Macon attempts Guinness World Record for largest kazoo ensemble
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Hundreds gathered Friday…
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Carl Vinson VA Medical Center launches Medical Foster Home Program for veterans
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center is seeking help for its newly launched "Medical Foster Home Program,"…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office seeks help identifying suspects in Freedom Park burglary
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help identifying suspects involved in a commercial burglary at Freedom…
Mugginess and heat climb this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Wind out of the south will continue to bring warm and moist air to Middle Georgia this weekend ahead of rain and storms. This Evening A very warm Friday afternoon will stay pretty warm even after…
Bibb County superintendent Dr. Dan Sims outlines vision for school district's next three years
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Superintendent Dr. Dan Sims has big plans for the next three years for the Bibb County School District. On Friday, during a board retreat, Sims outlined his vision for the district’s future. Sims said…
Macon man faces charges after attacking woman on Thomaston Road
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested for aggravated assault after attacking a woman, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. The aggravated assault occurred…
Macon man arrested for assault, cell phone theft at Sprint Foods
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man was arrested for punching a woman in the head and taking her cell phone Wednesday, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred March 26 at Sprint Foods, 3198 Mercer University Drive.…
Morris Network, Inc. mourns the passing of long-time COO Bobby Berry
SAVANNAH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Morris Multimedia, Inc. is saddened to announce the sudden passing of long-time Morris Network’s Chief Operating Officer Bobby Berry. He passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Bobby worked in radio for two years before starting his…
UPDATE: Man in custody for January murder in Macon
UPDATE: (3/27) - An arrest has been made in the murder of a man in Macon…
Man faces charges after attempting to flee with gun during traffic stop
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is taken into custody Wednesday night, after Bibb County deputies say he ran from them during a traffic…
Kazoo expert visits Middle Georgia in hopes of breaking world record
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Kazoo player Rick Hubbard is visiting schools around Macon to share his love for the kazoo, as Macon attempts to set a Guinness Book World Record. …
Ground breaks for the start of Phase 3 of improvements at Filmore Thomas Park
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After 5 years, ground was broken on Thursday to start Phase 3 of improvements at Filmore Thomas Park.…
More clouds Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cloud cover and humidity will begin to increase ahead of the weekend. This Evening Mostly sunny skies will become partly cloudy overnight tonight as wind from the southeast rolls…
Two arrested in Reynolds after traffic stop leads to meth discovery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people were arrested on Wednesday for possession of meth and other charges, according to the Reynolds Police Department. An officer conducted a traffic stop at 11 p.m. on March 26 on a vehicle with nonworking…
King of Kazoo discusses official attempt in Macon for largest kazoo ensemble
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Macon is attempting to break the world record for largest kazoo ensemble. The event is March 28…
D9 Dash: United 4 Scholars 5K, Fun Walk kicks off Saturday morning
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Get moving and support a great cause this Saturday at Amerson River Park, where you can exercise and help raise…
Former Mercer Law student sentenced for possessing child sexual abuse material
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A former Mercer Law student was sentenced to serve more than six years in prison for possessing more than 10,000 images…
Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller offers $100 per speed camera ticket issued outside legal hours
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller is offering to personally pay $100 for each valid school zone speed camera…
Macon-Bibb hosts summit to tackle affordable housing as cost of living rises
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As inflation continues to strain family budgets, affordable housing has become harder to find in Macon. To address the issue, the Macon-Bibb County Land Bank Authority hosted a…
'Empower Her' event inspires women across Middle Georgia
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick hosted the "Empower Her" event on Wednesday morning, which brought together women from across Middle Georgia for a…
Getting to know Macon County Sheriff Carlos Felton
MACON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One of the closest election contests across Middle Georgia last week saw Macon County elect Carlos Felton its new sheriff. "I’ve always aspired…
Man arrested for obstruction, marijuana possession after traffic stop in Houston County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man was arrested for obstruction of officers in March, according to the Houston County Sheriff's Office. On March 8…
Man found dead in vacant lot in Byron, GBI to conduct autopsy
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 48-year-old man was found dead Wednesday morning in a vacant lot in Byron, according to Peach County Coroner Kerry…
Atrium Health Navicent lifts masking and visitor restrictions at all locations
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Starting at 7 a.m. Thursday, March 27, Atrium Health Navicent will lift all temporary masking and visitor restrictions at its facilities following a steady decline in respiratory illness cases, according to a news release from the…
UPDATE: Boil water advisory in Jeffersonville lifted
UPDATE (3/26/25): The boil water advisory issued Monday night for parts of Jeffersonville has been lifted. "BOIL WATER ADVISORY has been lifted for…
