Bibb County Jail
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Mother raises concerns over daughter’s post-surgery care in Bibb County Jail

A mother is concerned about her daughter’s well-being in the Bibb County Jail after undergoing a major surgery.
Andrew Willis,

File: August 2023MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A mother is concerned about her daughter’s well-being in the Bibb County Jail after undergoing a major surgery. Sheila Rouse is asking ‘Why?’ after her daughter, Letitia Rouse, made complaints about poor conditions in the jail following a major surgery. “Why didn’t y’all leave her in the hospital and let them see about her?”…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Slightly cooler tomorrow (still hot), heating back up later this week

A weak wedge front will bring acute relief from the heat, but dry conditions persist into the weekend. Triple digit highs return Friday.
Cecilia Reeves,

It was a hot and humid day across Middle Georgia with many of us seeing highs in the upper 90s. Overnight temps will be staying warm, with lows in the mid-70s (again). By tomorrow a weak wedge front will start building into the area. This will keep temperatures just a bit cooler the farther north and west you go. Highs…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Taste & See Coffee Shop reopening in downtown Macon with new master roaster

A popular downtown establishment, Taste & See Coffee Shop and Gallery, is set to make a triumphant return later this year.
Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A popular downtown establishment, Taste & See Coffee Shop and Gallery, is set to make a triumphant return later this year. After closing its doors in November 2022 due to staffing issues, the coffee shop is gearing up to reopen in October, complete with a new master roaster to offer in-house roasted coffee. Owner Kevin Reaves…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Warner Robins to install new American flags before Labor Day thanks to Rotary Club donation

The Warner Robins Rotary Club is set to enhance the patriotic spirit of the city with new American flags along Watson Boulevard and Russell Parkway.
Edward Smart,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Rotary Club is set to enhance the patriotic spirit of the city with new American flags along Watson Boulevard and Russell Parkway. A $1,400 check was presented on Tuesday. “I’m a member of this community, and I love this community,” former Rotary Club President Les Arrent said. “I’m a retired Air Force…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

12th annual Atlanta Black Theatre Festival to celebrate culture at Macon’s Douglass Theatre

The historic Douglass Theatre in Macon is gearing up to host the 12th Annual Atlanta Black Theatre Festival from August 31 through September 2 as part of celebrations during Labor Day weekend.
Edward Smart,

MACON, Ga. (41NBC/WMGT) – The historic Douglass Theatre in Macon is gearing up to host the 12th Annual Atlanta Black Theatre Festival from August 31 through September 2 as part of celebrations during Labor Day weekend. The festival, known for being a rich platform for artists to share their voices, will feature a mix of entertainment, including plays commemorating culture,…

Kendrick Web
Featured, Houston County, Local News

UPDATE: Houston County man sentenced in 2022 stabbing death of his wife

In January 2022, Perry Police arrested Matthew Kendrick in the parking lot of Creekwood Park after he called 911 and claimed he stabbed his wife.
Shelby Coates,

UPDATE: Superior Court Judge G.E. “Bo” Adams sentenced Kendrick to Life in prison with the possibility of parole. Sentencing was held on August 21th. Kendrick will be parole eligible after thirty (30) years behind bars. ———————————————- PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A jury took less than 20 minutes to convict a Houston County man of malice murder in the stabbing death of his…

Leadership Web
Education, Entertainment, Featured, Houston County, Local News

Better Together Servant Leadership Conference comes to Perry

Learn how to lead with purpose, serve others and create positive change.
Shelby Coates,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Better Together Servant Leadership Conference is happening this weekend in Perry. Organizer David Grossnickle visited 41Today to share how this one-day event will allows people to learn from two servant leadership experts. The speakers include best-selling authors Jon Gordon and Damon West. Jon has written 15 books including his latest The Power of a Positive…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Highs warming into the upper 90s and 100s this week

