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NewTown Macon reports surge in new businesses downtown

According to the organization, dozens of new businesses have opened their doors in 2024, with more set to follow suit.

September 11, 2024

Fiona King,

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 Gym Is Remembering Those Who Lost Their Lives In 9/11

Centerville gym remembers 9/11 victims with annual stair climb tribute

Crunch Fitness in Centerville honors the lives lost in the 9/11 attacks by challenging staff and members to climb 110 flights of stairs on the anniversary of the tragedy.

September 11, 2024

Denise Turner,

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 looking for fourth straight win over Veterans Friday

Perry (2-1) heads to Freedom Field Friday to face rival Veterans (0-3) in our Game of the Week.

September 11, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

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…

Democrats gather in Macon to watch presidential debate

Dozens of Democrats gathered at Overtyme Bar and Grill in Macon on Tuesday night to watch the presidential debate.

September 10, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

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…

UPDATE: Bibb County School Board adopts 14.674 millage rate, raising property taxes

Although the millage rate remains the same, the decision will lead to higher property taxes for homeowners due to increased property values.

September 10, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

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…

Sheridan Health Center offers housing and healthcare to Macon’s homeless population

The center, which has 12 beds, offers dental, physical, and mental health services to homeless people as they leave Piedmont Macon Hospital.

September 10, 2024

Taylor Gilchrist,

(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…

Clouds arriving ahead of late week rain courtesy of Francine

September 10, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

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…

Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard September 10 2024

New mural painting in progress in downtown Macon to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

"That's a pretty monumental thing that Martin Luther King was here," artist Kevin Scene Lewis said.

September 10, 2024

Godfrey Hall,

(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…

Twiggs County School District postpones events after ammunition discovery and unsubstantiated threat

The Twiggs County School District has postponed all after-school events for Tuesday, including the softball game against Wilkinson County.

September 10, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

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…

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Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores September 2-6

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.

September 10, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

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…

Macon TD Club Week Four Players of the Week

Macon Touchdown Club chose its three Players of the Week for Week Four of the High School Football Season

September 10, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Touchdown Club announced their three players of the week for Week Four of the high school football season. Back of the Week – Southwest Senior Quarterback Steve Robinson – 388 Total Yards (208 passing, 180 rushing) and four total touchdowns (two passing, two rushing) in the upset 30-29 win over top 10 ranked…

New Nationally Ranked Mercer Prepares For First Socon Test Of The Season

Newly nationally ranked Mercer prepares for first SoCon test of season

The Mercer Bears (2-0) prepare to head north to face SoCon opponent, 14th ranked Chattanooga (0-2), in their conference opener.

September 9, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mercer Bears football team is off to a hot start in the 2024 season. They are 2-0 after two non-conference wins over Presbyterian and Bethune-Cookman. The Bears are now ranked 23rd nationally, according to Stats Perform, and 24th nationally, according to AFCA Coaches. The Bears are now prearing for their first Southern Conference battle…

UPDATE: Arrest made after threat in Telfair County, schools remain closed Tuesday

All Telfair County School District schools will be closed on Tuesday, September 10 due to an ongoing threat investigation.

September 9, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (10:30 p.m.): Telfair County Sheriff Sim Davidson says the person responsible for making the threatening post has been taken into law enforcement custody. “Thank you to all the individuals and agencies who worked diligently in identifying this individual to quickly resolve the matter,” he wrote. “Though school has been cancelled for tomorrow 9/10, effective Wednesday 9/11, our office, as…

Former Georgia Governor Nathan Deal holds book signing at Mercer’s Roberts Academy

"She told me that she'd read all the books that she had and she wanted me to write her one. So, I promised her I would and this is the end product of that promise," former Governor Nathan Deal said of his late wife, Sandra Deal.

September 9, 2024

Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer’s Roberts Academy was packed on Monday as former Georgia Governor Nathan Deal held a book signing for his new children’s book, along with its illustrator, Cheryl Riner Hodge. The former governor, now the author of “Veto, The Governor’s Cat,” says one of the many reasons for writing the book was his late…

UPDATE: Man charged with making threats against Monroe County School District makes first court appearance

Christopher Cooper, the man charged with making "disturbing" threats of violence toward the Monroe County School District, made his first court appearance on Monday, with Judge Tommy Wilson setting his bond at $1 million.

September 9, 2024

Tucker Sargent, Monica Diaz-Meek,

Christopher Cooper (Photo: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (9/9): Christopher Cooper, the man charged with making “disturbing” threats of violence toward the Monroe County School District, made his first court appearance on Monday, with Judge Tommy Wilson setting his bond at $1 million. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says if Cooper makes bond, his conditions will be set as follows: Shall…

Mostly sunny and pleasant Tuesday

September 9, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – There will be one more sunny day for Middle Georgia before clouds arrive courtesy of Tropical Storm Francine. This Evening Partly to mostly cloudy skies from the afternoon will give way to mostly clear conditions overnight. It will feel like an autumn night as most spots in Middle Georgia drop into the lower 60s. One or…

Lineman of the Week: ACE

September 9, 2024

David Tufts,

Tonight, we lift up and celebrate Flint Energies Power Lineman of the Week, Brad Taylor, and high school football lineman, Dutch True of Academy Of Classical Education. 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

UPDATE: Middle Georgia schools, law enforcement respond to social media threats; several arrests made

Law enforcement and school officials across Middle Georgia are ramping up security measures in response to social media threats following last week's deadly school shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder.

