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Woman sentenced to 30 months for assisting felon’s escape from Bibb County Jail

A Macon woman was sentenced to 2.5 years in federal prison Wednesday for helping a convicted felon and others escape from the Bibb County Jail in 2023.

October 16, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Janecia Green (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon woman was sentenced to 2.5 years in federal prison Wednesday for helping a convicted felon and others escape from the Bibb County Jail in 2023. The sentencing came exactly one year after Johnifer Barnwell and three others escaped from the Bibb County Jail. Following her prison term, 31-year-old…

Fox City Witches Ride to raise money for breast cancer awareness

The event is October 19 at The Den, 84 East Johnson St. in Forsyth. Registration begins at 4:45 p.m. and the ride begins at 5:30 p.m.

October 16, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fox City Witches Ride is hosting the 3rd Annual Witches Ride to benefit United in Pink. The event is October 19 at The Den, 84 East Johnson St. in Forsyth. Registration begins at 4:45 p.m. and the ride begins at 5:30 p.m. Co-Organizer of Fox City Witches Ride and breast cancer survivor, Susan Harrell, says the…

Macon-Bibb County Fire Department maintains its Class 1 ISO Standing

The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department is the only one in Middle Georgia to hold the Class 1 Classification.

October 16, 2024

Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department announced its newest rating in the Public Protection Classification Report on Wednesday. Fire Chief Shane Edwards said the fire department maintained its Class 1 Standing. “We are one of 60 plus departments throughout the U.S. that are able to withhold this,” he said. “And you’ve got to remember, Macon-Bibb County was…

Record Number Of Early Voters In Georgia On First Day

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says record number of early voters on first day

Raffensperger added that he did a citizenship verification check to verify only American citizens were on the voter list.

October 16, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Early voting across Georgia began on October 15, and the state is witnessing a higher turnout than in previous years. “It started this morning, and we had record turnout throughout the day,” said Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. “By 1 o’clock, we had 155,000 people show up to vote, which exceeds our previous one-day early…

Perry Panthers Prepare To Welcome The Ware County Gators In The Week 10 Game Of The Week

The Perry Panthers Prepare to Welcome the Ware County Gators in our Week 10 Game of the Week

The Perry Panthers (5-2) and their undefeated Region 1-AAAA record host the Ware County Gators (3-3) who look to remain perfect in Region play as well

October 16, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

PERRY, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Perry Panthers are 5-2 so far this season, as they prepare to host the Ware County Gators in Region 1-AAAA action. Coming off back-to-back region victories, Perry has put up 136 total points in their last two wins to add to their already high scoring average, giving them 42 points a game. After allowing…

IBEW Local 1316 members rally in support of VP Harris

“This election is too important to sit out," IBEW Local 1316 business manager Stacey Mixson said. "So I encourage my fellow Georgians to vote early.”

October 15, 2024

Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As early voting begins in Georgia, The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) announced its support for Vice President Kamala Harris. Members of the union in Middle Georgia championed Harris’s record as the reason for their support of her run to the White House. “As Vice President, she helped pass the bipartisan infrastructure…

5 People Arrested Macon Youth Football Game Gfx

5 arrested after shots fired at youth football game in Macon

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says deputies from the Special Response Team (SRT) was called to the scene just before 7 p.m. on October 5

October 15, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Donta Williams Sr., Alisha Wynn, Shantia Hamilton, Latesha Williams and Jevar Hollingshed (Photos: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A youth travel football game at Henderson Stadium earlier this month ended with shots fired and a “melee” involving several people. Five people were arrested, according to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Facebook post on Tuesday. The post said deputies…

UPDATE: Man wanted in connection with hit-and-run death of 3-year-old now in custody

Deputies say John Paul Battle Jr. turned himself in around 7:20 Tuesday night.

October 15, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

John Paul Battle Jr. (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (10/15): Deputies say John Paul Battle Jr. turned himself in around 7:20 Tuesday night. He was taken to the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center and is charged with homicide by vehicle and leaving the scene of a crime. UPDATE (10/15): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance…

GSP: Man dies after Dodge County hit-and-run; driver arrested

A pedestrian was struck and killed in a hit-and-run on Cochran Highway near Bates Road on Saturday, October 12, according to Georgia State Patrol (GSP).

October 15, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

DODGE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A pedestrian was struck and killed in a hit-and-run on Cochran Highway near Bates Road on Saturday, according to Georgia State Patrol (GSP). GSP confirmed by email that troopers from Post 17 in Dublin responded to scene. Investigators determined a vehicle hit the pedestrian, 30-year-old Chris Snellgrove, before fleeing the scene. Snellgrove was airlifted to…

Atrium Health Navicent introduces new technology to diagnose lung cancer

Atrium Health Navicent cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Anthony Holden, says the new ION Robotic Bronchoscopy procedure has been in use over the past 5 months and helped 75 patients.

