Central High School hosts annual "Decision Day" for students
MACON, Georgia (41NBC WMGT) - Central High School held its annual "Decision Day" Monday afternoon. The day recognizes graduating seniors who are headed to college or taking on a trade.
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URGENT: Check your bank accounts for suspicious, fraudulent activity
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office urges you to check your accounts for suspicious and fraudulent activity. Deputies say that they recovered multiple card skimmers at various locations in Middle Georgia, including Bibb County. Deputies received a…
Nurse helped teenage mom 24 years ago, today they work together
Celebrate National Nurses Week MACON, Georgia (41NBC WMGT) - Kathy Tillman served at Coliseum Medical Center as a nurse for years. Almost 24 years ago, she helped a teenage mom get through the birth of a premature baby. Tillman provided answers…
Macon-Bibb Industrial Authority tax roll shows economic growth
MACON, Georgia (41NBC WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb Industrial Authority (MBICA) kicked-off Macon Economic Development Week by showing the county’s economic development success. MBICA presented a $1.8 billion check to Mayor Robert Reichert showing the progress of economic development. It also…
Macon man dies from four-wheeler accident in Dodge County
Macon man dies from four-wheeler accident in Dodge County Eastman, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Dodge County coroner says a man died from a four-wheeler accident. Coroner Joe Smith says the accident happened off of Lower River Road in a remote location.…
Deputies need your help finding man who robbed Dunkin Donuts on Gray Hwy
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a robbery of the Dunkin Donuts at 1280 Gray Hwy. Deputies say that the incident happened around 9:30 a.m. Authorities say that a man entered the store and snatched…
Deputies need your help finding man who robbed gas station on Gray Hwy
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery that happened at the Murphy USA gas station on 1420 Gray Highway. The incident happened around 11 p.m. on May 5th. Deputies say that a man entered…
Medical Monday - Trauma Awareness Month
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – According to the National Trauma Institute, trauma is the number one cause of death from the ages of 1 to 46. May is Trauma Awareness Month. Dr. Dennis Ashley, the chair of surgery and trauma at…
Man and woman shot at restaurant in Milledgeville
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – A man and woman are in the hospital after Milledgeville Police say they were shot at a restaurant early Saturday morning. According to Felicia Cummings with the Milledgeville Police Department, the shooting happened around 1:15 Saturday morning…
Man dies after being hit by truck in Perry
PERRY, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – A man was killed Friday night after trying to cross a road in Perry. According to Corporal Phillip Kilgore, with the Georgia State Patrol, 64 year old Vijaykumar Bhathawala, of Byron, walked into the path of a Chevrolet…
Remains of a Korean War Veteran killed in 1950 return home to Middle Georgia after 69 years
ALAMO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- After 69 years, Corporal James Rix's remains have returned to Georgia. Corporal James Rix fought with the 7th Calvary Regiment and joined the U.S. Army in 1949 at the age of 17. He died in 1950 while…
Severe storms possible this afternoon and evening
A cold front is headed to Middle Georgia, bringing a chance for severe storms ahead of the front. Through the afternoon and overnight hours we will see the possibility of strong to severe storms. Main threats through the evening will…
Man shot at Warner Robins apartment complex
A man is out of the hospital after being shot in the leg at an apartment complex Friday night.
Strong storms possible this weekend
Tomorrow: Scattered showers and storms push in across Middle Georgia through the day on Saturday and into Sunday. Temperatures will still be in the 80's through much of the day. There is a small chance of strong to severe storms…
Man pleads guilty to robbing Macon, Forsyth banks
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man who robbed two banks in Middle Georgia and one in Columbus, plead guilty in Macon federal court Thursday.
Graffiti artists tag Macon's industrial district
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The historic industrial part of Macon is getting a splash of color, and what founder of the Triangle Arts Macon is referring to as a new life.
41Today: Top Entertainment
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - For 41's Top Entertainment, Power 107.1 stopped by 41Today to talk about Drake's big win at the Billboard Awards. We also cover Edris Elba is now off the market. We remember the life of film director, writer…
UPDATE: Teenager in custody after shooting in Fort Valley
A man is in the hospital after being shot Friday.
Accident on I-75 Southbound shuts down interstate
Two people were taken to the hospital after a single-car accident on I-75 southbound at the Eisenhower Parkway exit ramp around 5 p.m. Friday.
41Today: Women's Empowerment Expo takes place in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Lyfe Lessons is holding its first-ever Women's Empowerment Expo. It's taking place on Saturday, May 4th from 11 am until 2 pm at the Curtis Center in Warner Robins. The event includes four speakers ranging in…
Scattered storms move in for the weekend
Scattered showers will be possible as we head through the rest of the week and into the weekend. We are tracking an area of low pressure with very low chance of tropical cyclone formation. This is expected to stay just…
Warner Robins man arrested for snatching purse in Walmart
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins Police officers met with an 85-year-old female victim whose purse got snatched while shopping at the Walmart on Booth Road. On April 4th around 12:15 p.m., officers say that the victim said…
Officer-involved shooting in Wheeler County under investigation
GLENWOOD, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Wheeler County Sheriff’s Office wants the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) to investigate an officer-involved shooting that happened on May 2nd. Investigators say that the Wheeler County Sheriff's deputies and the Oconee Drug Task Force…
Vacant house fire that happened in west Macon deemed arson
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb fire investigator Steven Wesson says that the vacant house fire that happened on May 1st looks like arson. According to Wesson, the house at 4302 Ashland Drive burned two nights in a row. “They didn't…
“This is the theme we’ve been needing”: Macon community joins in prayer
“To love one another” MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - This year’s theme for Macon’s National Day of Prayer focuses on love. “To love one another” is the theme. The Macon community gathered at Rosa Parks Square to pray with one another…
National Day of Prayer brings community together in Warner Robins
“Love one another as I have loved you“ WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It was a National Day of Prayer at Warner Robins City Hall. This year's theme comes from John 13:34 which reads: “Love one another as I have…
Hilltop Elementary School honored by Georgia Department of Education
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Department of Education (GDOE) honored Hilltop Elementary School as an inaugural Military Flagship School. State Superintendent Richard Woods presented the first-time award. The award recognizes schools that provide a supportive environment for military students…
Houston County legislators discuss community issues over breakfast
2019 Legislative Eggs and Issues Breakfast WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Houston County legislators addressed important issues with community leaders at the 2019 Legislative Eggs and Issues Breakfast. The Eggs and Issues Breakfast provides an opportunity for members to network…
Two organizations to host 'Raise Your Voice' event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, and Nexus Community Development Corporation are coming together in hopes to stop gun violence and push for gun reform.
