Former Bibb County deputy arrested for violating oath of office, contraband allegations
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday the arrest of a former deputy accused of bringing contraband into the Bibb…
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Bahamian fugitive, Bibb County Jail escapee sentenced on federal gun charges
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Bahamian fugitive and a Bibb County Jail escapee were sentenced this week in separate federal gun cases, according to the…
Coroner: Pedestrian dies after being hit by mail truck in Macon
UPDATE (1/20/25): Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones is asking for help finding the family of the man killed Friday morning. It's not standard practice to release…
Macon Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority to host 2025 Georgia State Cluster in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is set to host the 2025 Georgia…
Monroe County EMS preps for dangerous road conditions
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Many in Middle Georgia woke up to off and on sleet, snow flurries and wet road conditions, Captain and Public Information Officer for Monroe County EMS Christina Bramlett said as a precaution, they've staffed additional…
UPDATE: Missing man Quinton Palmer found safe
UPDATE (1/10/25): Bibb County deputies say Quinton Palmer "has been found, safe and in good health." ORIGINAL STORY (1/6/25): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb…
UPDATE: Houston County Water Department boil advisory lifted
UPDATE (1/10/25): The Boil Water Advisory issued on January 7, 2025 is now lifted, according to the Houston County Water Department, which says it has tested…
The Hope Center and Compass Pharmacy celebrate opening of new location
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Hope Center in Macon celebrated their new 3920 Arkwright Road location on Thursday with a ribbon cutting. The Ryan White-funded HIV/AIDS clinic helps Middle Georgians battling the disease by offering medical services, assisting patients with…
LIST: School closings across Middle Georgia for Friday, January 10
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Due to the potential winter weather moving across Middle Georgia later this week, 41NBC has compiled a list of schools that will be closed on Friday, January 10th, 2025. Academy for Classical Education (ACE) The Academy for…
NewTown Macon announces winners of Downtown Diversity Initiative
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – NewTown Macon and the Macon-Middle Georgia Black Pages announced the winners of the Downtown Diversity Initiative during a news conference on Thursday. The event…
Houston County military veteran pleads guilty to computer pornography
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A Houston County military veteran has pleaded guilty to computer pornography and sentenced to 10 years in prison, according to Houston County District…
Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency prepares for winter storm
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency leaders say they have been preparing for the severe winter storm with other community partners for the past…
Winter weather expected tomorrow morning
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - All modes of winter precipitation are possible to begin the day Friday for parts of Middle Georgia. This Evening and Overnight Clear skies from the afternoon will…
Inmate dead at Washington State Prison on Tuesday, investigation underway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- An inmate at the Washington State Prison died on Tuesday, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. Dontavious Carter was found dead on January 7. According to the Georgia Department of Corrections, the body was turned over…
Middle Georgia Regional Library receives $10,000 grant
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia Regional Library received a $10,000 grant to expand its digital library. The grant was part of a $50,000 total grant awarded alongside the…
Governor Brian Kemp declares statewide State of Emergency ahead of winter weather
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has declared a statewide State of Emergency, effective immediately, ahead of the winter storm. The State of Emergency will remain in place until Tuesday, January 14. The winter storm is expected to impact…
MTA announces bus service changes ahead of winter weather
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority (MTA) is modifying bus routes due to the uncertainty of the Middle Georgia weather overnight. MTA will begin bus services Friday morning at 10 a.m. and continue to monitor the roads…
Former President Jimmy Carter's Washington funeral underway, before burial Plains
Jimmy Carter, who considered himself an outsider even as he sat in the Oval Office as the 39th U.S. president, will be honored Thursday with the pageantry of a funeral at Washington National Cathedral before a second service and burial in…
Hancock County students prepare for Asynchronous Learning Day
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Due to the potential winter weather moving across Middle Georgia later this week, Hancock County students will have an Asynchronous Learning Day on Friday. According to the school district, students will receive assignments on Thursday to…
Warner Robins Mayor looking ahead to 2025, announces re-election
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Warner Robins continues to grow under the leadership of Mayor LaRhonda Patrick. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with Mayor…
Tips from Bibb County Sheriff’s Office to safeguard your Kia or Hyundai
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is sharing tips on how to make vehicles harder to target after an increase in Kia and Hyundai thefts. According to a press release, Kia and Hyundai vehicles manufactured between 2011…
Frigid conditions continue; winter precipitation possible Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will reach their valley for the week overnight tonight across Middle Georgia. This Evening A chilly and sunny afternoon will turn into a frigid…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office search for suspects in Clisby Place package theft
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for assistance in identifying the suspects who stole a package on Tuesday, according to a press release. The theft occurred around 11 a.m. on January 7 at…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office seeks public help to identify suspect in package theft on Craft Street
