'Bike with Dad' set for Saturday at Carolyn Crayton Park
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Several Macon organizations are giving families a chance to have some fun and learn the latest bike safety tips. "Bike with Dad"…
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Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores October 21-25
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…
Decision 2024: Meet Matt Moulton, candidate for Houston County Sheriff
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Matt Moulton and Arthur Lee Harris are on the ballot for Houston County Sheriff. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with Matt Moulton ahead…
Macon Regional CrimeStoppers thanks community for help, honors local law enforcement at annual luncheon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Macon Regional CrimeStoppers held the annual Crimestoppers Community Luncheon. CrimeStoppers is a partnership between law enforcement, media, and the…
Decision 2024: Meet Ken Vance, candidate for Georgia House District 149
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Ken Vance and Floyd Griffin are on the ballot for Georgia House District 149. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with Ken Vance…
Back above average tomorrow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will rebound into the upper 70s and low 80s after a cloudy start to the week. This Evening What was a cloudy start gave way to sunny skies in the afternoon today. Conditions should remain…
Man dead, woman arrested for shooting alleged intruder in Fort Valley
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead after a shooting in Fort Valley on Saturday morning, according to a press release from the Fort Valley Chief of Police DJ Flores. Officers were dispatched in reference to a gunshot…
Mary Persons wins 2024 FFA Championship
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Mary Persons Future Farmers of America (FFA) announced they have won two honors in the 2024 National Forestry Championship. According to the Monroe County School District, the FFA team took first place. The team participated…
Middle Georgia breast cancer survivors, doctors agree on importance of early detection
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The significance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month will never be lost on Stephanie Wright. It was January 26, 2020, when…
Decision 2024: Meet Floyd Griffin, candidate for Georgia House District 149
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Ken Vance and Floyd Griffin are on the ballot for Georgia House District 149. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with Floyd Griffin…
Jay's HOPE Foundation to host 19th annual Trek or Treat
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Jay's HOPE Foundation is hosting the 19th annual Trek or Treat. Executive Director at Jay's HOPE Foundation, Cindy Gaskins, says the event…
State Farm to host 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat: Halloween Howl
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – State Farm is hosting the 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat: Halloween Howl. The event is October 26 from 4 p.m. to…
Vienna woman sentenced to 12 years for massive COVID-19 fraud and firearm charge
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Vienna woman was sentenced to 12 years in prison for her role in a fraud scheme targeting the…
Macon man convicted in multiple 2022 homicides
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Middle Georgia jury convicted Brian Greene of murder on Thursday for the killings…
Central Georgia Greek Fest happening this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Looking for family-friendly activity for the weekend? Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church is hosting its 17th annual Central Georgia Greek Festival. According to Priest and Pastor, Father Theodore Ehmer, the three-day festival offers guests an authentic…
'Freedom is at Stake Get Out the Vote' Bus Tour stops at FVSU
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Freedom is at Stake GOTV Bus Tour is traveling to…
41NBC hosts Job Fair at Houston County Galleria
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - People in the community had their resumes at the ready as 41NBC hosted a job fair at the Houston County Galleria Mall on Thursday.…
Bike Walk Macon to host Macon's Big Bike Ride 2024
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bike Walk Macon is hosting Macon's Big Bike Ride, which aims to raise awareness for the need for friendlier, safer, and healthier…
Decision 2024: Meet Barbara Boyer, candidate for Georgia House District 143
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Anissa Jones and Barbara Boyer are on the ballot for Georgia House District 143. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with Barbara Boyer…
Rigby's to host trick or treat event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rigby's Water World is hosting a free trick or treat event for the community. The event is October 26 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.…
Monroe County Sheriff's Office recovers stolen vehicles; 2 arrested, 1 on the run
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two people are in custody and deputies are looking for a third person after multiple auto break-ins late Wednesday night in the River Forest and Riata subdivisions in Monroe County. According to the sheriff's office,…
Sonny Carter Elementary and Vineville Academy of the Arts earn Leader in Me Lighthouse Honor Roll recognition
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sonny Carter Elementary and Vineville Academy of the Arts have been named Leader in Me Lighthouse Honor Roll Schools for their exemplary academic growth, according to a news release from the Bibb County School District. "Lighthouse…
Slightly cooler Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A weak cold front is dropping temperatures and the humidity slightly to finish the work week. This Evening Skies will remain clear into tonight and conditions will be less…
Business community partners with new educators in Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Local business leaders and new teachers from the Bibb County School District met Thursday for the Bibb Education Partnership's meeting. Bibb County Schools…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office releases video of suspect wanted in connection with July murder
