Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful to host free paper shredding event

The goal is to prevent identity theft and make sure that people can keep their documents safe and confidential.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful and the Macon Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority are hosting a free paper shredding event. The free paper shredding event will be on May 17th in the rear parking lot of Luther Williams Field located inside of Carolyn Crayton Park. The event will be from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. or…

Dry for most today! Beautiful Thursday!

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Good Afternoon to you all! After a thunderstorm moved through Middle Georgia this morning, we can look forward to great weather this afternoon! Temperatures are expected to reach the 80s with plenty of sunshine, making it a perfect day to enjoy the outdoors. On Thursday, we’ll wake up to slightly cooler temperatures in the low…

Howard Sophomore Isaiah Respert Wins ‘Most Positive Student Athlete’ Award in Football Category

Of all the nominations across the entire state of Georgia, Respert wins 'most postive student athlete' award in football

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Last week, Howard Sophomore Isaiah Respert won the ‘Most Positive Student Athlete’ award in the Football category. The award comes from coaches and teachers nominating student athletes, who they think exemplify the most positive student athlete they know. Respert was honored to win the award. “You can ask my mom, when I found out I…

2 juveniles arrested, accused of breaking into home

Dispatchers stated the caller saw two people attempting to break into a home through a window, and they also tried to get inside a nearby vehicle.

CORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two 15-year-olds are in custody, accused of attempting to break into a car and then breaking into a home on Tuesday. According to the Cordele Police Department, officers responded to the 500 block of N. 2nd St. in reference to a burglary in progress around 4:30 a.m. Dispatchers stated the caller saw two people attempting to…

UPDATE: One suspect from Macon Regional Crimestoppers list caught

Sergeant Thomas discussed the word of the day and 5 wanted criminals on 41Today.

UPDATE- (5/14): The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says Jarvis Jordan is now in custody. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers Sergeant Greg Thomas visited 41Today to highlight five wanted suspects. 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….

Scattered storms possible this evening

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An incoming cold front will instigate scattered storms this evening and overnight. This Evening   Mostly cloudy skies will hang with Middle Georgia through the rest of Tuesday and into the overnight hours. Isolated to scattered storms will likely fire up during the suppertime hours, becoming more widespread from about 10 pm until 2 am. For…

Decision 2024: Meet Tori Branum, candidate for Georgia House District 20, Republican Primary

Early voting began on April 29 and ends on May 17. Election Day will be May 21.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Republican candidates are qualified for the upcoming Georgia House District 20 election. Larry Walker and Tori Branum are competing to win the Republican nomination in the upcoming primary election. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with each candidate ahead of the May 21 election. Candidate name: Tori Branum Running for: Georgia House District 20 Campaign Website: toriforgeorgia.com MONICA-…

NewTown Macon celebrates 2024 Great American Main Street Award

There will be new housing, new businesses and new hotels in Downtown Macon.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – NewTown Macon has been awarded the 2024 Great American Main Street Award. Emily Hopkins, Vice President of External Affairs and Main Street Macon Manager at NewTown Macon, says this award is the highest honor that is given out by Main Street America. The award recognizes comprehensive downtown revitalization. Hopkins says this award is about Macon pulling…

Roberta-Crawford Chamber of Commerce to host Georgia Jug Festival

There will be a 5K/1 mile fun run, kiln sale, auction, live music and more.

CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 19th Annual Georgia Jug Festival in Roberta is set to take place with events on May 17 and May 18. There will be events from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Old Knoxville Courthouse and events from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. at David Bailey Park. Nicki McDonnell and Patti Temple from the…

Operation Reawaken’s third demolition complete in Warner Robins’ Commercial Circle

"We not just talking about it now, we're doing something about it," Councilman Clifford Holmes, Jr. said.

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rubble is the only thing left standing Tuesday after the former CarSource building was demolished as part of the third phase in ‘Operation Reawaken’ in Warner Robins’ Commercial Circle. According to a news release, the third phase represents a continuation of the city’s commitment to progress and innovation. The city has been…

Warner Robins looking to hire nearly two dozen police officers

One of the challenges his department faces is a shortage of qualified candidates.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins Chief of Police Wayne Fisher is a few people short of a fully-staffed police department. “We have a few other vacancies that sit within the command line, the staff line, but we are viewing and considering a restructure in the organization, ” he said. “So those numbers could either remain or be decreased based…

Decision 2024: Meet Larry Walker, candidate for Georgia House District 20, Republican Primary

Early voting began on April 29 and ends on May 17. Election Day will be May 21.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Republican candidates are qualified for the upcoming Georgia House District 20 election. Larry Walker and Tori Branum are competing to win the Republican nomination in the upcoming primary election. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with each candidate ahead of the May 21 election. Candidate name: Larry Walker Running for: Georgia House District 20 Campaign Website: walkerforgeorgia.com MONICA- First…

Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores May 6-10

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 6 and Friday, May 10, 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 6 and Friday, May 10, 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…

Macon Regional Crimestoppers searching for suspected criminals

Today's word of the day: Community

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?…

Macon pastors prepare for Celebrity Chef Cook-Off

Tickets cost $20, which includes a sample of all of the dishes, drinks, bread and dessert. 

