Macon Touchdown Club Players of the Week: Week Two

Three student-athletes shined under the lights in Macon for Week two of the high school football season

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Week two was filled with memorable highlights from all over Macon. Here are the three players that stood out to the Macon Touchdown Club. Orthogeorgia back of the week: ACE Senior Runningback Bryson Vincent, who had 23 carries for 132 yards, and three touchdowns in the Gryphons 35-0 win over Central. Orthogeorgia lineman of the…

USDA grant helps Baldwin County Schools provide evening meals for students

The program, funded by a USDA grant, will run Monday through Thursday starting September 2.

Baldwin High County SchoolMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Baldwin County School District is helping parents who are juggling busy schedules. Starting next week, more than 700 students across Baldwin County will receive a hot dinner. “A lot of parents have to work late,” said Susan Nelson, the school nutrition director at Baldwin County Schools. “And they don’t feel as rushed…

State House committee seeks to reduce public school mandates; reduce burden on administrators

Each year, the Georgia General Assembly passes new laws aimed at improving the education of students and enhancing safety in public schools across the state. While adding new mandates for school administrators, outdated ones often remain in place. 

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – State legislators are exploring ways to help Georgia schools focus less on enforcing legal mandates and more on educating students. Today, the House Study Committee on Reducing and Prioritizing Mandates for Public School Administration held its first on-site meeting in Warner Robins. Each year, the Georgia General Assembly passes new laws aimed at improving the…

Piedmont Macon EMS coordinator discusses “Stop the Bleed” training

Liana Rogers, EMS coordinator at Piedmont Macon, said the training is lifesaving.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Piedmont Macon is encouraging people to learn how to respond in emergencies where someone is experiencing severe bleeding through the “Stop the Bleed” campaign. Liana Rogers, EMS coordinator at Piedmont Macon, said the training is lifesaving. The program teaches bystanders to recognize life-threatening bleeding, apply direct pressure, pack a wound with gauze or a clean cloth,…

GDOT: Long-term I-16 eastbound traffic shift begins September 5 in Macon

The shift moves eastbound drivers onto two newly built lanes as part of the I-16/I-75 Interchange Improvement Project.

Map: Georgia Department of TransportationMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Department of Transportation says contractors will begin a long-term traffic shift on I-16 eastbound at the I-75 interchange in Macon-Bibb County starting Friday, September 5. According to GDOT, the shift will begin at 10 p.m. Friday and remain in place through early December 2025, weather permitting. Roadway signage and lane…

One Big Fish Fry brings food, fellowship and vision for Greenwood Bottom revitalization

The free event will bring residents together for food, music and a shared vision for the neighborhood.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A community event aimed at celebrating culture, unity and revitalization is returning to Macon’s historic Greenwood Bottom District for its third year. Organizers announced that One Big Fish Fry will take place on August 29 at 5 p.m. at 1410 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The event will feature food, music and fellowship, with a focus…

Wonderful weather likely Wednesday

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will remain below average Wednesday as skies stay sunny across Middle Georgia. This Evening It’s been a lovely Tuesday across Middle Georgia as most spots have topped off in the mid to upper 80s. Wind will continue from the north at 5-10 mph through the evening and into tonight. Low temperatures will largely be in…

UPDATE: BCSO confirms hoax ‘active shooter’ calls regarding CGTC, Rutland HS

The lockdown/shelter in place advisory is now lifted. Law enforcement agencies have left the scene.

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC) (Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC) UPDATE (4:30 p.m.): Central Georgia Technical College is revealing more information after a hoax active shooter call on Tuesday led to a lockdown of its Macon campus. According to a school news release, a 911 call was made to Macon-Bibb County dispatch just after 1 p.m. about an active shooter threat at…

North Macon business thrilled to get back to normal after months of construction on Bass Road Bridge

Southern Primary Care Medical Assistant McKenzie Rogers said the construction definitely put a damper on business.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Employees at Southern Primary Care on Bass Road and their patients are thrilled to be able to travel to the Bass Road location without having to take a detour because of the nearly  six months of construction of the Bass Road Bridge. That’s because construction wrapped up Saturday. Southern Primary Care Medical Assistant McKenzie Rogers said…

Fort Valley residents say conditions improving at Villas on 8 Apartments

Fort Valley code enforcement responds to residents’ complaints

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After Fort Valley residents raised concerns about rodents and safety issues at The Villas on 8 Apartments, city code enforcement officials say the apartment complex management team is taking steps to address the problems. Fort Valley Code Enforcement Officer Rhonda Walker told 41NBC she met with property managers, senior maintenance staff, and residents on August…

Macon to debut European-style Christmas market in downtown this December

According to Visit Macon, the Marché de Noel: Macon Christmas Market will take place December 5-14 at Cherry Street Plaza, coinciding with the Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza, which draws hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  Downtown Macon will debut its first-ever European-inspired Christmas market this December, adding to the city’s growing reputation as a must-visit holiday destination. According to Visit Macon, the Marché de Noel: Macon Christmas Market will take place December 5-14 at Cherry Street Plaza, coinciding with the Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza, which draws hundreds of thousands of visitors…

Coroner: Woman dead after Monday fire on Pio Nono Avenue in Macon

A woman is dead after a house fire in Macon on Monday.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman is dead after a house fire in Macon on Monday. According to Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones, 63-year-old Linda Sanford was pronounced dead at 6:30 p.m. at Atrium Health Navicent. That’s the information we have right now. We’ve reached out the Macon-Bibb Fire Department for more. Categories: Bibb County, Featured, Local News Tags: dead, fire,…

