Houston County Baseball Marks 10 Years Since First State Title
Houston County, Local Sports, Sports

Houston County baseball looks for back-to-back state titles on 10-year anniversary of first title win

Houston County baseball can make school history by winning a 6A state championship two years in a row on the 10-year anniversary of the program's first championship season.
Justin Dierkes,

HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – HOCO Baseball has been dominant in the last 10 seasons to say the least. The Bears have won the 6A State title in four of the last nine seasons, not including  the COVID year in 2020, when the team was ranked 25th nationally. The Bears haven’t always been this great though. In 2009, HOCO was…

More Clouds Today Before A Wet Pattern This Weekend
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Cloudy today before rain Wednesday

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Man what a difference 24 hours makes temperature wise this morning! We are 20 degrees warmer this morning in the Macon area. Temperatures across the area this morning are in the 50s. Today we will see temperatures in the upper 70s with mostly cloudy skies. Today will also be a bit breezy with gusts up to…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb deputies: Man in critical condition after Monday night shooting

A Bibb County Sheriff's Office news release says it happened in the 500 block of Ell Street just before 7 p.m.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 39-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot Monday night. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says it happened in the 500 block of Ell Street just before 7 p.m. Deputies found the man there with a gunshot wound. He was transported to Atrium Health Navicent. No one else was injured. The investigation…

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Clouds return tonight; wet pattern ahead

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warm but cloudy and wet conditions are likely much of this week. The Rest of the Evening While skies will remain mostly clear through the sunset hours, cloud cover will ramp up overnight, especially ahead of the sunrise tomorrow. Much of these will be high clouds, but some mid-levels will be mixed in as well. No…
Baldwin County, Bibb County, Jones County, Local News, Twiggs County

Crimestoppers searching for five most wanted suspects in Middle Georgia

Sergeant Greg Thomas visited 41Today to highlight five suspects wanted across Middle Georgia.
Denise Turner,

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? Ashley Williams, female.  She’s…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

25-year-old man from Florida dies in single vehicle car crash in Macon

According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office the driver lost control of his truck before being ejected and dying at the scene.
Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a single vehicle, fatal traffic accident. The sheriff’s office said, the accident happened Saturday morning at 2:13 a.m. near the 2800 Block of Avondale Mill Road. BCSO said, the driver of the Green, F250 lost control of the vehicle. It left the road and overturned before the driver was…

Sunny Skies Today
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Sunny and 75

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  Good morning to you all in middle Georgia! Hope you all had a great weekend! This morning we are starting off clear and calm with temperatures in the upper 30s to low 40s. This will not be the case for much of the morning as we will warm up extremely quick into the 60s by 11am….

Highlights: John Milledge, Westminster Girls Meet In Giaa Class 3a Quarterfinals In Macon
Baldwin County, Local Sports, Sports

HIGHLIGHTS: John Milledge, Westminster girls meet in GIAA Class 3A quarterfinals in Macon

John Milledge and Westminster's girls basketball teams met Friday night at Tattnall Square with a spot in the semifinals of the GIAA Class 3A playoffs up for grabs. JMA won 59-47.
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – John Milledge and Westminster’s girls basketball teams met Friday night at Tattnall Square with a spot in the semifinals of the GIAA Class 3A playoffs up for grabs. JMA won 59-47. The Trojans will meet Deerfield Windsor in the semifinals on Wednesday, February 28 at 3 p.m. at Georgia College and State University. 41NBC’s Justin Dierkes…

Highlights: Brentwood, Trinity Christian Girls Meet In Giaa Class 2a Quarterfinals In Macon
Laurens County, Local Sports, Sports, Washington County

HIGHLIGHTS: Brentwood, Trinity Christian girls meet in GIAA Class 2A quarterfinals in Macon

The Brentwood and Trinity Christian girls met Friday night at FPD with a spot in the semifinals of the GIAA Class 2A playoffs on the line.
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Brentwood and Trinity Christian girls met Friday night at FPD with a spot in the semifinals of the GIAA Class 2A playoffs on the line. Trinity Christian won 59-51. The Crusaders will meet Briarwood Academy in the semifinals on Thursday, February 29 at 3 p.m. at Brewton Parker. 41NBC’s Justin Dierkes has the highlights from…

