Monroe County now covering firefighter training costs to recruit more talent
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Monroe County is addressing its firefighter shortage by covering the cost of training for the first time. “We’re providing all of…
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A judge won't order a new election in a Georgia state House district despite ballot errors
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia state House member won't face a new election after a judge ruled there wasn't enough evidence to prove voters who received the wrong ballots swayed the race's outcome. Senior Judge Gary McCorvey on Monday declined…
Macon Regional Crimestoppers urges public to help find suspect wanted for terroristic threats
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers Sergeant Greg Thomas visited 41Today to highlight five wanted suspects and discuss the word of the day. Crimestoppers partners with…
Alice Cooper to rock Macon on May 3 at Atrium Health Amphitheater
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rock legend Alice Cooper is bringing his signature shock-rock spectacle to Macon's Atrium Health Amphitheater on Saturday, May 3, according…
Wesleyan College announces partnership with Central Georgia Coalition of Black Businesses
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The future is changing at Wesleyan College as the college teams up with the Central Georgia Coalition of Black Businesses for…
Shower odds climb Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A stalled out cold front over the Peach State will bring some rain chances to Middle Georgia starting tonight. This Evening It’s been a mostly cloudy start to…
Rep. Dale Washburn introduces new school zone camera ban bill
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – State Representative Dale Washburn recently introduced House Bill 225, which would ban school zone speed cameras. According to a news release, Representative Washburn's legislation would repeal House Bill 978, which passed in 2018 and allowed for the…
12-year-old dies after motocross crash in Crawford County
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 12-year-old boy died after being injured during a motocross event in Crawford County on Saturday, according to Sheriff Lewis Walker. Walker says…
Kidz Bop Live coming to Atrium Health Amphitheater on August 8
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Families can get ready for a high-energy night of music when Kidz Bop Live comes to the Atrium Health Amphitheater on Friday, August 8, according to the venue’s website. The concert is set to begin at…
Macon Town Hall to address LGBTQ+ legislation, marginalized communities
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Town Hall is set for Wednesday night in Macon to discuss legislation impacting the LGBTQ+ community and other marginalized groups. The Human…
3 arrested in Laurens County for smuggling drugs, gun to local prison
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three people were arrested after attempting to transport contraband to a local prison, according to the Laurens County Sheriff's Office.…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office looking for suspect connected to armed robbery in Macon on Sunday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a suspect connected to an armed robbery that took…
Big Brothers Big Sisters calls for mentors to help shape Middle Georgia’s youth
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Studies have shown that mentoring is a societal solution with real, tangible impact on the economic successes of young…
Third graders thrive at Market Day event in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Young entrepreneurs packed the conference center inside the Health Pavilion in Warner Robins on Friday. More than 2,000 third graders from…
Miller Fine Arts Magnet Middle School holds Career Fair
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It’s National Counselors Week, and Miller Fine Arts Magnet Middle School held a Career Fair on Friday. Many different businesses were in attendance,…
Warm and muggy weekend ahead
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures and humidity will remain well above average for early February this weekend. This Evening It is First Friday in Middle Georgia and the weather is overall…
Sheriff: Two arrested in Bleckley County following K-9 alert
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bleckley County deputies arrested two people on drug charges Thursday after a traffic stop led to the discovery of suspected methamphetamine, according to…
Monroe County Sheriff’s Office arrests two in separate drug busts
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people were arrested this week after the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office executed multiple search warrants in connection to illegal drug…
Johnson County Sheriff’s Office arrests two in drug and firearm investigation
ADRIAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Johnson County man accused of conducting illegal prison drops has been arrested, along with his girlfriend, after law enforcement reported…
Gray Police investigating possible misuse of Jones County Touchdown Club funds
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Gray Police are investigating the "possible misappropriation of funds related to the Jones County High School Touchdown Club," according to an…
Federal judge halts White House plan to cut federal workforce
(NBC NEWS)- A federal judge has temporarily halted the White House’s effort to shrink the federal workforce, delaying planned job cuts until at least a Monday…
Judge rules Georgia railroad can seize land near Sparta as landowners vow to fight
ATLANTA (AP) — A judge has ruled that a Georgia railroad can buy land against the will of property owners to build a track, rebuffing a challenge that a libertarian group hoped could make it harder to use eminent domain to take…
Tax season: Filing deadlines, refund tracking, and free IRS programs
(CNN)- Tax season is officially underway, and the IRS expects 140 million taxpayers to file their returns by the April 15 deadline. For those expecting a refund, the IRS advises that filing electronically is the fastest way to receive your…
Two GMC Prep Bulldogs sign on National Signing Day
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two senior GMC Bulldogs signed their letters of intent on Wednesday to play their respective sport at the next level. Hannah Garner signed her letter…
