Community of Foundation of Central Georgia announces more than $300K in grant funding to recipients
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Community Foundation of Central Georgia (CFCG) has allocated a total of $344,000 in grant funding to 26…
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Johnson County High School students to have virtual learning Thursday and Friday
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Johnson County High School will not be having in-person classes Thursday or Friday. According to a social media post from…
A few stray showers this afternoon
This morning has been a complete wash out across Middle Georgia. This morning has also been a bit windy at times with gusts up to 26 mph. Most of the area has seen at…
CLEARED - Westbound lanes of I-16 are closed at Spring St
TRAFFIC ALERT: According to GDOT traffic map flooding on I-16 westbound at SR 11/US 129/Spring St has caused the westbound to be temporally closed. Our 41 Skyview Piedmont Macon Medical Center cam does not currently show any delays.
Dublin man arrested after firing shots at officers
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) --A man is in jail in Dublin after police say he shot at them Wednesday morning. Dublin police chief, Keith Moon, says officers responded to a shots fired call around 7:30 in the area of Marcus Street--…
Wet night ahead for Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Remnants of a tropical storm in the Pacific have made it into the northeastern gulf of Mexico bringing widespread rain to the Southeastern US. Tonight Moderate…
New Baby Barn Schoolhouse at Georgia National Fair expands on livestock education for young students
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Students and children who visit the 34th Annual Georgia National Fair can learn about livestock while having fun in the new…
Starbuck Learning Farm shows Georgia National Fair-goers how they can grow their own food
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - If you've tried any of the food at the Georgia National Fair this year, there's a good chance…
Georgia Secretary of State increases voting system security checks in Middle Georgia ahead of elections
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — With elections around the corner, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is ramping up security measures on voting systems across Middle Georgia to assure voters and local leaders…
Warner Robins celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins is gearing up for a vibrant Hispanic Heritage Celebration featuring a star-studded live music lineup, including Mirabel from Encanto, on October 12 from noon to 4 p.m. at the North Houston Sports Complex.…
GBI investigating deadly officer-involved shooting in Fort Valley
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is looking into a deadly officer-involved shooting that happened in Fort Valley on Tuesday. The Peach County Sheriff's Office asked the GBI to conduct an independent investigation on Tuesday…
Bibb deputies investigating armed robbery at Hartley Bridge Road convenience store
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery that happened at a convenience store on Tuesday night. According to a BCSO…
Cloudy day, rain is on the way!!!!
Good morning, cloudy start to the day in Middle Georgia as temperatures are much warmer due to the cloud coverage in the area. Currently there is a stationary boundary to the north of us. There is a warm front in…
Cloud cover ramps up overnight; wet pattern ahead
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cloud cover is increasing as a low pressure system in the gulf continues to move east-northeast towards Georgia. Overnight Cloud cover over Middle Georgia…
Georgia National Fair highlights history, craftsmanship through art exhibits
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- From creative expression and decorations, to products we use every day, the Georgia National Fair is highlighting the work of artists…
Seed to Shirt demonstration shows how the cotton industry contributes to daily life
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Agriculture is the number one industry in Georgia, and contributes to more than just the food on our tables.…
Local Rabbi responds to ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As the conflict in Gaza and Israel claims hundreds of lives and results in numerous hostages, a Middle Georgia faith community is responding. Rabbi Greg Hershberg of Beth Yeshua International is calling for a change of…
River Edge Behavioral Health observes World Mental Health Day with 'Lunch and Learn' event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — River Edge Behavioral Health marked World Mental Health Day on Tuesday by hosting a "You, Me, and Mental Health: You have questions, we have answers" lunch and learn event aimed at engaging the community, sharing vital…
Bibb County Schools' graduation rate increases to all-time high
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Leaders with the Bibb County School District are celebrating higher graduation rates for the district and all of its high schools. For the 2023…
Domestic shooting leaves 1 dead, another critically injured
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) --Monday afternoon the Warner Robins Police Department responded to a domestic incident just before 3:00 p.m. at 120 Garland Terrace. WRPD says the incident was an attempted murder-suicide, that left a 42-year-old man dead, and a…
Help Macon Regional Crimestoppers track down 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 agencies in eight Middle Georgia counties to provide anonymous…
All Hands Art Festival brings fun and crafts to Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The All Hands Art Festival is coming to Macon this weekend, and it's bringing fun, creativity, and learning opportunities with it. The 567 Center for Renewal is hosting the festival as it comes back for its…
2nd Annual Fair Food Fight bring unique treats to the Georgia National Fair
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Funnel cakes, corn dogs, and caramel apples. Those are just a few of the classic foods you can find…
Cloudy and low 80s today
Not a bad start this morning much warmer than we were this time yesterday. A bit of upper level non rain producing clouds are currently across Middle Georgia. This will continue to be the case as we head into the…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores October 2-6
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, October 2 and Friday, October 6, 2023. All scores of 69 and below are shown…
Pedestrian Involved Fatality on Ocmulgee East Boulevard
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a pedestrian involved fatal collision. The incident was called into the Macon-Bibb E-911 Center at around 9:09 p.m.,…
Fatal Traffic Collision on I-75 North at Rocky Creek Road
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal traffic collision that occurred just after 12:00 a.m. on I-75 northbound at Rocky…
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigating armed robbery at El Sombrero
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the Commercial Armed Robbery of the El Sombrero, located at 610 North Ave just…
Cloud cover begins to return on Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A developing system in the gulf will begin a trek east-northeast and cloud cover associated with it will begin to move in tomorrow. Overnight Skies…
Sunny and mid 70s today!!!!
