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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.

November 1, 2024

Denise Turner,

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 Entrepreneurs To Promote Entrepreneurship, Creative For Local Youth

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.

November 1, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

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 To Host 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive, Needing Donations

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.

November 1, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

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…

UPDATE: Man arrested, charged after home invasion in Warner Robins

Erwin is charged with home invasion, burglary 1st degree, and possession of firearm during the commission of the crime.

November 1, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

(UPDATE 11/1/2024 at 12:50 a.m.) Warner Robins Police have arrested 28-year-old Michael Erwin for breaking into an apartment with a firearm. According to a press release from WRPD, Erwin went back into his apartment in the same complex where he resides before law enforcement arrived. The Criminal Investigations Division’s Det. Pierce responded to investigate. Attempts were made to contact Erwin,…

Baldwin County Takes On Howard In High Octane Thursday Night High School Football Action

Week 12 Kicks off with Thursday Night Football

There were a few Halloween games on Thursday night across Middle Georgia

November 1, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – In Class AAA Region Four, the Baldwin Braves (5-3, 5-1) get the 49-36 region win on the road over the Howard Huskies (4-4, 3-3) at Thompson Field Thursday. This was the first of three games in ten days for both teams. Baldwin hosts West Laurens on Tuesday, then will host Academy of Richmond County next…

UPDATE: Arrest made after Thursday afternoon armed robbery

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says deputies arrested 20-year-old Willie Ontonio Sparks of Macon in connection with an armed robbery Thursday at Lucky Food Mart.

October 31, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Sparks (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (10:45 p.m.): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says deputies arrested 20-year-old Willie Ontonio Sparks of Macon in connection with an armed robbery Thursday at Lucky Food Mart. According to a news release, Sparks was taken into custody near the 3300 block of Finneydale Drive. He’s charged with aggravated assault, armed robbery and kidnapping. ORIGINAL…

Decision 2024: Meet Anita Hyland, candidate for Georgia House District 144

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

October 31, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

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 Anita Hyland ahead of the November 5 election. Candidate name: Anita Hyland Running for: Georgia House District 144 Campaign Website: anitahyland.com MONICA- Welcome back. Today we have Anita Hyland who’s running for Georgia House district 144. Thank you…

Warm and muggy conditions stay for Halloween night and into November

October 31, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – There will be no chills in Middle Georgia tonight as temperatures stay well above average. This Evening Trick or Treat will begin soon. Temperatures will largely hover around the 80 degree mark as it begins, dropping into the upper 60s by the time the late stragglers are wrapping up. Skies overhead should feature scattered clouds….

A hidden gem, Macon opens a new park, Cliffview Lake Park

"This is a place that we have the opportunity to bring our kids, bring our families, friends, and just relax," said Paul Bronson, District 2 Commissioner of Macon-Bibb County.

October 31, 2024

Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new park is now open in Macon as a ribbon cutting was held today for, as many who were involved with the project put it, a hidden gem, Cliffview Lake Park. Located at 606 Cliffview Drive, $1.8 million worth improvements have been made to the park with the funding coming from Special…

Disney on Ice: ‘Into the Magic’ coming to the Macon Centreplex this weekend

It all starts Friday night at 7 p.m., the last show starts Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m.

October 31, 2024

Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you’re looking for a little magic, Disney on Ice’s ‘Into the Magic’ is coming to the Macon Centreplex this weekend. Principal Performer, Taylor Steele said all of your kid’s favorite Disney characters will be there. You’ll see characters there from Beauty and the Beast, Coco and Frozen to name a few. Steele said, the performances…

Mercer Bears Announces Hall Of Fame Class This Weekend

The 2024 Mercer University Inductees of the 54th Hall of Fame Class Announced

The 2024 Hall of Fame Class for Mercer University will be inducted Friday and Saturday during Homecoming Weekend

October 31, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The new inductees of the 2024 Mercer University Hall of Fame Class include baseball standout Billy Burns (2008-11), women’s basketball phenom Kahlia Lawrence (2014-18) and former men’s basketball head coach Bob Hoffman (2008-19). Mercer will also induct Bears supporter Ashley Copelan as the first inductee into the hall of fame’s “Hall of Honor”, which is…

