Black Friday shopper chooses brick and mortar stores over online shopping
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Some Black Friday Shoppers like Anquonette Davis couldn't wait to get a look at the Black Friday Deals happening at stores…
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NewTown Macon announces memorial service for late President, CEO Josh Rogers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A memorial service for the late President and CEO of NewTown Macon, Josh Rogers, will be held on December 2. NewTown Macon confirming that Josh Rogers died from cardiac arrest while on a routine run on…
Atrium Health Navicent shares how eating right during the holidays can boost your mood
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent shares how eating healthy during the holiday season can boost your mood. Doctor Timothy Griffin…
Macon Pops Christmas Spectacular to take place in Downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Macon Pops Christmas Spectacular is taking place in Downtown Macon. The event is November 29 at 6 p.m. Macon Pops Co-Founder, President and…
'Bury the Hatchet' in Milledgeville to combat gang violence, create positive change
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Local leaders in Milledgeville are hosting 'Bury the hatchet', an event aimed at combating gang violence. The event is November…
Salvation Army of Greater Macon serves Thanksgiving meals to those in need
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Salvation Army of Greater Macon helps displaced and unhoused people year-round, but some say it means just a…
Macon Downtown Businesses offering shoppers deep discounts on Small Business Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Scott Mitchell, owner and operator of The Bohemian Den and Sweet Eleanor's Divine Desserts in Macon said Small Business Saturday really…
Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia serve thousands on Thanksgiving Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Volunteers and residents of the Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia gathered Thursday morning to cook, prepare and delivery enough turkey and fixings to…
Middle Georgia law enforcement urges caution amid Thanksgiving travel
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – AAA projects that more than 71 million Americans will travel by car for Thanksgiving. Law enforcement officers across Middle Georgia are urging increased…
Macon-Bibb County Fire Department offers turkey frying safety tips
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department is reminding the community about the dangers associated with turkey frying on Thanksgiving. Fire and Life Safety Educator at…
Greater Turner Tabernacle AME Church to host Thanksgiving Feeding, volunteers needed
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Greater Turner Tabernacle AME Church is hosting the Thanksgiving Feeding for the community. The Thanksgiving Feeding will be November 28 from 10 a.m.…
Fatal traffic accident under investigation on Jeffersonville Road
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal accident that occurred Wednesday morning on Jeffersonville Road near Finneydale Drive. According to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the crash happened around 10:25 a.m.…
Atrium Navicent encourages people to find primary care provider, prioritize health
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent is encouraging people to find a primary care provider and prioritize health. Chief Clinical Officer at Atrium…
City of Perry prepares for Small Business Saturday, Tree Lighting Ceremony
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Perry is preparing for Small Business Saturday and hoping to boost the local economy. Small Business Saturday will take place on November 30 from…
Two arrested for stealing vehicle in Macon, investigation underway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people were arrested on Monday for stealing a vehicle, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. According to a press release, the…
Forsyth man arrested on drug distribution charges after apartment raid
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a Forsyth man on multiple drug charges after executing a search warrant at his apartment in…
Man sentenced to life for beating death of nine-month-old baby outside Buc-ee's
PEACH COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Peach County jury has convicted 43-year-old Christopher Scott Palmer on multiple charges, including malice murder, for the beating…
Warner Robins partners with local church to provide warming shelter for homeless
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Warner Robins and No Limit Baptist Church are teaming up again to provide shelter for the…
Warner Robins prepping for holiday season
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins is prepping for the holidays. On Tuesday, workers were busy all around the city, including at Perkins Field, putting up Christmas decorations such…
NewTown Macon honors late President, CEO through education fund
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – NewTown Macon announced the establishment of an education fund for the children of the late President and CEO, Josh Rogers. 42-year-old Rogers died…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores November 18-22
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…
41NBC Thanksgiving Blood Drive set for this week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 41NBC Thanksgiving Blood Drive will take place November 26 through…
Newly released report details Houston County deputy's DUI arrest near Skyview Elementary
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Details have emerged about the arrest of a Houston County Sheriff's Office deputy for suspected DUI near Skyview Elementary School on November 19. 41NBC first requested the incident report on the day of the arrest. However,…
Macon Regional Crimestoppers seek public’s assistance to capture suspects
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…
FEMA continues to help Georgia residents after Hurricane Helene, offering assistance for those in need
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It has been nearly two months since Hurricane Helene impacted Middle Georgia, leaving behind significant devastation. As the community…
Sandersville man arrested, accused of stealing Public Works vehicle and leading police on high-speed chase
