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Centerville City Councilman Justin Wright announces run for mayor

Wright has served as a member of the city council since 2016, and Lead Pastor at Centerville Community Church since 2013.

January 6, 2025

Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Justin Wright, Centerville Post 2 City Councilman, officially announced his mayoral candidacy on Monday. In December, Centerville Mayor John Harley announced he would not be seeking reelection in 2025. He resigned a few days later. The sudden resignation surprised many, including Wright. “Having already made that decision for the fall, we decided to…

The Salvation Army Of Greater Macon January 6 2025

Warming shelter available to those in need at Salvation Army of Greater Macon

"We have seen an increase in numbers just in the last couple of weeks that we have been serving,” said Latresa White, Social Services Director of The Salvation Army of Greater Macon.

January 6, 2025

Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Salvation Army of Greater Macon, located at 1955 Broadway, has had its warming shelter open for several weeks now. “We have seen an increase in numbers just in the last couple of weeks that we have been serving,” said Latresa White, Social Services Director of The Salvation Army of Greater Macon. “So…

Bike Walk Macon bringing more programs in 2025 thanks to $60,000 in grant funding

The organization, now celebrating its tenth year of service, is excited to bring Macon new programs and events to showcase a healthier and safer lifestyle.

January 6, 2025

Bre'Anna Sheffield,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bike Walk Macon has secured a $60,000 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety for the fourth consecutive year and plans to use it to educate the community and reduce the number of pedestrian and cycling deaths. The organization, now celebrating its tenth year of service, is excited to bring Macon new programs and events…

Warner Robins warming shelter opens for homeless residents as temperatures plunge

With temperatures dropping, the Warner Robins warming shelter is encouraging all locals who need warm shelter to come and receive service.

January 6, 2025

Bre'Anna Sheffield,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With temperatures dropping, the Warner Robins warming shelter is encouraging all locals who need warm shelter to come and receive service. The shelter at No Limit Baptist Church, located at 1352 Radio Loop, is open from 5 p.m. until 8 a.m. the following morning. Depending on temperature changes, they could remain open until 12 p.m….

1 dead after head-on crash on Pio Nono Avenue early Sunday

According to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release, it happened just after 2 a.m.

January 5, 2025

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One person is dead and another is in stable condition at the hospital after a head-on crash on Pio Nono Avenue early Sunday morning. According to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release, it happened just after 2 a.m. Deputies say a Chevrolet van was traveling southbound on Pio Nono Avenue when the driver tried to…

First weekend of 2025 to be cold

January 3, 2025

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will remain below average into the first weekend of 2025 for Middle Georgia. This Evening First Friday around Middle Georgia has been sunny and seasonal as temperatures reached the upper 50s and lower 60s. The wind will slow some tonight as it remains out of the northwest at 5-12 mph, still gusting to 15-20 mph….

UPDATE: Coroner identifies body found in Flint River as man previously reported missing

Macon County Coroner Eddie Hosley says the man found dead in the Flint River on Wednesday is 21-year-old Skylar Thomas Black, who was reported missing last month.

January 3, 2025

Monica Diaz-Meek, Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (1/3/25): Macon County Coroner Eddie Hosley says the man found dead in the Flint River on Wednesday is 21-year-old Skylar Thomas Black, who was reported missing last month. Hosley said Black’s cause of death has not been determined, but the family has been notified about the identification. That’s all the information we have right now. Check back for updates….

Tim Lowrimore, Lester Miller and William Underwood make Georgia Trend’s 100 Most Influential Georgians list

Mayor Lester Miller honored for mental health and community development initiatives

January 3, 2025

Tucker Sargent,

(L-R): Tim Lowrimore, Lester Miller and William Underwood are included in Georgia Trend’s 2025 Most 100 Influential Georgians list.MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Three Macon leaders have been named among Georgia Trend’s “100 Most Influential Georgians” for 2025. Mercer University President William Underwood, Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller and Georgia Forestry Association President and CEO Tim Lowrimore are featured on the…

Rhythm Rally Sports Events January 3 2025

Southern Pickleball Championship underway in Macon

"To see that vision validated in this way with a tournament of this size is, yeah, it's tremendously gratifying," said General Manager of Rhythm & Rally John Roberts.

