MWA wins all three Georgia drinking water taste test competitions
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - For the first time ever, the Macon Water Authority won all three state drinking water taste test competitions. The Georgia Association of…
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Mayor recommends greater reduction in Macon-Bibb property taxes
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller is recommending an even greater reduction in property taxes than he first announced. Mayor Miller wants commissioners to adopt a…
More storms possible late Tuesday afternoon/evening
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Another round of strong to severe storms is possible later today around parts of Middle Georgia. Once again Middle Georgia is seeing ample heat and sun during the late morning/early afternoon hours. Temperatures will…
Houston County resident killed in Ukraine
(41NBC/WMGT/CNN)- Another one of the three Americans who died in Ukraine recently has been identified. The family of Jeffrey Judd Jones says a mortar shell explosion killed him on July…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores July 31-August 4
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 31 and Friday, August 4, 2023. All scores of 69 and below are shown…
Rosa Taylor Elementary closed Tuesday due to power outage
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- There won't be any school for Rosa Taylor Elementary students and staff today. Tuesday morning, the Bibb County School District made a post on social media, saying that due to a power outage at the elementary…
Bibb Investigators looking for man in connection to theft
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff's Office needs your help in a theft case. They say the person in this truck you see below, broke into a storage area at Mikado Baptist Church on July 24, and stole…
North Central Health District urges families to catch up on immunizations
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It’s back to school season, and that means making sure your kids are up to date on…
Kaviar Beauty Bar shines as success story of Black entrepreneurship in downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - August is National Black Business Month, and there are now more resources than ever for Black entrepreneurs to thrive in Middle Georgia. For more…
Consignment sale for parents comes to Perry this week
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Purchasing clothing for children is expensive for a lot parents, but a local organization is looking to provide a more economical option this…
District attorneys suing Georgia in effort to overturn new state law
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Four district attorneys in Georgia, including Jonathan Adams of the Towaliga Judicial Circuit, are suing the state, challenging Senate Bill 92. The…
More heat and storms on the way Tuesday
It has been a stormy afternoon in Middle Georgia, but thankfully storms have helped to cool us down from the upper 90s. Tomorrow will bring another round…
Bicentennial Commission requesting art to display at new park
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new park, named Bicentennial Park, will be built in East Macon near the Mill Hill Community Center, and it aims to showcase…
Law enforcement collaborates in standoff at Perry's Houston Lake Apartments
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A person experiencing a mental health crisis who barricaded themselves inside an apartment and threatened others with a firearm was taken into custody on Monday after more than three hours of negotiations. That's according to the…
Help Middle Georgia children by eating at Panda Express Aug. 8
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - On Tuesday, August 8th, customers can visit any of the three Middle Georgia Panda Express locations and help children receiving care…
Macon-Bibb files suit against Green Meadows Townhomes
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County has filed a suit in Superior Court against the owners, agents, and corporations of Green Meadows Townhomes. Macon-Bibb County says the suit stems…
Severe storms possible Monday evening
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A line of thunderstorms will move through Middle Georgia later this evening bringing with it a threat for severe weather. Sunshine will be plentiful for most of the afternoon before any severe weather odds even…
UPDATE: Man arrested off Log Cabin Drive after bicycle chase
UPDATE: The suspect has been identified as 48-year-old Michael Smith, his warrants were for the following: -FAILURE TO APPEAR (2 counts) -PROBATION VIOLATION -FALSE REPORT OF A CRIME -BATTERY -ABANDONMENT OF CHILD -CRUELTY TO CHILDREN IN THE 3RD DEGREE MACON,…
Tucker Road experiences closures this week for repairs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Tucker Road will be experiencing some closures this week. The Macon water authority will be on site repairing a 24-inch storm drainpipe at 2099…
Severe storms possible Sunday and Monday in Middle Georgia
It is already a hot and humid day in Middle Georgia, and as such a HEAT ADVISORY has been issued for heat index values over 105. Later this afternoon we will start to see storms fire up over the area.…
Woman charged in hit-and-run incident
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman in Jones County faces charges after the Jones County Sheriff's Office says she was involved in a hit-and-run. It happened on July 31 on…
Two women face 53 charges in prescription drug investigation
TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two women face a total of 53 charges, accused of illegally obtaining a prescription drug from pharmacies throughout Middle Georgia. On July…
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…
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…