FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Fort Valley Police Department has a new vehicle in its fleet: a 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E. Chief Anson Evans says it’s all about saving money. “My gas bill was $120,000 just for the year,” he said. Chief Evans says one of the main reasons for the electric-powered vehicle being added to the fleet was…
UPDATE (9/26): A Macon woman is in custody in connection with a fatal hit-and-run earlier this month. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says 28-year-old Erica Latee Buckner surrendered to deputies Tuesday morning. She’s charged with driving while license suspended or revoked, hit and run resulting in serious injury or death, hit and run duty to stop at or…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Pride launched its week of events aimed at fostering acceptance and individuality with a “Rainbow Table Talk” at Fall Line Brewing on Monday. The discussion aimed to build understanding and unity in a style inspired by “On The Table Macon.” DeMarcus Beckham, co-founder of Macon Pride, says positive change in the community is important. “Even…
We saw a return of summer weather this weekend in Middle Georgia with highs warming back to the 90s. Clear skies will give way to mostly cloudy skies by tomorrow afternoon. Even with this increase in clouds, we will see highs back in the upper 80s and an increase in humidity. A few showers and storms will be possible, but…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In August, Ingleside Village Antique Centre was forced to close its doors due to the building’s roof being blown off by a severe storm. The store is now set to reopen after almost two months of repairs. Ingleside Village Antique Centre first opened 20 years ago and is the only remaining antique store in Macon’s Ingleside…
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — You’ll soon have more time to take in the exhibits at the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins. Beginning October 1, hours are returning to their pre-covid schedule. Monday thru Saturday, the museum will be open an hour later from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and will resume Sunday afternoon hours, from 1 until 5…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A nearly 300 unit multi-family apartment is approved by Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning during its meeting this afternoon. The apartments will consist of 13 three-story buildings, having 288 two bedroom room units. Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning Executive Director, Jefferey Ruggieri, says the apartments will help those who can’t afford to buy a home. “You know it’s…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A 38-year-old man is in jail after breaking into a doctor’s office in downtown Macon on Sunday morning, according to a sheriff’s office news release. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, witnesses saw Eric Andrew Young of Augusta break through the glass door at First Choice Primary Care on Poplar Street. When deputies arrived, they searched…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Week 6 End Zone Game of the Week features a battle between two storied Middle Georgia programs: the Warner Robins Demons and the Houston County Bears. The Warner Robins Demons have started their season under first-year head coach Shane Sams with a 2-2 record. “We started the year out, knowing we replaced a lot on…
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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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:…
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…
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,…