MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Freeze Warning has been issued for several Middle Georgia counties as low temperatures around the freezing point are expected overnight. The Rest of the Evening Skies will stay clear and the wind will remain gusty through this evening and tonight. Gusts will likely range from 20-25 mph most of tonight from the north-northwest, likely leading…
William Shamone Lewis (Photo: Jones County Sheriff’s Office)JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Jones County deputies say a man arrested on Saturday now faces multiple charges. Photo: Jones County Sheriff’s Office A Jones County Sheriff’s Office Facebook post says a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle being driven by William Shamone Lewis. The deputy reported he could smell the…
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – All five of the Houston County School District’s high schools have been named 2024 Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Schools by State Superintendent Richard Woods. A school district news release says the selections are the based on results from the 2023 AP courses and exams. The district’s high schools were placed in six of eight categories….
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 15-year-old boy was shot in Crawford County on Thursday. According to a sheriff’s office news release, deputies responded to a call about a person being shot on Rebecca Lynn Lane. Deputies arrived on scene and found a a 15-year-old male with a gunshot wound to his leg. The teenager was transported to a local…
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? Travis Perdue, male. …
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MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Mayhem lost to the Evansville Thunderbolts 3-2 in a shootout at home Friday on Pink Out Night for the Cherry Blossom Festival. The Mayhem came out hot to start with a goal in under 10 seconds from Brett Mecrones on the Tanner Nagel assist to make it 1-0. In the second period, Alex…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Community leaders, local government officials and dignitaries from Japan gathered for the opening ceremony of the 42nd Cherry Blossom Festival in Macon on Friday. The opening ceremony was held indoors at the Douglass Theatre due to the threat of rain. People from across the state and country are expected to attend the 10-day festival, which is…
Ryan Ridder (Photo: utmsports.com)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer University announced Friday it has named Ryan Ridder as the program’s 30th men’s basketball head coach. He replaces Greg Gary, whose contract was not renewed after the 2023-24 season. Ridder led UT Martin to 48 wins over the last three seasons, included a 21-11 record in 2023-24. The Lexington, Kentucky native is…
Courtesy: Facebook: Georgia GOHS TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – “Operation Wrong Exit” is underway in Twiggs County. “Operation Wrong Exit” is an ongoing effort to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries within Twiggs County, according to the Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office. The operation is also aimed at keeping impaired drivers off the road. The operation will be conducted March 15th from…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia has seen many wet weekends this year, and that is once again the case as the 42nd Annual Cherry Blossom Festival begins. The Rest of the Evening Afternoon thunderstorms will turn into evening rain and eventually showers as time goes by. It will be a very muggy night with low temperatures only expected to…
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bikers for Bob Charity Ride, benefitting Bob Melvin, is March 16th. The ride is in support of Bob Melvin who was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma and to raise awareness about cancer. The event is also to support the Central Georgia Cancer Care Foundation and others in the community who are battling cancer. Registration begins at…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Pastor Lyanta Tomlin of New Life Christian Church is hosting a casting call for a new book and play. Tomlin is making and promoting his book and play through his production company, Lyanta’ Tomlin Productions. The play is titled ‘Traveling to Canaan.’ There will be two casting dates: April 19 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The International Cherry Blossom Festival will feature a gospel concert on Friday, March 22 at 7 p.m. The event, happening at Tattnall Square Baptist Church, located at 4925 Zebulon Road, is presented by LightShine Promotions. The Perrys and The Kingsmen will perform with special guests King’s Cross. Tickets are $25, with special rates available for groups…
Katlyn Green (Photo: Warner Robins Police Department)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman is charged after three people were shot outside a lounge early Friday. A Warner Robins Police Department news release says it happened just before 2 a.m. at CRU Lounge, located at 85 S Highway 247 in Warner Robins. 24-year-old Katlyn Green is charged in connection with the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all! Hope your Friday is off to a good start! This morning we are in the 50s. A level 1/5 threat for severe weather has been issued for today. Some strong winds, small hail, or perhaps a brief tornado will be possible. The timing for severe storms will likely be this afternoon…
ATLANTA, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Former Houston County Baseball Star Drew Burress has made quite a name for himself in the early part of the 2024 NCAA baseball season with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Burress commited to Georgia tech, just like many former Bears commit to Division-1 NCAA schools, even when he knew he could be drafted into Major…
COCHRAN, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia State University (12-12) swept a doubleheader with Stillman University Thursday, as part of a three game series. The Knights won game one 6-5, and took game two 11-0. MGA has beaten Stillman 16 of the last 17 times the two teams have faced each other. These two battle in the last game of…
KATHLEEN, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County Bears beat the Veterans WarHawks in Kathleen twice on Thursday to sweep their three game series. Game one saw the Bears come back from being down 3-2 in the Fifth Inning, to win 14-4. HoCo had an easier time in game two, as they pick up the win 6-1. Houston County starts…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is just a couple of days away! The city has been hosting events throughout the month of March to celebrate the holiday. In fact, the festival is the longest St. Patrick’s festival in the state of Georgia with more than 40 events taking place throughout the month. The biggest event of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An incoming cold front will bring thunderstorms and rain Friday afternoon through the evening. This Evening While the sun remains out skies will remain mostly clear, however cloud cover is expected to increase during the overnight hours. Winds will come from the south-southwest overnight at around 5 mph. With conditions having become more humid over the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The International Cherry Blossom Festival’s Opening Ceremony, usually held at Carolyn Crayton Park, will be held at the Douglass Theatre on Friday. That’s according to the Festival’s Director of Marketing and Fulfillment, Hannah Theus. “Due to the weather, the Cherry Blossom Festival is moving our Opening Ceremony to The Douglass Theatre,” she wrote in an email…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After nearly three years, a lawsuit filed against Bibb County Sheriff Candidate and business owner, Christopher Paul, has ended. In March of 2021, two employees filed a lawsuit in federal court against Paul’s company, CP Security Groups, Inc. Kenneth Grable and Arthur Redding accused their boss, Christopher Paul, of violating the Fair Labor Standards Act. Their…
OGLETHORPE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An inmate at Macon State Prison is dead after an altercation with his roommate, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. The body of Reginald Ginn has been turned over to the county coroner and transported to the GBI Medical Examiner’s Office to determine the official cause of death. The death is being investigated by the…