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Decision 2024: Meet Phyllis Tufts Hightower, candidate for Georgia House District 149, Democratic Primary

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

May 8, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Democratic candidates are qualified for the upcoming Georgia House District 149 election. Floyd Griffin and Phyllis Tufts Hightower are competing to win the Democratic nomination in the upcoming primary election. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with each candidate ahead of the May 21 election. Candidate name: Phyllis Tufts Hightower Running for: Georgia House District 149 Campaign Website: Facebook…

Georgia Power hosts ‘Energy Exchange, Careers in Energy Exposure Day’ for Middle Georgia high school students

After a quick meet and orientation, students broke up into groups to tour the power company, and they were able to interact with employees.

May 8, 2024

Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – About 90 high school students in Bibb and Jones counties participated in Georgia Power’s, “Energy Exchange, Careers in Energy Exposure Day” on Wednesday. Dr. Melissa Middlebrooks, the Education and Workforce Development Coordinator at Georgia Power, says the event shows students different career opportunities they may not have thought about before. “Anything from linemen to engineering to…

Man arrested in Macon for trafficking methamphetamine

32-year-old Tavish Faulks was arrested for trafficking methamphetamine on April 29 and additional charges are pending.

May 8, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Bibb County man was arrested for trafficking methamphetamine in Macon, following a drug investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). 32-year-old Tavish Faulks was arrested for trafficking methamphetamine on April 29 and additional charges are pending. Following a 6-month investigation, the GBI assisted by Georgia State Patrol, conducted a traffic stop on an SUV…

Local dealership offering free pet adoptions

The event will be May 18 at Hutchinson Mitsubishi.

May 8, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Hutchinson Mitsubishi is partnering with the Houston County Humane Society to offer free pet adoptions on May 18. The event will be at the Hutchinson Mitsubishi from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Joshua Bowens from Hutchinson Mitsubishi says they are also accepting donations. They are collecting food, bedding, blankets, toys and other essential items. Categories: 41…

Tree Planting Williams Elementary May 8 2024

79 trees being planted at L.H. Williams Elementary

"We're just so excited to have trees on our campus because it just beautifies," Principal Dr. Cynthia Jones said.

May 8, 2024

Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Trees were planted in L.H. Williams Elementary School’s playground area on Wednesday as part of an ongoing effort to beautify the community. The ceremony, led by 4th grader A’niya Langford, featured various speakers from the administration and community. This is the third planting that has taken place as part of a project to…

Multiple waves of strong thunderstorms Thursday

May 8, 2024

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – UPDATE 5:50 PM- Tomorrow, there is a Threat for strong to severe storms, with a Level 3/5 risk for damaging winds, hail, and flooding. The timing is 8am to 4pm and then 3am to 8am. The main threat is strong damaging winds. Updates on air 41NBC. Good morning! This morning, we are starting out…

Giaa Highlights: Stratford Hosts Cristo Rey

GIAA HIGHLIGHTS & SCOREBOARD: Stratford Advances to AAAA State Championship Game

Stratford Eagles Boys Soccer (16-0-1) defeated Cristo Rey in the Final Four to advance to the AAAA State Championship game

May 8, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – At Stratford Academy, The Eagles (16-0-1) defeated Cristo Rey 1-0 to advance to the State Title Game. Just six minutes into the game, Stratford scored their first and only goal of the game from Stebin Horne on the assist from Gavin Aquire. Stratford will face St. Anne Pacelli for the AAAA State Championship back here…

HIGHLIGHTS: GMC Prep wins GHSA Class A D-II State Championship

GMC Prep Bulldogs (17-2) defeated Atkinson County 4-1 to win GHSA Class A D-II State Championship; Second Title in Four Years

May 8, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) -In GHSA Class A D-II Boys Soccer, Georgia Military College Prep made it back to the GHSA Class A D-II State Title game after last season’s 2-1 loss in the same title game at Mercer’s Five Star Stadium. However, this time around, GMC Prep took home the trophy as the Bulldogs win 4-1 over the Rebels….

Macon Mental Health Matters expands monthly Wellness Weekend event

Macon Mental Health Matters has expanded its monthly wellness weekend event. The new event, "Tea in Tees," is exclusively for women and will be hosted at the Chic Culture in downtown Macon. At this event, women can gather and talk about their feelings in a safe space while sipping tea.

May 7, 2024

Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Mental Health Matters has expanded its monthly wellness weekend event. The new event, “Tea in Tees,” is exclusively for women and will be hosted at the Chic Culture in downtown Macon. At this event, women can gather and talk about their feelings in a safe space while sipping tea. Jamice Terry, the owner of Chic…

Macon-Bibb Traffic Engineering seeking your help for pedestrian safety grants

The grant is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Roadway Safety Strategy and Macon-Bibb's Vision Zero Strategy.

