Cool days ahead
Man was it chilly this morning we saw temperatures this morning in the low to mid 40s with winds out of the northwest. Today we will warm up but not by much into…
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WRPD investigates homicide, man arrested for death of his wife
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- In Houston County, the Warner Robins Police Department are investigating an incident that was, at first, called in as a possible…
Moped crash at College St. kills 1, injures another
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) --A fatal traffic accident at the intersection of College Street and Walnut Street is under investigation. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says that the…
Man turns himself in for deadly Sandersville shooting
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —A man turns himself in after a deadly shooting in Sandersville Friday morning. It happened at the 478 Loft Event Center on Georgia Highway 15,…
Macon's Christmas Lights Extravaganza offers a unique experience
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Downtown Macon is kicked off the holiday season with its 8th annual free outdoor concert and Christmas Lights Extravaganza. The…
Macon Volunteer Clinic Launches Giving Tuesday Campaign
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Macon Volunteer Clinic is launching a Giving Tuesday Campaign to expand its services at the Clinic. It hopes to raise $20,000 during the campaign…
Charity organizations provide free meals for Thanksgiving
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Families across the country gathered around the table Thursday, to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal together. For those without a place to go…
Local businesses offering big discounts during Small Business Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- If you plan on Christmas shopping after Thanksgiving, you might want to save some of your budget for Small Business Saturday. Each year…
Gun found inside Bibb County Jail
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a firearm was found inside the Bibb County Jail. A release from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office says it…
Man injured in police chase after shooting at deputies
MOUNT VERNON, Georgia – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into an shooting involving Treutlen and Laurens Counties deputies on November 19. According to the GBI,…
Cold Thanksgiving Morning
As we head into Thanksgiving temperatures will remain quite chilly with overnight lows in the upper 30s to low 40s Thanksgiving morning. As for the day on Thursday temperatures will warm up into…
Much cooler Wednesday
Today we saw a few showers and thunderstorms across middle Georgia. as the cold front passes temperatures will be below average for the next couple of days. Overnight tonight we will still see…
UPDATE: Macon man sentenced to 25 years for 2021 shooting
UPDATE (11/21/23): 39-year-old Michael Maxwell was sentenced to 25 years in prison last week after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. The sentencing comes more than two years after the…
1M+ Georgians expected on roads this week, GDOT eases traffic with lane closure suspensions
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Thanksgiving travel week is upon us! Whether you’re going over the river or through the woods, there are steps you can take to prepare for…
Warner Robins announces events lineup for 2023 Christmas season
UPDATE (11/30): The Warner Robins Christmas Parade has been postponed to Saturday, December 9 due to expected rain this weekend. The city made the announcement in a Facebook post Thursday night. "The Christmas Parade has been rescheduled for Saturday, December…
Parmalee to perform at Macon's 42nd Cherry Blossom Festival
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The 42nd Cherry Blossom Festival is set to welcome country music sensations Parmalee as the second major headliner of the festival's Nightly Concert…
UPDATE: Deputies looking for 'shade tree mechanic' who was driving vehicle that struck and killed woman in March
UPDATE (11/21): The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help identifying the driver of the vehicle…
Macon-Bibb to open world's largest indoor Pickleball facility at Macon Mall, first tournament set for December
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County is set to open what leaders say is the largest indoor Pickleball facility in…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores November 13-17
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here's this week's Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, November 13 and Friday, November 17, 2023. All scores of 69 and below are shown…
Storms possible tomorrow
Good Evening, Today we saw partly cloudy skies and above average temperatures. As we head into the overnight hours temperatures will not drop off that much we will be in the upper 50s…
Sen. Warnock tours Ocmulgee Mounds, pushes for National Park status
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock toured the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park in Macon on Monday, recognizing the importance of the park in…
Sheriff praises teamwork in recapture of all Bibb County Jail escapees
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More than one month ago, four inmates escaped from the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center. As of Saturday, all of the…
Macon-Bibb Fire Department encourages safe turkey frying this holiday season
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department wants to remind Middle Georgians to take proper safety measures to…
Georgia officials pay tribute to former First Lady Rosalynn Carter
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock and Congressman Sanford Bishop both paid tribute to former First Lady Rosalynn Carter on Monday in Macon. "She was a champion for Georgia," Warnock said, adding he last saw Mr. and Mrs.…
Help Crimestoppers track down these wanted suspects
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers Sergeant Greg Thomas visited 41Today to highlight the five most wanted suspects right now. Crimestoppers partners with media organizations, police departments and other law enforcement…
Coroner: Macon man dies in early morning house fire
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 78-year-old man died in an early morning house fire on Monday. That's according to Coroner Leon Jones, who says the fire happened around 7:45 a.m. at 365 Reid Street. Jones says the man, who he…
