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Hodac closes its doors permanently
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After 45 years, Hodac is saying goodbye to Middle Geogria. The drug abuse prevention center says the decision to close was incredibly difficult, but the center was losing too much funding. According to a news…
Perry hosts world's largest youth barrel race
The world's largest youth barrel race happening this week in Middle Georgia. Hundreds of children and teens from all over the world are competing in the National Barrel Horse Association Youth World Championship at the Georgia national fairgrounds in Perry.
Boil Water Advisory impacting businesses
A local restaurant is losing money due to a boil water advisory.
Sheriff Deese wins statewide award, reflects on tragic year
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Almost a year after two Peach County deputies were shot and killed, Peach County Sheriff Terry Deese is being recognized as Georgia's Sheriff of the Year. "To be honest, I struggled with it," Sheriff Deese…
Coach's Corner: Brian Nelson of the Mary Persons Bulldogs
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Macon RBI baseball team plays at SunTrust Park
A Macon Little League team gets an experience of a lifetime.
Man carjacked, forced in his trunk and shot in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man was carjacked, put in a trunk and shot in west Macon early Thursday morning. The incident happened around 2:30 a.m. Bibb County deputies say 28 year old Adrian Robinson was visiting a relative at…
Wesleyan College official talks about their Executive MBA program
Wesleyan College official talks about their Executive MBA program
Bass Pro celebrates Forbes listing with 19 tons of fudge
Whoever said hot fudge was reserved for Sundays was wrong. Bass Pro Shops celebrated a hot fudge Wednesday giving away free fudge to all of its customers nation wide.
Rolling Thunder Georgia raises flags at medical center for POW awareness
Two kinds of Thunderstorms rolled through Middle Georgia on Wednesday but only one of those two left flags waving in Houston County.
The B.S. Report: College football is right around the corner
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Bulldogs start practice on Monday. They are coming off an 8-5 record from a year ago, and obviously, the Bulldogs have a lot of work to do. The goal for Georgia this year is…
Downtown Macon street getting permanent bike lanes
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Almost a year after a pop-up bike lane experiment in Macon, Walnut Street will get three miles of permanent bike lanes. "I'm really excited that any piece of the temporary infrastructure will be permanent," Josh Rogers,…
Bibb County has 26 armed robberies in the past two months
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Several businesses have been robbed at gunpoint in the last few months in Bibb County. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says it's unusual to see so many happen so close together. Since June 1st, there have…
Dairy Queen takes blizzards to patients at children's hospital
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Dairy Queen took blizzards to patients at Children's Hospital, Navicent Health Wednesday. "It just puts a huge smile on their face and makes their day a little bit brighter so it's a delicious day and a…
Facebook could read your face
Facebook patented technology that would allow it to gauge users' reactions to posts on their newsfeeds.
Two people shot at Solo Gas Station in Macon
Two men were shot outside of a Solo Gas Station Wednesday afternoon.
Coach's Corner: Dexter Copeland of the Macon County Bulldogs
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Fire Chief gets National Award
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Chief Marvin Riggins received the IAFC Fire Chief of the Year award. The International Association of Fire Chiefs and Pierce Manufacturing Incorporated chose Riggins for his leadership, innovation, professional development, integrity, and contribution to the fire…
Homeless man arrested for burglary, attempts to steal copper
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A homeless man was arrested Tuesday for breaking in a vacant home and trying to steal copper. 50 year old Frank Tripp was caught in the process of attempting to take copper wiring and other items…
Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones talks about his passion project on 41-Today
Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones talks about his passion project on 41-Today
Bibb County teachers train for emergency situations
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Teachers and administrators in Georgia public schools are getting some training from health professionals on how to deal with emergency situations. It's part of the national 'Stop the Bleed' campaign. The program provides bystanders of emergency…
Boil Water Advisory for Monroe County
Monroe County's Emergency Management Agency has issued a 24 hour boil water advisory due to electrical issues with the pump that fills Smarr water tank.
Burglary Suspect Caught inside empty house in North Bibb
Bibb County Sheriff Deputies arrested a man they say was trying to burglarize an empty home on Zebulon Road on Tuesday. In the attic is where deputies found 50 year-old Frank Tripp trying to steal copper wiring and other items.
Jay's Hope Foundation takes over Pin Strikes, hosts Back to School Bash
The Jay's Hope childhood cancer Foundation took over Pin Strikes for the night. But the annual Back to School Bash isn't just another night out for kids. It was a chance to forget about the future and get a taste of the 'kid' experience they've been craving.
