Sen. Raphael Warnock speaks at canvass launch in Macon ahead of Election Day

According to the Office of the Georgia Secretary of State, more than four million Georgians voted during the early voting period, a new record and a 48.9% increase in early voting from four years ago. 

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — On the eve of election day, Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) reminded voters that the work is far from over. “Let the word go forth that Georgia saved the country,” Warnock said. “And Georgia is fixing to do it again.” Warnock pointed to he and President Joe Biden’s statewide victories in 2020 to motivate…

Miss Macon to host 12th Annual ‘Teeing Off for Children and Education’ golf tournament

The event will be a four-person scramble at Barrington Hall. The event is November 8 and begins at 9:30 a.m.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Miss Macon is hosting the 12th Annual ‘Teeing Off for Children and Education’ golf tournament. The event will be a four-person scramble at Barrington Hall. The event is November 8 and begins at 9:30 a.m. The proceeds from the event will benefit Miss Macon. Executive Director of Miss Macon, April Montgomery, says Miss Macon is a…

Georgia poll worker arrested for threatening letter and bomb threat, U.S. Attorney’s Office says

A Georgia poll worker faces federal charges after mailing a bomb threat and threatening letter to the Jones County Elections Superintendent, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Georgia poll worker faces federal charges after mailing a bomb threat and threatening letter to the Jones County Elections Superintendent, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia. 25-year-old Nicholas Wimbish of Milledgeville was working as a poll worker at the Jones County Elections Office on October…

Macon Regional Crimestoppers seek public’s assistance to capture suspects

Today's word of the day: Understanding

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? Tanyeka…

Warner Robins Police identify suspect in attempted sexual battery at Walmart

Warner Robins Police have identified a man they say was involved in an attempted sexual battery at Walmart on Booth Road on Saturday.

Photo: Warner Robins Police DepartmentWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins Police say they have identified a man they believe was involved in an attempted sexual battery at Walmart on Booth Road on Saturday. Officers responded to a report of the suspect trying to touch a woman inappropriately in an aggressive manner. The woman was able to fight off the…

Temperatures rebound Tuesday as sunshine returns

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will be back above average Tuesday after a cloudy and misty Monday kept things cooler. This Evening It’s been an overcast and muggy day for the first Monday of November around the Peach State. While rain has not been a main concern, light sprinkling showers have been persistent, reducing visibility. It will remain cloudy through…

Warner Robins hosting anonymous gun drop-off event

The event, called "Operation Lay It Down," will be held on Saturday, November 16 at Perkins Field.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins officials unveiled the city’s newest initiative on Monday aimed at reducing gun violence among the youth. It’s called “Operation Lay It Down.” At a news conference, Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick said the program will allow people to anonymously drop off guns at an upcoming event. According to Mayor Patrick, crime is trending…

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office asking for assistance identifying suspect connected to aggravated assault, victim shot

The aggravated assault took place at 3:42 a.m. at the Shell Food Mart, which is located at 4331 Pio Nono Avenue. 

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect connected to an aggravated assault incident on Saturday, according to a media release. The aggravated assault took place at 3:42 a.m. at the Shell Food Mart, which is located at 4331 Pio Nono Avenue. According to the media release, it was…

Former President Donald Trump rallies supporters in Macon ahead of Election Day

Former President Donald Trump rallied a packed crowd of enthusiastic supporters at Macon’s Atrium Health Amphitheater Sunday night, making his final case to voters in swing state Georgia just two days before the election.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Former President Donald Trump rallied a packed crowd of enthusiastic supporters at Macon’s Atrium Health Amphitheater Sunday night, making his final case to voters in swing state Georgia just two days before the election. The Republican nominee arrived about an hour and a half after his scheduled time, following earlier rallies in Pennsylvania and North Carolina….

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden campaigns for Kamala Harris in Macon

First Lady Jill Biden made a campaign stop at the Macon-Bibb County Democratic Committee headquarters in Macon Saturday to support Vice President Kamala Harris.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – First Lady Jill Biden made a campaign stop at the Macon-Bibb County Democratic Committee headquarters in Macon Saturday to support Vice President Kamala Harris. She was joined by local leaders, including Macon-Bibb County Mayor Pro Tempore Seth Clark and regional organizing director LJ Malone. The event highlighted the Biden administration’s impact on the community and the…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Rutland hosts Pike County

The Hurricanes (0-10, 0-5) were scoring only eight points per game after coming off a 4-6 season in 2023. Rutland was also winless in 2017 and 2018. The Pirates (4-6, 1-4) had lost four in a row and were only scoring 33 points during the losing streak.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Rutland Hurricanes welcomed the Pike County Pirates for the last game of the season for both teams. The Hurricanes (0-10, 0-5) were scoring only eight points per game after coming off a 4-6 season in 2023. Rutland was also winless in 2017 and 2018. The Pirates (4-6, 1-4) had lost four in a row and…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Wilkinson County hosts Twiggs County

The Cobras (2-7, 1-3) had lost two in a row coming into the game. The Warriors (6-4, 4-1) had won two in a row, and will be the #2 seed in the GHSA 5A Division II playoffs.

IRWINTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Wilkinson County Warriors welcomed the Twiggs County Cobras to Bud Dupree Stadium on Friday night. The Cobras (2-7, 1-3) had lost two in a row coming into the game. The Warriors (6-4, 4-1) had won two in a row, and will be the #2 seed in the GHSA 5A Division II playoffs. Tucker Sargent has…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Southwest welcomes Jefferson County

The Patriots (3-6, 3-5) had lost three in a row coming into the game. The Warriors (0-8, 0-7) had scored only 14 points all season.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Southwest Patriots hosted the Jefferson County Warriors in Week 12 of The End Zone. The Patriots (3-6, 3-5) had lost three in a row coming into the game. The Warriors (0-8, 0-7) had scored only 14 points all season. Check out the highlights from Thompson Stadium.   Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: high…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Northside takes on Veterans

The Eagles (2-8, 0-5) had lost seven in a row and would not make the postseason. The Warhawks (1-9, 1-4) had their worst record since 2010 and hadn't had a winning season since 2019.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Northside Eagles battled the Veterans Warhwaks at Freedom Field on Friday night. The Eagles (2-8, 0-5) had lost seven in a row and would not make the postseason. The Warhawks (1-9, 1-4) had their worst record since 2010 and hadn’t had a winning season since 2019. Check out the highlights.   Categories: End Zone, Local…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Washington County visits ACE

The Golden Hawks (6-4, 6-3) had won two straight and were looking for their first winning season since 2020. The Gryphons (6-4, 5-4) had won three games in a row and were scoring 29 points per game in 2024.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Washington County Golden Hawks went on the road to take on the ACE Gryphons in the regular season finale for both teams. The Golden Hawks (6-4, 6-3) had won two straight and were looking for their first winning season since 2020. The Gryphons (6-4, 5-4) had won three games in a row and were scoring…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Perry visits Warner Robins in our Game of the Week

This was the first matchup between the two teams since 1965, when Herb St. John was the Perry head coach.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Demons hosted the Perry Panthers in the regular season finale Friday. The Panthers (7-3, 4-1) were the 2024 GHSA Region 1-AAAA champions. The Demons (7-3, 3-2) were guaranteed to make the playoffs, but would have to wait for the results of the Ware County game next week to know what seed they…

Lineman of the Week: Southwest High School

Tonight we lift up and celebrate Flint Energies power lineman of the week Brad Hortman and, high school football lineman Trevonne Rice of Southwest 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

THE END ZONE SCOREBOARD: Scores from Week 12 of high school football

Here are Middle Georgia's high school football scores from Week 12.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from Week 12. (Catch all the highlights here.) Games featured on The End Zone: Perry 24 Warner Robins 27 Washington County 17 ACE 14 Pike County 35 Rutland 18 Northside 0 Veterans 17 Jefferson County 7 Southwest 26 Twiggs County 0 Wilkinson County 40   Other scores: Dublin…

Decision 2024: Meet Dale Washburn, candidate for Georgia House District 144

Early voting began on October 15 and ends on November 1. Election day is November 5.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Anita Hyland and Dale Washburn are on the ballot for Georgia House District 144. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with Dale Washburn ahead of the November 5 election. Candidate name: Dale Washburn Running for: Georgia House District 144 Campaign Website: washburnforstatehouse.com MONICA- Welcome back. Today we have Dale Washburn who is running for Georgia House district 144 for…

Genesis Joy House to host Gatsby party, raising funds for the organization

Casino Night at the Great Gatsby will be November 9 from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for the event.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Genesis Joy House is hosting Casino Night at the Great Gatsby to raise money for the non-profit and raise awareness about unhoused female veterans in the community. Found of Genesis Joy House, Dr. Margaret Queen-Flowers, says the non-profit aims to improve the quality of life for unhoused female veterans with many proven programs that break the cycle,…

Decision 2024: Meet Ty Ben Matthews, candidate for Peach County Sheriff

Early voting began on October 15 and ends on November 1. Election day is November 5.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Robert “Buck” Shannon and Ty Ben Matthews are on the ballot for Peach County Sheriff. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with Ty Ben Matthews ahead of the November 5 election. Candidate name: Ty Ben Matthews Running for: Peach County Sheriff Campaign Website: Facebook MONICA- Welcome back. Today we have time Ty Matthews, who is running for Peach County Sheriff,…

Macon-Bibb County voters rush to vote early on last day of early voting

Early voting locations like Elaine Lucas Senior Center and the Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections have been seeing a steady stream of early voters.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Friday was the last day for early voting in Georgia. Early voting locations like Elaine Lucas Senior Center and the Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections have seen a steady stream of early voters. As of Thursday, the Macon-Bibb Board of Elections said more than 41,000 people had cast their ballot during in-person early voting in Bibb…

Little Sweeties Little Entrepreneur to promote entrepreneurship, creativity for local youth

There will be twelve youth entrepreneurs at the event ranging in age from 6 to 12.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Little Sweeties Cakery is hosting Kid Market Day to support local youth entrepreneurs. ‘Little Sweeties Little Entrepreneur’ will be November 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be at Little Sweeties Cakery which is located at 585 Carl Vinson Parkway. There will be twelve youth entrepreneurs at the event ranging in age from…

Humanitarian Gang Inc. to host 2nd annual Thanksgiving Food Drive, needing donations

Hudson says they need canned food donations to help with the food drive and says they are accepting turkeys. 

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins and Houston County Housing Authority are partnering with Humanitarian Gang Inc. to host the 2nd annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. The event will be November 23 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 300 Burnam Drive. Founder and Executive Director of Humanitarian Gang Inc., Victoria Hudson, says there will also be fresh collard greens…