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A 41-year-old man from Tennille was arrested early this morning after stealing a City of Sandersville Public Works vehicle and leading authorities on a high-speed chase through multiple counties. At approximately 9 a.m., Washington County 911…
Macon Volunteer Clinic receives $500,000 grant for renovations to new downtown clinic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Peyton Anderson Foundation gave Macon Volunteer Clinic a $500,000 grant for renovations to their new downtown clinic location. Macon…
Man shot in Warner Robins on Saturday, investigation underway
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was shot in Warner Robins on Saturday, according to a press release from the Warner Robins Police Department. The Warner…
NewTown Macon President, CEO dead at 42
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The President and CEO of NewTown Macon died on Sunday from a cardiac emergency, according to Coroner Leon Jones. 42-year-old Josh Rogers collapsed while jogging…
Annual turkey giveaway set for this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 10th annual turkey giveaway is set for this weekend. The event is November 23 in the parking lot of Overtyme Bar & Grille, located…
UPDATE: Bibb deputies make arrest in connection with Dollar General armed robbery
UPDATE (11/22/24 - 4:31 p.m.): Deputies say 26-year-old Diamond Robinson of Macon was taken into custody Friday in connection with Thursday's armed robbery. According…
Two Macon men convicted, sentenced in 2019 Warner Robins murder during armed robbery
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Macon men were convicted and sentenced Thursday in Houston County Superior Court for their roles in the…
Elaine Lucas sworn in as Macon Water Authority board member
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After reaching the term limit on the Macon-Bibb County Commission, Elaine Lucas is continuing her decades of service to the area. On Thursday, Lucas was sworn in as the District 1 Rep. for the Macon Water…
Daybreak hosts 18th annual Skydog celebration benefit for center
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Daybreak inviting everyone out to participate in SKYDOG 78, the 18th annual celebration of the birthday, life and music of Duane Allman this…
Bibb County School Board approves three-year contract extension for Superintendent Dr. Dan Sims
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Board of Education approved a three-year contract renewal for Superintendent Dr. Dan A. Sims on Thursday.…
Sunshine to stick around through the weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Chilly conditions but sunny skies will accompany Middle Georgia to finish the week. This Evening It's been a windy day across Middle Georgia and that…
Chick-fil-A hosts yearly canned food drive with partnering food pantries
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – All Chick-fil-A restaurants across Middle Georgia are giving back to the needy this holiday season with some help from you. On Thursday,…
Georgia students facing literacy crisis, parents encouraged to help
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 2024 Georgia Milestones Assessment System cites that 62% of third graders in Georgia cannot read proficiently. Georgia's Literacy Coach appointed by the…
KIHOMAC breaks ground on aerospace manufacturing facility in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – KIHOMAC officially broke ground Thursday on a new aerospace manufacturing facility in Warner Robins, a move expected to bring 75 new…
Irving Tissue in Macon announces $600 million expansion, creating 100 new jobs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Irving Tissue will invest nearly $600 million in its Macon facility, adding at least 100 new jobs as part of…
Man arrested in Macon for commercial burglary at Ace Hardware on Riverside Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested on Thursday in connection with a commercial burglary, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. A call came into the Macon Bibb Emergency-911 Center on at 12:44 a.m. Thursday morning. Deputies responded…
Red Cross says families are experiencing more frequent, intense disasters every year
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – 2024 has been an above-average year for billion-dollar disasters, according to the American Red Cross. Vice President of American Red…
UPDATE: Former Macon teacher sentenced after pleading guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material
UPDATE (11/20/24): 28-year-old Christian…
Wesleyan College announces plan for new K-12 charter school in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Wesleyan College plans to open a K-12 charter school, the Wesleyan Academy, on its campus in Fall 2026. The goal is…
New Planet Fitness location opens in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Planet Fitness opened a brand new Planet Fitness facility in Macon on Monday. The new facility is located at 3172 Eisenhower Parkway West, across town…
Macon-Bibb Commission approves $2.475M demolition of former Hilton and Ramada Hotel
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Commission unanimously approved a $2.475 million contract on Tuesday to demolish the long-vacant former Hilton and Ramada Hotel at 108 First Street. The implosion is planned for 11:59 p.m. on New Year’s Eve,…
GBI: 13 arrested in Macon sex trafficking operation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) arrested 13 people during "Operation Macon Plays," a multi-agency undercover investigation targeting sex traffickers and commercial sex buyers in Macon and Bibb County. The GBI’s Human Exploitation and Trafficking (HEAT)…
Piedmont nutritionist shares tips for eating healthy during the holidays, managing diabetes
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The holiday season is almost upon us and a local nutritionist is encouraging people to make healthy decisions. Clinical Registered…
Sunnier conditions return Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia will see things clear up on Wednesday following Tuesday's wet weather. This Evening Rain is ongoing across Middle Georgia and will likely last through the evening and into the early parts of tonight. The…
Johnson County teacher, coach charged with improper sexual conduct with student
JOHNSON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Johnson County teacher and coach was arrested on Saturday for improper sexual conduct with a student, according to the…