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Northeast celebrates first state title game appearance with ‘Raider Walk’

The Northeast Raiders held their first ever 'Raider Walk' to celebrate the football team for making the GHSA State Championship

December 16, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Northeast Raiders football team held their first ‘Raider Walk’ Monday morning to celebrate their accomplishment of making the Georgia High School Association Class A Division One State Championship Game for the first time in school history. The team, led by the Raider Marching Band, Step Team, and Head Coach Jeremy Wiggins, made their way…

Macon Regional Crimestoppers focusing on Middle Georgia’s wanted list

Today's word of the day: Self

December 16, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

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 warm conditions Tuesday

December 16, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will climb into the 70s across Middle Georgia Tuesday afternoon. This Evening and Overnight What was a cloudy morning gave way to a sunny afternoon. Skies will be mostly clear heading into tonight however they will not stay that way. Those who wish to see the Full Long Nights Moon should look not long after…

Elderly man dies after being struck by vehicle in garage, according to Perry Police

Perry Police say an elderly man was killed after being struck by a vehicle inside a garage on Sunday.

December 16, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An elderly man was killed after being struck by a vehicle inside a garage on Sunday. According to a Perry Police Department news release, it happened in the 1100 block of Lovely Lane. Police say an elderly family member was trying to move a vehicle out of the garage and accidentally shifted it into drive instead…

CURE Childhood Cancer Holiday Angels delivers a truckload of gifts to Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital

“Oh my gosh, I think they're going to be excited. I mean, even just the parents picking up the gifts is just so heart warming,” said Jennifer Gillam, Operations Manager for CURE Childhood Cancer.

December 16, 2024

Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium is about to have one of its biggest Christmases yet as gifts just keep on coming this holiday season. Last Thursday Bibb County Sheriff’s Office delivered a truckload of gifts and now the CURE Childhood Cancer Holiday Angels delivered another truckload to 11 families of child cancer patients at Atrium Health Levine…

Fatal car crash Sunday night in Washington County, GSP investigating

The fatal car crash happened around 8:30 p.m. on December 15 on the 1100 Block of Walker Dairy Road outside of Warthen.

December 16, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead after a fatal crash in Washington County on Sunday evening, according to Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran. The fatal car crash happened around 8:30 p.m. on December 15 on the 1100 Block of Walker Dairy Road outside of Warthen. Sheriff Cochran did confirm the incident was a single vehicle accident. The initial…

1 dead after three-vehicle crash at Eisenhower, Pio Nono intersection

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says the crash was called in just after midnight.

December 15, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One person is dead and another person is in the hospital after a three-vehicle crash early Sunday morning at the intersection of Eisenhower Parkway and Pio Nono Avenue. According to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the crash was reported just after midnight. Deputies say a White Honda Civic was reported to have been traveling southbound on…

GSP: 2 killed in Friday night crash on Zebulon Road

A Tennessee woman and a Byron man are dead after a crash in Macon Friday night involving a sedan and a motorcycle.

December 14, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Tennessee woman and a Byron man are dead after a crash in Macon Friday night involving a sedan and a motorcycle. According to Georgia State Patrol, troopers arrived at the intersection of Zebulon Road and the entrance of Carlyle Place just after 8 p.m. to investigate a crash involving life-threatening injuries. The preliminary investigation shows…

GDC reports second Middle Georgia inmate death this week

The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) has confirmed Macon State Prison inmate Anthony Knight died on Tuesday, December 10.

December 14, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

OGLETHORPE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) has confirmed Macon State Prison inmate Anthony Knight died on Tuesday, December 10. GDC Director of Communications Joan Heath tells 41NBC Knight’s body will be turned over to the county coroner and will be taken to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) Crime Lab to determine the official cause of…

Candy Cane Classic is back for its second year at Rhythm & Rally

"The first tournament that was in this building was the Candy Cane Classic, and we're back for year two,” said Paul Midkiff, co-founder of the Southern Pickleball Association.

December 13, 2024

Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – More than 800 players from all across Georgia and multiple states are currently battling it out in a three-day pickleball tournament that runs throughout the weekend. The tournament, hosted by the Southern Pickleball Association, is also a qualifier for the Southern Championships that will also be taking place at Rhythm & Rally during…

Georgia Promise Scholarship Program offers new opportunities, raises concerns for public schools

The legislation goes into effect in the 2025 Fall semester.

December 13, 2024

Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Promise Scholarship Act will allow students attending underperforming schools in Middle Georgia scholarship money to leave their school and enroll in a private school like St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Macon. Principal Russell Sills says this could be the answer families are looking for. “It’s a popular option across the country,” he said. “Georgia…

Georgia Grown to host Christmas Showcase

Marketing Coordinator for Georgia Grown, Happy Wyatt, says the event is a time to support local businesses and shop for Christmas.

