Decision 2024: Meet Tori Branum, candidate for Georgia House District 20, Republican Primary
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Republican candidates are qualified for the upcoming Georgia House District 20 election. Larry Walker and Tori Branum are…
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NewTown Macon celebrates 2024 Great American Main Street Award
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – NewTown Macon has been awarded the 2024 Great American Main Street Award. Emily Hopkins, Vice President of External Affairs and Main Street Macon…
Roberta-Crawford Chamber of Commerce to host Georgia Jug Festival
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 19th Annual Georgia Jug Festival in Roberta is set to take place with events on May 17 and May 18.…
Operation Reawaken's third demolition complete in Warner Robins' Commercial Circle
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Rubble is the only thing left standing Tuesday after the former CarSource building was demolished as part of the third phase…
Warner Robins looking to hire nearly two dozen police officers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins Chief of Police Wayne Fisher is a few people short of a fully-staffed police department. "We…
Decision 2024: Meet Larry Walker, candidate for Georgia House District 20, Republican Primary
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Republican candidates are qualified for the upcoming Georgia House District 20 election. Larry Walker and Tori Branum are…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores May 6-10
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, May 6…
Fog in the area this morning, Stray storms this afternoon!
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning, everyone! Today's weather is starting off with a few showers across Middle Georgia, so make sure to grab your rain…
Macon Regional Crimestoppers searching for suspected criminals
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 pastors prepare for Celebrity Chef Cook-Off
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – YouthUp, Inc. is partnering with local pastors to host the annual Celebrity Chef Cook-Off. Pastors from Macon and a "Mystery Chef" are competing for the…
Decision 2024: Meet Joshua Lewis, candidate for Georgia House District 134, Republican Primary
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Republican candidates are qualified for the upcoming Georgia House District 134 election. Joshua Lewis and Robert Dickey are…
Rain and thunderstorms in the forecast today
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Good morning, everyone! This morning, we're starting off with a few showers across Middle Georgia. Don't forget to bring your rain gear as you start…
NewTown Macon celebrates 2024 Great American Main Street Award
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - NewTown Macon has won the 2024 Great American Main Street Award for excellence in downtown revitalization. The award recognizes the organization's efforts in…
Miss Macon to host 14th Annual Mentors and Manners Tea Party
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 14th Annual Mentors and Manners Tea Party with Miss Georgia is set for May 26. Everyone is invited to attend…
Picnic in the Park Food Truck Festival happening this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Picnic in the Park Food Truck Festival will be May 11 at Carolyn Crayton Park. The family-friendly event will be from 11…
Sunny Mother's Day weekend up next for Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia will get a weekend of sunshine and below average temperatures following Thursday's violent storms. This Evening Clouds will slowly work to…
Local florist filling last minute Mother's Day orders for mothers across Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Florists like, Lawrence Mayer Florist, have a team of workers putting together last minute flower arrangements for Mother's Day…
50th anniversary of Hank Aaron's record-breaking 715th home run to be celebrated at Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The 50th anniversary of Hank Aaron's record-breaking 715th home run will be celebrated Saturday…
Decision 2024: Meet Robert Dickey, candidate for Georgia House District 134, Republican Primary
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Republican candidates are qualified for the upcoming Georgia House District 134 election. Joshua Lewis and Robert Dickey are…
Rain is gone! Time for a beautiful Mother's Day weekend!
