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…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Police Department says a man is dead after a motorcycle crash Saturday night. According to a news release, the crash happened just before 8 o’clock on Elberta Road. Officers say they found 31-year-old Ryan Cooper in the front yard of 1018 Elberta Road with “extensive injuries” and transported him to a local…
FileMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says a second person drowned in the Ocmulgee River Friday, marking two drownings in the river in one day. Deputies responded to Frank Amerson Park just after 6 p.m. following a report of a possible drowning. Witnesses told deputies they saw their friend go under the water and tried to help…
(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County and River Edge Behavioral Health hosted an open house ceremony and tour of the Tiny Cottages of Macon on Friday. The newly-completed homes in East Macon will offer a second chance to those in the area who are homeless or suffer from mental health or substance abuse disabilities. River Edge partnered…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Thousands of families in Macon-Bibb County were able to take home fresh fruits and vegetables, thanks to a massive food distribution event organized by Atrium Health Navicent, along with their partners, on Friday. The drive-thru event, held on Eisenhower Parkway, saw a big turnout, with cars lining up for hours as families came to receive their…
FileUPDATE (9:45 p.m.) – Bibb County deputies reported a second drowning in the Ocmulgee River Friday night. UPDATE (4:15 p.m.) – Bibb County deputies identified the man who drowned on Friday as 33-year-old Billy Scott Carter. His family has been notified. ORIGINAL STORY (3:12 p.m.): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 33-year-old man drowned in the Ocmulgee River on Friday afternoon…
(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Lady Tee’s Cakes n’ More celebrated its grand opening on Friday. The new bakery, located at 132 East Church Street in Sandersville, offers a variety of sweets and more items. Owner Catina Dixon gave an emotional speech, talking about how her mother was her inspiration, how baking is her passion and how she…
(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)UPDATE (6/21/24): The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office located Garland Warren’s vehicle at Dollar General on North McDonough Rd. Deputies say he may have a small dog with him. Warren may have left the area traveling on foot with the small dog. He was last seen wearing blue jeans and a shirt with stripes. Anyone with information can…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Faith Strong is hosting the Family and Leadership Summit, which is open to everyone. Pastor Dawn Hodges says Macon Faith Strong is a non-profit that helps build community through partnerships. Their mission is to establish entities and create new opportunities so individuals can live better lives. The Family and Leadership Summit will have five areas…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Parents with children in the criminal system, this upcoming seminar could give you some tools you can use to navigate the juvenile justice system to better help your child. On Saturday, United Way of Central Georgia through its’ Community School’s United Initiative is hosting a seminar called, “Know Your Rights.” Parents will learn about topics like:…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all! An area of low pressure developing off the eastern coast of Georgia will increase rain chances to finish the week. Aside from the likelihood of storms, highs will reach the mid-90s in the afternoons, with northeast winds at 6-12 mph, gusting over 17 mph. Humidity will also rise as the low-pressure…
FLORENCE, South Carolina – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon lost their 15th game of the season tonight on the road in Florence to the Flamingos 11-1. This is back to back losses to Florence on back to back nights. The Bacon lost 6-5 on Wednesday night at Luther Williams Field. The Bacon come back home Friday night to face the Blowfish…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Board of Education approved the final adoption of the Superintendent’s FY 2025 Recommended Budget on Thursday. The budget, which supports priorities such as literacy, readiness, engagement, capacity, retention, and school improvement, aims to address key areas for the upcoming school year, according to the district’s “Board Brief.” Raises for teachers and staff “A…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The award winning stage play, Secrets, will be at the Douglass Theatre for two weekends in June. Amanda Niqole, producer, says this play is for couples or for people who are single. The play explores the dynamics of relationships and the struggles couples face. Wallace Demarria, lead in Secrets, says the play is about a couple…
(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – About 200 middle school students in Bibb County attended the Flight Summer Camp Career Fest on Thursday. Guest mentors, representing 36 different careers, spoke with students at Peter G. Appling Middle School. The students learned about how the mentors got into their fields, obstacles they faced along the way and more. Dominique Nichols,…
Courtesy: Jack in the BoxMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fast food chain restaurant Jack in the Box is set to open five restaurants in the Macon market. The move comes as part of the company’s expansion into the state of Georgia, with plans to open a total of 15 restaurants across the state. Jack in the Box, headquartered in San Diego,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Gang Unit arrested two men in connection to a burglary that occurred Thursday afternoon. Deputies passed Houston Grocery located at 4315 Houston Avenue and noticed a white passenger vehicle backed in at the side of the closed business. One of the men was removing property from inside the business, then loading…