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….
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…
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, 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…
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…
(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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested on Tuesday for arson and aggravated assault that occurred on January 19, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrested Jacobey Deshawn Burley on January 28 before 9 p.m. Burley was apprehended at a residence within the 1000 block of Burke Street. According to a news release, Burley was wanted in…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – On Tuesday night, the Northside Eagles beat the Peach County Trojans 56-50 in front of their home crowd led by a spectacular performance from Junior Point Guard Braylon Price. Eagles host Coffee Friday, while the Trojans head to Cairo Friday for two region matchups. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: GHSA, GHSA Boys Basketball, Northside…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department recently welcomed 14 new firefighters during a ceremony at Central Georgia Technical College. New hire John Holmes says he has learned many new skills in the training process. “We go over book work and then we practice it,” he said. “It’s one thing to just do book work, and learn the…
(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Kazoo returns home to Macon for National Kazoo Day as the Tubman Museum celebrated with the opening of the Kazoo Exhibit on Tuesday. According to a news release, The Kazoo Exhibit is a special pop-up Black History Month exhibit customized for Macon and the Tubman Museum by the original designer/curator of the…
(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — South Macon residents now have a permanent medical facility for primary care. On Tuesday, local officials and community members gathered for a ribbon cutting at First Choice Primary Care-South Macon, located at 3061 Houston Avenue. Katherine McLeod, the CEO of First Choice Primary Care, says south Macon is an underserved healthcare community with…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will climb above average across Middle Georgia Wednesday afternoon. This Evening A mostly sunny afternoon will give way to a mostly clear night. Highs were near or just below average across Middle Georgia this afternoon, and overnight the case should be rather similar. Wind will flow from the west-southwest at 5-10 mph as temperatures drop…
UPDATE (1/28/25): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is renewing its call for help finding the person responsible for a hit-and-run on Emery Highway last year that resulted in the death of 24-year-old Jaxon Bilbrey. In a news release on Monday, the sheriff’s office asked anyone with information to call (478) 751-7500 and ask to speak with fatality investigator or Macon…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The family and the legal team representing Stephen Fossett held a special event on what would have been Stephen’s 43rd birthday to discuss the current status of the investigation into his tragic death at Bibb County jail. Fossett’s mother Paula Platt says she would love to see more mental health training to prevent events like this…
Johnson, Perez and Patterson (Photos: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrested three suspects Monday morning in connection with a string of vehicle break-ins at Falls at Spring Creek, located at 1900 Wesleyan Drive. Deputies responded to the scene around 10 a.m. on Monday after reports of several vehicle doors left open. According to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dr. Louise Orth from Piedmont Macon stopped by the 41NBC Studios to discuss a free upcoming heart screening event. Dr. Orth said, the heart screening will look at: Fasting Lipid blood test (cholesterol, triglycerides, & A1C), Weight and Body Mass Index, Hip to Waist Ratio and Blood Pressure Screening for Peripheral Artery Disease. Clinicians will be…
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, January 20 and Friday, January 24. Note: Due to last week’s winter storm, these were the only inspections conducted and posted during these dates. Understanding the scores…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Stratford Eaglettes handled business at home over GIAA AAAA District Six rival Tattnall Square 65-46. The Eaglettes host FPD Wednesday. Tattnall Square will host John Milledge Wednesday as well. Categories: Local Sports, Sports
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – In a make-up game Monday night, the Tattnall Square Trojans earned their 15th win of the season with a victory over the Stratford Eagles 63-62. Trojans’ Antone Johnson hit a last second three point buzzer beater to win the game. The Trojans remain perfect in GIAA Region AAAA District Six Region play at 6-0, while…