MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – More rain will be possible tonight with widespread scattered storms expected tomorrow afternoon and evening. This Evening Skies will remain overcast around the region, however there should be a window without rain through suppertime and into tonight. Rain chances tonight should be limited to some isolated showers, however the western counties of Middle Georgia could see…
UPDATE: (4 p.m.) – The driver killed in the deadly crash has been identified as 42-year-old Keith Bridgett of South Carolina, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say all lanes on I-16 have been reopened. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One person is dead after a crash on Interstate 16 east Thursday afternoon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Society Garden is set to host its inaugural Country and Western Fest on Saturday, September 14. The event will take place at The Society Garden, located at 2389 Ingleside Avenue in Macon, and will run from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Event Organizer Hunter Pettis stopped by 41NBC to share details about the exciting day….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and Joshua’s Wish is hosting its 15th annual 15K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run. The race is Saturday, September 21. The 5K Run/Walk starts at 8 a.m., and the Kids Fun Run starts at 9 a.m. The event will be held at Tattnall Square Park, which is located at 1155…
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?…
KATHLEEN, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Veterans will look for its first win of the season in its first home game of the year against the Perry Panthers (2-1) on Friday night in our Game of the Week on The End Zone. Under third-year head coach Josh Ingram, these 0-3 Warhawks have faced some challenges the last two seasons; the program…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins senior quarterback Skyler Williams has been selected by Georgia High School Football Daily as the State Player of the Week for Week Four of the high school football season. Williams put up more than 300 total yards and scored four total touchdowns (151 passing yards, one passing touchdown, 154 yards rushing, and…
UPDATE (8:30 p.m.): The Houston County Sheriff’s Office says Hilltop Elementary School was cleared and no threat was found. According to a news release, the E-911 Center received a call that someone had a gun outside the school. The sheriff’s office, along with officers from the Warner Robins Police Department, responded to the scene. Law enforcement is now investigating how…
Photos: Washington County Sheriff’s OfficeDAVISBORO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies intercepted an attempted contraband drop near Washington State Prison early Wednesday morning. According to a Washington County Sheriff’s Office news release, a deputy patrolling near Davisboro spotted a suspicious vehicle stopped in the middle of a highway close to the prison. After observing the vehicle, the deputy…
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A suspect has been detained in connection with a verbal threat made toward Dodge County Middle School. That’s according to a post on social media by the school Wednesday, which said administrators were made aware of the threat and notified the district office and Dodge County Sheriff’s Office. “Dodge County Schools takes all threats seriously and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Hurricane Francine’s out rain bands have reached Middle Georgia, however larger hazards loom in the coming days as the system moves inland. This Evening Showers have moved into the region and will stick around into and through tonight. Heavier rain should arrive as the evening carries on with Francine expected to make landfall in southern Louisiana…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Wednesday marks 23 years since the tragic events of September 11th, 2001, when terrorist attacks shook the nation. In a solemn ceremony held at the Public Safety Memorial Park in downtown Macon, the Macon-Bibb Law Enforcement Foundation organized its annual “9/11 Remembrance Ceremony” to pay tribute to the nearly 3,000 lives lost and honor the heroic…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Espresso Martini Week is underway in downtown Macon. The event, which started on September 6, continues through September 14. Emily Hopkins, Vice President of External Affairs and Main Street Manager at NewTown Macon, stopped by 41NBC to talk about the event. “Events that highlight our culinary offerings attract hundreds of people downtown to support our locally…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Slim Chickens, a popular fast-food chain known for its all-natural, freshly made chicken, recently opened its doors in Warner Robins. The new restaurant is located at 4030 Watson Blvd. Chris Benner, the owner of the new Slim Chickens franchise, shared his enthusiasm for bringing the beloved chicken joint to Warner Robins during an interview on…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — NewTown Macon has reported a significant increase in business in downtown Macon. According to the organization, dozens of new businesses have opened their doors in 2024, with more set to follow suit. Emily Hopkins, NewTown’s Vice President of External Affairs, says she’s enthusiastic about the diverse range of businesses that have sprung up. She says the…
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In remembrance of those who lost their lives in the September 11th attacks, Crunch Fitness in Centerville is hosting its annual tribute challenge. On the 23rd anniversary of the tragedy, gym staff and members are participating in an event to simulate the experience faced by first responders during the World Trade Center Twin Towers attack. Participants…
PERRY, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – For Week Five of the high school football season, 41NBC’s Game of the Week will take place at Freedom Field, as the Perry Panthers make the eight-mile trek to face the Veterans Warhawks. The Perry Panthers (2-1) are riding high off their AAAA State Championship run last season and are hungry for more. Perry gets…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dozens of Democrats gathered at Overtyme Bar and Grill in Macon Tuesday night to watch the first presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. The watch party was hosted by the Democratic Party of Georgia. Jaylan Scott, chairman of the Macon-Bibb Democratic Committee, spoke out during the event against divisive rhetoric…
Bibb County School DistrictUPDATE (9/10): The Bibb County School Board voted Tuesday to adopt a final millage rate for Calendar Year 2024 / Fiscal Year 2025, maintaining the current millage rate of 14.674 that was tentatively adopted last month. ORIGINAL STORY (8/19): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Board of Education tentatively adopted a millage rate of 14.674 mills…
(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County is taking another step to assist those in the area who are without homes. The Sheridan Center and Respite Care Facility is now open on Walnut Street near downtown. The center, which has 12 beds, offers dental, physical, and mental health services to homeless people as they leave Piedmont Hospital. Sheridan…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Clouds have moved into Middle Georgia following a sunny morning, however rain will hold until tomorrow. This Evening Cloud cover will continue to increase around the region ahead of Francine, a powerful tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico. Landfall of Francine is expected in Louisiana in the late morning/lunchtime hours tomorrow. This will likely…
(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A work of art is underway as a new mural is currently being painted in downtown Macon. The mural is of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It’s located at 1410 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful commissioned Kevin Scene Lewis, who goes by Scene Lewis as his artist name, for the…
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Twiggs County School District has postponed all after-school events for Tuesday, including the softball game against Wilkinson County. “The new date will be communicated to the schools and the community once finalized,” a Facebook post stated. The decision follows the discovery of ammunition in a student’s vehicle and an unsubstantiated social media threat. According to…
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 2 and Friday, September 6, 2024. Understanding the scores Scores 69 and below (unsatisfactory): Highlighted in red. Scores 70-99 (satisfactory): Displayed in black. Scores…