Publix and Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful revitalize Jefferson Long Park
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - At Jefferson Long Park 35 Publix Associates from all over the state and the President of Publix himself volunteered to plant tress, landscape,…
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4th Annual Taco Week in Forsyth aims to promote local businesses
Forsyth, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Forsyth-Monroe County Chamber of Commerce is set to host the 4th Annual Taco Week. Taco Week will be April 26 through…
Macon Regional Crimestoppers searching for suspected criminals
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers Sergeant Greg Thomas visited 41Today to highlight five wanted suspects. Crimestoppers partners with media organizations, police departments and other law enforcement agencies in…
80's are expected for today
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Good morning, Middle Georgia! This morning, we're starting off with mild temperatures in the mid 50s to low 60s. A cold front passing overhead has brought some…
Washington State Prison inmate killed after fight with officers at hospital
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two investigations are underway after an inmate from the Washington State prison was shot and killed. The incident happened Tuesday around…
UPDATE: Authorities say search for Dawson Brandon Lee has ended
UPDATE (4/24/24): The search for 24-year-old Dawson Brandon Lee,…
Deputies: 2 arrested in Macon after deputy vehicles rammed during pursuit
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man and woman are now in custody after Bibb County deputies say a driver intentionally rammed two deputy patrol vehicles…
More sunshine expected Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Skies will be more clear Thursday following a weak cold front Wednesday evening/overnight. The Rest of the Evening Partly to mostly cloudy skies will be likely early tonight…
Reynolds prepares for 26th Annual Georgia Strawberry Festival
Reynolds, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Strawberry Festival in Reynolds will kick off with a weekend full of family-friendly activities. Nicole Acree with the Georgia Strawberry Festival says…
Decision 2024: Meet Will Kendall, candidate for Houston County Sheriff
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Four Republican candidates are qualified for the upcoming Houston County Sheriff election. Arthur Harris is running unopposed as a Democrat. Matt…
Middle Georgia State University had its Annual Arbor Day Celebration with a planting ceremony of a Shadey Lane Compton Oak
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia State University had its Annual Arbor Day Celebration today with…
Inmate killed in Washington County, GBI investigating
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- An inmate is dead after an officer used deadly force to stop his escape on April 23, according to a Facebook post from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. In a press release, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation…
Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller: 'Macon is booming'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)—Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller addressed a packed crowd at the Macon City Auditorium on Tuesday.…
Georgia Gov. Kemp signs $6,500 school voucher law
ATLANTA (AP) — Proclaiming that “education is truly the great equalizer,” Gov Brian Kemp signed a law on Tuesday that will give up to $6,500 a year to some Georgia families to pay for private school tuition or home-schooling expenses.…
What to expect for historic Summer of Cicadas
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cicada season has officially begun in Middle Georgia, but this year will be different. Dr. Bruce Snyder, Associate Professor and Coordinator at Georgia College…
Temperatures begin to rebound
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Afternoon and overnight temperatures will climb throughout the rest of the week. This Evening Skies will stay clear around Middle Georgia this evening and overnight. Temperatures will bottom out in the upper 40s and lower 50s…
D1 Training discusses stretches to help manage stress
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – April is National Stress Awareness Month and D1 Training in Macon says that daily stretching can be beneficial. Lydia Huthmaker, Assistant General Manager at…
Decision 2024: Meet Matt Moulton, candidate for Houston County Sheriff
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Four Republican candidates are qualified for the upcoming Houston County Sheriff election. Arthur Harris is running unopposed as a Democrat. Matt…
MGA hosts Clothesline Project event to raise awareness about domestic violence, sexual assault
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A showcase of T-shirts was on display Tuesday outside the Student Life Center at Middle Georgia State University in…
Laurens County Sheriff's Office investigating alleged assault on student by paraprofessional
LAURENS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Laurens County Sheriff's Office is investigating an alleged assault on a student by a paraprofessional on April 18. Deputies…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores April 15-19
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, April 15 and Friday, April 19, 2024. All scores of 69 and below (considered unsatisfactory…
Sunny and 75 today!
