Tubman Museum opens Kazoo Exhibit on National Kazoo Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Kazoo returns home to Macon for National Kazoo Day as the Tubman Museum celebrated with the opening of the Kazoo Exhibit on…
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South Macon celebrates new First Choice Primary Care facility
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — South Macon residents now have a permanent medical facility for primary care. On Tuesday, local officials and community members gathered for a ribbon…
Temperatures keep warming Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will climb above average across Middle Georgia Wednesday afternoon. This Evening A mostly sunny afternoon will give way to a mostly clear night. Highs were near or…
UPDATE: Bibb deputies renew call for help in September 2024 fatal hit-and-run
UPDATE (1/28/25): The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is renewing its…
Celebration of life for Stephen Fossett
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The family and the legal team representing Stephen Fossett held a special event on what would have been Stephen's…
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrests three in vehicle break-in investigation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrested three suspects Monday morning in connection with a string of vehicle break-ins at Falls at Spring…
Piedmont Macon helping patients with heart health by offering heart screening
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dr. Louise Orth from Piedmont Macon stopped by the 41NBC Studios to discuss a free upcoming heart screening event. Dr. Orth said, the heart screening will look at: Fasting Lipid…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores January 20-24
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…
Bibb Schools Police Chief writes children’s book to inspire kindness and empowerment
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County School District Police Chief Curtis Adams wrote the newest book in the library at Vineville Academy of the…
Sunshine returns Tuesday as temperatures keep climbing
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will be more seasonal Tuesday afternoon as sunny skies return to the Peach State. This Evening What has been a cloudy and wet day…
$18.5 million Gear Up grant to help students in Bibb County prepare for college
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Current sixth and seventh grade students in Bibb County will be more prepared for college and future careers…
Lizella man pleads guilty to manufacturing 3D-printed machine guns and silencers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 20-year-old Lizella man admitted in federal court to illegally manufacturing machine guns and silencers using 3D printing technology in his bedroom and could be sentenced up to ten years in prison, according to a news…
UPDATE: Macon aggravated assault suspect taken into custody
UPDATE (1/29/25): Bibb County deputies say Jacobey Burley has been taken into custody. ORIGINAL STORY (1/27/25): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is…
Crimestoppers asks for help finding fugitives from Middle Georgia
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…
Major drug bust in Telfair County uncovers meth, fentanyl, and firearms
MCRAE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Oconee Drug Task Force, with support from deputies in Telfair and Dodge counties, executed a search warrant near the Workmore area…
Alpharetta man arrested in Monroe County after multiple vehicle break-ins
HIGH FALLS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An Alpharetta man is being held without bond at the Monroe County Jail after being charged with breaking into multiple vehicles…
Sparta issues boil water advisory amid pipe bursts and water supply struggles
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Residents in Sparta are under a boil water advisory as the city works to repair its water system following extensive…
UPDATE: Both suspects in Cochran armed robbery now in custody
UPDATE: Both suspects have been taken into custody, according to an update Friday night from Bleckley County Sheriff Daniel Cape. "Once again, this was an outstanding…
Chief Reco Stephens retires after 25 years with Macon-Bibb County Fire Department
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After a 25-year career at the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department, including almost three as Assistant Fire Chief, Reco Stephens has…
FEMA urges disaster survivors to apply for assistance before February 7 deadline
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Due to seasonal winter storms, hurricanes, and fires, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is encouraging people to sign up for assistance before the February…
Atrium Health Amphitheater contributes $20 million into community
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Centreplex venues have set record-breaking numbers, and contributed a significant economic impact to the community. General Manager at the Oak View Group, David Aiello,…
Warming continues this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will reach the 50s across the region both days this weekend. This Evening A mostly sunny day will give way to clear skies overnight as temperatures again…
Teen sentenced to 25 years for voluntary manslaughter in R&R Quik Stop shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 17-year-old has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter and possession of…
Tax season begins January 27: BBB offers tips for finding a trustworthy tax preparer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The IRS will begin accepting 2024 tax returns on Monday, January 27, and the filing deadline is set…
Bibb deputies seek public's help in locating stolen car and motorcycle
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County deputies are asking for help in locating two stolen vehicles—a black 2018 Ford Fusion and a 2021 KTM 450…
Bibb deputies seek public's help in identifying robbery suspect at Macon Dillard's
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County deputies are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a suspect who stole nearly $3,000 in merchandise from Dillard’s at the Shoppes at River Crossing on Tuesday, January 14. According to a bulletin from…
Don Avery, Fairview Park Hospital CEO, passes away unexpectedly at 17-year mark of leadership
