Thunderstorms to get Thursday rolling
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A warm front will warm temperatures and bring showers tonight before a cold front brings thunderstorms tomorrow morning. This Evening and Overnight It’s been a mixed weather…
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Macon-Bibb County demolishes blighted building, aims to improve access to Carolyn Crayton Park
Macon, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County officials demolished a vacant, blighted building in downtown Macon on Wednesday morning as part of an ongoing…
Local State Senator introduces bill to combat chronic absenteeism in Georgia schools
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia Senate President Pro Tempore John F. Kennedy (R–Macon) has introduced legislation aimed at addressing chronic absenteeism in schools across the state. Senate Bill 123 seeks to provide targeted support for students, ensuring they have the resources needed…
Bibb County School District celebrates Black History Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) – The Bibb County School District is honoring Black History Month throughout February with a variety of engaging events across its schools, according to a news release. Students, faculty, and community members are invited to participate…
Baldwin County School District to host final HB 581 hearing
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) – The Baldwin County School District will hold its third and final public hearing on February 13, to discuss potentially opting out of Georgia House Bill 581. The hearing will take place at the Baldwin County…
Houston County Board of Education announces new principal hires
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - The Houston County Board of Education announced Dr. Art Billings as the new principal of Perry High School and Mrs. Kasey Hopkins as the principal of Matt Arthur Elementary during its meeting Tuesday. Dr. Billings…
Jones County hires Justin Montgomery as new head football coach
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Board of Education voted Tuesday night to approve the hiring of Justin Montgomery as the new head football coach…
Georgia congressman reintroduces bill targeting roadway protests
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.) has reintroduced the Safe Passage on Interstates Act, which would make protests that intentionally obstruct interstate highways illegal. The reintroduction of…
NCHD confirms eggs are safe to eat amid Bird Flu concerns
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As the Bird Flu outbreak continues across the country, many consumers are asking the same question: Is it safe to…
Macon man among 17 arrested in GBI child exploitation crackdown
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A statewide investigation targeting online child exploitation has resulted in the arrest of 17 people, including a Macon man, the Georgia Bureau…
Piedmont to host "Healthy Heart Screening" during American Heart Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Piedmont Macon is sharing tips and encouraging heart healthy habits for the community in honor of American Heart Month. Piedmont Macon’s Director of Cardiovascular…
Shower odds and wind to increase tomorrow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The stationary front becoming a warm front will lead to more wind and some showers for Middle Georgia. This Evening Overcast skies will remain across Middle Georgia in what has been a much cooler than expected…
Child hospitalized after truck crash in Monroe County; driver cited
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A child is in the hospital after a truck crashed into a ditch at the intersection of Highway 74 and Highway…
Tubman Museum exhibit sheds light on runaway slave ads in Macon’s history
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Glimpses into what it took to break free from slavery are on display at the Tubman Museum this month. In…
New Data: Bibb and Houston County students struggle with post-pandemic learning loss
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Tracking data from the Education Recovery Scorecard shows that students in Bibb and Houston counties continue to struggle with learning…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office investigating bomb threat on Tuesday morning
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a bomb threat was made Tuesday morning, according to a news release. Deputies responded…
UPDATE: Man wanted in connection to December double shooting taken into custody in Macon
UPDATE (2/11/25): Bibb County deputies…
Georgia lifts poultry activity suspension after bird flu containment
(41NBC/WMGT/CNN)- The Georgia Department of Agriculture has officially lifted the suspension on poultry activities, a move that marks a significant step toward industry recovery in one of the country’s top poultry-producing states. The restrictions were originally put in place in…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores February 3-7
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…
Monroe County now covering firefighter training costs to recruit more talent
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Monroe County is addressing its firefighter shortage by covering the cost of training for the first time. “We’re providing all of…
A judge won't order a new election in a Georgia state House district despite ballot errors
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia state House member won't face a new election after a judge ruled there wasn't enough evidence to prove voters who received the wrong ballots swayed the race's outcome. Senior Judge Gary McCorvey on Monday declined…
Macon Regional Crimestoppers urges public to help find suspect wanted for terroristic threats
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…
Alice Cooper to rock Macon on May 3 at Atrium Health Amphitheater
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rock legend Alice Cooper is bringing his signature shock-rock spectacle to Macon's Atrium Health Amphitheater on Saturday, May 3, according…
Wesleyan College announces partnership with Central Georgia Coalition of Black Businesses
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The future is changing at Wesleyan College as the college teams up with the Central Georgia Coalition of Black Businesses for…
