Warner Robins hosts first SBA ‘Small Business Takeoff Event’ in Georgia

The event, held Tuesday, brought together the local small business community to highlight both local and federal resources available to entrepreneurs.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins is the first city in the state to host a special town hall meeting hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The event, held Tuesday, brought together the local small business community to highlight both local and federal resources available to entrepreneurs. The town hall meeting, called “The Small Business Takeoff Event,”…

Nurse Navigators to assist cancer patients at Piedmont Macon

Piedmont Macon is hosting a profit share night at Fall Line Brewing Co. on September 26 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Piedmont Macon’s oncology program is helping cancer patients through the Nurse Navigator program. Manager of Oncology Services at Piedmont Macon, Kimberly Lewis, says the Nurse Navigator program is a ‘one-stop-shop’ for patients. The program helps patients from the beginning when they are diagnosed, until the end of recovery. According to Piedmont Macon, oncology nurse navigators can…

One more calm day ahead of Helene

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Wednesday will see mostly cloudy skies and a few storm opportunities before Helene starts to impact the region Thursday. This Evening Partly cloudy skies will stay with Middle Georgia into tonight. A stray shower or two will be possible but overall rain is not really expected. Overnight lows will be in the lower 70s for the…

24 arrested during Operation Summer Heat

According to Sheriff David Davis, the two-day concentrated violent crime reduction operation yielded 120 citations issued.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – 24 people were arrested during Operation Summer Heat, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, alongside other agencies, made several arrests on September 19 and September 20. According to Sheriff David Davis, the two-day concentrated violent crime reduction operation yielded 120 citations issued. The arrests included 20 felony arrests and 4…

Forsyth Main Street to host Fall Festival, Community Yard Sale

The event will be September 28 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Downtown Forsyth. 

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Forsyth Main Street is hosting a fall festival and community yard sale. Main Street Forsyth Coordinator, Kemie Childs, says the last time they had the community yard sale was before the Covid-19 pandemic. Childs says the city wanted to bring back the yard sale and start a fall festival. The event will be September 28 from…

Walking School Bus audit in Fort Hill aims to improve safety for students

"The goal is to make sure that kids, in particular walking to Burdell-Hunt, have a safer path to school," Macon-Bibb County District 3 Commissioner Stanley Stewart said.

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful, along with United Way of Central Georgia and various community volunteers, participated in a Walking School Bus Audit for Burdell-Hunt Magnet Elementary School in the Fort Hill neighborhood on Tuesday. The Bibb County School District doesn’t pick up kids who live within a mile radius of school zones, so they…

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. hosting community resource fair

There will be immunization information, health screenings, voter registration, and more resources for attendees. 

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  The Delta Pi Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. is hosting “Greater Together: A Community Resource Fair.” The resource fair is October 6th from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event will be at Tattnall Square Park located at 1155 College Street in Macon. Event organizer, Shelby Long, says there will be immunization information,…

Mercer student dies after collapsing during intramural soccer game

Mason Sells was an accounting major and member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Mercer student has died after collapsing during an intramural soccer game Monday night, according to a statement from Mercer University. Mason Sells, a junior from Peachtree City, was transported to Atrium Navicent Health and pronounced dead on September 23. Sells was an accounting major and member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. The cause of death…

Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores September 16-20

This week's Restaurant Report Card provides the latest food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, September 16 and Friday, September 20, 2024.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — This week’s Restaurant Report Card provides the latest food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, September 16 and Friday, September 20, 2024. Understanding the scores Scores 69 and below (unsatisfactory): Highlighted in red. Scores 70-99 (satisfactory): Displayed in black. Scores…

Mercer Football Improved to 4-0; Sets sights on ranked road SOCON showdown

The Mercer Bears (4-0) learned a lot from their home conference win over The Citadel 38-21 on Saturday

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mercer University football team is now 4-0 after their 38-21 home conference victory over The Citadel Saturday night.  The Bears are now ranked 12th and 13th respectively, according to Stats Perform and AFCA Coaches Poll.  The conference home game came close in the first half, before SOCON Defensive Player of the Week TJ Moore…

Macon Touchdown Club Players of the Week for Week Six

The Macon TD Club has named two backs of the week and a lineman of the week for week six of the high school football season in the Macon area

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon TD Club named their three players of the week for week six of the high school football season. Back of the Week – FPD Junior QB/SS Major Simmons: 17 rushes, 112 yards, and three rushing touchdowns. 11/16 passing, 146 yards, one passing touchdown.  Simmons totaled 258 all-purpose yards and four touchdowns.  At SS,…

GBI: 2 arrested, including Dodge County deputy, in sexual exploitation of children investigation

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) says a Dodge County Sheriff's Office deputy has been arrested and faces multiple charges.

EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) says a Dodge County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been arrested and faces multiple charges. According to a GBI news release, 27-year-old Marquis Clark of Eastman is charged with possession of child pornography, sexual exploitation of children and violation of oath of office. 23-year-old Denzay “Kalia” Clark of Eastman was also…

Macon Regional Crimestoppers seek public’s help to capture suspects

Today's word of the day: Purpose

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?…

More heat expected Tuesday; Middle Georgians should follow the tropics

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Highs will reach the 90s again Tuesday and the Peach State could see tropical impacts later this week. This Evening The heat of the dog days of summer returned to the Peach State this past weekend and it has carried into the new week. Heat indexes this afternoon reached the upper 90s and low triple digits….

Bibb deputies looking for 17-year-old in connection with August murder

Bibb County deputies are asking for help locating a 17-year-old who's wanted in connection with the death of a 20-year-old last month.

Johnquavis Leonardo Ruthledge (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County deputies are asking for help locating a 17-year-old who’s wanted in connection with the death of a 20-year-old last month. According to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release, warrants have been issued for 17-year-old Johnquavis Leonardo Ruthledge of Macon in connection with Gabreon Tyese Harrison’s August…

Man dead after being struck by forklift at farm in Monroe County

Gary Patterson was struck with a forklift at a chicken house, which was located on a farm. 

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead after being struck with a forklift on Monday morning, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. According to Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Anna Watkins, the workplace accident happened at 543 Rumble Road at 7:04 a.m. The man has been identified as 68-year-old Gary Patterson. Watkins says Patterson was struck…

Macon Recovers, Mercer University host Georgia Recovers Bus stop

Breedlove, who is also over the bus tour, says addiction is an epidemic and they are on this journey to bring awareness to communities.

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – September is National Recovery Month and the Georgia Recovers Bus has been on what they call a historic journey planning to make 63 stops total in cities across the state to discuss various things about drug addiction and recovery. The Tour Bus makes three types of stops, a proclamation stop, policy stop, and…

Feagin Mill Middle School Earns 2024 National Blue Ribbon School Award

Feagin Mill Middle School in Warner Robins recognized for high academic performance as one of Georgia’s top schools in the 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools cohort.

Feagin Mill Middle School (Photo Credit: NationalBlueRibbonSchools.ed.gov)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Feagin Mill Middle School has earned a prestigious spot among the nation’s top schools as one of the 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools. Recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for its exceptional academic performance, Feagin Mill Middle joins 356 schools nationwide and 10 from Georgia in receiving this distinguished…

Better Business Bureau, Goodwill of Middle Georgia to host shred day

The Better Business Bureau will shred any documents that include personal or sensitive information to help avoid identity theft.

Courtesy: BBB serving Central GeorgiaMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Better Business Bureau and Goodwill of Middle Georgia are hosting Shred Day in Macon. Shred Day is open to the community and will be at 5171 Eisenhower Pkwy in Macon. The free event is September 28 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Better Business Bureau will shred any documents that include…

2nd annual Black Business and Community event attracts star-studded guests, strong community support

The 2nd annual Black Business and Community Expo, held on Saturday at the Macon Coliseum, brought together the community to participate in a celebration of entrepreneurship and empowerment.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The 2nd annual Black Business and Community Expo, held on Saturday at the Macon Coliseum, brought together the community to participate in a celebration of entrepreneurship and empowerment. The event featured several activities, including entertainment, food and opportunities to support local Black-owned businesses. Influential leaders from across Middle Georgia took the stage to hold panel discussions…

Deputies: Woman dead after single-car crash early Sunday on Shurling Drive

According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the crash happened just after 2 a.m.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 24-year-old woman died after a single-car crash in East Macon early Sunday. According to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release, the crash happened just after 2 a.m. in the 2300 block of Shurling Drive. Deputies say Jahauna Jackson was driving a 2019 Toyota Camry when the car left the road and struck a tree….

Man in critical condition after being struck by vehicle Saturday night on Mercer University Drive

A 28-year-old man is in critical condition at Atrium Health Navicent after being hit by a vehicle Saturday night on Mercer University Drive.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 28-year-old man is in critical condition at Atrium Health Navicent after being hit by a vehicle Saturday night on Mercer University Drive. According to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release, the driver of the vehicle involved left the scene. There’s no information on the vehicle. Deputies responded to the scene of the collision, in…

Coroner: Wesleyan cross country athlete dies after cardiac arrest

Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones says a Wesleyan College student-athlete has died after going into cardiac arrest on Saturday.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Wesleyan College student-athlete died Saturday after going into cardiac arrest, according to Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones. Jones identified the student-athlete as 23-year-old Nefertari Holston of Dothan, Alabama. Jones says Holston was pronounced dead at 10 a.m. Saturday at Atrium Health Navicent. “The entire Wesleyan Community is deeply saddened by the death of one of our…

Lineman of the Week: Northeast High School

Tonight, we lift up and celebrate Flint Energies Power Lineman of the Week, Austin Webb, and high school football lineman, Isaiah Stubbs of Northeast High School. Both linemen work 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