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Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Outreach Section provides programs for youth

Outreach Section provides mentoring, tutoring and sports programs to keep Bibb County youth safe this summer

July 2, 2024

Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As summer rolls on in Middle Georgia, the focus is on ensuring the safety of our youth and steering them away from summer crime. Lieutenant Reginald Thomas with the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Outreach Section says the sheriff’s office is committed to nurturing the county’s youth. “If we promote the greatness of Bibb County, then the…

Rain odds elevate Wednesday

July 2, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Scattered storms are likely around Middle Georgia Wednesday afternoon. This Evening It’s been a cooler day around the region courtesy of added cloud cover. Despite this, rain odds have stayed low through the afternoon and should stay that way this evening as well. The southernmost counties may see a shower or two this evening or overnight….

Inmate dead at Washington State Prison, investigation underway

The cause of death has not been released, and the Georgia Department of Corrections says there are no reports of an altercation.

July 2, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An inmate was found dead at the Washington State Prison, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. Torrey Forrester was found dead on Monday. The cause of death has not been released, and the Georgia Department of Corrections says there are no reports of an altercation. Forrester’s body was turned over to the county coroner…

15-year-old shot at birthday party in Warner Robins

Officers responded to a call about shots being fired at 410 Lake Front Drive at 11:39 p.m.

July 2, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek, Fiona King,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A teen is injured after being shot at a birthday party in Warner Robins on Monday, according to a press release from the Warner Robins Police Department. Officers responded to a call about shots being fired at 410 Lake Front Drive at 11:39 p.m. According to Lieutenant Justin Clark, four teenagers were driving away from…

Macon-Bibb County Fire Department urges people to use caution on Fourth of July

Lt. Jeremy Webb, Macon-Bibb County Fire Department, says it is important to wear eye protection and gloves if you plan on using fireworks or sparklers.

July 2, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Fourth of July celebrations are underway across Middle Georgia and the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department is urging people to use caution when using fireworks and sparklers. Lt. Jeremy Webb, Macon-Bibb County Fire Department, says it is important to wear eye protection and gloves if you plan on using fireworks or sparklers. In addition, it is also…

Some Macon-Bibb voters’ addresses challenged

A new state law that went into effect on Monday is taking a deeper look at voters' addresses. This is to make sure voters live where they say they do to make sure there's no voter fraud.

July 2, 2024

Tanya Modersitzki,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC WMGT) – A new state law that went into effect on Monday is taking a deeper look at voters’ addresses. This is to make sure voters live where they say they do to make sure there’s no voter fraud. In a packed Macon-Bibb Board of Elections special meeting Monday night, voters wanted to hear how the new…

Tire safety even more important as record Fourth of July travel expected

A record number of Americans are expected to travel for the Fourth of July, which makes tire safety all the more important.

July 2, 2024

Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — June 24-July 3 marks National Tire Safety Week, and according to AAA, a record number of Americans are expected to travel for the Fourth of July. That makes tire safety all the more important. Gina Snider, the District 3 Communications Officer for the Georgia Department of Transportation, wants you to know what you…

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Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores June 24-28

Here's this week's Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, June 24 and Friday, June 28, 2024.

July 2, 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, June 24 and Friday, June 28, 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…

Not as hot today!

July 2, 2024

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good Morning to you all! Today will be hot, but not as hot as we have been which is good. So get out and enjoy the weather for today! Temperatures are back in the upper 90s for the 4th of July. More details in the video above! Have a good one! Follow Meteorologist Chris Denmark…

Three Macon Bacon players selected to CPL All-Star Team

LHP Andrew Elkhill, C David Stokely, & LHP Jagger Iovinelli were all selected to the Coastal Plain League's Western All-Star Team

July 1, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – With the Coastal Plain League’s annual All-Star game next week, three Macon Bacon players have shined enough to catch the attention of the CPL to make the CPL Western All Star team. Left handed pitchers Andrew Elkhill and Jagger Iovinelli have made the CPL All-Star team after posting an ERA of 3.8 and 4.35 respectively,…

Macon Mayhem’s “Coach Cam” Leaving

Newly appointed Macon Mayhem Interim Head Coach Caleb Cameron announced he is leaving the organization

July 1, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Add another big change to the list for the Macon Mayhem this off season. As interim Head Coach Caleb Cameron announced on Facebook he will be leaving the Macon Mayhem organization after seven years. “It is with a heavy heart that I announce I will be leaving the Macon Mayhem organization after 7 amazing years,”…

Bibb deputies make arrest in connection with February shooting at dollar store

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says a suspect is in custody in connection with a shooting at a dollar store earlier this year that resulted in a person being struck by gunfire.

July 1, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Daveion Hopkins (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says a suspect is in custody in connection with a shooting at a dollar store earlier this year. According to the sheriff’s office, Daveion Deshun Hopkins was arrested on June 21 in connection with a February 17 shooting at Family Dollar on Houston Avenue that…

NewTown Macon creates Hype Hounds Approved program to boost downtown business

The Hype Hounds Approved program will allow dog influencers and their owners to promote local businesses to new audiences.

July 1, 2024

Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A program will allow dog influencers and their owners to promote local businesses to new audiences. As part of the program, called Hype Hounds Approved, NewTown Macon says participating businesses that allow dogs to come inside or sit in outdoor patio areas will be given sidewalk decals and window clings before the end…

Non-profit steps in to feed Macon children as Summer Meals Program ends

Mentors Project of Bibb County to provide meals to 500 children weekly

July 1, 2024

Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District’s Summer Meals Program has ended, but a local non-profit is stepping in to make sure Macon’s children don’t go hungry the rest of the summer. Starting Monday, the Mentors Project of Bibb County aims to distribute meals to feed 500 children each week. Executive director June O’Neal says the organization is…

A bit cooler Tuesday

July 1, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia will see a bit of a cool down Tuesday thanks to added cloud cover. This Evening Partly cloudy skies and isolated storms are likely around the region for the remainder of Monday. A couple showers or storms will also be possible overnight. It will be calm and muggy with lows in the low to…

Georgia law enforcement ready to crack down on drivers illegally passing school bus

Addy's law is in effect as of July 1st.

