Deputies search for men who robbed 'Market at Mercer' at gunpoint
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for two men who robbed a Macon store at gunpoint Monday night. The Bibb…
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Nice weather continues Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - High pressure is keeping dry and pleasant conditions around much of the southeastern US. Today Middle Georgians will get to enjoy another lovely afternoon with highs into the mid 80s and plenty of sun. While there…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores September 11-15
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 11 and Friday, September 15, 2023. All scores of 69 and below are shown…
Warner Robins council votes to keep millage rate at 9.980 mils for 2023
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins City Council voted unanimously Monday night to set the 2023 millage rate at 9.980 mills. The decision, which took place at Warner Robins City Hall, designates December 20, 2023, as the due…
Macon Riverside Post Office to close permanently
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Riverside Post Office will be closing after the lease for the property was not renewed. The post office, located at 2720 Riverside Dr. Suite 124, will close on Friday, September 29. Customers can resume…
Help Crimestoppers track down these wanted suspects
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon Regional Crimestoppers' Sergeant Greg Thomas visited 41Today with five new wanted suspects. Crimestoppers partners with media organizations, police departments, and other law enforcement agencies in eight Middle Georgia counties to provide anonymous rewards for tips…
'Hype Hounds' brings attention to Macon's dog-friendly downtown
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - NewTown Macon says downtown Macon is a dog friendly destination, and they have the hype hounds to prove it. Hype Hounds are an extension of downtown Macon's Hype Team, and they serve as downtown Macon's furry…
Belvedere Manor-Weaver Heights Neighborhood Association to host meeting highlighting history of Black Maconites
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Belvedere Manor-Weaver Heights Neighborhood Association is highlighting Macon's Black history and planning for future events in recognition of Macon's 200-year history. The Neighborhood Association will host a public meeting Monday night during which community members…
Houston County man arrested for YouTube prank during high school football game
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Houston County man is facing charges for a YouTube prank during Friday's Peach County football game. The Peach County Sheriff's Office arrested 28-year-old Marquie Taylor for Trespassing and Disrupting a School Function. According to…
Warner Robins woman injured in crash involving logging truck
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating an afternoon traffic crash involving a logging truck. The crash happened just before noon at the intersection of Broadway and Guy Paine Road. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's…
Man arrested for fatal shooting at Quick Serve
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A man was arrested in Bibb County after a shooting at the Quick Serve on Emery Highway early on Saturday. The Bibb county Sheriff's Office says deputies responded to a call regarding a person shot just…
Pleasant weather kicks off the new week in Middle Georgia.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - High pressure filling in behind Sunday's cold front will bring sunny and dry conditions to Middle Georgia. Today Sunshine will abound around Middle Georgia throughout the day today. Temperatures will reach into the low to mid…
UPDATE: Dublin man in custody in connection with Dublin teen's death
UPDATE (9/15): A Dublin man is now in custody in connection with the death of a Dublin teenager last week. A Georgia Bureau of Investigation…
Local churches prepare for National Back to Church Sunday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Churches around the country, including in Middle Georgia are trying to get people back in church. According to a Pew Research poll, 20% of Americans say they don't attend church as often as they used to. So…
14th Annual Joshua's Wish 5K this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - You can break a sweat for a good cause on Saturday, during the 14th Annual Joshua's Wish 5K. The event is held in memory of Joshua Solomon, who died from brain cancer at the age of…
Bonaire Middle School's Symphonic Band to partake in special music performance
BONAIRE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —A local middle school is getting a chance to show off its musical prowess as one of a few schools selected for a southeastern-based performance. Bonaire Middle School's Symphonic Band will perform in the 2024 Southeastern Regional…
Dublin actress returns home to empower, uplift students
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Actress and Dublin City Schools alum Sierra Capri returned to Middle Georgia to empower and encourage students Wednesday. Capri was in middle school when she transferred from Maryland to Dublin, Georgia. At the time her name…
Help crush childhood cancer this weekend by dining with Applebee's
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Applebee's restaurants nationwide are partnering with the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation to help crush childhood cancer. Applebee's Macon area director Susan Hinson visited 41Today to share details about the six-week fundraiser. Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF)…
41Today celebrates National Linguine Day with Carrabba's
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - September 15th is National Linguine Day, and 41NBC is celebrating with Carrabba's Italian Grill. According to NationalCalendarDay.com, linguine is one of the world's oldest kinds of pasta. Fettuccine and linguine both developed around 400 years ago.…
Westside High School starts Hispanic Heritage Month with Flamenco Ballet Performance
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Bibb County high school started Hispanic Heritage Month on Friday with a ballet performance. The Hispanic Flamenco Ballet Company performed two shows at Westside High School. The dance company from Miami uses technology, dance and…
'Songwriters Round at Capricorn' gives inside look at songwriting process
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A special songwriters jam session is happening Friday night at Capricorn Sound Studios in Macon. It is called Songwriters Round at Capricorn. Organizer and songwriter Chris Wood says the audience will have a chance to get a…
Warner Robins man charged with pointing pistol during argument
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is in the Houston County Jail on gun charges after an incident Thursday morning. According to the Warner Robins Police Department, 61-year-old Miguel Cole is accused of pointing a pistol at a man…
UPDATE: Missing 11-year-old boy found
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says it located 11-year-old Jaymez Wilburn ,just before 9 a.m. Friday. He has been reunited with his family. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding an 11-year-old autistic…