Macon man sentenced to 30 years in Houston County drug trafficking case

39-year-old Rajohn Alexander Sandifer entered his plea August 25 in Houston County Superior Court.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man was sentenced Monday to 30 years in prison, with 20 years to serve without parole, after pleading guilty to trafficking methamphetamine, according to the Houston County District Attorney’s Office. 39-year-old Rajohn Alexander Sandifer entered his plea August 25 in Houston County Superior Court. Judge G.E. “Bo” Adams also ordered Sandifer to pay a…

Warner Robins man sentenced to 10 years for child exploitation

Bryan Tyler Arnold entered his plea August 25 in the Superior Court of Houston County

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 25-year-old Warner Robins man was sentenced Monday to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of sexual exploitation of children, according to the Houston County District Attorney’s Office. Bryan Tyler Arnold entered his plea August 25 in the Superior Court of Houston County. Judge G.E. “Bo” Adams handed down the sentence…

Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspections August 18-22

The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, August 18 and Friday, August 22.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — This week’s Restaurant Report Card provides food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, August 18 and Friday, August 22. Understanding the scores Scores 69 and below (unsatisfactory): Highlighted in red. Scores 70-99 (satisfactory): Displayed in black. Scores of 100 (perfect):…

Trump expands crime crackdown, targets cashless bail and flag burning

President Trump is signaling an expansion of his crackdown on crime, potentially bringing a greater National Guard presence to major cities across the country.

(NBC)- President Trump is signaling an expansion of his crackdown on crime, potentially bringing a greater National Guard presence to major cities across the country. Already armed on the streets of Washington, D.C., Chicago could be next. “We may wait. We may or may not, we may just go in and do it, which is probably what we should do….

Morning Business Report: Cracker Barrel logo backlash, immigration drop, car loans

Cracker Barrel apologized for confusion over its new logo.

MGN(LILAMAX)- Cracker Barrel apologized for confusion over its new logo, admitting the restaurant chain “could’ve done a better job sharing who we are and who we’ll always be.” The Lebanon, Tennessee-based company emphasized that its core values — hard work, family, and scratch-cooked food made with care — have not and will never change.  Despite some customer backlash, Cracker Barrel…

Dust storm halts flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor, causing major delays

A massive wall of dust swept over Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Monday afternoon.

(CNN)- A massive wall of dust swept over Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Monday afternoon, forcing a temporary halt to operations and disrupting flight schedules. The ground stop was ordered just before the storm rolled across the tarmac, stalling planes on the runway and sending crews to shelter. The thick orange haze cut visibility dramatically as wind gusts of up…

Unseasonably cool temperatures for Middle Georgia this week

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Overall, the pleasant weather for this time of the year continues across the state through mid-week. The dry, cool, and breezy conditions can be attributed to the combination of deep level troughing and surface high pressure across much of the eastern U.S. Northwest winds have led to low dewpoints, which make it difficult for any rain…

Trump’s attempt to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook sparks legal and economic concerns

President Donald Trump’s unprecedented move to fire a sitting Federal Reserve governor is raising alarm among economists, investors, and political analysts.

(CNN)- President Donald Trump’s unprecedented move to fire a sitting Federal Reserve governor is raising alarm among economists, investors, and political analysts — with many warning that it could have far-reaching effects on everyday Americans. The President announced his intent to remove Lisa Cook from the Fed Board, marking the first attempt to oust a governor in the central bank’s…

Hollywood Minute: K-Pop Demon Hunters tops box office, Guillermo del Toro and Jennifer Lopez receive new honors

The sing-along version of the smash hit K-Pop Demon Hunters is now streaming.

(CNN) – The sing-along version of the smash hit K-Pop Demon Hunters is now streaming — and audiences are already flocking to it. Even before its arrival on Netflix, the film drew huge crowds in theaters. A special sing-along release sold out more than a thousand screens over the weekend of August 23–24, making it the number-one movie at the…

Fort Valley State Hosts Football Meet and Greet Ahead of Season Opener

The 2025 FVSU Squad got a chance to meet the community before heading to Birmingham, AL for their first matchup of the season

FORT VALLEY, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Fort Valley State University football student-athletes had the chance to meet fans and fellow students this week at Wildcat Stadium during the FVSU “Meet and Greet.” People from across Peach County came out to get acquainted with the team, ask questions to players and new head coach Marlon Watson, and collect autographs during the…

Approval of Hall Road auto auction site sparks backlash

The Macon-Bibb County Planning and Zoning Commission cleared the path for a new auto auction facility on Hall Road. Hall road is home to land acquired by A.D. Tolliver, a former enslaved man who purchased the land back in 1894, as well as his descendants.

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After passionate debate from residents and stakeholders, the Macon-Bibb County Planning and Zoning Commission cleared the path for a new auto auction facility on Hall Road. Barbara Tolliver Rodgers is the granddaughter of A.D. Tolliver, a formerly enslaved man who bought more than 200 acres of land on Hall Road between 1894 and…

GBI: Shooting in Hawkinsville leaves one injured, one arrested, one wanted

The GBI says 21-year-old Nickelas Adams was arrested, while 20-year-old David Walker is wanted.

HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says one man is in custody and another is wanted after a shooting investigation in Hawkinsville. According to a news release, the GBI arrested and charged 21-year-old Nickelas Adams of Warner Robins with one count of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Investigators have…