October 15, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent has been using a new minimally-invasive procedure to diagnose lung cancer. Atrium Health Navicent cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Anthony Holden, says the new ION Robotic Bronchoscopy procedure has been in use over the past 5 months and helped 75 patients. The new procedure allows physicians to examine the airways of the lungs to diagnose…

Sweater weather expected Wednesday

October 15, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will top off in the low to mid 60s around Middle Georgia Wednesday afternoon. The Rest of the Evening Skies will largely stay clear through the evening and into tonight, however a few isolated cirrus clouds are expected to pass overhead at some point this evening/overnight. It will be rather chilly as north-northwest winds…

Visit Milledgeville to host 21st annual Deep Roots Festival

The Deep Roots Festival will also have a steak cookoff, as well as a competition for best peach dessert and bloody mary.

October 15, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Visit Milledgeville is hosting the 21st annual Deep Roots Festival. The event will be October 19 in Downtown Milledgeville. Entry to the festival area is free and open to the community. The market will be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and music will go from 10 a.m. until about 11 p.m. Milledgeville Councilman District 4,…

Mercer University’s ‘Building the Beloved Community’ symposium begins Tuesday

All events are free and open to the public, although you will have to RSVP for meals.

October 15, 2024

Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer University is getting ready for the 19th annual Building the Beloved Community symposium. According to a news release, the event will feature talks and panels and will include a keynote address from Dr. Christina Edmondson, an anti-racist advocate, educator and author. Special guest Dr. Woody Register will also speak. All events are free and open…

Loaves and Fishes Ministry held annual Breast Cancer Walk-a-thon

The event honored those affected by breast cancer, including Board Member, Mrs. Edwina Beall and Client Friends like Mrs. Brenda Moore and Mr. Freddie Pearson.

October 15, 2024

Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – You might have seen a splash of pink in downtown Macon Tuesday morning. Loaves and Fishes Ministry held its yearly Breast Cancer Walk-a-Thon as it celebrated its 57th anniversary. Board President Chloe Napier says the event honored those affected by breast cancer, including Board Member, Mrs. Edwina Beall and client friends like Mrs. Brenda Moore and Mr….

Mercer Bears Heads To Birmingham To Face Off Against Samford Bulldogs Saturday

The Undefeated 7th Ranked Mercer Bears prepare for a tough SOCON Battle with Samford Saturday

The Mercer Bears (6-0) and Head Coach Mike Jacobs talk at Monday's press conference about what the Bears need to do to beat the Samford Bulldogs (2-3) Saturday in Brimingham

October 15, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The undefeated Mercer Bears take their 6-0 record on the road to face the 2-3 Samford Bulldogs in Birmingham, Alabama on Saturday at 3 p.m. Eastern. During Monday’s weekly press conference, Mercer Head Coach Mike Jacobs, Defensive Coordinator Jahmal Brown, and Senior Runningback Dewayne McGee all spoke on what this 7th ranked Bears team has…

Anchor of Hope Foundation hosts 13th annual golf tournament

Executive director Carrie Owen says they're a non-profit that supports families with children who have development disabilities across Georgia.

October 14, 2024

Denise Turner,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Anchor of Hope Foundation is hosting its 13th annual golf tournament at River Forest. Executive director Carrie Owen says they’re a non-profit that supports families with children who have development disabilities across Georgia. Owen says they use the money for several programs such as scholarships, respite care and resources, and that they help families in…

Macon-Bibb County Pedestrian Safety Review Board holds annual walk to remember pedestrian victims

The death of a 3-year-old on Monday was the sixth pedestrian death in Macon-Bibb County in 2024.

October 14, 2024

Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb County Pedestrian Safety Review Board held a walk on Monday to honor pedestrians who have died in the county. Zakiya Muhammad joined members of the board in their annual walk. Muhammad says her twin brother Daniel Muhammad was hit and killed while walking in Macon in 2013. “I think the biggest…

Loaves and Fishes celebrates 57 years of serving Middle Georgia

President, Chloe Napier, says Loaves & Fishes aims to serve and improve the quality of life for the poor and homeless in Middle Georgia.

