Meet 2023 Miss Macon Hannah McGarity

Hannah McGarity earned the title of Miss Macon 2023 in August.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Miss Macon Scholarship Organization has a new Miss Macon and Miss Macon’s Teen. During the competition at the Grand Opera House in downtown Macon, 21-year-old Hannah McGarity earned the title of Miss Macon 2023. And 15-year-old Madilyn Hart took home the Miss Macon Teen 2023 title. In all, seven candidates competed in the categories of…

Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections helps residents register to vote

The Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections is helping residents register to vote and check their registration status in recognition of National Voter Registration Day.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections is helping residents register to vote and check their registration status in recognition of National Voter Registration Day. Tandreeka Jordan, the Chief Deputy Registrar for the Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections, says the goal of National Voter Registration day is to get U.S. citizens engaged in the voting process. “It’s…

GDOT urging motorists, pedestrians to stay alert near railroads

September 18-24 is National Rail Safety Week.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is partnering with Operation Lifesaver for National Rail Safety Week September 18-24 to raise awareness about the dangers of crossing or walking near railroads. According to Operation Lifesaver, a pedestrian or vehicle is hit by a train every three hours in the U.S., and more than 2,000 people are injured…

Dry weather continues Wednesday in Middle Georgia

Highs Wednesday will once again warm into the mid-80s with partly cloudy skies. Rain chances return Thursday as a wedge front builds in.

It has been another beautiful day in Middle Georgia with highs back in the mid-80s. Partly cloudy skies will stick around overnight and into Wednesday. Highs will once again make it to the mid-80s with continued low humidity. By Thursday, high pressure will be pushing to our north and east, setting up a wedge front and moving in some additional…

Woman arrested in chase involving stolen ambulance in Monroe County

An Atlanta woman is accused of stealing an ambulance out of Henry County and driving into Monroe County

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office arrested an Atlanta woman accused of stealing an ambulance out of Henry County. Around 1:20 Tuesday morning, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office was alerted to look out for 58-year-old Andrea Bryant driving a stolen ambulance Deputies say they tried to stop Bryant at Georgia 401, but she continued to drive south…

Deputies search for men who robbed ‘Market at Mercer’ at gunpoint

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says the robbery happened around 11:49 p.m.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking for two men who robbed a Macon store at gunpoint Monday night. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the robbery happened around 11:49 p.m., at Market at Mercer, located at 4230 Mercer University Drive. According to the Sheriff’s Office, two men entered the store and pulled out firearms. They…

Help Crimestoppers track down these wanted suspects

Crimestoppers provides rewards for tips that lead to criminal arrests.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers’ Sergeant Greg Thomas visited 41Today with five new 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: Victor Garcia Prentiss Jackson Tori Jackson Freddie…

‘Hype Hounds’ brings attention to Macon’s dog-friendly downtown

Hype Hounds are an extension of downtown Macon's Hype Team, and they serve as downtown Macon's furry ambassadors.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – NewTown Macon says downtown Macon is a dog friendly destination, and they have the hype hounds to prove it. Hype Hounds are an extension of downtown Macon’s Hype Team, and they serve as downtown Macon’s furry ambassadors. The team of dog lovers and their pups are charged with the task of hyping up downtown and it’s…

Belvedere Manor-Weaver Heights Neighborhood Association to host meeting highlighting history of Black Maconites

The public meeting, part of the Macon 200 Bicentennial Celebration, will feature speakers Thomas Duval and Stanley Stewart.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Belvedere Manor-Weaver Heights Neighborhood Association is highlighting Macon’s Black history and planning for future events in recognition of Macon’s 200-year history. The Neighborhood Association will host a public meeting Monday night during which community members are invited to learn about noteworthy Black Macon residents and their contributions to the city’s history. The meeting will feature…

Lineman of the Week: Northeast High School

Tonight we lift up and celebrate Flint Energies power Lineman of the Week Ryan Hall and high school football lineman Zantavious Towles of Northeast high school, both lineman working to bring power and passion to everything they do on and off the field! 41NBC Lineman of the Week is powered by Flint Energies! Categories: Lineman of the Week

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Northeast welcomes ACE in our Game of the Week

The Raiders (2-1) beat ACE 47-21 last season and entered this matchup ranked 5th in Class AA. The Gryphons (4-0) already have three shutouts to start the season. They'd outscored their opponents 210-8.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The ACE Gryphons visited the Northeast Raiders in our Game of the Week on The End Zone on Friday night. The Raiders (2-1) beat ACE 47-21 last season and entered this matchup ranked 5th in Class AA. The Gryphons (4-0) already have three shutouts to start the season. They’d outscored their opponents 210-8. Tucker Sargent has…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Perry visits Peach County

The Panthers (2-1) beat the Trojans 35-7 last season. The last time the Trojans (0-3) lost their first three games to start the season was 2005.  They went on to win the state title.

