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…
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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…
Bibb County School District enhances safety measures with Navigate 360 partnership
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District says it has joined forces with Navigate 360 and P3 Intel to introduce an anonymous tip platform aimed at enhancing community safety. The partnership will streamline the process for students and…
UPDATE: 3 arrested in connection with north Macon shooting
UPDATE (10/6): Three people have been arrested in connection with a shooting at a north Macon apartment complex that left a 21-year-old man in…
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 agencies in eight Middle Georgia counties to provide…
Montgomery County man dies in officer-involved shooting
AILEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into an officer involved shooting that happened in Montgomery County Sunday night just before midnight. One man was shot and later died, no officers were injured. Early investigation shows…
Another beautiful day across Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - High pressure is keeping the eastern U.S sunny and beautiful. Todays high temperatures are in the Middle 80s across the area. Temperatures are maybe a degree or two warmer than yesterday. The sunscreen is needed today…
Four Bibb County schools recognized for academic improvement
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Four schools in the Bibb County School District have been recognized for their growth in the past school year, with one standing above the…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores September 25-29
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, September 25 and Friday, September 29, 2023. All scores of 69 and below are shown…
Public safety in Middle Georgia expanding thanks to Department of Justice grants
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Violence prevention and mental health care services are expanding in Middle Georgia with the help of federal grant money from…
Macon Area Habitat for Humanity starts Habitat Week with home dedication
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Monday marked the start of Habitat Week, and the Macon Area Habitat for Humanity celebrated with a home dedication for…
Museum of Aviation Foundation announces Melissa Spalding as new Vice President
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Museum of Aviation Foundation has named Melissa Spalding its new vice president. In her new role, Spalding will integrate the museum’s three strategic priorities: preservation, inspiration and education, according to a Museum of Aviation…
Recent Bibb graduate, Georgia FLEX runner-up to open 'Brittinique – Be Unique' store in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - MyKayla Whitehead, a recent Bibb County graduate and runner-up in the 2023 Georgia Foundational Leadership and Entrepreneurship Experience (FLEX) Competition, will unveil her new store in Macon this Friday. The grand opening for "Brittinique – Be…
4 Bibb County schools earn top honors from Georgia Department of Education
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Four Bibb County schools have earned prestigious honors from the Georgia Department of Education, including Alexander II Magnet School, which earned a dual designation. The Georgia Department of Education released its 2022-2023 lists of Distinguished and…
'Terror At Meramac Grove' haunted house brings thrills, charity to Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — October is here, and if you're looking for spooky festivities, then look no further than Terror at Meramac Grove…
Gorgeous weather begins October in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - High pressure will bring an abundance of sunshine and strong breezes to Middle Georgia to begin October. Sunny skies and pleasant breezes will be the story for Middle Georgia for much of this…
UPDATE: Arrest made in connection with death of Robert Evans
UPDATE (10/2): Terrial Deshon Dean Jr. was booked into the Bibb County…
Man arrested after shooting 2 people in Kathleen
KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A man was arrested in Houston County early Sunday for shooting two people at 205 West Houston drive in Kathleen. The Houston county sheriff's…
Bibb deputies search for truck in connection with fatal shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting death that happened over the weekend, and they're looking for one specific clue…
Middle Georgia State University Students visit Bibb schools to gain real-world teaching insight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – To foster a new generation of educators, the Bibb County School District welcomed students from Middle Georgia State University…
Atrium Health Navicent advocates for childhood obesity awareness, promotes family health in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As Pediatric Obesity Awareness Month continues, Atrium Health Navicent is urging Middle Georgia families to prioritize healthy lifestyles to combat childhood…
Museum of Aviation to host Beyblade tournament on Saturday
BONAIRE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Things are going to be spinning at the Museum of Aviation this weekend. The museum, along with the World Beyblade Organization, will host the…
Macon kids learn baseball from MLB players at 'Play Ball' event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Kids in Macon got a chance to play baseball and learn from Major League players Thursday as part of Major League…
Dublin City Schools selects teacher of the year
LAURENS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dublin City Schools celebrated its teacher of the year on Thursday at the Laurens-Dublin Chamber of Commerce. Six teachers were nominated. Superintendent Fred…
478 Music Awards to shine light on Middle Georgia music
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Put on your red carpet best, because the 478 Music Awards are coming to Macon this Sunday evening. The public is invited…
Monroe County deputies investigating Juliette burglary, need help identifying suspects
JULIETTE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is investigating a burglary that happened in Juliette on Monday, September 18. The suspects were captured on…
