Macon-Bibb to open world’s largest indoor Pickleball facility at Macon Mall, first tournament set for December

Macon-Bibb County is set to unveil what leaders say is the largest indoor Pickleball facility in the world. The two-story facility at Macon Mall, which opens to the public next month, is also getting set to host the Candy Cane Classic Tournament on December 16 and 17.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County is set to open what leaders say is the largest indoor Pickleball facility in the world. The two-story facility at Macon Mall, which opens to the public next month, is also getting set to host the Candy Cane Classic Tournament on December 16 and 17. The tournament, organized by Visit Macon and the Southern…

Storms possible tomorrow

Good Evening, Today we saw partly cloudy skies and above average temperatures. As we head into the overnight hours temperatures will not drop off that much we will be in the upper 50s to low 60s. Tomorrow morning we will see a few showers early in the morning. As we head into the late morning hours to early afternoon we…

Sen. Warnock tours Ocmulgee Mounds, pushes for National Park status

Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock toured the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park in Macon on Monday, recognizing the importance of the park in the broader Ocmulgee River Corridor with an announcement of a bipartisan effort to make the park Georgia's first national park and preserve.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock toured the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park in Macon on Monday, recognizing the importance of the park in the broader Ocmulgee River Corridor with an announcement of a bipartisan effort to make the park Georgia’s first national park and preserve. “It is a living testament to our intertwined histories,” Warnock said. The…

Sheriff praises teamwork in recapture of all Bibb County Jail escapees

Bibb County Sheriff David Davis says the operation was a team effort across multiple agencies.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – More than one month ago, four inmates escaped from the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center. As of Saturday, all of the inmates are now back in custody. Monday, Bibb County Sheriff David Davis spoke at a news conference about the efforts that went into capturing the escapees. “Our citizens should be very proud of the work…

Macon-Bibb Fire Department encourages safe turkey frying this holiday season

The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department wants to remind Middle Georgians to take proper safety measures to make sure their turkey frying goes off without incident.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department wants to remind Middle Georgians to take proper safety measures to make sure their turkey frying goes off without incident. Their first piece of advice? Keep your distance. “When you’re deep frying turkeys, you want to make sure you’re a safe distance from your house,” fire safety director Jeremy Webb said…

Help Crimestoppers track down these wanted suspects

Sergeant Greg Thomas visited 41Today to highlight five suspects wanted across Middle Georgia.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers Sergeant Greg Thomas visited 41Today to highlight the five most wanted suspects right now. 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? Ronald Winther, male.  He’s…

UPDATE: Man arrested in connection with fatal motorcycle crash

A person is in custody in connection with a fatal crash over the summer.

UPDATE (11/19): A person is in custody in connection with a fatal crash over the summer. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says 31-year-old Caleb Levi Hendrix of Macon was taken into custody just before 5 p.m. Sunday. He was wanted for homicide by vehicle, driving under the influence (drugs), driving on the wrong side of the roadway and superior court…

Lineman of the Week: Tattnall Square Academy

Tonight we lift up and celebrate Flint Energies Power Lineman of the week Zach Wilson and high school football lineman Cade Hodgin of Tattnall Square Academy—both lineman working 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

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Mary Persons hosts Crisp County in our Game of the Week

The Bulldogs (10-1) had won 9 games in a row and were scoring 33 points per game while only giving up 13 per game. This was their first 10-win season since 2018. The Cougars last played Mary Persons in 2020 and 2021 and won both games.

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mary Persons Bulldogs welcomed in the Crisp County Cougars on Friday night for the second round of the playoffs. The Bulldogs (10-1) had won 9 games in a row and were scoring 33 points per game while only giving up 13 per game. This was their first 10-win season since 2018. The Cougars last played…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Bleckley County hosts Irwin County

The Royals had won seven in a row and were averaging 37 points per game. The Indians beat Temple last week, 41-17.

COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bleckley County Royals hosted the Irwin County Indians at Royal Stadium Friday night. The Royals had won seven in a row and were averaging 37 points per game. The Indians beat Temple last week, 41-17. The winner of this game would play the Mt. Vernon-Prince Avenue Christian winner. Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags:…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Warner Robins takes on Ware County

The Demons were scoring 31 points per game while giving up 26. The Gators beat Warner Robins in the state championship game last year and had beaten the Demons two years in a row.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Demons welcomed the Ware County Gators to McConnell-Talbert Stadium on Friday night. The Demons were scoring 31 points per game while giving up 26. The Gators beat Warner Robins in the state championship game last year and had beaten the Demons two years in a row. The winner of this game would…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: FPD battles Strong Rock Christian

The Vikings had won two in a row and beat Strong Rock 41-7 in 2021. The Patriots beat Stratford in a GIAA 4A play-in game last week, 21-12.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The FPD Vikings hosted the Strong Rock Christian Patriots in the opening round of the GIAA playoffs. The Vikings had won two in a row and beat Strong Rock 41-7 in 2021. The Patriots beat Stratford in a GIAA 4A play-in game last week, 21-12. The winner would play Bethlehem Christian or Tattnall Square next week….

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Dooly County takes on Jenkins County

Dooly County was scoring 26 points per game and giving up 26 points per game. Jenkins County was scoring 39 points per game this season.

VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Dooly County Bobcats battled the Jenkins County Eagles in the second round of the playoffs Friday. Dooly County was scoring 26 points per game and giving up 26 points per game. Jenkins County was scoring 39 points per game this season. The winner of this game would get the winner of Greene County-Bowdon game. Here…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: John Milledge welcomes Tiftarea

The Trojans had won 60 games in a row while beating teams by an average margin of 27 points per game. The Panthers had lost to John Milledge three times during the Trojans' win streak, with their last win coming in 2021.

