New 58-home subdivision coming to Hawkinsville thanks to $2.2 million workforce housing grant

Sara Myers, the City Manager for Hawkinsville, says the people of Hawkinsville won’t have to wait long to see the new subdivision.

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41 NBC/WMGT) — The city of Hawkinsville was awarded a $2.26 million grant through Gov. Brian Kemp’s (R-Ga) Rural Workforce Housing Initiative. The city will use the grant to build a 58-home subdivision at 220 McCormick Avenue. Hawkinsville is working to attract new business and is doing all it can to provide housing for the…

Fatal shooting under investigation on Williams Street East in Macon

One man dead and a woman injured in late-night shooting; authorities seek information

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on the 600 block of Williams Street East late Sunday night. Authorities responded to a call to the Macon-Bibb Emergency 911 Center at 11:01 p.m. Upon arrival, deputies found an unidentified male victim unresponsive with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the…

GIAA Boys Basketball: Cavs beat Strong Rock; Eagles defeat Southland

The Mount De Sales Cavaliers (9-2) and the Stratford Eagles (6-2) pick up a win at home

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mount De Sales Cavalier and Stratford Eagles both picked up a home win Friday night in GIAA action. The Cavaliers improved to 9-2 with a 53-41 win over the Patriots. After being down 36-34 at the end of the Third, Mount De Sales went on a 19-5 run in the Fourth to end the…

Bibb County School District holding public hearings on HB 581

According to the district, it must file its resolution to opt out of HB 581.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County School District Superintendent Dr. Dan A. Sims, presented an update for Board members with information on House Bill 581, and its impact during the Bibb County School District meeting in November. During its meeting in December, the district shared its intent to recommend the Bibb County Board of Education approve a decision to opt…

Macon-Bibb Transit Authority to host free fare days

Free fare days will be December 21, December 23, and December 24.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb Transit Authority (MTA) is offering free rides during the holiday season. MTA says offering the free rides is a way of providing a little holiday cheer this season. Free fare days will be December 21, December 23, and December 24. Routes will operate as normal on December 21 and December 23. Routes will run…

Genesis Joy House to host Annual Toy Drive Gift Pick-Up, honor local veterans

Outreach Coordinator at Genesis Joy House, Rebecca Bearden, says the event provides holiday gifts to 11 families with veterans and 26 children in need.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Genesis Joy House is hosting the 8th Annual Toy Drive Gift Pick-Up to help local veterans during the holiday season. The event is on December 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The toy drive will be at Genesis Joy House Homeless Shelter, located at 501 Marshall in Warner Robins. Outreach Coordinator at Genesis Joy House,…

Bibb County School District holds swearing-in ceremony for six officials

"I stood up when other people would not stand up, I spoken out when other people would not speak out and so people remember me for that and apparently they want me to continue to do that," said Dr. Henry Ficklin.

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County School District held a swearing-in ceremony for six elected officials over at the Professional Learning Center Thursday. Judge Sarah Harris resided over the ceremony and the building was packed with other school district staff, family, and community members. The ceremony ended with closing remarks from Superintendent Dr. Dan Sims welcoming each…

Lineman of the Week: Northeast High School

Tonight we lift up and celebrate Flint Energies power lineman of the week Brian Waldrop and, high school football lineman Machylan Marshall Of Northeast High School. Both linemen working to bring power and passion to everything they do on and off the field! 41Nbc lineman of the week is powered by Flint Energies! Categories: Lineman of the Week

UPDATE: Homeless woman identified after hit-and-run on Pio Nono Avenue, investigation underway

Deputies responded to a call of a person down in the roadway of Pio Nono Avenue near the Rose’s Shopping Center. The fatal incident happened around 10:25 p.m. on December 18.

(UPDATE:12/19/2024 at 4:11 p.m.) The woman who died during a hit-and run on Pio Nono Avenue on Wednesday has been identified, according to Coroner Leon Jones. The woman has been identified as 30-year-old Darralynn Jones. Coroner Leon Jones says Darralynn Jones was homeless and had been hit by a vehicle previously. According to the Coroner’s Office, no next of kin…

The downtrend in temperatures begins

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia will see winter temperatures return following the cold front Wednesday evening. This Evening Any remaining clouds around Middle Georgia should clear through this evening and into tonight. It will be colder as temperatures drop towards the average for this time of year, or the upper 30s and lower 40s. Winds will flow from the…

NORAD tracks Santa, how to find him on Christmas Eve

On December 24, people can track Santa online or through an app.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is preparing to track Santa on Christmas Eve. NORAD has been tracking Santa for 69 years. The website to track Santa is available for people beginning on December 1. On December 24, people can track Santa online or through an app. The website includes a holiday countdown, games, a movie…

Inmate dead at Telfair State Prison, investigation underway

According to the press release, the death is being investigated by the GDC’s Office of Professional Standards, as standard procedure.

