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Keep Macon Bibb Beautiful 50th Anniversary May 16 2024

Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful celebrates its 50th anniversary

"50 years, that's a long time," Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful Executive Director Asha Ellen said.

May 16, 2024

Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful celebrated its 50th anniversary at Vineville United Methodist Church on Thursday with its annual awards luncheon. The awards luncheon is held to recognize various individuals, groups or companies who have helped and contributed to keeping the community beautiful over the year. “50 years, that’s a long time, and we were…

2024 C.H.A.M.P.S. Graduation held at Hawkins Arena

The 2024 C.H.A.M.P.S. Graduation was held at Mercer University's Hawkins Arena Thursday.

May 16, 2024

Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 2024 C.H.A.M.P.S. Graduation was held at Mercer University’s Hawkins Arena Thursday. According to a news release C.H.A.M.P.S. (Choosing Healthy Activities and Methods Promoting Safety) is a program founded in 2003 by the Georgia Sheriff’s Association. The program lasts 12 weeks and is taught by Bibb County Deputy Sheriffs who provide education for…

Storms return tomorrow; stay through the weekend

May 16, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new storm system will bring plenty of chances for rain starting Friday and lasting through the weekend. This Evening and Overnight Scattered clouds from the afternoon will clear initially heading into tonight, however thicker clouds will begin to arrive from the west after midnight. This is thanks to a warm front passing through, increasing temperatures…

Houston County graduation date and times set

All five commencement ceremonies will be held May 24-25 in Perry, at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Reaves Arena.

May 16, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County School District has released the times and dates for this year’s high school graduation ceremonies. All five commencement ceremonies will be held May 24-25 in Perry, at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Reaves Arena. The school district says each graduate will receive 10 tickets for graduation. It says original tickets will…

Middle Georgia Regional Airport simulates plane crash exercise

The airport is required by law to perform this exercise every three years.

May 16, 2024

Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Smoke filtered into the sky, as Bibb County Emergency crews sped to a burning bus in the middle of a runaway, simulating a downed plane at the Middle Georgia Regional Airport. “We’re simulating a commercial service aircraft accident, with roughly 33 passengers onboard and we’re using this as an opportunity to review our airport emergency plan,”…

Visit Macon to host free license plate day

Attendees can get their new license plates installed for free and have complimentary Kona shaved ice.

May 16, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Visit Macon is hosting a free license plate day at Luther Williams Field. The event will be on May 21 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit Macon will be offering free license plates while supplies last. Attendees can get their new license plates installed for free and have complimentary Kona shaved ice. Gary Wheat,…

Sunny Thursday expected! Rain again Friday

May 16, 2024

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all! This Thursday morning is off to a good start with temperatures in the low to mid-60s. Today we will see plenty of sunshine with temperatures breaking into the upper 80s. No rainfall is expected for today, so please go outside and enjoy the sunshine! As we head into Friday, rainfall…

FPD Baseball Prepares for GIAA AAAA State Championship Series

The Vikings look to win their third State Title in program history; their first championship in the GIAA

May 16, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The FPD Vikings baseball team is back in the state championship game and ready to win a title for the first time in 14 seasons. Two years ago, fourth year Head Coach Greg Moore led this team to the elite eight, then all the way to the Class AAAA final four last season in their…

Five Middle Georgia men sentenced in dog-fighting operation tied to drug trafficking

Federal sentences handed down for conspiracy involving dog fighting and drug trafficking in Laurens and surrounding counties

May 15, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

MGNDUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Five Middle Georgia men have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a large-scale dog-fighting operation linked to a drug trafficking conspiracy, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Georgia. The 96 dogs rescued during the investigation were found in searches related to a drug trafficking conspiracy in Laurens,…

Cooler night tonight, hot day tomorrow

May 15, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will fall into the low 60s overnight before climbing above average tomorrow afternoon. This Evening Scattered cumulus clouds overhead will clear out through this evening and the early overnight hours. Expect the westerly breezes to slow a bit as they shift more towards the northwest tonight at about 5-10 mph. Low temperatures will reach the…

Decision 2024: Meet Leland Olinger, Candidate For Georgia House District 25, Republican Primary

Decision 2024: Meet Leland Olinger, candidate for Georgia Senate District 25, Republican Primary

Early voting began on April 29 and ends on May 17. Election Day will be May 21.