Highlights: Fpd Girls Host Tattnall Square In Giaa Class 4a Quarterfinals
Bibb County, Local Sports, Sports

HIGHLIGHTS: FPD girls host Tattnall Square in GIAA Class 4A quarterfinals

The FPD and Tattnall Square girls faced off again on Friday night with a spot in the semifinals of the GIAA Class 4A playoffs on the line.
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The FPD and Tattnall Square girls faced off again on Friday night with a spot in the semifinals of the GIAA Class 4A playoffs on the line. FPD won 44-37. The Lady Vikings will meet St. Anne-Pacelli in the semifinals on Thursday, February 29 at 3 p.m. at Georgia College and State University. 41NBC’s Justin Dierkes…

Highlights: Central Girls Basketball Hosts Sumter County In Round 2 Of Ghsa Aa Playoffs
Bibb County, Local Sports, Sports

HIGHLIGHTS: Central girls basketball hosts Sumter County in Round 2 of GHSA AA Playoffs

Central's girls were home Friday night for a Sweet 16 matchup against Sumter County.
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Central’s girls were home Friday night for a Sweet 16 matchup against Sumter County. The Chargers won 51-24 to move on the Elite 8. They’ll face Columbia next. 41NBC’s Justin Dierkes has the highlights from Friday night. Categories: Bibb County, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Basketball, Bibb County, Central High School, chargers, class aa, GHSA, girls, Macon,…

2024 Gshf Jacket Ceremony Class
Bibb County, Featured, Georgia News, Local News, Local Sports, Sports

Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2024 to be inducted Saturday in Macon

The annual FanFest will take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, featuring an autograph session at the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. FanFest is open to the public and free of charge.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  The Georgia Sports Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024 Induction Weekend is underway. This year’s class received their Hall of Fame jackets during a ceremony Friday night at the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in downtown Macon. The 2024 class is comprised of basketball star Shareef Abdur-Rahim, football star Eric Berry, multi-sport athlete Cris Carpenter, football…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Forsyth native, Super Bowl winner Malik Herring visits Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital

A hometown hero visited children at Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital on Friday.
Fiona King,

Photo: Atrium Health NavicentMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Children at Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital in Macon received a surprise Friday morning when Malik Herring, a Super Bowl winner with the Kansas City Chiefs, paid them a visit. Herring, who attended Mary Persons High School in Forsyth, spent time playing and talking with the kids and even signed some footballs for…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Sunshine returns for the weekend

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sunny but windy conditions will take over the Peach State in the wake of this morning’s cold front. The Rest of the Evening Clouds will work to clear through this evening as the wind backs off with the sunset. Skies will be clear overnight with northwest winds coming in at about 5-12 mph, gusting upwards of…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Monroe County store offers affordable dresses as prom season approaches

The cost of prom can be a burden for many families, especially when it comes to purchasing a dress.
Fiona King,

Forsyth, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Many high school students are getting ready to attend the magical night with their friends. However, the cost of prom can be a burden for many families, especially when it comes to purchasing a dress. One local store is offering a solution for budget-conscious shoppers. Nikkits Thrifts and Treasures, located in Forsyth, has a variety of…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Houston County man sentenced 20 years after pleading guilty to trafficking fentanyl

A Houston County man was sentenced to 20 years, with the first 15 years to be served in the Department of Corrections, after pleading guilty to trafficking fentanyl.
Tucker Sargent,

Joseph McKee White IV (Photo: Houston County District Attorney’s Office)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Houston County man was sentenced to 20 years, with the first 15 years to be served in the Department of Corrections, after pleading guilty to trafficking fentanyl. A Houston County District Attorney’s Office news release says 47-year-old Joseph McKee White IV must also pay a…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

‘It’s A Block Party’ is giving away free bags of groceries to all attendees

Groceries will be handed out to all attendees while supplies last. 
Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It’s A Block Party.  Free bags of groceries being handed out to all attendees while supplies last. The grocery give-away is hosted by the Tex James Morning Show and participating partners. The date of the grocery giveaway  is Friday, February 23, 2024. Those wanting a bag should go to the South Bibb Recreation Complex located at…
Featured, Local News

