SAM Shortline Railroad celebrates 20 years of service

Commemorative books were handed out to the members mentioned that showcased the rail line's history.

CORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A heritage railway celebrates 20 years of service this year. Historic SAM Shortline Railroad held a ceremony to honor its long time volunteers and supporters at their Cordele station. Commemorative books were handed out to the members mentioned that showcased the rail line’s history. Lee Kinnamon is the chairman of the Southwest Georgia Railroad Excursion Authority…

UGA hosts Women of Business conference to encourage young business owners

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Robert F Hatcher Conference Center held a meeting for the Women of Business 2022 event. “Get into something that’s tough, and work hard,” –That’s the message that resonated throughout the panels. As a result, from this effort, we now see nearly 20% of businesses women-owned in the U.S.  Hosted by the small business development center,…

UPDATE: MWA Chairman calls for investigation of board

Board members allegedly met to discuss employees

UPDATE: Just as Thursday’s special called meeting of the Macon Water Authority was getting underway Chairman Sam Hart addressed the board with a major concern. The Chairman made it known that he was told by a board member that four members of the board have been meeting privately together as well as allegdly meeting with employees and deciding privately on…

Early voting ‘going smoothly’ in Middle Georgia

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Georgia midterm election is on the mind of many Americans, while Georgians have voting on their minds. Early voting continues to break records across the state and middle Georgia. If there’s one thing that’s clear, it’s that Georgians are excited to get out and vote. Dr. Samantha Murfree early voted Thursday afternoon. She says it’s important…

Washington Co. Sheriff’s Office searching for missing person

SANDERSVILLE, Georgia, (41NBC/WMGT)— The Washington County Sheriff’s Office needs help locating a missing person. According to a Facebook post, 20-year-old Domanic Roberson was last seen on Church street in Harrsion, Georgia. He’s six feet tall and weighs 156 pounds. If anyone has any information on where he is, you can contact Deputy Trey Burgamy at 478-232-1366. You can also call…

Howard takes down West Laurens in Thursday night football action

The Huskies pick up their second region victory on the season.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Howard Huskies took down the West Laurens Raiders 31-7 in Thursday night football action. The Huskies picked off the Raiders in their first drive of the game and tacked seven points on the next play to go up 7-0. Howard would take a 14-0 lead into halftime. Howard began the second half with a field…

Clouds increase Friday, rain returns Sunday

A wedge front will bring in increasing cloud cover for Friday and Saturday across Middle Georgia, but rain holds off until Sunday.

Clear skies helped us warm into the upper 70s across Middle Georgia today, but changes are on the way for the weekend. Clouds will start to build in overnight and into Friday evening. Highs will still warm into the mid 70s Friday, with winds gusting up to 20 mph. By Saturday the wedge front will likely be in full effect,…

As Halloween approaches, there are several safety measures to keep in mind

Halloween is just a few days away, and pediatricians have a few reminders for parents to have a safe and fun Halloween.

Pediatricians offer tips to stay safe this Halloween Halloween SafetyMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Halloween is just a few days away, and pediatricians have a few reminders for parents to have a safe and fun Halloween. Dr. Jason Smith with Primary Pediatrics in Macon says preparing for Halloween starts with the costumes. “Some costumes are really long or hard to get…

USDA announces expansion of broadband services in Crawford County

Crawford County residents will soon have access to faster high-speed internet thanks to a new partnership.

ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Crawford County residents will soon have access to faster high-speed internet thanks to a new partnership. For rural residents in Crawford County, connecting to internet for work or school has always been difficult. However, thanks to a new broadband expansion by the United States Department of  Agriculture Rural Development, getting connected will be easier than ever…

Macon schools take part in ‘Read for the Record’

The event brings millions of adults and children together to read the same book on the same day.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Community leaders and volunteers stepped into the classroom today to Read for the Record. Organized by the United Way, the event brings millions of adults and children together to read the same book on the same day. 41NBC’s Shelby Coates joined volunteers and students from Rutland High School to read to classes at Bruce Elementary School…

Construction competition comes to Macon

School buses and construction vehicles aren't things you think of going hand-in-hand, but they did Thursday at the Georgia State Farmer's Market in Macon.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – School buses and construction vehicles aren’t things you think of going hand-in-hand, but they did Thursday at the Georgia State Farmer’s Market in Macon. It was all part of the Central Georgia Workforce Development Alliance Skills Challenge. The competition brought together students from almost 20 schools to compete in various construction skills including welding, roofing, plumbing,…

Plane crash in Crawford County injures 3

ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A plane crash in Crawford County left 3 injured Thursday morning. According to the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office, around 10:16 a.m.,  a call came in concerning a plane crash on Rigdon Road off Highway 128, where a Cessna 172 had crashed while attempting to land. CCSO says the pilot and 2 passengers went to a local…

Sunny and breezy conditions hang around Thursday

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sunshine will still hang around Middle Georgia later this afternoon. Today Another sunny afternoon is expected in Middle Georgia today. Highs will be in the mid to upper 70s all around the region. It will be rather breezy as the wind blows in from the northeast at 6-13 mph. Gusts could reach speeds of up to…

BS Report: October 26th – Moving the Game

There's talk of moving the Georgia Florida game, hear why Bill Shanks thinks that's a bad idea.

