Armed man rescued from burning home in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An armed man was rescued Monday morning after barricading himself inside a burning home in west Macon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office,…
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Multi-state theft ring targeting Walmart caught in Houston County, investigation underway
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three people were arrested on December 17 for a multi-state theft ring targeting Walmart store across the Southeast, according to the Perry Police Department. 41-year-old Christopher Simpson, 26-year-old Peyton Foster, and 31-year-old Jonathan Eubanks were arrested…
Last-minute Christmas shopping up significantly from last year
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you’re still browsing department stores, looking to check off the final items from your Christmas list, you’re not alone. According…
Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia to serve meals on Christmas Eve
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia is serving 1,800 meals to those in need on Christmas Eve. Development Director at the…
Perry PD: 3 arrested in connection with stolen golf cart investigation
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Three people are in custody in Houston County in connection with a stolen golf cart investigation. A Perry Police Department news…
Crimestoppers seeks tips on 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…
‘Christmas Feast & Toy Giveaway’ preparation underway at Terminal Station
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Over at Terminal Station preparation is currently underway for the ‘Christmas Feast and Toy Giveaway’ happening tomorrow on Christmas Eve. Volunteers started…
New 58-home subdivision coming to Hawkinsville thanks to $2.2 million workforce housing grant
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41 NBC/WMGT) — The city of Hawkinsville was awarded a $2.26 million grant through Gov. Brian Kemp's (R-Ga) Rural Workforce Housing Initiative. The city will use…
Fatal shooting under investigation on Williams Street East in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on the 600 block of Williams Street East late Sunday…
Fort Valley teen injured in shooting, now behind bars for Macon murder
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –A teenager, who was originally a victim in a shooting where a man died earlier this month in west Macon, is now behind bars in connection to that incident, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. The…
Bibb County School District holding public hearings on HB 581
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County School District Superintendent Dr. Dan A. Sims, presented an update for Board members with information on House Bill 581, and…
Macon-Bibb Transit Authority to host free fare days
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb Transit Authority (MTA) is offering free rides during the holiday season. MTA says offering the free rides is a way of providing…
Genesis Joy House to host Annual Toy Drive Gift Pick-Up, honor local veterans
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Genesis Joy House is hosting the 8th Annual Toy Drive Gift Pick-Up to help local veterans during the holiday…
Winter begins this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The shortest day of the year is Saturday signaling the start of the winter season. Tonight A sunny but blustery afternoon will become a cold and breezy night as wind gusts will continue to push 20…
Man arrested for driving under the influence, attempting to flee from deputies in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested for driving under the influence and attempting to flee from law enforcement, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. The incident happened on December 5. Deputies saw a driver of a silver…
Party City to close all stores after nearly 40 years in business
(CNN)- Party City, the nation’s largest party supply store, is shutting down all its locations after almost 40 years in business. Corporate employees were informed on Friday that it would be their final day of work, as the company begins…
Bibb County School District holds swearing-in ceremony for six officials
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County School District held a swearing-in ceremony for six elected officials over at the Professional Learning Center Thursday. Judge Sarah Harris…
UPDATE: Homeless woman identified after hit-and-run on Pio Nono Avenue, investigation underway
(UPDATE:12/19/2024 at 4:11 p.m.) The woman who died during a hit-and run on Pio Nono Avenue on Wednesday has been identified, according to Coroner…
The downtrend in temperatures begins
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia will see winter temperatures return following the cold front Wednesday evening. This Evening Any remaining clouds around Middle Georgia should clear through this evening and…
NORAD tracks Santa, how to find him on Christmas Eve
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is preparing to track Santa on Christmas Eve. NORAD has been tracking Santa for 69…
Big Lots begins going-out-of-business sales while seeking buyer
Big Lots, Inc. announced Thursday that it no longer anticipates completing its planned sale to Nexus Capital Management. Instead, the company is pursuing an alternative transaction, with hopes of finalizing a deal by early January. Simultaneously, the retailer is preparing…
Inmate dead at Telfair State Prison, investigation underway
TELFAIR COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man died on Thursday at Telfair State Prison in McRae-Helena, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. The inmate, Aaron Smith, died…
Washington County deputies seize drugs and firearm in Tennille arrest
TENNILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A joint operation by Washington County Deputies and the Georgia Department of Community Supervision led to the discovery of illegal drugs and…
Kali Dance Studio for the Arts gives us a sneak peek at the upcoming 'Spirit of the Holiday Season' Dance Recital
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It’s time to dance. This Sunday, December 22nd, at The Grand Opera House in Downtown Macon, Kali Dance Studio for the Arts will present 'Spirit of the Holiday Season' Dance Recital. Over 90 kids will take…
Fairview Park Hospital CEO Don Avery announces his retirement
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After 17 years of service to the Dublin community and 38 years in the healthcare industry, Don Avery, CEO of Fairview Park Hospital, has announced his retirement. Avery’s last official day will be July 3, 2025,…
Macon receives $1 billion in private investments during calendar year
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – For the very first time, Macon has exceeded $1 billion in private investment during a calendar year.…