December 13, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Grown is hosting the annual Christmas Showcase to help support local businesses and promote Georgia products. Marketing Coordinator for Georgia Grown, Happy Wyatt, says the event is a time to support local businesses and shop for Christmas. The event is December 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Shoppes at River Crossing. Wyatt…

Mostly cloudy weekend ahead

December 13, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cloud cover will be widespread over Middle Georgia this weekend. This Evening High clouds have been moving into Middle Georgia throughout the day today, however there is no threat of rain from these. Tonight those high clouds will clear out to the east, however low level clouds will fill in not long after from the south….

Coroner: Man dies after crash in Milledgeville

A 70-year-old man was found dead Friday morning after experiencing a "medical issue" and crashing on North Columbia Street, according to Baldwin County Deputy Coroner Stephen Chapple.

December 13, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 70-year-old man was found dead Friday morning after experiencing a “medical issue” and crashing on North Columbia Street, according to Baldwin County Deputy Coroner Stephen Chapple. The crash happened “around 9:30 or 10 a.m.,” Chapple said. He identified the man as Clifford Noble and says he was driving alone. Chapple said Noble’s vehicle hit another…

Meet James Fritze: NewTown Macon’s President and CEO

President/CEO, James Fritze, says "This is an opportunity of a lifetime for me. And it's something that I've really, you know, kind of bittersweet, but I'm looking forward to it."

December 13, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – NewTown Macon is working through a transition in leadership after the death of former President/CEO, Josh Rogers, who passed away last month. Rogers became President and CEO of NewTown Macon in April of 2014. On December 11, NewTown Macon announced the new President/CEO as James Fritze. Fritze served as NewTown’s chief financial officer since 2018. Fritze…

UPDATE: GSP says vehicle, suspect connected to Houston County hit-and-run found

Georgia State Patrol (GSP) says the vehicle and suspect have been located.

December 13, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

Photo: Houston County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE (12/13/24): Georgia State Patrol (GSP) says the vehicle and suspect involved in a hit-and-run in Houston County last week have been located. “We thank the public for your assistance in helping us bring this search to a close,” an update on the Georgia Department of Public Safety Facebook page said. The Houston County Sheriff’s Office…

Hotel Story Building Set To Be Demolished Next Month

Demolition crews clear abandoned Macon hotel set to be imploded on New Year’s Day

For more than five decades, the 16-story hotel has towered over downtown Macon. The building has seen five different owners, opening as the Hilton Hotel in 1970, and last operating as the Ramada Plaza before closing in 2011.

December 13, 2024

Taylor Gilchrist,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Macon-Bibb County is set to demolish the former Ramada Plaza on 108 First Street on New Year’s Day. For more than five decades, the 16-story hotel has towered over downtown Macon. The building has seen at least five different owners, opening as the Hilton Hotel in 1970, and last operating as the Ramada Plaza before closing in…

Bike Walk Macon receives $59k grant for pedestrian, bicycle safety

According to Bike Walk Macon, the grant will finance efforts to develop and execute educational programs that expand bicycle and pedestrian safety to reduce the number of pedestrian and bicycle fatalities, injuries, and crash rates in Macon-Bibb County.

December 13, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bike Walk Macon received a $59,639.95 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). According to Bike Walk Macon, the grant will finance efforts to develop and execute educational programs that expand bicycle and pedestrian safety to reduce the number of pedestrian and bicycle fatalities, injuries, and crash rates in Macon-Bibb County. “Part of the…

UPDATE: Man arrested for fatal shooting at Green Meadows Apartments in Macon

Investigators identified the victim as 26-year-old Keshon Knolton. The next of kin has been notified. The second victim was released from the hospital.

December 13, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

(UPDATED: 12/13/2024): A man was arrested for the fatal shooting that happened on December 8 at Green Meadows Apartments on Log Cabin Drive, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrested 24-year-old James Louis Chappell of Byron. Chappell was taken into custody near the 100 Block of Arizona Avenue in Warner Robins. Chappell was wanted in connection with the death…

UPDATE: Two dead after car accident in Monroe County

Monroe County Deputies responded to an accident on Hwy 42 North near Boxankle Road at approximately 7:17 a.m. on December 12.

