Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting after domestic dispute in Laurens County identified
UPDATE (8/16 at 10:53 a.m.) The man has been identified as 31-year-old Curtis “CJ” Glen Purvis Jr. of McRae-Helena, according to the Georgia Bureau…
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Man arrested after shooting on Riverside Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that happened in the 1000 block of Riverside Drive on Thursday, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. Deputies say the incident was called into the…
More sun Friday as high school football begins
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Rain chances will remain low to finish the work week as the sun sticks around. This Evening Mostly sunny skies from the afternoon should…
Marrow 41 farm-to-table restaurant in Bolingbroke closes permanently
BOLINGBROKE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Marrow 41, a farm-to-table restaurant in Bolingbroke, has closed its doors effective immediately, according to an announcement made late Tuesday on the restaurant’s Facebook page by Chef Josh Howard and the restaurant team. "It is with…
Monroe County deputies arrest two in Betsy Lynn Subdivision bust
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Jennifer Lynn Franklin aka "Hollywood" and James Walter Hickman aka "Mason" on Wednesday after a search…
North and South Peach Parks will get Flock cameras in effort to improve safety
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Peach County Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 in support of a Flock camera system at North Peach…
Atlanta woman sentenced to 20 years for supplying meth and fentanyl to Middle Georgia drug network
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) - A woman who supplied large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl to a Middle Georgia drug trafficking organization has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison. According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for…
More sun Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More sun will return to Middle Georgia Thursday on the northern side of a frontal boundary. This Evening Partly cloudy skies will give way to a few less clouds…
'Opportunity of a lifetime': Baldwin Schools Superintendent Dr. Noris Price announces retirement
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Dr. Noris Price, Superintendent of the Baldwin County School District, announced her retirement effective June 30, 2025, during the Board…
UPDATE: Man identified after fatal head-on collision on Tucker Road
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has identified the man who died as…
More clouds and a slight uptick in rain odds Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Partly cloudy skies and a couple of isolated storms will be possible Wednesday following a sunny start to the week. This Evening…
Jones County deputies find 14-year-old with marijuana during Highway 49 patrol
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Jones County Sheriff's Office patrol turned into an unexpected encounter when deputies discovered a 14-year-old carrying marijuana on Highway 49. According to a sheriff's office Facebook post, Corporal Sullivan and Deputy Reno offered the teenager…
Macon-Bibb first municipality in Georgia to have free period products in government buildings
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County is the first municipality in Georgia and one of few across the country to have free period…
UPDATE: GBI identifies man killed in officer-involved shooting in Warner Robins
UPDATE (8/13/24): The man accused of opening fire on Warner Robins police officers was declared dead Monday night after being taken to a local hospital…
Fire alarm triggers evacuation at Washington County High School
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A fire alarm at Washington County High School triggered a midday evacuation on Tuesday after a piece of cafeteria equipment malfunctioned. According to a Washington County High School Facebook post, smoke set off the fire alarm…
David Perdue Elementary holding annual donation drive for Central Georgia Cancer Care
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An elementary school in Warner Robins is holding its annual Donation Drive to benefit Central Georgia Cancer…
Middle Georgia Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores (August 5–9, 2024)
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…
First Middle Georgia school for dyslexic students opens this week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Roberts Academy at Mercer University will begin classes on Wednesday. The new academy is a transitional school for 2nd through 5th grade…
New medianettes added to address pedestrian safety on Gray Highway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - You may have noticed a few changes over on Gray Highway. District 3 Commissioner Elaine Lucas and Commissioner-Elect Stanley Stewart held a…
Man wanted for shooting at Cornbreads Club in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Washington County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man wanted in connection to a shooting at a club outside of…
Humidity down to start the new week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Dew points around Middle Georgia have dropped into the 60s thanks to a stalled out cold front. This Evening A sunny afternoon will give way…
Monroe County Sheriff's Office needs help identifying suspects in entering auto, property damage case
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying suspects involved in an entering auto and property…
Man wanted for conspiracy to commit murder arrested for car break-ins in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man wanted out of Bibb County for conspiracy to commit murder was arrested after a multiple…
Cherry Blossom Festival announces 2024 Veterans Day events
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Cherry Blossom Festival has announced its event schedule for its 2024 Veterans Day events in Macon-Bibb County this November. A portion of proceeds…
Man found dead in Washington State Prison, investigation underway
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An inmate was found dead at the Washington State Prison on Friday, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. Devonte Williams was…
Macon-Bibb County moves forward with renovation of Rosa Parks Square
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County is moving forward with long-awaited plans to renovate Rosa Parks Square, a park dedicated to honoring Civil Rights leaders. For…
Macon Regional Crimestoppers seek help finding wanted 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 media organizations,…