May 15, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Republican candidates are qualified for the upcoming Georgia Senate District 25 election. Leland Olinger and Rick Williams are competing to win the Republican nomination in the upcoming primary election. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with each candidate ahead of the May 21 election. Candidate name: Leland Olinger Running for: Georgia Senate District 25 Campaign Website: Facebook MONICA- Good…

UPDATE: Arrest made in Fair Street death investigation

A 28-year-old man is now in custody in connection with the death last month of 29-year-old Rashad Shaquille Reddick.

May 15, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek, Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (5/15/24): A 28-year-old man is now in custody in connection with the death last month of 29-year-old Rashad Shaquille Reddick. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says investigators served an arrest warrant on Kahlid Harper at a home in the 5100 block of Nesbit Drive following an investigation. He’s being held at the Bibb County Jail and does…

Golden Hour Foundation aims to help moms in Middle Georgia

The non-profit will be hosting a diaper and formula drive for mothers in need within Baldwin County.

May 15, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

BALDWIN COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Golden Hour Foundation Inc. will be hosting a diaper and formula drive for mothers in need within Baldwin County. Taleija Bennerson, CEO/President of The Golden Hour Foundation Inc., says they are still accepting diapers and formula donations. They will be accepting donations from May to July. Bennerson says the mission of the non-profit is…

Macon-Bibb election supervisor: Some early voters got wrong ballots, but problem is now fixed

Some early voters in Macon-Bibb received incorrect ballots reflecting outdated district lines.

May 15, 2024

Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Some early voters in Macon-Bibb County received incorrect ballots reflecting outdated district lines. Election Supervisor Tom Gillon says the issue affected voters in Commission Districts Six and Nine. Gillon says the error was discovered and corrected, but acknowledged the importance of vigilance moving forward. “We’ve figured that out, and we’ve updated the system, so hopefully that’s…

Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful to host free paper shredding event

The goal is to prevent identity theft and make sure that people can keep their documents safe and confidential.

May 15, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful and the Macon Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority are hosting a free paper shredding event. The free paper shredding event will be on May 17th in the rear parking lot of Luther Williams Field located inside of Carolyn Crayton Park. The event will be from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. or…

Dry Spell For Today And Thursday! Enjoy Temperatures In The 80s!

Dry for most today! Beautiful Thursday!

May 15, 2024

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Good Afternoon to you all! After a thunderstorm moved through Middle Georgia this morning, we can look forward to great weather this afternoon! Temperatures are expected to reach the 80s with plenty of sunshine, making it a perfect day to enjoy the outdoors. On Thursday, we’ll wake up to slightly cooler temperatures in the low…

Howard Sophomore Isaiah Respert Wins ‘Most Positive Student Athlete’ Award in Football Category

Of all the nominations across the entire state of Georgia, Respert wins 'most postive student athlete' award in football

May 15, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Last week, Howard Sophomore Isaiah Respert won the ‘Most Positive Student Athlete’ award in the Football category. The award comes from coaches and teachers nominating student athletes, who they think exemplify the most positive student athlete they know. Respert was honored to win the award. “You can ask my mom, when I found out I…

2 juveniles arrested, accused of breaking into home

Dispatchers stated the caller saw two people attempting to break into a home through a window, and they also tried to get inside a nearby vehicle.

May 14, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

CORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two 15-year-olds are in custody, accused of attempting to break into a car and then breaking into a home on Tuesday. According to the Cordele Police Department, officers responded to the 500 block of N. 2nd St. in reference to a burglary in progress around 4:30 a.m. Dispatchers stated the caller saw two people attempting to…

Macon Regional Crimestoppers Searching For Suspected Criminals

UPDATE: One suspect from Macon Regional Crimestoppers list caught

Sergeant Thomas discussed the word of the day and 5 wanted criminals on 41Today.

