One injured in shooting at Fort Valley apartment complex, investigation underway

Chief Flores says the incident happened at Indian Oaks Apartment Complex on East Church Street around 9 p.m. on December 18.

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is recovering after being shot in the “lower extremity” on Wednesday night in Fort Valley, according to a news release by Fort Valley Police Chief DJ Flores. Chief Flores says the incident happened at Indian Oaks Apartment Complex on East Church Street around 9 p.m. on December 18. Chief Flores says the 41-year-old…

Holiday favorites visit patients at Macon hospital

“To have this, the light, and the smile on the children's faces is phenomenal.” said Diana Sutton, Chief Nursing Officer for Atrium Health Navicent.

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After receiving many gifts over the past few weeks, the holiday season just keeps getting better for Atrium. With less than a week before Christmas, Santa Claus himself, along with the Grinch, and Elf on the Shelf made the trip from the North Pole a little early to make an appearance at Atrium…

Warner Robins bakery to host holiday cookie decorating class, offers tips for at-home decorating

The cookie decorating class is at 12 p.m. on December 21.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Little Sweeties Cakery is hosting a cookie decorating class ahead of Christmas. Baker, Pamela Spellman, says the event is open to everyone, regardless of your culinary background. The cookie decorating class is at 12 p.m. on December 21. Spellman says attendees will learn about icing consistency and the basic steps to create 4 cookies. The cost…

Piedmont Macon helping people make informed decisions during health emergencies

Director of Emergency Services at Piedmont Macon, Michael Dykes, says it's important to know the difference between the E.R. and urgent care when making health decisions.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Piedmont Macon is helping people across Middle Georgia make informed decisions during health emergencies. Director of Emergency Services at Piedmont Macon, Michael Dykes, says it’s important to know the difference between the E.R. and urgent care when making health decisions. “The E.R. is certainly a dynamic place,” says Dykes. “They have all the resources you would…

Northeast Falls Short in GHSA State Championship

The Northeast Raiders (12-3) end their season with a 38-18 loss to Toombs County in the GHSA Class A Division One State Championship

ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Northeast Raiders made it to the GHSA Class A Division One State Championship game for the first time in school history on Tuesday afternoon. At Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Raiders took on the 12-1 Toombs County Bulldogs. Northeast battled all game, but fell short of the first championship in Bibb County since 1975, when the Raiders…

Macon residents become Raider fans in support of Northeast

Overtyme Bar & Grill hosted a watch party for the big game.

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – While Bibb County residents flocked to Atlanta in support of Northeast in the state championship game, people back home in Macon gathered to cheer on the Raiders as well. Overtyme Bar & Grill hosted a watch party for the GHSA A Division 1 contest, which saw Toombs County defeat Northeast 38-18. Everyone in…

Northeast High School football team and band head to Atlanta for state championship

Northeast High School football team competes for its first state championship, with the Red Machine Marching Band cheering them on.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- This morning, the Northeast High School football team and the Red Machine Marching Band hit the road for Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The football team will face Toombs County in the Single A Division One state championship game, set to kick off today at 1 p.m. It’s a historic moment for Northeast as the team competes for its…

Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores December 9-13

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, December 9 and Friday, December 13, 2024.

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, December 9 and Friday, December 13, 2024. Understanding the scores Scores 69 and below (unsatisfactory): Highlighted in red. Scores 70-99 (satisfactory): Displayed in black. Scores of 100…

Northeast celebrates first state title game appearance with ‘Raider Walk’

The Northeast Raiders held their first ever 'Raider Walk' to celebrate the football team for making the GHSA State Championship

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Northeast Raiders football team held their first ‘Raider Walk’ Monday morning to celebrate their accomplishment of making the Georgia High School Association Class A Division One State Championship Game for the first time in school history. The team, led by the Raider Marching Band, Step Team, and Head Coach Jeremy Wiggins, made their way…

Macon Regional Crimestoppers focusing on Middle Georgia’s wanted list

Today's word of the day: Self

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?…

More warm conditions Tuesday

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will climb into the 70s across Middle Georgia Tuesday afternoon. This Evening and Overnight What was a cloudy morning gave way to a sunny afternoon. Skies will be mostly clear heading into tonight however they will not stay that way. Those who wish to see the Full Long Nights Moon should look not long after…

Elderly man dies after being struck by vehicle in garage, according to Perry Police

Perry Police say an elderly man was killed after being struck by a vehicle inside a garage on Sunday.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An elderly man was killed after being struck by a vehicle inside a garage on Sunday. According to a Perry Police Department news release, it happened in the 1100 block of Lovely Lane. Police say an elderly family member was trying to move a vehicle out of the garage and accidentally shifted it into drive instead…

CURE Childhood Cancer Holiday Angels delivers a truckload of gifts to Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital

“Oh my gosh, I think they're going to be excited. I mean, even just the parents picking up the gifts is just so heart warming,” said Jennifer Gillam, Operations Manager for CURE Childhood Cancer.

