Cooler temperatures will begin 2025

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The wind is finally shifting direction tonight allowing colder air to filter in to begin the new year. This Evening It’s been a mostly sunny and warm day for Middle Georgia with temperatures reaching 70 degrees or above for much of the region. The wind has also been pronounced as gusts from the west-southwest have cleared…

Happy New Year! Where to ring in 2025

41NBC has a list of where to ring in the new year. Take a look!

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —New Year’s celebrations will be taking place across Middle Georgia on Tuesday. Here is a list of where to celebrate: Perry Buzzard Drop: The 10th annual Perry Buzzard Drop will be on December 31. The event will be from 7 p.m. to midnight in Downtown Perry. There will be live entertainment and an interactive Kiddie Countdown. The…

Piedmont Macon offering classes for new or expecting mothers

Director of Women’s Services at Piedmont Macon, Kari Willingham, says the classes are free for the community. 

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Piedmont Macon is offering classes for new or expecting mothers. The classes offered are for childbirth, breastfeeding, and newborn care. Director of Women’s Services at Piedmont Macon, Kari Willingham, says the classes are free. “You don’t have to be delivering at Piedmont to be able to attend the classes,” says Willingham. “We do offer it to…

Kwanzaa celebrations underway at Frank Johnson Recreation Center

"True creativity, is making the world better, making people's lives better, and making yourself better,” said Fadil Muhammad, Co-Presenter of Macon’s Annual Kwanzaa Festival.

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It’s the sixth day of Kwanzaa and the sixth principle Kuumba, standing for creativity, was celebrated today at the Frank Johnson Recreation Center in Macon. The community celebrated by learning about African art from Fadil Muhammad one of the Co-Presenters of Macon’s Annual Kwanzaa Festival, while participating in a community drum circle led…

Teen arrested after crashing stolen car into Macon business

The incident happened at 11:15 p.m. on December 28. Troopers found a stolen vehicle on Hillcrest Avenue near Courtland Avenue. 

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A teenager has been arrested after crashing a stolen vehicle into a Macon business on Saturday, according to Georgia State Patrol (GSP). The incident happened at 11:15 p.m. on December 28. Troopers found a stolen vehicle on Hillcrest Avenue near Courtland Avenue. The trooper activated their lights and sirens to conduct a traffic stop on the…

Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores December 23-27

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, December 23 and Friday, December 27, 2024.

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, December 23 and Friday, December 27, 2024. Understanding the scores Scores 69 and below (unsatisfactory): Highlighted in red. Scores 70-99 (satisfactory): Displayed in black. Scores of 100…

Peach County Sheriff Terry Deese reflects on career ahead of retirement

Sheriff Deese reflects on four decades of service and his legacy as Peach County welcomes new leadership.

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Wednesday will mark the start of a new year, and with it, new leadership in Peach County. After nearly 42 years in law enforcement, and 20 as top cop, Peach County Sheriff Terry Deese is set to retire. Deese has served as sheriff since January 2005. Now 70 years old, Sheriff Deese…

Two arrested for multiple drug charges in Monroe County, investigation underway

The incident happened at 8:51 a.m. on December 30 at the Forsyth Gardens Apartments.

MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people were arrested for trafficking cocaine and other drug charges on Monday, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. The incident happened at 8:51 a.m. on December 30 at the Forsyth Gardens Apartments. Investigators conducted a search warrant after receiving information that Tramaine Haynes was involved with selling illegal narcotics in the apartment. During…

New services at Atrium Health Navicent Peyton Anderson Cancer Center, helping patients with pancreatic and liver cancer

Dr. Salah Abdel Jalil says patients previously had to travel to Atlanta for complicated surgeries linked to pancreatic and liver cancer, but now they can get treatment in Macon.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent Peyton Anderson Cancer Center is offering new services to help patients with pancreatic and liver cancer. Dr. Salah Abdel Jalil says patients previously had to travel to Atlanta for complicated surgeries linked to pancreatic and liver cancer, but now they can get treatment in Macon. According to the Atrium Health Navicent Peyton Anderson…

Crimestoppers seek help finding fugitives from Middle Georgia

Today's word of the day: Resolution

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?…

Coroner: 2 dead, 2 injured after multiple-vehicle crash in Wilkinson County

"We have had multiple accidents there and multiple fatalities at this one intersection," says Coroner Thomas.

WILKINSON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people are dead and two are injured after a multiple-vehicle crash on Monday in Wilkinson County, according to Coroner Dusty Thomas. The fatal crash happened at 5:20 a.m. on December 30. Coroner Thomas says the crash happened at the intersection of Highway 112 and Highway 441. According to Thomas, a white SUV was heading…

LifeLink of Georgia’s Multicultural Donation Education Program encouraging African Americans to donate

The Director of LifeLink of Georgia's Multicultural Donation Education program, Bobby Howard, says the number of organ donors and recipients doesn't add up.

