Rain is expected for today
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning, everyone! Today, we’re waking up to slightly warmer temperatures ranging from the mid-50 to low 60s. Today we are going to see lots…
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Law enforcement search for suspect near Rutland Complex
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Numerous law enforcement vehicles we present around Rutland Complex Thursday, as students were being dismissed in a controlled process. This is according to a news release sent by the Bibb County School District. BCSD says the Bibb…
Warner Robins Food Truck Roundup postponed
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Food Truck Roundup in Warner Robins is postponed to Thursday, March 28th due to inclement weather. The event will be at Perkins Field from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be an Easter Egg…
Atrium Health Amphitheater set to officially open Sunday with first concert
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)—Macon is set to welcome legendary bands Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top for a highly anticipated concert on Sunday. It will be the…
Local Quilt Guild to host "Garden of Stars" show, proceeds go to children's home
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Heart of Georgia Quilt Guild will host its biennial quilt show, "Garden of Stars," at the Methodist Children's…
Atrium Health Navicent lifting visitor restrictions, modifying masking policies
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Atrium Health Navicent will be lifting visitor restrictions and modifying masking policies after observing a steady decrease in respiratory virus cases. As of March 21, restrictions limiting visitors aged 12 and under were removed. Masking is now…
Shamrock 'n' Ride Scavenger Hunt postponed
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Shamrock 'n' Ride Scavenger Hunt has been postponed due to expected inclement weather. The event will now be held on Saturday, March 30th. There will be 50 destinations, activities, and challenge for attendees within a…
Washington County Sheriff’s Office warns residents of scams
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the community of suspicious individuals attempting to scam residents, according to Sheriff Joel Cochran. The scammer…
Another wet end to the week awaits Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Rain is once again expected Friday and Saturday around Middle Georgia. The Rest of the Evening Cloud cover will ramp up over Middle…
Cherry Blossom Festival events canceled for Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Cherry Blossom Festival has canceled all official festival events on Friday, March 22 due to expected inclement weather. Third Street Park and the Festival…
Increasing clouds today, Rain Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning, everyone! Today, we’re waking up to slightly warmer temperatures ranging from the mid-40 to low 50s. Today we are going to experience partly cloudy skies with…
UPDATE: Monroe County Sheriff's Office finds missing 18-year-old
Update (3/21) The Monroe County Sheriff's Office says they have found the missing 18-year-old. According to Public Information Officer Anna Watkins, Hanna Lunsford was found March 21 at roughly 9:30 a.m. in her home. Original Story (3/20) FORYSTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)…
BSO: Vehicle fire causes traffic delays on I-16 in Macon
UPDATE (11:43 p.m.) - GDOT's last update on 511ga.org at 11:37 showed an anticipated event end time of 11:45 p.m. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A vehicle…
Sheriff: 1 airlifted after ATV crash in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One person was airlifted to a medical facility after an ATV accident Wednesday in the 9000 block of Georgia Highway 272. That's…
Sheriff: 1 dead, 5 injured after head-on crash in Bleckley County
BLECKLEY COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One person is dead and five others are injured after a head-on crash Wednesday afternoon in the 900 block of…
Some day cares in Middle Georgia extend hours thanks to grant funding
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you're struggling to pick up your kids from daycare by 6 p.m., there's good news. Thanks to a grant…
Changes coming to Macon bus routes
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb Transit Authority announces upcoming changes to bus routes. These changes will affect four bus routes and go into affect April 15, 2024: Eisenhower/Chambers inbound…
More clouds begin to arrive Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cloud cover will ramp up over the back half of Thursday ahead of the next low pressure system and rain opportunity. The Rest of the Evening…
BOLO: 2 wanted for theft at R&R Quick Stop in Fort Valley
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Fort Valley Police Department is searching for 2 suspects that may be connected to a theft at the…
Cherry Blossom Festival announces schedule changes for this weekend due to weather
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Cherry Blossom Festival announced updates to its events this weekend due to the weather forecast for Friday and Saturday.…
Bleckley County Sheriff's Office announces $30K in grant funding
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bleckley County Sheriff's Office announced Wednesday it has received $30,000 in grant funding from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety to fund mobile data terminals through September 2024. "The loss of one life on our…
Inmate stabs warden at Telfair State Prison during shakedown
TELFAIR COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An inmate stabbed a warden on Wednesday at the Telfair State Prison. Staff were conducting a shakedown to remove contraband from a…
UPDATE: Fourth arrest made in connection with death of 25-year-old Cortavius Ates
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Eastman man arrested for brother's murder
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The GBI has arrested 27-year-old Andrew Taylor of Eastman on one count of felony murder and one count of aggravated assault. According to the Georgia Bureau of…
Back in the 70s for today
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Good morning, everyone! Today, we're waking up to slightly warmer temperatures ranging from the mid-30s to low 40s. As the day progresses, expect a rapid warm-up, with temperatures reaching…
