Cochran residents under state of emergency, curfew Thursday night
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cochran residents are under a state of emergency in response to severe weather conditions, according to a City of Cochran Facebook post. A…
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Wilcox County Sheriff's Office issues Thursday night curfew ahead of Helene's arrival
ABBEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Wilcox County Sheriff's Office says it's issuing a curfew starting at 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 26 until 8…
Mayor Randall Walker declares local emergency in Perry due to Hurricane Helene
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– Mayor Randall Walker has declared a local state of emergency for the City of Perry, effective today, ahead of the expected impact of Hurricane Helene. This declaration comes after the Governor of Georgia issued a statewide emergency…
Byron fire and police departments will continue to respond to critical emergencies during Hurricane Helene
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– In light of Hurricane Helene and the potential for severe weather, Mayor Michael Chidester has announced critical updates regarding emergency services in Byron. The Georgia EMS and EMA have recommended that Peach County EMS refrain from responding…
Mayor Miller declares state of emergency for Macon-Bibb County due to Hurricane Helene
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- In response to the expected impacts of Hurricane Helene, Mayor Lester Miller has declared a Local State of Emergency for Macon-Bibb County beginning on Thursday, September 26, 2024. The declaration comes as the county is placed under…
Baldie Con to celebrate Alopecia Awareness Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Baldie Con, an empowerment conference for the bald community, is set for this weekend in Atlanta. September is Alopecia Awareness Month and the nonprofit is…
Helene strengthens to a Category 3 hurricane as it races toward Florida, Georgia
CRAWFORDVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Helene strengthened into a major Category 3 hurricane Thursday as it barreled across the Gulf of Mexico on a path to Florida. The hurricane was about 195 miles (315 kilometers) southwest of Tampa and had sustained…
Governor Kemp activates state resources, deploys National Guard, and urges residents to stay off the roads
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- In preparation for Hurricane Helene, Governor Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency for all 159 counties in Georgia, activating emergency response teams and deploying Georgia National Guard units to respond to the storm’s expected impacts. The…
Georgia Power deploys 10,000+ personnel for Hurricane Helene recovery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- As Hurricane Helene approaches Florida’s coast, Georgia Power is finalizing preparations to address anticipated widespread damage and extended power outages across Georgia, according to a news release from the company. With more than 10,000 personnel mobilized, the…
VA clinics in Middle and South Georgia closed due to Hurricane Helene
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin, Georgia, has announced the closure of its Albany, Brunswick, Macon, Milledgeville, Perry, Tifton,…
President Biden approves emergency declaration for Georgia due to Hurricane Helene
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. has approved the state of emergency in Georgia in response to Hurricane Helene, authorizing Federal assistance to support state and local efforts. The emergency declaration, effective from September 24, 2024, allows the…
Flint Energies closes offices, urges members to prepare for Hurricane Helene
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia ($!NBC/WMGT)- Flint Energies announced it will close its offices in Warner Robins, Reynolds, and Upatoi on Friday, September 27, in anticipation of Hurricane Helene. While offices will be closed to the public, drive-thru lanes will remain open…
Georgia introduces ballot tracking on My Voter Page for absentee voters
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia voters now have access to a new tool for tracking absentee ballots, as announced by Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger on Thursday. This feature, available on the Georgia My Voter Page (MVP), allows absentee-by-mail voters to…
MTA announces bus service changes ahead of Hurricane Helene
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority (MTA) is taking precautionary measures to ensure the safety of its bus operators and riders as Hurricane Helene approaches…
City of Warner Robins declares State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Helene
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Warner Robins declared a local State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Helene. The State of Emergency…
Monroe County EMA activates emergency evacuation shelters ahead of Hurricane Helene
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– The Monroe County Emergency Management Agency has activated 3 emergency evacuation shelters as a result of Hurricane Helene, according to Public Information Officer Captain Christina Bramlett. Hurricane Helene was labeled an unprecedented event with rain amounts…
Macon mother, son sentenced for roles in decade-long theft
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two Macon residents were sentenced to federal prison and ordered to pay millions in restitution for defrauding a local business and the U.S.…
Hurricane Helene to bring dangerous conditions to Middle Georgia Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Hurricane Helene is expected to be a major hurricane at landfall and could bring hurricane conditions to parts of Middle Georgia tomorrow…
Dickey Farms prepares for Fall Festival
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– Dickey Farms is set to host the 3rd Annual Fall Festival. The Fall Festival is September 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Owner of Dickey Farms,…
Warner Robins prepares for Hurricane Helene
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - All hands are on deck in Warner Robins as they are currently preparing for Hurricane Helene. Staff at the Public Works Department located at 210…
Hawkinsville breaks ground on gas pipeline replacement project
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41 NBC/WMGT) — The City of Hawkinsville celebrated the groundbreaking of a 5.4-mile gas pipeline replacement project on Wednesday. The project was made possible through a $680,316 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous…
Deputies: Man arrested after barricading himself inside storage trailer in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested Wednesday after deputies say he barricaded himself inside a storage trailer armed with a gun. According to…
UPDATE: City of Perry postpones International Festival
UPDATE (9/25) The City of Perry has postponed the International Festival due to the expected impact of Hurricane Helene. The city released the following statement: "It is with great…
City of Warner Robins to host sandbag distribution ahead of Hurricane Helene