UPDATE (10/24/24): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in helping to identify a…
Cullen Talton, America's longest serving sheriff, honored at funeral service
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Hundreds of people gathered inside Southside Baptist Church Wednesday to celebrate the life of America’s longest serving sheriff, Cullen Talton. Talton…
'PeaceFull Parenting' to host class about childbirth, newborn tips
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – PeaceFull Parenting is hosting a childbirth and newborn class for expecting parents. The event is October 26 at LKK in Gray, Georgia. The…
Living Waters' Ministry launches The House of Hope Initiative
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Living Waters' Ministry opened a new facility that will provide shelter, support, and spiritual healing for at-risk youth in Warner Robins. Founder of…
Macon man faces minimum 15-year prison sentence for leading armed meth trafficking ring
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man with a prior federal conviction faces up to life in prison after pleading guilty to leading an armed drug trafficking organization supplying large quantities of methamphetamine in Middle Georgia, according to the U.S.…
Well above average temperatures expected Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures around Middle Georgia will be around ten degrees above average Thursday afternoon. This Evening Sunny skies from the afternoon will stay clear heading into tonight.…
Decision 2024: Meet Anissa Jones, candidate for Georgia House District 143
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Anissa Jones and Barbara Boyer are on the ballot for Georgia House District 143. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with Anissa Jones…
Houston County School Board names Dr. Richard Rogers sole finalist for superintendent role
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County Board of Education has selected Dr. Richard Rogers as the sole finalist for the position of Superintendent of Schools, with a final vote scheduled for November 12. Dr. Rogers, currently the district’s Deputy…
Former Forsyth-Monroe Chamber President/CEO arrested for theft
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Former Forsyth-Monroe Chamber President/CEO Rebecca Stone was arrested for theft on Wednesday, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Deputies obtained arrest warrants on October…
River Edge Behavioral Health breaks ground on new center
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – River Edge Behavioral Health broke ground on a new facility on Wednesday. According to Dr. Steven Corkery, River Edge Board Chair, the…
Decision 2024: Meet Noah Harbuck, candidate for Georgia House District 145
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Tangie Herring and Noah Harbuck are on the ballot for Georgia House District 145. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with Noah Harbuck…
Piedmont Macon to offer low-dose CT lung screenings, raising awareness about lung cancer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Piedmont Macon is offering low-dose CT lung screenings in an effort to promote early detection for lung cancer. Director…
Atrium Health Amphitheater to host Trucks and Treats
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Amphitheater is hosting Trucks and Treats for the community. The family-friendly event is October 26 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission…
Macon man pleads guilty to distributing fentanyl, faces up to 20 years in prison
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon resident with a criminal history admitted to distributing fentanyl in federal court on Tuesday and faces…
17-year-old girl arrested for shooting on Sandy Circle in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 17-year-old girl was arrested in connection to a shooting that happened in Macon on Sunday, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's…
OSHA cites Kumho Tire in Macon for safety violations after a fatal April 2024 incident
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Federal safety inspectors have uncovered that Kumho Tire Georgia, a Macon-based tire manufacturing facility, could have prevented…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores October 14-18
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…
Decision 2024: Meet Tangie Herring, candidate for Georgia House District 145
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Tangie Herring and Noah Harbuck are on the ballot for Georgia House District 145. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with Tangie Herring…
UPDATE: Arrest made in connection with deadly September shooting at Macon gas station
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UPDATE: Arrest made following discovery of decomposed body in east Macon last month
UPDATE (10/21/24): A man is in custody and…
The Arc Macon to host inaugural Halloween Bash
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Arc Macon is hosting the inaugural Halloween Bash. The proceeds from the event will help fund The Arc’s Summer Camp by offsetting camp…
Macon Regional Crimestoppers seek public’s assistance to capture 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…
UPDATE: Arrangements announced for Houston County Sheriff Cullen Talton
UPDATE (10/21/24): Arrangements have been announced for Sheriff Cullen Talton, who died Saturday at the…
Deputies: Break-in suspect leaves heroin, fails to open cigarette cabinet with key in lock
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Jones County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying a suspect involved in a break-in at the…
Man dead after shooting on Ibex Street in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead after a fatal shooting within the 400 block of Ibex Street on Sunday night, according to the Bibb County…
Sheriff: Suspect found dead after Crawford County shooting
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A woman was taken to the hospital after being shot on Saturday, and the suspect was found dead. That's according to a news release…