Decision 2024: Meet Robert “Buck” Shannon, candidate for Peach County Sheriff

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

October 30, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

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 Robert “Buck” Shannon ahead of the November 5 election. Candidate name: Robert Buck Shannon Running for: Peach County Sheriff Campaign Website: buckshannonforsheriff.com MONICA- Welcome back. Today we have Robert Buck Shannon, who’s running for Peach County sheriff. Thank…

Spooky weather not expected on Halloween

October 30, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The weather around Middle Georgia will cooperate with Trick-o-Treaters and party-goers tomorrow. This Evening Partly sunny skies from the afternoon will give way to scattered overhead clouds through tonight. It will be another muggy one as dew points have climbed into the 60s around the region thanks to southeasterly winds. The wind will remain out of…

Decision 2024: Meet Calvin Dennis Palmer, candidate for Georgia House District 142

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

October 30, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Calvin Dennis Palmer and Miriam Paris are on the ballot for Georgia House District 142. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with Miriam Paris ahead of the November 5 election. Candidate name: Calvin Dennis Palmer Running for: Georgia House District 142 Campaign Website: Facebook MONICA- Welcome back. Today we have Calvin Palmer who’s running for Georgia House district 142. Thank…

Local baker shares tips for decorating Halloween cookies

Owner of High Falls Cookie Company, Amanda Dismukes, says she began decorating cookies with her sister four years ago.

October 30, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – High Falls Cookie Company is offering tips and tricks for people wanting to decorate holiday cookies. Owner of High Falls Cookie Company, Amanda Dismukes, says she began decorating cookies with her sister four years ago. Dismukes says when decorating cookies, it is best to outline the cookie with your icing. After you line the outside of…

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Shonda Rhimes visits Macon, encourages community to vote

"If I wrote it, you guys wouldn’t watch it and that's because we have a really dangerous problem and his name is Donald Trump,” said Shonda Rhimes, Producer/Screenwriter.

October 30, 2024

Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With officially less than a week until Election Day, things have ramped up in Macon as officials and even celebrities are urging everyone possible to vote. You may have seen such a celebrity with other local candidates knocking on your door on Wednesday. Shonda Rhimes, the writer of popular TV shows Scandal and…

UPDATE: Warner Robins Police arrest two men for death of Latrinda Williams

Police have identified a woman killed overnight in Warner Robins as 51-year-old Latrinda Williams.

October 30, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

UPDATE (10/30/2024): Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division have arrested 18-year-old Roriquez Davis and 33-year-old Lamante Brown for the death of 51-year-old Latrinda Williams. Davis has been charged with four counts of aggravated assault, murder, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Brown has been charged with four counts of conspiracy to commit aggravated assault. UPDATE…

Macon street dedicated to Prophetess Mother Annie Bell Jackson

Temple Place in Macon is now Prophetess Mother A.B. Jackson Way.

October 30, 2024

Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A local religious leader was honored years after her death with a street dedication on Wednesday. Temple Place is now Prophetess Mother A.B. Jackson Way. It’s close to the Jackson Temple Holiness Church in East Macon. Assistant Pastor Tommie Watson tells 41NBC Jackson founded that church. Watson said her ministry changed the lives of many in…

Fort Valley man arrested for home invasion, kidnapping

When officers arrived, 36-year-old Ryann McGhee was found chambering a bullet into a firearm.

October 30, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested for home invasion and kidnapping in Fort Valley on Tuesday, according to Chief of Police DJ Flores. According to a press release, officers were dispatched to the to the Lakeview Apartment complex located at 1105 Edwards Street regarding a possible domestic situation involving a firearm. When officers arrived, 36-year-old Ryann McGhee…

Man shot at Indian Oaks Apartment in Fort Valley, investigation underway

Officers were near East Church Street in Fort Valley when they heard multiple gunshots coming from the Indian Oaks Apartments, located at 1103 East Church Street, on October 28.

