Bibb County declares February 7-14 National Marriage Week

Organizer and wife of 29 years, Tonya Moore, says her main solution for a successful marriage is communicating your needs.

Macon, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mayor Lester Miller declared February 7-14 National Marriage Week in Macon-Bibb County. Marriage is a special bond between two people for life. That is the case for Walter and April Sansbury, who have been married for 31 years and share their secret. “You have to realize what marriage is and what it’s about. I think the…

Wesleyan College to offer AI-focused MBA concentration this fall

Selke believes teaching students the fundamentals of AI will properly prepare them for future employment.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Beginning in the fall of 2025, Wesleyan College will offer MBA contractions in artificial intelligence (AI), finance, healthcare, cybersecurity, business analytics and nonprofit management. Professor of business Seth David Selke explains what motivated Wesleyan to bring the AI concentration.  “A lot of individuals are interested in AI, and a lot of organizations are interested in what…

Skyview, McKibben Lane Elementary Schools honored for Georgia Milestones growth

Georgia State School Superintendent Richard Woods recognized Skyview Elementary School for gaining Literacy Reader School and Math Literacy School status on Wednesday, and McKibben Lane Elementary for being a Math Literacy School.

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)LIZELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia State School Superintendent Richard Woods recognized Skyview Elementary School for gaining Literacy Reader School and Math Literacy School status on Wednesday, and McKibben Lane Elementary was recognized for being a Math Literacy School. The titles track growth in Georgia Milestones Assessment scores from year to year. The math category tracks achievement or…

Macon Violence Prevention partners receive $10,000 worth of donations from Georgia Power

"Everybody wants to feel safe. Everybody wants to know that their children are safe and being able to thrive comes from feeling safe," said Jeremy Grissom, Coordinator for Macon Violence Prevention.

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Power presented a total of $10,000 worth of donations at Macon City Hall Wednesday to five non-profit organizations who are partnered with Macon Violence Prevention. Girls Dig Deeper received $2,167 for spring break camps, Lead with Literacy received $2,166 for winter break camps, Pace Center for Girls received $2,000 for field trip…

Museum of Aviation to host STEM Academy summer camps

National STEM Academy Deputy Director, Melissa Raburn, says the summer camps will feature experimentation, discovery, coding, and robotics.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Museum of Aviation will be hosting the 2025 National STEM Academy summer camps. National STEM Academy Deputy Director, Melissa Raburn, says the summer camps will feature experimentation, discovery, coding, and robotics. Summer camps begin in June and are for students in rising grades such as Kindergarten through 10th grade. STEM Summer Camps are offered one…

Thunderstorms to get Thursday rolling

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A warm front will warm temperatures and bring showers tonight before a cold front brings thunderstorms tomorrow morning. This Evening and Overnight It’s been a mixed weather day for Middle Georgia with the southern half of the day seeing some sunshine and springlike conditions. The northern half of the region, however, has been chilly with mist…

Macon-Bibb County demolishes blighted building, aims to improve access to Carolyn Crayton Park

Mayor Lester Miller explained that the demolition is aimed at improving the neighborhood around Carolyn Crayton Park.

Macon, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County officials demolished a vacant, blighted building in downtown Macon on Wednesday morning as part of an ongoing effort to address deteriorating properties in the area. The building, formerly known as Norfolk Southern, was located at 223 Walnut Street. Mayor Lester Miller explained that the demolition is aimed at improving the neighborhood around Carolyn Crayton…

Jones County hires Justin Montgomery as new head football coach

Montgomery joins the Greyhounds from Carrollton High School, where he served as defensive coordinator for a team that went 14-1 and won a region title in 2024.

Justin Montgomery (X: @DierkesTV)GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Board of Education voted Tuesday night to approve the hiring of Justin Montgomery as the new head football coach at Jones County High School, according to 41NBC’s Justin Dierkes. Montgomery joins the Greyhounds from Carrollton High School, where he served as defensive coordinator for a team that went 14-1 and…

Georgia congressman reintroduces bill targeting roadway protests

The reintroduction of the bill comes after many across the country have hit the streets to protest the Trump administration’s stance on immigration.

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.) has reintroduced the Safe Passage on Interstates Act, which would make protests that intentionally obstruct interstate highways illegal. The reintroduction of the bill comes after many across the country have hit the streets to protest the Trump administration’s stance on immigration. The original version of the bill stalled during…

NCHD confirms eggs are safe to eat amid Bird Flu concerns

As the Bird Flu outbreak continues across the country, many consumers are asking the same question: Is it safe to eat eggs and chicken?

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As the Bird Flu outbreak continues across the country, many consumers are asking the same question: Is it safe to eat eggs and chicken? 41NBC spoke with Michael Hokanson, the Public Information Officer with North Central Health District, to give us some clarity on the rising concern. Hokanson reassured the public that it’s safe to eat…

Macon man among 17 arrested in GBI child exploitation crackdown

A statewide investigation targeting online child exploitation has resulted in the arrest of 17 people, including a Macon man, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) announced on Tuesday.

