Bernd Elementary hosts Leadership Day, encourages students to ‘Go to Infinity and Beyond’

"Our students are making gains, and we're also getting them ready to go out and become caring citizens in the world," Principal Amber Daniel said.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Leadership was on full display at Bernd Elementary School on Friday as students took part in the school’s Barned Leadership Academy’s Leadership Day. This year’s theme, “Leadership Will Take You to Infinity and Beyond,” encouraged students to dream big and embrace their potential. “Everyone has genius, everyone has talent, and they just need to tap into…

Georgia State Patrol dismisses ticket after dashcam video sparks controversy in Warner Robins

A traffic stop in Warner Robins during the Thunder Task Force operation Thursday led to a viral dashcam video and a now-dismissed citation for a local driver.

Screengrab from a video shared on Lawrence Dixon’s Facebook page.WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A traffic stop in Warner Robins during the Thunder Task Force operation Thursday led to a viral dashcam video and a now-dismissed citation for a driver. The footage, shared nearly 5,000 times from Lawrence Dixon’s Facebook account as of 4 p.m. on Friday, showed Dixon being…

UPDATE: Missing Telfair County man found safe

A man reported missing in Telfair County has been found safe.

Blaine Allen (Photo: Telfair County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (1/31/25): A man reported missing in Telfair County has been found safe. “UPDATE – Mr. Allen has been located and is safe. Thanks for all who shared,” a post on the sheriff’s office Facebook page stated on Friday. ORIGINAL STORY (1/30/25): TELFAIR COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Telfair County Sheriff’s Office is asking…

Macon-Bibb residents to discuss term limits at East Macon Town Hall

Community members can voice opinions on mayoral term limits and other local issues

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC) MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County residents have an opportunity tonight to voice their opinions on the future of local government structure. Elected officials and community organizers are gathering for an East Macon Town Hall, where discussions will center on a proposed charter amendment that could extend mayoral term limits. Earlier this month, the Macon-Bibb County…

Inmate found dead at Telfair State Prison, investigation underway

According to the GDC, Deandre Moody died on January 28.

TELFAIR COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An inmate died on Tuesday at the Telfair State Prison, according to a news release from the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC). According to the GDC, Deandre Moody died on January 28. The body was turned over to the county coroner and will be transported to the GBI crime lab to determine the official cause…

2 inmates dead at Hancock State Prison, GDC confirms gang-related incident

According to the news release, two inmates are dead, however one of the inmates had no visible signs of injury and his death appears to have been medically-related.

HANCOCK COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two inmates died on Thursday at the Hancock State Prison, according to a news release from the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC). GDC did confirm that an altercation took place among inmates on January 30. According to the news release, two inmates are dead, however one of the inmates had no visible signs of injury…

UPDATE: Air Force investigation finds unanchored wall, force contributed to fatal pool mishap at Robins AFB

A newly released Air Force report reveals that the bathhouse wall collapse that killed 14-year-old Gabriel Lee Stone at Robins Air Force Base last year happened because the structure was unanchored and was toppled due to external force.

UPDATE (1/31/25): A newly released Air Force report reveals that the bathhouse wall collapse that killed 14-year-old Gabriel Lee Stone at Robins Air Force Base last year happened because the structure was unanchored and was toppled due to external force. According to an Air Force Material Command news release, the Ground Accident Investigation (GAIB) report, led by Brig. Gen. Patrick…

Northside High School Community Meets New Eagles’ Head Football Coach Daniel ‘Boone’ Williams

The Community showed out for a rescheuled 'Meet & Greet' with new Eagles' Football Head Coach Daniel 'Boone' Williams on Thursday evening at the Northside H.S. Gymnasium

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – On Thursday evening, Northside High School held a ‘Meet & Greet’ with new Head Football Coach Daniel ‘Boone’ Williams and the Eagles’ community. The event was rescheduled due to the inclement weather earlier this month. Northside’s staff, alumni, current students, players, cheerleaders; Everyone was in attendance, as Coach ‘Boone’ spoke to the crowd about…

