"Tasha Butts Day" celebrates late basketball star, new breast cancer screening initiative
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Family, friends, and former teammates of Tasha Butts gathered to honor the life and legacy of the late Baldwin High…
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Man dead after head-on collision in Houston County
BONAIRE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly head-on collision. It happened Friday afternoon on Bonanza Drive just north of Little Joe Lane…
Mother-Daughter duo raise money to fight cancer, offer resources through local non-profit
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Operation Slay Cancer, a local non-profit, is hosting the 9th annual Pink Soirée Fundraiser to raise money for breast cancer.…
GDOT announces overnight lane closures on I-75 northbound in Peach County for maintenance work
PEACH COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will begin overnight concrete maintenance on I-75 Northbound in Peach County next week, according to a GDOT news release. The work, which will span from mile markers 149 to…
Deputies: Log truck driver killed in Monroe County crash
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A log truck driver from Florida was killed Friday when his vehicle overturned on Highway 74, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s…
Warner Robins Police: Man arrested following beating of 65-year-old woman
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is facing charges after police say he severely beat a 65-year-old woman early Friday morning. 40-year-old Christopher Davis was…
Macon-Bibb County Fire Department hosts annual MDA golf tournament
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department raised money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association with its annual golf tournament at Bowden Golf Course on Friday. According to Fire Chief Shane Edwards, more than 100 people registered for the…
Macon-Bibb Health Department hosting car seat check-up event this Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Health Department is offering a car seat check-up event this Saturday, October 19. The event will…
'Wesley's Law' will help Monroe County officials respond to emergencies
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Thanks to “Wesley’s Law”, Monroe County officials will now be more…
UPDATE: Macon gang leader sentenced to 15 years in prison for illegal firearm possession
UPDATE (10/17/24): The founder of the Mafia criminal street…
Another cold night expected; temperatures begin to climb to end the week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will dip into the 30s again overnight for much of Middle Georgia before climbing into the upper 60s and lower 70s Friday. This Evening Skies over the Peach State will remain clear this evening and…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office to host prescription drug take back event on October 26
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration, will host the "National Take Back Initiative 27" on Saturday, October 26, where Middle Georgia residents will have the opportunity to safely dispose of…
Warner Robins announces road closure ahead of Saturday's Glow Run 5K
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Police Department will host the annual Glow Run 5K on Saturday, October 19, which will result in…
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear speaks to voters in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Gov. Andy Beshear (D-Ky.) made two stops in Middle Georgia on Wednesday, campaigning for Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of November’s presidential…
Woman sentenced to 30 months for assisting felon’s escape from Bibb County Jail
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon woman was sentenced to 2.5 years in federal prison Wednesday for helping a convicted felon and others escape from the Bibb…
Fox City Witches Ride to raise money for breast cancer awareness
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fox City Witches Ride is hosting the 3rd Annual Witches Ride to benefit United in Pink. The event is October 19…
Macon-Bibb County Fire Department maintains its Class 1 ISO Standing
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department announced its newest rating in the Public Protection Classification Report on Wednesday. Fire Chief Shane Edwards said…
Coldest night of the week expected tonight followed by another cool afternoon Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will dive into the lower 40s and upper 30s ahead of Thursday morning. This Evening Skies will be clear tonight as the wind finally slows a bit more as it shifts more towards the north-northeast.…
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says record number of early voters on first day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Early voting across Georgia began on October 15, and the state is witnessing a higher turnout than in previous years. "It started…
IBEW Local 1316 members rally in support of VP Harris
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As early voting begins in Georgia, The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) announced its support for Vice…
5 arrested after shots fired at youth football game in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A youth travel football game at Henderson Stadium earlier this month ended with shots fired and a "melee" involving several people.…
UPDATE: Man wanted in connection with hit-and-run death of 3-year-old now in custody
UPDATE (10/15): Deputies say John Paul Battle…
GSP: Man dies after Dodge County hit-and-run; driver arrested
DODGE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A pedestrian was struck and killed in a hit-and-run on Cochran Highway near Bates Road on Saturday, according to Georgia State Patrol…
Atrium Health Navicent introduces new technology to diagnose lung cancer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent has been using a new minimally-invasive procedure to diagnose lung cancer. Atrium Health Navicent cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Anthony Holden,…
Sweater weather expected Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will top off in the low to mid 60s around Middle Georgia Wednesday afternoon. The Rest of the Evening Skies will largely stay clear through the…