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Good morning! Today in Middle Georgia, we're starting off a bit chilly with temperatures in the upper 30s in Eastman and ranging from the low to upper 40s elsewhere.…
Senator Jon Ossoff unveils innovative ambulances in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff announced on Monday, a major breakthrough in emergency response services for Middle Georgia. Atrium Health Navicent received four state-of-the-art,…
GBI: New evidence found in 2015 Telfair County double murder case
MCRAE-HELENA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) said Monday investigators have found new evidence in a case involving the January 2015 deaths…
Man found dead after Jones County ATV crash
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 45-year-old man was found dead Sunday after his family reported him missing, according to Deputy Coroner Stacy Gardner. According to Gardner, deputies…
Cooler temperatures begin the new week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Overnight temperatures will be below average tonight before warmer conditions return later in the week. Tonight Skies are mostly clear around Middle Georgia heading into the…
No bond for Macon woman in aggravated assault, arson case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A woman is in custody in connection with an aggravated assault that happened in the 3800 block of Log Cabin Drive just…
Crisp County deputy arrested for alleged DUI after crash
CRISP COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Crisp County deputy was arrested for an alleged DUI, according to a press release from the Crisp County Sheriff's Office. Georgia…
Juveniles arrested after crashing stolen vehicle at Georgia Military College
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Milledgeville Police Department arrested three juveniles after crashing a stolen vehicle onto the Georgia Military College campus. Patrol units were advised…
Macon200 Bronze Black Heritage Trail Markers unveiled in downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two Macon200 Bronze Black Heritage Trail Markers were unveiled Monday, with a third on the way soon. 41NBC was at Poplar Street…
Cherry Blossom Festival brings in $6.1 million economic impact to Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Cherry Blossom Festival had a record economic impact in 2024, bringing in $6.1 million, up from $5.5 million in 2023.…
Washington County Sheriff's Office investigating shooting in Tennille
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that took place on the 700 Block of Matthews Road in Tennille. Deputies responded to…
Cordele man injured while fleeing shooting
CORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Cordele Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one man injured. Cordele police responded to a shots fired call at the Party Shop on…
Very mild spring day ahead
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Happy Earth Day and good Monday morning to everyone! Today, we're starting off with temperatures in the 40s and 50s under partly cloudy skies.…
Museum of Aviation prepares for Summer of fun
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Museum of Aviation is celebrating 40 years of operation and gearing up for a busy Summer of events. Jeffrey Brett, President and CEO…
Mahala Club of Perry to host Touch A Truck
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mahala Club of Perry will be hosting Touch A Truck on April 20. The Touch A Truck event will be from 9:30…
Rain chances up to finish the week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A slow moving cold front will bring isolated storms Friday evening and more rain over the weekend. This Evening A few isolated storms will fire up throughout the evening over the northern half of the Peach…
UPDATE: 'Emergency maintenance' continues after fatal traffic accident on Interstate 475 North
UPDATE (9:30 P.M.): "Emergency maintenance" continues following a crash Friday afternoon that left one person dead. According to the most recent update on 511ga.org, the event's anticipated end time is 8 a.m. on Saturday. ORIGINAL STORY (3:07 P.M.): MACON, Georgia…
Monroe County Sheriff's Office looking for man in identity fraud case
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is searching for an Atlanta man wanted for identity fraud. Deputies are looking for 28-year-old Naquille Harvey. Harvey weighs 180 lbs and is 6'2. Harvey's last known address is 1438…
UPDATE: Arrest made after deadly shooting on Winston Drive
UPDATE (4/19/24): The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has arrested 20-year-old Jordan Lavoris Dean of Macon in connection with a deadly shooting on Winston Drive. According to the…
Warner Robins Mayor implementing programs to combat recent spike of fatal shootings involving teenagers
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick says since taking office, crimes like petty theft and domestic violence have gone down. But lately, there has been an uptick of fatal shooting involving teenagers. Mayor Patrick says, "they're…
Decision 2024: Meet Chris Patterson, candidate for Bibb County Sheriff
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Four candidates are qualified for the upcoming Bibb County Sheriff election. Chris Patterson, DeAndre Hall, David Davis, and Chris Paul are competing…
Georgia Connections Academy shares tips to minimize testing anxiety
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mandatory state testing is officially underway and Georgia Connections Academy is offering tips and tricks to minimize testing anxiety. Precious K.…
Macon Mental Health Matters to host Knitting and Counseling
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Mental Health Matters will be hosting Knitting and Counseling. Knitting and Counseling meets every Monday at 10 a.m. at the…
GDOT announces I-75 Southbound lane closures this weekend for resurfacing project
PEACH COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Motorists traveling southbound on Interstate 75 through Peach County this weekend should prepare for delays as Georgia Department of…
Decision 2024: Meet Chris Paul, candidate for Bibb County Sheriff
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Four candidates are qualified for the upcoming Bibb County Sheriff election. Chris Paul, David Davis, DeAndre Hall, and Chris Patterson are competing…
YouthUp Inc. launches monthly meetings with parents and teens
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — YouthUp Inc., a Macon non-profit, is taking steps to provide a safe space for parents and teens to come together and discuss issues…
Man arrested for aggravated battery, victim still in critical condition
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man Thursday in connection with an aggravated battery earlier this week. Deputies say the incident happened at Corner Grocery Store, located at 2057 Walnut Street, on April 14. According…
Allman Brothers Band co-founder and legendary guitarist Dickey Betts dies at 80
Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, “Ramblin’ Man,” has died. He was 80. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer died at his home in Osprey, Florida, David Spero, Betts’ manager…