Brian Snitker Stops By 41NBC to Talk Mercer’s First Pitch Classic

Atlanta Braves Pitcher Brian Snitker was at 41NBC/WMGT Thursday afternoon before he made his way to Mercer University to be the Keynote Speaker at the 16th Annual Mercer Baseball First Pitch Classic

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – On Thursday afternoon, Atlanta Braves Manager Brian Snitker stopped by the 41NBC studios to talk all things Braves Baseball with Bill Shanks on The Bill Shanks Show. Before Snitker took off to Mercer to be the keynote speaker at the 16th annual First Pitch Classic, the biggest Mercer fundraiser for the baseball program, the Braves…

Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia offers hope and recovery for those in need

The Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia is a faith-based organization that offers a life recovery program for men, women and children.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia is a faith-based organization that offers a life recovery program for men, women and children. For more than 70 years, the mission says it has provided a path of hope, redemption and empowerment through Jesus Christ to break the cycles of abuse in many families. Men’s director Jason Beck says they…

Washington County sheriff: Man run over after fight with co-worker

A workplace dispute escalated into violence on a Washington County highway, leaving one man hospitalized and another under arrest, according to Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran.

Larry Brooks (Photo: Washington County Sheriff’s Office)WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A workplace dispute escalated into violence on a Washington County road, leaving one man hospitalized and another under arrest, according to Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran. It happened in the 4000 block of Highway 102 Thursday night. Investigators determined two co-workers were traveling together when a verbal and physical…

Pedestrian killed in Laurens County hit-and-run, Georgia State Patrol looking for suspect vehicle

A 52-year-old Dublin man died early Tuesday morning after being struck by a vehicle that left the scene on Georgia 19, according to Georgia State Patrol.

LAURENS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 52-year-old Dublin man died early Tuesday morning after being struck by a vehicle that left the scene on Georgia 19, according to Georgia State Patrol (GSP). GSP says the crash happened around 3:30 a.m. when James Smith was walking south on Georgia 19. A vehicle hit Smith from behind, leading to his death. The…

Central Georgia Technical College holds ‘More than Scrubs’ event

"The intention of the program is to expose high school students in Houston County to all of the different healthcare careers that are available to them here,” said Kimberly Gunn, Executive Director of High School Initiatives for Central Georgia Technical College.

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It’s no secret that there is a shortage of healthcare workers across the entire country, and it’s causing concern about what the future may hold. Houston County School District is trying to find a way to get ahead of the situation. More than 100 high school students visited the Roy H. Sonny…

Cold front to bring storms to Middle Georgia Friday

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An incoming cold front will bring afternoon and evening thunderstorms ahead of a pleasant weekend. This Evening A partly sunny afternoon will become a partly cloudy night across Middle Georgia. Wind will continue to flow from the south at around 7-15 mph with gusts upwards of 20 mph. It will become more southwesterly by tomorrow morning….

Boil water advisory issued for Rochelle after power failure at well; Schools closed Friday

A power failure at the city’s well left Rochelle without water Thursday, leading officials to issue a mandatory boil water advisory for residents once service is restored.

ROCHELLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A power failure at the city’s well left Rochelle without water Thursday, leading officials to issue a mandatory boil water advisory for residents once service is restored. According to a social media post by Rochelle Mayor Wayne McGuinty, the outage happened due to a defective transformer. He said in the post this was the third time…

UPDATE: Missing Perry teenager found safe in Tennessee

Perry Police say Bella-Jackson Arruda has been found.