Macon-Middle Georgia National Pan-Hellenic Council hosting 5k and fun walk

D9 Dash: United4Scholars 5K is Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Amerson River Park, Porter Pavilion in Macon.
Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  Macon-Middle Georgia National Pan-Hellenic Council (MMG-NPHC) is proud to announce the inaugural “D9 Dash: United4Scholars 5K.” It takes place, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Amerson River Park (Porter Pavilion), 2551 Pierce Drive N, Macon, Georgia 31204. This family-friendly, non-competitive 5K is open to all that will feature a 1-mile fun walk/run, as well as a 3.1-miles…

Highlights: Mercer Women’s Hoops Hosts Furman
Bibb County, Local Sports, Sports

HIGHLIGHTS: Mercer women’s hoops hosts Furman

The Mercer women's basketball team hosted Furman Thursday night, looking to avenge a 58-56 loss last month.
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mercer women’s basketball team hosted Furman Thursday night, looking to avenge a 58-56 loss last month.  The Bears won 55-50 to move to 12-16 overall and 6-6 in Southern Conference play. Summah Evans led Mercer with 16 points. Stacie Jones had 12 points and 10 rebounds. 41NBC’s Justin Dierkes has the highlights. Categories: Bibb County,…

Highlights: Warner Robins Baseball Visits Northeast
Bibb County, Houston County, Local Sports, Sports

HIGHLIGHTS: Warner Robins baseball visits Northeast

The Warner Robins High School baseball team beat Northeast 11-1 on Thursday.
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins High School baseball team beat Northeast 11-1 on Thursday to move to 2-1. Northeast fell to 2-2. 41NBC’s Justin Dierkes has the highlights. Categories: Bibb County, Houston County, Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, demons, high school, Highlights, Northeast, Raiders, Warner Robins

Highlights: Peach County Baseball Moves To 6 0 With Big Win Vs. Howard
Bibb County, Local Sports, Peach County, Sports

HIGHLIGHTS: Peach County baseball moves to 6-0 with big win vs. Howard

The Peach County baseball team moved to 6-0 with a 15-0 win over Howard Thursday night. The Trojans thew another no-hitter—their fifth in six games this season.
Justin Dierkes,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Peach County baseball team moved to 6-0 with a 15-0 win over Howard Thursday night. The Trojans thew another no-hitter—their fifth in six games this season. Howard fell to 0-5. 41NBC’s Justin Dierkes has the highlights. Categories: Bibb County, Local Sports, Peach County, Sports Tags: baseball, high school, Highlights, howard, huskies, Peach County, trojans

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb County Sheriff seeks 6% pay raise for deputies to compete with Middle Georgia salaries

Bibb County Sheriff David Davis says his deputies need to be paid more, and he's pushing for a 6% pay increase.
Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff David Davis says his deputies need to be paid more, and he’s pushing for a 6% pay increase. In an interview with 41NBC on Thursday, Davis expressed his frustration about the current salary for his employees, saying other agencies in Middle Georgia are offering much higher salaries, which makes it difficult for them…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Hundreds gather at Warner Robins Walmart for annual Black History Parade

The Booth Road Walmart parking lot was transformed into a lively area with food trucks, a bounce house, and dancing.
Fiona King,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In honor of Black History Month, hundreds gathered at the Booth Road Walmart in Warner Robins on Thursday to celebrate Walmart’s Middle Georgia 2nd Annual Black History Parade. The event was organized to celebrate the contributions of African Americans in the community and the role Walmart plays. The Walmart parking lot was transformed into a…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Showers likely tonight and tomorrow morning

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An incoming cold front will bring scattered showers to Middle Georgia after midnight tonight and into tomorrow morning. The Rest of the Evening   Cloud cover around Middle Georgia will ramp up during the suppertime hours. The wind will remain rather breezy from the southwest tonight as sustained speeds range from 10-18 mph with gusts pushing…