Visit Milledgeville to host 21st annual Deep Roots Festival
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Visit Milledgeville is hosting the 21st annual Deep Roots Festival. The event will be October 19 in Downtown Milledgeville. Entry to the festival…
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Early voting underway in Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Tuesday is the first day of early voting in Georgia for the upcoming November election. People across Macon-Bibb were eager to cast their votes Tuesday morning. The Elaine Lucas Senior Center had a long line when…
Jones County Sheriff's Office searching for man connected to theft, firearm offenses
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man connected to theft and firearms offenses. Deputies are searching for 37-year-old David Raith in the area of Morris Stevens Road and Highway 49. Deputies are searching…
Mercer University's 'Building the Beloved Community' symposium begins Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer University is getting ready for the 19th annual Building the Beloved Community symposium. According to a news release, the event will feature…
Loaves and Fishes Ministry held annual Breast Cancer Walk-a-thon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – You might have seen a splash of pink in downtown Macon Tuesday morning. Loaves and Fishes Ministry held its yearly Breast Cancer Walk-a-Thon as…
Georgia National Fair announces second-highest attendance with over 545,000 visitors
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter has released the official attendance numbers for the 35th annual Georgia National Fair. There were 545,382 visitors this year, which is the second-highest attendance in the event’s history. The Georgia…
Woman dead after fatal traffic collision in Houston County, investigation underway
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman is dead after a fatal traffic collision in Houston County on Monday, according to Houston County Sheriff Cullen Talton. The fatal collision happened on Dunbar Road west of General Lee Road on October…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspections October 7-11
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — This week's Restaurant Report Card provides the latest food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, October 7 and Friday, October…
Monroe County deputies arrest woman after controlled drug delivery on West Johnson Street
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Monroe County deputies, working alongside U.S. Postal Inspectors, arrested a woman after a controlled delivery of suspected fentanyl-laced pills last week. According to a Facebook post by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, the controlled delivery…
Anchor of Hope Foundation hosts 13th annual golf tournament
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Anchor of Hope Foundation is hosting its 13th annual golf tournament at River Forest. Executive director Carrie Owen says they're a…
Macon-Bibb County Pedestrian Safety Review Board holds annual walk to remember pedestrian victims
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb County Pedestrian Safety Review Board held a walk on Monday to honor pedestrians who have died in the county.…
Loaves and Fishes celebrates 57 years of serving Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Loaves & Fishes, a non-profit in Middle Georgia, is celebrating 57 years of serving the community. President, Chloe Napier, says Loaves &…
Starting to cool again Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will return to the 70s Tuesday after being in the 80s to begin the week. This Evening Strong breezes have been present around the Peach State…
Macon Regional Crimestoppers seek public’s assistance to capture suspects
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…
Livestock competitions, animal exhibits a major part of Georgia National Fair experience
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Some head to the Georgia National Fair for the rides, some for the food, but others make the…
City of Dublin removing and collecting debris left behind by Hurricane Helene
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Dublin is still recovering from Hurricane Helene. Friday, city employees were in the process of collecting and…
City of Warner Robins to host Trunk-or-Treat, Food Truck Roundup
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Warner Robins is hosting a Trunk-or-Treat in conjunction with the Food Truck Roundup. Warner Robins Mayor Larhonda…
Fairytales and Friends to host Boo Bash
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fairy Tales and Friends is hosting Boo Bash, a night of magic, mischief, and mayhem. The event is Saturday, October 19 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at…
BCSO: Macon man charged after resisting arrest, shoving deputy
UPDATE (10/11/24): Tiynaan Hillard is now in the Bibb County Jail, according to the sheriff's office. He's charged with terroristic threats, simple battery on a law enforcement…
Family, NAACP call for transparency following Stephen Fossett's death
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Bibb NAACP, alongside the Fossett family, gathered outside the Bibb County Jail Thursday morning to call for transparency and justice following…
Fight Cancer in All Colors 5k to take place in Baldwin County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A breast cancer survivor in Middle Georgia is sharing her cancer journey and hosting a 5K to raise awareness about…
UPDATE: Warner Robins woman sentenced to 5+ years in prison after fraud scheme conviction
UPDATE (10/10/24): 33-year-old Emiliya Radford was sentenced to serve 66 months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, on Wednesday. Radford must also pay $298,042.72 in restitution to Dr. James C. Smith on behalf of Smith…
Fantastic Friday weather
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will be below average both in the afternoon and overnight to finish the work week. This Evening Skies have been sunny and clear basically all day and that…
Houston County man sentenced to 25 years in prison for aggravated sexual battery
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Houston County man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison without parole for aggravated sexual battery against…
Downtown Dublin to host Chili Cook-Off and Fall Festival, uniting community after Hurricane Helene
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Downtown Dublin is set to host the 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off and Fall Festival. The event will be…