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin is mourning the sudden and unexpected loss of its CEO, Don Avery, who passed away earlier this week. Avery had served as the hospital's CEO for 17 years, leaving a legacy…
Man arrested for stealing gasoline in Monroe County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested for theft by taking on Rumble Road on Monday, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. According to a news…
Warner Robins church offers hot meals, shelter during winter storm
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – No Limit Baptist Church in Warner Robins served at least 30 people per day and night during this week's winter storm. According to Pastor Vince Harrington, they provided each person a hot meal in the…
Country star Parker McCollum performing at Atrium Health Amphitheater on June 28
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Country music superstar Parker McCollum has announced he will be bringing his What Kinda Man Tour 2025 to the Atrium…
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrests suspect in Gledhill Street aggravated assault
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators arrested a 45-year-old Macon man in connection with a January 16 aggravated assault on Gledhill Street…
'It is a little bit of a detriment': Local businesses look to rebound after winter storm closures
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — While many people were excited about Tuesday's winter storm bringing the region levels of snowfall…
16th annual Boutique Warehouse Sale happening Saturday at Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 16th annual Boutique Warehouse Sale is set for Saturday, January 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p-m at the Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia…
Another frigid night expected; warming continues Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will climb into the upper 40s Friday afternoon as snow continues to melt. This Evening High cirrus clouds have been present across Middle Georgia…
LIST: School closings across Middle Georgia Friday due to winter weather
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Due to ongoing inclement conditions across Middle Georgia, with temperatures expected to fall below freezing again overnight following Tuesday's rare winter weather event, 41NBC is compiling a list of schools that will be closed. Send updates…
Man charged with aggravated assault after baseball bat used during domestic dispute in Perry
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was charged with aggravated assault after a domestic dispute on Wednesday in Perry, according to a…
GDOT encourages people to stay off roads, offers tips for those who have to drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) says people need to stay off the roads due to unsafe…
UPDATE: Macon-Bibb Transit Authority opens Thursday after winter storm
UPDATE (1/22) - According to the Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority, buses routes will resume operations on Thursday, January 24 at 10:00 a.m. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -…
Moonhanger Group withdraws request to sell alcohol at H&H in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Moonhanger Group has pulled H&H Restaurant's application for a conditional use permit to sell beer and wine, according to a…
UPDATE: Macon-Bibb government offices to reopen Thursday, trash pickup delayed
UPDATE (1/22): Government offices along with the court system will reopen at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, according to Macon-Bibb County. It includes Amerson River Park, outdoor…
Warner Robins non-essential offices to reopen Thursday
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With the snow and ice beginning to melt away in parts of Middle Georgia, the City of Warner Robins announces all non-essential offices will reopen on Thursday at noon. "While we are making progress in…
Plunging overnight temperatures will lead to re-freezing roads
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Areas of Middle Georgia where snow melted on the roads but didn't dry will re-freeze into black ice overnight. This Evening and Overnight It has been a sunny day across Middle Georgia with temperatures largely climbing…
Girl Scout cookie season underway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Girl Scout cookie season is officially underway and local Girl Scouts are already selling in Middle Georgia. Local Girl Scouts and sisters, Abigale and Cayleigh, have been…
GDOT urges patience as crews work to make roads passable
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is asking for patience as crews work "around the clock" to clear icy roads and restore safe travel conditions following Tuesday’s rare winter storm. According to a GDOT news release, hazardous…
Snowstorm causes widespread icy roads, road closures across Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Roads across Middle Georgia remain treacherous Wednesday morning after a snowstorm blanketed the region yesterday, leaving icy conditions and closures on major highways. Officials are urging drivers to stay off the roads as temperatures remain well…
Temporary Bibb and Peach County Road Closures due to Weather Conditions
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Due to historic snow fall on Bibb and Peach County streets, some roads have been shut down. The Bibb County Sheriff Office is advising all drivers to avoid I-75 NB/SB along with I-475 due to current road…
Macon-Bibb EMA offers winter weather tips
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgians are navigating icy conditions and below-freezing temperatures in the aftermath of a winter storm that brought snow to the region. "The cold is going…
Cherry Blossom Festival Royal Court applications open
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Preparation is underway for the 43rd Annual Cherry Blossom Festival and Royal Court applications are open for the community. Director of Marketing and Fulfillment for the…
Macon shelters increasing capacity during winter storm
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – While officials across Middle Georgia have urged everyone to stay inside during the winer storm, not everyone has that luxury. That's why shelters across Macon…
Snow to continue tonight; staying cold Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Snowfall will continue for Middle Georgia this evening and tonight. This Evening Snow is ongoing across Middle Georgia as we roll into the late afternoon and evening. This will continue through the evening and into tonight,…