Fire destroys Johnson County High's baseball facility
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The building that houses Johnson County High School baseball's concessions, bathrooms and press box is a "total loss" after a fire Sunday night. According to…
BSO: Pedestrian in critical condition after being struck by vehicle
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A pedestrian is in the hospital after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday afternoon. Bibb County Sheriff's Office Public Affairs says it…
Warmer temperatures coming to Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will rebound to the 70s Wednesday for most of Middle Georgia The Rest of the Evening Skies will remain clear to finish the first day…
Daybreak's Greater Macon Sleepout raises more than $326,000
UPDATE (3/19) - The 11th annual Greater Macon Sleepout raised $326,909, which was above the goal of $295,000. Daybreak Macon announced Tuesday on Facebook the…
Monroe County Commissioner George Emami resigns
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — District 4 Commissioner George Emami submitted his resignation from the Board of Commissioners at Tuesday's meeting. Emami issued a statement during his resignation to commissioners…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores March 11-15
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, March 11 and Friday, March 15, 2024. All scores of 69 and below (considered unsatisfactory…
Sunshine in the low 60s for the first day of spring
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Good morning, and Happy Spring everyone! As we start our day, the temperature is in the 30s, making it quite chilly. However, there's good news ahead! Today, we can expect…
WRPD: Man shot in leg while walking on Oak Grove Road
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is in the hospital after police say he was shot in the leg while walking Monday night on…
Dozens arrested, thousands of dollars worth of drugs seized during 'Operation Wrong Exit' in Twiggs County
TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Twiggs County Sheriff's Office, along with other law enforcement agencies, made more than 50…
4 hospitalized, 1 arrested after high-speed chase and crash that ended in Dooly County
CRISP COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A woman is in custody after a high-speed chase Saturday night led to a crash and the…
Late freeze possible for Middle Georgia tonight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Freeze Warning has been issued for several Middle Georgia counties as low temperatures around the freezing point are expected overnight. The Rest of the…
Jones County deputies: Traffic stop leads to discovery of drugs; arrest made
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Jones County deputies say a man arrested on Saturday now faces multiple charges. Photo: Jones…
All 5 Houston County School District high schools named 2024 AP Honor Schools
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - All five of the Houston County School District's high schools have been named 2024 Advanced Placement (AP) Honor…
Crawford County deputies investigating shooting that left 15-year-old injured
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 15-year-old boy was shot in Crawford County on Thursday. According to a sheriff's office news release, deputies responded to a call…
Legendary rockers Barenaked Ladies coming to Macon City Auditorium
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Barenaked Ladies and special guest Toad the Wet Sprocket will perform at the Macon City Auditorium on October 25. Tickets go on sale on sale Friday, March 22 on Ticketmaster.com or at the Macon Coliseum Box Office.…
Macon Regional Crimestoppers searching for suspected criminals
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers Sergeant Greg Thomas visited 41Today to highlight the five most wanted suspects right now. Crimestoppers partners with media organizations, police departments and…
Baldwin Bravettes championship parade set for Saturday
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Baldwin Bravettes will be celebrated with a parade on Saturday after winning the GHSA Class 4A title earlier this month. According to the Baldwin County School District, the parade will start at 1 p.m. at…
FVPD: Man arrested, charged after allegedly choking woman in front of her kids
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man faces multiple charges after being accused of choking a woman in front of her children. A Fort Valley Police Department Facebook post says officers responded to Tabor Circle in reference to an assault.…
Macon's 42nd Cherry Blossom Festival underway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Community leaders, local government officials and dignitaries from Japan gathered for the opening ceremony of the 42nd Cherry Blossom Festival in Macon on Friday. The opening…
Mercer University names Ryan Ridder next men's basketball head coach
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mercer University announced Friday it has named Ryan Ridder as the program's 30th men's basketball head coach. He replaces Greg Gary, whose…
“Operation Wrong Exit” underway in Twiggs County
TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – "Operation Wrong Exit" is underway in Twiggs County. "Operation Wrong Exit" is an ongoing effort to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries within Twiggs County,…
Cherry Blossom Festival off to a wet start
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia has seen many wet weekends this year, and that is once again the case as the 42nd Annual Cherry Blossom Festival begins. The Rest of the Evening Afternoon thunderstorms will turn into evening rain…
Possum Hollow Festival set to return to Laurens County in April
DEXTER, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Possum Hollow Festival is set to return to Laurens County next month after a long hiatus. "Possum Hollow Festival 2.0" organizers are calling for vendors to participate in the event, which they say is set…
'Bikers for Bob Charity Ride' to raise awareness about cancer
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bikers for Bob Charity Ride, benefitting Bob Melvin, is March 16th. The ride is in support of Bob Melvin who was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma and…