Staying hot and humid this weekend with scattered storms
We have been dealing with rain and storms for most of the day, but tonight we are seeing just a few isolated showers. By Saturday we…
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Study: Sunny days linked to increase in dog bites
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new study from Harvard Medical School and Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital shows sunny days bring an increase in reported dog bites. That’s why…
Mercer plans to boost rural Healthcare, train medical professionals in Taylor County
TAYLOR COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Congressman Sanford Bishop has announced a $224,000 grant to improve healthcare in Taylor County. The grant provides Mercer University with the funds to start a new primary care facility. Mercer's goal is to help rural…
Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin working to lower Georgia's high maternal mortality rate
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In an effort to address Georgia's alarming maternal mortality rate, Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin is rolling out specialized services and care for expectant mothers in Middle Georgia. The facility has begun offering tours of their birth…
UPDATE: Passenger injured in Washington County plane crash dies
UPDATE (8/4) - One of the two men involved in the plane crash earlier this week in Washington County has died. Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran confirmed 69-year-old…
UPDATE: Investigators need help identifying suspects in Macon robbery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a Thursday afternoon armed robbery. It happened around 12:30 p.m. at the Circle K located at…
Portion of Millerfield Road renamed 'Jim Hickman Way' in golfer's honor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A professional golfer, teacher and father was honored Friday by friends and family for his contributions to the Macon community. City…
New Washington County Schools Superintendent shares vision for school year
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Washington County School System is starting the new school year with a new superintendent. Vickie Harden graduated from Washington County High School and went on to work for 13 years in the classroom and 17…
Central Georgia Boy Scouts chooses its next Distinguished Citizen
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Central Georgia Council Boy Scouts of America has decided on the recipient of this year's Distinguished Citizen Award. On Thursday morning, they…
Wet Friday to end the week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Scattered storms are likely for much of the day Friday around parts of Middle Georgia. Today Mostly cloudy skies will hang around Middle Georgia for most of our Friday. Temperatures will still get pretty hot as…
Man caught hours after escaping police chase in Dooly County
VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —A man in Dooly County is now in custody after be on the run Thursday. According to a Facebook post by the Dooly…
Perry Police Department's K9 units receive protective vests thanks to donation
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Perry Police Department's K9 units now have an additional layer of protection thanks to a generous donation of five protective…
Baldwin County Schools welcomes new literacy coach
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Baldwin County School District has a new literacy coach. Dr. Cyndi Barr, a seasoned educator who's honed her skills as a classroom teacher, online…
Houston County Schools Superintendent talks growth for new school year
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Houston County School District is focused on growth as students return to the classroom for a new school year. Superintendent Dr. Mark Scott stopped by 41Today to share his vision and plans for the…
Bibb Schools Superintendent wants togetherness for new school year
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County School District starts the new year with a new five-year strategic plan. It's called Built 4 Bibb, and Superintendent Dr. Dan Sims says the plan is all about togetherness. Dr. Sims stopped by…
Historic Macon landmark hosts spooky experience
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A historic landmark in Macon is planning to open its doors to give you a spooky experience as this summer comes to a close. The Legends & Lore Tour at Hay House will take place on…
Deputies arrest wanted suspect in connection to Macon shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An armed and dangerous shooting suspect is now in the Bibb County jail. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office arrested 22-year-old Quintez Jamal Brantley around 3:00 Wednesday afternoon. Brantley is charged with seven counts of Aggravated Assault,…
Cadence Bank announces $9 million investment for Macon business through NewTown Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- New opportunities are coming to Macon for aspiring and first-time business owners thanks to a $9 million investment in NewTown Macon from Cadence Bank. NewTown Macon is a non-profit, public-private partnership that has worked for 25…
New Macon convenience center opens on Ninadel Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- There’s a new convenience center that’s free for Macon residents to bring their solid waste and help keep Bibb County beautiful. The Convenience Center on Ninadel Drive is the third of five centers to be built…
Houston County School District returns to the classroom
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- It's back to school for the Houston County School District. Students returned to the classroom Wednesday morning. 41NBC stopped by Mossy Creek Middle School and spoke with the Principal about the new school year. Dr. Jody…
Storm chances climb this evening in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Plenty of cloud cover will fill the Middle Georgia skies before rain moves in later this evening. Today Cloud cover began to roll into the northern counties of Middle Georgia well ahead of the sunrise…
A new weather pattern brings rain and storms Thursday
We started our cool down today across Middle Georgia, with highs warming to 93° in Macon. Cooler weather will continue through the end of the week…
Former Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce building demolished
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Wednesday marked the start of a new chapter for business in Macon-Bibb County as the old Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce building on Coliseum Drive was demolished. The former site of the Greater Macon Chamber of…
Twiggs County animal rescue partners with NBC Universal for 'Clear the Shelters' campaign
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Several animal rescues across Middle Georgia are operating at full capacity and struggle with low donations and adoption rates.…
Nonprofit transforms Warner Robins home for child with special needs
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Warner Robins home has been transformed by Sunshine on a Ranney Day, an Atlanta-based nonprofit that designs custom rooms for children with special needs. The recipient is Ellie Graff, a 4-year-old with a rare…