This morning was very chilly across middle Georgia a few locations even saw the upper 30s for overnight lows. Do not worry folks temperatures will quickly warm up as we head through the morning hours. Today we will see plenty…
Below average temperatures expected around Middle Georgia this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A pair of cold fronts will bring a pleasant drop in temperatures as well as strong winds over the weekend. Tonight Cloud cover from the daylight hours will work to clear overnight. However, a few small…
The Georgia National Fair offers a wide variety of live entertainment
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The 34th Annual Georgia National Fair has a lot to offer from food, to rides and exhibits. It wouldn’t be complete though, without live entertainment. This year there are 11 headlining music acts for each night…
How the Georgia National Fair ensures ride safety each day
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The 34th Annual Georgia National Fair is officially underway and it offers plenty of new and classic rides for kids of all…
3 arrested in connection with north Macon apartment shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Three people have been arrested in connection with a shooting at a north Macon apartment complex that left a 21-year-old man in critical…
A few showers possible today
This morning we had a few showers across the area. We however did not pick up much of any rainfall. Temperature are a bit warmer do to the abundance of clouds currently. This afternoon most of the area will see temperatures…
Cloud cover ramps up tonight ahead of cold front tomorrow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An incoming cold front will ramp up cloud cover and rain chances ahead of the weekend. Tonight Cloud cover will thicken across Middle Georgia tonight, helping to insulate the region and make things a bit warmer…
Middle Georgia residents plead guilty in drug ring led by Atlanta supplier
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Several Middle Georgia residents have entered guilty pleas in a major drug trafficking operation, originally supplied by an Atlanta resident, that was distributing large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl throughout Middle Georgia. That's according to a…
Montezuma leaders gather to mark start of National Faith & Blue Weekend
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The city of Montezuma marked the start of the annual Faith & Blue Weekend with a gathering at Charlie Jackson…
Baldwin High School student Alexander Bakken named National Merit Semifinalist
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Baldwin High School student Alexander Bakken has been named a National Merit Semifinalist, joining a prestigious group that represents less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors. The Baldwin County School District announced the achievement…
Centerville Police arrest suspect in Wanda Drive shooting
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 21-year-old man is behind bars following a shooting on Wanda Drive that left a 22-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the back.…
A little bit more cloud coverage
Today is the last day high pressure will be the dominate feature across the area. This means conditions outside today will be similar with a bit more in the way of cloud coverage. Todays high temperatures across Middle Georgia are…
UPDATE: Man in custody for deadly shooting in July at north Macon hotel
UPDATE (10/4) - A man wanted for a murder at a north Macon hotel in July is now in jail. 20-year-old Ronquez Deshon Wynn was arrested for the shooting death of 25-year-old Donchevelle Gerald Boddie at the Baymont Inn &…
Suspect charged with murder for death of Fort Valley man
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —A suspect is in the Peach County jail, in connection to a man who was found unresponsive in Fort Valley on Tuesday. The Fort Valley Police Department says officers responded to an accident involving a pedestrian…
The Georgia National Fair starts Thursday: Take a look at the fair's expected economic impact
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The 34th Georgia National Fair starts on Thursday! Every year, the Georgia National Fair brings hundreds of thousands of visitors to…
UPDATE: Arrest made in Hawkinsville Road shooting that left man dead
UPDATE (1:45 p.m.) - A man is now in custody in connection with a Wednesday morning shooting that left a man dead. A Bibb County…
Plenty of sunshine this afternoon
Another absolutely beautiful day across Middle Georgia high pressure is still the dominant feature across the southeast. This afternoon we will have temperatures in the mid to upper 80s with plenty of sunshine. This afternoon could be…
Macon DA Anita Howard launches task force to review murder cases after loss of evidence in 2021 case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new task force aimed at re-examining old murder cases in Macon has been established by Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney Anita Howard. The move follows an incident in which crucial evidence in a 2021 murder…
Warner Robins launches ESNTL Wellness tech initiative for all public safety employees
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Warner Robins is leading the way as a smart city with a new partnership between Apple,…
Federal jury convicts 2 Macon gang members in major fentanyl distribution ring
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A federal jury convicted Johnifer Dernard Barnwell and Kenneth Emanuel Pertillo, both 37 and residents of Macon, on multiple charges…
10 arrested in Houston County undercover operation targeting sex trafficking
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Ten people were arrested in and around Houston County as part of "Operation Southern Comfort," a multi-agency undercover investigation aimed at combating…