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Today, a cold front will sweep through Georgia, ushering in gusty winds and drier conditions. Anticipate wind speeds ranging from 10 to…
Macon Volunteer Clinic is looking for doctors to help serve Middle Georgia patients
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Volunteer Clinic is seeking the help of doctors with specialties in areas such as Gynecology, Optometry, and…
Macon-Bibb EMA shares safety tips when severe weather hits
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Drivers faced an uneasy commute on Thursday afternoon as severe weather moved through Middle Georgia. Heavy rains, strong winds, and thunderstorms caused wet…
Perry Police looking for wanted man
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Perry Police Department needs your help finding a wanted man. According to a recent Facebook post by the department, they're looking for 21-year-old Marquavious Manning.…
UPDATE: Highway 49 in Byron open again after 'major fuel spill'
UPDATE - (8:03 p.m.) - According to an update on the Byron Police Department Facebook page, Highway 49 is open again. ORIGINAL STORY (6 p.m.): BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A "major fuel spill" Thursday afternoon led to the closure of…
Washington County deputies make nine arrests in multi-day contraband operation
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Nine people are now in custody after the Washington County Sheriff's Office says its deputies seized seven pounds of marijuana, two pounds…
Baldwin County receives 2024 CHIP grant worth $500K
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Baldwin County has received a $500,000 Community Home Investment Program (CHIP) grant from Georgia's Department of Community Affairs. According to a Baldwin County news…
WRPD: Man sentenced to life in prison after deadly 2023 shooting
UPDATE (5/9/24) - A man arrested in connection with the shooting death of Anthony…
Macon Startup Week aiming to boost local entrepreneurship
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – SparkMacon in collaboration with Score Middle Georgia and Startup Macon is hosting Macon Startup Week to help local entrepreneurs. Startup Week will have free events…
Home dedication held for four Macon Area Habitat for Humanity homes
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller handed over keys to new homeowners Thursday. These four houses sit on land that was cleared out…
Age-Friendly Community celebration held at Carolyn Crayton Park
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rain didn't stop this year's Age-Friendly Community celebration at Carolyn Crayton Park on Thursday. The celebration has been held for 12 years now. It…
Son fatally shoots his father during domestic dispute in Houston County
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A son shot and killed his father during a domestic dispute in Houston County, according to the Houston County Sheriff's…
Level 3/5 threat for multiple waves of strong to severe storms possible
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Good morning! Today we have a level 3/5 risk from the storm prediction center for the threat of multiple waves…
Macon, Atlanta, Savannah passenger rail restoration in planning phase, officials say
FLOVILLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Leaders and officials gathered at the Central Corridor Coalition meeting on Wednesday to discuss the possibility of restoring passenger rail service…
Bike Walk Macon prepares for month of events
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bike Walk Macon is celebrating Bike Walk Month with a full month of community events. "We have plenty of free things that you can…
Decision 2024: Meet Phyllis Tufts Hightower, candidate for Georgia House District 149, Democratic Primary
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Democratic candidates are qualified for the upcoming Georgia House District 149 election. Floyd Griffin and Phyllis Tufts…
Georgia Power hosts 'Energy Exchange, Careers in Energy Exposure Day' for Middle Georgia high school students
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – About 90 high school students in Bibb and Jones counties participated in Georgia Power's, "Energy Exchange,…
Man arrested in Macon for trafficking methamphetamine
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Bibb County man was arrested for trafficking methamphetamine in Macon, following a drug investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). 32-year-old Tavish Faulks…
Local dealership offering free pet adoptions
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Hutchinson Mitsubishi is partnering with the Houston County Humane Society to offer free pet adoptions on May 18. The event will be at the Hutchinson Mitsubishi…
79 trees being planted at L.H. Williams Elementary
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Trees were planted in L.H. Williams Elementary School's playground area on Wednesday as part of an ongoing effort to beautify the community. The ceremony,…
Multiple waves of strong thunderstorms Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - UPDATE 5:50 PM- Tomorrow, there is a Threat for strong to severe storms, with a Level 3/5 risk…
Macon Mental Health Matters expands monthly Wellness Weekend event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Mental Health Matters has expanded its monthly wellness weekend event. The new event, "Tea in Tees," is exclusively for women and will…
Macon-Bibb Traffic Engineering seeking your help for pedestrian safety grants
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County Traffic Engineering Division is seeking input from you for a pedestrian safety grant they're applying for worth up to $6…
Decision 2024: Meet Floyd Griffin, candidate for Georgia House District 149, Democratic Primary
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Democratic candidates are qualified for the upcoming Georgia House District 149 election. Floyd Griffin and Phyllis Tufts Hightower…
Bike Walk Macon celebrating Macon Bike Walk Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bike Walk Macon is celebrating its annual Macon Bike Walk Month for the month of May with various events all month long and is…
Five Georgia High School seniors to receive free laptops through giveaway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Farah and Farah will be giving away free laptops to five Georgia High School seniors through their Empowering Greatness Scholarship program. Alex…
Big Brothers Big Sisters Heart of Georgia to host 8th Annual Duck Dash
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Big Brothers Big Sisters Heart of Georgia is set to host the 8th Annual Duck Dash. The event will…
UPDATE: Five arrested after shooting two teenagers in Warner Robins
(UPDATE 5/7) Warner Robins Police have arrested four adults and one teenager connected to the attack. All five arrested face several charges with additional charges pending:…
Little Feat with special guest Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel coming to Macon City Auditorium
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Little Feat with special guest Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel will perform at the Macon City Auditorium on November 1. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 10 at 10 a.m. on ticketmaster.com or at the Macon…
False report leads to arrest after hit and run
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man is in custody after injuring a pedestrian and filing a false police report, according to the Warner Robins Police Department.…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores April 29-May 3
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…