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Featured, Local News, Wilcox County

UPDATE: Pineview mayor suspended by Georgia governor after theft indictment

Pineview Mayor Brandon Holt has been suspended by executive order of Georgia Governor Brian Kemp following his indictment on theft charges.
Dejon Campbell, Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (4/9/24):  Pineview Mayor Brandon Holt has been suspended by executive order of Georgia Governor Brian Kemp following his indictment on theft charges. Kemp issued the order on Tuesday as a result of Holt being charged with multiple felony counts of theft by taking on March 11. The indictment was reviewed by a commission appointed by the governor, which found…

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Featured, Local News, Treutlen County

Treutlen County secures $300,000 grant for essential road to boost new industrial park

The Georgia Department of Transportation has awarded Treutlen County a $300,000 grant to help fund construction of a new road off State Route 56 that will lead into the planned Georgia 16 Industrial Park.
Fiona King,

SOPERTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Department of Transportation has awarded Treutlen County a $300,000 grant to help fund construction of a new road off State Route 56 that will lead into the planned Georgia 16 Industrial Park. “We’ve been bypassed for growth opportunities for whatever reason, and now I feel like we are in the game,” Soperton Mayor John…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Man arrested on multiple charges after Macon standoff last month

Darion Hudson, a Macon man who was being sought by Bibb County deputies after they say he barricaded himself inside a home with a gun and three children last month, has been taken into custody.
Tucker Sargent,

Darion Hudson (Previous booking photo courtesy of Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Darion Hudson, a Macon man who was being sought by Bibb County deputies after they say he barricaded himself inside a home with a gun and three children last month, has been taken into custody. According to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Facebook post, Hudson, who…

Touch A Truck To Benefit Critical Care For Animal Angels
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Touch-A-Truck to benefit Critical Care for Animal Angels

The event will be Saturday, April 13 at the Southside Baptist Church parking lot in Warner Robins.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Critical Care for Animal Angels will be hosting ‘Touch-A-Truck’ on Saturday, April 13. The event will be at the Southside Baptist Church parking lot in Warner Robins from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Angela Polk with Critical Care for Animal Angels says there will be 10 trucks for people to see and interact with. There…

Broadway Graphic
Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Georgia News, Local News, WMGT

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigating fatal shooting at Riverview Hotel

The shooting occurred within the 200 block of Broadway.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that took place in the 200 block of Broadway on Tuesday at 3:01 a.m. Deputies found an unresponsive male with a gunshot wound at the Riverview Hotel. According to an incident report, a male was attempting to enter into a parked vehicle and was shot by the…

Andrews Shooting
Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Georgia News, Local News, WMGT

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigating fatal shooting on Andrews Drive

The shooting occurred within the 3800 block of Andrews Drive.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that took place in the 3800 block of Andrews Drive on Tuesday at 1:04 a.m. Deputies found an unresponsive male with a gunshot wound behind a residence. Deputy Coroner Ronnie Miley pronounced the male dead at the scene. The deceased has been identified as 51-year-old David Maynard Morris…

Clouds Expected To Stick Around For Awhile
Featured, Local News, Weather

Clouds expected to stick around for awhile

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning, everyone! This morning, we are starting out in the upper 50s to low 60s with a few showers in our northern areas. Today, we will see clouds and a few stray showers with a high in the 70s. The upcoming weather forecast indicates a mostly cloudy day with warm and slightly humid conditions. High…

Rutland Hosts Wilkinson County
Local Sports, Sports

HIGHLIGHTS: Rutland hosts Wilkinson County

The (16-1) Rutland Hurricanes hosted the Wilkinson County Warriors (4-12)
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The (16-1) Rutland Hurricanes hosted the Wilkinson County Warriors (4-12). Wilkinson County scored one run on an RBI Single in the Top 1st. However, the Hurricanes would score seven runs in the Bottom 1st to take the lead and never look back. The Warriors play GMC Prep Tuesday, while Rutland heads to Northeast Tuesday. Categories:…
41 Today, Baldwin County, Bibb County, Crawford County, Featured, Georgia News, Houston County, Jones County, Local News, WMGT

Macon Regional Crimestoppers searching for suspected criminals

Sergeant Thomas discussed the word of the day and the 5 wanted criminals on 41Today.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers Sergeant Greg Thomas visited 41Today on Monday 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. Can you help track down the following suspects? Matthew Dyer, male. He’s wanted by…

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Featured, Laurens County, Local News

Former Laurens County detention officer arrested

A former detention officer with the Laurens County Sheriff's Office has been arrested following a joint investigation with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).
Tucker Sargent,

Joseph Poss (Photo: Laurens County Sheriff’s Office)DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A former detention officer with the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office has been arrested following a joint investigation with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). According to a Laurens County Sheriff’s Office news release, 48-year-old Joseph Phillips Poss is charged with violation of oath of office and procuring prohibited items to…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Clouds and rain odds begin to climb tonight

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A cloudier pattern will takeover the next few days ahead of the next storm system. The Rest of the Evening It was a lovely day around Middle Georgia, and the sky cooperated for those who wished to view the Solar Eclipse. Now that that has passed, cloud cover will begin to increase ahead of a storm…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigating two burglaries at Macon Coliseum

According to the sheriff's office incident report, unidentified suspects broke into the Macon Mayhem offices, stealing cash and valuable equipment.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two commercial burglaries at the Macon Coliseum, reported to have happened on March 16 and March 20. According to the sheriff’s office incident report, unidentified suspects broke into the Macon Mayhem offices, stealing cash and valuable equipment. The first burglary happened in the early hours of March 16. Surveillance…

