UPDATE: Warner Robins partners with No Limit Baptist Church to open warming shelter for homeless

The City of Warner Robins announced Monday a "significant partnership" with No Limit Baptist Church to address the needs of the homeless during frigid nights.

UPDATE (11/27): The City of Warner Robins announced Monday a “significant partnership” with No Limit Baptist Church to address the needs of the homeless during frigid nights. “The community can play a crucial role in supporting this initiative by donating items to shelter, located at 1352 Radio Loop, Warner Robins, Georgia 31088,” the city stated in a Facebook post. The…

Rosalynn Carter motorcade passes through Middle Georgia

The final journey of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter commenced from Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus on Monday as a motorcade bearing her legacy passed through Peach County on its way to the Carter Presidential Library in Atlanta.

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The final journey of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter commenced from Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus on Monday as a motorcade bearing her legacy passed through Peach County on its way to the Carter Presidential Library in Atlanta. Carter’s body will lie in repose at the library Monday night before a tribute service on…

This week’s 5 most wanted: Macon Regional Crimestoppers searches for suspected criminals

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

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? Wayne Tisdale, male. …

Jason Aldean to play Macon Amphitheater in 2024

Country music superstar Jason Aldean, a Macon native, is set to return to his roots with a concert at the Macon Amphitheater on October 5, 2024.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Country music superstar Jason Aldean, a Macon native, is set to return to his roots with a concert at the Macon Amphitheater on October 5, 2024. The performance is part of the 24-city extension of his highly successful 2023 Highway Desperado Tour, according to Live Nation. “So excited for the home town show! ,” Aldean commented…

Cool days ahead

Man was it chilly this morning we saw temperatures this morning in the low to mid 40s with winds out of the northwest. Today we will warm up but not by much into the mid 50s continuing a northwest wind at 8-10 mph with gust 10-15. We will see much more in the way of sunshine today compared to the weekend….

WRPD investigates homicide, man arrested for death of his wife

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — In Houston County, the Warner Robins Police Department are investigating an incident that was, at first, called in as a possible suicide but has since been upgraded to a homicide case. The suspicious death was called in on Friday morning, at 202 Wake Forest Drive. 55-year-old Brian Mcmanus was calling to report the death of…

Moped crash at College St. kills 1, injures another

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –A fatal traffic accident at the intersection of College Street and Walnut Street is under investigation. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says that the accident was called into the 911 center at 7:15 p.m. on Saturday. It was reported that a moped ran a red light and collided with a Ford Escape. The moped driver was identified…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Mary Persons welcomes Cedar Grove

The Bulldogs have won 10 games in a row. During its winning streak, the team is scoring 34PPG, and only giving up 13PPG. If the Bulldogs win, they'll host the semi-final game.

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mary Persons Bulldogs hosted the Cedar Grove Saints for a quarterfinal matchup at Dan Pitts Stadium at Mitchell Field. The Bulldogs have won 10 games in a row. During its winning streak, the team is scoring 34PPG, and only giving up 13PPG. If the Bulldogs win, they’ll host the semi-final game. The Saints travel from…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Warner Robins hosts Creekside

The Demons beat Creekside last year in the quarterfinals 31-28. Warner Robins has won seven games in a row, averaging 30PPG on offense. The Seminoles are ranked #2 in 5A. The team is on a nine game winning streak, scoring 43PPG.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —The Warner Robins Demons took on the Creekside Seminoles on Friday night at McConnell-Talbert Stadium. The Demons beat Creekside last year in the quarterfinals 31-28. Warner Robins has won seven games in a row, averaging 30PPG on offense. The Seminoles are ranked #2 in 5A. The team is on a nine game winning streak, scoring 43PPG….

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: John Milledge hosts Pinewood

The Trojans have won 61 games in a row, and attempting to win its fifth straight state championship. The Christian Patriots lost to John Milledge 49-33, in September.

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The John Milledge Trojans welcomed in the Pinewood Christian Patriots to Trojan Field on Friday night in a GIAA semi-final game. The Trojans have won 61 games in a row, and attempting to win its fifth straight state championship. The Christian Patriots lost to John Milledge 49-33, in September. Winner of this game will play Valwood…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Macon County travels to Telfair County

The Bulldogs have won six in a row and are scoring 32PPG, while only giving up 16PPG. The Trojans have never played the Macon County.