UPDATE: Female juvenile charged in connection with Warner Robins shooting death
UPDATE (9/14/23): A female juvenile is in custody in connection with Wednesday's shooting death of 64-year-old…
Muscogee (Creek) people sharing their culture during Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The annual Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration, happening this weekend in Macon, is set to bring Native American tribes to town to…
Big Brothers Big Sisters expanding mentorship services for Macon-Bibb
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Heart of Georgia is expanding its mentoring services in Macon-Bibb with a new sports initiative and…
Arrest made in connection to February murder case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office made an arrest in connection to a February murder investigation. Thursday morning deputies, along with the U.S. Marshals Southeast…
BCSO investigating armed robbery at Tom's Mart
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a commercial armed robbery. The BSCO says Tom's Mart at 3010 Houston Avenue was robbed just after 10…
Scattered storms return Thursday
After another hot day in Middle Georgia, we are finally seeing a cooling trend through the end of the week. A cold front has stalled over our area today, bringing a few strong storms and cooler conditions. Overnight we will…
Safe Driving Summit teaches students the dangers of distracted driving
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Learning how to drive is a rite of passage for many teenagers, but it’s important for first time drivers to be aware…
NewTown Macon receives $1 million grant for bike, pedestrian trail linking Pleasant Hill to downtown
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — NewTown Macon has been awarded a $1 million grant from the Knight Foundation to build a bike…
Middle Georgia Regional Library encourages more library card sign-ups during September
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Middle Georgia residents are urged to sign up for free library cards this September as the Middle Georgia Regional Library joins…
'PAW Patrol Live!' makes its way to Macon this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - PAW Patrol Live! "The Great Pirate Adventure" is making it's way to the Macon Coliseum this weekend. Guests will see Ryder and his team of pups embark on a pirate-themed adventure to uncover hidden treasure through…
Fire Starters Film Festival to highlight history, culture of Muscogee (Creek) people
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Preparations are underway at the Grand Opera House in Macon for the first ever Fire Starters film festival, which starts…
Cold front to bring storms to Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A weak cold front will bring scattered storms to Middle Georgia the next couple of days. Today A mostly cloudy and muggy morning has largely cleared up around Middle Georgia. Mostly sunny conditions will allow temperatures…
Houston County wreck leaves man and his son dead
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Houston County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal car wreck that happened just before 9 p.m. Tuesday night. The sheriff's office says the incident happened north of Gunn Road on North Highway 41, where 19-year-old…
Cold front moves through this week bringing storms, cooler temps
It has been a hot day across Middle Georgia, but scattered storms in the area have helped to cool us a bit. Tomorrow a cold…
UPDATE: 3 in custody in connection with shooting that left Dublin man dead, 3 others injured
UPDATE (9/12): Three people are now in custody in connection with the shooting death of Richard Collins, according to a…
Bibb County deputy helps capture wanted man
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Bibb County Sheriff's Office deputy recently help capture a convicted felon. According to the Sheriff's Office, 30-year-old Antonio Dwayne Perkins ran from Georgia State…
Two men arrested after pointing laser at GSP helicopter, prompting chase
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —Two men were recently taken into custody after leading multiple law enforcement agencies on a chase. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's…
Bold scammer targets Jones County Sheriff's Office amid rising scam reports
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Scams are getting more sophisticated, and anybody can fall victim to one. With a recent increase in reports of phone, text…
Macon residents prepare for disaster with Emergency Shelter Training Program
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A partnership between Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency and the American Red Cross of Georgia aims to equip local residents with essential skills for emergency shelter volunteering. The first training class was held on Tuesday, with…
Visit Macon now offers Spanish-speaking tour for visitors and residents
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Visit Macon now offers Spanish-speaking tour of its "Soul Sights" van tour. Tour guide Jenny Howell wants to reach the growing population…
Middle Georgia Regional Library celebrates summer reading goal
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Middle Georgia Regional Library is celebrating its goal of breaking the summer reading record. The library set a goal of 2 million minutes…
All Care Home Health Care Services celebrates Direct Support Professionals Week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - All Care Home Health Care Services in Macon is saying ‘thank you’ to its Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) for their hard work in the healthcare field. Earlier this year, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp proclaimed September 10-16…
Macon woman admits to orchestrating $3.5 million tax fraud, faces up to 13 years in prison
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon woman pleaded guilty on Monday to three counts of tax fraud involving more than…
Storm odds ramp up Tuesday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Scattered storms are likely around Middle Georgia Tuesday afternoon and evening. Today A mostly sunny morning will give way to partly cloudy skies during the afternoon. Temperatures will climb into the lower 90s for most of…
Governor Kemp announces state of emergency, gas tax suspension
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency due to a 40-year-high inflation and negative economic conditions. The executive order will go into effect on Wednesday, September 13 at 12:00 a.m. and will remain…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores September 5-8
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 Tuesday, September 5 and Friday, September 8, 2023. All scores of 69 and below are shown…
Fatal wreck in Twiggs County shuts down I-16
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Anyone who needs to drive through I-16 West this morning may need to consider changing their route for the day. The Twiggs County Sheriff's Office says I-16 between mile marker 18 and 12 has been shut…