Downtown Dublin to host Chili Cook-Off and Fall Festival, uniting community after Hurricane Helene
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Downtown Dublin is set to host the 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off and Fall Festival. The event will be…
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The Grand Opera House adds Piedmont to its name
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Grand Opera House in downtown Macon is now the Piedmont Grand Opera House. The name change marks the beginning of a multi-year deal between Piedmont, which operates two hospitals in Macon, the theatre and Mercer…
Food Truck Festival to showcase local cuisine
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Recreation Department is hosting a Food Truck Festival. The event will be on October 12 at Carolyn Crayton Park from 11 a.m.…
BCSO opens Emergency Animal Shelter for pets who can't stay with evacuated owners
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – While Hurricane Milton evacuees are in Georgia, Bibb County Sheriff's Office Animal Services is taking care of pets in…
Alternative Baseball Returns to Macon a Year Later for the Second ABO Baseball Game in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia - (41NBC/WMGT) - Alternative Baseball, led by Taylor Clark Duncan, is a traditional baseball program for those dealing with autism…
Face painting tips for Halloween
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Halloween is approaching and there are many fall events happening throughout the month of October. With a full calendar of festive events and a month of costume…
Sunny and windy Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sunny skies and blustery winds will take over Middle Georgia as Milton heads back out to sea Thursday. This Evening High cirrus clouds have taken over Middle Georgia…
Sister Deborah shares vision for Daybreak, serving homeless community in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The new Director at Depaul USA Daybreak/Sheridan Health Center, Sister Deborah Mallott, has served with the Sisters of Charity for…
Lane Southern Orchards, Festival Park in Fort Valley open for Hurricane Milton evacuees
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Lane Southern Orchards and Festival Park in Fort Valley are open for Hurricane Milton evacuees, the Peach County Emergency Management Agency announced on Wednesday. According to a Facebook post, Lane Southern Orchards will provide self-contained,…
Gov. Brian Kemp campaigns alongside State House candidate Noah Harbuck in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia Governor Brian Kemp spoke at a "Get Out the Vote Lunch" at Fincher's Barbecue in Macon on Wednesday, offering…
Mercer offers free football tickets to Hurricane Milton evacuees for Saturday's game against Princeton
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer University’s Athletics Department announced on Wednesday that complimentary tickets will be offered to those displaced by Hurricane…
USDA approves temporary waiver for SNAP benefits on hot foods in 84 Georgia counties
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved a temporary waiver allowing SNAP recipients in 84 Georgia counties to…
Coroner: Person dead after shooting at gas station in Centerville
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A person is dead after being shot at a gas station in Centerville on Wednesday, according to Houston County Coroner James Williams.…
Forsyth church serving as evacuation center, giving away supplies to Hurricane Milton evacuees
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Maynard Baptist Church in Forsyth is a designated American Red Cross center for Hurricane Milton evacuees, and they're providing people with essentials they may have left behind. The church is also collecting items evacuees will…
As Hurricane Milton approaches, Florida residents flee to Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As Hurricane Milton barrels towards the Gulf Coast, Florida residents are evacuating to safety, with many heading to the Peach State. Middle Georgia…
Evacuation centers in Middle Georgia now open to those fleeing Hurricane Milton
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Pauline Rasmussen says she and her husband Ned have experienced several hurricanes together, but she had to convince him…
Roberta Police: 8-year-old boy released from hospital after shooting, 2 adults charged
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An 8-year-old boy is now out of the hospital after police say he accidentally shot himself in the leg with…
Piedmont Macon offers early detection services for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Piedmont Macon is raising awareness about breast cancer by encouraging screening for early detection and treatment during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.…
Below average highs expected starting tomorrow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Afternoon temperatures will largely be in the upper 70s Wednesday. This Evening A partly cloudy afternoon will see clouds clear out through the evening and into…
Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia raises awareness for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia is advocating for survivors during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. VP of Operations at Rescue…
Deputies: Monroe County man arrested after search reveals 50 pounds of marijuana
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Monroe County man was taken into custody on Monday after deputies say they conducted a search warrant and…
Macon native Otis Redding honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame star
LOS ANGELES (41NBC/WMGT) - Legendary singer and songwriter Otis Redding was posthumously honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday. The star, in the category of Live Theatre/Live Performance, marks the 2,791st addition to the famous…
Sister Theresa shares final thoughts, prepares to leave Daybreak Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Director at Depaul USA Daybreak/Sheridan Health Center, Sister Theresa Sullivan, has served Middle Georgia for nearly eight years and now her time…
GBI rules Bibb inmate death a homicide
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) Medical Examiner has ruled the death of a Bibb County inmate a homicide, according to GBI Public Affairs Specialist…
UPDATE: Man identified in deadly shooting in south Macon
UPDATE: (10/8) - According to the Macon-Bibb County Coroners Office, the man has been identified as 44-year-old Jason Elliott Mitchum, and the next of kin has been…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores September 30-October 4
