Man found dead in his home, Coroner Leon Jones says check on neighbors
Coroner Leon Jones encourages people to check on their neighbors.
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Governor Nathan Deal recognizes first students in Physicians for Rural Georgia Scholarship Program
Governor Nathan Deal recognizes Mercer students for their success.
What to expect on your Contour flight to Washington D.C.
The first public Contour Airlines flight to Baltimore took off Friday morning. It's also first the commercial flight out of the Middle Georgia Regional Airports in three years. Before the public flight, was the inaugural flight, Thursday morning.
41NBC's Edna Ruiz talks about Contour Airlines flight to Washington, D.C.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - 41NBC's Edna Ruiz was the only television news reporter in Macon to make the trip to Washington, D.C. on the Countour Airlines flight on Thursday. Contour Airlines made their first official flight this morning. Edna spoke…
Everything You Need to Know About the 2017 Solar Eclipse
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - The Great American Solar Eclipse will occur on Monday, August 21. If you find yourself wondering what an eclipse even is, why it's such a big deal or how you can view it - no worries.…
What happens when you view eclipse without protective glasses?
The solar eclipse is in just a few days. It's expected to be a to be an exciting day for many, but can easily turn dangerous, if you don't have protection. "It's kind of like a once in a life time opportunity," said Shemetria Risper, a freshman at Westside High School.
East Macon man asking city to pave dirt road outside home
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon resident is saying its time for the road outside his home to be paved. Billy Nipper raised his family in his home on Caroline Dr in east Macon. "It'll be 58 years this upcoming…
Three men wanted for burglaries in Milledgeville and Putnam County
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Police need your help finding three men who broke into Quality Pawn in Milledgeville and K&B Kwik Stop in Putnam County on Tuesday. The suspects stole items from each location and ran away. Police were unable…
Sponsored: Accidents with Big Rigs Are Deadly
Accidents between cars and 18-wheelers are some of the worst because there is so much weight involved. A big-rig can weigh ten times more than what your vehicle weighs, and even more depending on what they’re carrying. When you have…
Sponsored: Fighting the Insurance Company
Insurance companies have staffs of lawyers waiting to take your case before you even have a case. So it is a good idea to know your rights before you talk to them. Most of the time in personal injury cases,…
Lemur calls the Museum of Arts and Sciences home
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Zuri is only four months old and she's stolen the hearts of the staff at the Museum of Arts and Sciences. Sharron Cornacchione, Animal Curator, said the museum got Zuri from a license animal breeder in…
Police searching for prison escapee in Monroe County
UPDATE (8/28): The Georgia Department of Corrections captured Keyshawn Cobb in Decatur Friday afternoon. FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Department of Corrections is asking the public to be on the lookout for an inmate who walked away from his…
Macon Centreplex adding equipment to improve cell service
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Centreplex is adding technology and equipment that'll give show-goers better cell service. The venue entered an agreement with a wireless company to make the upgrades. David Aiello, General Manager for Spectra and the Macon City…
UPDATE: Flash foods robbed, BCSO searching for two suspects
Bibb Deputies are looking into a commercial robbery at a Flash Foods gas station on Mercer University Drive early Wednesday morning.
The B.S. Report: Biggest High School Football Rivalry is right here in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Friday night I will start my 10th season as the host of The End Zone – here on 41 NBC. I did a similar high school show in Brunswick a long time ago – when I…
Macon-Bibb Industrial Authority under new leadership after Whitby resigns
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority is moving forward under new leadership after former chairman, Cliffard Whitby, resigned earlier this week. The Industrial Authority's Board of Directors appointed Robert Fountain, who was acting as chairman, as the…
UPDATE: BCSO searching for two in attempted robbery at Tom's Mart
Deputies are asking for the public's help to identify two suspects who tried to rob the Tom's Mart on Houston Avenue on Tuesday.
New companies launching in Macon through Mercer Innovation Center
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Nine companies are launching their business in Macon through the Mercer Innovation Center (MIC). The MIC named four of the companies as fellows on Thursday, which means they'll get funding, housing, office space and access to…
Gifted students receive protective glasses for solar eclipse viewing
Students receive protective eye wear for the viewing of solar eclipse.
The Houston Lake Country Club is set to reopen its golf course soon
The Houston Lake Country Club is set to reopen its golf course soon
Twiggs County High School student stabbed
A fight at Twiggs County High School resulted in a stabbing Wednesday morning. According to GBI Special Agent, J.T. Ricketson, two girls got into an argument in the hallway and one of the girls pulled out a kitchen-style knife, stabbing the other girl. Ricketson is unsure how many times the girl was stabbed, but says it was at least once.
