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Local Red Cross Helps Out In Midst Of California Wildfires

American Red Cross volunteers from Georgia on the ground helping California wildfire victims

Suzanne Lawler, American Red Cross Central Midwest Georgia chapter Regional Communications Manager, says seven of the 350 Red Cross staff members in California are from right here in Georgia.

January 13, 2025

Taylor Gilchrist,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Wildfires continue to sweep across Los Angeles, California, having already displaced thousands from their homes and claiming 24 lives. Volunteers from the American Red Cross is on the ground, including volunteers from here in Georgia, doing what they can to help Californians. Suzanne Lawler, American Red Cross Central Midwest Georgia chapter Regional Communications Manager, says seven…

Piedmont Named To Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces For Diversity 2025

Piedmont named among Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2025

Piedmont says DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) isn't about changing beliefs but changing behaviors.

January 13, 2025

Bre'Anna Sheffield,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – For the third year in a row, Piedmont has earned recognition as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights group. According to the announcement, research shows that nearly 80 percent of U.S. workers believe it’s important for companies to foster an inclusive culture. Piedmont says DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) isn’t…

Crimestoppers asks for help finding fugitives from Middle Georgia

Today's word of the day: Humble

January 13, 2025

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers Sergeant Greg Thomas visited 41Today to highlight five wanted suspects and discuss the word of the day. 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?…

Sub-freezing tonight, sunshine returns tomorrow

January 13, 2025

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – This Evening What has been a cloudy day will see skies clear through the evening hours. This will mainly occur after the sunset for the vast majority of Middle Georgia. It will be a chilly night as northwest winds of 5-10 mph bring in cold and dry air, dropping temperatures into the upper 20s for most…

Warner Robins PD investigating Friday night shooting

The incident happened at 6:27 p.m. in the 100 Block of Charles Circle in Warner Robins on January 10.

January 13, 2025

Monica Diaz-Meek,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Police Department is investigating after shots were fired on Friday, according to a news release. The incident happened at 6:27 p.m. in the 100 Block of Charles Circle in Warner Robins on January 10. Officers responded to the incident location in reference to shots having been fired. According to the news release,…

Nine inmates hospitalized after gang-related altercation at Wilcox State Prison

GDC did confirm that the incident appears to have been gang-related.

January 13, 2025

Monica Diaz-Meek,

WILCOX COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Nine inmates at the Wilcox State Prison were hospitalized after a gang-related altercation on Thursday, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC). According to the news release, an altercation took place among multiple inmates on January 9. Nine inmates received non-life-threatening injuries and were treated at local area hospitals. GDC says three of those…

Inmate at Dooly State Prison found dead, investigation underway

The inmate was found dead around 6:15 a.m. on January 12.

January 13, 2025

Monica Diaz-Meek,

DOOLY COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An inmate at the Dooly State Prison was found dead on Sunday following an altercation with another inmate, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC). According to the GDC, the inmate was identified as a 45-year-old Joshua Parrott. Parrott was found dead around 6:15 a.m. on January 12. According to Dooly County Coroner Brett…

Former Bibb County deputy arrested for violating oath of office, contraband allegations

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday the arrest of a former deputy accused of bringing contraband into the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center.

January 10, 2025

Tucker Sargent,

Misty Romeo (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday the arrest of a former deputy accused of bringing contraband into the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center. Misty Nichole Romeo, who was wanted on multiple warrants, was taken into custody Friday morning in Houston County with assistance from Perry Police. According to a…

Bahamian fugitive, Bibb County Jail escapee sentenced on federal gun charges

A Bahamian fugitive and a Bibb County Jail escapee were sentenced this week in separate federal gun cases, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Georgia.

January 10, 2025

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Bahamian fugitive and a Bibb County Jail escapee were sentenced this week in separate federal gun cases, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia. 31-year-old Chavis Stokes of Macon was sentenced on January 8 to 96 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release. Stokes, who escaped…

Coroner: Pedestrian dies after being hit by mail truck in Macon

A pedestrian was struck by a mail truck Friday morning at the intersection of Vineville Avenue and Ridge Avenue and died about four hours later, according to Coroner Leon Jones.

January 10, 2025

Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (1/20/25): Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones is asking for help finding the family of the man killed Friday morning. It’s not standard practice to release names before notifying family, but Jones made an exception, identifying the man as 53-year-old Benny Lewis Rawlins. If you know anyone from Rawlins’ family, call Deputy Coroner Luann Stone at (478) 733-3068. UPDATE (1/10/25): The…

Macon Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority to host 2025 Georgia State Cluster in Macon

President of the Macon Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Zackulyn Hart, says they are expecting more than 2,000 attendees.

