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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.

October 27, 2022

Shelby Coates,

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.

October 27, 2022

Chace Ambrose,

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

October 27, 2022

Haley Janes,

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

October 27, 2022

Aaron Lowery,

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.

October 26, 2022

David Tufts,

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.

October 26, 2022

Shaaz Peerani,

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.

October 26, 2022

Cecilia Reeves,

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.

October 26, 2022

Brick Nelson,

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 26, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

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.

October 26, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

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.

October 26, 2022

Shelby Coates,

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.

October 26, 2022

Tucker Sargent,

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 Comes To Macon

Disney Princess: The Concert is coming to Macon

October 26, 2022

Haley Janes,

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?

October 26, 2022

Chace Ambrose,

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…

Morning Business Report: Hyundai to invest $5.5 billion in electric vehicle plant in Georgia

October 26, 2022

Edward Smart,

Amazon announced it will now allow customers to make payments through Venmo. Hyundai Motor broke ground on a 5 and a half billion dollar electric vehicle and battery plant in Georgia. Haunted houses rake in between $400 million and $500 million annually. An estimate 1,500 haunted houses operate each year. Categories: Featured, Morning Business Report Tags: amazon, EV, Halloween, Hyundai,…

Cooler and drier conditions return Wednesday

October 26, 2022

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sunshine will return to Middle Georgia with cooler and drier conditions in the wake of last night’s cold front. Today There were a few showers left around Middle Georgia this morning from the cold front that moved through overnight, however by the time the sunrise arrived they were gone. The clouds have been clearing through the…

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

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

October 25, 2022

Shaaz Peerani,

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two weeks remain in high school football’s regular season, and it’s a crucial time as several region titles are beginning to be determined. And this week, the Jones County Greyhounds host the Warner Robins Demons in a 5A Region 2 battle. The Greyhounds are 5-3, with a 3-1 region record after picking up a crucial victory…

Mercer quarterback, Fred Payton, sets program record for most touchdowns thrown in a single season

Fred Payton currently ranks third in the FCS with 24 touchdown passes thrown.

October 25, 2022

Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After the Mercer football team’s loss to #7 UT Chattanooga, the Bears fell to #16 in the FCS polls; however, all was not bad news. Quarterback Fred Payton threw three touchdowns in the game, getting his total to 24 on the season, which breaks the program’s single-season record once set by John Russ in 2013. Payton…

Mercer hosts annual Basketball Tip-Off Event

The women open their season on Nov. 7 at home against MTSU, while the men begin their season on the road against Eastern Carolina on Nov. 8.

October 25, 2022

Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The NCAA basketball season begins in less than two weeks, so the Mercer basketball teams hosted their annual Tip-Off Event at Mercer Village. The men’s and women’s teams signed autographs, gave out goodies, danced, and competed in a few competitions, while fans also had a chance to see the 2022-23 rosters. The men’s team has nine…

Lane closures to take place in Macon Wednesday night

The Georgia Department of Transportation is reminding people to plan for an alternate route Wednesday night.

October 25, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

GDOT Lane ClosuresGDOT Lane ClosuresMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Department of Transportation is reminding people to plan for an alternate route Wednesday night. Riverside Drive between Spring Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard will be closed from 10 p-m to 5 a.m. Crews will be setting bridge beams over the road. If you need to travel through that area…

Local organization looking to increase Latino voter turnout

We're two weeks away from election day, and the push to get people to the polls is increasing.

October 25, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

GLAHR Action Network working to get Latino Voters to the PollsLatino VotersMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — We’re two weeks away from election day, and the push to get people to the polls is increasing. One middle Georgia organization is focusing on Latino voters by going door to door. Georgia Latino Alliance for Human Rights, or GLAHR Action Network, is hoping to…

Centerville Police investigating after body found on Jeanette Place

Centerville Police are investigating after a woman's body was found in the backyard of a home on the 100 block of Jeanette Place on Monday.

October 25, 2022

Brick Nelson,

CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Centerville Police are investigating after a woman’s body was found in the backyard of a home on the 100 block of Jeanette Place on Monday. According to Houston County Coroner James Williams, Centerville Police conducted a welfare check on an elderly woman around noon on Monday, and that’s when they discovered her body in the backyard….

GBI investigating after Monroe County inmate dies

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation following the death of an inmate in Monroe County Tuesday.

October 25, 2022

Tucker Sargent,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation following the death of an inmate in Monroe County Tuesday. According to a Monroe County Sheriff’s Office news release, a deputy was conducting a headcount prior to shift change just before 6 p.m. Tuesday when he discovered an inmate had attempted suicide. Deputies and a jail…

Perry officials: State of city, Houston County is ‘growing’

Perry and Houston County leaders joined Tuesday to discuss the development of new organizations and technological advances to keep the city moving forward.

October 25, 2022

Brick Nelson,

PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – City of Perry officials say Perry and Houston County are growing. For some, Perry might be a quiet area, but city officials say it’s vastly growing and developing. Perry and Houston County leaders joined Tuesday to discuss the development of new organizations and technological advances to keep the city moving forward. Perry Mayor Randall Walker says he’s…

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

When are citations issued?

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

Fred Payton currently ranks third in the FCS with 24 touchdown passes thrown.

The women open their season on Nov. 7 at home against MTSU, while the men begin their season on the road against Eastern Carolina on Nov. 8.

The Georgia Department of Transportation is reminding people to plan for an alternate route Wednesday night.

We're two weeks away from election day, and the push to get people to the polls is increasing.

Centerville Police are investigating after a woman's body was found in the backyard of a home on the 100 block of Jeanette Place on Monday.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation following the death of an inmate in Monroe County Tuesday.

Perry and Houston County leaders joined Tuesday to discuss the development of new organizations and technological advances to keep the city moving forward.

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