Macon woman charged with feticide, DUI in crash that killed unborn baby
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon woman faces feticide charges after a crash last year killed an unborn baby. Ashawntee Mclin was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of drugs, feticide by vehicle and failure to obey traffic…
Back to school: Local school district prioritizes mental health, new facility underway
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The new school year is underway and parent and caregivers need to check in with their students. Chief Medical Officer…
Scorching weekend on deck for Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will climb into the upper 90s over the weekend with real feels over 100 degrees. This Evening Skies will remain mostly clear rolling into the overnight hours tonight. While a couple of stray storms are…
Man found dead near Huddle House in Warner Robins, investigation underway
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was found dead near the Huddle House in Warner Robins on Friday, according to a media release. The Warner Robins Police Department responded to a call in the area behind 2075 Watson Boulevard…
Missing man found dead in Flint River, investigation underway
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A missing man was found dead in the Flint River on August 7, according to Sheriff Lewis Walker. The Crawford County Sheriff's Office says 53-year-old Jody C. Hedley was last heard from on August 5.…
Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections work to ease voters' concerns amid new cancellation website
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new website allowing Georgia voters to cancel their registration online is now active. Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections Supervisor Thomas Gillon says members of the board attended a seminar to learn more about the website…
Back to school: School nutritionists aim to provide healthy and flavorful meals for students
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –School nutritionists around Middle Georgia aim to provide healthy and flavorful meals for students. Director of School Nutrition, Phoebe…
Brutal heat to end the week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will soar into the upper 90s and lower triple digits Friday. This Evening Skies will remain mostly clear for the majority of Middle Georgia as the night falls. The northeastern counties of the region are…
Fentanyl supplier from Atlanta sentenced in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - 40-year-old Lagary Williams has been sentenced to more than 28 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of…
Man arrested after armed vehicle hijacking, investigation underway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff's Office arrested a man in connection with a motor vehicle hijacking investigation on Thursday, according to a news release. Deputies…
Macon-Bibb Health Department to host Community Baby Shower this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Health Department is gearing up to host a Community Baby Shower this weekend at the Memorial Gym. The event aims to support new and expecting mothers by providing essential resources and education to…
UPDATE: Missing North Carolina man found safe in Monroe County
UPDATE (8/8/24): The Monroe County Sheriff's Office says Joshua Mills has been located safely. ORIGINAL STORY (8/7/24): FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office…
UPDATE: Second arrest made in connection with deadly shooting on Dorothy Street
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Telfair County Schools delays start of school year to August 12 due to Tropical Storm Debby
MCRAE-HELENA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Telfair County students will now begin the school year on Monday, August 12, instead of Friday, August 9, due to disruptions caused by Tropical Storm Debby, the Telfair County School District announced on Wednesday. According to…
Middle Georgia Community Food Bank expanding to better serve the needy
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Middle Georgia Community Food Bank is expanding its ability to serve families in need. The food bank, Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Feeding Georgia and Macon-Bibb County held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday to…
Warner Robins to host 'Family Fun Night' Thursday
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Warner Robins is inviting you to a 'Family Fun Night' on Thursday. The city says this event is designed to bring families and community members together for a memorable celebration as the…
$50K grant helps 'rejuvenate' Dublin restaurant
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Miller’s soul food in downtown Dublin received a $50,000 grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The grant was awarded to 50 small restaurants around the country to "rejuvenate or expand." Co-owner Shenita Hunt-Brown says…
Back to school: Walking School Bus aims to help local students
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – L. H. Williams Elementary and Burdell-Hunt Elementary have partnered with Community Schools United for a Walking School Bus program, which aims…
Temperatures climb more Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will push into the mid to upper 90s Thursday afternoon. This Evening Skies should remain mostly clear around Middle Georgia as Debby has moved further away. A few small showers remain possible for the far…
Macon-Bibb County extends pool and splash pad season
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Recreation Department is extending the pool and splash pad season as hot weather continues across Middle Georgia. Extended pool and splash pad season: Where to cool off in Macon-Bibb County According to a…
Middle Georgia voters react to VP Harris picking Gov. Walz as running mate
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - We are hearing what Middle Georgia voters are saying about Vice President Kamala Harris picking Minnesota Governor Tim Walz…
Middle Georgia’s largest consignment event begins at Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia's largest consignment event starts Wednesday at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, offering a large selection of new,…
Teladoc offering care for those impacted by Tropical Storm Debby
GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT) - A company offers free online healthcare to those impacted by Tropical Storm Debby. In a press release, Teladoc announces they will offer non-emergency services free of charge through their hotline. On their website, Teladoc says their services…