October 30, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was shot at Indian Oaks Apartments in Fort Valley on Monday night, according to Chief of Police DJ Flores. Officers were near East Church Street in Fort Valley when they heard multiple gunshots coming from the Indian Oaks Apartments, located at 1103 East Church Street, on October 28. Officers found a man who…

Wesleyan College Brings First Ever Women’s Hockey Team to Macon

The Wesleyan College Wolves announced their formation of a women's hockey program to start in 2025

October 30, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Wesleyan College has announced the Wolves will be instituting a Hockey program to start in 2025. Macon Mayhem legend Caleb Cameron will be leading the Wesleyan ladies at Head Coach of the program. The Macon Coliseum will serve as their home arena. The Wolves will become the first ever women’s hockey team in Macon history….

Wesleyan College Themed Night Activities

The Wesleyan College is holding a Breast Cancer Awareness Event at their Pink-Out Volleyball Game, and its the annual "Halloween Spooktacular Softball Game"

October 30, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Wesleyan College Volleyball team is holding a special ‘pink-out’ game Wednesday night at 6 p.m. at Porter Gym. The Wesleyan community will come together to raise awareness for breast cancer and encourage early screenings. Pre-game festivities will kick-off with a breast cancer awareness march around campus, starting at 5 p.m. Participants are encouraged to…

Week 12 Game of the Week Preview: Warner Robins

The Warner Robins Demons (6-3, 2-2) prepare to host the Perry Panthers (7-2, 4-0) in Region 1-AAAA Play for the First Time Since 1965

October 30, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – McConnell-Talbert Stadium is the site of the Game of the Week matchup for Week 12 of the high school football season, where the 6-3 Warner Robins Demons are coming off a tough close 27-24 loss to region opponent Ware County on the road last week, and are now preparing to take on the 7-2…

FEMA mobile disaster recovery center helping Middle Georgia hurricane victims

Those who applied for disaster relief after the storm can go to the FEMA truck, next to Piggly Wiggly in McRae-Helena, to check on the status of their applications.

October 29, 2024

Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MCRAE-HELENA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Federal Emergency Management Agency has parked a mobile disaster recovery center in McRae-Helena, open to those in Telfair and all disaster relief approved counties across Georgia in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. It’s been more than a month since Helene made its way through Middle Georgia, and many residents are still trying…

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.

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

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

Erwin is charged with home invasion, burglary 1st degree, and possession of firearm during the commission of the crime.

There were a few Halloween games on Thursday night across Middle Georgia

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says deputies arrested 20-year-old Willie Ontonio Sparks of Macon in connection with an armed robbery Thursday at Lucky Food Mart.

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

"This is a place that we have the opportunity to bring our kids, bring our families, friends, and just relax," said Paul Bronson, District 2 Commissioner of Macon-Bibb County.

It all starts Friday night at 7 p.m., the last show starts Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m.

The 2024 Hall of Fame Class for Mercer University will be inducted Friday and Saturday during Homecoming Weekend

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

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

Owner of High Falls Cookie Company, Amanda Dismukes, says she began decorating cookies with her sister four years ago.

"If I wrote it, you guys wouldn’t watch it and that's because we have a really dangerous problem and his name is Donald Trump,” said Shonda Rhimes, Producer/Screenwriter.

Police have identified a woman killed overnight in Warner Robins as 51-year-old Latrinda Williams.

Temple Place in Macon is now Prophetess Mother A.B. Jackson Way.

When officers arrived, 36-year-old Ryann McGhee was found chambering a bullet into a firearm.

Officers were near East Church Street in Fort Valley when they heard multiple gunshots coming from the Indian Oaks Apartments, located at 1103 East Church Street, on October 28.

The Wesleyan College Wolves announced their formation of a women's hockey program to start in 2025

The Wesleyan College is holding a Breast Cancer Awareness Event at their Pink-Out Volleyball Game, and its the annual "Halloween Spooktacular Softball Game"

The Warner Robins Demons (6-3, 2-2) prepare to host the Perry Panthers (7-2, 4-0) in Region 1-AAAA Play for the First Time Since 1965

Those who applied for disaster relief after the storm can go to the FEMA truck, next to Piggly Wiggly in McRae-Helena, to check on the status of their applications.

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