Shower odds climb Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A stalled out cold front over the Peach State will bring some rain chances to Middle Georgia starting tonight. This Evening It’s been a mostly cloudy start to…
Rep. Dale Washburn introduces new school zone camera ban bill
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – State Representative Dale Washburn recently introduced House Bill 225, which would ban school zone speed cameras. According to a news release, Representative Washburn's legislation would repeal House Bill 978, which passed in 2018 and allowed for the…
12-year-old dies after motocross crash in Crawford County
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 12-year-old boy died after being injured during a motocross event in Crawford County on Saturday, according to Sheriff Lewis Walker. Walker says…
Kidz Bop Live coming to Atrium Health Amphitheater on August 8
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Families can get ready for a high-energy night of music when Kidz Bop Live comes to the Atrium Health Amphitheater on Friday, August 8, according to the venue’s website. The concert is set to begin at…
Macon Town Hall to address LGBTQ+ legislation, marginalized communities
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Town Hall is set for Wednesday night in Macon to discuss legislation impacting the LGBTQ+ community and other marginalized groups. The Human…
3 arrested in Laurens County for smuggling drugs, gun to local prison
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three people were arrested after attempting to transport contraband to a local prison, according to the Laurens County Sheriff's Office.…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office looking for suspect connected to armed robbery in Macon on Sunday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a suspect connected to an armed robbery that took…
Big Brothers Big Sisters calls for mentors to help shape Middle Georgia’s youth
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Studies have shown that mentoring is a societal solution with real, tangible impact on the economic successes of young…
Third graders thrive at Market Day event in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Young entrepreneurs packed the conference center inside the Health Pavilion in Warner Robins on Friday. More than 2,000 third graders from…
Miller Fine Arts Magnet Middle School holds Career Fair
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It’s National Counselors Week, and Miller Fine Arts Magnet Middle School held a Career Fair on Friday. Many different businesses were in attendance,…
Warm and muggy weekend ahead
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures and humidity will remain well above average for early February this weekend. This Evening It is First Friday in Middle Georgia and the weather is overall…
Sheriff: Two arrested in Bleckley County following K-9 alert
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bleckley County deputies arrested two people on drug charges Thursday after a traffic stop led to the discovery of suspected methamphetamine, according to…
Monroe County Sheriff’s Office arrests two in separate drug busts
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people were arrested this week after the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office executed multiple search warrants in connection to illegal drug…
Johnson County Sheriff’s Office arrests two in drug and firearm investigation
ADRIAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Johnson County man accused of conducting illegal prison drops has been arrested, along with his girlfriend, after law enforcement reported…
Gray Police investigating possible misuse of Jones County Touchdown Club funds
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Gray Police are investigating the "possible misappropriation of funds related to the Jones County High School Touchdown Club," according to an…
Federal judge halts White House plan to cut federal workforce
(NBC NEWS)- A federal judge has temporarily halted the White House’s effort to shrink the federal workforce, delaying planned job cuts until at least a Monday…
Judge rules Georgia railroad can seize land near Sparta as landowners vow to fight
ATLANTA (AP) — A judge has ruled that a Georgia railroad can buy land against the will of property owners to build a track, rebuffing a challenge that a libertarian group hoped could make it harder to use eminent domain to take…
Tax season: Filing deadlines, refund tracking, and free IRS programs
(CNN)- Tax season is officially underway, and the IRS expects 140 million taxpayers to file their returns by the April 15 deadline. For those expecting a refund, the IRS advises that filing electronically is the fastest way to receive your…
Two GMC Prep Bulldogs sign on National Signing Day
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two senior GMC Bulldogs signed their letters of intent on Wednesday to play their respective sport at the next level. Hannah Garner signed her letter…
Three Jones County seniors sign on National Signing day
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Three Jones County seniors signed on Wednesday to play their respective sports at the next level. Football: Devin Edmonds -…
Four Baldwin Braves football players sign letters of intent
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Four Baldwin senior football players signed their letters of intent on Wednesday to play at the next level. LJ…
Five Northside Eagles sign on National Signing Day
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Five Northside Eagles seniors signed to play their sports at the next level. Madison Cameron will continue her track career at…
Two Stratford seniors sign on National Signing Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two Stratford Eaglettes signed their letters of intent to play their sport at the next level. Tessa Morehead will continue her soccer career at Penn…
Central's Nikee Walker signs with Clayton State
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Central senior linebacker Nikee Walker signed his letter of intent Wednesday to continue to play football at Clayton State…
Five Northeast football players sign letters of intent
MACON, Georgia - (41NBC/WMGT) - Five Northeast student-athletes signed their letters of intent on National Signing Day to continue to play football at the…
Eight Perry Panthers sign on signing day
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Eight Perry seniors signed on the dotted line Wednesday to continue to play their favorite sports…