TELFAIR COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man died on Thursday at Telfair State Prison in McRae-Helena, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. The inmate, Aaron Smith, died on December 19. Smith was serving 20 years for armed robbery out of Richmond County with a maximum release date of February 2031. The body was turned over to the county coroner…

Washington County deputies seize drugs and firearm in Tennille arrest

46-year-old Timothy Williams arrested on multiple felony charges in Tennille, Georgia

(Photo Credit: Washington County Sheriff’s Office)TENNILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A joint operation by Washington County Deputies and the Georgia Department of Community Supervision led to the discovery of illegal drugs and a firearm at a residence on North Main Street in Tennille, Georgia. Following an investigation into suspected drug activity, authorities executed a search warrant and seized methamphetamine, crack cocaine,…

Macon receives $1 billion in private investments during calendar year

Executive Director of the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority, Stephen Adams, made the announcement during an end-of-year celebration on Wednesday.

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – For the very first time, Macon has exceeded $1 billion in private investment during a calendar year. Executive Director of the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority, Stephen Adams, made the announcement during an end-of-year celebration on Wednesday. “Just two short years ago, we set a new record at $652 million in new private investment…

One injured in shooting at Fort Valley apartment complex, investigation underway

Chief Flores says the incident happened at Indian Oaks Apartment Complex on East Church Street around 9 p.m. on December 18.

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is recovering after being shot in the “lower extremity” on Wednesday night in Fort Valley, according to a news release by Fort Valley Police Chief DJ Flores. Chief Flores says the incident happened at Indian Oaks Apartment Complex on East Church Street around 9 p.m. on December 18. Chief Flores says the 41-year-old…

Holiday favorites visit patients at Macon hospital

“To have this, the light, and the smile on the children's faces is phenomenal.” said Diana Sutton, Chief Nursing Officer for Atrium Health Navicent.

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After receiving many gifts over the past few weeks, the holiday season just keeps getting better for Atrium. With less than a week before Christmas, Santa Claus himself, along with the Grinch, and Elf on the Shelf made the trip from the North Pole a little early to make an appearance at Atrium…

Warner Robins bakery to host holiday cookie decorating class, offers tips for at-home decorating

The cookie decorating class is at 12 p.m. on December 21.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Little Sweeties Cakery is hosting a cookie decorating class ahead of Christmas. Baker, Pamela Spellman, says the event is open to everyone, regardless of your culinary background. The cookie decorating class is at 12 p.m. on December 21. Spellman says attendees will learn about icing consistency and the basic steps to create 4 cookies. The cost…

Piedmont Macon helping people make informed decisions during health emergencies

Director of Emergency Services at Piedmont Macon, Michael Dykes, says it's important to know the difference between the E.R. and urgent care when making health decisions.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Piedmont Macon is helping people across Middle Georgia make informed decisions during health emergencies. Director of Emergency Services at Piedmont Macon, Michael Dykes, says it’s important to know the difference between the E.R. and urgent care when making health decisions. “The E.R. is certainly a dynamic place,” says Dykes. “They have all the resources you would…

Northeast Falls Short in GHSA State Championship

The Northeast Raiders (12-3) end their season with a 38-18 loss to Toombs County in the GHSA Class A Division One State Championship

ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Northeast Raiders made it to the GHSA Class A Division One State Championship game for the first time in school history on Tuesday afternoon. At Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Raiders took on the 12-1 Toombs County Bulldogs. Northeast battled all game, but fell short of the first championship in Bibb County since 1975, when the Raiders…

Macon residents become Raider fans in support of Northeast

Overtyme Bar & Grill hosted a watch party for the big game.

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – While Bibb County residents flocked to Atlanta in support of Northeast in the state championship game, people back home in Macon gathered to cheer on the Raiders as well. Overtyme Bar & Grill hosted a watch party for the GHSA A Division 1 contest, which saw Toombs County defeat Northeast 38-18. Everyone in…

Northeast High School football team and band head to Atlanta for state championship

Northeast High School football team competes for its first state championship, with the Red Machine Marching Band cheering them on.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- This morning, the Northeast High School football team and the Red Machine Marching Band hit the road for Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The football team will face Toombs County in the Single A Division One state championship game, set to kick off today at 1 p.m. It’s a historic moment for Northeast as the team competes for its…

Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores December 9-13

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 9 and Friday, December 13, 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 9 and Friday, December 13, 2024. Understanding the scores Scores 69 and below (unsatisfactory): Highlighted in red. Scores 70-99 (satisfactory): Displayed in black. Scores of 100…

Northeast celebrates first state title game appearance with ‘Raider Walk’

The Northeast Raiders held their first ever 'Raider Walk' to celebrate the football team for making the GHSA State Championship

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Northeast Raiders football team held their first ‘Raider Walk’ Monday morning to celebrate their accomplishment of making the Georgia High School Association Class A Division One State Championship Game for the first time in school history. The team, led by the Raider Marching Band, Step Team, and Head Coach Jeremy Wiggins, made their way…

Macon Regional Crimestoppers focusing on Middle Georgia’s wanted list

Today's word of the day: Self

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?…