MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The FPD Vikings (9-0) hosted the Mary Persons Bulldogs (5-4) in a battle of GHSA versus GIAA. FPD was able to win a close game 4-3 after Tinsley Lewis hit a walk off double in the bottom of the seventh inning with two outs. The Vikings finished the game with eight hits, while the Bulldogs…
Karla Redding-AndrewsMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — We’re in the final countdown to the 2024 Cherry Blossom Festival, and this year’s Festival Chair has her pink ready for the big event. Karla Redding-Andrews says she’s ready for the Pinkest Party on Earth, which runs from March 15-24. “Being the festival chair for this year’s Cherry Blossom Festival means a lot to me…
Photo by Michael Rivera, October 11, 2014, under CC BY-SA 4.0. License details at creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0.WORKMORE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Telfair County Sheriff Sim Davidson responded Monday to what he called “numerous calls” his office has received about work happening at the former Workmore School site on US 319/US 441/SR 31. According to a Facebook post by the sheriff, the property has…
Braves.com/BCRTATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) – The Atlanta Braves are taking the Truist Park experience on the road with the Braves Country Road Trip this spring and summer, and the tour’s first stop is in Macon next weekend. According to a news release, the tour starts at Macon’s International Cherry Blossom Festival on Saturday, March 23. “We’re beyond excited to welcome the bravos…
Brown and Waye (Photos: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office) Photos: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people from Florida are in custody after deputies say they found marijuana and crack cocaine inside a vehicle during a traffic stop in Monroe County. In an email, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Anna Watkins said the stop happened just before 8:30…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Peach State will get a break from the clouds the next couple of days. The Rest of the Evening Scattered clouds from this afternoon will carry into the overnight hours before working to clear out ahead of tomorrow morning. It will be a chilly night with lows expected in the mid to upper 30s around…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer men’s basketball coach Greg Gary is out after five seasons. The school announced Monday it wouldn’t renew Gary’s contract for the 2024-25 season. “I am thankful for Coach Gary’s leadership of our men’s basketball program over the last five seasons,” Director of Athletics Jim Cole said. “He has led the Bears with great integrity, and…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two bodies were found at a home on East Church Street Monday morning after a house fire. Assistant Fort Valley Fire Chief Alex Pryor says the investigation is ongoing and that the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is getting involved, but Pryor did not provide any further details. We will update this story as we get…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers Sergeant Greg Thomas visited 41Today to highlight the five most wanted suspects right now. 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? Alicia Youngblood, female. She’s…
Macon, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning, everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend despite the rainy weather we experienced. This morning, we’re starting off with a few clouds and temperatures ranging from the upper 30s to low 40s. Throughout the day, expect a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures climbing into the 60s. As we move into…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer women’s basketball coach, Susie Gardner, informed the team on Saturday she has resigned as head coach to pursue other coaching opportunities. That’s according to a news release from Mercer University. “Mercer will be forever indebted to Susie Gardner for the incredible impact that she had on our student-athletes, both on and off of the court,…
UPDATE 3/9 – The Mercer men lost to Samford 70-57 on Saturday, in the SoCon semifinal game. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mercer men and women were both in Asheville Friday afternoon for their respective SOCON tournament games. The men, took on The Citadel in opening quarterfinal round action. Senior Jalyn McCreary proved why he was All-SOCON with his…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Both the boys and girls GIAA Senior All Star selections showed up to Stratford Academy Friday night for a game of the best taking on the best that the GIAA has to offer this season. The girls tipped off at 7 p.m with several local athletes hitting the hardwood. The Carolina Blue squad got the…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mount De Sales Cavaliers had no problem beating the Landmark Christian War Eagles 11-2 Friday on their home field. The Cavs move to a record of 8-2-1 on the season. They will face the Glenwood Gators from Phoenix City, AL at 5 p.m. on Saturday at Stratford Academy. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags:…
ASHEVILLE, North Carolina – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mercer men and women were both in Asheville Friday afternoon for their respective SOCON tournament games. The women of Mercer battled Chattanooga in the SOCON Tournament Semifinal on Friday for a chance to play in the championship game. The Bears kept toe to toe with the #1 seed in the conference, as Summah…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says it’s investigating a shooting that happened on Friday night in east Macon. According to deputies, the shooting happened in the East Pinehill Drive area around 7:30 p.m. Deputies say a man was injured as a result of the incident. A Sheriff’s Office news release states paramedics arrived on scene to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mercer Men’s basketball team has a storied tradition. While the women’s team is used to winning, the men are trying to make their way back to their winning ways. In 2021 the Bears lost in the SOCON Conference Championship game after an 18 win season, while the last two seasons have seen a second round…
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UPDATE (3/8) – 49-year-old Derrick Berry of Macon was booked into the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center. He was wanted in Bibb County in connection with the death of 44-year-old Tavores Pearson on January 16, 2024. Berry was arrested by the Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force in Kennesaw, Georgia on March 7, then transported to the Bibb County Law Enforcement…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 37th Annual Forsythia Festival is set to kick off this weekend in the historic downtown square, despite the possibility of rain on Saturday. Visitors can expect a jam-packed event filled with various activities for everyone in the family. The Kids’ Corner will be a highlight, with inflatable obstacle courses and pony rides to entertain the…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man barricaded himself and his one-year-old child inside of a home in Warner Robins. The Warner Robins Police Department identified the man as 27-year-old Zachary Bridges. Officers say, they were called to a home on the 300 Block of Ashby Way at around midnight. The WRPD SWAT team was called in to assist. After…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all! This morning we are starting out with no rain on radar and temperatures in the 50s. For today we will see mostly cloudy skies with temperatures in the 70s. A few light showers are possible in middle Georgia. The best rain chance will come today into Saturday. This could bring the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – New technology is helping law enforcement agencies solve crimes much faster. Law enforcement officials say Flock cameras are helping with various crimes, but the top ones include stolen vehicles, finding individuals with warrants and locating missing persons. The cameras have been installed in Monroe County since November 2022 and have made a big impact in solving…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cloud cover will return overnight Thursday as the next weathermaker approaches going into the weekend. The Rest of the Evening Partly cloudy skies will give way to mostly cloudy skies as the sun sets tonight. It will be rather mild with low temperatures only expected to drop into the mid 50s. Wind will come from…