MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning, everyone! This morning, temperatures are in the upper 60s to low 70s, which is much warmer than yesterday at this time. Today we will see pop up showers and thunderstorms with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. The rain chance extends into the overnight hours! Wednesday afternoon will see the low 90s…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer University Outfielder Jackson Cherry has announced he will be entering the transfer portal. The Redshirt Junior hit a .290 batting average this past season with 18 home runs and 54 RBI’s to go along with 60 hits and 45 runs. The 2023 All-SOCON second team player played in 54 games and started in 53,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District has launched its summer meal program, offering free breakfast and lunch to children throughout the county. Summer is now in full swing, and many families are facing the challenge of providing regular meals for their kids. The program, which is open to all students under 18 years old, has already seen…
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…
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…
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, 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?…
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…
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:…
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…
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,”…
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, 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…
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, 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.,…
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,…
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, 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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…