September 9, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (9/10 – 4:50 p.m.) – The Bibb County School District identified the two people arrested on Sunday as a 13-year-old and a 17-year-old. Both were charged with possession of a firearm by a minor. District spokesperson Stephanie Hartley says the 13-year-old is still in custody at the Regional Youth Detention Center. The 17-year-old has been released from the Bibb…

Warner Robins hosts inaugural International City Experience

The inaugural International City Experience in Warner Robins attracted hundreds of people to Perkins Field on Saturday.

September 8, 2024

Fiona King,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The inaugural International City Experience in Warner Robins attracted hundreds of people to Perkins Field on Saturday. The festival, which ran from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., celebrated the city’s diverse cultural heritage. Music filled the air, and attendees couldn’t help but move to the beat of the music. A wide range of performances took…

Woman dies in crash on I-75 south in Bibb County

The crash happened just after 2 p.m. Saturday.

September 7, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One person died in a crash on Interstate 75 south on Saturday that shut down all lanes. According to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release, the crash happened just after 2 p.m., just south of Exit 153, the Sardis Church Road Exit. Deputies say a Kia Sorento collided with a Toyota…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Dodge County visits ACE in our Game of the Week

The Indians (3-0) beat Central last week and came into this one scoring 30.5 points per game. The Gryphons (2-0) shut out Jefferson County last week, 45-0, and were averaging 41.5 points per game.

September 6, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The ACE Gryphons hosted the Dodge County Indians in Week 4 of The End Zone. The Indians (3-0) beat Central last week and came into this one scoring 30.5 points per game. The Gryphons (2-1) shut out Jefferson County last week, 45-0, and were averaging 41.5 points per game. This was the first time the programs…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: FPD welcomes Brookstone

The Cougars (1-2) lost to Tattnall in Week One and lost to FPD last season, 46-28. The Vikings (2-1) lost to Pacelli last week, snapping FPD's 7-game winning streak dating back to last year.

September 6, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The FPD Vikings hosted the Brookstone Cougars in Week 4 of The End Zone. The Cougars (1-2) lost to Tattnall in Week One and lost to FPD in the regular season (46-28) and state championship game (44-24) in 2023. The Vikings (3-1) lost to Pacelli last week, snapping FPD’s 7-game winning streak dating back to last…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Warner Robins visits Houston County

The Demons (3-1) had lost the last two games against Houston County, including a 41-7 loss in 2023. The Bears (3-0) had scored 44 points per game this season and were ranked #9 in Class 5A.

September 6, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Demons battled the Houston County Bears at Freedom Field on Friday night. The Demons (3-1) had lost the last two games against Houston County, including a 41-7 loss in 2023. The Bears (3-1) had scored 44 points per game this season and were ranked #9 in Class 5A. Bill Shanks has the…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Tattnall hosts Calvary Christian

The Trojans (3-1) had won two straight after dropping their season opener. The Knights (0-3) lost to Mount de Sales last week, 7-6. The team was averaging just three points per game.

September 6, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Tattnall Square Trojans welcomed the Calvary Christian Knights on Friday night. The Trojans (3-1) had won two straight after dropping their season opener. The Knights (0-4) lost to Mount de Sales last week, 7-6. The team was averaging just three points per game. Check out the highlights from Jack Baynes Field. Categories: End Zone,…

According to the organization, dozens of new businesses have opened their doors in 2024, with more set to follow suit.

Crunch Fitness in Centerville honors the lives lost in the 9/11 attacks by challenging staff and members to climb 110 flights of stairs on the anniversary of the tragedy.

Perry (2-1) heads to Freedom Field Friday to face rival Veterans (0-3) in our Game of the Week.

Dozens of Democrats gathered at Overtyme Bar and Grill in Macon on Tuesday night to watch the presidential debate.

Although the millage rate remains the same, the decision will lead to higher property taxes for homeowners due to increased property values.

The center, which has 12 beds, offers dental, physical, and mental health services to homeless people as they leave Piedmont Macon Hospital.

"That's a pretty monumental thing that Martin Luther King was here," artist Kevin Scene Lewis said.

The Twiggs County School District has postponed all after-school events for Tuesday, including the softball game against Wilkinson County.

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.

Macon Touchdown Club chose its three Players of the Week for Week Four of the High School Football Season

The Mercer Bears (2-0) prepare to head north to face SoCon opponent, 14th ranked Chattanooga (0-2), in their conference opener.

All Telfair County School District schools will be closed on Tuesday, September 10 due to an ongoing threat investigation.

"She told me that she'd read all the books that she had and she wanted me to write her one. So, I promised her I would and this is the end product of that promise," former Governor Nathan Deal said of his late wife, Sandra Deal.

Christopher Cooper, the man charged with making "disturbing" threats of violence toward the Monroe County School District, made his first court appearance on Monday, with Judge Tommy Wilson setting his bond at $1 million.

Law enforcement and school officials across Middle Georgia are ramping up security measures in response to social media threats following last week's deadly school shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder.

The inaugural International City Experience in Warner Robins attracted hundreds of people to Perkins Field on Saturday.

The crash happened just after 2 p.m. Saturday.

The Indians (3-0) beat Central last week and came into this one scoring 30.5 points per game. The Gryphons (2-0) shut out Jefferson County last week, 45-0, and were averaging 41.5 points per game.

The Cougars (1-2) lost to Tattnall in Week One and lost to FPD last season, 46-28. The Vikings (2-1) lost to Pacelli last week, snapping FPD's 7-game winning streak dating back to last year.

The Demons (3-1) had lost the last two games against Houston County, including a 41-7 loss in 2023. The Bears (3-0) had scored 44 points per game this season and were ranked #9 in Class 5A.

The Trojans (3-1) had won two straight after dropping their season opener. The Knights (0-3) lost to Mount de Sales last week, 7-6. The team was averaging just three points per game.

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