Man wanted for breaking into car, using stolen credit card
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man accused of breaking into a car and stealing a credit card. On July 6, the thief used the card at a local gas station. He was…
Commissioner tries to help bring more people to Bowden Golf Course
A solution to help bring people to Bowden Golf Course didn't go the way one commissioner hoped so Tuesday morning at a committee meeting. Macon-Bibb commissioner Mallory Jones presented a resolution that would allow Middle Georgia golfer, James Hickman to help out on the course.
Hyatt Place to be part of Central City Commons in Macon
A section of Downtown Macon is getting a new look in the next two years. Construction is about to begin in the next 60 days for Central City Commons near Poplar Street and D.T. Walton Sr. Way.
New Year's Eve ball drop is coming back
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Cherry Blossom Festival New Year's Eve ball drop is making a comeback! Macon-Bibb County Commissioners approved $10,000 funding for the celebration on Tuesday. Don Bailey, Chair of the Festival, said this is a great way…
Taxes Will Not increase for property owners
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Taxes will not increase in Houston County due to commissioners voting Tuesday to decrease the millage rate. The rate was previously 9.95 mills and now will be 9.935 mills. Tommy Stalnaker, Chairman of Board, said…
Coach's Corner: Joel Ingram of the Washington County Golden Hawks
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Bibb County School District welcomes 250 new teaches this school year
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The entire Bibb County School District received words of encouragement and a plan to keep the district moving forward. About 3,000 employees of the Bibb County School District gathered at the Macon Coliseum to celebrate the…
Singer-Songwriter Lauren Tuttle shines during live performance on 41-NBC ahead of Bragg Jam
Singer-Songwriter Lauren Tuttle shines during live performance on 41-NBC ahead of Bragg Jam
Navicent Health Commits to healthy food
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Navicent Health signed the international Health Food in Healthcare Pledge. Navicent along with Morrison Healthcare is committing to working with local farmers, increase offerings of fruit and vegetables, minimize or beneficially reuse food waste, encourage vendors…
Jones County Commission working to trim budget
Jones County's budget is a little botched up but they're working through it. Commissioners spent the day looking into the county's expenses line by line to make way for payroll increases to their employees.
"It's time my district gets a park," local commissioner says
LIZELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new park for residents and the animal shelter to share is at the top of one commissioner's agenda. Joe Allen, District 6, wants to build a dog park in Lizella to give residents and dogs…
Hancock County Schools to keep accreditation after AdvancED review
Hancock county schools is now 'overall improving' after nearly 3 year 'under review' by AdvancEd.
Coach's Corner: Mark Daniel of the Rutland Hurricanes
The Hurricanes finished last year with a 2-8 record.
Macon-Bibb looking for next county manager
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb needs a county manager and you can now apply if you have what it takes to oversee the county. A few weeks ago, commissioners were given the opportunity to pick the characteristics they would like…
Fiber internet company bringing service to Dublin neighborhood
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Dublin man says he's been waiting years for a high-speed internet service. Now, it looks like he an many of his small town neighbors are getting their wish. Southern Fibernet is beginning to move the…
Doctors want fast food restaurant out of hospitals
A group of doctors want to get rid of fast food at hospitals around the country and they're starting in Macon. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a non-profit organization made up of 12,000 doctors, is campaigning to have McDonald's removed from the Medical Center, Navicent Health.
Free coffee shop opens in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A local church has opened a free coffee shop to the public. It's located right in the pleasant hill community. Strong Tower Fellowship opened up their doors and welcomes everyone to stop by during the mornings…
What's Right With Our Schools: Dublin students earn high school credits during the summer
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I-16E re-opened near Dublin after tractor trailer hits bridge
UPDATE: Both lanes of I-16E near Dublin are open again after they were shut down Monday morning. A tractor trailer carrying a large piece of equipment collided with the Highway 441 overpass. Both lanes were shut down at Exit 51…
Flash Foods robbed in Macon, suspect on the run
Bibb deputies are looking for the man who robbed Flash Foods store Sunday morning.
Bibb deputies search for man who shot his father in law
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man who shot his girlfriend's stepfather on Saturday afternoon. Bibb deputies responded to a call of a person shot on McKenzie Drive in Macon around 4:00 p.m.…
GDC says inmates used a toothbrush to escape from bus in Putnam Co.
The Georgia Department of Corrections is doing a little correcting of its own after a thorough investigation of the Putnam County inmate escape. Now we know exactly how those two inmates got out.
Bibb County School District adds exterior cameras to school buses
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County School District is preparing for a safe school year, especially with transportation. School officials added cameras to the outside of school buses. "We have on record, documented well over 100 violations per day,"…
Georgia Doom Football Team has tryouts Saturday
Georgia Doom tryouts will be Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. The fee is $60.00 and 40 spots are open.
Coach's Corner: J.T. Wall of the John Milledge Trojans
The Trojans won a state championship in 2016.