National Park and Preserve Initiative.

March 3, 2025

Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you walked or drove around downtown Macon on Monday, you may have noticed new purple street signs featuring a different language. The new street signs feature the Muscogee language translation under the original English street name. Many of the signs can already be seen going down Cherry Street, and nearly 100 will…

Temperatures rebound Tuesday

March 3, 2025

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Following a couple of cooler days temperatures will be back in the 70s Tuesday afternoon. This Evening A mostly sunny afternoon will become a partly cloudy night as cirrus clouds will linger across the region. While another chilly night is expected, it will not be below freezing this time. Lower 40s and upper 30s are expected…

Houston County man sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to murdering wife

According to the news release, Fisher’s plea to felony murder stems from the shooting death of his wife, and the two counts of aggravated assault were predicated upon the assaults of two other individuals who were caught in the crossfire.

March 3, 2025

Monica Diaz-Meek,

HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Houston County man pled guilty to a 2022 murder on Monday, according to Houston County District Attorney Eric Edwards. 32-year-old Alex Scot Fisher pled guilty on March 3, 2025 to felony murder and two counts of aggravated assault. Fisher was sentenced to serve life in prison with the possibility of parole. Fisher was scheduled to…

Man arrested for terroristic threats at Amerson River Park in Macon on Monday morning

Deputies responded to North Pierce Avenue around 10 a.m. March 3 regarding a suspicious man.

March 3, 2025

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested on charges of terroristic threats at Amerson River Park Monday morning, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to North Pierce Avenue around 10 a.m. March 3 regarding a suspicious man. The report stated that the man was on the trail making inappropriate comments to women as they walked by….

Crimestoppers seeks suspect for kidnapping in Houston County

Today's word of the day: Optimism

March 3, 2025

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. Brittany Toms, female. She’s wanted by the Crawford…

Morning Business Report: Trump has announced the creation of a “Crypto Reserve”

Trump Announces ‘Crypto Reserve’ Ahead of White House Summit

March 3, 2025

Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- President Donald Trump has announced the creation of a “Crypto Reserve,” marking the first formal step toward the crypto stockpile he proposed during his campaign. The key debate now centers on which cryptocurrencies will be included, with Bitcoin leading discussions. Trump will host the first-ever White House Crypto Summit on Friday, where industry leaders and policymakers are expected to…

Trump and Zelenskyy fallout over peace deal

Diplomatic tensions between the U.S. and Ukraine have intensified after a heated Oval Office exchange between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy

March 3, 2025

Keenan Gibson,

NBC– Diplomatic tensions between the U.S. and Ukraine have intensified after a heated Oval Office exchange between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday. Zelenskyy, now working to strengthen European alliances, was asked to leave the White House without signing a deal to share Ukraine’s critical minerals with the U.S.—an agreement seen as a first step toward…

New tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China start tonight

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has confirmed that new tariffs on Mexico and Canada are set to take effect at midnight Eastern Time tonight.

March 3, 2025

Keenan Gibson,

CNN- Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has confirmed that new tariffs on Mexico and Canada are set to take effect at midnight Eastern Time tonight. The tariffs include a 10% hike on Chinese imports, adding to last month’s increase. Executive orders also impose tariffs on most Canadian and all Mexican goods valued over $800, though the exact percentage remains unclear. While…

FVPD: Man shot multiple times by sister in Fort Valley

Preliminary investigation reveals a man and his sister drove to Fort Valley to meet with a person attempting to purchase illegal narcotics.

February 28, 2025

Clayton Poulnott,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was airlifted from a hospital in Fort Valley on Thursday, after being shot multiple times by his sister. According to Fort Valley Police Chief DJ Flores, officers responded to Davis Street at Hosley Street in reference to a shooting. He says after the preliminary investigation, a man and his sister drove to Fort…

Macon County Loses In Ghsa A D Ii Final Four Matchup

Macon County Falls One Game Short of the State Championship

The Macon County Lady Bulldogs lost to the Washington-Wilkes Lady Tigers 66-55 in the GHSA Semifinal Round to end their season

February 28, 2025

Justin Dierkes,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – On Friday evening at Georgia College and State’s Centennial Center, the 22-4 Macon County Lady Bulldogs were defeated by the 14-8 Washington-Wilkes Lady Tigers 66-55 in the GHSA Class A Division-Two Final Four to end their season. After the game, Head Coach of the Lady Bulldogs, Jimmy Daniels, spoke to 41NBC’s Justin Dierkes about how…

Parents outraged over non-renewal of principal, assistant principal contracts at Alexander II Magnet School

"There’s been a lack of transparency, and we need answers more than anything."

February 28, 2025

Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Parents are sounding the alarm and voicing their anger and frustration following the surprising decision not to renew the contracts of Principal Angel Woodard, and Assistant Principal Doctor Meredith Byrd at Alexander II Magnet School. Many parents are feeling blindsided by the sudden announcement, leaving them searching for answers from the school board. “The Board of…

Heavy rain, gusty winds could lead to downed trees and powerlines

Hancock County Schools is adding new security measures after a student was found with a weapon on campus, according to a district news release.

“We're hosting Streets for All Fest to build community, bring people together, show off some of our exciting projects going on, and advocate for better streets," said Rachel Umana, Executive Director of Bike Walk Macon.

Breast Imaging Manager at Atrium Health Navicent, Latasha Hill, says the mammography coach aims to help women across Middle Georgia.

The lawsuit, filed by Camalle and Timberly Stone, alleges negligence in the construction, maintenance and inspection of the wall that collapsed and fatally injured their son.

Three people are now in custody in connection with an exchange of gunfire at a Lowe's in Macon last month.

Deputies arrested three people related to an attempted contraband drop at Washington State Prison in Davisboro on March 3 at 11:45 p.m.

The initiative includes the construction of new factories in Arizona, creating 3,000 jobs and boosting the country’s semiconductor manufacturing capabilities.

Adrien Brody’s acceptance speech at the Academy Awards has made history.

Analysts warn that President Donald Trump’s decision to pause military aid to Ukraine could have devastating consequences for the country’s war efforts.

The 25-6 Baldwin Girls Basketball team will atempt to win back to back state titles for the first time in 37 years on Wednesday at the Macon Coliseum

Curtis and Brenda Rozier married in 2012 and joined forces in collecting items as they began to travel together.

“It's exciting here in Macon is that not only do we have the flag raised, but we also now have the language present,” said Tracie Revis, Director of Advocacy for Okmulgee National Park and Preserve Initiative.

According to the news release, Fisher’s plea to felony murder stems from the shooting death of his wife, and the two counts of aggravated assault were predicated upon the assaults of two other individuals who were caught in the crossfire.

Deputies responded to North Pierce Avenue around 10 a.m. March 3 regarding a suspicious man.

Today's word of the day: Optimism

Trump Announces ‘Crypto Reserve’ Ahead of White House Summit

Diplomatic tensions between the U.S. and Ukraine have intensified after a heated Oval Office exchange between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has confirmed that new tariffs on Mexico and Canada are set to take effect at midnight Eastern Time tonight.

Preliminary investigation reveals a man and his sister drove to Fort Valley to meet with a person attempting to purchase illegal narcotics.

The Macon County Lady Bulldogs lost to the Washington-Wilkes Lady Tigers 66-55 in the GHSA Semifinal Round to end their season

"There’s been a lack of transparency, and we need answers more than anything."

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