January 3, 2025

Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Over 1,200 players from across 21 states are battling it out at the Southern Pickleball Championship at Rhythm & Rally Sports & Events as Georgia’s largest Amateur Pickleball Tournament in history has begun right here in Macon. The tournament, hosted by the Southern Pickleball Association, who also hosted the Candy Cane Classic last…

Daybreak Is Encouraging The Homeless To Go To Available Shelters Ahead Of The Arctic Blast

Depaul USA Daybreak encouraging homeless to travel to available shelters, preparing for freezing temperatures

Daybreak offers services such as housing, food, laundry facilities, showers, and a free health clinic. The center serves people Monday through Friday.

January 3, 2025

Bre'Anna Sheffield,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Depaul USA Daybreak is encouraging homeless men and women to go to available shelters as they prepare for the upcoming arctic freeze. An average of 100 homeless men and women visit Depaul Daybreak each week to receive services that will help them overcome the immediate crisis of homelessness. Daybreak offers services such as housing, food, laundry facilities, showers, and…

Macon Water Authority announces planned water outage for Bass Road

The Macon Water Authority (MWA) will perform a tie-in of a 30-inch water main along Bass Road as part of the Georgia Department of Transportation’s (GDOT) ongoing infrastructure improvement project.

January 3, 2025

Monica Diaz-Meek,

Courtesy: Macon Water Authority MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Water Authority (MWA) has announced a planned water outage for Bass Road on January 15. The Macon Water Authority (MWA) will perform a tie-in of a 30-inch water main along Bass Road as part of the Georgia Department of Transportation’s (GDOT) ongoing infrastructure improvement project. The operation is scheduled for the…

Georgia Forestry Commission Is Encouraging All To Recycle Their Christmas Trees

Georgia Forestry Commission encourages live Christmas tree recycling

Director of the Georgia Forestry Commission, Wendy Burnett, says that real trees are better for the environment.

January 3, 2025

Bre'Anna Sheffield,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Christmas season is over and some Middle Georgians are wondering where to put their live Christmas trees. Throughout the month of January, locations across Georgia will take your real Christmas trees. The recycled trees will be used for lumber, turned into mulch, donated, composted and used for crop fertilizer, and even fed to certain animals. Director…

KMBB hosting yearly Christmas Tree Recycling event

Bring your unbound, free of decorations live Christmas tree to Carolyn Crayton Park Saturday between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

January 3, 2025

Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Looking for hassle free way of getting rid of live Christmas tree? Keep Macon Bibb Beautiful Board Member Janice Habersham visited 41NBC Studios on Thursday to discuss their yearly recycling event called, “Bring One for the Chipper,” a live Christmas Tree Recycling event. Habersham said, all you’ll have to do is bring your unbound, free of…

Macon man facing up to 25 years in prison after multiple bank robberies in 2022

According to the press release, the incidents caused victims to suffer from panic attacks and the Macon man stole a total of $38,274.

January 3, 2025

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man is facing up to 25 years in prison after he brandished a firearm during two bank robberies and an attempted bank robbery in 2022, according to a press release from the United States Attorney’s Office Middle District of Georgia. According to the press release, the incidents caused victims to suffer from panic attacks…

New Year’s Resolution Walk happening in Macon Saturday

Bike Walk Macon and and Walk with a Doc are partnering to host a slow-paced "New Year's Resolution Walk" around Amerson River Park Saturday.

January 2, 2025

Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bike Walk Macon and and Walk with a Doc are partnering to host a slow-paced “New Year’s Resolution Walk” around Amerson River Park Saturday. The Executive Director of Bike Walk Macon, Rachel Umana, says they’re putting on the walk to help those who want a plan for carrying out health resolutions but aren’t quite sure how….

Hundreds gather to watch downtown Macon hotel implosion

The long-awaited implosion of the 16-story abandoned downtown Macon hotel took place on New Year’s Day morning. Hundreds gathered in the cold at Coleman Hill Park, most for the chance to witness an implosion for the very first time.

January 2, 2025

Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The long-awaited implosion of the 16-story abandoned downtown Macon hotel happened on New Year’s Day morning. Hundreds gathered in the cold at Coleman Hill Park, most for the chance to witness an implosion for the very first time. Elaine Johnson says she was a bit nervous about the danger the demolition could cause…

Man arrested after domestic dispute, gunfire at Buffalo Wild Wings in Macon

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Juliette man Tuesday evening after a domestic dispute at Buffalo Wild Wings on 169 Tom Hill Senior Boulevard, where witnesses say he pulled out a firearm and fired a shot in the parking lot.

