Winter weather expected tomorrow morning
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - All modes of winter precipitation are possible to begin the day Friday for parts of Middle Georgia. This Evening and Overnight Clear skies from the afternoon will…
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Inmate dead at Washington State Prison on Tuesday, investigation underway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- An inmate at the Washington State Prison died on Tuesday, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. Dontavious Carter was found dead on January 7. According to the Georgia Department of Corrections, the body was turned over…
Middle Georgia Regional Library receives $10,000 grant
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia Regional Library received a $10,000 grant to expand its digital library. The grant was part of a $50,000 total grant awarded alongside the…
Governor Brian Kemp declares statewide State of Emergency ahead of winter weather
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has declared a statewide State of Emergency, effective immediately, ahead of the winter storm. The State of Emergency will remain in place until Tuesday, January 14. The winter storm is expected to impact…
MTA announces bus service changes ahead of winter weather
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority (MTA) is modifying bus routes due to the uncertainty of the Middle Georgia weather overnight. MTA will begin bus services Friday morning at 10 a.m. and continue to monitor the roads…
Former President Jimmy Carter's Washington funeral underway, before burial Plains
Jimmy Carter, who considered himself an outsider even as he sat in the Oval Office as the 39th U.S. president, will be honored Thursday with the pageantry of a funeral at Washington National Cathedral before a second service and burial in…
Hancock County students prepare for Asynchronous Learning Day
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Due to the potential winter weather moving across Middle Georgia later this week, Hancock County students will have an Asynchronous Learning Day on Friday. According to the school district, students will receive assignments on Thursday to…
Warner Robins Mayor looking ahead to 2025, announces re-election
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Warner Robins continues to grow under the leadership of Mayor LaRhonda Patrick. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with Mayor…
Tips from Bibb County Sheriff’s Office to safeguard your Kia or Hyundai
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is sharing tips on how to make vehicles harder to target after an increase in Kia and Hyundai thefts. According to a press release, Kia and Hyundai vehicles manufactured between 2011…
Frigid conditions continue; winter precipitation possible Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will reach their valley for the week overnight tonight across Middle Georgia. This Evening A chilly and sunny afternoon will turn into a frigid…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office search for suspects in Clisby Place package theft
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for assistance in identifying the suspects who stole a package on Tuesday, according to a press release. The theft occurred around 11 a.m. on January 7 at…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office seeks public help to identify suspect in package theft on Craft Street
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for assistance in identifying a suspect who stole a package on Monday, according to a press release. The theft occurred around 2:43 p.m. on January 6 at a…
Macon Drinks shares mocktail recipes for 'Dry January'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As people set their resolutions for the new…
Local doctor shares resources for bariatric surgery, healthy lifestyle changes for 2025
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Atrium Health Navicent is offering weight management for people with a high body mass index (BMI). Dr. Robert Parel says bariatric…
Macon man sentenced to prison on Tuesday after distributing fentanyl in 2022
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon resident who distributed fentanyl and other narcotics into Middle Georgia was sentenced to prison on Tuesday, according to…
Atrium Health Navicent implementing temporary visitor restrictions due to increased respiratory viruses in community
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent is limiting visitors to help protect patients as respiratory illnesses rise in the community. The…
Macon-Bibb Commission approves charter change proposal to equalize term limits
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Commission voted 6-3 on Tuesday to send a proposal to the local legislative delegation, seeking a change to the…
Middle Georgia plumbing company shares tips to avoid frozen pipes
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The arctic blast in Middle Georgia could mean major problems to your plumbing. That's why Ricky Heath Plumbing, Heating, & Cooling is…
Perry Fire Department Prevention Chief shares space heater safety tips after recent fire
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It’s been colder than normal the last few days, and it’s getting even colder, so you may be inclined…
Phase One of the Lofts at D.T. Walton Project has begun
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Urban Development Authority and other development partners held a groundbreaking ceremony in the parking lot behind City Hall Tuesday to…
UPDATE: Skeletal remains identified as missing Dodge County man John Snellgrove
UPDATE (1/7/25): EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Eastman Police Department says skeletal remains found on Hawkinsville Highway belong to John Snellgrove, a man who had been missing since May 29,…
Frigid temperatures could lead to plumbing problems
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will drop into the lower 20s the next few nights around Middle Georgia. This Evening A clear and cool afternoon will lead to a…
Perry house catches fire Tuesday morning, space heater suspected as cause
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A home caught fire Tuesday morning in Perry, according to Perry Fire Department Assistant Chief Kirk Crumpton. Crumpton says the fire…
Crimestoppers asks for help finding fugitives from Middle Georgia
