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…
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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…
Man in critical condition after being struck by vehicle Saturday night on Mercer University Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 28-year-old man is in critical condition at Atrium Health Navicent after being hit by a vehicle…
Coroner: Wesleyan cross country athlete dies after cardiac arrest
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Wesleyan College student-athlete died Saturday after going into cardiac arrest, according to Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones. Jones identified the student-athlete as 23-year-old…
Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance to speak in Macon Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Republican Vice Presidential nominee Senator JD Vance will deliver remarks at the Edgar H. Wilson Convention Center at the Macon Centreplex…
Toddlers hospitalized, parents arrested after Macon welfare check
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The parents of two small children are in custody, and the children are hospitalized, after the children were found with injuries on Thursday. According…
Fresh Food Act of 2024 aims to reduce food insecurity, help farmers across Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) was in Macon Friday, to announce the Fresh Food Act of 2024. It's a…
Four prison guards fired from Central State Prison for "intentionally" not stopping inmate assault
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Four prison guards at Central State Prison in Macon were fired and accused of violating their oath by intentionally failing to act during an assault on an offender, according to Georgia Department of Corrections Director of…
Trainer explains importance of weight lifting while taking weight loss drugs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Weight loss medications are on the rise and Planet Fitness is stressing the importance of maintaining your physical strength and fitness…
Georgia State Election Board approves rule requiring hand count of ballots
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia's State Election Board on Friday voted to approve a new rule that requires poll workers to count the number of paper ballots by hand. The board voted 3-2 to approve the rule, going against the advice…
Rosa Parks Square renovations underway after years of planning
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County leaders officially broke ground on the Rosa Parks Square renovation on Thursday after more than a decade of planning. Activists and…
GDC: Telfair State Prison inmate dies after altercation
MCRAE-HELENA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Telfair State Prison inmate has died following an altercation with another inmate. Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) Director of Communications Joan Heath says…
Perry Players Community Theatre to perform 'Driving Miss Daisy'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Perry Players Community Theatre is performing "Driving Miss Daisy" from September 26 to October 6. Director, Hunter Hufnagel, says Alfred Uhry’s timely…
Temperatures climb into the weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Highs will push into the 90s for parts of Middle Georgia starting Friday afternoon. This Evening Partly cloudy skies from the afternoon should see a decent amount…
Macon Pride 2024 lineup announced
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Pride 2024 begins Friday. This is the fifth year of the 11-day event. Co-founder of Macon Pride and Chair of Special Events, DeMarcus Beckham, says it's…
5 arrested for multiple drug charges after being pulled over in Fort Valley, investigation underway
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Five people from Warner Robins were arrested for multiple drug charges after being…
Macon man files lawsuit against Macon-Bibb County after demolition of home
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County homeowner Eric Arnold has filed a lawsuit against the county after his house on Sunnydale Drive was torn down.…
Hispanic Heritage Month: NotiVision Georgia, Macon-Bibb County to host Hispanic Festival
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – NotiVision Georgia and Macon-Bibb County are set to host the 3rd annual Macon-Bibb Hispanic Festival to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.…
Abandoned area to be re-imagined in Pleasant Hill Historic District
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller, along with Macon Housing Authority CEO Mike Austin and Erion Smith from the Pleasant Hill Neighborhood Organization (PHNO),…
More sun expected Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More sunshine will take over the Peach State to finish the week as the remnants of Tropical Depression Eight break down. This Evening It's been a mostly cloudy…
Dozens of Hancock County residents frustrated over proposed millage rate increase
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Commissioners are holding another round of hearings on a proposed millage rate increase that would raise property taxes by more than…
Former Warner Robins councilman Daron Lee dies at 54
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The city of Warner Robins is mourning the loss of former councilman Daron Lee, who died at his home Tuesday at the…
Slope repair work begins next week on portion of highway in Wilkinson County
IRWINTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Work will begin next week on a slope repair project in southern Wilkinson County, according to a news release…
19-year-old found shot dead in abandoned Macon home, investigation underway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 19-year-old was found dead with a gunshot wound in an abandoned home Wednesday morning, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office.…