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, September 30 and Friday, October…
Perry community comes together to help Wayne County after Hurricane Helene
PERRY, Georgia - (41NBC/WMGT) - The Perry community came together Monday afternoon to help Wayne County. The Wayne County football team was scheduled to…
Hurricane Helene recovery efforts continue in Telfair County
MCRAE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Telfair County was one of the hardest hit by Hurricane Helene in Middle Georgia. Elected officials and volunteers across the community are working to…
UPDATE: Missing Warner Robins couple found safe
UPDATE (8:15 p.m.): Mattie Brown and Isadore Brown have been located and both are safe, according to an update Monday night from Warner Robins Police. ORIGINAL STORY (3:19 p.m.):…
Cooler conditions coming for Middle Georgia as Hurricane Milton churns in the Gulf of Mexico
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Despite the warm start to the new week temperatures will begin to cool some as it goes…
Macon Regional Crimestoppers searching for 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, police departments…
Deputies: Woman arrested after firing gun near 'crowded sidewalk' in downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County deputies say a 26-year-old woman is in custody after firing a gun near a crowded sidewalk in downtown…
17-year-old arrested for armed robbery in Fort Valley, police searching for additional suspect
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 17-year-old was arrested for armed robbery, according to a press release from the Fort Valley Police Department. …
Team Trump Bus Tour rallies voters in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – "Team Trump" launched a three-day bus tour across Georgia on Friday, with supporters gathering at Bibb County Republican Party headquarters for the Macon stop.…
Foundation hosting warrant, record restriction clinic Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In advance of the voter registration deadline, the Helping Others Foundation of Georgia has collaborated with several organizations, including "Black Voters Matter" as well as the Macon Bibb County Solicitor-General's Office, to organize its third annual…
Deadline to register to vote is Monday, October 7
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Elections Office is reminding residents that the voter registration deadline is fast approaching. This Monday, October 7 marks the last day to register to vote in the upcoming November election. Tom Gillon, the…
Winners from the Georgia National Fairgrounds Fair Food Fight
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Chefs are going head to head at the Georgia National Fairgrounds during the annual Georgia National Fair Food Fight. Fairgrounds marketing director, Maggie Lane, says judges are working together to make final decisions about entrees and…
NewTown Macon Fair Food Frenzy begins tonight in Downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Looking for something to do this weekend? The NewTown Macon Fair Food Frenzy has you covered. 22 restaurants in downtown Macon are serving up fair-themed food beginning Friday night. The event begins on tonight on First Friday…
Kaolin Festival moved to Nov. 16 as Sandersville focuses on post-hurricane recovery
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The 2024 Kaolin Festival has been postponed to November 16 due to the ongoing recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene, according to a post on the festival's Facebook page Friday afternoon. The full plans and activities for…
Macon Bacon, First Quality partner to donate diapers to local non-profit
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Bacon and First Quality have partnered together to help Mother's Nest. Mother's Nest is a local non-profit that assists young…
Miss Black Georgia USA Pageant aims to promote empowerment
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Miss Black Georgia USA Pageant aims to unite and promote empowerment for young women. Executive Director of the Miss Black Georgia USA…
478 Music Awards to honor local musicians
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 3rd Annual 478 Music Awards are a celebration of entertainment and culture around Middle Georgia. The event is October 6 at Macon Banquet, located…
Man charged with voluntary manslaughter after deadly argument in Hawkinsville
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man has been arrested and charged with voluntary manslaughter, according to a press release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. According to the GBI, deputies with the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a…
GBI, Georgia National Guard in Wheeler County to aid in Hurricane Helene relief
WHEELER COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Wheeler County is still hard at work to recover from the damage of Hurricane Helene last week. On…
Cloudy with showers Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mostly cloudy skies and a few isolated showers are likely to finish the work week in Middle Georgia. This Evening Partly cloudy skies from the afternoon will become mostly cloudy heading into tonight. The humidity has…
Portion of Wesleyan Drive in Macon to close overnight next Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Wesleyan Drive from Bowman Road to Forest Hill Road will be closed to through traffic Wednesday, October 9 starting at 9 p.m. until Thursday, October 10 at 5 a.m. Macon-Bibb County said in a news release…
Macon church hosts Mental Health Summit
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Living Sacrifice Fellowship Ministries is hosting a mental health summit for the community. Pastor Hodges says that talking about mental health is important and he hopes…
'Georgia Magic' filling Perry Fairgrounds as Georgia National Fair gets underway
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – "If you're from Georgia, you know what Georgia Magic is," Georgia National Fairgrounds Marketing Director Maggie Lane said. The 35th annual Georgia National Fair is here. "It's a Coca-Cola on a fall day," Lane said. "It's…
What’s new this year at the Georgia National Fair
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia National Fair is celebrating 35 years of magic and will open Thursday. Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter Marketing and Business Development…
Gov. Kemp discusses Hurricane Helene response in stops across Middle Georgia
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) says federal funding is available for residents affected by Hurricane Helene in 41 Georgia counties, which…