October 14, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Loaves & Fishes, a non-profit in Middle Georgia, is celebrating 57 years of serving the community. President, Chloe Napier, says Loaves & Fishes aims to serve and improve the quality of life for the poor and homeless in Middle Georgia. Napier says the non-profit is celebrating this month with a variety of events to give back…

Starting to cool again Tuesday

October 14, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will return to the 70s Tuesday after being in the 80s to begin the week. This Evening Strong breezes have been present around the Peach State this afternoon courtesy of a cold front passing through. Skies have also been rather sunny. While the afternoon was a bit warm with much of the region climbing into…

Macon Regional Crimestoppers seek public’s assistance to capture suspects

Today's word of the day: Consistency

October 14, 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? Daja…

Man arrested for burglary at Cube Smart Storage in Macon

It was reported that multiple units were broken into when the business experienced loss of power, due to the recent hurricane.

October 14, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested on October 10 in connection with the burglary of a commercial business in Macon that happened on October 9, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to Cube Smart Storage, which is located at 400 Pio Nono Avenue, on October 9. It was reported that multiple units were broken into…

Lineman of the Week: Dublin High School

October 11, 2024

David Tufts,

Tonight, we lift up and celebrate Flint Energies Power Lineman of the Week, Justin Johnson, and high school football lineman, Antwain Hudson of Dublin 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

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Northeast visits Dublin in our Game of the Week

The Raiders (5-2, 5-1) had won five games in a row since losing their season opener to the Peach County Trojans. The Fighting Irish (7-0, 6-0) had allowed just three points in the last three games. Dublin was ranked #2 in Single-A.

October 11, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Dublin Fighting Irish hosted the Northeast Raiders in our Game of the Week on The End Zone in Week 9. The Raiders (5-2, 5-1) had won five games in a row since losing their season opener to the Peach County Trojans. The Fighting Irish (7-0, 6-0) had allowed just three points in the last three…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: East Laurens travels to ACE

The Falcons (2-4, 1-4) were playing their first game in nearly a month after losing to Dodge County on September 20. The Gryphons (4-3, 3-3) were on a two-game losing streak and had been outscored 94-3 in those games.

October 11, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The ACE Gryphons welcomed the East Laurens Falcons to Perkins Field on Friday night. The Falcons (2-4, 1-4) were playing their first game in nearly a month after losing to Dodge County on September 20. The Gryphons (4-3, 3-3) were on a two-game losing streak and had been outscored 94-3 in those games. Tucker Sargent has…

A Macon woman was sentenced to 2.5 years in federal prison Wednesday for helping a convicted felon and others escape from the Bibb County Jail in 2023.

The event is October 19 at The Den, 84 East Johnson St. in Forsyth. Registration begins at 4:45 p.m. and the ride begins at 5:30 p.m.

The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department is the only one in Middle Georgia to hold the Class 1 Classification.

Raffensperger added that he did a citizenship verification check to verify only American citizens were on the voter list.

The Perry Panthers (5-2) and their undefeated Region 1-AAAA record host the Ware County Gators (3-3) who look to remain perfect in Region play as well

“This election is too important to sit out," IBEW Local 1316 business manager Stacey Mixson said. "So I encourage my fellow Georgians to vote early.”

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says deputies from the Special Response Team (SRT) was called to the scene just before 7 p.m. on October 5

Deputies say John Paul Battle Jr. turned himself in around 7:20 Tuesday night.

A pedestrian was struck and killed in a hit-and-run on Cochran Highway near Bates Road on Saturday, October 12, according to Georgia State Patrol (GSP).

Atrium Health Navicent cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Anthony Holden, says the new ION Robotic Bronchoscopy procedure has been in use over the past 5 months and helped 75 patients.

The Deep Roots Festival will also have a steak cookoff, as well as a competition for best peach dessert and bloody mary.

All events are free and open to the public, although you will have to RSVP for meals.

The event honored those affected by breast cancer, including Board Member, Mrs. Edwina Beall and Client Friends like Mrs. Brenda Moore and Mr. Freddie Pearson.

The Mercer Bears (6-0) and Head Coach Mike Jacobs talk at Monday's press conference about what the Bears need to do to beat the Samford Bulldogs (2-3) Saturday in Brimingham

Executive director Carrie Owen says they're a non-profit that supports families with children who have development disabilities across Georgia.

The death of a 3-year-old on Monday was the sixth pedestrian death in Macon-Bibb County in 2024.

President, Chloe Napier, says Loaves & Fishes aims to serve and improve the quality of life for the poor and homeless in Middle Georgia.

Today's word of the day: Consistency

It was reported that multiple units were broken into when the business experienced loss of power, due to the recent hurricane.

The Raiders (5-2, 5-1) had won five games in a row since losing their season opener to the Peach County Trojans. The Fighting Irish (7-0, 6-0) had allowed just three points in the last three games. Dublin was ranked #2 in Single-A.

The Falcons (2-4, 1-4) were playing their first game in nearly a month after losing to Dodge County on September 20. The Gryphons (4-3, 3-3) were on a two-game losing streak and had been outscored 94-3 in those games.

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