New app to combat homelessness in Macon-Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County is working toward its goal of having no more unhoused people in the city. While many people are still battling homelessness in…
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Storm odds drop Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The odds for storms will drop for most of Middle Georgia Wednesday following Tuesday night's cold front. This Evening Scattered storms are ongoing around Middle Georgia and…
Big Trophy Car Show to benefit Flint River and Farm School Park
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Legacy Group Development is hosting their 16th Annual Flint River School Park Car Show to benefit the Flint River Farm…
FVPD: One killed, two arrested following May brawl at Fort Valley party
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A brawl at a party on May 26 led to the death of one person and the arrest of two others, according to a Facebook post by the Fort Valley Police Department (FVPD). The Fort…
Local restaurants prepare for Downtown Macon French Fry Fight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – NewTown Macon is set to host Downtown Macon French Fry Fight on July 10. Locally-owned restaurants will sell creative fry specials as they…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores July 1-5
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here's this week's Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, July 1…
Byron to build 8,000-square-foot skate park with $250,000 grant
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An 8,000-square-foot skate park is coming to the city of Byron. A $250,000 grant from the National Park Service will go toward construction of the skate park…
Scattered storms likely this evening, some again tomorrow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Scattered storms are likely around Middle Georgia Monday evening and isolated storms are likely Tuesday. This Evening Storms have begun in the southern parts…
'Happy Days' music video shoot with Stacii Adams, Anthony Hamilton set for Sunday in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Teeger Entertainment will partner with Stacii Adams and Grammy-winning artist Anthony Hamilton for the "Happy Days" music…
$5,000 reward offered for information on puppy thrown from bridge in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification,…
GSP: 1 dead after head-on crash on Gray Highway early Sunday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One person is dead after a head-on collision on Gray Highway near Wood Valley Road early Sunday morning. According to Georgia…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office investigating Friday night armed robbery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a commercial armed robbery that happened just before 10 p.m. Friday at Circle K, located at…
Monroe County Sheriff's Office makes arrest after lengthy investigation, search warrant
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Monroe County Sheriff's Office Investigators made an arrest on Friday following a lengthy investigation and the execution of a search warrant.…
Family-owned business offers wine tours that feature local wineries
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Middle Georgia family is turning their love of wine into a business that features local wineries and provides tours for locals to…
Improved Macon-Bibb Code Enforcement working to prevent issues like 2019 Crystal Lake evictions, code violations
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As part of a 41NBC Follow-Up, we're learning about significant changes in Macon-Bibb County Code Enforcement. In…
Warner Robins man sentenced to 25 years for shooting at law enforcement during standoff
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Warner Robins man with a violent criminal history was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for…
Four teens arrested for shooting airsoft guns at patrons at Luther Williams Field
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office recently arrested four teenagers who were shooting splat guns and Airsoft guns at patrons that were leaving Luther Williams Field. The incident occured June 15 at 9:20 p.m. According to deputies,…
Macon-Bibb County Fire Department puts out fire at River Park Apartments
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department put out a structure fire at the River Park Apartments on July 4, according to Captain…
Old Time, 4th Event held at Jarrell Plantation Historic Site
MONROE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — In Monroe County, the Jarrell Plantation Historic Site held its annual Old Time, 4th Event on Thursday. It's been happening at the plantation since the 1970s. Folks…
Fourth of July celebrations a chance for growth for some Middle Georgia businesses
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Spending the Fourth of July at Lake Tobesofkee has long been a tradition for many Middle Georgia residents. This Independence…
Fireworks over Forsyth set for this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Forsyth Main Street is hosting Fireworks over Forsyth on July 6. There will be food trucks, live music and a firework show. TaKeimia "Kemie" Childs says…
Independence Day celebrations across Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Fourth of July is almost here and folks around Middle Georgia are preparing for upcoming celebrations. 41NBC has a list of local 4th of July events happening around Middle Georgia. Macon: Sparks Over the Park…
Propulsion engineer from Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex charged with obstructing probe of deadly 2017 US military plane crash
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — A former engineer at a U.S. military air logistics center has been charged with making false statements and obstructing justice during the criminal investigation into a 2017 military plane crash in Mississippi that killed all 16…
Sister Theresa departing from Daybreak DePaul this fall for new position
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A bittersweet announcement from Daybreak DePaul U.S.A. in Macon. Sister Theresa Sullivan who's been in Macon assisting the community, is now moving on to…