January 1, 2025

Tucker Sargent,

Isiah Deion Barber (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Juliette man Tuesday evening after a domestic dispute at Buffalo Wild Wings on 169 Tom Hill Senior Boulevard, where witnesses say he pulled out a firearm and fired a shot in the parking lot. According to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news…

Middle Georgia hospitals welcome New Year babies

Local hospitals celebrated the first babies born in 2025 around Middle Georgia.

January 1, 2025

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia hospitals are celebrating new babies in the new year. At Atrium Health Navicent, Karcyn Armani Howard was born at 1:40 A.M. on January 1, 2025. Karcyn was born weighing 4 pounds, 12 oz. and measuring 18 inches. Congratulations to his mother Ke’Ambria Howard. At Piedmont Macon, Alonte and Alonna Woods were the first babies…

Man arrested after attempted contraband drop at Washington State Prison, investigation underway

On December 28, deputies and DOC personnel were alerted about a potential trespasser at the Washington State Prison.

January 1, 2025

Monica Diaz-Meek,

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was arrested after an attempted contraband drop at Washington State Prison on Saturday, according to Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran. On December 28, deputies and DOC personnel were alerted about a potential trespasser at the Washington State Prison. A GDC K9 team found the suspect 26-year-old Jerry Norman III. Norman was found in…

UPDATE: Missing 12-year-old Tamia Owens found safe

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says Tamia Owens has been found safe.

January 1, 2025

Tucker Sargent,

Tamia Owens (Photo: Georgia Bureau of Investigation)UPDATE (1/1/25): The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says Tamia Owens has been found safe. No further updates were provided. In a social media post Wednesday morning, Dodge County Sheriff Brian Robinson said no other details can be given “due to further investigations!” “A detailed statement will be given after the investigation!” he wrote. ORIGINAL…

Cooler temperatures will begin 2025

December 31, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

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!

December 31, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

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.

December 31, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

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…

Frank Johnson Recreation Center December 31 2024

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.

December 31, 2024

Godfrey Hall,

(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…

Wright has served as a member of the city council since 2016, and Lead Pastor at Centerville Community Church since 2013.

"We have seen an increase in numbers just in the last couple of weeks that we have been serving,” said Latresa White, Social Services Director of The Salvation Army of Greater Macon.

The organization, now celebrating its tenth year of service, is excited to bring Macon new programs and events to showcase a healthier and safer lifestyle.

With temperatures dropping, the Warner Robins warming shelter is encouraging all locals who need warm shelter to come and receive service.

According to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release, it happened just after 2 a.m.

Macon County Coroner Eddie Hosley says the man found dead in the Flint River on Wednesday is 21-year-old Skylar Thomas Black, who was reported missing last month.

Mayor Lester Miller honored for mental health and community development initiatives

"To see that vision validated in this way with a tournament of this size is, yeah, it's tremendously gratifying," said General Manager of Rhythm & Rally John Roberts.

Daybreak offers services such as housing, food, laundry facilities, showers, and a free health clinic. The center serves people Monday through Friday.

The Macon Water Authority (MWA) will perform a tie-in of a 30-inch water main along Bass Road as part of the Georgia Department of Transportation’s (GDOT) ongoing infrastructure improvement project.

Director of the Georgia Forestry Commission, Wendy Burnett, says that real trees are better for the environment.

Bring your unbound, free of decorations live Christmas tree to Carolyn Crayton Park Saturday between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

According to the press release, the incidents caused victims to suffer from panic attacks and the Macon man stole a total of $38,274.

Bike Walk Macon and and Walk with a Doc are partnering to host a slow-paced "New Year's Resolution Walk" around Amerson River Park Saturday.

The long-awaited implosion of the 16-story abandoned downtown Macon hotel took place on New Year’s Day morning. Hundreds gathered in the cold at Coleman Hill Park, most for the chance to witness an implosion for the very first time.

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Juliette man Tuesday evening after a domestic dispute at Buffalo Wild Wings on 169 Tom Hill Senior Boulevard, where witnesses say he pulled out a firearm and fired a shot in the parking lot.

Local hospitals celebrated the first babies born in 2025 around Middle Georgia.

On December 28, deputies and DOC personnel were alerted about a potential trespasser at the Washington State Prison.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says Tamia Owens has been found safe.

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

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

"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.

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