A ridge of high pressure will bring intense heat to the southeast through the end of the week. Rain chances stay low until the weekend.
Cecilia Reeves,

The heat is here to start the week and it will only get worse through the week. A ridge of high pressure that has brought record-breaking heat to the plains will slowly push east. With dry weather continuing, this will increase our highs to the 100s and upper 90s. A Heat Advisory has been issued for Middle Georgia on Tuesday,…

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Featured, Local News, Peach County

Peach County addresses school bus driver shortage

As a bus driver shortage causes problems for student transportation across Middle Georgia, the Peach County School District believes it has found a solution through competitive pay and inventive recruitment strategies.
Edward Smart,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As a bus driver shortage causes problems for student transportation across Middle Georgia, the Peach County School District believes it has found a solution through competitive pay and inventive recruitment strategies. Transportation Director Waymon Smith says it’s crucial for school districts to think outside the box in attracting new bus drivers. “We just gotta be…

Dallas Austin
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Producer Dallas Austin honored as first recipient of Georgia Film Impact Award

Moviegoers who attended the Macon Film Festival were treated to a variety of workshops and films, but one event stood above the rest.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Moviegoers who attended the Macon Film Festival were treated to a variety of workshops and films, but one event stood above the rest. Georgia native and award-winning music and film producer Dallas Austin was honored on Saturday with the first-ever Macon Film Festival Georgia Film Impact Award. Having produced hit songs for artists like TLC, Madonna,…

Black Business And Community Expo
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Black entrepreneurs, leaders and educators gather for Black Business and Community Expo

Black entrepreneurs gathered on Saturday to promote their businesses and exchange resources during the Black Business and Community Expo sponsored by 41NBC.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Black entrepreneurs gathered on Saturday to promote their businesses and exchange resources during the Black Business and Community Expo sponsored by 41NBC. The event was hosted by the Central Georgia Coalition of Black Businesses and the Macon Black Pages in partnership with the Macon 200 Bicentennial Celebration. More than 100 vendors–from food and retail to legal…

Lineman Of The Week, Perry High School
Lineman of the Week

Lineman of the Week: Perry High School

41NBC Web Producer,

Tonight we lift up and celebrate Flint Energies power lineman of the week Julian Hubbard and high school football lineman Cashious Williams of Perry High School— both linemen 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: Westside Battles Central
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Westside battles Central

The Chargers, coming off a 3-8 season, have a new head coach in Jarrett Laws from Salem High School in Rockdale County.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Westside Seminoles squared off against the Central Chargers at Ed Defore Sports Complex on Friday night. The Chargers, coming off a 3-8 season, have a new head coach in Jarrett Laws from Salem High School in Rockdale County. The Seminoles went 7-4 last year, and one of those wins was against Central, 39-12. Tucker Sargent…

The End Zone Highlights: Peach County Hosts Baldwin For Our Game Of The Week
End Zone, Game of the Week, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Peach County hosts Baldwin for our Game of the Week

Football is back! The Baldwin Braves traveled to Peach County to take on the Trojans for our Game of the Week on The End Zone.
Clayton Poulnott,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  Football is back! The Baldwin Braves traveled to Peach County to take on the Trojans for our Game of the Week on The End Zone. There’s a familiar name in a new place, as Marquis Westbrook, who coached Warner Robins to two state titles, replaced Chad Campbell at Peach County. The Trojans scored 32 points…

The End Zone Highlights: Brentwood Travels To John Milledge
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Brentwood travels to John Milledge

The Trojans had won 50 in a row to go along with four consecutive state titles. Their last loss was in November 2018.
Clayton Poulnott,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Brentwood War Eagles visited the John Milledge Trojans in a highly anticipated matchup on Friday. The Trojans had won 50 in a row to go along with four consecutive state titles. Their last loss was in November 2018. Brentwood has a new head coach for the first time since 2000: Adam Lord. The War Eagles…

The End Zone Highlights: Ace Visits Crawford County
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: ACE visits Crawford County