Three Jones County seniors sign on National Signing day
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Three Jones County seniors signed on Wednesday to play their respective sports at the next level. Football: Devin Edmonds -…
Four Baldwin Braves football players sign letters of intent
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Four Baldwin senior football players signed their letters of intent on Wednesday to play at the next level. LJ…
Five Northside Eagles sign on National Signing Day
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Five Northside Eagles seniors signed to play their sports at the next level. Madison Cameron will continue her track career at…
Two Stratford seniors sign on National Signing Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two Stratford Eaglettes signed their letters of intent to play their sport at the next level. Tessa Morehead will continue her soccer career at Penn…
Central's Nikee Walker signs with Clayton State
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Central senior linebacker Nikee Walker signed his letter of intent Wednesday to continue to play football at Clayton State…
Five Northeast football players sign letters of intent
MACON, Georgia - (41NBC/WMGT) - Five Northeast student-athletes signed their letters of intent on National Signing Day to continue to play football at the…
Eight Perry Panthers sign on signing day
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Eight Perry seniors signed on the dotted line Wednesday to continue to play their favorite sports…
Man hospitalized after Thursday night shooting in Fort Valley
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man in his early 30s was shot Thursday night in Fort Valley after an altercation escalated, according to Fort Valley Police…
Bibb County School District holds town hall on school consolidation plans
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District hosted a School Consolidation Town Hall on Thursday as part of its ongoing review process to…
UPDATE: Arrest made after shots fired near Jim Shaw's Seafood
UPDATE (2/7/25): Jail records show Shamecia Kine is charged with aggravated assault,…
Walmart celebrates first responders with more than 300 game day meal baskets
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In just a few days, the Kansas City Chiefs will go head-to-head with the Philadelphia Eagles in the 59th Super Bowl,…
Experts warn of growing cyber threats at Museum of Aviation event
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With new technology, upgraded software, security threats, we all need to know how to prevent a future cyberattack. That's why the Museum Of Aviation brought…
Bibb County School District to host School Consolidation Town Hall Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Parents, faculty and staff, and other Bibb County residents will have a chance to voice their opinions about school consolidation at…
More showers possible Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A stalled out cold front will spur on a few showers chances Friday afternoon and evening. This Evening A mostly cloudy day will become a partly to mostly…
Macon to host sixth annual Global Trade and Investment Symposium
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Delegates from around the world will visit Macon Thursday for the sixth annual Global Trade and Investment Symposium. The event is a…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office expanding 'Operation Safer Together' initiative
MACON, Georgia (41NBC NEWS WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's office is expanding its "Operation Safer Together" initiative, a program designed to boost community safety. Local businesses can join the effort by registering their security cameras with law enforcement. Businesses…
Forsyth's Malik Herring set to play in Super Bowl 2025
(AP) – Former University of Georgia standout Malik Herring will take the field for the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 2025, continuing the Bulldogs’ strong tradition of sending elite talent to the NFL’s biggest stage. Herring, a defensive end…
The Historic Douglass Threatre presents several Black History Month weekend events
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –For those looking for events, during Black History Month, The Historic Douglass Theatre is presenting a number of Black History Month Celebrations. February 7, the Heritage Choral Festival kicks off February at 6 p.m. February 14, the…
Valentine's Outside Pop-Up Shop this weekend
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – BCAD presents: Valentine's Outside Pop-Up Shop is back another year. Shoppers, on Saturday, can stopped by 35 to 40 vendors and buy an early Valentine's Day gift for their special…
ACE’s Waylon Allen signs with Mars Hill University after standout season
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Waylon Allen, a senior at the Academy for Classical Education (ACE) in Macon, has officially signed with Mars Hill University in North…
Three Westside High seniors sign college football letters of intent
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – National Signing Day was a special occasion at Westside High School in Bibb County, where three senior football players made their college…
Warner Robins celebrates National Signing Day with talented football players
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It was an exciting day across Middle Georgia, and at high schools nationwide, as National Signing Day kicked off.…
Houston County NAACP demands accountability after viral Warner Robins traffic stop
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County NAACP is calling for accountability following a viral traffic stop that sparked controversy last week. The Georgia Department…
Macon restaurant adds temporary 50-cent egg surcharge due to rising costs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Popular breakfast spot Macon Bagels announced on social media that it will be adding a temporary 50-cent surcharge to eggs due…
'My husband was not born to die that way': Candlelight vigil held in memory of Sammy Jackson
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Family, friends and former players gathered Wednesday night at Harvest Church in Byron to honor…
World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday in Lizella
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Friends, family and community members gathered Wednesday morning to celebrate a remarkable milestone—World War II Veteran…