Photo: Perry Police DepartmentUPDATE (1/30/25): According to the Perry Police Department, 16-year-old Bella-Jackson Arruda was located in Woodberry, Tennessee by local law enforcement. Officers say she was with her boyfriend, who was also listed as a missing juvenile. Both were held until their parents picked them up. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ UPDATE (1/29/25): Perry Police say Bella-Jackson Arruda has been found. “***This subject…

Forsyth Filmmaker Talks New Documentary ‘Champion: The Story of Dan Pitts’

John Walton will premiere his new documentary at the Monroe County Fine Arts Center on Saturday, Feb. 1

FORSYTH, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Mary Persons High School graduate and Filmmaker John Walton, will premiere his new documentary, ‘Champion: The Story of Dan Pitts’ on Saturday, February 1, at the Monroe County Fine Arts Center in Forsyth. Before the film is debuted, Walton stopped by the 41NBC studio to speak with Justin Dierkes about how this film came about…

Police investigating death of man found on Temple Drive in Sandersville

Police are investigating the death of a man found unconscious on the ground Monday morning in Sandersville.

SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Police are investigating the death of a man found unconscious on the ground Monday morning in Sandersville. Officers responded at 7:17 a.m. to a home on Temple Drive, where they found Grady Smith dead, according to a news release from Sandersville Police Chief Victor K. Cuyler. Cuyler said investigators began a “full, in-depth investigation” into Smith’s…

American Red Cross seeking more donors after blood drive cancellations

Suzanne Lawler, American Red Cross Regional Communications Manager, says the recent winter storm and the Greater Los Angeles Wildfires forced the cancellation of hundreds of blood drives across the country.

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The recent winter storm and Greater Los Angeles Wildfires didn’t just impact people living in particular regions of the United States. “The wildfires coupled with severe weather events across the country, and of course right here in Georgia, impacted us in a way that hundreds of blood drives were canceled,” said Suzanne Lawler,…

Groundhog Day preparations underway at Dauset Trails

As temperatures begin to warm up across Middle Georgia following cold temperatures and some unexpected snowfall, many are eager for the beloved tradition of Groundhog Day.

JACKSON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As temperatures begin to warm up across Middle Georgia following cold temperatures and some unexpected snowfall, many are eager for the beloved tradition of Groundhog Day. This Sunday, February 2, hundreds of visitors are expected to gather at Dauset Trails in Jackson to see if General Beauregard Lee predicts six more weeks of winter or an…

Family of Stephen Fossett demands justice after Bibb County Jail death

The family and legal team of Stephen Fossett are continuing their fight for justice after reviewing jail footage of the events leading to his death inside the Bibb County Jail on May 25, 2024.

  MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The family and legal team of Stephen Fossett are continuing their fight for justice after reviewing jail footage of the events leading to his death inside the Bibb County Jail on May 25, 2024. Civil rights attorney Mawuli Davis says Fossett was in a dorm area and looked as if he was confused and in…

More clouds Thursday as temperatures keep warming

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A warm front passing through the southeastern US Thursday will lead to more clouds, heat, and humidity around Middle Georgia Thursday. This Evening High cirrus clouds have been present over Middle Georgia once again this afternoon and will remain in the area into tonight. Some mid level clouds will likely move in during the overnight hours,…

Law enforcement searching for wanted man in Georgia, Florida

Law enforcement is searching for Jackie Powell, a 46-year-old man wanted in Georgia for probation violation and in Florida for dissuading a witness, according to a crime bulletin from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.

Jackie Powell (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Law enforcement is searching for Jackie Powell, a 46-year-old man wanted in Georgia for probation violation and in Florida for dissuading a witness, according to a crime bulletin from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Powell is about 5’11” and weighs about 240 pounds. The sheriff’s office has not provided additional…

Thunder Task Force launching traffic crackdown in Warner Robins this weekend

Law enforcement agencies will launch a three-day traffic enforcement operation in Warner Robins starting Thursday, targeting impaired driving, speeding, distracted driving and seat belt violations, according to the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS).

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Law enforcement agencies will launch a three-day traffic enforcement operation in Warner Robins starting Thursday, targeting impaired driving, speeding, distracted driving and seat belt violations, according to the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). The Thunder Task Force, led by GOHS, will work with the Warner Robins Police Department, Houston County Sheriff’s Office, Georgia State…