Local Sports, Sports

HIGHLIGHTS: Veterans gets the road win over ACE

The Veterans Warhawks (12-8) defeat the ACE Gryphons (16-6) on the road 6-4
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – In GHSA non region baseball, The Veterans Warhawks (12-8) defeated the ACE Gryphons (16-6) on the road by a score of 6-4. The Warhawks were down 1-0 before scoring four unanswered runs and eventually winning with two more runs in the top seventh. Veterans plays Jones County Saturday, while ACE takes on Spencer in a…

Beautiful Weekend On Deck For Middle Georgia
Featured, Local News, Weather

Beautiful weekend on deck for Middle Georgia

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sunshine will remain in abundance over Middle Georgia through the first weekend of April. The Rest of the Evening Skies will remain clear around Middle Georgia as the wind calms with the sunset. It will be a cool night with midnight temperatures in the upper 40s and lower 50s, and low temperatures in the upper 30s…
Featured, Health, Houston County, Local News

Warner Robins eye specialist urges proper protection for solar eclipse viewing

For most of Georgia, the moon will begin eclipsing the sun at 1:45 p.m. Monday.  The eclipse will then reach its max at 3:04 p.m., when just more than 80 percent of the sun will be behind the moon.
Denise Turner,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – When going outside Monday to see the full solar eclipse, make sure you protect yourself. Dr. Navid Khoshooee is an optometrist with Brown’s Eye Center in Warner Robins. He explains what you need to cover your eyes with before looking up into the sky. “One organization that sets the standards for that is the International…

South Dublin Chick Fil A
Featured, Laurens County, Local News

New Chick-fil-A in Dublin is officially open

The parking lot, drive-thru, and inside of the building was packed.
Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – South Dublin has a new Chick-fil-A, located at 2242 US-441, the parking lot, drive-thru, and inside of the building was packed for the opening day. Various customers have been waiting for the restaurant to open and we spoke David Roberts the Owner-Operator of South Dublin Chick-fil-A about how the opening went. “Oh we…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Coroner identifies man who died in Friday morning crash

The fatal collision happened at the intersection of Eisenhower Parkway and Second Street.
Denise Turner, Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (3:20 p.m.) – Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones identified the person who died in a crash Friday morning as 44-year-old Carlos Terrell Jordan. Jones confirmed Jordan was in the Crown Victoria. He also said the man’s wife is in critical condition. ORIGINAL STORY (7:22 a.m.): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One person is dead and three others are injured after an…

Fort Valley State University President Paul Jones United States Deputy Secretary Of Agriculture Torres Small Congressman Sanford Bishop Jr
Featured, Local News, Peach County

Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, Congressman Bishop discuss future of agriculture at Fort Valley State University

"The reality is our farmers are aging," Congressman Sanford Bishop Jr. said.
Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The average age of a farmer is 58. That’s according to United States Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Torres Small, who visited Fort Valley State University with Congressman Sanford Bishop, Jr. this week to talk with students and the college administration about the future of agriculture. After speaking with the administration, the two…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

GeorgiaFIRST Robotics Peachtree District Championship underway at Mercer University

The GeorgiaFIRST Robotics Peachtree District Championship began Thursday at Mercer University. It continues Friday and Saturday inside Hawkins Arena.
Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The GeorgiaFIRST Robotics Peachtree District Championship began Thursday at Mercer University. It continues Friday and Saturday inside Hawkins Arena. The championship is a competition between high school robotics teams across Georgia and South Carolina, and some of our local teams have joined the action. Houston County’s competitive robotics team, Team #3635 – Flying…

Local Sports, Sports

HIGHLIGHTS: Bleckley County swept East Laurens in a GHSA 1A D-1 Region Doubleheader

The Royals beat the Falcons in game one 10-0 and in game two 14-4 in a home sweep
Justin Dierkes,

COCHRAN, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Blackley County Royals (13-6) swept the East Laurens Falcons (3-18) at home Thursday as part of a GHSA 1A D-1 three game series this week. Game One of the doubleheader saw the Royals beat the Falcons 10-0, while Game Two had a similar result, with Bleckley County securing the win 14-4. The first game…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Winds slow some Friday as sun sticks around

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Winds won’t be as strong Friday afternoon as sunshine dominates the sky. The Rest of the Evening Some scattered cumulus clouds have begun to move into the northern counties of Middle Georgia. These will carry into tonight, however they should clear after midnight. Winds will slow to 5-12 mph from the northwest, however gusts could still…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Man dead, woman hospitalized after shooting at Bloomfield Townhomes

According to a Bibb County Sheriff's Office news release, the shooting happened at Bloomfield Townhomes, located at 4995 Bloomfield Road, just after 3 p.m.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead and a woman is in critical condition after a shooting Thursday. According to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release, the shooting happened at Bloomfield Townhomes, located at 4995 Bloomfield Road, just after 3 p.m. Deputies say they responded to the scene and discovered a 22-year-old woman and 48-year-old male with gunshot…
41 Today, 41 Today Community, Bibb County, Discover Middle Georgia, Featured, Georgia News, Local News, WMGT

Central City Apartments and new health center set to open in May

More than 200 applications have been submitted from the new apartments by Carolyn Crayton Park.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Depaul USA Daybreak in Macon is set to open the Central City Apartments and Phil and Alice Sheridan Health Center in May. Sister Theresa Sullivan, Director at Depaul USA Daybreak in Macon, says the new apartments will be mixed income housing. There are 82 units available, which include one and two bedroom apartments. There have been…