Early voting locations in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Early voting provides a convenient option for those looking to cast their ballots before Election Day. Here are designated locations for early voting in the 41NBC coverage area for the November 5, 2024 General Election. Early voting…
Visit Milledgeville to host 21st annual Deep Roots Festival
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Visit Milledgeville is hosting the 21st annual Deep Roots Festival. The event will be October 19 in Downtown Milledgeville. Entry to the festival…
Early voting underway in Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Tuesday is the first day of early voting in Georgia for the upcoming November election. People across Macon-Bibb were eager to cast their votes Tuesday morning. The Elaine Lucas Senior Center had a long line when…
Jones County Sheriff's Office searching for man connected to theft, firearm offenses
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man connected to theft and firearms offenses. Deputies are searching for 37-year-old David Raith in the area of Morris Stevens Road and Highway 49. Deputies are searching…
Mercer University's 'Building the Beloved Community' symposium begins Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer University is getting ready for the 19th annual Building the Beloved Community symposium. According to a news release, the event will feature…
Loaves and Fishes Ministry held annual Breast Cancer Walk-a-thon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – You might have seen a splash of pink in downtown Macon Tuesday morning. Loaves and Fishes Ministry held its yearly Breast Cancer Walk-a-Thon as…
Georgia National Fair announces second-highest attendance with over 545,000 visitors
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter has released the official attendance numbers for the 35th annual Georgia National Fair. There were 545,382 visitors this year, which is the second-highest attendance in the event’s history. The Georgia…
Woman dead after fatal traffic collision in Houston County, investigation underway
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman is dead after a fatal traffic collision in Houston County on Monday, according to Houston County Sheriff Cullen Talton. The fatal collision happened on Dunbar Road west of General Lee Road on October…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspections October 7-11
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — This week's Restaurant Report Card provides the latest food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, October 7 and Friday, October…
Monroe County deputies arrest woman after controlled drug delivery on West Johnson Street
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Monroe County deputies, working alongside U.S. Postal Inspectors, arrested a woman after a controlled delivery of suspected fentanyl-laced pills last week. According to a Facebook post by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, the controlled delivery…
Anchor of Hope Foundation hosts 13th annual golf tournament
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Anchor of Hope Foundation is hosting its 13th annual golf tournament at River Forest. Executive director Carrie Owen says they're a…
Macon-Bibb County Pedestrian Safety Review Board holds annual walk to remember pedestrian victims
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb County Pedestrian Safety Review Board held a walk on Monday to honor pedestrians who have died in the county.…
Loaves and Fishes celebrates 57 years of serving Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Loaves & Fishes, a non-profit in Middle Georgia, is celebrating 57 years of serving the community. President, Chloe Napier, says Loaves &…
Starting to cool again Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will return to the 70s Tuesday after being in the 80s to begin the week. This Evening Strong breezes have been present around the Peach State…
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…
Livestock competitions, animal exhibits a major part of Georgia National Fair experience
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Some head to the Georgia National Fair for the rides, some for the food, but others make the…
City of Dublin removing and collecting debris left behind by Hurricane Helene
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Dublin is still recovering from Hurricane Helene. Friday, city employees were in the process of collecting and…
City of Warner Robins to host Trunk-or-Treat, Food Truck Roundup
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Warner Robins is hosting a Trunk-or-Treat in conjunction with the Food Truck Roundup. Warner Robins Mayor Larhonda…
Fairytales and Friends to host Boo Bash
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fairy Tales and Friends is hosting Boo Bash, a night of magic, mischief, and mayhem. The event is Saturday, October 19 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at…
BCSO: Macon man charged after resisting arrest, shoving deputy
UPDATE (10/11/24): Tiynaan Hillard is now in the Bibb County Jail, according to the sheriff's office. He's charged with terroristic threats, simple battery on a law enforcement…
Family, NAACP call for transparency following Stephen Fossett's death
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Bibb NAACP, alongside the Fossett family, gathered outside the Bibb County Jail Thursday morning to call for transparency and justice following…
Fight Cancer in All Colors 5k to take place in Baldwin County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A breast cancer survivor in Middle Georgia is sharing her cancer journey and hosting a 5K to raise awareness about…
UPDATE: Warner Robins woman sentenced to 5+ years in prison after fraud scheme conviction
UPDATE (10/10/24): 33-year-old Emiliya Radford was sentenced to serve 66 months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, on Wednesday. Radford must also pay $298,042.72 in restitution to Dr. James C. Smith on behalf of Smith…
Fantastic Friday weather
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will be below average both in the afternoon and overnight to finish the work week. This Evening Skies have been sunny and clear basically all day and that…
Houston County man sentenced to 25 years in prison for aggravated sexual battery
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Houston County man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison without parole for aggravated sexual battery against…