Middle Georgia Toys For Tots 5k Coming This Weekend
Featured, Local News, Peach County

Lace up for charity in Fort Valley this weekend with 5K supporting Toys for Tots

Middle Georgia residents can lace up their running shoes this Saturday for a 5-K fundraiser in Fort Valley to put smiles on the faces of local children.
Dejon Campbell,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia residents can lace up their running shoes this Saturday for a 5-K fundraiser in Fort Valley to put smiles on the faces of local children. The event, hosted by the Middle Georgia chapter of Toys for Tots, is part of the Run and See Georgia Grand Prix and will be held at Lane…

Twiggs Drugs Web
Featured, Local News, Twiggs County

Driver charged with trafficking marijuana, speeding in Twiggs County

On August 4th, a deputy stopped a gray Acura for speeding along Interstate 16 eastbound.
Shelby Coates,

JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A traffic stop in Twiggs County ends with a drug bust and the driver in jail. The Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office arrested 41-year-old Justin Taylor of Statesboro on trafficking marijuana, possession of marijuana and speeding charges. On August 4th, a deputy stopped a gray Acura for speeding along Interstate 16 eastbound. The deputy searched the vehicle…

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Bibb County, Featured, Houston County, Local News

Wanted Macon woman arrested in Warner Robins

The FBI wanted to track down 23-year-old Tiara Thomas, also known as "Red."
Shelby Coates,

WARNER ROBINS (41NBC/WMGT) – A wanted fugitive out of Macon is arrested in Warner Robins thanks to a community tip. The FBI wanted to track down 23-year-old Tiara Thomas, also known as “Red.” She was charged in Bibb County between November 2020 and July 2021. But she failed to report to her probation officer between July and October of 2022….

2023 Football Season Preview: Central Chargers
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2023 Football Season Preview: Central Chargers

Jarrett Laws brings over 15 years of head coaching experience to the Central Chargers.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After accumulating just four wins over the last two seasons, the Central High School football team looks to make significant strides this year as new head coach Jarrett Laws leads them. “Football’s real here. You know what I mean. Listen, you better have it together, and I’m just really excited to be a part of this…

Bs Report: August 9th A New Beginning For The Falcons
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BS Report: August 9th – A New Beginning for the Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons play their first pre-season game on Friday. 41NBC's Bill Shanks explains why fans should be optimistic about this year's team.
David Tufts,

The Atlanta Falcons play their first pre-season game on Friday. 41NBC’s Bill Shanks explains why fans should be optimistic about this year’s team. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Bill Shanks, NFL

Storm Damage
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Skidvations Land Management offers tips to prevent storm damage

At Ingleside Village Antique Centre, manager Cathy Brantley says a Monday night storm ripped the roof off the shop. “Once it started to lift, the whole thing came up and went over the side,” she said.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon residents are picking up the pieces in the wake of severe weather from the past week. At Ingleside Village Antique Centre, manager Cathy Brantley says a Monday night storm ripped the roof off the shop. “Once it started to lift, the whole thing came up and went over the side,” she said. After the roof…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Warner Robins purchases seven new properties in effort to create downtown area

Warner Robins is taking a significant step towards a vibrant downtown. Mayor LaRhonda Patrick announced on Wednesday the city's purchase of seven new properties on Commercial Circle.
Edward Smart,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins is taking a significant step towards a vibrant downtown. Mayor LaRhonda Patrick announced on Wednesday the city’s purchase of seven new properties on Commercial Circle. The city is spending $2 million in a move to rejuvenate the heart of the city. “The reality of a downtown is going to happen, finally,” Patrick said….

Wanted
Baldwin County, Bibb County, Featured, Houston County, Local News

4 suspects remain on Crimestoppers ‘Top 15 Most Wanted’

Citizens can safely and anonymously report tips at 1-877-68CRIME.
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers says there are four remaining wanted suspects on its Top 15 Most Wanted program. Crimestoppers provides automatic rewards of $1,000 minimum payout on the Top 15 Fugitive List. And there is up to $2,000 for tips leading to the arrest of wanted fugitives. Crimestoppers’ Sergeant Greg Thomas visited 41Today to explain how the…
Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Explosive scare resolved in Monroe County after bomb tech determines device inactive

An old blasting cap labeled as an explosive, discovered by road crews at the corner of Carriage and Plantation Drive, was determined to be inactive by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) bomb squad, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
Tucker Sargent,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An old blasting cap labeled as an explosive, discovered by road crews at the corner of Carriage and Plantation Drive, was determined to be inactive by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) bomb squad, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. In a news release, the sheriff’s office said deputies were dispatched to the scene around…

Police Lights
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Employee ambushed during Riverside Drive armed robbery in Macon

According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, a masked man with a gun ambushed the worker as she left.
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a commercial robbery that involved a man ambushing an employee as she left work. Deputies say the robbery happened around 10:15 Tuesday night at the Bags N’ More at 3096 Riverside Drive. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, a masked man with a gun ambushed the worker as…

2023 Football Season Preview: Northeast Raiders

The Raiders return nine offensive and seven defensive starters this season.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Northeast Raiders faced a significant challenge last season in identifying successors for several graduating players. However, this year brings a positive shift as the Raiders boast nine returning starters on offense and seven on defense. “Looking forward to some of the upcoming guys, who filled in the spots from our senior class from a couple…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Changes at Macon USPS facility spark worries over job security, transparency