May 14, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

UPDATE- (5/14): The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says Jarvis Jordan is now in custody. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers Sergeant Greg Thomas visited 41Today to highlight five wanted suspects. 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….

Scattered storms possible this evening

May 14, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An incoming cold front will instigate scattered storms this evening and overnight. This Evening Mostly cloudy skies will hang with Middle Georgia through the rest of Tuesday and into the overnight hours. Isolated to scattered storms will likely fire up during the suppertime hours, becoming more widespread from about 10 pm until 2 am. For…

Decision 2024: Meet Tori Branum, candidate for Georgia House District 20, Republican Primary

Early voting began on April 29 and ends on May 17. Election Day will be May 21.

May 14, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Republican candidates are qualified for the upcoming Georgia House District 20 election. Larry Walker and Tori Branum are competing to win the Republican nomination in the upcoming primary election. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with each candidate ahead of the May 21 election. Candidate name: Tori Branum Running for: Georgia House District 20 Campaign Website: toriforgeorgia.com MONICA-…

NewTown Macon celebrates 2024 Great American Main Street Award

There will be new housing, new businesses and new hotels in Downtown Macon.

May 14, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – NewTown Macon has been awarded the 2024 Great American Main Street Award. Emily Hopkins, Vice President of External Affairs and Main Street Macon Manager at NewTown Macon, says this award is the highest honor that is given out by Main Street America. The award recognizes comprehensive downtown revitalization. Hopkins says this award is about Macon pulling…

Roberta-Crawford Chamber of Commerce to host Georgia Jug Festival

There will be a 5K/1 mile fun run, kiln sale, auction, live music and more.

May 14, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 19th Annual Georgia Jug Festival in Roberta is set to take place with events on May 17 and May 18. There will be events from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Old Knoxville Courthouse and events from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. at David Bailey Park. Nicki McDonnell and Patti Temple from the…

Operation Reawaken’s third demolition complete in Warner Robins’ Commercial Circle

"We not just talking about it now, we're doing something about it," Councilman Clifford Holmes, Jr. said.

May 14, 2024

Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rubble is the only thing left standing Tuesday after the former CarSource building was demolished as part of the third phase in ‘Operation Reawaken’ in Warner Robins’ Commercial Circle. According to a news release, the third phase represents a continuation of the city’s commitment to progress and innovation. The city has been…

"50 years, that's a long time," Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful Executive Director Asha Ellen said.

The 2024 C.H.A.M.P.S. Graduation was held at Mercer University's Hawkins Arena Thursday.

All five commencement ceremonies will be held May 24-25 in Perry, at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Reaves Arena.

The airport is required by law to perform this exercise every three years.

Attendees can get their new license plates installed for free and have complimentary Kona shaved ice.

The Vikings look to win their third State Title in program history; their first championship in the GIAA

Federal sentences handed down for conspiracy involving dog fighting and drug trafficking in Laurens and surrounding counties

Early voting began on April 29 and ends on May 17. Election Day will be May 21.

A 28-year-old man is now in custody in connection with the death last month of 29-year-old Rashad Shaquille Reddick.

The non-profit will be hosting a diaper and formula drive for mothers in need within Baldwin County.

Some early voters in Macon-Bibb received incorrect ballots reflecting outdated district lines.

The goal is to prevent identity theft and make sure that people can keep their documents safe and confidential.

Of all the nominations across the entire state of Georgia, Respert wins 'most postive student athlete' award in football

Dispatchers stated the caller saw two people attempting to break into a home through a window, and they also tried to get inside a nearby vehicle.

Sergeant Thomas discussed the word of the day and 5 wanted criminals on 41Today.

Early voting began on April 29 and ends on May 17. Election Day will be May 21.

There will be new housing, new businesses and new hotels in Downtown Macon.

There will be a 5K/1 mile fun run, kiln sale, auction, live music and more.

"We not just talking about it now, we're doing something about it," Councilman Clifford Holmes, Jr. said.

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