There’s talk of moving the Georgia Florida game, hear why Bill Shanks thinks that’s a bad idea. Categories: Sports Tags: College Football, Florida Gators, SEC, UGA

The End Zone Game of the Week Preview: Jones County vs. Warner Robins, Pt. 2

The End Zone Game of the Week is scheduled for Friday, October 28, at 7:30 p.m. at Greyhound Field.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — For week 11’s End Zone Game of the Week, the Jones County Greyhounds will host the Warner Robins Demons in a crucial 5A Region Two battle. The back-to-back 5A state champions aren’t having as dominating of a season as they’ve had over the past few seasons. They are 4-4 with a 3-1 region record after…

Nice weather sticks around for the week

Sunshine and highs in the 70s will be the trend for the rest of the week, ahead of our next chance of rain this weekend.

After a few showers overnight, skies cleared today and temps warmed back into the 70s. Tonight we are cooling quickly under clear skies with lows dropping into the 40s by Thursday morning. Thursday will be a repeat of today with highs in the mid 70s and clear skies. By Friday a clouds will start increasing through the day and into…

Law enforcement agencies attend annual UTAC training event in Perry

New technology like drones and robots are helping law enforcement agencies when it comes to preventing disasters.

PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – New technology like drones and robots are helping law enforcement agencies when it comes to preventing disasters. The annual UTAC (Unmanned Tactic Application Conference) training began this week at Perry Guardian Center. The event trains law enforcement agencies on advances in robotics and drone technology. President and CEO of FLYMOTION, Ryan English, says the training shows how…

Purple lights on for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

As you drive around Macon, you might notice some light bulbs are purple.

October marks Domestic Violence Awareness month Purple Light DayMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — As you drive around Macon, you might notice some light bulbs are purple. The bulbs are to spread awareness about domestic violence and to highlight ‘Purple Light Day’ each October 26. Sharon Stafford founded the organization known as “Loved One’s Against Domestic Violence/ A Voice for La’Smockie Fountain.” Fountain,…

Stacey Abrams visits Fort Valley as she makes final push for voters

Democratic candidate for Governor Stacey Abrams is hoping to get more people out to the polls.

Stacey Abrams makes a stop at Fort Valley State University to get more people to the polls.Stacey Abrams Bus TourFORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Democratic candidate for Governor Stacey Abrams is hoping to get more people out to the polls. With just a few weeks until election day, Abrams is traveling across Georgia with her ‘Let’s Get It Done’ bus…

Man arrested for trying to rob Forsyth credit union

Officers responded to 76 East Johnston Street around 4:30 Wednesday afternoon.

Michael LoftisFORSYTH, GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT) – Forsyth Police arrested a man Wednesday for trying to rob a credit union. According to Forsyth Police, officers responded to a panic alarm at Robins Financial Credit Union at 76 E Johnston Street around 4:30 p.m. Once on scene, officers say they discovered Michael Loftis had entered the bank and approached the teller counter. Officers…

Warner Robins man sentenced to life in prison after 2021 murder

A Warner Robins man will spend the rest of his life in prison without the possibility of parole after being convicted of felony murder and aggravated assault Wednesday in Houston County Superior Court.

Gregory Davis (Houston County District Attorney’s Office)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  A Warner Robins man will spend the rest of his life in prison without the possibility of parole after being convicted of felony murder and aggravated assault Wednesday in Houston County Superior Court. A Houston County District Attorney news release says the conviction of 22-year-old Gregory Tyshon Davis was…

Disney Princess: The Concert is coming to Macon

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Disney Princesses are on their way to Macon! The Disney princess concert is set to be held at 6 p.m. on November 1st at the Macon City Auditorium next week. 41NBC’s Haley Janes got to speak with 4 Broadway powerhouses- Christy Altomare, who played the original Anya in “Anastasia”, Isabelle McCalla, who played Jasmin in “Aladdin”,…

School speed camera questions answered

When are citations issued?

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Speed traps.  That’s how a lot of people are referring to the photo-enforced school zone cameras now in use in Macon-Bibb County. There’s a lot of misinformation about these cameras including when the cameras are issuing tickets, at what speed and at what time of day. To clear some of that up, 41NBC’s Chace Ambrose spoke…