Woman arrested after hitting children at daycare in Monroe County

Alyssa Barrett is charged with two counts of cruelty to children and two counts of simple battery.

BOLINGBROKE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office arrested a daycare employee after she was seen on video hitting two children. According to a press release, deputies responded on April 26 to an incident that took place at Little Angels Day Care in Bolingbroke on April 22. When deputies arrived, they spoke to the director at the daycare.  The director…

Historic Preservation Class at MGA uncovers historical significance of Payne City

"I didn't know what it was, and I think that there are a lot of people that live here that don't," senior Christina Spradlin said.

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Payne City was the topic at the Arts Complex at Middle Georgia State University on Monday. According to Susan Asbury, Assistant Professor of History, her Spring Historic Preservation Class teamed up with the Historic Macon Foundation for the semester for a research project uncovering the historical significance of Payne City, which was founded…

HIGHLIGHTS: ACE advances to AA Elite Eight with 3-0 victory

The ACE Lady Gryphons (12-4-2) defeated the Worth County Lady Rams (16-4) by a final score of 3-0 to advance to the AA Elite Eight

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The ACE Lady Gryphons (12-4-2) defeated the Worth County Lady Rams (16-4) by a final score of 3-0 to advance to the AA Elite Eight. Ace will face the Landmark Christian Lady War Eagles (8-5-1) in Atlanta on Monday for a shot at the final four. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: ACE Charter School, ACE…

Mercer introduces Michelle Clark-Heard as Head Women’s Basketball Coach

Mercer University introduced Michelle Clark-Heard as the program's 11th head coach Friday during a press conference

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer University introduced Michelle Clark-Heard as the program’s 11th head coach during a press conference at Hawkins Arena Friday afternoon. Coach Heard takes over for Susie Gardner who stepped down in March after 14 seasons as the Lady Bears head coach. The former Mississippi state assistant coach and Athletic Director brings with her 26 years…

Bibb GOP chairman questions voter legitimacy, hearing scheduled for Monday

Nearly 800 voters in Macon-Bibb County have received letters from the Macon-Bibb Board of Elections informing them that their voter status has been challenged.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Nearly 800 voters in Macon-Bibb County have received letters from the Macon-Bibb Board of Elections informing them that their voter status has been challenged. David Sumrall, the chairman of the Bibb County Republican Party, raised the challenges, claiming that hundreds of people live out of state but are still registered to vote in Macon-Bibb County. He…

Decision 2024: Meet Shekita Maxwell, candidate for Macon-Bibb Mayor

Early voting begins Monday, April 29 and ends on Friday, May 17. Election day is Tuesday, May 21.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Shekita Maxwell is seeking the office of Macon-Bibb Mayor. She’s facing incumbent Lester Miller. 41NBC’s Tucker Sargent spoke with each candidate ahead of the May 21 election. Candidate name: Shekita Maxwell Running for: Macon-Bibb Mayor Campaign website: theofficialmaxwellformayormacon-bibbcounty.com Campaign Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557135968700 TUCKER: Decision 2024. We continue our Meet the Candidate series of interviews. Shekita Maxwell, who…

28th Annual Pan African Festival of Georgia preparing for weekend of celebration

The festival will be April 27 and April 28 at the Tubman Museum parking lot.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 28th Pan African Festival of Georgia will be April 27 and April 28 at the Tubman Museum. The festival will begin at 12 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Brick and Vickie Winans will be the festival headliners. Arizona White, Chairperson of the Pan African Festival of Georgia, says this event is family-friendly….

Partly cloudy weekend ahead for Middle Georgia

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – High pressure building off the southeastern coast of the US is setting up the region for a summer like pattern. This Evening   Skies will remain partly to mostly cloudy around Middle Georgia this evening with a slim chance for a small shower. Temperatures will remain pretty warm as the 60s likely wont arrive until around…

City of Forsyth looks ahead to Summer Concert Series

The concerts are free to the public. VIP tables or armbands are available for purchase.

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Forsyth is preparing for the annual Summer Concert Series at the Courthouse Square. Kemie Childs with Forsyth Main Street says the Summer Concert Series begins May 4 and will go until August 3. Saturday, May 4: Chris, Jon & Scott at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 1: BMuzic Band at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July…

Covenant Academy holds Greek and Roman Day for third grade students, families

Covenant Academy held its Greek & Roman Day for its third grade students and families on Friday, and the schedule was packed from morning to evening.