May 7, 2024

Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County Traffic Engineering Division is seeking input from you for a pedestrian safety grant they’re applying for worth up to $6 million. The grant is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Roadway Safety Strategy and Macon-Bibb’s Vision Zero Strategy. Weston Stroud, the County’s Traffic Safety Manager, says in order to apply for the…

Decision 2024: Meet Floyd Griffin, candidate for Georgia House District 149, Democratic Primary

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

May 7, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Democratic candidates are qualified for the upcoming Georgia House District 149 election. Floyd Griffin and Phyllis Tufts Hightower are competing to win the Democratic nomination in the upcoming primary election. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with each candidate ahead of the May 21 election. Candidate name: Floyd Griffin Running for: Georgia House District 149 Campaign Website: Facebook MONICA- Good…

Intersection Near Bike Walk Macon May 7 2024

Bike Walk Macon celebrating Macon Bike Walk Month

Bike Walk Macon is hoping to get 200 people to pledge to go car free on May 24.

May 7, 2024

Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bike Walk Macon is celebrating its annual Macon Bike Walk Month for the month of May with various events all month long and is encouraging citizens to take part. All events are free, and you could even win a Jamis Earth Cruiser 3 Bicycle by purchasing a $10 raffle ticket on their website….

Local Law Firm Giving Away 5 Laptops To Graduating Seniors

Five Georgia High School seniors to receive free laptops through giveaway

Applications for the Farah & Farah’s Georgia Laptop Giveaway are due by June 3.

May 7, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Farah and Farah will be giving away free laptops to five Georgia High School seniors through their Empowering Greatness Scholarship program. Alex Fadoul with Farah and Farah says that students must attend a Title 1 school in Georgia to be eligible for the Georgia Scholarship. Fadoul says that applicants will also need to demonstrate outstanding academic…

Big Brothers Big Sisters Heart of Georgia to host 8th Annual Duck Dash

The event will be at Rigby's Water World in Warner Robins on May 11. The event is free to the community.

May 7, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Big Brothers Big Sisters Heart of Georgia is set to host the 8th Annual Duck Dash. The event will be at Rigby’s Water World in Warner Robins on May 11. The event is free to the community. Betsy Fitzgerald from Big Brothers Big Sisters Heart of Georgia says this is a family-friendly event. There will be…

UPDATE: Five arrested after shooting two teenagers in Warner Robins

Warner Robins police say the youngest suspect is just 15-years-old.

May 7, 2024

Finn Balfour,

(UPDATE 5/7) Warner Robins Police have arrested four adults and one teenager connected to the attack. All five arrested face several charges with additional charges pending: Armed robbery, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, criminal attempt to commit murder. The Warner Robins Police have released the names of the four adults charged: Javon Russell 20-years-old Jamarre Russell, 19-years-old Johntay Ford, 18-years-old Jaron…

False report leads to arrest after hit and run

If you have any information about this incident, call Sgt. Tim Pippio of the Warner Robins Police Department Traffic Division at 478-293-1048 or the Macon Regional CrimeStoppers.

May 7, 2024

Finn Balfour,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man is in custody after injuring a pedestrian and filing a false police report, according to the Warner Robins Police Department. Just before 12:30 a.m. on May 7, officers responded to the call at Russell Parkway and Booth Road. Police say the driver had already fled the scene and left debris behind. The victim…

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Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores April 29-May 3

Here's this week's Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, April 29 and Friday, May 3, 2024.

May 7, 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, April 29 and Friday, May 3, 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…

GHSA Elite Eight Playoff Baseball

Crawford County makes it to first ever Final Four appearance in program history; HoCo makes it for third time in four years; Perry eliminated

May 7, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MIDDLE GEORGIA – (41NBC/WMGT) – In GHSA Elite Eight playoff baseball, five teams from middle Georgia battled for a chance at their respective Final Fours. In Class A D-I, Crawford County got the win at home in game three over The Weber School 4-3, after splitting their first two games with the Rams on Saturday (6-0, 15-0) to advance to…

NewTown Macon wins prestigious Great American Main Street Award

NewTown Macon earns national recognition for preservation-based community revitalization

May 6, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Photo: NewTown Macon/FacebookMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – NewTown Macon announced Monday it won the Great American Main Street Award at the Main Street Now Conference in Birmingham, Alabama. The award, given annually, recognizes communities that demonstrate outstanding preservation-based revitalization. “This prestigious award is the only award that recognizes a community’s comprehensive, preservation-based approach to revitalization,” a NewTown Facebook post stated. “In…

North Carolina man arrested in Georgia after high-speed chase ends with crash, drug charges

Deputies say they apprehended the suspect in Dooly County following a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle that led to the recovery of drugs and fraudulent items.

