Livestock competitions, animal exhibits a major part of Georgia National Fair experience

“I haven’t turned back," Corzine said. "This is what I do. This is my passion."

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Some head to the Georgia National Fair for the rides, some for the food, but others make the trip to see and show off their favorite animals. The fair offers livestock competitions, petting zoos, and exhibits each day the gates are open. Aly Corzine is a junior at Veterans High School. Corzine has been competing as…

City of Dublin removing and collecting debris left behind by Hurricane Helene

City Manager Josh Powell wants residents to know they'll make as many rounds as necessary to clean up Dublin.

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  The City of Dublin is still recovering from Hurricane Helene. Friday, city employees were in the process of collecting and removing debris. City Manager Josh Powell wants residents to know they’ll make as many rounds as necessary to clean up Dublin. In the meantime, he asks residents to help out by cutting limbs and trunks into…

City of Warner Robins to host Trunk-or-Treat, Food Truck Roundup

The Food Truck Roundup will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and the Trunk-or-Treat will be from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Warner Robins is hosting a Trunk-or-Treat in conjunction with the Food Truck Roundup. Warner Robins Mayor Larhonda Patrick says the city looks forward to this year being even better than last year. The events will take place on Thursday, October 17, at Perkins Field in Warner Robins. The Food Truck Roundup will run…

Fairytales and Friends to host Boo Bash

Tickets include a character meet & greet with princesses and villains, live performances, games, Trick or Treat candy stations, make & take mask craft, and a pumpkin to take home.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fairy Tales and Friends is hosting Boo Bash, a night of magic, mischief, and mayhem. The event is Saturday, October 19 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 155 Maple St in Warner Robins.  Owner and Founder of Fairytales and Friends, Heather Coy, says there will be 14 characters at the event. There will be princesses and villains available…

Dublin prepares to ‘fight’ against region opponent Northeast in the Week 9 Game of the Week

The undefeated Dublin Fighting Irish are looking to remain perfect in region play this Friday night at the Shamrock Bowl when they host the Northeast Raiders. 

DUBLIN, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) –  The undefeated Dublin Fighting Irish are looking to remain perfect in region play this Friday night at the Shamrock Bowl when they host the Northeast Raiders. At 6-0 so far this season, 22nd year head coach of the Fighting Irish Roger Holmes and this Dublin squad are showing out in all three phases of the…

Mercer Tennis Classic returns to Macon with $100,000 prize total

The Mercer Tennis Classic will be held at the John Drew Smith Tennis Center next week. It starts with Qualifying rounds on Monday at 10am with the Tournament running from Wednesday through Sunday

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mercer Tennis Classic prepares to ramp up its 11th year next week in Macon at the John Drew Smith Tennis Center.  Hosted by Mercer Tennis head coach Eric Hayes, this U.S. Tennis Association Pro Circuit Tournament announced in July that the USTA will be sponsoring $100,000 in prize money.  That brings 64 of the…

BCSO: Macon man charged after resisting arrest, shoving deputy

A Macon man is in custody after deputies say he resisted arrest and shoved a deputy early Thursday morning.

Tiynaan Hillard (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (10/11/24): Tiynaan Hillard is now in the Bibb County Jail, according to the sheriff’s office. He’s charged with terroristic threats, simple battery on a law enforcement officer and felony obstruction of a law enforcement officer. ORIGINAL STORY (10/10/24): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  A Macon man is in custody after deputies say he resisted…

Family, NAACP call for transparency following Stephen Fossett’s death

Initially, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office said Fossett’s death was the result of a medical emergency, but a recent GBI investigation ruled the death a homicide.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Bibb NAACP, alongside the Fossett family, gathered outside the Bibb County Jail Thursday morning to call for transparency and justice following the death of Stephen Fossett. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), the 42-year-old was killed in May while in the Bibb County Jail after being tased by jail deputies. Initially, the…

Fight Cancer in All Colors 5k to take place in Baldwin County

Wright was told in April of 2020 that she had stage 2 breast cancer.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A breast cancer survivor in Middle Georgia is sharing her cancer journey and hosting a 5K to raise awareness about different cancers. Stephanie Wright felt a lump in her chest in January of 2020. Wright went in for her annual exam and a doctor confirmed that something was off. Wright went in a week after for…

Fantastic Friday weather

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will be below average both in the afternoon and overnight to finish the work week. This Evening Skies have been sunny and clear basically all day and that trend will stick around to finish the work week. The strong breezes from this afternoon will taper off through the evening and into tonight, however winds could…

Houston County man sentenced to 25 years in prison for aggravated sexual battery

Austin Barber sentenced to 25 years without parole, followed by life probation for sexually abusing a child

Austin Barber (Photo: Houston County Sheriff’s Office)PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Houston County man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison without parole for aggravated sexual battery against a child, followed by life on probation, according to the Houston County District Attorney’s Office. 39-year-old Austin M. Barber pleaded guilty on Monday, October 7, to one count of aggravated sexual…

Downtown Dublin to host Chili Cook-Off and Fall Festival, uniting community after Hurricane Helene

There will be 18 teams participating in the Chili Cook-Off and 35 vendors participating in the Fall Festival.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Downtown Dublin is set to host the 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off and Fall Festival. The event will be October 19 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m . at the Market on Madison. There will be 18 teams participating in the Chili Cook-Off and 35 vendors participating in the Fall Festival. Lucas Cowart with Morris Bank says…

