HIGHLIGHTS: Little League Softball 8U District 5 Tournament

All the games from Tuesday evening at George Jones Sports Complex at Freedom Park

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – At George Jones Sports Complex at Freedom Park, eight Little League softball teams battled it out in the 8U District Five Tournament Tuesday evening. In the 6pm games: At Field One, Jones County defeated Vine-Ingles 13-2. At Field Three, Western shutout Macon Little League 15-0. In the 8pm games: At Field One, Wrall (Blue) beat…

NewTown Macon, Bike Walk Macon to host ‘Trails Day Macon’

The goal is to celebrate and raise funds for Macon's Ocmulgee Heritage Trail.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Strap on your hiking boots, grab your helmet and get ready to hit the trails this Saturday. NewTown Macon and Bike Walk Macon are teaming up to raise funds for Macon’s Ocmulgee Heritage Trail. Emily Hopkins with NewTown Macon, says the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail is a beloved place and many are looking forward to getting the…

Oglethorpe man arrested for allegedly forcing minors to drink alcohol until they became sick

The Oglethorpe man was charged with cruelty to children, reckless conduct, and furnishing alcohol to a person under the age of 21.

MACON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An Oglethorpe man was arrested after forcing two female minors to drink alcohol until they became sick, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.  32-year-old Edvardo Johnson was charged with cruelty to children, reckless conduct, and furnishing alcohol to a person under the age of 21. The Montezuma Police Department and the Macon County Sheriff’s…

More heat and sun Wednesday

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Wednesday will see mostly sunny skies and near average temperatures around Middle Georgia. The Rest of the Evening Middle Georgia has gotten hot this afternoon with highs reaching the upper 80s and lower 90s under mostly sunny skies. Scattered cumulus clouds from the afternoon will clear in the evening hours as mostly clear skies are expected…

Local bookstore hosts Summer reading program

The program goes from June 1 to August 31.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bear’s Books will be hosting a Summer Reading Program for adults. Margaret Harrington, Owner of Bear’s Books, says the goal is for adults to read 10 books for the Summer. The program goes from June 1 to August 31. Registration costs $20 per person. Registration includes the tracker, access to the beach bash Kick-Off Party on…

Human remains found in Milledgeville

Officers found a decomposed body in a shallow creek bed. The identity cannot be determined at this time due to the decomposition of the body.

Courtesy: Facebook: Milledgeville Police Department MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Human remains were found in the woods at the end of Mayfair Court in Milledgeville, according to the Milledgeville Police Department. The Milledgeville Police Department received a call about human remains that were found around 5 p.m. on May 27. Officers found a decomposed body in a shallow creek bed. The…

Man dead after fatal ATV crash identified

The driver has been identified as 59-year-old Bradley Hortman of Reynolds.

MACON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead after an ATV crash on Sunday, according to the Georgia State Patrol. The fatal crash happened at 9:32 p.m. on Georgia 127 near Garden Valley Road in Macon County. The ATV was traveling east on Georgia 127 in the westbound lane. The driver of the vehicle lost control of the vehicle…

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office searching for individual connected to burglary

Anyone with information can contact the Monroe County Sheriff's Office at 478-994-7010 or Investigator Jacob Robins at 478-994-7043 ext 240. 

MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man who was involved in a burglary at Valero, located at the intersection of Highway 83 and Highway 87. Deputies say the burglary took place on May 26 at 2 a.m. A man entered into the closed business and took an undisclosed amount of money. The…

Husband and wife dead after house fire in Gordon

The victims were 72-year-old Russell Hawthorne and 67-year-old Cindy Hawthorne.

GORDON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two are dead after a house fire in Gordon, according to Wilkinson County Coroner Billy Matthews. The house fire happened at 107 Sitton Avenue on May 24. The victims were 72-year-old Russell Hawthorne and 67-year-old Cindy Hawthorne. The fire marshal is still investigating what caused the fire. The bodies have been sent to the Georgia Bureau…

Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores May 20-24

Here's this week's Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, May 20 and Friday, May 24, 2024.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here’s this week’s Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia’s food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, May 20 and Friday, May 24, 2024. All scores of 69 and below (considered unsatisfactory on the state’s scale) are shown in red. All scores between 70 and 99 are shown in black. All scores…

Dry and warm for a few days

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all! I hope you had a fantastic Memorial Day weekend! This morning, temperatures are in the mid-60s to low 70s, which is much cooler than yesterday at this time. This afternoon, we’ll stay dry with temperatures reaching the upper 80s to low 90s and plenty of sunshine, perfect for outdoor activities like…

Houston County School District to offer Summer Meal Program

Children do not need to be enrolled in the Houston County School District to receive the free meals.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County School Nutrition Program will be offering free meals to children 18 and under. Meredith Potter, Dietitian at Houston County Board of Education, says children do not need to be enrolled in the Houston County School District to receive the free meals. There are three ways for families to participate in the Summer Meal…

