MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – High temperatures around Middle Georgia will again reach the triple digits in many spots Wednesday. This Evening Skies will stay sunny around Middle Georgia while temperatures stay in the upper 90s for most of the evening. Overnight skies will remain mostly clear as temperatures drop into the lower 70s and upper 60s, around average for this…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Ahead of Thursday’s debate with President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, Middle Georgia union workers tell 41NBC everyone needs to pay close attention because the future of unions is uncertain if Trump wins. During a news conference Tuesday morning, some union workers said if Biden is re-elected, their protections are guaranteed, but if Trump…
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Washington County Sheriff’s Office says an inmate was found dead in his cell on Tuesday morning. A jailer found the inmate unresponsive in his cell at approximately 7:17 a.m. The inmate was recently transferred from the Walton County Sheriff’s Office on June 14. The Eastman Office of the Georgia Bureau of Investigations and Washington…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mentor’s Project of Bibb County hosted the annual Summer Girls Conference in Warner Robins. Speakers from local organizations spoke to the girls about an array of topics with the hopes of helping them make good choices for themselves. Skills ranged from using correct silverware while dining at fine dining restaurant and different types of…
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Centerville is hosting the Annual Independence Day Celebration in Center Park. Tess Chambers, Special Events and Marketing Coordinator, says that parking and entry are free for the event. There will be food trucks, yard games and live music. There will also be a patriotic drone light show over Center Park. The celebration is…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here’s this week’s Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia’s food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, June 17 and Friday, June 21, 2024. All scores of 69 and below (considered unsatisfactory on the state’s scale) are shown in red. All scores between 70 and 99 are shown in black. All scores…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon ranked as one of the top ten best towns to visit in America in 2024 according to CNN. Macon had high scores in musical heritage, cultural attractions, and architecture. Macon ranked number 7 on the list of 10. “It was really cool to see how they were able to take one of the videos that…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all! Triple digit heat is expected to continue for today. Make sure you practice your summertime safety tips if you have to go outside. At least humidity will be lower than it was yesterday. Rain chances remain low over today and Wednesday. It will increase into the 40 percent range as we…
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston County High School Quarterback Antwan Hill committed to Memphis University on Saturday. The 6’5″ 220lbs four star recruit enters his senior season with the Bears as the number one ranked QB in the state. Hill is the highest ranked QB to commit to the Tigers in the modern ranking era. Categories: Local Sports,…
MIDDLE GEORGIA – (41NBC/WMGT) – All over Middle Georgia, youth baseball has been showing out. The Bloomfield Pride 12U squad won their second state title in a row for back to back years winning the title. The Cochran-Bleckley County Recreation Department 6U and 8U teams both won their diamond state titles as well. All three teams will be heading to…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Just one week after his decommitment from the University of Southern California, Warner Robins’ five star edge rusher Isaiah Gibson announced his commitment to the University of Georgia Mondy night on X. The number one edge rusher and seventh best prospect in the state will be joining an already elite recruiting class that sits…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer University football welcomed twelve new players to their football team on Monday from the Division One FCS Transfer Portal Class. Mercer has been ranked the number four D-1 FCS class so far this offseason, according to AthLink.net. The new players coming to Macon from their previous university for the 2024 season are: WR Apollos…
41NBC’s Bill Shanks sat down with Wilcox County Patriots head coach Rob Stowe to discuss their upcoming season. Categories: Coach’s Corner Tags: high school football, Wilcox County Patriots
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A driver is dead after a crash on I-75 south Monday afternoon in Monroe County. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the driver crossed the median going north at the Rumble Road exit, into on coming traffic going south and hit the side of a semi-truck. The collision caused the vehicle to catch fire. The…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Perry residents are voicing their concerns over the potential demolition of the nearly 100-year-old “New Perry Hotel”. The iconic building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has become a big part of the community throughout the years. Over 200 concerned citizens have already voiced their concern. Historic preservationist, Caitlin Mee, has emphasized the cultural…
JACKSON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man in Monroe County is being held in jail without bond. According to a recent Facebook post by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, it had received complaints about suspected drug activity at a home on Ruby Road in Jackson. The Sheriff’s Office says after a lengthy investigation, it obtained a search warrant and found methamphetamine…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A cold front that brought a few storms early Monday will not bring any drop to temperatures around Middle Georgia. This Evening While a couple of small, isolated showers will remain possible through the early evening, skies for much of the region will be mostly sunny. Clear skies are expected overnight with low temperatures in the…
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says a person drowned in the Ocmulgee River at Popes Ferry boat ramp on Sunday. Deputies responded to a missing person call at 9:05 p.m. on Sunday at Popes Ferry boat ramp, located off GA Highway 87. Witnesses told deputies that a person had disappeared while swimming from a shallow…
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? Melvin…
DODGE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Dodge County Fire Department says a man was swept under water by the swift current in the Ocmulgee River and drowned on Sunday. Dodge County Fire and EMA were dispatched to the McCranie Boat Landing for a possible drowning around 7 p.m. Dive teams searched on Sunday evening, but had to cease operations due…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that took place at the Family Dollar in Macon. The commercial armed robbery happened on Monday before 10 a.m. at the Family Dollar, located at 4925 Bloomfield Rd. A man entered the store and brandished a firearm. The man demanded money from the store clerk and…
(UPDATE 6/24/24) The Warner Robins Police Department have identified a suspect and taken him into custody. Quintin Mclin has been charged with criminal damage to property. (ORIGINAL 6/21/24) WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Police Department (WRPD) is investigating the defacement of a mural that happened on Friday at 114 S. Commercial Circle. Just after 1 p.m., officers responded…
BLECKLEY COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cochran-Bleckley County will host the inaugural 4th of July Independence Day Celebration. Melissa Barker, President/CEO Cochran-Bleckley Chamber of Commerce, says this event is free and open to everyone. There will be food trucks, inflatables, family games and activities, a glow run/walk and fireworks. Food trucks and activities begin at 6 p.m., the glow run/walk will…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all! Triple digit heat is expect to affect the area this week. Make sure you practice your summertime safety tips. At least humidity will be low this week. However we will not see much rain. This will not help drought conditions here in the area. The most rain expect is about a…