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Candidates for State Representative District 145 run off race highlight their platforms before early election begins

The run off election is set for Monday, June 10 and ends Friday, June 14.

June 5, 2024

Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dr. Juawn Jackson is in a run-off for State Representative District 145 against his opponent Tangie Herring. I met with Dr. Jackson at the Pendleton Homes, a Macon project, he grew up in as he knocked on doors and spoke with potential voters. “All of my life has been in service to Macon-Bibb County. I think…

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigating armed robbery at Corner Grocery

Masked suspect demands money, flees on foot; no injuries reported

June 5, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a commercial robbery that happened around 11 a.m. Wednesday at Corner Grocery, located at 2057 Walnut Street. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, a masked male suspect entered the store, brandished a firearm and demanded money from the store clerk. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of money, the…

New Stage Play, “Angel’s Palace,” debuts in Macon

Friday, June 7th at Center Hill Baptist Church. The address is 1555 Cedar Avenue.

June 5, 2024

Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new stage play called, “Angels Palace,” is debuting in Macon before making stops in five others in cities like Birmingham, Alabama. The play is directed by Clarice Jones, the Assistant Director, Eulandria Montford stopped by the 41NBC studio and gave 41NBC’S News Anchor Denise Turner a summary of what the play is about. Montford says, the…

‘MADD,’ hosts 20th Golden Shield event to honor Law Enforcement for service

Driving drunk is the cause of up to 28% of all auto fatalities.

June 5, 2024

Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Driving drunk is the cause of up to 28% of all auto fatalities in Georgia and across the national, according to the Regional Executive Director of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Jill Arrington. She says it’s important to raise awareness of such a preventable crime. “We are not anti-drinking, we are not anti- businesses related to alcohol….

Another pop up rain chance for this evening

June 5, 2024

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all! This morning we are starting off in the upper 60s to low 70s for this Wednesday morning! Today we are going to see another chance of pop up showers and thunderstorms. This afternoon temperatures will be in the upper 80s to low 90s. The showers and storms will continue for tomorrow…

Mercer Baseball Student-Athletes earn Academic All-District

Graduate student Noah Best, Senior Connor Todaro, and Junior Colton Cosper each earn the award

June 4, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Three Mercer University baseball student-athletes – graduate student Noah Best, Senior Connor Todaro, and Junior Colton Cosper – all earned Academic All-District Honors Tuesday from the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team. Best holds a 4.0 GPA while pursuing a Master’s Degree of Higher Education – Higher Ed Leadership and is set to graduate this…

Hawkinsville to host Juneteenth Celebration

This year's theme is "Remembrance, Resilience, Reinvention."

June 4, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Hawkinsville Unity, a grassroots nonpartisan group, will be hosting a Juneteenth celebration. The Juneteenth celebration will be at James A. Colson Park on June 15. The opening ceremony begins at 11 a.m. and the event ends at 5 p.m. Bernice Banks, a member of Hawkinsville Unity, says this is a family-friendly event that is free. There…

Scattered storms likely this evening/tonight, hotter tomorrow

June 4, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Pop up storms are likely for much of Middle Georgia the rest of today and into tonight, however their odds drop tomorrow. This Evening Partly cloudy skies from the afternoon will see storm activity fire up more as we roll through suppertime and into tonight. No severe weather is expected, however heavy rain, lightning and thunder,…

Peach County Traffic Stop Drug Discovery

Peach County traffic stop uncovers 453 pounds of marijuana worth nearly $1 million

Deputy stops pickup truck on I-75, leads to major drug trafficking arrest

June 4, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Photos: Peach County Sheriff’s OfficePEACH COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A traffic stop by a Peach County deputy late Monday night led to the discovery of 453 pounds of marijuana, valued at approximately $906,000, according to a Peach County Sheriff’s Office Facebook post. Around midnight, a deputy stopped a pickup truck with a camper shell on I-75 southbound. During the search,…

Macon Bacon head coach Easton Waterman joins Miami Marlins; Daniel Duarte promoted

Waterman departs for Miami Marlins; Duarte takes over as Macon Bacon head coach

June 4, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Bacon announced Tuesday head coach Easton Waterman will be leaving the team to join the Miami Marlins as their complex catching coach. Assistant coach Daniel Duarte is being promoted to head coach, according to a team news release. Waterman, who has led the Macon Bacon for the last two seasons, shared his excitement about…

UPDATE: Man surrenders after standoff in Warner Robins

Johnny Knight has surrendered after negotiations with the Warner Robins Police Department SWAT Team.

June 4, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek, Godfrey Hall,

(UPDATE 6/5 at 1:00 p.m.) Warner Robins Police Chief Wayne Fisher held a press conference going into more detail of the situation. “In around 8:00 in the morning, Warner Robins Police Department members responded to an address on Johns Road in reference to a domestic incident. During that time, when the officer responded on scene, they did find a…

Coroner: 65-year-old man dead after fatal house fire

The fire happened on 363 Lincoln Avenue in the Pleasant Hill neighborhood overnight.

June 4, 2024

Sevyn Talbert, Monica Diaz-Meek, Godfrey Hall,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A 65-year-old man is dead after a fatal house fire in Macon, according to Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones. The fire happened on 363 Lincoln Avenue in the Pleasant Hill neighborhood overnight. Coroner Ronnie Miley pronounced Bernard Taylor dead on the scene at 12:07 am. Chief Shane Edwards says the fire is ruled as accidental. Edwards says…

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Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores May 27-31

Here's this week's Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, May 27 and Friday, May 31, 2024.

June 4, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

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, May 27 and Friday, May 31, 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…

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms Today

Pop up rain and thunderstorms possible

June 4, 2024

Chris Denmark,

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…

Mercer’s Jackson Cherry Enters Transfer Portal

Mercer University Outfielder Jackson Cherry has announced he will enter the transfer portal after four seasons with the Bears

June 3, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

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,…

Bibb County Summer Meal Program provides free meals for hundreds of children

The Bibb County School District has launched its summer meal program, offering free breakfast and lunch to children throughout the county.

June 3, 2024

Fiona King,

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-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.

June 3, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

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.

June 3, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

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

June 3, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

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

June 3, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

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.

June 3, 2024

Clayton Poulnott, Monica Diaz-Meek,

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.

May 31, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

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.

May 31, 2024

Fiona King,

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 Festival Pageant Interview

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.

May 31, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

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,”…

The run off election is set for Monday, June 10 and ends Friday, June 14.

Masked suspect demands money, flees on foot; no injuries reported

Friday, June 7th at Center Hill Baptist Church. The address is 1555 Cedar Avenue.

Driving drunk is the cause of up to 28% of all auto fatalities.

Graduate student Noah Best, Senior Connor Todaro, and Junior Colton Cosper each earn the award

This year's theme is "Remembrance, Resilience, Reinvention."

Deputy stops pickup truck on I-75, leads to major drug trafficking arrest

Waterman departs for Miami Marlins; Duarte takes over as Macon Bacon head coach

Johnny Knight has surrendered after negotiations with the Warner Robins Police Department SWAT Team.

The fire happened on 363 Lincoln Avenue in the Pleasant Hill neighborhood overnight.

Here's this week's Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, May 27 and Friday, May 31, 2024.

Mercer University Outfielder Jackson Cherry has announced he will enter the transfer portal after four seasons with the Bears

The Bibb County School District has launched its summer meal program, offering free breakfast and lunch to children throughout the county.

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.

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

Today's word of the day: Family

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

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.

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

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

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