Macon receives $1 billion in private investments during calendar year
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – For the very first time, Macon has exceeded $1 billion in private investment during a calendar year.…
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UPDATE: Boil water advisory lifted for Hawkinsville residents
(UPDATE 12/19/2024): The City of Hawkinsville has cancelled the boil water advisory that was listed on December 17. According to a press release, the City of Hawkinsville received water test results back from a 3rd party laboratory and all tests…
One injured in shooting at Fort Valley apartment complex, investigation underway
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is recovering after being shot in the "lower extremity" on Wednesday night in Fort Valley, according to a news release…
1 dead, 1 injured after fatal crash in Crawford County
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman is dead after a fatal crash on Monday, according to the Crawford County Sheriff's Office. The fatal crash happened around 7:18 P.M. on December 16 on Highway 42 North. The Crawford County Sheriff's…
Holiday favorites visit patients at Macon hospital
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After receiving many gifts over the past few weeks, the holiday season just keeps getting better for Atrium. With less than a week before Christmas,…
Warner Robins bakery to host holiday cookie decorating class, offers tips for at-home decorating
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Little Sweeties Cakery is hosting a cookie decorating class ahead of Christmas. Baker, Pamela Spellman, says the event…
Keep Macon Bibb Beautiful to host recycling event for Christmas trees
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Keep Macon Bibb Beautiful (KMBB) is partnering with local sponsors and hosting a recycling event for Christmas trees. The event is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on January 4. According to KMBB, this is a…
Piedmont Macon helping people make informed decisions during health emergencies
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Piedmont Macon is helping people across Middle Georgia make informed decisions during health emergencies. Director of Emergency Services at Piedmont Macon, Michael…
Cold front brings storms today; cooler temperatures to follow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The cold front bringing isolated showers and storms to Middle Georgia this afternoon and evening will also be responsible for winter temperatures returning for the weekend. This Evening A few isolated storms are ongoing this afternoon…
Man arrested for shooting woman in vehicle on Hartley Bridge Road in Macon, investigation underway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested for shooting a woman on Hartley Bridge Road, according to a press release from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. The incident happened on December 12 at the Falls at Springs Creek. According…
Warner Robins Police Department searching for suspect connected to armed robbery at Kroger
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Police Department is looking for a man connected to an armed robbery, according to a press release. The incident happened at 11:08 p.m. on December 2 at the Kroger located at 115…
Macon residents become Raider fans in support of Northeast
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – While Bibb County residents flocked to Atlanta in support of Northeast in the state championship game, people…
Scattered storms likely Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An incoming cold front will bring some storms to Middle Georgia over the back half of Wednesday. This Evening It's been a partly to mostly sunny day depending on your location in Middle Georgia. Clouds will…
Woman dead after fatal shooting in Baldwin County, investigation underway
BALDWIN COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman is dead after a fatal shooting on Sunday in Baldwin County, according to the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office. The shooting happened at approximately 9:06 p.m. in the area of 370 Allen Memorial Drive…
Salvation Army of Macon hosts Angel Tree Distribution Day, serving 193 families for Christmas
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Salvation Army of Macon hosted the annual Angel Tree Distribution Day. There were 510 angels for the Angel Tree Program, which served 193 families. One mom that was picking up her child's gifts said she…
Halftime Update: GHSA State Championship – Toombs County 24, Northeast HS 12
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- As the first half of the GHSA State Championship game wraps up in Atlanta at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Toombs County heads into the locker room with a 24-12 lead over Northeast High School. Toombs County extended their lead…
Northeast High School football team and band head to Atlanta for state championship
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- This morning, the Northeast High School football team and the Red Machine Marching Band hit the road for Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores December 9-13
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 scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, December 9 and Friday, December 13, 2024.…
Two juveniles arrested in connection to 24 vehicle burglaries in Perry, investigation underway
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two juveniles were arrested on December 7 in connected to 24 vehicle burglaries, according to a press release from the Perry Police Department. According to the press release, officers arrested a 13-year-old male and a 15-year-old…
Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller, Commissioners sworn in at inauguration ceremony
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Hundreds of people gathered inside the Macon City Auditorium on Monday to celebrate Macon-Bibb County’s next four years of leadership. Mayor Lester Miller was decisively re-elected in May. He called taking the oath of office again…
UPDATE: Roads cleared after truck with radioactive medical supplies crashes in Monroe County
(UPDATED 12/16 at 6:21 p.m.) The scene of the wreck has been cleaned and the radioactive waste has been removed, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Per the EPD there is no threat posed to the public. All lanes are…
Macon Regional Crimestoppers focusing on Middle Georgia's wanted list
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…
