Fellowship Bible Baptist Church to host Resurrection Extravaganza
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fellowship Bible Baptist Church will host its annual Resurrection Extravaganza on April 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the East Wing Field…
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Houston County Sheriff's Office asks for help identifying shoplifting suspect
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Houston County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help identifying a suspect connected to a shoplifting incident. The incident occurred…
Temperatures begin to heat up Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia will see temperatures jump above average Thursday afternoon. This Evening A sunny afternoon will become a clear and pleasant evening with temperatures hanging in…
GDOT: 2nd Street bridge over Riverside Drive in Macon back open
UPDATE (4/16/2025) - The 2nd Street bridge over Riverside Drive in…
Man arrested for stabbing Milledgeville Police officer at mobile home park early Sunday
UPDATE (4/16/2025) The Milledgeville Police Department arrested…
City of Warner Robins to host Egg Hunt, food truck roundup
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Warner Robins is hosting an Egg Hunt and Food Truck Roundup on Thursday. The event is April…
Macon-Bibb offers $2.8M in grants for homeless assistance through American Rescue Plan
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Macon-Bibb County Economic and Community Development Department hosted a Home and Rescue Program funding opportunity workshop Wednesday morning. Agencies that assist people experiencing homelessness or those at risk of becoming homeless attended the event to learn…
Charles David named new Jones County athletic director
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Board of Education named Charles David as the district’s new athletic director during its meeting Tuesday night, approving the longtime coach and educator following an executive session. Charles David…
Serenity Courtyard opens in Macon to house homeless seniors
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Serenity Courtyard of Macon is now officially complete, and residents have already started settling into what many are calling their…
Bluesprig director highlights autism support, early diagnosis
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – April is Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding, encouraging early diagnosis and promoting inclusive support for those with autism…
Trecia Gardner wins Cochran City Council runoff for District 1
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Trecia P. Gardner has been elected to the City of Cochran Council, representing District 1, Post 1, following a runoff election held on Tuesday. According to a social media post from the City of Cochran, Gardner…
Georgia AFL-CIO to hold Warner Robins hearing on federal job cuts Wednesday
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The AFL-CIO is hosting a public hearing on Wednesday to discuss the impact of cuts to federal services and…
Forsyth daycare appeals license revocation after serious violations
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Forsyth Methodist Church’s Caring for Kids Daycare is filing an appeal against the license revocation issued by the Georgia Department of Early Care…
Lane closures begin on Fall Line Freeway at Oconee River bridge in Baldwin County
BALDWIN COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Lane closures have started on State Route 540/The Fall Line Freeway at the Oconee River bridge as…
Houston County man sentenced to 20 years in prison for child molestation
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 40-year-old man will serve 20 years in prison followed by 20 years on probation after pleading guilty to…
Local doctor offers tips for allergy season
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon doctor is offering tips for managing allergy season and advising when to see a primary care physician. Dr. Terin Blanchard of Atrium Health…
Sunny and below average Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sunny and dry conditions along with below average temperatures will take over Middle Georgia Wednesday following a cold front Tuesday. This Evening A cloudy morning is slowly…
Part of Macon street dedicated to Christmas Light Extravaganza founder
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A part of Poplar Street is now dedicated in honor of Christmas Light Extravaganza Founder Bryan Nichols. The stretch of road from…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores April 7-11
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — This week's Restaurant Report Card provides food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The…
Deputies: Man hospitalized after Monday night shooting on Houston Avenue in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Monday night shooting on Houston Avenue that left a 44-year-old man injured.…
UPDATE: Service restored after emergency water main repair on Thomaston Road in Macon
UPDATE (4/14 - 8 p.m.): Water has been restored to the affected areas, according to an update Monday night from Macon Water Authority. "This repair has been completed and water has been restored to the impacted area," the update said.…
Sewer line break near Warner Robins mobile home park leads to Bay Gall Creek spill
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 15-inch sewer line near Holiday Park Riviera Mobile Home Park in Warner Robins was damaged…
Cold front to bring strong breezes Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An incoming cold front will bring wind and additional clouds, however associated rain chances will be low. This Evening A sequence of sunny days this…
Crimestoppers looking for Jones County suspect connected to child molestation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers Sgt. Greg Thomas visited 41Today to highlight five wanted suspects and share the word of the day. Crimestoppers partners…
Georgia Promise Scholarship application deadline is April 15: Here’s what families need to know
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The application for the Georgia Promise Scholarship closes on April 15, 2025, and families across the state are encouraged to apply before the deadline. This educational choice program offers eligible students $6,500 in public funds for…
Shooting suspect identified in Reynolds; one man injured and investigation ongoing
REYNOLDS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Police in Reynolds have identified the suspect in a recent shooting as Curtis Crayton, a 43-year-old man from Reynolds. Crayton is currently charged with felony aggravated assault, with additional charges possible as the investigation continues. According to…
