Thousands of pages of slave transactions discovered, made available to public
BIBB COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More than 6,000 pages of slave purchases in Macon-Bibb County are now available online, after they…
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UPDATE: Driver found guilty in passenger’s shooting death of another in 2019
UPDATE (3/1/24) - 29-year-old Brandon Tyler was found guilty on Friday of malice murder, felony murder and two counts of aggravated assault in connection…
Rainy day on tap for Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all! Hope you all are doing well. This morning we are starting off with cold temperatures and rainfall across Middle Georgia. If you are heading…
UPDATE: International City Experience has been postponed
UPDATE (3/1) : The City of Warner Robins has postponed the International City Experience scheduled for Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Perkins Park. The event has…
More rain expected for First Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An incoming surface trough will bring more rain to Middle Georgia to kickoff the month of March. The Rest of the Evening Cloud cover…
Cochran man arrested on aggravated child molestation charge
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Cochran man faces an aggravated child molestation charge after being arrested this week. According to a Facebook post by Bleckley County Sheriff Daniel…
3 Bibb County high schools earn 2024 AP Honor Schools distinction
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Three Bibb County School District high schools are being recognized for their Advanced Placement (AP) efforts. According to a news release…
Bibb County School District hosting Teacher Recruitment Fair for 2024-2025 school year on Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County School District will host its annual Teacher Recruitment Fair on Saturday, March 2 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The event will be held at Rutland High School, located at 6250 Skipper Road,…
Macon and Milledgeville Habitats partner to build homes for low-income families
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon Area Habitat for Humanity and Milledgeville-Baldwin County Habitat for Humanity announced a new partnership on Thursday aimed at bringing the…
Unlock your tax benefits with VITA
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Discover a helping hand this tax season through the United Way of Central Georgia Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Eligible individuals and families making $64,000 or…
Cloudy and in the 60's today
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Good morning to everyone! I hope the wind yesterday didn’t blow to much around your yard. This morning we are starting in the 40s with…
UPDATE: Man who escaped police custody in Telfair County now in custody
UPDATE (2/28) - The man who escaped police custody last week is now in custody, according to Telfair County Sheriff Sim Davidson. "I am pleased to…
UPDATE: Woman arrested in connection with reported kidnapping attempt at High Falls State Park
UPDATE (2/28) - The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office…
Brief cooldown expected following this evening's cold front
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The cold front this evening will lead to more seasonal temperatures the next couple of days. This Evening The cold front will bring…
Cold front will move through today bringing showers with it
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Good morning to you all!! We are starting off pretty warm this morning in the low 60s. This morning we are also seeing lots of clouds that…
Eastman Police asking for help as car break-ins spike
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Eastman Police Department is asking the community for help after a recent surge in car break-ins. According to Police Chief Billy Cooper,…
Forsyth PD: Suspects caught after armed robbery
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Three people were arrested after an armed robbery at 464 W. Main Street in Forsyth on Tuesday, according to a Forsyth Police Department news release.…
Forsyth PD: Motorcyclist dies in Monday crash
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A motorcyclist is dead after a crash Monday afternoon in Forsyth. A Forsyth Police Department news release says it happened at 260 Tift College Drive…
Cold front to bring rain to Middle Georgia tomorrow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An incoming cold front will bring strong winds, showers, and perhaps a thunderstorm or two to Middle Georgia Wednesday. The Rest of the…
UPDATE: Bibb deputies say Jarvis Sams found safe
UPDATE: Bibb County deputies say Jarvis Sams has been located and is safe. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking for help locating a missing man. Deputies say 53-year-old Jarvis Montaque Sams was last seen…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores February 19-23
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, February 19 and Friday, February 23, 2024. All scores of 69 and below (considered unsatisfactory…
Cloudy today before rain Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Man what a difference 24 hours makes temperature wise this morning! We are 20 degrees warmer this morning in the Macon area. Temperatures…
Bibb deputies: Man in critical condition after Monday night shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 39-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot Monday night. A Bibb County Sheriff's Office news release says it happened…
Clouds return tonight; wet pattern ahead
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warm but cloudy and wet conditions are likely much of this week. The Rest of the Evening While skies will remain mostly clear through the sunset…
Crimestoppers searching for five most wanted suspects in Middle Georgia
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…
25-year-old man from Florida dies in single vehicle car crash in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a single vehicle, fatal traffic accident. The sheriff's office said, the accident happened…
Sunny and 75