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– The City of Warner Robins is providing sandbags and sand on Wednesday and Thursday ahead of Hurricane Helene. The City of Warner Robins is taking proactive measures as they prepare for potential flooding. Sandbags can be…
Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sen. J.D. Vance postpones event in Macon due to severe weather
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Due to the severe weather forecast, two previously scheduled events with Republican Vice Presidential candidate Senator JD Vance in Georgia have been postponed. The affected events were set to take place on Thursday in Macon and Flowery…
Macon-Bibb P&Z to consider conditional use approval for 7-Eleven travel center, per draft agenda
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb County Planning and Zoning Commission is set to consider a proposal for a new 24-hour 7-Eleven convenience store and travel center at its October 28 hearing, according to a draft agenda released on Wednesday.…
Hurricane and Tropical Storm Warnings issued for portions of Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– A Hurricane Warning has been issued for the following counties: Macon, Dooly, Crisp, Pulaski, and Wilcox. With Hurricane Helene expected to strengthen, residents in these areas should prepare for life-threatening conditions, including extreme winds, heavy rainfall, and…
Helene strengthens into a hurricane and is expected to intensify as it moves toward Florida, forecasters say
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Helene strengthened into a hurricane Wednesday, and forecasters warned that the storm would intensify as it crosses the Gulf of Mexico on a path to Florida. The hurricane was about 500 miles (810 kilometers) southwest of…
Warner Robins training development and career center hosting grand opening for second location
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An organization in Warner Robins is hosting a grand opening Wednesday for its second training location. Star Innovative Coaching is a training development and career center. With its partner, the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, they…
Houston County deputies seeking information on deadly hit-and-run
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Houston County Sheriff's Office is looking for the driver of a white pickup truck that was traveling near the site of a…
Warner Robins hosts first SBA 'Small Business Takeoff Event' in Georgia
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins is the first city in the state to host a special town…
Nurse Navigators to assist cancer patients at Piedmont Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Piedmont Macon's oncology program is helping cancer patients through the Nurse Navigator program. Manager of Oncology Services at Piedmont Macon, Kimberly Lewis, says…
Big Brothers Big Sisters, Laurens County Schools set to renew partnership
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Heart of Georgia is renewing its mentor partnership with the Laurens County School District after a 13-year hiatus. East Laurens and West Laurens High Schools will be expanding support services…
One more calm day ahead of Helene
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Wednesday will see mostly cloudy skies and a few storm opportunities before Helene starts to impact the region Thursday. This Evening Partly cloudy skies will…
24 arrested during Operation Summer Heat
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – 24 people were arrested during Operation Summer Heat, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, alongside other agencies, made several arrests…
Forsyth Main Street to host Fall Festival, Community Yard Sale
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Forsyth Main Street is hosting a fall festival and community yard sale. Main Street Forsyth Coordinator, Kemie Childs, says the last time…
Walking School Bus audit in Fort Hill aims to improve safety for students
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful, along with United Way of Central Georgia and various community volunteers, participated in a Walking School Bus Audit for Burdell-Hunt…
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. hosting community resource fair
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Delta Pi Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. is hosting "Greater Together: A Community Resource Fair." The resource fair is October 6th from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event will be at…
Tropical Storm Helene forms in the Caribbean Sea, will become a hurricane and move toward US, forecasters say
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Helene formed Tuesday in the Caribbean Sea and will strengthen into a major hurricane while moving north toward the U.S., forecasters said. Hurricane watches have been issued for parts of Cuba, Mexico and a stretch of…
Mercer student dies after collapsing during intramural soccer game
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Mercer student has died after collapsing during an intramural soccer game Monday night, according to a statement from Mercer University. Mason Sells,…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores September 16-20
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…
GBI: 2 arrested, including Dodge County deputy, in sexual exploitation of children investigation
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) says a Dodge County Sheriff's Office deputy has been arrested and faces multiple…
Macon Regional Crimestoppers seek public’s help 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…
Bibb deputies looking for 17-year-old in connection with August murder
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County deputies are asking for help locating a 17-year-old who's wanted in connection with the death of a 20-year-old last month.…
Man dead after being struck by forklift at farm in Monroe County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead after being struck with a forklift on Monday morning, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. According…
Macon Recovers, Mercer University host Georgia Recovers Bus stop
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - September is National Recovery Month and the Georgia Recovers Bus has been on what they call a historic journey planning to make 63…
Feagin Mill Middle School Earns 2024 National Blue Ribbon School Award
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Feagin Mill Middle School has earned a prestigious spot among the nation’s top schools as one of the 2024 National Blue…
Better Business Bureau, Goodwill of Middle Georgia to host shred day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Better Business Bureau and Goodwill of Middle Georgia are hosting Shred Day in Macon. Shred Day is open to the…
2nd annual Black Business and Community event attracts star-studded guests, strong community support
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The 2nd annual Black Business and Community Expo, held on Saturday at the Macon Coliseum, brought together the community…
Deputies: Woman dead after single-car crash early Sunday on Shurling Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 24-year-old woman died after a single-car crash in East Macon early Sunday. According to a Bibb County Sheriff's Office news…