The Grand Opera House adds Piedmont to its name
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Grand Opera House in downtown Macon is now the Piedmont Grand Opera House. The name change marks the beginning of a multi-year deal between Piedmont, which operates two hospitals in Macon, the theatre and Mercer…
Food Truck Festival to showcase local cuisine
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Recreation Department is hosting a Food Truck Festival. The event will be on October 12 at Carolyn Crayton Park from 11 a.m.…
BCSO opens Emergency Animal Shelter for pets who can't stay with evacuated owners
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – While Hurricane Milton evacuees are in Georgia, Bibb County Sheriff's Office Animal Services is taking care of pets in…
Alternative Baseball Returns to Macon a Year Later for the Second ABO Baseball Game in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia - (41NBC/WMGT) - Alternative Baseball, led by Taylor Clark Duncan, is a traditional baseball program for those dealing with autism…
Face painting tips for Halloween
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Halloween is approaching and there are many fall events happening throughout the month of October. With a full calendar of festive events and a month of costume…
Sunny and windy Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sunny skies and blustery winds will take over Middle Georgia as Milton heads back out to sea Thursday. This Evening High cirrus clouds have taken over Middle Georgia…
Sister Deborah shares vision for Daybreak, serving homeless community in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The new Director at Depaul USA Daybreak/Sheridan Health Center, Sister Deborah Mallott, has served with the Sisters of Charity for…
Lane Southern Orchards, Festival Park in Fort Valley open for Hurricane Milton evacuees
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Lane Southern Orchards and Festival Park in Fort Valley are open for Hurricane Milton evacuees, the Peach County Emergency Management Agency announced on Wednesday. According to a Facebook post, Lane Southern Orchards will provide self-contained,…
Gov. Brian Kemp campaigns alongside State House candidate Noah Harbuck in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia Governor Brian Kemp spoke at a "Get Out the Vote Lunch" at Fincher's Barbecue in Macon on Wednesday, offering…
Mercer offers free football tickets to Hurricane Milton evacuees for Saturday's game against Princeton
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer University’s Athletics Department announced on Wednesday that complimentary tickets will be offered to those displaced by Hurricane…
USDA approves temporary waiver for SNAP benefits on hot foods in 84 Georgia counties
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved a temporary waiver allowing SNAP recipients in 84 Georgia counties to…
Coroner: Person dead after shooting at gas station in Centerville
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A person is dead after being shot at a gas station in Centerville on Wednesday, according to Houston County Coroner James Williams.…
Forsyth church serving as evacuation center, giving away supplies to Hurricane Milton evacuees
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Maynard Baptist Church in Forsyth is a designated American Red Cross center for Hurricane Milton evacuees, and they're providing people with essentials they may have left behind. The church is also collecting items evacuees will…
As Hurricane Milton approaches, Florida residents flee to Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As Hurricane Milton barrels towards the Gulf Coast, Florida residents are evacuating to safety, with many heading to the Peach State. Middle Georgia…
Evacuation centers in Middle Georgia now open to those fleeing Hurricane Milton
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Pauline Rasmussen says she and her husband Ned have experienced several hurricanes together, but she had to convince him…
Roberta Police: 8-year-old boy released from hospital after shooting, 2 adults charged
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An 8-year-old boy is now out of the hospital after police say he accidentally shot himself in the leg with…
Piedmont Macon offers early detection services for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Piedmont Macon is raising awareness about breast cancer by encouraging screening for early detection and treatment during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.…
Below average highs expected starting tomorrow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Afternoon temperatures will largely be in the upper 70s Wednesday. This Evening A partly cloudy afternoon will see clouds clear out through the evening and into…
Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia raises awareness for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia is advocating for survivors during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. VP of Operations at Rescue…
Deputies: Monroe County man arrested after search reveals 50 pounds of marijuana
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Monroe County man was taken into custody on Monday after deputies say they conducted a search warrant and…
Macon native Otis Redding honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame star
LOS ANGELES (41NBC/WMGT) - Legendary singer and songwriter Otis Redding was posthumously honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday. The star, in the category of Live Theatre/Live Performance, marks the 2,791st addition to the famous…
Sister Theresa shares final thoughts, prepares to leave Daybreak Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Director at Depaul USA Daybreak/Sheridan Health Center, Sister Theresa Sullivan, has served Middle Georgia for nearly eight years and now her time…
GBI rules Bibb inmate death a homicide
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) Medical Examiner has ruled the death of a Bibb County inmate a homicide, according to GBI Public Affairs Specialist…
UPDATE: Man identified in deadly shooting in south Macon
UPDATE: (10/8) - According to the Macon-Bibb County Coroners Office, the man has been identified as 44-year-old Jason Elliott Mitchum, and the next of kin has been…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores September 30-October 4
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — This week's Restaurant Report Card provides the latest food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, September 30 and Friday, October…