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…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores December 30-January 3
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.…
Barney Hester returning to Tattnall as head football coach
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Barney Hester is returning to Tattnall Square…
GSP: Passenger dies in Wilkinson County pursuit crash, driver seriously injured
WILKINSON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A vehicle pursuit started by Wilkinson County deputies on Georgia Highway 57 led to a crash on Saturday, resulting in…
Centerville City Councilman Justin Wright announces run for mayor
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Justin Wright, Centerville Post 2 City Councilman, officially announced his mayoral candidacy on Monday. In December, Centerville Mayor John Harley announced he would…
Warming shelter available to those in need at Salvation Army of Greater Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Salvation Army of Greater Macon, located at 1955 Broadway, has had its warming shelter open for several…
Bike Walk Macon bringing more programs in 2025 thanks to $60,000 in grant funding
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bike Walk Macon has secured a $60,000 grant from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety for the fourth…
Warner Robins warming shelter opens for homeless residents as temperatures plunge
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With temperatures dropping, the Warner Robins warming shelter is encouraging all locals who need warm shelter to come and receive service. The shelter at No Limit…
1 dead after head-on crash on Pio Nono Avenue early Sunday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One person is dead and another is in stable condition at the hospital after a head-on crash on Pio Nono Avenue…
Traffic delays expected across Middle Georgia Saturday as President Jimmy Carter’s funeral services begin
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Traffic delays are expected across Middle Georgia on Saturday as the state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter begins. Drivers should anticipate road closures and plan alternate routes throughout the day. The motorcade carrying Carter’s remains…
First weekend of 2025 to be cold
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will remain below average into the first weekend of 2025 for Middle Georgia. This Evening First Friday around Middle Georgia has been sunny and…
UPDATE: Coroner identifies body found in Flint River as man previously reported missing
UPDATE (1/3/25): Macon County Coroner Eddie Hosley says the man found…
Tim Lowrimore, Lester Miller and William Underwood make Georgia Trend’s 100 Most Influential Georgians list
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Three Macon leaders have been named among Georgia Trend's "100 Most Influential Georgians" for 2025. Mercer University…
Southern Pickleball Championship underway in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Over 1,200 players from across 21 states are battling it out at the Southern Pickleball Championship at Rhythm &…
Depaul USA Daybreak encouraging homeless to travel to available shelters, preparing for freezing temperatures
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Depaul USA Daybreak is encouraging homeless men and women to go to available shelters as they prepare for the upcoming…
Macon Water Authority announces planned water outage for Bass Road
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Water Authority (MWA) has announced a planned water outage for Bass Road on January 15. The Macon Water Authority (MWA)…
Georgia Forestry Commission encourages live Christmas tree recycling
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Christmas season is over and some Middle Georgians are wondering where to put their live Christmas trees. Throughout the month of…
KMBB hosting yearly Christmas Tree Recycling event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Looking for hassle free way of getting rid of live Christmas tree? Keep Macon Bibb Beautiful Board Member Janice Habersham visited 41NBC Studios on Thursday…
Macon man facing up to 25 years in prison after multiple bank robberies in 2022
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man is facing up to 25 years in prison after he brandished a firearm during…
New Year's Resolution Walk happening in Macon Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bike Walk Macon and and Walk with a Doc are partnering to host a slow-paced "New Year's Resolution Walk" around Amerson River Park Saturday.…
Laurens County welcomes first baby of 2025
MACON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Dublin-Laurens County’s first baby of 2025 was born on January 2. At Fairview Park Hospital, Ariyah was born at 5:30 a.m. and delivered by Dr. Lauri Bullen. Congratulations to Ariyah's family.
Hundreds gather to watch downtown Macon hotel implosion
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The long-awaited implosion of the 16-story abandoned downtown Macon hotel happened on New Year’s Day morning. Hundreds gathered in the cold at Coleman Hill…
Man arrested after domestic dispute, gunfire at Buffalo Wild Wings in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Juliette man Tuesday evening after a domestic dispute at Buffalo Wild Wings on…
UPDATE: Jones County deputies say missing 69-year-old man is found
UPDATE (1/1/25): Kwang Soo Kim has been located, according to a post on the Jones County Sheriff's Office Facebook page. "Update: Mr. Kim has been located," the post stated. "Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you…
Middle Georgia hospitals welcome New Year babies
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia hospitals are celebrating new babies in the new year. At Atrium Health Navicent, Karcyn Armani Howard was born at 1:40 A.M. on January…
UPDATE: Officials reopen exclusion zone after Macon’s downtown hotel implosion
UPDATE 1/1/25: Crews have reopened the exclusion zone and restored power to the impacted area after the implosion of the former Ramada Plaza on 108 First Street. According to Chief Communications Officer at Macon-Bibb County, Chris Floore, no damage has…
Man arrested after attempted contraband drop at Washington State Prison, investigation underway
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was arrested after an attempted contraband drop at Washington State Prison on Saturday, according to Washington County…