Perry shuts down hotel over tax issues
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The city took away the Howard Johnson Inn's business license because the owner of the hotel failed to pay his taxes on time for more than a year. City Manager Lee Gilmour said the owner of…
Milledgeville rallies for Charlottesville at GCSU campus
Communities across Middle Georgia are speaking out against white supremacy in wake of riots in Charlottesville over the weekend.
Macon-Bibb commissioners vote to go back to quarterly garbage billing
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb commissioners voted to approve going back to quarterly garbage billing, at a commission meeting Tuesday night. In March, commissioners voted to make residents pay their garbage fees once a year. Residents would have had to…
Macon church aims to help neighbors with a 'Little Free Pantry'
A Macon church is trying to Macon a difference in the community, with help from a box. It's called a Little Free Pantry, and it's meant to help those in need. Saint Andrew Christian Church in Macon built it back in May.
Restaurant Report Card: Treasures By The Tracks
You don't need a treasure map to get some Treasures By The Tracks in downtown Gray.
Georgia lawmakers talk about Charlottesville at luncheon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Charlottesville was the hot topic at the Georgia Congressional Luncheon Tuesday morning. The luncheon was supposed to focus on just politics, but speakers were affected by what happened in Virginia. Chris Clark, President and CEO of…
Coach's Corner: Larry Harold of the Central Chargers
The Chargers finished 6-4 the past two seasons.
Milledgeville Police to offer free concealed carry course
Milledgeville Police will offer a concealed carry course for anyone interested to learn what wielding a weapon takes.
Pedestrian Safety Summit held to discuss road safety issues
2nd Annual Pedestrian Safety Summit held on Tuesday to discuss road safety issues.
Dog of the Week: Yuki
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Macon residents rally against race fueled riots in Charlottesville
A rally turned hate fueled riot in Charlottesville, Virginia has people across the nation up in arms including hundreds in Macon.
Family remembers eight-month-old as "joyful, always smiling"
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The family of eight-month-old Sanchez Dyron Ussery Jr. remembers him as full of laughter and smiles. Joiyea Dumas, the boy's aunt, fought back tears as she talked about her nephew, who the Monroe County Sheriff's Office says…
Macon blogger on Dallemand case: 'Unfortunately, we were right'
Macon-Bibb Industrial Authority chairman, Cliffard Whitby, has resigned. This came one day after Whitby was indicted for fraud, laundering money, and bribing former Bibb County School Superintendent Romain Dallemand.
Coach's Corner: Kevin Smith of the Perry Panthers
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Warner Robins native Jim Taylor announces he's running for city council
Warner Robins native Jim Taylor says he is running for post 1 seat on city council.
What's Right With Our Schools: Unified PE program strengthens relationships within the school
Students are building social skills through a program at Gray Elementary.
Macon-Bibb Industrial Authority Chairman resigns after indictment
Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority (MBCIA) Chairman, Cliffard Whitby resigned from his position on Saturday.
Chris Floore talks up Macon-Bibb in a wide ranging interview on 41-Today
Chris Floore talks up Macon-Bibb in a wide ranging interview on 41-Today
Keeping Organized: What to do with all of those photos?
Now that you've got your pictures organized, planned, and scanned, what's next?
Worship and social justice groups to hold rally against white supremacy
Worship and social justice groups to hold rally against white supremacy
Monroe County parents charged with murder in baby's death
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Monroe County couple is facing murder charges after the death of their 8-month-old child. Monroe County deputies arrested 25-year-old Sanchez Dyron Ussery, Sr. and 23-year-old Latorrica Allen on Friday. They are charged in the death…
A teenage female is shot in Macon
A teenage female is shot in Macon
Warner Robins Police investigating home invasion turned homicide
Police in Warner Robins are looking for clues to what happened in a home invasion turned homicide.
Deputies investigating a homicide in Macon
Bibb deputies are investigating a homicide on John Kennedy Drive that happened around 2:00 AM on Saturday morning.
BCSO investigating Macon man shot at a party
Bibb deputies are investigating a man shot several times after a verbal conflict at a party.
Family fight leaves one dead, injures the other
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An argument between two family members leaves a nephew dead. Antwan Rutherford,22, and his uncle Darnell Stephens,45, got into a fight outside their home Saturday morning. According to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff's…
Does your child want to be a CEO?
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce is launching the second Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) program. It helps middle and high school children launch their own businesses. The program first began in 2016 with the help of…
New Volunteer Fire Department opened in Gresston
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - With the American Flag flying high, the Gresston Volunteer Fire Department opened its doors Saturday morning. Bob Braswell is the Chief of the department. He was grateful and how involved the community was in bringing the new…
Angie's List: Bubbling Boulders a ton of backyard enjoyment
Outdoor living remains a hot home trend, and backyard water features are part of the revolution. That includes bubbling boulders, just one unique way to create your own tranquil oasis.