December 13, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

UPDATE (12/13/2024): Monroe County Coroner Joey Proctor has confirmed another fatality following a crash Thursday in Monroe County. Proctor says 13-year-old Jaelyn McVeigh of Monroe County has died from her injuries. McVeigh was a passenger in the sedan. Proctor also identified the driver in the SUV who died as 41-year-old Hollie Ehrie of Macon. Proctor confirmed that both families have…

Dodge County falls short of GHSA Flag Football State Championship

December 13, 2024

Justin Dierkes

EASTMAN, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – At Memorial Stadium, the Dodge County Lady Indians lost to the three-time defending State Champion Southeast Bulloch Lady Yellow Jackets 27-0 on Thursday night in the GHSA Semifinal round. “This is not how we wanted the season to end, but we’ve got a great team” said Dodge County Head Coach Clint Sanders after the game….

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office delivers gifts to Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital

"So we really utilize the families to kind of find out, like, what have they been wanting lately. Is it that specific Barbie doll? Is it that Lego set? What do they like so that we can really try to cater it to them," said Heather Trescott, Certified Child Life Specialist for Atrium.

December 12, 2024

Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It was A Night of Lights last Friday at Atrium Health Navicent, and Thursday night, it will be a night of gifts. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office decided to join Atrium for holiday fun on Thursday as they delivered various gifts to patients at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital….

Christmas At Mcafee Towers December 12 2024

Residents and staff set to enjoy ‘Christmas at McAfee Towers’ on Friday

"The joy that you see on these people's faces, the thank you's, and just the overall happiness that they give to us during that day, just make us so proud,” said Yuwanda Parks.

December 12, 2024

Godfrey Hall,

Yuwanda Parks (Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon is feeling the holiday spirit! Several events have already been held this month, and over on Gray Highway, “Christmas at McAfee Towers” is set for Friday. 195 residents and staff will receive hot meals and toiletry bags while enjoying good music and dining together. We spoke with Macon residents Yuwanda…

Cloud cover begins to return ahead of the weekend

December 12, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Clouds will gradually return to Middle Georgia tonight and tomorrow after a midweek window of sunshine. This Evening A sunny afternoon will give way to a clear evening around Middle Georgia. Skies should still largely be clear by midnight, however cirrus clouds will begin to arrive from the west in the pre-sunrise hours of Friday. Temperatures…

The Northeast Raiders held their first ever 'Raider Walk' to celebrate the football team for making the GHSA State Championship

Today's word of the day: Self

Perry Police say an elderly man was killed after being struck by a vehicle inside a garage on Sunday.

“Oh my gosh, I think they're going to be excited. I mean, even just the parents picking up the gifts is just so heart warming,” said Jennifer Gillam, Operations Manager for CURE Childhood Cancer.

The fatal car crash happened around 8:30 p.m. on December 15 on the 1100 Block of Walker Dairy Road outside of Warthen.

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says the crash was called in just after midnight.

A Tennessee woman and a Byron man are dead after a crash in Macon Friday night involving a sedan and a motorcycle.

The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) has confirmed Macon State Prison inmate Anthony Knight died on Tuesday, December 10.

"The first tournament that was in this building was the Candy Cane Classic, and we're back for year two,” said Paul Midkiff, co-founder of the Southern Pickleball Association.

The legislation goes into effect in the 2025 Fall semester.

Marketing Coordinator for Georgia Grown, Happy Wyatt, says the event is a time to support local businesses and shop for Christmas.

A 70-year-old man was found dead Friday morning after experiencing a "medical issue" and crashing on North Columbia Street, according to Baldwin County Deputy Coroner Stephen Chapple.

President/CEO, James Fritze, says "This is an opportunity of a lifetime for me. And it's something that I've really, you know, kind of bittersweet, but I'm looking forward to it."

Georgia State Patrol (GSP) says the vehicle and suspect have been located.

For more than five decades, the 16-story hotel has towered over downtown Macon. The building has seen five different owners, opening as the Hilton Hotel in 1970, and last operating as the Ramada Plaza before closing in 2011.

According to Bike Walk Macon, the grant will finance efforts to develop and execute educational programs that expand bicycle and pedestrian safety to reduce the number of pedestrian and bicycle fatalities, injuries, and crash rates in Macon-Bibb County.

Investigators identified the victim as 26-year-old Keshon Knolton. The next of kin has been notified. The second victim was released from the hospital.

Monroe County Deputies responded to an accident on Hwy 42 North near Boxankle Road at approximately 7:17 a.m. on December 12.

"So we really utilize the families to kind of find out, like, what have they been wanting lately. Is it that specific Barbie doll? Is it that Lego set? What do they like so that we can really try to cater it to them," said Heather Trescott, Certified Child Life Specialist for Atrium.

"The joy that you see on these people's faces, the thank you's, and just the overall happiness that they give to us during that day, just make us so proud,” said Yuwanda Parks.

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