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Good morning to you all in middle Georgia! Hope you all had a great weekend! This morning we are starting off clear and calm with temperatures in the upper…
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2024 to be inducted Saturday in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Sports Hall of Fame's Class of 2024 Induction Weekend is underway. This year's class received their…
Forsyth native, Super Bowl winner Malik Herring visits Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Children at Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital in Macon received a surprise Friday morning when Malik Herring, a Super…
Dual-branded Marriott hotel set to open at Georgia National Fairgrounds in 2025
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Retreat Hotels & Resorts, the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority (GAEA) and the City of Perry have announced the construction of a new dual-branded Marriott hotel, set to open at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter in…
Donice Bryant declares candidacy for Macon-Bibb Commission, District 8 seat
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Donice Bryant has declared her intention to run for the Macon-Bibb Board of Commissioners District 8 seat. According to her campaign website, Bryant is a seasoned law enforcement professional with deep roots in the community. Born…
Sunshine returns for the weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sunny but windy conditions will take over the Peach State in the wake of this morning's cold front. The Rest of the Evening Clouds will work to…
Monroe County store offers affordable dresses as prom season approaches
Forsyth, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Many high school students are getting ready to attend the magical night with their friends. However, the cost of prom can be…
Houston County man sentenced 20 years after pleading guilty to trafficking fentanyl
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Houston County man was sentenced to 20 years, with the first 15 years to be served in the…
Youth Says History Month: A Black History Month event for the youth
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Jalen Aliyu is an actor, a chef, host, model and published journalist; and he is only 14-years-old. Jalen is also the Macon teen behind the YouTube channel, Jalen Says. The young journalist uses his platform to…
'It's A Block Party' is giving away free bags of groceries to all attendees
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It's A Block Party. Free bags of groceries being handed out to all attendees while supplies last. The grocery give-away is hosted by the Tex James Morning Show…
Macon-Middle Georgia National Pan-Hellenic Council hosting 5k and fun walk
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Middle Georgia National Pan-Hellenic Council (MMG-NPHC) is proud to announce the inaugural "D9 Dash: United4Scholars 5K." It takes place, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Amerson River…
Bibb County Sheriff seeks 6% pay raise for deputies to compete with Middle Georgia salaries
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff David Davis says his deputies need to be paid more, and he's pushing for…
Hundreds gather at Warner Robins Walmart for annual Black History Parade
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In honor of Black History Month, hundreds gathered at the Booth Road Walmart in Warner Robins on Thursday to celebrate Walmart’s…
Showers likely tonight and tomorrow morning
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An incoming cold front will bring scattered showers to Middle Georgia after midnight tonight and into tomorrow morning. The Rest of the Evening Cloud cover…
AT&T says its cellphone network restored after a widespread outage hit users across the US
AT&T said Thursday its wireless network was back after an outage knocked out cellphone service for its users across the U.S. for hours. “We have restored wireless service to all our affected customers,” the Dallas-based company said in a…
L.H. Williams Elementary to begin 2-hours later this morning due to power outage
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An urgent message sent out to L.H. Williams Elementary School families. The message was sent to 41NBC this morning at 7:22 a.m. from the Bibb County School District. "There was a power outage at L.H. Williams…
Temperatures in the 70's with increasing clouds today
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all!! Hope your Thursday is off to a wonderful start!! This morning we are starting off a bit warmer than…
Black History Month: Retired airman reflects on history making service
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - 93-year-old Robert Anthony Thornton made history seven decades ago at the age of 17 when he became one of the first…
Middle Georgia Regional Library dedicates book collection to Herbert Tuggle
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia’s first African American Head of Reference, Herbert Tuggle, was honored and remembered at a dedication ceremony…
Suspicious package found at Sparta motel
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Law enforcement officers responded to a call on Monday about a suspicious package at Sparta 7 Motel, located on Augusta Highway. Hotel staff reported a black…
Warmer temperatures and stronger winds arrive Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The wind will pick up out of the south tomorrow, leading to more warmth and humidity around Middle Georgia. This Evening A few cirrus clouds…
Man arrested in Monroe County for commercial burglary
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Reginald Corey Grier was arrested on Tuesday for commercial burglary, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Deputies say Grier was arrested after…
Traffic stop leads to drug bust in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies assisted a Georgia State Patrol Trooper with a traffic stop on Highway 68 North, Tennille, according to…
Man killed in east Macon house fire
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 65-year-old man is dead after a house fire in east Macon, according to Macon-Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones. The fire happened on Tuesday night…