(Photo Credit: Bre’Anna Sheffield/41NBC)FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Many in the African American community need lifesaving transplants, but because of the extensive waiting list for organs, this may not happen for many. Several African Americans have been placed on years-long waiting lists for organ donation transplants. The Director of LifeLink of Georgia’s Multicultural Donation Education program, Bobby Howard, says the…

Storms likely this weekend

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An incoming warm front/cold front combo will lead to thunderstorm chances Saturday night and Sunday morning. This Evening Overcast skies will stay with Middle Georgia as the humidity across the state grows. Low temperatures tonight are largely in the low to mid 50s and will occur during the suppertime hours. Conditions will warm overnight courtesy of…

Warner Robins Police need help identifying suspects in Smoke Studio robbery

Warner Robins Police are asking for the public's help identifying two suspects involved in a robbery at a local business.

Warner Robins Police DepartmentWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins Police are asking for the public’s help identifying two suspects involved in a robbery at a local business. It happened on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at 4:01 p.m. at Smoke Studio, located at 813 North Houston Rd. According to the Warner Robins Police Department, the suspects asked a store clerk…

‘Bootleg house’ shooting leaves one dead, six injured in Macon

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has identified a person of interest in connection with the shooting and is looking deeper into the operations of the home itself.

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that left one man dead and six people injured Thursday morning. The Macon-Bibb 911-Emergency Center responded to a call at 1:12 a.m. When deputies arrived, they found three people suffering from a gunshot wound. Medical treatment was given to each victim, before they were taken…

Showers possible Friday

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – This Evening What has been an overcast and cool day around Middle Georgia (along with some misting and a few showers) will stay cloudy and icky through the night. Highs across the board underachieved this afternoon as most spots did not reach 50 degrees. It will be a warmer night thanks to the added clouds however…

BCSO investigating shooting that leaves one dead and multiple injured

 The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident that occurred within the 1000 block of Triple Hill Drive.

UPDATE (3 p.m.) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office revealed more information on a Thursday morning shooting that left one man dead and six other people injured. Deputies say they have a person of interest, but their identity has not been revealed. The sheriff’s office described the shooting as “indiscriminate” and referred to the location as a “bootleg house” that…

Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia feed the homeless on Christmas Eve

"In this small gesture, we want to say we see you, we hear you, we love you, and we value you," said Jason Beck, Men's Program Director of the Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia.

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It’s Christmas Eve, and the Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia wants everybody to enjoy in the holiday cheer. In downtown Macon at the Loaves & Fishes Ministry, singing could be heard in the dining hall, and some of the onlookers cried as one of the homeless sang Can’t Give up Now. The Rescue…

Armed man rescued from burning home in Macon

According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, U.S. Marshals were serving a warrant on a wanted man from Florida at a home on Columbus Street.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An armed man was rescued Monday morning after barricading himself inside a burning home in west Macon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, U.S. Marshals were serving a warrant on a wanted man from Florida at a home on Columbus Street. They say while serving the warrant, he then barricaded himself inside with a weapon…

Last-minute Christmas shopping up significantly from last year

According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), roughly 157 million consumers shopped on the final Saturday before Christmas, also known as Super Saturday. This is the second highest total ever, and 15 million more than last year.

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you’re still browsing department stores, looking to check off the final items from your Christmas list, you’re not alone. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), roughly 157 million consumers shopped on the final Saturday before Christmas, also known as Super Saturday. This is the second highest total ever, and 15 million…

Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia to serve meals on Christmas Eve

Walker says people do not need to register to receive a meal at Loaves and Fishes on December 24. 

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia is serving 1,800 meals to those in need on Christmas Eve. Development Director at the Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia , Amy Walker, says residents and volunteers have worked hard in the kitchen, cooking and preparing food for the Christmas Eve meal. Volunteers will make plates to deliver throughout the…

Perry PD: 3 arrested in connection with stolen golf cart investigation

Police say two people were arrested on December 18, and a third person was arrested the following day.

Hargreaves, Cebada and Holt (Photos: Perry Police Department)PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three people are in custody in Houston County in connection with a stolen golf cart investigation. A Perry Police Department news release says the golf carts were stolen from Mike’s Carts on Sam Nunn Boulevard. On December 18, officers arrested 37-year-old Edward Hargreaves and 42-year-old Ashley Cebada after a…

Crimestoppers seeks tips on fugitives from Middle Georgia

Today's word of the day: Forgiveness

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?…

‘Christmas Feast & Toy Giveaway’ preparation underway at Terminal Station

“This is probably the most rewarding thing that I've ever done in my life,” said Sandra Bryant, Organizer of the Event.

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Over at Terminal Station preparation is currently underway for the ‘Christmas Feast and Toy Giveaway’ happening tomorrow on Christmas Eve. Volunteers started wrapping gifts earlier today while even more were being unloaded. The event is sponsored by Lois Taylor Institute of Excellence, Anissa Jones, and her mother Sandra Bryant. “This is probably the…