January 10, 2025

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is set to host the 2025 Georgia State Cluster in Macon. The event is February 7-9 at the Macon Coliseum. This year’s theme is “Renaissance of the South”. President of the Macon Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Zackulyn Hart, says they are expecting more than…

UPDATE: Missing man Quinton Palmer found safe

Bibb County deputies say Quinton Palmer "has been found, safe and in good health."

January 10, 2025

Tucker Sargent,

Quinton Palmer (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (1/10/25): Bibb County deputies say Quinton Palmer “has been found, safe and in good health.” ORIGINAL STORY (1/6/25): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs your help locating a missing person who’s been diagnosed with dementia. According to a sheriff’s office news release, 64-year-old Quinton Palmer was last seen on…

UPDATE: Houston County Water Department boil advisory lifted

The Boil Water Advisory issued on January 7, 2025 is now lifted, according to the Houston County Water Department, which says it has tested and verified that the water is safe to drink.

January 10, 2025

Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (1/10/25): The Boil Water Advisory issued on January 7, 2025 is now lifted, according to the Houston County Water Department, which says it has tested and verified that the water is safe to drink. ORIGINAL STORY (1/7/25): WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County Water Department issued a boil water advisory Tuesday night for residents and businesses after…

NewTown Macon announces winners of Downtown Diversity Initiative

Vice President of Community Development at Newtown Macon, Lauren Marshall, says this program was created to see a change in the number of African American owned businesses.

January 9, 2025

Bre'Anna Sheffield,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – NewTown Macon and the Macon-Middle Georgia Black Pages announced the winners of the Downtown Diversity Initiative during a news conference on Thursday. The event took place to award five up-and coming African American entrepreneurs. Participants were selected through a competitive application process and completed a 6-session business training program designed to help participants successfully scale their…

Houston County military veteran pleads guilty to computer pornography

The charges are from a late night conversation with a minor child over TikTok and SnapChat. Ruiz offered to perform sexual acts with the child, whom he knew.

January 9, 2025

Monica Diaz-Meek,

HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A Houston County military veteran has pleaded guilty to computer pornography and sentenced to 10 years in prison, according to Houston County District Attorney Eric Edwards. 40-year-old Jonathan Scott Ruiz pleaded guilty in the Superior Court of Houston County on January 9, 2025, to one count of computer pornography. Ruiz was sentenced to 20 years with…

Macon Bibb County Emergency Management Agency January 9 2025

Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency prepares for winter storm

"If you don't need to be on the roads, then don't,” said Spencer Hawkins, Director for the Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency.

January 9, 2025

Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency leaders say they have been preparing for the severe winter storm with other community partners for the past three days. Various colleges, schools and business have announced they are closing their doors tomorrow following a State of Emergency declaration from Georgia Governor Brian Kemp. Spencer Hawkins, Director for…

Winter weather expected tomorrow morning

January 9, 2025

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – All modes of winter precipitation are possible to begin the day Friday for parts of Middle Georgia. This Evening and Overnight Clear skies from the afternoon will see clouds move in through the overnight hours tonight. It will be a cold night as temperatures are expected to go below freezing, however it will not be as…

Inmate dead at Washington State Prison on Tuesday, investigation underway

Dontavious Carter was found dead on January 7.

January 9, 2025

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- An inmate at the Washington State Prison died on Tuesday, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. Dontavious Carter was found dead on January 7. According to the Georgia Department of Corrections, the body was turned over to the county coroner and will be transported to the GBI crime lab to determine the official cause of death….

Washington Memorial Library January 9 2025

Middle Georgia Regional Library receives $10,000 grant

"Digital resources are considerably more expensive than print resources and so it does provide us the opportunity to kind of keep pace digitally as we do with print,” said Jennifer Lautzenheiser, Director of Libraries for Middle Georgia Regional Library System.

January 9, 2025

Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia Regional Library received a $10,000 grant to expand its digital library. The grant was part of a $50,000 total grant awarded alongside the Houston County Public Library System, Peach County Public Libraries, and other Georgia libraries by the Flint Energies Foundation’s Operation RoundUp. Operation RoundUp rounds up your electric bill to…

Warner Robins Mayor Looking Ahead To 2025, Preparing For Re Election

Warner Robins Mayor looking ahead to 2025, announces re-election

Mayor Patrick announces new developments, re-branding for the city and discusses plans for re-election.