July 1, 2024

Tanya Modersitzki,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – — Starting Monday July 1st, Middle Georgia law enforcement is cracking down on drivers who illegally pass school buses. It’s a new law called Addy’s Law. It’s named after an 8-year-old girl who died trying to cross the street to get to her bus. Even though summer just started, it’s not too early to think about…

Macon Regional Crimestoppers searching for wanted suspects

Today's word of the day: Obedience

July 1, 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?…

Heat Advisory for today

July 1, 2024

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good Morning to you all! A heat advisory is in place for this afternoon! That means that heat indices will range for 100 to 108. We also have the chance for a few strong afternoon thunderstorms. Tomorrow will be cooler but still humid. Temperatures are back in the upper 90s for the 4th of July. …

HIGHLIGHTS: Bacon pick up the win at home over the Owls 4-2

The Macon Bacon (10-18) got win number 10 on Friday night over the Forest City Owls (18-8)

June 28, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Bacon got their 10th win of the season in front of packed home crowd on Friday night. The Bacon took down the West Division first place Forest City Owls 4-2. After taking the lead 2-0 in the Bottom Second, the Bacon never looked back. Macon will travel to Boone to take on the…

Two Bacon players make 2024 CPL Select Team

RHP Bradley Pendley & C David Stokely have been selected to the 2024 Coastal Plain League's Select Team

June 28, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Coastal Plain League’s 2024 Select Team has selected two Macon Bacon players to join their squad. Right handed pitcher Bradley Pendley and Catcher David Stokely will be joining the team as they face the USA National Collegiate Summer team this weekend at the National Training Complex in Cary, North Carolina. Categories: Local Sports,…

Coach’s Corner: East Laurens Falcons

41NBC's Bill Shanks sat down with East Laurens Falcons head coach Jesse Hicks to discuss their upcoming season.

June 28, 2024

David Tufts,

41NBC’s Bill Shanks sat down with East Laurens Falcons head coach Jesse Hicks to discuss their upcoming season. Categories: Coach’s Corner Tags: East Laurens Falcons, high school football

UPDATE: Deputies say Garland Warren found; authorities investigate discovery in Butts County

The Spalding County Sheriff's Office said Friday night that Garland Warren, who was reported missing earlier this month from Laurens County, has been found.

June 28, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE: In a separate Facebook post, Laurens County Sheriff Larry Dean said he was “very sorry” for this outcome. “So many people including family, friends, law enforcement, firemen and many other volunteers put their heart and time into searching for Mr. Garland,” he wrote. “This is not the outcome we were praying for.” This is a developing story. Check back…

Macon-Bibb County offers cooling centers amid rising temperatures

Local recreation centers provide free water, relief from heat

June 28, 2024

Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC) MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — With temperatures set to climb in the days and weeks ahead, Macon-Bibb county and local organizations are teaming up to offer more options for cooling and hydration to those in the community. The Macon-Bibb County Recreation Department is opening four of its centers to those who are struggling outdoors: L.H. Williams, Memorial…

Cochran man sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for Savannah bank robbery

David Wayne Stanley ordered to pay restitution and serve additional prison time for violating supervised release

June 28, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

David Wayne Stanley (Photo: Chatham County Police Department)SAVANNAH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Cochran man has been sentenced to more than 13 years in federal prison for robbing a Wells Fargo Bank in Savannah, according to a news release from the office of Jill E. Steinberg, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. U.S. District Court Chief Judge R. Stan…

Outreach Section provides mentoring, tutoring and sports programs to keep Bibb County youth safe this summer

The cause of death has not been released, and the Georgia Department of Corrections says there are no reports of an altercation.

Officers responded to a call about shots being fired at 410 Lake Front Drive at 11:39 p.m.

Lt. Jeremy Webb, Macon-Bibb County Fire Department, says it is important to wear eye protection and gloves if you plan on using fireworks or sparklers.

A new state law that went into effect on Monday is taking a deeper look at voters' addresses. This is to make sure voters live where they say they do to make sure there's no voter fraud.

A record number of Americans are expected to travel for the Fourth of July, which makes tire safety all the more important.

Here's this week's Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, June 24 and Friday, June 28, 2024.

LHP Andrew Elkhill, C David Stokely, & LHP Jagger Iovinelli were all selected to the Coastal Plain League's Western All-Star Team

Newly appointed Macon Mayhem Interim Head Coach Caleb Cameron announced he is leaving the organization

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says a suspect is in custody in connection with a shooting at a dollar store earlier this year that resulted in a person being struck by gunfire.

The Hype Hounds Approved program will allow dog influencers and their owners to promote local businesses to new audiences.

Mentors Project of Bibb County to provide meals to 500 children weekly

Addy's law is in effect as of July 1st.

Today's word of the day: Obedience

The Macon Bacon (10-18) got win number 10 on Friday night over the Forest City Owls (18-8)

RHP Bradley Pendley & C David Stokely have been selected to the 2024 Coastal Plain League's Select Team

41NBC's Bill Shanks sat down with East Laurens Falcons head coach Jesse Hicks to discuss their upcoming season.

The Spalding County Sheriff's Office said Friday night that Garland Warren, who was reported missing earlier this month from Laurens County, has been found.

Local recreation centers provide free water, relief from heat

David Wayne Stanley ordered to pay restitution and serve additional prison time for violating supervised release

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