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Perry Panthers visited the Peach County Trojans in Week 5 of The End Zone. The Panthers (2-1) beat the Trojans 35-7 last season. The last time the Trojans (0-3) lost their first three games to start the season was 2005.  They went on to win the state title. Could the Trojans get their first…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Westfield travels to Mount de Sales

The Cavaliers (0-3) had been outscored 96-26 this season and were on a 12-game losing streak. The Hornets (2-2) beat the Cavaliers last year, 49-21.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Westfield Hornets visited the Mount de Sales Cavaliers in Week 5 of The End Zone. The Cavaliers (0-3) had been outscored 96-26 this season and were on a 12-game losing streak. The Hornets (2-2) beat the Cavaliers last year, 49-21. Check out the highlights from Mike Garvin Stadium. Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags:…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: FPD hosts Pinewood Christian

The Vikings (1-1-1), who tied with Laney 44-44 last week, had scored 97 points this season. The Patriots (1-2) beat the Vikings 34-28 last year.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The FPD Vikings welcomed in the Pinewood Christian Patriots to George S. Johnson Memorial Stadium on Friday night. The Vikings (1-1-1), who tied with Laney 44-44 last week, had scored 97 points this season. The Patriots (1-2) beat the Vikings 34-28 last year. Bill Shanks has your highlights. Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Hawkinsville visits Twiggs County

The Red Devils (2-2) beat Twiggs County last year, 58-22. The Cobras (0-2) had been outscored 58-6 in their first two games.

JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Twiggs County Cobras hosted the Hawkinsville Red Devils in “The Pit” on Friday night. The Red Devils (2-2) beat Twiggs County last year, 58-22. The Cobras (0-2) had been outscored 58-6 in their first two games. Here are the highlights.   Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: ‘The Pit’, Bill Shanks, Hawkinsville Red Devils,…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Tattnall hosts Mount Vernon

The Trojans (1-3) lost to Bowdon last week and were allowing 41 points per game this season. The Mustangs (3-0) beat the Trojans last year, 35-34.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Tattnall Trojans hosted the Mount Vernon Mustangs on Friday night. The Trojans (1-3) lost to Bowdon last week and were allowing 41 points per game this season. The Mustangs (3-0) beat the Trojans last year, 35-34. Here are the highlights from Jack Baynes Field. Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, high school…

UPDATE: Dublin man in custody in connection with Dublin teen’s death

A Dublin man is now in custody in connection with the death of a Dublin teenager last week.

UPDATE (9/15): A Dublin man is now in custody in connection with the death of a Dublin teenager last week. A Georgia Bureau of Investigation news release says 20-year-old Latavious Ramon Walker was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated assault, one count of felony murder and one count of possession of a firearm during the commission of a…

Dublin actress returns home to empower, uplift students

Actress Sierra Capri spoke to students at Hillcrest Elementary School.

Sierra Capri visits Dublin City SchoolsDUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Actress and Dublin City Schools alum Sierra Capri returned to Middle Georgia to empower and encourage students Wednesday. Capri was in middle school when she transferred from Maryland to Dublin, Georgia. At the time her name was Sierra Walls. Now she goes by her stage name Sierra Capri, and she is…

Help crush childhood cancer this weekend by dining with Applebee’s

Join the fight to end childhood cancer now through September 17th.

Applebee’s Alex Lemonade Stand FoundationMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Applebee’s restaurants nationwide are partnering with the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation to help crush childhood cancer. Applebee’s Macon area director Susan Hinson visited 41Today to share details about the six-week fundraiser. Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding pediatric cancer research and family support programs. Since the…

41Today celebrates National Linguine Day with Carrabba’s

September 15th is National Linguine Day, and 41NBC is celebrating with Carrabba's Linguine Pescatore.

Courtesy: Carrabba’sMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – September 15th is National Linguine Day, and 41NBC is celebrating with Carrabba’s Italian Grill. According to NationalCalendarDay.com, linguine is one of the world’s oldest kinds of pasta. Fettuccine and linguine both developed around 400 years ago. While both are thin and flat noodles, linguine is narrower and more elliptical in shape. To avoid breakage, linguine…

‘Songwriters Round at Capricorn’ gives inside look at songwriting process

Songwriters Round at Capricorn is happening Friday, September 15th at 7:30pm.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A special songwriters jam session is happening Friday night at Capricorn Sound Studios in Macon. It is called Songwriters Round at Capricorn. Organizer and songwriter Chris Wood says the audience will have a chance to get a behind-the-scenes look at the songwriting process. Six songwriters will have an informal conversation about their music. They will perform, talk…

End Zone Game of the Week Preview: Northeast vs. ACE

Northeast defeated ACE 47-21 last season.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Week Five End Zone Game of the Week features an All-Macon battle between the up-and-coming ACE Gryphons and the long-time storied program, the Northeast Raiders. The Ace Gryphons are 4-0 to start year two under head coach Keith Hatcher. “This time last year, we didn’t really know our kids. We were brand new. They didn’t know…

UPDATE: Female juvenile charged in connection with Warner Robins shooting death

A female juvenile is in custody in connection with Wednesday's shooting death of 64-year-old Enrique A. Burgess.

UPDATE (9/14/23): A female juvenile is in custody in connection with Wednesday’s shooting death of 64-year-old Enrique A. Burgess. Warner Robins Police say officers conducted a search warrant related to the investigation just after 5 p.m. Thursday. Several people were detained, including the suspected offender. She was interviewed and subsequently charged with homicide and aggravated assault. Police say the suspected…

Muscogee (Creek) people sharing their culture during Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration this weekend

The annual Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration, happening this weekend in Macon, is set to bring Native American tribes to town to share their stories, both old and new.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The annual Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration, happening this weekend in Macon, is set to bring Native American tribes to town to share their stories, both old and new. Superintendent of the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, Calra Beasley, says the event is a celebration of the Southeastern Native American culture. Representatives from the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Mississippi…