McRAE-HELENA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon County Bulldogs went on the road to take on the Telfair County Trojans in the quarterfinals of the GHSA playoffs. The Bulldogs have won six in a row and are scoring 32PPG, while only giving up 16PPG. The Trojans have never played the Macon County. Here are the highlights from Trojan Field. Categories: End…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Tattnall battles FPD in our Game of the Week

The Trojans lost to FPD 29-26, at home in October. The Vikings are (7-3-1) after winning just two games last year.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The FPD Vikings hosted the Tattnall Trojans in a GIAA semi-final matchup for our Game of the Week on The End Zone. The Trojans lost to FPD 29-26, at home in October. The Vikings are (7-3-1) after winning just two games last year. The winner will play in the Championship game at Mercer next Friday against…

Lineman of the Week: Warner Robins High School

Tonight we lift up and celebrate Flint Energies Power Lineman of the week Seth Hampton and high school football lineman Nick Reeves of Warner Robins 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

Man turns himself in for deadly Sandersville shooting

It happened at the 478 Loft Event Center on Georgia Highway 15, after fight broke out.

SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —A man turns himself in after a deadly shooting in Sandersville Friday morning. It happened at the 478 Loft Event Center on Georgia Highway 15, after fight broke out. Xzavious Wicker turned himself in to the Washington County Jail, where he’s being held without bond according to a post on the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page….

Macon’s Christmas Lights Extravaganza offers a unique experience

The Extravaganza boasts more than one million lights across five city blocks synchronized to music performed by the Macon Pops.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Downtown Macon is kicked off the holiday season with its 8th annual free outdoor concert and Christmas Lights Extravaganza. The Extravaganza boasts more than one million lights across five city blocks, synchronized to music performed by the Macon Pops. You can see two different light shows every night between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. until January…

Macon Volunteer Clinic Launches Giving Tuesday Campaign

It hopes to raise $20,000 during the campaign for new eye care equipment.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Volunteer Clinic is launching a Giving Tuesday Campaign to expand its services at the Clinic. It hopes to raise $20,000 during the campaign for new eye care equipment. The clinic currently offers free primary medical and dental care for adults in Macon-Bibb and Twiggs Counties, who don’t make enough money, or don’t have insurance…

Charity organizations provide free meals for Thanksgiving

For organizations like Helping Hands Generation or the Salvation Army, giving back to the community comes from a place of love.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Families across the country gathered around the table Thursday, to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal together. For those without a place to go though, charity organizations stepped in to lend a helping hand. Since 2016, owner of Helping Hands Generation, Amber Cearnal, has provided food and necessities on holidays to people in Macon. “Basically just want to…

Car chase in Laurens ends in crash, suspect on the loose

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Laurens county sheriff’s office is searching for a suspect on the loose after a car chase with the Georgia state patrol. Its reported that the chase ended in a crash on highway 19 and I-16 and the suspect jumped out and ran on foot. There’s a high presence of law enforcement in the area. If…

Local businesses offering big discounts during Small Business Saturday

According to Vice President of External Affairs for NewTown Macon, Emily Hopkins, sixty-eight cents of every dollar spent locally stays in the community.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you plan on Christmas shopping after Thanksgiving, you might want to save some of your budget for Small Business Saturday. Each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, shoppers can support their city’s economy by shopping at locally owned businesses. According to Vice President of External Affairs for NewTown Macon, Emily Hopkins, more retail businesses have…

Gun found inside Bibb County Jail

After a search, law enforcement found a gun hidden inside a wall mounted telephone in an inmate dayroom.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a firearm was found inside the Bibb County Jail. A release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says it received an anonymous tip of a firearm inside one of the cell block areas of the jail. After a search, law enforcement found a gun hidden inside a wall mounted…

Man injured in police chase after shooting at deputies

During the pursuit, Wicker shot at deputies from his vehicle. A Treutlen County deputy then used a PIT maneuver to end the chase in Montgomery County.

MOUNT VERNON, Georgia – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into an shooting involving Treutlen and Laurens Counties deputies on November 19. According to the GBI, a Laurens County deputy stopped 32-year-od Kadeem Amir Wicker, of Wrightsville,  on I-16 for reckless driving. Investigators say when the deputy approached the vehicle, Wicker drove away.  The chase went into Treutlen County,…

Cold Thanksgiving Morning

As we head into Thanksgiving temperatures will remain quite chilly with overnight lows in the upper 30s to low 40s Thanksgiving morning. As for the day on Thursday temperatures will warm up into the low 60s again. Overnight Thursday into your Black Friday a few showers may occur across the middle Georgia. As for temperatures will be the same on…

Much cooler Wednesday

Today we saw a few showers and thunderstorms across middle Georgia. as the cold front passes temperatures will be below average for the next couple of days. Overnight tonight we will still see rainfall mainly in our south eastern counties. Temperatures will begin to fall into the mid 50s as you head out the door to start your Wednesday Wednesday…