Rain returns to Middle Georgia Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Rain chances and temperatures will rise ahead of a slow moving frontal system this weekend. The Rest of the Evening The mostly cloudy conditions that took…
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Macon's Cherry Blossom Festival wins 25 awards, 41NBC celebrated for 'Best Parade'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon's Cherry Blossom Festival was honored with 25 awards at the IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards Ceremony in October, including…
UPDATE: Man faces additional charges in deadly shooting of store clerk in Crawford County
UPDATE: (11/30) - The man accused of shooting…
Taco Mac now open in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Foodies and sports enthusiasts rejoice: Taco Mac in Macon has officially opened its doors. The restaurant held its grand opening Thursday morning, and it was a…
Dublin City Schools Superintendent Dr. Fred Williams named 2024 Georgia Superintendent of the Year
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Warmer and dry today
Another cold start across the area this Thursday morning we saw temperatures in the upper 20s to low 30s. This afternoon we will see a increase of clouds to mostly sunny to…
Georgia Department of Transportation seeks input on Bass Road widening project
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has released plans to widen Bass Road from Providence Boulevard to New Forsyth Road. GDOT…
Former Bateman and Wade grocery store demolished in Macon-Bibb's blight fight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A former Macon grocery store was demolished Wednesday as part of Macon-Bibb County’s Blight Fight initiative. The Bateman and Wade building…
Visit Macon showcases 97.9 FM WIBB's impact on music, culture in new video series
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - If you’re a fan of hip hop, or if you’ve ever just gone channel surfing the radio, there’s…
Twiggs County man faces up to 10 years following shootout
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Twiggs County man faces up to 10 years in prison following a shootout in 2022. 30-year-old Jayvon Latrez Anthony pleaded guilty…
More heat and cloud cover expected Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warmer and more humid conditions are likely Thursday ahead of rain chances Friday. The Rest of the Evening Plenty of cirrus clouds are likely to make their way into Middle Georgia this evening and overnight tonight.…
Jones County deputies: 14-year-old boy detained after being found in possession of stolen vehicle
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 14-year-old boy is in custody after Jones County deputies say he was found in possession of a…
GBI: Milledgeville Fire Department Chief William Collier arrested, charged with simple battery
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) says it has arrested and charged Milledgeville Fire Department Chief William Taft Collier with…
Cold Wednesday, Warmer Thursday
Very cold start this morning across Middle Georgia. Macon's low was 27 this morning which is the coldest it has been since march. Temperatures will gradually warm into the mid 50s for…
Adopt an Angel: Macon residents encouraged to fulfill Christmas wishes for children
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As the holiday season rolls around, the Salvation Army and the Macon community have joined hands to support families in need. The Salvation Army has set…
Jones County deputies capture repeat offender following vehicle chase
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Sheriff's Office reported Tuesday afternoon the capture of a man following a vehicle chase and search operation in the area…
Macon's new Pickleball facility gets a name: 'Rhythm and Rally Sports & Events'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County, the Macon-Bibb Urban Development Authority and Visit Macon unveiled the name of the new Pickleball complex opening…
Bitter cold expected Tuesday night
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures are expected to drop into the 20s overnight Tuesday into Wednesday around Middle Georgia. The Rest of the Evening Skies will remain clear over Middle Georgia as strong breezes from the northwest begin to…
Johnifer Barnwell makes federal court appearance in Macon after recapture
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Johnifer Dernard Barnwell, also known as "Whoop" and "Malixe," appeared in the U.S. Courthouse in Macon Tuesday for his initial appearance in…
Macon man admits guilt in 2021 shooting death of brother, gets 20-year sentence
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Monday after pleading guilty to multiple charges in connection…
Steve DeLay talks Macon Bacon, Florence Flamingos sale in LinkedIn update
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Steve DeLay, the owner of the Macon Bacon and Florence Flamingos, is clarifying details about the sale of his two collegiate summer baseball teams. In a LinkedIn video posted Monday, DeLay responded to questions about his…
UPDATE: Macon man arrested in connection with 2022 shooting death
UPDATE (11/28/23): 33-year-old Shavis Terrell Hicks is now in custody in…
Loosier Furniture Express bids farewell after 85 years, 58 in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Loosier Furniture Express, a Georgia staple for 85 years, announced Tuesday it is closing its doors and will start a total…
Really cold tomorrow
Another cold morning across Middle Georgia with temperatures in the upper 30s to low 40s. This afternoon is gonna be a lot like yesterday with sunshine and temperatures in the mid 50s. As…
UPDATE: Warner Robins partners with No Limit Baptist Church to open warming shelter for homeless
UPDATE (11/27): The City of Warner Robins announced Monday a "significant partnership" with No Limit Baptist Church to address the needs…
