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…
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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.…
UPDATE: Jones County boil water advisory lifted
UPDATE (9/18): The boil advisory has been lifted, according to the Jones County Water Department. UPDATE (9/16): Jones County Water Superintendent Brandon Stark says the boil water advisory was issued after an "unforeseen challenge" while crews were updating and expanding…
Juvenile arrested following bomb threat at middle school in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An 11-year-old was arrested and charged after posting a bomb threat online, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff…
Governor Tim Walz speaks, phone banks at campaign event in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Governor Tim Walz was in Macon on Tuesday making calls alongside supporters to increase voter turnout across Georgia. Speaking to supporters at the Triangle Business Center on Georgia Avenue, the Minnesota governor…
Atrium Health Navicent observing pediatric cancer awareness month, offers local care in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Atrium Health Navicent is observing Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month during September. Pediatric cancer is the second leading cause of…
Partly cloudy Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Rain chances will elevate slightly Wednesday as skies stay partly cloudy. This Evening While some clouds from the afternoon may clear heading into the overnight hours, a handful should stick around. They won't be enough to…
Warner Robins Police identify 15-year-old as suspect in WRHS break-in, fire
UPDATE (9/17): Warner Robins Police say a 15-year-old…
GBI: Former WRPD officer arrested, charged with sexual battery and violation of oath of office
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A former Warner Robins Police Department (WRPD) Officer has been arrested and charged with sexual battery…
'Night to Unite' brings Macon-Bibb County together to fight crime
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The annual "Night to Unite" event is being held in Macon-Bibb County on Tuesday. The event aims to promote the message of…
Warner Robins to host Burger Week
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins is set to host Burger Week from September 22 through September 28. Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick says the event will feature 23…
17-year-old Mary Persons High School student arrested for possible threat
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 17-year-old female student who attends Mary Persons High School was arrested on Tuesday for a school threat on social media, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Officials at Mary Persons High School were…
Tim Walz comments on Trump assassination attempt at Macon campaign event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz addressed supporters at a campaign event in Macon Tuesday morning, offering his comments on the…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores September 9-13
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 9 and Friday, September…
Governor Tim Walz arrives in Macon for campaign events, with schedule including a speech and visit to Atlanta
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Governor Tim Walz, the Democratic candidate for Vice President, arrived at Middle Georgia Regional Airport just before 10 o'clock Monday night. Walz…
Congressman Sanford Bishop, Georgia Democrats tout Vice President Kamala Harris's 'New Way Forward' plan
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rep. Sanford Bishop (D-Ga.) was in Macon on Monday to tout Vice President Kamala Harris’s healthcare plan, referred…
Montezuma Police: 3 arrested in connection with gunfire that damaged Macon County High School
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Three teenagers are now in custody in connection with gunfire that damaged the exterior of Macon County High…
Night to Unite kicks off with pep rally at Northeast High School
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Northeast High School held a pep rally Monday to kick off the Bibb County Sheriff's Office Annual Night to…
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…
A bit more sunshine Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sunnier conditions are finally returning to Middle Georgia after a cloudy weekend. This Evening Partly to mostly cloudy skies from the afternoon should largely clear out as…
Man arrested for armed robbery, aggravated assault in Fort Valley
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was arrested for armed robbery and aggravated assault in Fort Valley that took place on September 6, according to Chief of Police DJ Flores. Officers responded to the 100 block of Molette Street…
19-year-old dead after vehicle crash in Macon, investigation underway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 19-year-old is dead after a crash that happened on Jones Road at School Road on Saturday, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's…
UPDATE: Missing Bibb County man found safe
UPDATE (9/16): Carl Isiah Ford has been located, according to deputies. He’s safe and has been reunited with his family. ORIGINAL STORY (9/10): MACON, Georgia…
Democratic VP candidate Governor Tim Walz coming to Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Democratic candidate for Vice President, Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota, will travel to Georgia Monday night for a series of political events in Macon and Atlanta. The trip will begin with Walz's arrival in Macon…
Hillyer-Kernaghan House added to Historic Macon's 'Fading Five' list for 2024
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Historic Macon Foundation announced this week that the Hillyer-Kernaghan House will be its newest target for preservation, replacing the Willingham-Mcbrearty…
Crawford County Detention Officer turns himself in
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –A Crawford County Detention Officer turned himself in on Friday after being accused of providing inmates with a cell phone and vapes in the jail. Crawford…
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigating death of missing person found in Jonesboro
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a man who was reported missing on Wednesday and later…
Macon’s Sleep in Heavenly Peace chapter building beds for children, aiming for 100 by December
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The newly-formed Macon chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a non-profit organization dedicated to building beds for children in…
Picnic in the Park is moved due to a rainy weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Due to the weather, the Food Truck Festival planned for Carolyn Crayton Park on Saturday, has been moved. The festival will now be held at the Macon State Farmers Market, located at 2055 Eisenhower Parkway from…
Cloudy and wet conditions continue through the weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia will continue to see cloudy conditions with shower and storm opportunities this weekend. Georgia is stuck between two areas of low pressure:…
Perry Police vehicle rear-ended while assisting with traffic control on I-75
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Perry Police patrol vehicle was rear-ended while helping with traffic control on I-75 at the Exit 136 overpass on Friday. According to a Facebook post, the patrol vehicle had its emergency lights activated at the…
Downtown Macon to get Muscogee translation signage
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Leaders from the Macon-Bibb County community and the Muscogee (Creek) Nation announced Friday, the addition of street signs in downtown Macon that will translate to…