UPDATE: Crews recover body of man whose boat was found capsized on Lake Sinclair on Monday
UPDATE (3/25/25): Crews have recovered the body of a man whose boat was found capsized and floating in Lake Sinclair on Monday. According to an…
Bibb County deputies ask for help identifying suspect in downtown Macon park assault
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect involved in an assault that happened Monday afternoon in downtown Macon. According to a news release from the sheriff’s office, a man…
Longtime food vendors return for 43rd Cherry Blossom Festival
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – For some food vendors traveling year-round along…
Tina’s Barber & Style Shop demolished after 45 years as Warner Robins revitalization pushes forward
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Operation Reawaken took another step toward revitalizing Warner Robins' downtown district on Tuesday with the demolition…
Piedmont doctor shares tips for allergy season
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Allergy season is officially here in Middle Georgia and a Macon doctor is urging people to be prepared. Piedmont Primary Care physician Dr. Syed Rizvi…
Dublin senior Tristen Ellis reflects on $1.3M in scholarships, urges students to dream bigger
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Tristen Ellis, a senior at Dublin High School, has earned more than $1.3 million in merit-based scholarships and…
Sheriff: Human remains found in Crawford County identified as missing Bibb County woman
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Law enforcement has identified human remains found last month in a wooded area of Crawford County as those of…
More wind expected Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sunny skies and warm conditions will continue as the wind increases Wednesday. This Evening Sunny skies from the afternoon will stay clear tonight. Expect wind from the west…
Arkwright Road to close for repairs March 25-26, reopen March 27
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Arkwright Road will be closed on both sides to repair the road, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The road…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores March 17-21
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…
UPDATE: Bibb deputies say man who escaped from downtown Macon hospital is back in custody
UPDATE (7:55 p.m.): Drickis Keon McCree is now back in custody. According to the sheriff's office, patrol deputies and investigators took…
Stratford celebrates arts, creativity with annual event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A celebration of creativity is underway at Stratford Academy, where students and professional artists are coming together for a weeklong showcase featuring more than 400 works of…
Metro Atlanta man pleads guilty to bank fraud in Macon, approximately $96,000 stolen
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An Atlanta resident plead guilty to bank fraud in Macon in federal court on Monday, according to the United…
Crimestoppers seeks suspect wanted for 12 counts of aggravated assault, 4 counts of terroristic threats
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers Sergeant Greg Thomas visited 41Today to highlight five wanted suspects and discuss the word…
Sunshine and above average temperatures return Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - High pressure moving in behind Monday’s cold front will lead to plenty of sunshine around the Peach State. This Evening The clouds from today will…
Pedestrian killed in Friday hit-and-run crash on Ben Hall Lake Drive in Laurens County
LAURENS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman was killed Friday night after a driver struck her and left the scene…
Cherry Blossom Festival's Third Street Park Festivities start with sweet treats and smiles
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Cherry Blossom Festival officially kicked off its festivities at Third Street Park on Monday, despite a little rain. Visitors enjoyed…
10-year-old dies after shooting in Macon County, GBI investigating
OGLETHORPE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 10-year-old child has died after being shot in Macon County, according to the Macon County Sheriff’s Office. In a news release posted…
February Instagram threat leads to arrest in Peach County High School investigation
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A social media threat referencing a possible shooting at Peach County High School led to a large law enforcement presence and an arrest earlier this month, according to a news release from the Peach County…
Two arrested after multiple overnight shots fired calls, crash and chase in Milledgeville
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Police arrested two men early Friday after someone fired shots into a home and later led officers on a…
South Carolina man arrested for attempting to scam Jones County couple
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A South Carolina man was arrested last week after attempting to scam a Jones County couple, according to the Jones…
Warner Robins man sentenced for violent attack on elderly woman
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Warner Robins man has been sentenced to 25 years after pleading guilty to aggravated assault and exploitation and intimidation of an elderly person, according to Houston County District Attorney Eric Edwards. 40-year-old Christopher James…
Two arrested in attempted contraband drop Friday at Washington State Prison
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two people were arrested after an attempted contraband drop at Washington State Prison on Friday, according to the Washington County…
Macon-Bibb Fire Department to host Pink Pancake Breakfast for Cherry Blossom Festival
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb Fire Department is set to host the annual Pink Pancake Breakfast for the Cherry Blossom Festival. The event…
Cherry Blossom Festival debuts new weekday pricing, additional events
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Cherry Blossom Festival is debuting new weekday pricing and adding additional events to the calendar. Cherry Blossom Festival Board Chair Karla Redding-Andrews…