Bibb deputies: 1 dead after five-vehicle crash on I-75
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - At least one person is dead after a five-vehicle crash on Interstate 75 South Monday afternoon. It happened around 1:45 near the Pierce…
Rosalynn Carter motorcade passes through Middle Georgia
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The final journey of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter commenced from Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus on Monday as a motorcade bearing her…
This week's 5 most wanted: Macon Regional Crimestoppers searches for suspected criminals
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 and other law enforcement agencies…
Eminent domain case involving railroad in Hancock County could have widespread property law implications
ATLANTA (AP) — A hearing began Monday in an eminent domain battle that involves one of rural Georgia's poorest areas but could have implications for property law across the state and nation. At stake is determining whether a railroad can…
Jason Aldean to play Macon Amphitheater in 2024
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Country music superstar Jason Aldean, a Macon native, is set to return to his roots with a concert at the Macon Amphitheater on October…
Cool days ahead
Man was it chilly this morning we saw temperatures this morning in the low to mid 40s with winds out of the northwest. Today we will warm up but not by much into…
WRPD investigates homicide, man arrested for death of his wife
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- In Houston County, the Warner Robins Police Department are investigating an incident that was, at first, called in as a possible…
Moped crash at College St. kills 1, injures another
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) --A fatal traffic accident at the intersection of College Street and Walnut Street is under investigation. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says that the…
Man turns himself in for deadly Sandersville shooting
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —A man turns himself in after a deadly shooting in Sandersville Friday morning. It happened at the 478 Loft Event Center on Georgia Highway 15,…
Macon's Christmas Lights Extravaganza offers a unique experience
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Downtown Macon is kicked off the holiday season with its 8th annual free outdoor concert and Christmas Lights Extravaganza. The…
Macon Volunteer Clinic Launches Giving Tuesday Campaign
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Macon Volunteer Clinic is launching a Giving Tuesday Campaign to expand its services at the Clinic. It hopes to raise $20,000 during the campaign…
Charity organizations provide free meals for Thanksgiving
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Families across the country gathered around the table Thursday, to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal together. For those without a place to go…
Local businesses offering big discounts during Small Business Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- If you plan on Christmas shopping after Thanksgiving, you might want to save some of your budget for Small Business Saturday. Each year…
Gun found inside Bibb County Jail
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a firearm was found inside the Bibb County Jail. A release from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office says it…
Man injured in police chase after shooting at deputies
MOUNT VERNON, Georgia – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into an shooting involving Treutlen and Laurens Counties deputies on November 19. According to the GBI,…
Cold Thanksgiving Morning
As we head into Thanksgiving temperatures will remain quite chilly with overnight lows in the upper 30s to low 40s Thanksgiving morning. As for the day on Thursday temperatures will warm up into…
Much cooler Wednesday
Today we saw a few showers and thunderstorms across middle Georgia. as the cold front passes temperatures will be below average for the next couple of days. Overnight tonight we will still see…
UPDATE: Macon man sentenced to 25 years for 2021 shooting
UPDATE (11/21/23): 39-year-old Michael Maxwell was sentenced to 25 years in prison last week after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. The sentencing comes more than two years after the…
1M+ Georgians expected on roads this week, GDOT eases traffic with lane closure suspensions
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Thanksgiving travel week is upon us! Whether you’re going over the river or through the woods, there are steps you can take to prepare for…
Warner Robins announces events lineup for 2023 Christmas season
UPDATE (11/30): The Warner Robins Christmas Parade has been postponed to Saturday, December 9 due to expected rain this weekend. The city made the announcement in a Facebook post Thursday night. "The Christmas Parade has been rescheduled for Saturday, December…
Parmalee to perform at Macon's 42nd Cherry Blossom Festival
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The 42nd Cherry Blossom Festival is set to welcome country music sensations Parmalee as the second major headliner of the festival's Nightly Concert…
UPDATE: Deputies looking for 'shade tree mechanic' who was driving vehicle that struck and killed woman in March
UPDATE (11/21): The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help identifying the driver of the vehicle…
Macon-Bibb to open world's largest indoor Pickleball facility at Macon Mall, first tournament set for December
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County is set to open what leaders say is the largest indoor Pickleball facility in…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores November 13-17
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, November 13 and Friday, November 17, 2023. All scores of 69 and below are shown…