Cherry Blossom Festival announces 2024 Veterans Day events
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Cherry Blossom Festival has announced its event schedule for its 2024 Veterans Day events in Macon-Bibb County this November. A portion of proceeds…
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Man found dead in Washington State Prison, investigation underway
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An inmate was found dead at the Washington State Prison on Friday, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. Devonte Williams was…
Macon-Bibb County moves forward with renovation of Rosa Parks Square
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County is moving forward with long-awaited plans to renovate Rosa Parks Square, a park dedicated to honoring Civil Rights leaders. For…
Macon Regional Crimestoppers seek help finding wanted 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 organizations,…
Macon woman charged with feticide, DUI in crash that killed unborn baby
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon woman faces feticide charges after a crash last year killed an unborn baby. Ashawntee Mclin was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of drugs, feticide by vehicle and failure to obey traffic…
Back to school: Local school district prioritizes mental health, new facility underway
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The new school year is underway and parent and caregivers need to check in with their students. Chief Medical Officer…
Scorching weekend on deck for Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will climb into the upper 90s over the weekend with real feels over 100 degrees. This Evening Skies will remain mostly clear rolling into the overnight hours tonight. While a couple of stray storms are…
Man found dead near Huddle House in Warner Robins, investigation underway
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was found dead near the Huddle House in Warner Robins on Friday, according to a media release. The Warner Robins Police Department responded to a call in the area behind 2075 Watson Boulevard…
Missing man found dead in Flint River, investigation underway
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A missing man was found dead in the Flint River on August 7, according to Sheriff Lewis Walker. The Crawford County Sheriff's Office says 53-year-old Jody C. Hedley was last heard from on August 5.…
Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections work to ease voters' concerns amid new cancellation website
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new website allowing Georgia voters to cancel their registration online is now active. Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections Supervisor Thomas Gillon says members of the board attended a seminar to learn more about the website…
Back to school: School nutritionists aim to provide healthy and flavorful meals for students
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –School nutritionists around Middle Georgia aim to provide healthy and flavorful meals for students. Director of School Nutrition, Phoebe…
Brutal heat to end the week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will soar into the upper 90s and lower triple digits Friday. This Evening Skies will remain mostly clear for the majority of Middle Georgia as the night falls. The northeastern counties of the region are…
Fentanyl supplier from Atlanta sentenced in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - 40-year-old Lagary Williams has been sentenced to more than 28 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of…
Man arrested after armed vehicle hijacking, investigation underway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff's Office arrested a man in connection with a motor vehicle hijacking investigation on Thursday, according to a news release. Deputies…
Macon-Bibb Health Department to host Community Baby Shower this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Health Department is gearing up to host a Community Baby Shower this weekend at the Memorial Gym. The event aims to support new and expecting mothers by providing essential resources and education to…
UPDATE: Missing North Carolina man found safe in Monroe County
UPDATE (8/8/24): The Monroe County Sheriff's Office says Joshua Mills has been located safely. ORIGINAL STORY (8/7/24): FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office…
UPDATE: Second arrest made in connection with deadly shooting on Dorothy Street
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Telfair County Schools delays start of school year to August 12 due to Tropical Storm Debby
MCRAE-HELENA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Telfair County students will now begin the school year on Monday, August 12, instead of Friday, August 9, due to disruptions caused by Tropical Storm Debby, the Telfair County School District announced on Wednesday. According to…
Middle Georgia Community Food Bank expanding to better serve the needy
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Middle Georgia Community Food Bank is expanding its ability to serve families in need. The food bank, Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Feeding Georgia and Macon-Bibb County held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday to…
Warner Robins to host 'Family Fun Night' Thursday
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Warner Robins is inviting you to a 'Family Fun Night' on Thursday. The city says this event is designed to bring families and community members together for a memorable celebration as the…
$50K grant helps 'rejuvenate' Dublin restaurant
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Miller’s soul food in downtown Dublin received a $50,000 grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The grant was awarded to 50 small restaurants around the country to "rejuvenate or expand." Co-owner Shenita Hunt-Brown says…
Back to school: Walking School Bus aims to help local students
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – L. H. Williams Elementary and Burdell-Hunt Elementary have partnered with Community Schools United for a Walking School Bus program, which aims…
Temperatures climb more Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will push into the mid to upper 90s Thursday afternoon. This Evening Skies should remain mostly clear around Middle Georgia as Debby has moved further away. A few small showers remain possible for the far…
Macon-Bibb County extends pool and splash pad season
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Recreation Department is extending the pool and splash pad season as hot weather continues across Middle Georgia. Extended pool and splash pad season: Where to cool off in Macon-Bibb County According to a…
Middle Georgia voters react to VP Harris picking Gov. Walz as running mate
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - We are hearing what Middle Georgia voters are saying about Vice President Kamala Harris picking Minnesota Governor Tim Walz…
Middle Georgia’s largest consignment event begins at Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia's largest consignment event starts Wednesday at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, offering a large selection of new,…