Steven Ray Mendenhall (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A statewide investigation targeting online child exploitation has resulted in the arrest of 17 people, including a Macon man, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) announced on Tuesday. “Operation Byte Down” was led by the GBI’s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes Unit in partnership with 33 other agencies within…

Piedmont to host “Healthy Heart Screening” during American Heart Month

Piedmont Macon’s Director of Cardiovascular Services, Sirena Fritz, says heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Piedmont Macon is sharing tips and encouraging heart healthy habits for the community in honor of American Heart Month. Piedmont Macon’s Director of Cardiovascular Services, Sirena Fritz, says heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. Piedmont will be hosting “Healthy Heart Screening” on February 20 at…

Child hospitalized after truck crash in Monroe County; driver cited

A child is in the hospital after a truck crashed into a ditch at the intersection of Highway 74 and Highway 42 on Tuesday, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.

Photos: Monroe County Sheriff’s OfficeMONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A child is in the hospital after a truck crashed into a ditch at the intersection of Highway 74 and Highway 42, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the driver was going too fast for conditions and lost control while going around a curve, causing the truck to…

Tubman Museum exhibit sheds light on runaway slave ads in Macon’s history

“Freedom Seekers: Runaway Slave Advertisements in the Macon Telegraph” on display until March 22.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Glimpses into what it took to break free from slavery are on display at the Tubman Museum this month. In the “Freedom Seekers: Runaway Slave Advertisements in the Macon Telegraph” exhibit, guests will find old newspaper ads placed by slave owners, looking to find enslaved people who ran away. According to Jeffrey Bruce, the curator for…

New Data: Bibb and Houston County students struggle with post-pandemic learning loss

Education Recovery Scorecard shows Bibb County students falling behind in math and reading, while Houston County makes modest gains in reading and attendance.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Tracking data from the Education Recovery Scorecard shows that students in Bibb and Houston counties continue to struggle with learning loss following the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in math. The latest analysis, conducted by researchers from Harvard, Stanford, and Dartmouth, provides insight into the ongoing academic setbacks affecting students in grades 3-8. Bibb County Struggles to Recover Students…

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigating bomb threat on Tuesday morning

Deputies responded to the Gateway Plaza just after 9 a.m. on February 11 in response to a bomb threat.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a bomb threat was made Tuesday morning, according to a news release. Deputies responded to the Gateway Plaza just after 9 a.m. on February 11 in response to a bomb threat. According to the news release, deputies were able to evacuate all employees and patrons inside of the…

UPDATE: Man wanted in connection to December double shooting taken into custody in Macon

Bibb County deputies say a man wanted in connection to a December shooting that sent two men to the hospital is now in custody.

UPDATE (2/11/25): Bibb County deputies say a man wanted in connection to a December shooting that sent two men to the hospital is now in custody. According to a sheriff’s office news release, sent Tuesday, deputies arrested 24-year-old Steven Keywone Pettigrew on Sunday, February 9 after responding to an apartment complex in the 4600 block of Mercer University Drive in…

Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores February 3-7

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, February 3 and Friday, February 7.

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, February 3 and Friday, February 7. Understanding the scores Scores 69 and below (unsatisfactory): Highlighted in red. Scores 70-99 (satisfactory): Displayed in black. Scores of 100 (perfect):…

Warner Robins is Undefeated in the Regular Season for the First Time in Program History

The Demonettes went 23-0 and 8-0 in Region 1-4A play

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – The Warner Robins Demonettes basketball team made history last week. After their 55-40 region road win over Wayne County on February 3, Head Coach Dr. Rebecca White and the Demonettes squad have now gone 23-0 in the regular season for the first time in program history. Warner Robins girls basketball has a rich tradition of winning…

Monroe County now covering firefighter training costs to recruit more talent

Aspiring firefighters typically spend anywhere between $4,000 and $6,000 on training courses, a barrier new Monroe County recruits won't have to face. 

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Monroe County is addressing its firefighter shortage by covering the cost of training for the first time. “We’re providing all of this training and paying them while they are receiving this training, as well as getting their EMT before they become a line fireman,” said Captain Christina Bramlett, Life Safety Educator for Monroe…

Middle Georgia florists gear up for Valentine’s Day rush

"I think it's really important to always show everybody, not only on the holidays, but all throughout the year that you love them and your thinking of them, and what better way than flowers."  

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Love is in the air this week as Valentine’s Day approaches on Friday., and local flower shops are working around the clock to provide great service.   Florist Julie Dominy says she loves Valentine’s Day, because she loves to see the happiness it brings.   “How they make people feel, I feel like it’s kind of…

Macon Regional Crimestoppers urges public to help find suspect wanted for terroristic threats

Today's word of the day: Persistence

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?…

Alice Cooper to rock Macon on May 3 at Atrium Health Amphitheater

Rock legend Alice Cooper is bringing his signature shock-rock spectacle to Macon's Atrium Health Amphitheater on Saturday, May 3, according to the venue’s website.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rock legend Alice Cooper is bringing his signature shock-rock spectacle to Macon’s Atrium Health Amphitheater on Saturday, May 3, according to the venue’s website. The concert is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Reserved seating tickets start at $52.75, with taxes and additional fees. Tickets go on sale to the…

Wesleyan College announces partnership with Central Georgia Coalition of Black Businesses

"Education is the greatest mobilizer, the greatest equalizer for social mobility and so we thought, how do we provide additional opportunities for people, especially business owners in the community," said Meaghan Blight, President of Wesleyan College.

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The future is changing at Wesleyan College as the college teams up with the Central Georgia Coalition of Black Businesses for a new partnership aimed at promoting leadership, education and economic development for women and minority communities in Middle Georgia. President of Wesleyan College, Meaghan Blight, says any member of the coalition will…