Macon-Bibb Mayor, Georgia leaders celebrate literacy on Georgia Reads Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb Mayor, Lester Miller, and other Georgia leaders gathered on Monday for Georgia Reads Day. There was a Reading Rally with more…
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Washington County officials, residents work to repair damage after Hurricane Helene
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran believes that not being able to assist residents during the brunt of Hurricane Helene made helping during the aftermath all the more important. Phone and radio systems lost connection as…
S&S Cafeterias CEO describes moment he learned of fire at Macon’s Riverside Drive location
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - S&S Cafeteria on Riverside Drive is working toward recovery after a fire damaged the kitchen and the back of the building Saturday night. S&S Cafeterias CEO Rick Pogue says he is coordinating with the insurance company…
Calmer weather conditions continue into October
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Above average temperatures but calm winds will stick with Middle Georgia as the calendar flips. This Evening A partly cloudy afternoon will give way to a mostly cloudy and muggy night around the region. A stray…
Macon Regional Crimestoppers seek help identifying suspects
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,…
Relief services available to Laurens County residents Monday
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Several relief resources are available on Monday to Laurens County residents impacted by Helene. As of Monday morning, more than 5,000 customers remained without power in Laurens County, according to poweroutage.us. Dublin is currently under a…
29-year-old man shot, killed in Warner Robins on Sunday
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was shot and killed Sunday night in Warner Robins, according to a press release from the Warner Robins Police Department. Deputies responded to 217 Ravenwood Way on September 29 at 7:45 p.m. in…
Coroner: Warner Robins man dead after motorcycle accident
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead after a motorcycle and vehicle collided on Saturday, according to Houston County Coroner James Williams. The fatal accident happened a little before 2 p.m. on September 28 on Carl Vinson Parkway…
Man shot on Mercer University Drive, suspect in custody
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested for shooting someone on Saturday morning, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to a residence within the 3600 block of Mercer University Drive at 3:26 a.m. on September 28.…
Two Laurens County residents killed during Hurricane Helene
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people died Friday morning in Laurens County due to trees collapsing during Hurricane Helene. Angela Edwards, a 48-year-old woman from Eddyville, Kentucky, was…
Nice weather returns for the weekend following Helene
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sunshine and more seasonal temperatures are taking over the Peach State in the immediate wake of Helene. This Evening Partly cloudy skies will largely…
Warner Robins Police: Man tries to set car on fire with 2 children inside, arrested after chase
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Warner Robins Police arrested a 51-year-old man on aggravated assault and arson charges after they…
Two children in Washington County killed by fallen tree during Hurricane Helene
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two children are dead after a tree fell through their house on Friday morning during Hurricane Helene, according to…
Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers shares importance of checking on caregivers, preparing for natural disasters
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers is a non-profit that helps promote caregivers’ health, strength, and resilience. Lezlie Poole is the manager overseeing emergency preparedness for family caregivers…
Live updates | Hurricane Helene in Middle Georgia: Damage, road closures, power outages
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As Hurricane Helene moves through Middle Georgia, we're tracking reports of road closures, power outages and structural damage to keep you informed on the storm's impact across the region. Check back for updates. 8:40 a.m. Road…
Trash pick up changes in Bibb County due to Hurricane Helene
UPDATE (9/27): Ryland Environmental suspended trash and recycling pickup for Macon-Bibb County on Friday. Routes will begin again on September 30. Monday routes will run…
Helene strengthens to a Category 4 hurricane as it nears Florida's Gulf Coast
CRAWFORDVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Helene strengthened into a Category 4 storm ahead of its expected landfall on Florida’s northwest coast Thursday night as forecasters warned that the enormous system could create a “nightmare” storm surge and bring dangerous winds and rain across much of the…
Coroner: 2 dead after tornado in Wheeler County
WHEELER COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two people are dead after a tornado in Wheeler County Thursday night. That's according to Coroner Ted Mercer, who said when reached by…
Perry Police looking for teen last seen on Tuesday
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Perry Police Department says it's "actively attempting to locate" a missing 17-year-old who was last seen on Tuesday. According to a Perry…
Macon Water Authority ready to respond to Hurricane Helene
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Water Authority is doing all it can to help residents prepare for Hurricane Helene. President and executive director Ron Shipman says…
List: Shelters available across Middle Georgia as Helene approaches
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - We're compiling a list of shelters available to those who need them as Helene makes its way toward the coast. As of Thursday afternoon, the National Hurricane Center expected the storm to maintain hurricane status through…
Macon-Bibb EMA and Georgia Power preparing for Hurricane Helene
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency Director Spencer Hawkins is closely watching weather maps to determine the best course of actions for hurricane Helene.…
Warner Robins braces for Hurricane Helene’s impact
Warner Robins, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Gas stations and groceries stores have been packed as the potential impact of Hurricane Helene is getting serious for Middle Georgia. President Joe Biden…
LIST: Middle Georgia school closures, schedule changes due to Helene
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - We're compiling a running list of school closures and schedule changes as Helene makes its way toward the coast. As of Thursday morning, the National Hurricane Center expected the storm to maintain hurricane status through Middle…
Mary Persons forfeits games after GHSA ruling on transfer player
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mary Persons High School has forfeited all of its football games to this point after the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) determined the school failed to submit appropriate documentation for a transfer student and also failed…
Cochran residents under state of emergency, curfew Thursday night
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cochran residents are under a state of emergency in response to severe weather conditions, according to a City of Cochran Facebook post. A…