Vehicle to blame for Warner Robins motel fire
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Warner Robins Fire Department says vehicle crashed into a local motel and set it on fire. Crews responded to the Motel 6 on Watson Boulevard just after midnight Wednesday morning. Once on scene, fire…
Macon man charged with drunken driving in Maryland crash that killed 1, hurt 9
(AP) An SUV going the wrong way on the Capital Beltway in Maryland hit two other vehicles, killing one person and injuring nine others, police said. The wrong-way driver initially fled the scene but was soon caught and was charged…
District Attorney for Monroe County among Georgia prosecutors suing to strike down new state law
DECATUR, Ga. (AP) — Four district attorneys in Georgia are asking a judge to strike down a law creating a commission to discipline and remove state prosecutors, arguing it violates the U.S. and Georgia constitutions. The attack on Georgia’s Prosecuting…
Bibb County Animal Shelter offering free adoptions to find forever homes for cats and dogs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office needs help clearing out its animal shelter and finding forever homes for…
Cloud cover increases Wednesday, however storm odds drop
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cloud cover is ramping up towards the end of the week, however increased rain chances will hold off until late Thursday. Today Middle Georgia will see mostly sunny conditions give way to a bit more cloud…
Two arrested, child safe after multi-county chase
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man and woman are in jail and a child is safe, after a driver refused to stop for Bibb County deputies. According to a post on the Bibb County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, deputies attempted…
Slightly cooler weather returns Wednesday with isolated showers
We have seen a few storms across Middle Georgia this afternoon, but most of the area saw sunshine and highs in the mid-90s. Tomorrow we will start…
Schools across Baldwin County get ready for first day of school on Wednesday
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Wednesday is the first day of school in Baldwin County, and schools across the District are getting excited to welcome students back. The Baldwin County District is made up of six schools and two programs that…
GCSU receives national recognition for GC Journeys program
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia College & State University is celebrating national recognition for its program to prepare students for academic success and beyond. GCSU is this year’s…
New traffic pattern on Blandy Road to reduce congestion, accidents
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - There’s a new traffic pattern on Blandy Road in Milledgeville outside of Midway Hills Primary and Lakeview Primary Schools. Drivers dropping off students at Lakeview Primary will no longer be permitted to turn left onto the…
Former Dublin man wanted for misdirecting $30 million in charity fraud scheme
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A wanted man from Dublin is accused of using more than $30 millions in charitable donations that was intended for Christian outreach in China. Federal authorities are trying to track down 45-year-old Jason Gerald Shenk. According…
Baldwin County Schools have a new Literacy Coach
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Just in time for the new school year, the Baldwin County School District has a new literacy coach. The district announced that Dr. Cyndi Barr will work to enhance the district's literacy initiatives and support the…
UPDATE: Boil water advisory lifted for City of Gordon
UPDATE (8/3): According to a press release sent to the 41NBC Newsroom from the City of Gordon on Thursday afternoon, the boil water advisory has been lifted. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ GORDON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The City of Gordon is under a…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores July 24-28
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, July 24 and Friday, July 28, 2023. All scores of 69 and below are shown…
Storm chances increase Tuesday for parts of Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Some parts of Middle Georgia could see rain to help cool off Tuesday afternoon. Mostly sunny skies are likely for the western half of the region while partly cloudy skies are more likely further east.…
Centerville schedules public hearings on proposed property tax increase
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Centerville has announced a tentative increase in property taxes by 12.20 percent for 2023, a move that would set the millage rate at 10.364, which is higher than the rollback rate. According to…
Hot weather returns Tuesday with cooler temps on the way this week
A weak front has been moving through the south, bringing some dry air and cooler temps. Overnight we will see a few showers possible, but…
Warner Robins city employees to receive salary increase, lowest earners get 35% hike
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – City employees in Warner Robins are set for a significant salary boost as the city introduces a new pay scale…
Warner Robins school speed cameras going live this Wednesday
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As students in Warner Robins prepare to return to school, the city has announced the end of the warning period for…
WRPD: 73-year-old motorcyclist hospitalized after collision on Watson Boulevard
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 73-year-old woman was hospitalized with a suspected fractured left leg on Monday following a collision involving a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle on Watson Boulevard at Galleria Mall Drive. That's according to a Warner…
Macon Regional Crimestoppers sees success with 'Top 15 Most Wanted'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon Regional Crimestoppers is celebrating the success of its Top 15 Most Wanted program. The Top 15 Most Wanted fugitives are wanted for charges ranging from conspiracy to commit murder to aggravated assault and kidnapping. Crimestoppers…
Companies donate school supplies, uniforms to kids at Brookdale Resource Center
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Families at the Brookdale Resource Center in Macon are getting a helping hand with their back to school needs thanks to…
Wesleyan College learning specialist offers tips for students starting college
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Navigating the leap from high school to college can often be daunting for incoming freshmen. As they encounter hurdles, it's crucial for…
Former Warner Robins police chief faces child sexual abuse charges
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A former Warner Robins Police Chief is facing child sexual abuse charges in Houston County. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested 79-year-old George Johnson, of Warner Robins on Thursday. On Wednesday, July 26th, GBI agents…
UPDATE: Macon County Jail inmate captured, second inmate remains at large
UPDATE: The Macon County Sheriff's Office is reporting the capture of one of the two inmates who escaped the Macon County Jail, Thursday. The Montezuma Police Department says Raquan Ray was captured on July 29, 2023 at 12:07 am in…