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…
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, 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…
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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…
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…
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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
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'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.
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 is now 'overall improving' after nearly 3 year 'under review' by AdvancEd.
The Hurricanes finished last year with a 2-8 record.
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…
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…
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.
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…
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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…
Bibb deputies are looking for the man who robbed Flash Foods store Sunday morning.
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.…
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.
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 tryouts will be Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. The fee is $60.00 and 40 spots are open.
The Trojans won a state championship in 2016.
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New information on how Donnie Rowe and Ricky Dubose escaped
If you bought a lottery ticket from the ABC Food Mart on MLK Blvd within the last week you may be in luck.
2017 Macon Film Festival is underway
A year ago Dublin Police started construction on three abandoned homes in the community near Stubbs Park.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Hot car deaths continue in Georgia with another baby dead Tuesday in Atlanta. According to kidsandcars.org, Georgia ranks 5th in the nation for these deaths. Todd Braswell, ER Services Director at the Coliseum Medical Center, said…
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FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A playground for special needs children is popping up in Monroe County. Leadership Monroe's Class of 2016 has been working towards it for a year and a half, and now it's being built. "It's gonna be…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A person died in a car accident on I-75 North near Perry Thursday morning. Houston County Coroner, Danny Galpin, says it happened at 10:10 am near mile marker 135. 69-year-old Charles Posey, of Cordele, died at…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Dublin man is in jail, facing multiple charges in his girlfriend's death. Mark Moriarty was taken into custody Thursday. Moriarty found his girlfriend, 50-year-old Denise Marie Divine dead Monday morning. According to the Laurens County…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Rev. Al Sharpton is coming to Macon to speak at a three-day conference. The civil rights activist is a guest speaker at the National Action Network Middle Georgia Conference happening in Macon from August 3-5. Shaprton…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Comedian, Kevin Hart is making a stop in Macon while on his tour. Hart will be in town Saturday, September 9th at the Macon City Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now. They range from $48-$78. You…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones says 68 year old David Lawing passed away this morning. Lawing was hit by a car while he was jogging back on July 6th on Fulton Mill Road near Clayts Circle. Jones…
The power is out for Macon residents after a Macon teen crashed his car into a light pole earlier this evening.
A Macon man was arrested on drug charges after a traffic stop he tried to pay his way out of.
A teen in Lizella is still in jail after his arrest on Wednesday for pistol whipping his father.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - We are seeing a star emerge for the Atlanta Braves. I’m not talking about Johan Camargo or even Ender Inciarte. Yes, they are opening eyes, and Inciarte might be a star in the making himself. I’m…
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