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – YouthUp, Inc. is partnering with local pastors to host the annual Celebrity Chef Cook-Off. Pastors from Macon and a “Mystery Chef” are competing for the title of Best Chef. Amanda Smith from YouthUp, Inc. says the mystery chef is not a pastor and someone that many people will recognize. The event will be at Lizzie Chapel…

Decision 2024: Meet Joshua Lewis, candidate for Georgia House District 134, Republican Primary

Early voting began on April 29 and ends on May 17. Election Day will be May 21.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Republican candidates are qualified for the upcoming Georgia House District 134 election. Joshua Lewis and Robert Dickey are competing to win the Republican nomination in the upcoming primary election. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with each candidate ahead of the May 21 election. Candidate name: Joshua Lewis Running for: Georgia House District 134 Campaign Website: Facebook MONICA- Good…

Rain and thunderstorms in the forecast today

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning, everyone! This morning, we’re starting off with a few showers across Middle Georgia. Don’t forget to bring your rain gear as you start your day. Moving into the afternoon, we can expect more showers and even a few thunderstorms. Some of these thunderstorms could be strong to severe. Today’s temperatures will barely reach the…

HIGHLIGHTS: GCSU Baseball Wins PBC Championship on Walk off Home Run

GCSU Bobcats (34-20) go undefeated in the Peach Belt Conference Tournament to Win PBC Championship

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – It’s been an incredible 2024 for Milledgeville so far. The Baldwin High School girls basketball team won their first ever State Championship, GMC Prep boys soccer won their second State Title in four years after coming up short in the championship in 2023, John Milledge Academy baseball is in the GIAA AAA Final Four, and…

BASEBALL HIGHLIGHTS & SCOREBOARD: FPD & Tattnall Split Series; Mary Persons & Crawford split their respective series’

BASEBALL HIGHLIGHTS & SCOREBOARD: FPD & Tattnall Split Series; Mary Persons & Crawford split their respective series'

MIDDLE GEORGIA – (41NBC/WMGT) – The FPD Vikings and Tattnall Square Trojans split their regular season series at one game a piece. It was a similar result Friday as Tattnall Square wins game one of their three game GIAA AAAA Final Four series 7-2 and FPD roars back with a vengeance shutting out TSA 14-0. These two meet Saturday in…

HIGHLIGHTS: Stratford Wins GIAA AAAA Boys Soccer State Championship

The Stratford Eagles Boys Soccer team (17-0-1) defeated the St. Anne Pacelli Vikings (12-6) at home 3-0 to win the first state championship since 2013

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Under the lights at Stratford Academy, the 17-0-1 Eagles won their first GIAA AAAA State Championship since 2013 over the 12-6 St. Anne Pacelli Vikings by a final score of 3-0. Senior Captain Forward Gavin Aguirre scored the first goal off a missed shot and deflection in front of the goal to give the Eagles…

NewTown Macon celebrates 2024 Great American Main Street Award

"More and more people are hearing the secret that we've known for a long time," NewTown Macon Main Street Macon Manager Emily Hopkins said.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – NewTown Macon has won the 2024 Great American Main Street Award for excellence in downtown revitalization. The award recognizes the organization’s efforts in transforming its downtown area into a vibrant hub. Leaders and community members gathered on Friday to celebrate the accomplishment. “More and more people are hearing the secret that we’ve known for a long…

Miss Macon to host 14th Annual Mentors and Manners Tea Party

Everyone is invited to attend the event, but especially children between the ages of 5-12.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 14th Annual Mentors and Manners Tea Party with Miss Georgia is set for May 26. Everyone is invited to attend the event, but especially children between the ages of 5-12. Miss Georgia, Miss Georgia’s Teen, Miss Macon, Miss Macon’s Teen and other titleholders from across the state will be at the event. The importance of…

Picnic in the Park Food Truck Festival happening this weekend

Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Picnic in the Park Food Truck Festival will be May 11 at Carolyn Crayton Park. The family-friendly event will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is free for the community and there will be food to purchase.  Kalyn Collins, Senior Administrative Assistance, says there will be 9 food trucks and vendors with a…