UPDATE: Boil water advisory lifted for Hawkinsville residents
(UPDATE 12/19/2024): The City of Hawkinsville has cancelled the boil water advisory that was listed on December 17. According to a press release, the City of Hawkinsville received water test results back from a 3rd party laboratory and all tests…
One injured in shooting at Fort Valley apartment complex, investigation underway
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is recovering after being shot in the "lower extremity" on Wednesday night in Fort Valley, according to a news release…
1 dead, 1 injured after fatal crash in Crawford County
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman is dead after a fatal crash on Monday, according to the Crawford County Sheriff's Office. The fatal crash happened around 7:18 P.M. on December 16 on Highway 42 North. The Crawford County Sheriff's…
Holiday favorites visit patients at Macon hospital
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After receiving many gifts over the past few weeks, the holiday season just keeps getting better for Atrium. With less than a week before Christmas,…
Warner Robins bakery to host holiday cookie decorating class, offers tips for at-home decorating
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Little Sweeties Cakery is hosting a cookie decorating class ahead of Christmas. Baker, Pamela Spellman, says the event…
Keep Macon Bibb Beautiful to host recycling event for Christmas trees
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Keep Macon Bibb Beautiful (KMBB) is partnering with local sponsors and hosting a recycling event for Christmas trees. The event is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on January 4. According to KMBB, this is a…
Piedmont Macon helping people make informed decisions during health emergencies
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Piedmont Macon is helping people across Middle Georgia make informed decisions during health emergencies. Director of Emergency Services at Piedmont Macon, Michael…
Cold front brings storms today; cooler temperatures to follow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The cold front bringing isolated showers and storms to Middle Georgia this afternoon and evening will also be responsible for winter temperatures returning for the weekend. This Evening A few isolated storms are ongoing this afternoon…
Man arrested for shooting woman in vehicle on Hartley Bridge Road in Macon, investigation underway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested for shooting a woman on Hartley Bridge Road, according to a press release from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. The incident happened on December 12 at the Falls at Springs Creek. According…
Warner Robins Police Department searching for suspect connected to armed robbery at Kroger
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Police Department is looking for a man connected to an armed robbery, according to a press release. The incident happened at 11:08 p.m. on December 2 at the Kroger located at 115…
Macon residents become Raider fans in support of Northeast
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – While Bibb County residents flocked to Atlanta in support of Northeast in the state championship game, people…
Scattered storms likely Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An incoming cold front will bring some storms to Middle Georgia over the back half of Wednesday. This Evening It's been a partly to mostly sunny day depending on your location in Middle Georgia. Clouds will…
Woman dead after fatal shooting in Baldwin County, investigation underway
BALDWIN COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman is dead after a fatal shooting on Sunday in Baldwin County, according to the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office. The shooting happened at approximately 9:06 p.m. in the area of 370 Allen Memorial Drive…
Salvation Army of Macon hosts Angel Tree Distribution Day, serving 193 families for Christmas
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Salvation Army of Macon hosted the annual Angel Tree Distribution Day. There were 510 angels for the Angel Tree Program, which served 193 families. One mom that was picking up her child's gifts said she…
Halftime Update: GHSA State Championship – Toombs County 24, Northeast HS 12
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- As the first half of the GHSA State Championship game wraps up in Atlanta at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Toombs County heads into the locker room with a 24-12 lead over Northeast High School. Toombs County extended their lead…
Northeast High School football team and band head to Atlanta for state championship
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- This morning, the Northeast High School football team and the Red Machine Marching Band hit the road for Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores December 9-13
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 scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, December 9 and Friday, December 13, 2024.…
Two juveniles arrested in connection to 24 vehicle burglaries in Perry, investigation underway
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two juveniles were arrested on December 7 in connected to 24 vehicle burglaries, according to a press release from the Perry Police Department. According to the press release, officers arrested a 13-year-old male and a 15-year-old…
Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller, Commissioners sworn in at inauguration ceremony
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Hundreds of people gathered inside the Macon City Auditorium on Monday to celebrate Macon-Bibb County’s next four years of leadership. Mayor Lester Miller was decisively re-elected in May. He called taking the oath of office again…
UPDATE: Roads cleared after truck with radioactive medical supplies crashes in Monroe County
(UPDATED 12/16 at 6:21 p.m.) The scene of the wreck has been cleaned and the radioactive waste has been removed, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Per the EPD there is no threat posed to the public. All lanes are…
Macon Regional Crimestoppers focusing on Middle Georgia's wanted list
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…
More warm conditions Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will climb into the 70s across Middle Georgia Tuesday afternoon. This Evening and Overnight What was a cloudy morning gave way to a sunny afternoon. Skies will…
Elderly man dies after being struck by vehicle in garage, according to Perry Police
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An elderly man was killed after being struck by a vehicle inside a garage on Sunday. According to…
CURE Childhood Cancer Holiday Angels delivers a truckload of gifts to Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Atrium is about to have one of its biggest Christmases yet as…