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Covenant Academy held its Greek & Roman Day for its third grade students and families on Friday, and the schedule was packed from morning to evening. We got there during a music lesson taught by music teacher Catie Kopp and a Greek language lesson taught by Eric Freel one of the grandparents. This…

Decision 2024: Meet Slate Simons, candidate for Houston County Sheriff

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

HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Four Republican candidates are qualified for the upcoming Houston County Sheriff election. Arthur Harris is running unopposed as a Democrat. Matt Moulton, Will Kendall, Jimmy Dunn, and Slate Simons 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…

Warner Robins Police searching for 2 suspects after man held at gunpoint during home invasion

The Warner Robins Police Department is actively investigating the incident.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Police Department is investigating a home invasion where a man was held at gunpoint. Officers were dispatched to an apartment located at 725 Hwy 96  in Warner Robins on April 26 at 12:37 a.m. The resident was inside his apartment when he heard a noise coming from his front door. Two males…

Clouds are on the way just in time for the weekend

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning and happy Friday! This morning, temperatures are in the 50s and 60s. Today will start with some clouds, transitioning to mostly cloudy skies throughout the day and into the night. Expect temperatures to reach the low to mid 80s. As we move into the weekend, Saturday and Sunday will bring clouds and temperatures in…

SCORES & HIGHLIGHTS: Perry splits series; Ace eliminated in GHSA Opening Round

The Perry Panthers split their series at home with SE Bulloch, while ACE lost both games to Brantley County to be eliminated

MIDDLE GEORGIA – (41NBC/WMGT) – In the GHSA Opening Round for baseball, AAAA Perry split their series with SE Bulloch at home. The Panthers lost game one 7-5, but rebounded to stay alive by winning 12-1 in game two. The two will face in a winner takes all game three Friday at 5:30. In AA play, ACE lost both games…

SCORES & HIGHLIGHTS: Perry advance to AAAA Elite Eight with 1-0 win

The Perry Lady Panthers (19-0-1) advance to AAAA Elite Eight with 1-0 win over the Trinity Christian Lions (14-5)

PERRY, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Perry Lady Panthers (19-0-1) advance to the AAAA Elite Eight with 1-0 win over the Trinity Christian Lions (14-5) on Thursday. No score midway through the first half when Senior Defender Fraser Knapek nailed a free kick from thirty yards out to give Perry it’s one and only goal of the game. The Lady…

Decision 2024: Meet Jimmy Dunn, candidate for Houston County Sheriff

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

HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Four Republican candidates are qualified for the upcoming Houston County Sheriff election. Arthur Harris is running unopposed as a Democrat. Matt Moulton, Will Kendall, Jimmy Dunn, and Slate Simons 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…

Cloud cover returns to end the week

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia will see added cloud cover Friday and over the weekend. The Rest of the Evening A handful of clouds are expected to move into Middle Georgia tonight, however the bulk of them likely will not arrive until sunrise tomorrow. It will be a muggy night with lows in the upper 50s and lower 60s…

Decision 2024: Meet Mayor Lester Miller, candidate for Macon-Bibb Mayor

Early voting begins Monday, April 29 and ends on Friday, May 17. Election day is Tuesday, May 21.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller is seeking reelection in the upcoming race for mayor. He’s facing challenger Shekita Maxwell. 41NBC’s Tucker Sargent spoke with each candidate ahead of the May 21 election. Candidate name: Lester Miller Running for: Macon-Bibb Mayor (2nd term) Campaign website: lesterformayor.com TUCKER: Decision 2024: We’re getting closer and closer to election day. Macon-Bibb…

Challenges to voter registrations filed in Bibb County ahead of elections, hearing set for Monday

A series of challenges to voter registrations in Bibb County has been filed, targeting people registered at non-residential addresses or residing out of state, ahead of the upcoming elections.

MGNMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A series of challenges to voter registrations in Bibb County has been filed, targeting people registered at non-residential addresses or residing out of state, ahead of the upcoming elections. The filings, initiated by Bibb County Republican Party Chairman David Sumrall, question the legality of 791 voter registrations across three separate challenges. In emails obtained by 41NBC,…

Macon Periods Easier to host prom

Attendees are encouraged to dress in formal prom attire and bring a donation of a menstrual product.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Periods Easier will be hosting prom in efforts to raise funds to end period poverty in Middle Georgia. MPE Prom will be April 25 from 6p.m. to 9 p.m. at JBA. Attendees are encouraged to dress in formal prom attire and bring a donation of a menstrual product. There will be specialty cocktails, a silent auction,…

Publix and Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful revitalize Jefferson Long Park

35 Publix Associates from all over the state and the President of Publix himself volunteered to plant tress.

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – At Jefferson Long Park 35 Publix Associates from all over the state and the President of Publix himself volunteered to plant tress, landscape, power wash, clean, remove invasive plants, trim plants, mulch and clear debris to revitalize the park. This was apart of their bi-annual Publix Serves Week where they volunteer with state…

4th Annual Taco Week in Forsyth aims to promote local businesses

Taco Week will feature local restaurants from Forsyth that submit a taco style dish into the competition.

Forsyth, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Forsyth-Monroe County Chamber of Commerce is set to host the 4th Annual Taco Week. Taco Week will be April 26 through May 4 in Forsyth. Rebecca Stone, President and CEO of Forsyth-Monroe County Chamber of Commerce, says this event will have three unique categories. The categories will be best entrée, best dessert and best margarita. Taco…

Macon Regional Crimestoppers searching for suspected criminals

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

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. Can you help track down the following suspects? Jakeyah Jackson, female. She’s wanted by the Houston…

80’s are expected for today

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning, Middle Georgia! This morning, we’re starting off with mild temperatures in the mid 50s to low 60s. A cold front passing overhead has brought some cloud coverage, but this will move away throughout the morning, giving way to mostly sunny skies for the afternoon! Temperatures will reach the low to mid 80s today, providing…