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium is about to have one of its biggest Christmases yet as gifts just keep on coming this holiday season. Last Thursday Bibb County Sheriff’s Office delivered a truckload of gifts and now the CURE Childhood Cancer Holiday Angels delivered another truckload to 11 families of child cancer patients at Atrium Health Levine…

Fatal car crash Sunday night in Washington County, GSP investigating

The fatal car crash happened around 8:30 p.m. on December 15 on the 1100 Block of Walker Dairy Road outside of Warthen.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead after a fatal crash in Washington County on Sunday evening, according to Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran. The fatal car crash happened around 8:30 p.m. on December 15 on the 1100 Block of Walker Dairy Road outside of Warthen. Sheriff Cochran did confirm the incident was a single vehicle accident. The initial…

1 dead after three-vehicle crash at Eisenhower, Pio Nono intersection

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says the crash was called in just after midnight.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  One person is dead and another person is in the hospital after a three-vehicle crash early Sunday morning at the intersection of Eisenhower Parkway and Pio Nono Avenue. According to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the crash was reported just after midnight. Deputies say a White Honda Civic was reported to have been traveling southbound on…

GSP: 2 killed in Friday night crash on Zebulon Road

A Tennessee woman and a Byron man are dead after a crash in Macon Friday night involving a sedan and a motorcycle.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Tennessee woman and a Byron man are dead after a crash in Macon Friday night involving a sedan and a motorcycle. According to Georgia State Patrol, troopers arrived at the intersection of Zebulon Road and the entrance of Carlyle Place just after 8 p.m. to investigate a crash involving life-threatening injuries. The preliminary investigation shows…

GDC reports second Middle Georgia inmate death this week

The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) has confirmed Macon State Prison inmate Anthony Knight died on Tuesday, December 10.

OGLETHORPE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) has confirmed Macon State Prison inmate Anthony Knight died on Tuesday, December 10. GDC Director of Communications Joan Heath tells 41NBC Knight’s body will be turned over to the county coroner and will be taken to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) Crime Lab to determine the official cause of…

Candy Cane Classic is back for its second year at Rhythm & Rally

"The first tournament that was in this building was the Candy Cane Classic, and we're back for year two,” said Paul Midkiff, co-founder of the Southern Pickleball Association.

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – More than 800 players from all across Georgia and multiple states are currently battling it out in a three-day pickleball tournament that runs throughout the weekend. The tournament, hosted by the Southern Pickleball Association, is also a qualifier for the Southern Championships that will also be taking place at Rhythm & Rally during…

Georgia Promise Scholarship Program offers new opportunities, raises concerns for public schools

The legislation goes into effect in the 2025 Fall semester.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Promise Scholarship Act will allow students attending underperforming schools in Middle Georgia scholarship money to leave their school and enroll in a private school like St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Macon. Principal Russell Sills says this could be the answer families are looking for. “It’s a popular option across the country,” he said. “Georgia…

Georgia Grown to host Christmas Showcase

Marketing Coordinator for Georgia Grown, Happy Wyatt, says the event is a time to support local businesses and shop for Christmas. 

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Grown is hosting the annual Christmas Showcase to help support local businesses and promote Georgia products. Marketing Coordinator for Georgia Grown, Happy Wyatt, says the event is a time to support local businesses and shop for Christmas. The event is December 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Shoppes at River Crossing. Wyatt…

Mostly cloudy weekend ahead

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cloud cover will be widespread over Middle Georgia this weekend. This Evening High clouds have been moving into Middle Georgia throughout the day today, however there is no threat of rain from these. Tonight those high clouds will clear out to the east, however low level clouds will fill in not long after from the south….

Coroner: Man dies after crash in Milledgeville

A 70-year-old man was found dead Friday morning after experiencing a "medical issue" and crashing on North Columbia Street, according to Baldwin County Deputy Coroner Stephen Chapple.

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 70-year-old man was found dead Friday morning after experiencing a “medical issue” and crashing on North Columbia Street, according to Baldwin County Deputy Coroner Stephen Chapple. The crash happened “around 9:30 or 10 a.m.,” Chapple said. He identified the man as Clifford Noble and says he was driving alone. Chapple said Noble’s vehicle hit another…

Meet James Fritze: NewTown Macon’s President and CEO

President/CEO, James Fritze, says "This is an opportunity of a lifetime for me. And it's something that I've really, you know, kind of bittersweet, but I'm looking forward to it."

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – NewTown Macon is working through a transition in leadership after the death of former President/CEO, Josh Rogers, who passed away last month. Rogers became President and CEO of NewTown Macon in April of 2014. On December 11, NewTown Macon announced the new President/CEO as James Fritze. Fritze served as NewTown’s chief financial officer since 2018. Fritze…

UPDATE: GSP says vehicle, suspect connected to Houston County hit-and-run found

Georgia State Patrol (GSP) says the vehicle and suspect have been located.

Photo: Houston County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE (12/13/24): Georgia State Patrol (GSP) says the vehicle and suspect involved in a hit-and-run in Houston County last week have been located. “We thank the public for your assistance in helping us bring this search to a close,” an update on the Georgia Department of Public Safety Facebook page said. The Houston County Sheriff’s Office…