Macon-Bibb Emergency Management Agency launches new app

The new app allows you to not only check the weather, river and lake levels, but you can also notify your friends or family of your location for safety reasons.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb Emergency Management Agency has launched a new app. Macon-Bibb EMA says it created the MBCAlert App to provide disaster and emergency information. “Communicating with the public is one of the most important aspects of emergency management,” EMA Director Spencer Hawkins said. “The development and release of the MBCAlert smartphone app adds another layer of…

GDC: Telfair State Prison inmate killed in altercation

Wilson was serving a 20-year sentence for armed robbery out of Tift County.

MCRAE-HELENA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —An inmate at Telfair State Prison is dead after an altercation on Saturday, according to a news release from the Georgia Department of Corrections. While the investigation is still in the preliminary stages, GDC confirms Lamar Wilson was killed after injuries he sustained during an altercation with another inmate. Investigators believe Wilson was the aggressor. His body…

Summer conditions are here for Middle Georgia

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Near average temperatures are expected to begin the new month along with isolated storm chances. This Evening Temperatures will stay in the mid to upper 80s while the sun is out around the region as some afternoon clouds try to clear out this evening. A few isolated showers or a thunderstorm will be possible through this…

Macon Regional Crimestoppers seeks public’s assistance in identifying suspects

Today's word of the day: Family

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?…

UPDATE: Man who died after falling from his bike in south Macon identified

When arriving on scene, deputies say they found the man lying near a bicycle at the rear of a home.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead after falling off his bike Thursday afternoon in south Macon. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says it received a call around 3:15 p.m. about an unresponsive man within the 3300 block of Pio Nono Circle. When arriving on scene, deputies say they found the man lying near a bicycle at the rear…

GHSA announces football changes for 2024 season

GHSA Executive Director Robin Hines confirmed Friday morning that the 2024 High School Football Championship games will be played December 16-18, five days later than last season.

GEORGIA – (41NBC/WMGT) – GHSA Executive Director Robin Hines confirmed Friday morning that the 2024 High School Football Championship games will be played December 16-18, five days later than last season. The five playoff rounds will have Thanksgiving week off for the first time since 1905 due to scheduling conflicts. The playoff dates will take place as follows: Nov. 8-9:…

Community leaders celebrate Atrium Health Amphitheater with plaque

Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller says the amphitheater has already brought in around 23 to 24 million dollars this year.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A plaque was unveiled at the Atrium Health Amphitheater in Macon on Friday, as a thank you to those who were involved in its creation. The inscription on the plaque reads: “This is what Team Macon-Bibb looks like – people, organizations, and companies – working together to make something wonderful happen for all people,” words spoken…

Georgia Peach Queens preparing for annual Georgia Peach Festival

Teen Miss Georgia Peach and Little Miss Georgia share their excitement for the upcoming Georgia Peach Festival.

PEACH COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The 2024 Georgia Peach Queens are preparing for the upcoming Georgia Peach Festival. Miss Georgia Peach, Teen Miss Georgia Peach, Junior Miss Georgia Peach, Little Miss Georgia Peach, and Tiny Miss Georgia Peach will be at the Georgia Peach Festival. The Georgia Peach Queens will be in the parade and also signing autographs. “It means so much,”…

Partly to mostly cloudy weekend likely to begin June

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia will see more cloud cover over the weekend compared to the past few days. This Evening   Partly sunny skies will see a bit more clouds start to arrive as the evening rolls by. Middle Georgia will see pleasant conditions tonight as temperatures stay in the lower 80s and upper 70s through the evening…

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office searching for individual connected to theft

Anyone with information can contact the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office at 478-994-7010 or Investigator Yalonda Mercer at 478-994-7043, ext. 256.

MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man who was involved in a theft by shoplifting case. Deputies say the theft took place on May 30 at approximately 9:52 p.m. at the Dollar General in High Falls. Anyone with information can contact the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office at 478-994-7010 or Investigator Yalonda Mercer…

Georgia Peach Festival returns to Fort Valley, Byron

There will be a parade, live music, food vendors, the world's largest peach cobbler and more.

PEACH COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Georgia Peach Festival returns to Fort Valley and Byron. Tisa Horton, President of the Georgia Peach Festival, says there will be a parade, live music, and food vendors. There will also be arts and crafts, music, fireworks, and the world’s largest peach cobbler. Attendees can go to the peach wagon and pick peaches for $5…

Warner Robins PD utilizing Red Speed cameras in school zones during Summer

Red Speed cameras near Northside High School will be fully operational starting June 3.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Warner Robins Police Department is reminding community members as the Summer school session begins that Red Speed cameras will be fully operational starting June 3. The cameras near Northside High School will enforce the speed limit by capturing vehicles traveling at 11 mph or more over the posted limit from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.,…

Wanted fugitive arrested at Holiday Cove Apartments in Forsyth

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office found marijuana, crack cocaine, and drug related objects in the apartment.

MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office arrested a wanted fugitive at the Holiday Cove Apartments. Edwin Harris was hiding out at the Holiday Cove Apartments and had active felony arrest warrants, according to Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Anna Watkins. Deputies obtained a search warrant for one of the apartments and discovered marijuana, crack cocaine,…

Meet New Warner Robins Air Force Commander

The Deputy Commander is ready to serve our airmen and the community.

HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Meet Deputy Commander Major General Frank Bradfield III.  He’s the new leader at the headquarters of Air Force Reserve Command at Robins Air Force Base. The Major General has been serving in the military for more than 30 year and serving in this position for about a month.  Now, he is ready to serve our…

Houston County man pleads guilty, sentenced to life with possibility of parole after deadly shooting

Back in November of 2018, the Warner Robins Police Department found 29-year-old Natasha Reyes dead her kitchen floor with multiple gunshot wounds. 

HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-  43-year-old Rodney Helms entered a guilty plea to malice murder in the Superior Court of Houston County on May 28. According to the Houston County District Attorney’s Office, Helms was sentenced to life with the possibility of parole. Back in November of 2018, the Warner Robins Police Department found 29-year-old Natasha Reyes dead her kitchen floor…

Not very May like for the last day of May

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  Good morning, everyone! This morning, temperatures are in the upper 50s to mid-60s, which is much cooler than yesterday at this time. It almost doesn’t feel like the last day of May. This afternoon, we’ll stay dry with temperatures reaching the mid to upper 80s under mostly sunny skies. It’s perfect weather for outdoor activities. On…

Former Perry Panther Maurice Hayes Jr Commits to UGA

The 6'2" Cornerback decommitted from Bowling Green State before making his announcement Thursday

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Former Perry Panthers student athlete Maurice Hayes Jr has accepted a PWO offer from the University of Georgia to play Cornerback for the Bulldogs. The 6’2″ three star athlete has decommitted from Bowling Green State after making the commitment last year. Hayes Jr is a top 150 cornerback in the nation. Categories: Local Sports,…

Teenager arrested in multi-county high speed chase

Bibb County Sheriff's Office S.R.T. Unit deputies help arrest a 16-year-old after he led Peach County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a pursuit in a possibly stolen vehicle.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff’s Office S.R.T. Unit deputies help arrest a 16-year-old after he led Peach County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a pursuit in a possibly stolen vehicle. In a recent Facebook post by the Bibb County Sheriff’s office, it says according to a report, speeds reached more than 100 mph as the teen crossed over into…

HIGHLIGHTS: Bacon fall to 1-5 after a 6-3 loss to the Blowfish

The Macon Bacon (1-5) lost to the Lexington County Blowfish (3-2) by a final score of 6-3

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Coming off a win Wednesday night, in the third home game for Macon, the Bacon lost to their West Division opponent, the Lexington County Blowfish 6-3 to fall to a record of 1-2 at home and 1-5 overall. They head back on the road to Florence to take on the Flamingos Friday night with the…

National Pickleball Tournament in Macon draws people in from around the country

"I think this is probably the nicest indoor pickleball facility I've ever seen."

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A National Pickleball Tournament is currently underway at Rhythm and Rally in Macon. The four-day event, hosted by UTR Sports, has attracted over 500 players vying for the chance to play on the national stage. Competitors from across the country traveled to Macon for this tournament. Participants like Yoyo Monroe came all the way from Long…

Dr. Anissa Jones launches campaign for Georgia State House District 143

She outlined some of her focuses as public safety, infrastructure, and economic development.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dr. Anissa Jones has officially launched her campaign to fill the Georgia State House District 143 seat, being vacated by House Minority Leader Representative James Beverly. Dr. Jones is a well-known figure in the Middle Georgia community. She’s the former Vice Chair of the Macon Water Authority Board, and the first African-American Chiropractor to establish a…

Society Garden to host Mimosa Festival

There will be five different craft mimosas, specialty cocktails and live music.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Society Garden is hosting the Annual Macon Mimosa Festival. The event will be June 1 through June 2 from noon to 6 p.m. Brad Evans, Owner of Society Garden, says there will be five different craft mimosas, specialty cocktails and live music. There will also be brunch-style food offerings from the on-site food truck Lilianas. General…

Visit Macon offering Soul Sight Historic Tours

Tours can be booked online, over the phone, or in-person.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Visit Macon is hosting Historic Soul Sights Van Tours. The tour showcases soulful stories at the city’s most historic sites. The Historic Soul Sights Van Tours are available on the second Friday & Saturday of each month. The 1-hour tours are offered in English and now Spanish. Lake Lambert, Mobile Visitor Center Manager at Visit Macon, says…

Slightly warmer Friday

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will rise back into the upper 80s (and maybe lower 90s) Friday afternoon. This Evening Mostly clear skies from the afternoon will stay that way through the evening. After midnight the region will likely see scattered clouds overhead as temperatures drop into the mid to upper 50s rolling into Friday morning. Ambient wind overnight will…