Macon community gathers to honor fallen veterans at Historic Linwood Cemetery

Dozens gathered at the historic Linwood Cemetery to pay tribute to the veterans who gave their lives in service.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The community came together to honor and mourn the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving to protect our nation. Dozens gathered at the historic Linwood Cemetery to pay tribute to the veterans who gave their lives in service. One of the attendees, Donald Druitt, a U.S. Army veteran with 24 years…

Nicer conditions return tomorrow following Memorial Day storms

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The cold front bringing storms to Middle Georgia this afternoon and evening will lead to nicer weather starting tomorrow. This Evening Scattered thunderstorms will remain possible through this evening and into early tonight. A Level 2 “Slight” risk for severe weather remains for most of Middle Georgia this evening with a Severe Thunderstorm Watch remaining in…

Monroe County honors fallen veterans with special Memorial Day Observance event

Speakers, one-by-one stood front of the crowd to call out names of fallen service members.

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Forsyth like many cities across the country held a Memorial Day Event to remember the veterans who died in war for our country.  Monday’s event, “Monroe County Memorial Day Observance, Honor and Remember” was held this morning on the lawn outside of the Monroe County Probate Court. The ceremony, started with a Presentation of Colors. Speakers, one-by-one…

Macon-Bibb County HR Chief resigns after three years

Derrick Jordan steps down as Macon-Bibb County HR Chief

Derrick T. Jordan (maconbibb.us)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Derrick Jordan, the Chief Human Resources Officer for Macon-Bibb County, has resigned from his position, effective immediately. Jordan announced his resignation in a letter to Mayor Lester Miller on Friday, writing that “prevailing winds whisper in alternative directions.” “It has truly been an honor of a lifetime to have had an opportunity and…

Gifted Culture aims to empower future leaders

There will be free giveaways, games, educational opportunities, prizes, food and entertainment.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Gifted Culture will be hosting the inaugural Gifted Culture Day in Macon. Gifted Culture Day will be June 1 at New Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church  from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be free giveaways, games, educational opportunities, prizes, food and entertainment. Ahmad Barron, Founder and CEO of Gifted Culture, says the event is…

WorkSource, Wilkinson County High School partner to bridge digital divide for graduating seniors

Nine graduating seniors from Wilkinson County High School have received free laptops as part of an effort to bridge the digital divide faced by rural students.

WILKINSON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Nine graduating seniors from Wilkinson County High School have received free laptops as part of an effort to bridge the digital divide faced by rural students. The initiative was made possible through a partnership between WorkSource and the high school. Paul Allen, the project manager at WorkSource Georgia, says students in rural areas face challenges….

Twiggs County firefighters honored and promoted in ceremony

The Twiggs County Fire Department held its first-ever Promotions Ceremony Friday.

TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Twiggs County Fire Department held its first-ever Promotions Ceremony Friday. A total of seven fire fighters moved up in rank. Newly, hired Fire Chief Shaun Hart, told 41NBC about the process behind Friday’s promotions. He says, when he joined eight months ago, he evaluated each member of the team with help from his Assistant…

Memorial Day Weekend Forecast!

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  Good morning to you all! I hope your Friday is off to a wonderful start. It’s a bit humid this morning, with temperatures in the mid to upper 60s, and even a few spots hitting the low 70s. As we move into the afternoon, we’re expecting temperatures to warm up into the 90s, so it’s going…

Macon, Warner Robins contestants to compete in Miss Georgia, Miss Georgia Teen next month

Contestants share inspiring community service initiatives ahead of state competition

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In a few weeks, a group of young ladies from Middle Georgia will participate in the Miss Georgia and Miss Georgia Teen competitions in Columbus, Georgia. On Thursday, three of the five contestants who will represent Macon and Warner Robins made an appearance at the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in Macon for a meet and…

Rain odds begin to climb more Friday

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The odds for stray showers and thunderstorms will begin to rise more Friday. This Evening Partly cloudy skies will clear out some heading into the evening before more scattered clouds move in overnight. Evening temperatures will stay in the 80s, and overall temperatures tonight will be warm with lows largely in the upper 60s, or about…

Macon Pops prepares for upcoming Beach Bash

Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, a picnic and a cooler to enjoy the show.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Macon Pops is kicking off Summer by hosting Beach Bash on May 25 at the Museum of Arts & Sciences Amphitheater. Steve Moretti, Macon Pops CEO/Co-Founder, says there will be free popsicles, free Fall Line beer (or soda) to the first 100 to arrive, and free Macon Pops Koozies to the first 200 to arrive. One attendee…

First Quality investing $418 million in Macon, creating 600 new jobs

The new facility will be located at 2108 Avondale Mill Road, adjacent to its current location in Macon. 

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – First Quality Baby Products, LLC will invest $418 million to expand its footprint in Macon-Bibb County and create 600 new jobs, according to Governor Brian Kemp. “In March, First Quality announced that we will be increasing our baby diaper and training pant manufacturing capacity by 50 percent, and we are excited to announce our expansion will…