Bike Walk Macon to host free biking classes in October
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bike Walk Macon will host a free two-part course on bicycling fundamentals. The course will be held at Carolyn Crayton Park in October. Topics…
Warner Robins man arrested in Florida, accused of shooting spree
MIRAMAR BEACH, Florida (41NBC/WMGT) – A Sheriff's Office in Florida releases body cam footage of a Warner Robins man deputies shot, after they say he went…
Drier, warmer weather returns to Middle Georgia Thursday
It has been a rainy and dreary day across Middle Georgia, but we are starting to see the rain moving out. Overnight, rain will be ending across…
Bibb deputies: Wednesday afternoon shooting, crash leaves man hospitalized
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is in the hospital after a shooting and crash Wednesday afternoon. That's according to a Bibb County Sheriff's Office news release,…
Baldwin County selects Atrium Health Navicent for new ambulance service following Grady EMS exit
BALDWIN COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Just a month after Grady EMS announced its departure, Baldwin County commissioners have chosen Atrium Health Navicent to provide ambulance services, citing cost-effectiveness as a…
Washington County Fire Chiefs propose new budget to maintain quality of fire services
TENNILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - With the rising cost of equipment for firefighters and decline of volunteers, fire departments across Washington County have proposed…
Bibb County School District Police Chief Russell Bentley to retire
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After decades of service, Chief Russell Bentley, the man responsible for the safety of Bibb County schools, will retire on October 1, marking the…
Historic Macon's Fall Flea Market offers discounts for members, aims to fund preservation efforts
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Historic Macon is hosting its annual fall flea market this weekend, featuring a wide array of items ranging from furniture to vinyl records, as…
First Presbyterian Day School in Macon increases security systems
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – First Presbyterian Day School in Macon has ramped up its security protocols by installing the Centegix security system, a measure aimed at ensuring…
Miss Georgia visits Bibb County Schools to spread awareness about #yesYOUcan program
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County high schools welcomed a special guest on Wednesday to help motivate students in their future endeavors. Tara Schiphof, Miss Georgia…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office investigating armed robbery at Family Dollar on Houston Avenue
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery that happened at the Family Dollar store at 3567 Houston Avenue just before 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday. According to authorities, deputies responded to the Family Dollar…
More clouds and showers likely Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Overcast skies and off and on showers are possible through the afternoon in Middle Georgia today. Today will be the coolest day around Middle Georgia this week with highs reaching only into the mid…
Two teens shot in Warner Robins at Kingsnoll Dr.
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Warner Robins Police Department is investigating a shooting that left two teens hospitalized on Tuesday. WRPD says the incident happened at…
Baldwin man arrested for animal cruelty and obstruction
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- In Baldwin county, deputies are investigating a possible dog fighting and animal cruelty case. They've seized 25 pit bull terriers, and arrested 42-year old…
Rain chances continue Wednesday with breezy conditions
We have been dealing with clouds and rain across Middle Georgia today, keeping much of the area in the 70s and low 80s. Overnight we will continue to see cloudy skies and muggy conditions with a few showers. By Wednesday…
SparkMacon returns to downtown Macon with focus on creating entrepreneurs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A lot has changed since the Covid pandemic, including the way we do business. For one Macon startup space, the change…
What to know in Macon-Bibb County as Georgia lifts burn ban this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia State Environmental Protection Division is lifting its statewide burn ban beginning October 1, and The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department wants residents…
Gary Byrd looks to elevate Macon's Hotel Forty Five with community-focused initiatives
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Hotel Forty Five in downtown Macon is looking to elevate its hotel and dining outlet with new management. The hotel…
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 agencies in eight Middle Georgia counties to provide…
Fort Valley Police Department adds new vehicle to fleet
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Fort Valley Police Department has a new vehicle in its fleet: a 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E. Chief Anson Evans says it's…
UPDATE: Macon woman arrested, charged in connection with fatal hit-and-run
UPDATE (9/26): A Macon woman is in custody in connection with a fatal hit-and-run earlier…
Cloudier conditions, showers likely Tuesday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A stationary front is bringing increased cloud cover and a few showers to Middle Georgia later today and tonight. Today Middle Georgia will be stuck with mostly cloudy skies Tuesday afternoon with the thickest clouds likely…
2 teens in custody after fatal Barnesville shooting
BARNESVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two juveniles are in custody in connection with the death of a Barnesville teen. A Georgia Bureau of Investigation news release says Barnesville Police requested the GBI investigate the death of 17-year-old Hakim Wellmaker on Sunday…
Houston County mother and son found guilty over car dispute
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A mother and son in Houston county were found guilty after a dispute over a car in 2021. Crisjovon Mickens was sentenced to 15-years, while his mother, Cristal Mickens, was sentenced to 10-years. Evidence during…