'Summer Safety Plan' underway in Warner Robins to combat crime
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - With the summer in full swing, officials in Warner Robins are implementing strategic measures to keep the crime rate down. Wayne…
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Georgia's Trail of Legacy and Lore includes several Middle Georgia stops
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Each stop on Georgia’s Trail of Legacy and Lore represents another story worthy of being told. The attractions along the trail,…
Family owned bakery uniting community members over baked goods
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Little Sweeties Cakery is a family-owned business that is offering events geared towards families and community. Pamela Johnson began baking nearly three decades…
More scattered storms likely Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Scattered afternoon storms are becoming the norm to finish the week and head into the weekend. This Evening Middle Georgia saw a wave of storms and showers…
Movie filmed in Macon hits theaters nationwide July 4
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A movie is being previewed in Macon at The Douglass Theatre in downtown Macon before its nationwide debut. It's called, "Sound of Hope:…
Animal shelters and welfare organizations team up to slow down rate of euthanasia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Data from Best Friends Animal Society shows that the U.S. is close to the organization’s goal of saving 90%…
Macon Transit Authority changing route names to make more identifiable
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority is renaming the bus routes to be more readily identifiable. The new bus route names will take place July 1. The revised routes are as followed: ROUTE 1: Vineville will be VINEVILLE…
Macon-Bibb Firefighters battle late night fire at warehouse
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Firefighters with the Macon-Bibb Fire Department were called to an old warehouse on fire in downtown Macon on Wednesday night. When firefighters arrived at the old Martin's Tack & Feed located at the corner of Sixth…
Massive fire destroys Warner Robins home
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A massive fire tore through a house Wednesday in Warner Robins, leaving destruction behind. The fire, which started on Baker Road just before 5 p.m.,…
Macon-Bibb Deputy Fire Chief speaks on water safety after Ocmulgee River drownings
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb Fire Department is making the community aware about the dangers while swimming in a river or lake after four…
Gang Task Force Center opening in Downtown Macon
UPDATE (6/27/24): Attorney General Chris Carr, joined by Senate President Pro Tempore John F. Kennedy and Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) Director Chris Hosey, announced the addition of…
Cooler temperatures but escalating rain chances on the way
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Humidity will rise tonight with increased rain chances taking over for the back half of the week. This Evening Scattered clouds from the…
Warner Robins prepares for Independence Day Celebration
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins is hosting the 41st Annual Independence Day Celebration on June 29. The celebration will be at McConnell-Talbert Stadium which is located at…
Hooters in Macon closes its doors
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - There's one less place to order some wings in Macon this week. This comes after Hooters off of Riverside Drive permanently closed its doors. The restaurant chain made the decision to close the location over the…
The Triple Digit heat is still on for today!
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all! Triple digit heat is expected to continue again for today. Make sure you practice your summertime safety tips…
Warner Robins Police Chief, artist speak on vandalism of mural
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man has been arrested, facing multiple charges after the defacement of a mural of…
Summer meal program helping feed kids in Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Even though Bibb County students are out of school for the summer, they can still get a free meal at the Boys and Girls Club…
Triple digits expected again Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - High temperatures around Middle Georgia will again reach the triple digits in many spots Wednesday. This Evening Skies will stay sunny around Middle Georgia while temperatures stay…
Middle Georgia union workers worried about presidential election
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Ahead of Thursday's debate with President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, Middle Georgia union workers tell 41NBC everyone needs to pay close…
Inmate found dead in Washington County Jail, investigation underway
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Washington County Sheriff's Office says an inmate was found dead in his cell on Tuesday morning. A jailer found the inmate…
Mentor's Project of Bibb County hosts conference to help local girls
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mentor's Project of Bibb County hosted the annual Summer Girls Conference in Warner Robins. Speakers from local organizations spoke…
City of Centerville prepares for Independence Day Celebration
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Centerville is hosting the Annual Independence Day Celebration in Center Park. Tess Chambers, Special Events and Marketing Coordinator, says that parking…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores June 17-21
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 17…
Macon ranks top 10 town to visit in America according to CNN
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon ranked as one of the top ten best towns to visit in America in 2024 according to CNN. Macon had high scores…