More warm conditions Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will climb into the 70s across Middle Georgia Tuesday afternoon. This Evening and Overnight What was a cloudy morning gave way to a sunny afternoon. Skies will…
Elderly man dies after being struck by vehicle in garage, according to Perry Police
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An elderly man was killed after being struck by a vehicle inside a garage on Sunday. According to…
CURE Childhood Cancer Holiday Angels delivers a truckload of gifts to Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Atrium is about to have one of its biggest Christmases yet as…
Fatal car crash Sunday night in Washington County, GSP investigating
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead after a fatal crash in Washington County on Sunday evening, according to Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran. The…
1 dead after three-vehicle crash at Eisenhower, Pio Nono intersection
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One person is dead and another person is in the hospital after a three-vehicle crash early Sunday morning at the intersection of…
GSP: 2 killed in Friday night crash on Zebulon Road
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Tennessee woman and a Byron man are dead after a crash in Macon Friday night involving a sedan and a motorcycle.…
GDC reports second Middle Georgia inmate death this week
OGLETHORPE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) has confirmed Macon State Prison inmate Anthony Knight died on Tuesday, December 10. GDC Director of Communications…
Candy Cane Classic is back for its second year at Rhythm & Rally
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More than 800 players from all across Georgia and multiple states are currently battling it out in a three-day…
Georgia Promise Scholarship Program offers new opportunities, raises concerns for public schools
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Promise Scholarship Act will allow students attending underperforming schools in Middle Georgia scholarship money to…
Georgia Grown to host Christmas Showcase
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Grown is hosting the annual Christmas Showcase to help support local businesses and promote Georgia products. Marketing Coordinator for Georgia Grown, Happy Wyatt, says the…
Mostly cloudy weekend ahead
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cloud cover will be widespread over Middle Georgia this weekend. This Evening High clouds have been moving into Middle Georgia throughout the day today, however there is no…
Coroner: Man dies after crash in Milledgeville
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 70-year-old man was found dead Friday morning after experiencing a "medical issue" and crashing on North Columbia Street, according to Baldwin County Deputy Coroner…
Meet James Fritze: NewTown Macon's President and CEO
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – NewTown Macon is working through a transition in leadership after the death of former President/CEO, Josh Rogers, who passed away last month. Rogers became…
Macon-Bibb renames boxing arena at Freedom Park to honor Bishop Frank Ray, Montgomery brothers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County officially re-dedicated the Boxing Arena at Freedom Park as the Ray-Montgomery Boxing Arena on Friday in honor of local boxing champions Michael, Maliek and Mikhail Montgomery. The ceremony, held at the facility on Roff…
UPDATE: GSP says vehicle, suspect connected to Houston County hit-and-run found
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Demolition crews clear abandoned Macon hotel set to be imploded on New Year's Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Macon-Bibb County is set to demolish the former Ramada Plaza on 108 First Street on New Year’s Day. For more than five decades, the…
Bike Walk Macon receives $59k grant for pedestrian, bicycle safety
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bike Walk Macon received a $59,639.95 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). According to Bike Walk Macon, the grant…
UPDATE: Man arrested for fatal shooting at Green Meadows Apartments in Macon
(UPDATED: 12/13/2024): A man was arrested for the fatal shooting that happened on December 8 at Green Meadows Apartments on Log Cabin Drive, according…
UPDATE: Two dead after car accident in Monroe County
UPDATE (12/13/2024): Monroe County Coroner Joey Proctor has confirmed another fatality following a crash Thursday in Monroe County. Proctor says 13-year-old Jaelyn McVeigh of Monroe…
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office delivers gifts to Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It was A Night of Lights last Friday…
Residents and staff set to enjoy ‘Christmas at McAfee Towers’ on Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon is feeling the holiday spirit! Several events have already been held this month, and over on Gray Highway, "Christmas at…
Cloud cover begins to return ahead of the weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Clouds will gradually return to Middle Georgia tonight and tomorrow after a midweek window of sunshine. This Evening A sunny afternoon will give…
'Christmas and all that jazz' set for this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fabion Vicks and the Saint John Baptist Church are hosting 'Christmas and all that jazz'. The event will be at 2:30 p.m. on…
Three indicted in Houston County for human trafficking of 13-year-old
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) – Attorney General Chris Carr announced Thursday that three people have been indicted in Houston County on charges related to the trafficking of a…
Man charged for murder of 21-year-old Warner Robins man
(UPDATE 12/12/2024) A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal…
James L. Fritze appointed NewTown Macon President and CEO
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The NewTown Macon Board of Directors has unanimously appointed James L. Fritze as president and CEO of the organization, effective immediately. Fritze, who…
Kid Boss Market to encourage youth entrepreneurship, promote shopping local
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Achieve Academy is hosting the 5th annual Kid Boss Holiday Market. The event is December 13 from 10 a.m. to 12…
The Artist Gift Market at the Macon Mall is open for the holidays
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Are you still shopping around for gifts, not quite sure what to buy, look no further, because over at…