UPDATE: Man arrested in connection with fatal motorcycle crash
UPDATE (11/19): A person is in custody in connection with a fatal crash over the summer. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says 31-year-old Caleb Levi Hendrix of Macon was taken…
UPDATE: Arrest made in connection with August robbery of Macon T-Mobile store
UPDATE (11/19): A 26-year-old man is now in custody in connection with the robbery of a T-Mobile store in August. A Bibb County Sheriff's Office news release, sent Sunday, said 26-year-old Mister Deon Stillwell was booked into the Bibb County…
Fourth Bibb County jail escapee captured
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - 52-year old Joey Travis Fournier was arrested just before noon on Saturday near Stockbridge. Fournier was one of four men who escaped from the Bibb County Jail on October 16. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's…
Fort Valley City Administrator explains why there is a runoff election
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Fort Valley City Administrator is backing the city attorney's claim that a revision to the city's charger was sent to State Representative Patty Marie Stinson. As we previously reported, Representative Stinson says she never…
Macon Health Club to reopen after 10 years
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In a joint press conference Friday, Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller and the Macon-Bibb Urban Development Authority, Executive Director Alex Morrison announced the Macon…
Duckpin bowling in downtown Macon awaits conditional use approval by Macon-Bibb P&Z
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A duckpin bowling alley could soon be in operation in downtown Macon. A conditional use application for the business at 476 Second Street is listed on the December 11 Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning draft hearing agenda.…
Macon Burger Week 2023: Oh Honey Baking Co.'s 'Macaron Burger'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — We conclude our coverage of Macon Burger Week 2023 with a taste of something sweet instead of savory. 41NBC's Draze Rozelle visited…
Cold front Friday could bring more showers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC.WMGT) - A weak incoming cold front could spur a few showers around Middle Georgia late Friday. The Rest of Today Mostly clear conditions are likely heading into the overnight hours tonight. Expect breezes from the northeast…
NPS: Ocmulgee River Corridor examined for National Park designation, feasibility issues arise
WASHINGTON – The National Park Service (NPS) has completed its evaluation of the Ocmulgee River Corridor for potential inclusion in the National Park System. The study, which evaluated the 50-mile-long river corridor and adjacent areas between Macon and Hawkinsville, recognizes…
AT&T boosts Macon's economic growth with major fiber internet expansion
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Whether you're a student or small business owner in Macon-Bibb County, AT&T is working toward improving your internet connectivity by expanding its…
UPDATE: Dublin man arrested in connection with homicide
UPDATE (11/16): The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has arrested 43-year-old Kenneth Jurell Kates of Dublin…
Support children in need at 2nd annual Toys for Tots Ride sponsored by Houston County DA’s office
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County District Attorney’s Office will host its 2nd annual Toys for Tots Ride…
Atrium Health Navicent prepares time capsule for 2073
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Atrium Health Navicent is looking toward the future by preparing a time capsule with artifacts from the present. The time capsule is set to…
Macon Burger Week 2023: The Library Taphouse & Kitchen's 'Three Little Pigs' Burger
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Library Taphouse & Kitchen, located on Mercer University Drive, is showcasing its "Three Little Pigs" burger for Macon…
Rain to back off Thursday; cloud cover lingers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Rest of the Day Off and on showers will remain possible through the evening and into tonight, however it will largely taper off…
Fort Valley faces runoff election amid charter confusion, audit delays
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Fort Valley is headed for a runoff election for city council in December, and the city administrator says it could have been avoided. However, state…
Macon-Bibb County allocates $2.4M in federal aid to combat housing insecurity
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - With the cost of housing steadily on the rise, some families are struggling to make ends meet. That’s why the Macon-Bibb County government…
Macon Habitat for Humanity illuminates Mercer Village with 'Light More Homes' Christmas display
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Area Habitat for Humanity is getting in the holiday spirit with its annual Light More Homes Christmas…
Hotel Forty Five in Macon launches 'Live at Forty Five' music series featuring local artists
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon's music scene is getting a boost with Hotel Forty Five's "Live at Forty Five," a new music series showcasing local talent. Starting this month, the series promises to feature weekends with live performances featuring a…
Bibb County Animal Services waives adoption fees to encourage finding homes for pets
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Animal Services has announced a special promotion for pet lovers: all adoption fees for cats and dogs are waived for the month of November. The shelter, located at 4214 Fulton Mill Road, is currently…
Macon Burger Week 2023: Tommy's Bakery 'Tommy's Scrambled Burger'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —Day three of Macon Burger Week has 41NBC's Drake Rozelle leaving downtown for Tommy's Bakery and Café on Thomaston Road. Tommy's isn't a stranger to food-related competitions in Macon. The restaurant has participated in every Burger Week…
Gloomy rainy day
Rainy Wednesday is on tap for Middle Georgia with light rain expected off and own all day. Today we will not make it out of the upper 50s which will make the rain…
Major crash on I-16 Westbound causes traffic gridlock, multiple injuries reported
TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A multiple vehicle crash around on I-16 Westbound near Sgoda Road (MP10) has brought traffic to a standstill. A Georgia…