Gunfire at downtown Macon gathering early Saturday leaves 1 shot, 2 hurt; No arrests yet
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One teenager was shot and two others were injured early Saturday after a gunfire at a downtown Macon gathering. According to…
Perry Police Department holds senior citizen firearm safety class
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – We all know how important firearm safety is, and in a world that advances daily, senior citizens most importantly need to know how…
Railroad crossing closures set for SR 15 and SR 68 in Tennille from April 14–17, detours announced
TENNILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Norfolk Southern will close railroad crossings on State Route 15 and State Route 68 in Tennille from Monday morning, April 14, through Thursday afternoon, April 17, according to a post on the Georgia Department of Transportation…
Perry Dogwood Festival returns this weekend with live music, vendors and family fun
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 36th annual Perry Dogwood Festival is happening Saturday and Sunday, April 12-13, in historic downtown Perry. Thousands are expected to attend to shop local vendors, enjoy food and entertainment, and enjoy the two-day celebration. According…
KidStrong center coming to Perry, aims to build confidence in kids ages 1–11
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Parents in Middle Georgia looking to boost their child’s confidence, character and physical health will soon have a new option in Perry. A new KidStrong center is opening soon, offering a science-based fitness program designed to…
Wonderful weekend on deck for Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sunshine and below average temperatures are likely across the Peach State for the second weekend of April. This Evening Partly cloudy skies have been seen…
Dodge County deputy arrested in Bleckley County for stalking, GBI says
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has arrested a Dodge County Sheriff’s Office deputy who's now charged with stalking and violating…
Memorial Park Recreation Center set to host health and wellness fair
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful's community cleanup earlier this week, Memorial Park Recreation Center is set to host a health and wellness…
Elaine Lucas calls for grand jury investigation into Macon Water Authority
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Water Authority board member Elaine Lucas is calling for a grand jury investigation, citing "irregular acts" behind the scenes and rising water rates. At a news conference Thursday, Lucas said she wants to know if…
Fossett family seeks justice after DA declines charges in inmate death; DA responds
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office’s decision not to charge the deputies involved in the death of inmate Stephen Fossett has left his family with a wave of disappointment, sadness and anger. On Thursday, the…
UPDATE: Tucker Road bridge over I-475 back open after Monday crash
UPDATE (4/10 - 8:15 p.m.): The Tucker Road bridge over I-475 reopened Thursday night after a crash Monday damaged nearby power poles and lines and knocked out power for thousands. According to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), the bridge…
Georgia bill to ban cell phones in K-8 classrooms heads to governor’s desk
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – There could be a major change in schools across Georgia as a bill to ban cell phone usage for students in kindergarten through eighth grade is awaiting Gov. Brian Kemp’s signature. If H.B. 340 becomes state…
Forsyth issues boil advisory after water main break affects multiple areas
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Forsyth issued a boil water advisory on Thursday for several neighborhoods and streets after a water main break…
Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency holds second severe weather radio distribution event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - There’s been a lot of severe weather lately across the country and right here in Macon. So, to prepare for…
Storms expected overnight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An incoming cold front will bring in rare southeast moving storms overnight tonight. This Evening and Overnight A sunny afternoon will see plenty of clouds move in during…
Piedmont Macon raises Donate Life Flag
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It’s Donate Life Month and Piedmont Macon North Hospital and Piedmont Macon Medical Center celebrated on Thursday by raising the Donate Life Flag. According to Piedmont…
Milledgeville's ArtHealthy festival happening Saturday
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you want to get your blood or cholesterol levels checked, then you might want head out to Milledgeville for the annual ArtHealthy festival on Saturday. This…
Miss America Organization changing lives in Middle Georgia, looking ahead to princess tea party
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Miss America Organization is changing lives in Middle Georgia. Brooke Marshall and Mary Margaret Cooper are part…
Scheduled water outage in Warner Robins on April 11
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Residents in several neighborhoods of Warner Robins are advised to prepare for a scheduled water outage on, Friday, April 11th, as the…
Sheriff: One dead after crash on Highway 102 in Washington County
UPDATE (4/10 - 3:45 p.m.): Georgia State Patrol says the single-vehicle crash happened at 9:37 Wednesday night near 102 near Chalker Road. "The investigation revealed…
Houston County Humane Society faces spike in animal abandonment, calls for action
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Humane Society of Houston County says they are experiencing an epidemic of animal abandonment and that it's the worst they've…
Naturalization ceremony in Macon welcomes 22 new U.S. citizens from 15 countries
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A morning filled with pride and emotion unfolded at…
Late President, CEO Josh Rogers to receive Mary Means Leadership Award from Main Street America
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Josh Rogers, the late CEO and president of NewTown Macon, has been named a 2025 Mary Means Leadership Award recipient by Main Street America. The award honors individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership in comprehensive preservation-based economic…
Farah and Farah to host laptop giveaway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Farah & Farah are hosting a laptop giveaway for students across Georgia. Farah and Farah employee, Alex Fadoul, says this opportunity is to help students…