Wilcox County Sheriff's Office issues Thursday night curfew ahead of Helene's arrival
ABBEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Wilcox County Sheriff's Office says it's issuing a curfew starting at 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 26 until 8…
Mayor Randall Walker declares local emergency in Perry due to Hurricane Helene
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– Mayor Randall Walker has declared a local state of emergency for the City of Perry, effective today, ahead of the expected impact of Hurricane Helene. This declaration comes after the Governor of Georgia issued a statewide emergency…
Byron fire and police departments will continue to respond to critical emergencies during Hurricane Helene
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– In light of Hurricane Helene and the potential for severe weather, Mayor Michael Chidester has announced critical updates regarding emergency services in Byron. The Georgia EMS and EMA have recommended that Peach County EMS refrain from responding…
Mayor Miller declares state of emergency for Macon-Bibb County due to Hurricane Helene
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- In response to the expected impacts of Hurricane Helene, Mayor Lester Miller has declared a Local State of Emergency for Macon-Bibb County beginning on Thursday, September 26, 2024. The declaration comes as the county is placed under…
Baldie Con to celebrate Alopecia Awareness Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Baldie Con, an empowerment conference for the bald community, is set for this weekend in Atlanta. September is Alopecia Awareness Month and the nonprofit is…
Helene strengthens to a Category 3 hurricane as it races toward Florida, Georgia
CRAWFORDVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Helene strengthened into a major Category 3 hurricane Thursday as it barreled across the Gulf of Mexico on a path to Florida. The hurricane was about 195 miles (315 kilometers) southwest of Tampa and had sustained…
Governor Kemp activates state resources, deploys National Guard, and urges residents to stay off the roads
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- In preparation for Hurricane Helene, Governor Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency for all 159 counties in Georgia, activating emergency response teams and deploying Georgia National Guard units to respond to the storm’s expected impacts. The…
Georgia Power deploys 10,000+ personnel for Hurricane Helene recovery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- As Hurricane Helene approaches Florida’s coast, Georgia Power is finalizing preparations to address anticipated widespread damage and extended power outages across Georgia, according to a news release from the company. With more than 10,000 personnel mobilized, the…
VA clinics in Middle and South Georgia closed due to Hurricane Helene
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin, Georgia, has announced the closure of its Albany, Brunswick, Macon, Milledgeville, Perry, Tifton,…
President Biden approves emergency declaration for Georgia due to Hurricane Helene
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. has approved the state of emergency in Georgia in response to Hurricane Helene, authorizing Federal assistance to support state and local efforts. The emergency declaration, effective from September 24, 2024, allows the…
Flint Energies closes offices, urges members to prepare for Hurricane Helene
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia ($!NBC/WMGT)- Flint Energies announced it will close its offices in Warner Robins, Reynolds, and Upatoi on Friday, September 27, in anticipation of Hurricane Helene. While offices will be closed to the public, drive-thru lanes will remain open…
Georgia introduces ballot tracking on My Voter Page for absentee voters
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia voters now have access to a new tool for tracking absentee ballots, as announced by Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger on Thursday. This feature, available on the Georgia My Voter Page (MVP), allows absentee-by-mail voters to…
MTA announces bus service changes ahead of Hurricane Helene
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority (MTA) is taking precautionary measures to ensure the safety of its bus operators and riders as Hurricane Helene approaches…
City of Warner Robins declares State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Helene
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Warner Robins declared a local State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Helene. The State of Emergency…
Monroe County EMA activates emergency evacuation shelters ahead of Hurricane Helene
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– The Monroe County Emergency Management Agency has activated 3 emergency evacuation shelters as a result of Hurricane Helene, according to Public Information Officer Captain Christina Bramlett. Hurricane Helene was labeled an unprecedented event with rain amounts…
Macon mother, son sentenced for roles in decade-long theft
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two Macon residents were sentenced to federal prison and ordered to pay millions in restitution for defrauding a local business and the U.S.…
Hurricane Helene to bring dangerous conditions to Middle Georgia Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Hurricane Helene is expected to be a major hurricane at landfall and could bring hurricane conditions to parts of Middle Georgia tomorrow…
Dickey Farms prepares for Fall Festival
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– Dickey Farms is set to host the 3rd Annual Fall Festival. The Fall Festival is September 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Owner of Dickey Farms,…
Warner Robins prepares for Hurricane Helene
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - All hands are on deck in Warner Robins as they are currently preparing for Hurricane Helene. Staff at the Public Works Department located at 210…
Hawkinsville breaks ground on gas pipeline replacement project
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41 NBC/WMGT) — The City of Hawkinsville celebrated the groundbreaking of a 5.4-mile gas pipeline replacement project on Wednesday. The project was made possible through a $680,316 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous…
Deputies: Man arrested after barricading himself inside storage trailer in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested Wednesday after deputies say he barricaded himself inside a storage trailer armed with a gun. According to…
UPDATE: City of Perry postpones International Festival
UPDATE (9/25) The City of Perry has postponed the International Festival due to the expected impact of Hurricane Helene. The city released the following statement: "It is with great…
City of Warner Robins to host sandbag distribution ahead of Hurricane Helene
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– The City of Warner Robins is providing sandbags and sand on Wednesday and Thursday ahead of Hurricane Helene. The City of Warner Robins is taking proactive measures as they prepare for potential flooding. Sandbags can be…
Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sen. J.D. Vance postpones event in Macon due to severe weather
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Due to the severe weather forecast, two previously scheduled events with Republican Vice Presidential candidate Senator JD Vance in Georgia have been postponed. The affected events were set to take place on Thursday in Macon and Flowery…