Changes are coming to the Macon USPS facility as it transitions to a local processing center, moving some mail processing operations to Atlanta.
Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Changes are coming to the Macon USPS facility as it transitions to a local processing center, moving some mail processing operations to Atlanta. The postal service held a meeting in Macon Tuesday afternoon to discuss the transformation that aims to modernize the facility and restructure it as a destination mail processing center. The change raises concerns…

Local Crews Spend Morning Responding To Overnight Storm Damage
Bibb County, Featured, Houston County, Local News

Local crews spend morning responding to overnight storm damage

Brandon Long,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Crews in Bibb County had to clean up from storms overnight and this Tuesday morning. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office posted photos on it’s Facebook page showing Sergeant Carlos Stokes removing part of a fallen tree along Emery Highway. The sheriff’s office says Sergeant Stokes keeps a handsaw in his patrol cruiser for weather emergencies. In Houston…
Featured, Local News, Macon County

UPDATE: Boil water advisory lifted, Macon County students return to class Wednesday

Macon County schools are closed Monday and Tuesday.
Shelby Coates,

UPDATE: The boil water advisory is now lifted in Macon County. This means Macon County School System students will return to school on Wednesday and follow regular schedules. The school system is taking everyone for their patience and understanding during the recent school closures. —– MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon County schools are closed to students due to a boil…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

MWA wins all three Georgia drinking water taste test competitions

Earlier this year, the MWA won the Best Tasting Drinking Water for the state's District 5.
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – For the first time ever, the Macon Water Authority won all three state drinking water taste test competitions. The Georgia Association of Water Professionals held its annual conference and expo in Savannah. That’s where the MWA won the People’s Choice Award for Best Tasting Drinking Water in Georgia. The honor is decided by approximately 2,000 conference…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Mayor recommends greater reduction in Macon-Bibb property taxes

Macon-Bibb commissioners will vote on the millage rate recommendation at the August 15th meeting.
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller is recommending an even greater reduction in property taxes than he first announced. Mayor Miller wants commissioners to adopt a millage rate of 10.723. This is a reduction of 7.178 mills. And it is greater than the originally announced 5 mill reduction. “We promised to find a way for government to operate…

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Houston County resident killed in Ukraine

Family reports Georgia man serving as foreign fighter near Bakhmut killed in mortar shell explosion.
Brandon Long,

Jeffrey Judd Jones, Jeff was a Foreign Fighter in the Armed Forces of Ukraine fighting near Bakhmut Ukraine at the time. (41NBC/WMGT/CNN)- Another one of the three Americans who died in Ukraine recently has been identified. The family of Jeffrey Judd Jones says a mortar shell explosion killed him on July 31st. They say he’s an Army veteran who wanted…

Annual Football Media Day Highlights New Coaches And Strong Tradition In Bibb County Athletics
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Annual Football Media Day Highlights New Coaches and Strong Tradition in Bibb County Athletics

"I think this is the best set of coaches, as a whole, in Macon, ever."
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — With the high school football season just around the corner, Bibb County Athletics hosted its annual football media day at the Bibb County Professional Learning Center. Macon welcomes two new head coaches this season: Jarrett Laws, who is taking over the program at Central High School, and Anthony Williams, who is taking over at Rutland High…

Jones County High School Hosts First Fall Media Day
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Jones County High School Hosts First Fall Media Day

"I want this to be run like a college program from the top down."
Shaaz Peerani,

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Under the reign of new athletic director Chad Alligood, Jones County High School kicked off its first fall sports media day, giving teams an exciting sneak peek into their upcoming seasons. After taking over in the spring of 2023, Alligood wasted no time revamping the Greyhounds athletic department as he garnered about $1 million from the…

North Central Health District
Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News

North Central Health District urges families to catch up on immunizations

It’s back to school season, and that means making sure your kids are up to date on their immunizations.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It’s back to school season, and that means making sure your kids are up to date on their immunizations. Students returning to school must have a completed 3231 Form from the Department of Public Health on file as proof of vaccinations. New students must have a 3300 Form as proof of eye, ear, dental and nutrition…

Macon Black Pages
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Kaviar Beauty Bar shines as success story of Black entrepreneurship in downtown Macon

Access to capital has historically been a roadblack for Black entrepreneurs - but new programs and organizations create more opportunities for Black business.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)  – August is National Black Business Month, and there are now more resources than ever for Black entrepreneurs to thrive in Middle Georgia. For more than 30 years, the Macon Black Pages has served as a directory to promote Black-owned businesses in Middle Georgia. According to Black Pages Publisher, Alex Habersham, one of the biggest challenges for…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Consignment sale for parents comes to Perry this week

Purchasing clothing for children is expensive for a lot parents, but a local organization is looking to provide a more economical option this week.
Dejon Campbell,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  Purchasing clothing for children is expensive for a lot parents, but a local organization is looking to provide a more economical option this week. The Tykes, Tots, & Teens consignment events have served as an outlet for parents to purchase clothing, toys, books, baby equipment and games at a fraction of the retail cost. As the…