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The John Milledge Trojans battled the Tiftarea Panthers at Trojan Field on Friday night in the second round of the playoffs. The Trojans had won 60 games in a row while beating teams by an average margin of 27 points per game. The Panthers had lost to John Milledge three times during the Trojans’ win streak,…

Macon Health Club to reopen after 10 years

"This has been a very long time coming."

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In a joint press conference Friday, Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller and the Macon-Bibb Urban Development Authority, Executive Director Alex Morrison announced the Macon Health Club will reopen after being closed for nearly a decade. The revamp of the current building will be led by the Macon-Bibb UDA, which now has ownership of the property after…

Mercer WBB falls to Georgia by 20 (highlights)

UGA has won 29 consecutive games against Mercer.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Georgia Bulldogs stormed into Hawkins Arena and dominated the Mercer Bears 77-57. The most significant factor in the game was turnovers, with Georgia forcing 20 turnovers and scoring 32 points off of the Bears’ mistakes. Deja Williams led the Bears with 14 points, 6 assists, and 3 steals. Mercer is 1-3 on the season and looks…

The End Zone Game of the Week Preview: Mary Persons vs. Crisp County

The End Zone Game of the Week for Week 14 features a GHSA 3A 2nd-round matchup between the Mary Persons Bulldogs and the Crisp County Cougars.

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The End Zone Game of the Week for Week 14 features a GHSA 3A 2nd-round matchup between the Mary Persons Bulldogs and the Crisp County Cougars. The Bulldogs entered the state playoffs as one of the hottest teams in Georgia, with their only loss of the season occurring on August 25. They are currently on a…

Macon Burger Week 2023: Oh Honey Baking Co.’s ‘Macaron Burger’

We conclude our coverage of Macon Burger Week 2023 with a taste of something sweet instead of savory.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — We conclude our coverage of Macon Burger Week 2023 with a taste of something sweet instead of savory. 41NBC’s Draze Rozelle visited Ingleside and popped into Oh Honey Baking Co. Their entry is the “Macaron Burger.” It’s a chocolate macaron shell filled with a ganache patty with strawberry compote and buttercream toppings. They also have a…

UPDATE: Person of interest arrested in disappearance of Gabriella Dixon

19-year-old Jatarvius Deangelo Price was arrested in Juliette as a person of interest in the disappearance of Gabriella Dixon, a Macon 18-year-old reported missing on October 31.

Jatarvius Price (Bibb County Sheriff’s Office) Gabriella Dixon (Bibb County Sheriff’s Office) UPDATE (11/17): 19-year-old Jatarvius Deangelo Price was arrested in Juliette as a person of interest in the disappearance of Gabriella Dixon, a Macon 18-year-old reported missing on October 31. The arrest followed a search warrant execution in the ongoing investigation of Dixon’s case, according to the Bibb County…

AT&T boosts Macon’s economic growth with major fiber internet expansion

The internet service provider is expanding to 20,000 fiber locations for schools, businesses and residents. Fiber allows for faster internet speeds, which the company says will strengthen communications.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Whether you’re a student or small business owner in Macon-Bibb County, AT&T is working toward improving your internet connectivity by expanding its fiber internet services. The internet service provider is expanding to 20,000 fiber locations for schools, businesses and residents. Fiber allows for faster internet speeds, which the company says will strengthen communications. According to the…

UPDATE: Dublin man arrested in connection with homicide

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has arrested 43-year-old Kenneth Jurell Kates of Dublin in connection with Tyronda Hall's death.

UPDATE (11/16): The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has arrested 43-year-old Kenneth Jurell Kates of Dublin in connection with Tyronda Hall’s death. Kates is charged with murder. The GBI says he was taken into custody on Monday, November 13, following the Dublin Police Department’s request for GBI assistance in the investigation. On November 9, Dublin Police responded to a homicide…

Support children in need at 2nd annual Toys for Tots Ride sponsored by Houston County DA’s office

The Houston County District Attorney’s Office will host its 2nd annual Toys for Tots Ride on Saturday, November 18, starting at the Houston County Courthouse.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County District Attorney’s Office will host its 2nd annual Toys for Tots Ride on Saturday, November 18, starting at the Houston County Courthouse and ending at Walmart on Booth Road in Warner Robins. The charity motorcycle ride, starting at 11 a.m. following a 10 a.m. registration, is open to all who wish to support…

Atrium Health Navicent prepares time capsule for 2073

Atrium Health Navicent is looking toward the future by preparing a time capsule with artifacts from the present.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent is looking toward the future by preparing a time capsule with artifacts from the present. The time capsule is set to be opened 50 years from now in 2073. Items placed in the capsule include: • A booklet commemorating the Navicent Health Foundation’s 50th anniversary in 2023 • Memorabilia from the Macon-Bibb County…

Macon Burger Week 2023: The Library Taphouse & Kitchen’s ‘Three Little Pigs’ Burger

The Library Taphouse & Kitchen, located on Mercer University Drive, is showcasing its "Three Little Pigs" burger for Macon Burger Week.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Library Taphouse & Kitchen, located on Mercer University Drive, is showcasing its “Three Little Pigs” burger for Macon Burger Week. The Library, the 2022 Macon Burger Week winner with its “Bearenstain Bear” entry, is offering a pork lover’s dream this year. The 2023 entry features a beef brisket short rib patty topped with smoked pork…