The Gryphons went 8-3 last year, with one of those wins in shootout fashion against the Eagles, 70-53.
Clayton Poulnott,

ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The ACE Gryphons traveled to Crawford County to take on the Eagles on Friday night. The Eagles have a new head coach in Dusty Jump after going 3-8 in 2022. The Gryphons went 8-3 last year, with one of those wins in shootout fashion against the Eagles, 70-53. Check out the highlights J.B. Hawkins Sports Complex:…

The End Zone Highlights: Houston County Hosts Sumter County
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Houston County hosts Sumter County

The Bears were coming off a 10-3 season and beat Sumter County 41-7 to open the season last year.
Clayton Poulnott,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County Bears welcomed the Sumter County Panthers to Freedom Field on Friday night. The Bears were coming off a 10-3 season and beat Sumter County 41-7 to open the season last year. The Panthers had won only one game in each of the last three seasons. They were 3-24 since 2020. Bill Shanks…

The End Zone Highlights: Veterans Welcomes Richmond Academy
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Veterans welcomes Richmond Academy

The Musketeers, from Augusta, beat Veterans 23-20 last season.
Clayton Poulnott,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Veterans Warhawks hosted the Richmond Academy Musketeers in Week 1 of The End Zone. The Warhawks went 5-5 last year, giving up 35 points per game along the way. The Musketeers, from Augusta, beat Veterans 23-20 last season. Check out the highlights from Herb St. John Stadium: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

Baldwin County faces EMS service expiration in November

Baldwin County Commissioners met Friday to discuss its next steps to get a new service.
Edward Smart,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Baldwin County is looking for a new EMS service after Grady EMS, based in Atlanta, will not renew its three year contract. Baldwin County Commissioners met Friday to discuss its next steps to get a new service. County Manager Carlos Tobar, says this was an unexpected change but still plans to maintain good EMS service reputation…

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Baldwin County, Education, Featured, Local News

GCSU Financial Literacy Club teaching students how to manage money

"What I think students here problem need to do a better job of is getting adequately and financially literate."
Edward Smart,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia College and State University wants to teach students financial literacy. For many, college is the first time students have to manage money. Without guidance budgeting, it can be difficult. With the new semester underway, GCSU offers a Financial Literacy Club to help students manage their money. Professor Brent Evans teaches financial literacy at GCSU. He…
Featured, Health, Local News, Medical

Walmart wants families to prioritize health with ‘Wellness Day’ this Saturday

Wellness Day is Saturday, August 19th from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Walmart wants you to ring in the new school year with wellness this Saturday.  Pharmacies and vision center teams at Walmart locations across Middle Georgia are taking part in Wellness Day on Saturday, August 19th from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Customers can receive free glucose, cholesterol, body mass index (BMI) and blood pressure screenings. Walmart will also…

End Zone Game Of The Week Preview: Peach County Vs. Baldwin
Across Georgia Sports, End Zone, Game of the Week, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

End Zone Game of the Week Preview: Peach County vs. Baldwin

The Trojans defeated the Braves 50-20 in the 2022 season opener.
Shaaz Peerani,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The first End Zone Game of the Week for the 2023 high school football season features the Peach County Trojans hosting the Baldwin Braves. The Baldwin Braves are coming off their worst finish to a season since 2016, going 4-7 while falling in the first round of the GHSA 4A state playoffs. But this offseason, things…

Laron Woodard
Featured, Local News, Monroe County

MCSO looking for man wanted for theft, other crimes

Laron Jeffery Woodard is wanted for for burglary, theft by taking and criminal damage to property.
Clayton Poulnott,

MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office needs your help finding a wanted man. Laron Jeffery Woodard is wanted for for Burglary, Theft by Taking and Criminal Damage to Property. If you have seen Woodard or know where he is, call 911 or the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office at (478) 994-7010. Categories: Featured, Local News, Monroe County Tags:…