Food Truck Festival to showcase local cuisine

The event will be on October 12 at Carolyn Crayton Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Recreation Department is hosting a Food Truck Festival. The event will be on October 12 at Carolyn Crayton Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Senior Administrative Assistant for the Macon-Bibb County Recreation Department, Kalyn Collins, says there will be food, music, family fun and a kids zone. Attendees are encouraged to bring…

BCSO opens Emergency Animal Shelter for pets who can’t stay with evacuated owners

BCSO said, they'll keep the pets until Floridians have been given the green light to return home.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – While Hurricane Milton evacuees are in Georgia, Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Animal Services is taking care of pets in need. Right now, the county is caring for at least three cats and two dogs at an emergency shelter. Shelter Manager Tracey Weathers tells 41NBC some evacuees weren’t able to find a pet friendly hotel and needed…

Central Georgia Technical College Men’s and Women’s Basketball Media Day

The CGTC Titans Men's and Women's basketball teams were in attendance at the Titans Gymnasium for CGTC media day

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Central Georgia Technical College held its annual media day for the Titans Men’s and Women’s basketball teams ahead of their 2024-25 season. Coming into the third year for Titans Men’s Head basketball Coach, Gerald Fitch, the former Westside Seminoles player is leading his Titans squad into battle after coming off a 16-15 season where…

Alternative Baseball Returns to Macon a Year Later for the Second ABO Baseball Game in Middle Georgia

The Alternative Baseball Organization and founder Taylor Clark Duncan will be making a stop in Macon during their country-wide tour to spread awareness about autism and people with special needs, for their second baseball game at Historic Luther Williams Field

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Alternative Baseball, led by Taylor Clark Duncan, is a traditional baseball program for those dealing with autism and other special needs. Duncan is part of that disability group, and back in 2016, he decided to take action.  Duncan started Alternative Baseball to spread awareness to communities around the country about being inclusive and helping create…

Face painting tips for Halloween

Owner of Facial Expressions, Kristyn Moore, says you always want to begin with a clean face. Moore says to use warm water and a soft sponge when face painting. 

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Halloween is approaching and there are many fall events happening throughout the month of October. With a full calendar of festive events and a month of costume wearing, one Middle Georgia face painter is offering tips to help parents. Owner of Facial Expressions, Kristyn Moore, says you always want to begin with a clean face. Moore says…

Sunny and windy Thursday

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  Sunny skies and blustery winds will take over Middle Georgia as Milton heads back out to sea Thursday. This Evening High cirrus clouds have taken over Middle Georgia as Hurricane Milton prepares to make landfall in Florida near the Tampa Bay area. These will remain through the evening and into tonight, likely clearing out ahead of…

Sister Deborah shares vision for Daybreak, serving homeless community in Middle Georgia

Sr. Deborah is originally from Maryland and served in South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida, and Kenya.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The new Director at Depaul USA Daybreak/Sheridan Health Center, Sister Deborah Mallott, has served with the Sisters of Charity for decades and is now making Macon her home. Sr. Deborah officially began her new position on October 1, but has been shadowing Sr. Theresa since September. Sr. Theresa will remain in Macon until mid-October to continue…

Gov. Brian Kemp campaigns alongside State House candidate Noah Harbuck in Macon

Harbuck says Gov. Kemp’s support has helped him gain name recognition as his job has limited his opportunities to campaign.

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia Governor Brian Kemp spoke at a “Get Out the Vote Lunch” at Fincher’s Barbecue in Macon on Wednesday, offering support for Georgia State House District 145 candidate Noah Harbuck. Kemp offered reassurance about election security in Georgia and encouraged voters to elect down ballot republicans like Harbuck. “Look, we’ve got secure, accessible,…

Mercer offers free football tickets to Hurricane Milton evacuees for Saturday’s game against Princeton

Mercer University offers free tickets to individuals displaced by Hurricane Milton for Saturday's football game and gameday festivities.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer University’s Athletics Department announced on Wednesday that complimentary tickets will be offered to those displaced by Hurricane Milton for Saturday’s football game between the 7th-ranked, undefeated Bears and Princeton. The game will be held at Five Star Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 3:30 p.m. “We want to welcome our friends from Florida and all areas…

USDA approves temporary waiver for SNAP benefits on hot foods in 84 Georgia counties

SNAP recipients can purchase hot foods in Georgia counties from October 8 through November 7 under USDA's temporary waiver.

MGNMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved a temporary waiver allowing SNAP recipients in 84 Georgia counties to use their benefits to purchase hot foods and meals consumed on retailer premises following the impact of Hurricane Helene. This change, in effect from October 8 through November 7, applies to authorized SNAP retailers. According to a USDA…

Coroner: Person dead after shooting at gas station in Centerville

The shooting happened around 7 a.m. Wednesday in the Marathon Gas Station parking lot, which is located at 500 Wilson Drive in Centerville.

CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A person is dead after being shot at a gas station in Centerville on Wednesday, according to Houston County Coroner James Williams. The shooting happened around 7 a.m. in the Marathon Gas Station parking lot, which is located at 500 Wilson Drive in Centerville. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the…

As Hurricane Milton approaches, Florida residents flee to Georgia

As Hurricane Milton barrels towards the Gulf Coast, Florida residents are evacuating to safety, with many heading to the Peach State.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As Hurricane Milton barrels towards the Gulf Coast, Florida residents are evacuating to safety, with many heading to the Peach State. Middle Georgia gas stations were full Wednesday morning as people fueled up to continue their journey from Florida. Evacuees from the Tampa and Lakeland area are making their way to Macon, Atlanta and Warner Robins….