BREAKING: Firefighters battling "major" fire in Montezuma
MACON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Montezuma Fire Department is currently battling a 'major' fire at the airport and Hamilton Road areas.
Second arrest made in Perry murder case, investigation continues
A second man is in custody in connection to a shooting death Sunday.
Exterminators give simple tips to keep pests away
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Arrow Exterminators say that you can decrease pests from coming into your home. The exterminators say that the worst kind of pest is the stink bug. Stink bugs serve no purpose, only to mate and die.…
Rabbi Larry Schlesinger announces campaign launch for Macon-Bibb Mayor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Rabbi Larry Schlesinger released his campaign announcement video on social media for the Macon-Bibb mayoral race. In his video, he goes over his goals and vision for Macon-Bibb County. He wants to bring the community together and…
First Choice Primary Care moving to bigger space on Poplar Street
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An empty historic building that sits at the corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Poplar Street is getting a new tenant. First Primary Choice Care is moving from its current Walnut location to 400…
Burn Ban goes into effect in 54 Georgia Counties
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A burn ban goes into effect on May 1st and continues until October 1st according to the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD). The 54 county band includes the following counties: Bibb, Crawford Houston Jones Lamar Monroe Peach…
33 defendants indicted, accused of influencing witnesses from behind bars
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County grand jurors voted to indict 33 defendants accused of racketeering activity involving gang members and their associates. According to a news release from the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office, the defendants used cell…
Workout Wednesday - The benefits of a full body workout
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – A full body workout works all of your muscles in the amount of time you chose to workout. Allen Redmond, a personal trainer with Navicent Health’s Wellness Center, visited Daybreak to talk about the benefits of…
Commissioners hold rally to decriminalize marijuana
Two Macon-Bibb County commissioners want to decriminalize marijuana. The ordinance is to lessen the punishment for those caught with less than an ounce of marijuana.
90 year old celebrates his birthday by kicking off roofing project
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- He just turned 90 years old and he is still active at L.E. Schwartz and Son roofing and sheet metal. For his birthday celebration, he even removed the first shingle from the roof of Carlyle Place to…
Al Sihah Shrine Temple becomes "The Temple" after renovations
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - For more than a decade, one historical building in Macon has sat vacant. However, it will soon begin a second life as one of the city's newest event venues. Nearly 90 years ago, the Al Sihah…
"I feel like I'm homeless": Residents move out of Crystal Lake Apartments
Crystal Lake Apartments residents said goodbye to their homes Tuesday night.
Bibb deputies searching for man accused of shooting, injuring man at hotel
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting near Middle Georgia State University Tuesday night.
UPDATE: Dublin Fire Chief: ''Victims died by faulty wiring''
Dublin's Fire Chief, Matthew Cutler, says the deadly fire that killed three people was caused by faulty wiring.
Restaurant Report Card: Health inspection scores April 23-29
Here are this week’s restaurant health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health. Restaurant Report Card airs Tuesdays on 41NBC
Monroe Area High School student wins Congressional Art Competition
FORSYTH, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - A Monroe Area High School student took first place at the 2019 Congressional Art Competition. Congressman Jody Hice announced the winner this weekend at the Monroe Art Guild. High school junior Hayoung Lee beat out more than…
Schools, organizations donate teddy bears to pediatric patients
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Children now have the option to receive teddy bears when they visit the ER at Coliseum Medical Center. That is all thanks to Monroe County School students who collected and donated over 100 teddy bears. Monroe County…
Mobile Food Pantry helps provide more ways to help
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- There’s a new way to get food in Warner Robins and you don't even have to drive. The Middle Georgia Food Bank and Warner Robins Transit sponsored a Mobile Food Pantry at the Warner Robins campus…
Foundation helps Iraqi Christians who want to return home
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Two men from the United Kingdom are visiting Macon for a few days to tell the story about Christians in Iraq who had to flee their homes years ago. ISIS forced Iraqi Christians out of the country…
Bibb County Sheriff's investigators need help finding robbery suspect
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators need the public's help finding a man for questioning about the armed robbery of the Family Dollar at the 160 block of Emery Highway on March 9. Investigators say they are looking…
Update: Authorities arrest Perry murder suspect, victim identified
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Authorities arrested a man in connection to a homicide that happened on Sunday evening in Perry. Perry Detectives along with Bibb County Violent Crime Unit and the FBI arrested 25-year-old Quavion Shaquil Rountree of Perry, Georgia.…