Teladoc offering care for those impacted by Tropical Storm Debby
GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT) - A company offers free online healthcare to those impacted by Tropical Storm Debby. In a press release, Teladoc announces they will offer non-emergency services free of charge through their hotline. On their website, Teladoc says their services…
Back to school: Local pediatrician encourages parents to establish bedtime routines, practice sleep hygiene
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As students head back to school across Middle Georgia, a local pediatrician addresses the importance of establishing a…
Sunshine returns to Middle Georgia Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia will see more sun Wednesday as Debby slowly drifts away. This Evening Skies will remain mostly cloudy around the region with the possibility for a couple of stray showers. Winds will remain breezy out…
Lane closures announced for I-475 in Macon as Tucker Road bridge replacement begins
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has announced upcoming lane closures on I-475 as part of the Tucker Road bridge replacement project, set to begin later this week. How long will lane closures on I-475 last?…
Houston County Teacher of the Year Jade Thomas describes moment she heard her name called
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Jade Thomas, a fourth grade teacher at Lake Joy Elementary School, was overwhelmed with surprise and…
Middle Georgia businesses rally to support families at Ronald McDonald House after car break-ins
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia businesses have come together to assist families staying at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Georgia after their car windows were broken during a series of break-ins over the weekend. Break-ins at Ronald…
President Biden approves federal aid for Georgia after Hurricane Debby
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- President Biden declared that an emergency exists in the State of Georgia and ordered federal assistance to supplement state and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Debby, which began on Sunday. The…
Monroe County Sheriff's Office searching for suspect in identity theft investigation
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is looking for a suspect connected to an identity theft investigation. Deputies ask that if you know the suspect to contact the Monroe County Sheriff's Office at 478-994-7010 or Investigator…
Middle Georgia Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores (July 29 - August 2, 2024)
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — This week's Restaurant Report Card provides the latest food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released…
Back to school: Bibb County School District increases safety for bus riders
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District has put an increased safety measure in place for parents and caregivers who have students…
Tropical Storm Debby to continue dropping rain on parts of Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Rain started this morning in some southeastern Middle Georgia counties and hasn't stopped. This Evening Strong breezes and even stronger wind gusts will continue to accompany overcast skies around Middle Georgia. As for the rain, the…
List: Middle Georgia school schedules impacted by Tropical Storm Debby
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - We're compiling a list of school schedule changes ahead of Tropical Storm Debby. Check back for updates. **Email schedule changes and/or cancellations to news@41nbc.com** School schedule changes and closures listed alphabetically by county: Crisp County: Crisp…
Georgia DNR mobilizes for Tropical Storm Debby response in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is sending crews to the coast, preparing for potential damage and rescue missions from Debby.…
Air Force officer honored for heroism
ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Georgia (Air Force Reserve Command Public Affairs)– Reserve leadership recognized Maj. Michael Medrano, with the Airman’s Medal Aug. 2 at the Museum of Aviation. The ceremony, which took place at the museum’s Nugteren Hangar, put the…
Twiggs County EMA prepares for Hurricane Debby's impact
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Residents across Middle Georgia are bracing for the impact of Hurricane Debby. In Twiggs County, a flood watch remains in place until Tuesday evening,…
State of Emergency declared in Georgia as Debby approaches
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Governor Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency for all 159 counties in Georgia in anticipation of Tropical Storm Debby's impacts. As Debby moves into Georgia, tropical storm-force winds are anticipated in South Georgia, raising the…
Man found unconscious on Georgia highway 401 dies from injuries
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An investigation is underway after a man found lying near I-75/GA SR 401 early Saturday died in the hospital. According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, someone called about a man lying on the ground…
American Red Cross helps eight families impacted by Fort Valley apartment fire
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Eight families received assistance from the American Red Cross after an apartment fire on Edwards Street Sunday night. According to an American Red Cross news release, volunteers from the Central Midwest Georgia chapter responded to…
Hurricane Debby makes landfall, threatens catastrophic flooding
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Debby reached the Big Bend coast of Florida early Monday, bringing with it the potential for catastrophic flooding and life-threatening storm surge as it slowly passes over the northern part of the state. Forecasters warned that, in…
UPDATE: Missing Macon man Richard Bowman found safe
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says Richard Bowman has been located and is safe. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking for help locating a missing person. According to a sheriff's office news release, 57-year-old…
UPDATE: Missing Jones County teenager found safe
UPDATE (8/4/24): The Jones County Sheriff's Office says 15-year-old Shyanne Coley has been located and is safe. ORIGINAL STORY (7/30/24): JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones…
Cooler this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An incoming cold front will bring increased storm odds Saturday along with a slight drop in temperature. This Evening Middle Georgia should largely see mostly sunny skies through the…
Demolition of 100-year-old New Perry Hotel draws outcry, calls for preservation measures
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The historic New Perry Hotel has been demolished, leading to disappointment and concern among local residents and preservation groups. Despite…
Bibb County Schools welcomes students back with Back to School Bash
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County School District is making sure students have the supplies they need ahead of the first day of school…