May 6, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Crisp County Sheriff’s OfficeCORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A high-speed chase started by Crisp County deputies ended in Dooly County with the arrest of a North Carolina man, following the recovery of stolen property and drugs from the vehicle. Deputies say it happened around noon on Saturday when deputies attempted to stop a grey Toyota Rav4 at the intersection of…

Three women arrested after high-speed chase from Macon to Roberta ends with crash

The suspects, who deputies say are linked to a series of thefts in Middle Georgia and metro Atlanta, were taken into custody after fleeing on foot following the crash.

May 6, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Cummings, McAllister and Murry (Photos: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A high-speed chase Friday that began in Macon and ended in Roberta led to the arrest of three women suspected in a series of thefts across Middle Georgia and metro Atlanta. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the pursuit started on Eisenhower Parkway with speeds exceeding 100…

Man faces six property damage charges after Sunday morning fire

A massive fire tore through several houses on Walnut Street in Macon early Sunday morning, leaving destruction behind and leading to the arrest of 58-year-old Derrick Kenneth Bell.

May 6, 2024

Fiona King,

Derrick Bell (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A massive fire tore through several houses on Walnut Street in Macon early Sunday morning, leaving destruction behind and leading to the arrest of 58-year-old Derrick Kenneth Bell. The Macon-Bibb Fire Department believes Bell is responsible for the fire, which destroyed at least three homes and damaged neighboring properties. Bibb…

Woman arrested for theft by deception in Washington County

This is an active investigation. There are more than 200 victims from 25 states.

May 6, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Washington County Sheriff’s Office arrested 32-year-old Destiny Danyell Magoon for twelve counts of felony theft by deception. Magoon operated a telemarketing business that offered to create mementos for customers. According to Sheriff Joel Cochran, customers mailed irreplaceable items of deceased loved ones to Magoon and never received the product or the items returned. This…

Macon Regional Crimestoppers searching for suspected criminals

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

May 6, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

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. Can you help track down the following suspects? Kentavist Jackson, male. He’s wanted by the…

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

After a quick meet and orientation, students broke up into groups to tour the power company, and they were able to interact with employees.

32-year-old Tavish Faulks was arrested for trafficking methamphetamine on April 29 and additional charges are pending.

The event will be May 18 at Hutchinson Mitsubishi.

"We're just so excited to have trees on our campus because it just beautifies," Principal Dr. Cynthia Jones said.

Stratford Eagles Boys Soccer (16-0-1) defeated Cristo Rey in the Final Four to advance to the AAAA State Championship game

GMC Prep Bulldogs (17-2) defeated Atkinson County 4-1 to win GHSA Class A D-II State Championship; Second Title in Four Years

Macon Mental Health Matters has expanded its monthly wellness weekend event. The new event, "Tea in Tees," is exclusively for women and will be hosted at the Chic Culture in downtown Macon. At this event, women can gather and talk about their feelings in a safe space while sipping tea.

The grant is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Roadway Safety Strategy and Macon-Bibb's Vision Zero Strategy.

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

Bike Walk Macon is hoping to get 200 people to pledge to go car free on May 24.

Applications for the Farah & Farah’s Georgia Laptop Giveaway are due by June 3.

The event will be at Rigby's Water World in Warner Robins on May 11. The event is free to the community.

Warner Robins police say the youngest suspect is just 15-years-old.

If you have any information about this incident, call Sgt. Tim Pippio of the Warner Robins Police Department Traffic Division at 478-293-1048 or the Macon Regional CrimeStoppers.

Here's this week's Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, April 29 and Friday, May 3, 2024.

Crawford County makes it to first ever Final Four appearance in program history; HoCo makes it for third time in four years; Perry eliminated

NewTown Macon earns national recognition for preservation-based community revitalization

Deputies say they apprehended the suspect in Dooly County following a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle that led to the recovery of drugs and fraudulent items.

The suspects, who deputies say are linked to a series of thefts in Middle Georgia and metro Atlanta, were taken into custody after fleeing on foot following the crash.

A massive fire tore through several houses on Walnut Street in Macon early Sunday morning, leaving destruction behind and leading to the arrest of 58-year-old Derrick Kenneth Bell.

This is an active investigation. There are more than 200 victims from 25 states.

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

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