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for assistance in identifying a suspect who stole a package on Monday, according to a press release. The theft occurred around 2:43 p.m. on January 6 at a…
Macon Drinks shares mocktail recipes for 'Dry January'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As people set their resolutions for the new…
Local doctor shares resources for bariatric surgery, healthy lifestyle changes for 2025
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Atrium Health Navicent is offering weight management for people with a high body mass index (BMI). Dr. Robert Parel says bariatric…
Macon man sentenced to prison on Tuesday after distributing fentanyl in 2022
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon resident who distributed fentanyl and other narcotics into Middle Georgia was sentenced to prison on Tuesday, according to…
Atrium Health Navicent implementing temporary visitor restrictions due to increased respiratory viruses in community
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent is limiting visitors to help protect patients as respiratory illnesses rise in the community. The…
Macon-Bibb Commission approves charter change proposal to equalize term limits
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Commission voted 6-3 on Tuesday to send a proposal to the local legislative delegation, seeking a change to the…
Middle Georgia plumbing company shares tips to avoid frozen pipes
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The arctic blast in Middle Georgia could mean major problems to your plumbing. That's why Ricky Heath Plumbing, Heating, & Cooling is…
Perry Fire Department Prevention Chief shares space heater safety tips after recent fire
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It’s been colder than normal the last few days, and it’s getting even colder, so you may be inclined…
Phase One of the Lofts at D.T. Walton Project has begun
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Urban Development Authority and other development partners held a groundbreaking ceremony in the parking lot behind City Hall Tuesday to…
UPDATE: Skeletal remains identified as missing Dodge County man John Snellgrove
UPDATE (1/7/25): EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Eastman Police Department says skeletal remains found on Hawkinsville Highway belong to John Snellgrove, a man who had been missing since May 29,…
Frigid temperatures could lead to plumbing problems
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will drop into the lower 20s the next few nights around Middle Georgia. This Evening A clear and cool afternoon will lead to a…
Perry house catches fire Tuesday morning, space heater suspected as cause
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A home caught fire Tuesday morning in Perry, according to Perry Fire Department Assistant Chief Kirk Crumpton. Crumpton says the fire…
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 media…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores December 30-January 3
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.…
Barney Hester returning to Tattnall as head football coach
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Barney Hester is returning to Tattnall Square…
GSP: Passenger dies in Wilkinson County pursuit crash, driver seriously injured
WILKINSON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A vehicle pursuit started by Wilkinson County deputies on Georgia Highway 57 led to a crash on Saturday, resulting in…
Centerville City Councilman Justin Wright announces run for mayor
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Justin Wright, Centerville Post 2 City Councilman, officially announced his mayoral candidacy on Monday. In December, Centerville Mayor John Harley announced he would…
Warming shelter available to those in need at Salvation Army of Greater Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Salvation Army of Greater Macon, located at 1955 Broadway, has had its warming shelter open for several…
Bike Walk Macon bringing more programs in 2025 thanks to $60,000 in grant funding
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bike Walk Macon has secured a $60,000 grant from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety for the fourth…
Warner Robins warming shelter opens for homeless residents as temperatures plunge
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With temperatures dropping, the Warner Robins warming shelter is encouraging all locals who need warm shelter to come and receive service. The shelter at No Limit…
1 dead after head-on crash on Pio Nono Avenue early Sunday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One person is dead and another is in stable condition at the hospital after a head-on crash on Pio Nono Avenue…
Traffic delays expected across Middle Georgia Saturday as President Jimmy Carter’s funeral services begin
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Traffic delays are expected across Middle Georgia on Saturday as the state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter begins. Drivers should anticipate road closures and plan alternate routes throughout the day. The motorcade carrying Carter’s remains…
First weekend of 2025 to be cold
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will remain below average into the first weekend of 2025 for Middle Georgia. This Evening First Friday around Middle Georgia has been sunny and…
UPDATE: Coroner identifies body found in Flint River as man previously reported missing
UPDATE (1/3/25): Macon County Coroner Eddie Hosley says the man found…
Tim Lowrimore, Lester Miller and William Underwood make Georgia Trend’s 100 Most Influential Georgians list
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Three Macon leaders have been named among Georgia Trend's "100 Most Influential Georgians" for 2025. Mercer University…
Southern Pickleball Championship underway in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Over 1,200 players from across 21 states are battling it out at the Southern Pickleball Championship at Rhythm &…
Depaul USA Daybreak encouraging homeless to travel to available shelters, preparing for freezing temperatures
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Depaul USA Daybreak is encouraging homeless men and women to go to available shelters as they prepare for the upcoming…