Triple digit heat expected
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all! Triple digit heat is expected to continue for today. Make sure you practice your summertime safety tips if you have to go outside. At…
Driver dead after fiery crash on I-75 in Monroe County
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A driver is dead after a crash on I-75 south Monday afternoon in Monroe County. According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office,…
Residents rally to save historic "New Perry Hotel" from demolition
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Perry residents are voicing their concerns over the potential demolition of the nearly 100-year-old "New Perry Hotel". The iconic building, listed on…
Two people in custody after vehicle of missing man is found
SPALDING COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people are in custody and have been charged with theft after Garland Warren's vehicle was found. According to the Spalding County Sheriff's Office, 62-year-old Robert Earnest Peppers and 56-year-old Kelly Gail Osborn have been…
Search warrant leads to drug arrest in Monroe County
JACKSON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man in Monroe County is being held in jail without bond. According to a recent Facebook post by the Monroe County Sheriff's…
Scorching heat is going nowhere for Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A cold front that brought a few storms early Monday will not bring any drop to temperatures around Middle Georgia. This Evening While a…
Monroe County Sheriff's Office reports drowning in Ocmulgee River
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff's Office says a person drowned in the Ocmulgee River at Popes Ferry boat ramp on Sunday. Deputies responded…
Macon Regional Crimestoppers seeks public help 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…
Dodge County Fire Department: Man drowns in Ocmulgee River
DODGE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Dodge County Fire Department says a man was swept under water by the swift current in the Ocmulgee River and drowned…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office investigating armed robbery at Family Dollar
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery that took place at the Family Dollar in Macon. The commercial armed…
UPDATE: Man arrested for defacing mural in Warner Robins
(UPDATE 6/24/24) The Warner Robins Police Department have identified a suspect and taken him into…
Cochran-Bleckley prepare for 4th of July celebration
BLECKLEY COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cochran-Bleckley County will host the inaugural 4th of July Independence Day Celebration. Melissa Barker, President/CEO Cochran-Bleckley Chamber of Commerce, says this event is free…
Very hot week ahead
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all! Triple digit heat is expect to affect the area this week. Make sure you practice your summertime safety tips. At least humidity will be…
Motorcyclist dies after Warner Robins crash on Elberta Road
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Police Department says a man is dead after a motorcycle crash Saturday night. According to a news release, the…
Bibb deputies report second drowning in Ocmulgee River on Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says a second person drowned in the Ocmulgee River Friday, marking two drownings in the river in…
Macon-Bibb County, River Edge unveil tiny cottages for homeless and mental health support
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County and River Edge Behavioral Health hosted an open house ceremony and tour of the Tiny Cottages of Macon on Friday.…
Thousands of Macon families benefit from Atrium Health Navicent’s food distribution event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Thousands of families in Macon-Bibb County were able to take home fresh fruits and vegetables, thanks to a…
UPDATE: Deputies identify man who drowned in Ocmulgee River while attempting to rescue children
UPDATE (9:45 p.m.) - Bibb County deputies reported a second drowning in the Ocmulgee River Friday night. UPDATE (4:15 p.m.) - Bibb…
Lady Tee's Cakes n' More celebrates grand opening in Sandersville
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Lady Tee's Cakes n' More celebrated its grand opening on Friday. The new bakery, located at 132 East Church Street in Sandersville,…
UPDATE: Missing man Garland Warren's vehicle located
UPDATE (6/21/24): The Spalding County Sheriff's Office located…
Macon Faith Strong to host Family and Leadership Summit
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Faith Strong is hosting the Family and Leadership Summit, which is open to everyone. Pastor Dawn Hodges says Macon Faith Strong is…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office looking for stolen tractor trailer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a tractor trailer that was stolen between the evening of June 13 and the morning of June 14 from an I-16 worksite. An individual stole a green 2017…
'Know Your Rights': A seminar to help parents navigate Bibb County Juvenile Justice System
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Parents with children in the criminal system, this upcoming seminar could give you some tools you can use…
Tropical Moisture for the weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all! An area of low pressure developing off the eastern coast of Georgia will increase rain chances to finish the week. Aside from the likelihood…
Bibb County Board of Education approves FY 2025 budget with raises for teachers, staff
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Board of Education approved the final adoption of the Superintendent’s FY 2025 Recommended Budget on…
Outside Studios to host new play at Douglass Theatre
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The award winning stage play, Secrets, will be at the Douglass Theatre for two weekends in June. Amanda Niqole, producer, says this play…