Dublin implements new gunshot detection system to combat crime
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The city of Dublin has implemented the "Raven Gunshot Detection System" in a move to enhance public safety and combat criminal activity, and…
Local leaders provide firework safety tips for the Fourth of July
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department hosted its annual firework safety demonstration on Wednesday, providing tips to keep residents safe for the…
Man arrested following drug investigation in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Warner Robins man has been charged with the distribution of cocaine among other charges after a search warrant was issued on Monday,…
Isolated storms expected for the Fourth of July
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Isolated storms could impact some Middle Georgians on Independence Day. This Evening A number of small storms have spread around Middle Georgia for the…
Increased safety measures for boaters at Lake Tobesofkee this 4th of July Weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Those heading to Lake Tobesofkee this holiday weekend are reminded to stay safe. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources…
Carl Vinson VA Medical Center opens new Outpatient and Women’s Health Clinic in Dublin
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center has opened a new Outpatient and Women’s Health Clinic building on the east side of its campus. The $16 million facility aims to enhance veterans' health care services with improved…
UPDATE: Missing Laurens County man found safe
UPDATE: Laurens County deputies say Lumley has been located and is safe. ORIGINAL STORY: EAST DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Douglas “Doug” Lumley, a 52-year-old man who was last seen in East Dublin…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office urges caution ahead of 4th of July celebrations
BIBB COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Deputies say celebratory gunfire is dangerous and against the law. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, shooting firearms…
Cochran-Bleckley Chamber of Commerce and Cochran DDA promoting local businesses through new initiative
BLECKLEY COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Cochran-Bleckley Chamber of Commerce and Cochran DDA is promoting patrons to support local businesses through Bleckley Bullseye. Ken Land, Director of…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office Outreach Section provides programs for youth
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As summer rolls on in Middle Georgia, the focus is on ensuring the safety of our youth and steering them away from…
Rain odds elevate Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Scattered storms are likely around Middle Georgia Wednesday afternoon. This Evening It's been a cooler day around the region courtesy of added cloud cover. Despite this, rain odds…
Inmate dead at Washington State Prison, investigation underway
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An inmate was found dead at the Washington State Prison, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. Torrey Forrester was found dead on…
15-year-old shot at birthday party in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A teen is injured after being shot at a birthday party in Warner Robins on Monday, according to a press release from the…
Macon-Bibb County Fire Department urges people to use caution on Fourth of July
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Fourth of July celebrations are underway across Middle Georgia and the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department is urging people to…
Some Macon-Bibb voters' addresses challenged
MACON, Georgia (41NBC WMGT) - A new state law that went into effect on Monday is taking a deeper look at voters' addresses. This is to make sure voters live where they say they do to make sure there's no…
Tire safety even more important as record Fourth of July travel expected
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — June 24-July 3 marks National Tire Safety Week, and according to AAA, a record number of Americans are expected to…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores June 24-28
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here's this week's Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, June 24…
Not as hot today!
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good Morning to you all! Today will be hot, but not as hot as we have been which is good. So get out and enjoy the weather for…
Bibb deputies make arrest in connection with February shooting at dollar store
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says a suspect is in custody in connection with a shooting at a dollar store…
NewTown Macon creates Hype Hounds Approved program to boost downtown business
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A program will allow dog influencers and their owners to promote local businesses to new audiences. As part of the program,…
Non-profit steps in to feed Macon children as Summer Meals Program ends
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County School District's Summer Meals Program has ended, but a local non-profit is stepping in to make sure Macon's children don't go hungry the…
A bit cooler Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia will see a bit of a cool down Tuesday thanks to added cloud cover. This Evening Partly cloudy skies and isolated storms are likely around the…
Georgia law enforcement ready to crack down on drivers illegally passing school bus
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - -- Starting Monday July 1st, Middle Georgia law enforcement is cracking down on drivers who illegally pass school buses.…
Macon Regional Crimestoppers searching for 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,…
Heat Advisory for today
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good Morning to you all! A heat advisory is in place for this afternoon! That means that heat indices will range for 100 to 108. We also have the chance…
UPDATE: Deputies say Garland Warren found; authorities investigate discovery in Butts County
UPDATE: In a separate Facebook post, Laurens County…