BONAIRE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new business in Bonaire is a game-changer for parents in middle Georgia by offering a stress-free solution for parents. The concept is simple. Parents can walk in and drop off their kids at this unique indoor playground while they tackle their never-ending to-do list. This allows parents to run errands, go to appointments, or enjoy…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Middle Georgia couple is raising awareness and hosting a fundraiser about Multiple Myeloma. Lenard Tolbert noticed pain in his hips and lower-back in 2022. Tolbert found out his M protein was extremely high and further testing was required. After extensive testing, Tolbert was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma in 2023. Tolbert says his faith in God…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County Bears are coming off their 56-0 shutout victory over Veterans in their first Region 2-AAAAA matchup of the season. HOCO Head Coach Jeremy Edwards not only has this team clicking – but has these bears dominating their opponents this season. Led by two seniors on offense, the 5-1 Bears have been…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia High School Association made a final decision Tuesday to help schools impacted by Hurricane Helene. The high school football regular season will now be extended one week to allow for make up games to be played in time before the playoffs begin November 15 and 16. Teams across the state are still working to…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The number one junior college prospect and Macon native Zavion Hardy has committed to play football at Mississippi State, according to Mississippi State’s On3 website. During his junior year at Tattnall Square Academy, Hardy recorded 56 tackles and seven sacks, earning him All-Region 1A-Private honors. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: East Mississippi College, GIAA, GIAA…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Team Trump Bus Tour will make a stop in Macon on Friday, October 4, as part of a three-day campaign swing across Georgia to support Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential bid. The Macon event will take place at 1:30 p.m. at the Bibb County GOP Headquarters, located at 3220 Riverside Drive. The tour will feature several…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Atrium Health Navicent Peyton Anderson Cancer Center is raising awareness about breast cancer by encouraging screening for early detection and treatment. Chief of Surgical Oncology for Atrium Health Navicent and Medical Director for Atrium Health Navicent Peyton Anderson Cancer Center, Dr. Paul Dale, says women need to begin…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The outdoor burn ban in Macon-Bibb County is lifted as of October 1. Fire recruiter/ Life Safety Educator at the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department, Lt. Jeremy Webb, says it is important that people know the rules for safe burning. Webb says that anyone who will be burning outside needs to first secure a permit. The Macon-Bibb…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 42-year-old man pleaded guilty in Bibb County Superior Court Tuesday to malice murder, theft by taking and concealing the death of another, following the 2020 death of Randall Keith Head. Photo of Bryant shared by investigators in 2020 42-year-old Jeremy Bryant was sentenced to life in prison, according to a news release from the Macon…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Monroe County Middle School student was found to be in possession of an Airsoft gun on Tuesday. According to a message to sent to parents by Monroe County Schools, “early indications are” that the Airsoft gun was in a student’s waistband, and the investigation revealed it was shown to other students. The Monroe County Sheriff’s…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Cochran-Bleckley Chamber of Commerce is set to host Country Fest. President/CEO of the Cochran-Bleckley Chamber of Commerce, Melissa Barker, says the event is family-friendly and encourages everyone to participate. The Pumpkin Run begins at 8 a.m. and the blood drive begins at 10 a.m. Barker says she hopes the blood drive can help people in…
(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Power outages are still affecting thousands of Middle Georgia residents following Hurricane Helene. On Tuesday, the Dodge County Farmers market helped struggling families get food and water. Several local businesses came together for the Hurricane Relief Food Truck Rally at the Dodge County Courthouse in Eastman, looking to support those in Dodge and…
MIDDLE GEORGIA – (41NBC/WMGT) – Here is the coverage from Monday’s slate of action. Coffee 41, Northside 0 – Eagles lose first Region 2-AAAAA game to fall to 2-4 Wheeler County 36, Hawkinsville 18 – Bulldogs improve to 5-1 (2-0) have won five straight; Red Devils fall to 3-2 Rock Springs Christian Academy 28, Windsor Academy 20 – Knights have…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Touchdown Club honored Southwest and Stratford this week, along with the Week Seven players of the week in Macon. Back of the Week: Westside Senior Running Back Kadiphius Iverson who had 28 carries, 314 yards, and four touchdowns in the Seminoles 35-32 loss to Morgan county. Lineman of the Week: Southwest Junior Defensive…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Forestry Commission has deployed to Middle Georgia to assist with recovery from Hurricane Helene. Public Information Office for the Incident Management Team, Seth Hawkins, says the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) is covering the entire southeast part of the state. Hawkins says the GFC is engaged with several activities in the impact area, including working…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb Mayor, Lester Miller, and other Georgia leaders gathered on Monday for Georgia Reads Day. There was a Reading Rally with more than 300 students to bring awareness of the need to improve Georgia’s childhood and adult literacy rates on September 30. Malcolm Mitchell, Super Bowl Champion and UGA receiver, is a coach for Georgia Reads…
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?…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mary Persons Bulldogs welcomed the Upson-Lee Knights Friday night. The Knights (3-3, 2-2) came into the game losing two of their last three, all of which were region games. The Bulldogs (0-5, 0-3) had to forfeit all of their previous games this season due to playing an ineligible player. Bill Shanks has the highlights from…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Stratford Eagles hosted the John Milledge Trojans at Mercer’s Five Star Stadium on Friday night. The Trojans (1-6) had lost four games in a row coming into the matchup. The Eagles (6-1) were also coming off a loss—their first of the season. Here’s Bill Shanks with the highlights. Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags:…
Tonight, we lift up and celebrate Flint Energies Power Lineman of the Week, Dyland Whittington, and high school football lineman, Jayden Brown Of Houston County 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
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from Week 7. (Catch all the highlights here.) Games featured on The End Zone: John Milledge 7 Stratford 42 Upson-Lee 22 Mary Persons 20 (3 OT) Other scores: New Hampstead (ppd. to 9/28 at 3 p.m.) Perry West Laurens (ppd. to 9/30, time TBA) Baldwin Northside (ppd….
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people died Friday morning in Laurens County due to trees collapsing during Hurricane Helene. Angela Edwards, a 48-year-old woman from Eddyville, Kentucky, was riding in the passenger’s seat of a semi-truck when a tree collapsed and struck her on Ella Burch Road. Downed trees and power lines delayed the arrival of first responders. Edwards was…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sunshine and more seasonal temperatures are taking over the Peach State in the immediate wake of Helene. This Evening Partly cloudy skies will largely clear out heading into the overnight hours tonight. It will be a breezy night with the wind continuing from the southwest at 10-15 mph. Gusts could still reach as high as 30…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – NewTown Macon and Performance Food Service are hosting Fair Food Frenzy. The event will be October 4-6 in Downtown Macon. Vice President of External Affairs and Main Street Manager at NewTown Macon, Emily Hopkins, says the event began during the pandemic and has grown every year since. Hopkins says this event is a great opportunity to…