January 8, 2025

Monica Diaz-Meek,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Warner Robins continues to grow under the leadership of Mayor LaRhonda Patrick. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with Mayor Patrick about what lies ahead for 2025, while reflecting on 2024. MONICA- Welcome back. We have Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick joining us. Thank you for being here today. LARHONDA- It’s my pleasure. So…

Frigid conditions continue; winter precipitation possible Friday

January 8, 2025

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will reach their valley for the week overnight tonight across Middle Georgia. This Evening A chilly and sunny afternoon will turn into a frigid and mostly clear night. Temperatures will fall below freezing during the suppertime hours, into the 20s ahead of midnight, and eventually stop in the lower 20s by tomorrow morning. Faucets across…

Macon Drinks shares mocktail recipes for ‘Dry January’

Co-Owner of Macon Drinks, Chasen Smith, says his business offers mocktails year-round due to the high demand of non-alcoholic drinks at events.

January 8, 2025

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As people set their resolutions for the new year, some are participating in ‘Dry January’. Co-Owner of Macon Drinks, Chasen Smith, says his business offers mocktails year-round due to the high demand of non-alcoholic drinks at events. “I feel like a lot of people just go towards the mocktail” says Smith. “It tastes just as good,…

Local doctor shares resources for bariatric surgery, healthy lifestyle changes for 2025

Dr. Robert Parel says bariatric surgery is a weight loss surgery that focuses on the stomach, intestines, or both to achieve long-term weight loss.

January 8, 2025

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Atrium Health Navicent is offering weight management for people with a high body mass index (BMI). Dr. Robert Parel says bariatric surgery is a weight loss surgery that focuses on the stomach, intestines, or both to achieve long-term weight loss. “Patients will lose 30 to 40 percent of their excess weight and have multiple benefits from that,”…

Macon man sentenced to prison on Tuesday after distributing fentanyl in 2022

31-year-old Gary Hollingshed was sentenced to serve 110 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release by U.S. District Judge Marc Treadwell on January 7. Hollingshed pleaded guilty to one count of distribution of fentanyl.

January 8, 2025

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon resident who distributed fentanyl and other narcotics into Middle Georgia was sentenced to prison on Tuesday, according to a press release from the United States Attorney’s Office Middle District of Georgia. 31-year-old Gary Hollingshed was sentenced to serve 110 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release by U.S. District Judge Marc…

Suzanne Lawler, American Red Cross Central Midwest Georgia chapter Regional Communications Manager, says seven of the 350 Red Cross staff members in California are from right here in Georgia.

Piedmont says DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) isn't about changing beliefs but changing behaviors.

Today's word of the day: Humble

The incident happened at 6:27 p.m. in the 100 Block of Charles Circle in Warner Robins on January 10.

GDC did confirm that the incident appears to have been gang-related.

The inmate was found dead around 6:15 a.m. on January 12.

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday the arrest of a former deputy accused of bringing contraband into the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center.

A Bahamian fugitive and a Bibb County Jail escapee were sentenced this week in separate federal gun cases, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Georgia.

A pedestrian was struck by a mail truck Friday morning at the intersection of Vineville Avenue and Ridge Avenue and died about four hours later, according to Coroner Leon Jones.

President of the Macon Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Zackulyn Hart, says they are expecting more than 2,000 attendees.

Bibb County deputies say Quinton Palmer "has been found, safe and in good health."

The Boil Water Advisory issued on January 7, 2025 is now lifted, according to the Houston County Water Department, which says it has tested and verified that the water is safe to drink.

Vice President of Community Development at Newtown Macon, Lauren Marshall, says this program was created to see a change in the number of African American owned businesses.

The charges are from a late night conversation with a minor child over TikTok and SnapChat. Ruiz offered to perform sexual acts with the child, whom he knew.

"If you don't need to be on the roads, then don't,” said Spencer Hawkins, Director for the Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency.

Dontavious Carter was found dead on January 7.

"Digital resources are considerably more expensive than print resources and so it does provide us the opportunity to kind of keep pace digitally as we do with print,” said Jennifer Lautzenheiser, Director of Libraries for Middle Georgia Regional Library System.

Mayor Patrick announces new developments, re-branding for the city and discusses plans for re-election.

Co-Owner of Macon Drinks, Chasen Smith, says his business offers mocktails year-round due to the high demand of non-alcoholic drinks at events.

Dr. Robert Parel says bariatric surgery is a weight loss surgery that focuses on the stomach, intestines, or both to achieve long-term weight loss.

31-year-old Gary Hollingshed was sentenced to serve 110 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release by U.S. District Judge Marc Treadwell on January 7. Hollingshed pleaded guilty to one count of distribution of fentanyl.

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