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A few hit or miss showers and storms expected this afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Good morning and happy Tuesday! This morning, we're starting off with mild temperatures in the 50s and 60s as clouds move into Middle Georgia.…
Macon-Bibb Board of Elections dismisses voter challenges; cites federal voting law
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Board of Elections members voted Monday to dismiss three voter eligibility challenges, citing the National Voter Registration Act, which bars…
Bibb County School District will fully implement USDA new school meal standards by 2027
BIBB COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Less sodium and fewer sugars are two school meal standard changes students will see once the new…
Rain odds jump for Middle Georgia Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A weak incoming cold front will bring scattered storms to Middle Georgia Tuesday. This Evening Partly cloudy skies will stay with Middle Georgia into tonight…
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…
Woman arrested after hitting children at daycare in Monroe County
BOLINGBROKE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Monroe County Sheriff's Office arrested a daycare employee after she was seen on video hitting two children. According to a press release,…
Historic Preservation Class at MGA uncovers historical significance of Payne City
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Payne City was the topic at the Arts Complex at Middle Georgia State University on Monday. According to Susan Asbury, Assistant…
UPDATE: 3 law officers killed, 5 others wounded trying to serve warrant in North Carolina, authorities say
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Three law enforcement officers serving a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm were killed and five other officers were wounded Monday in a shootout at a Charlotte, North Carolina, home, police said. The…
15-year-old dies in after-prom shooting, 17-year-old arrested in Fitzgerald
FITZGERALD, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A 17-year-old suspect is in custody following a shooting at an after-prom party in Fitzgerald, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). The shooting, which occurred early Sunday morning, left one person dead and three others…
Teenager fatally shot in north Macon parking lot
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A teenager was shot and killed early Saturday morning in the parking lot of a north Macon gym, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to a large fight that took place in the…
Bibb GOP chairman questions voter legitimacy, hearing scheduled for Monday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Nearly 800 voters in Macon-Bibb County have received letters from the Macon-Bibb Board of Elections informing them that their voter status has…
Houston County Coroner: Man killed after vehicle collides with trash truck
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead after a crash in Houston County Friday afternoon. According to Houston County Coroner James Williams, the crash happened shortly after noon on Highway 341 south of Hayneville. He says 76-year-old Walter…
Decision 2024: Meet Shekita Maxwell, candidate for Macon-Bibb Mayor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Shekita Maxwell is seeking the office of Macon-Bibb Mayor. She's facing incumbent Lester Miller. 41NBC’s Tucker Sargent spoke with each candidate ahead of…
City of Warner Robins issues reminder about teen curfew
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Warner Robins issued a reminder on Friday about the city's curfew for individuals ages 17 and under, with the exception of work and school-related functions. According to a City of Warner Robins…
28th Annual Pan African Festival of Georgia preparing for weekend of celebration
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 28th Pan African Festival of Georgia will be April 27 and April 28 at the Tubman Museum. The festival will begin…
Partly cloudy weekend ahead for Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - High pressure building off the southeastern coast of the US is setting up the region for a summer like pattern. This Evening Skies will…
City of Forsyth looks ahead to Summer Concert Series
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Forsyth is preparing for the annual Summer Concert Series at the Courthouse Square. Kemie Childs with Forsyth Main Street says…
Covenant Academy holds Greek and Roman Day for third grade students, families
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Covenant Academy held its Greek & Roman Day for its third grade students and families on Friday, and the schedule…
More heat and sunshine Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will rise into the mid to upper 80s Wednesday as cloud cover takes a step back. This Evening Mostly cloudy skies will remain with Middle Georgia through the sunset as an isolated shower or thunderstorm…
UPDATE: 4th arrest made in connection with separate murders earlier this month
UPDATE (4/30/24): Bibb County deputies say an additional suspect has been…
Decision 2024: Meet Juawn Jackson, candidate for Georgia House District 145, Democratic Primary
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three Democrat and three Republican candidates are qualified for the upcoming Georgia House District 145 election. Donald Druitt, Juawn…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores April 22-26
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 22 and Friday, April 26, 2024. All scores of 69 and below (considered unsatisfactory…
A few hit or miss showers and storms expected this afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Good morning and happy Tuesday! This morning, we're starting off with mild temperatures in the 50s and 60s as clouds move into Middle Georgia.…
Macon-Bibb Board of Elections dismisses voter challenges; cites federal voting law
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Board of Elections members voted Monday to dismiss three voter eligibility challenges, citing the National Voter Registration Act, which bars…
Bibb County School District will fully implement USDA new school meal standards by 2027
BIBB COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Less sodium and fewer sugars are two school meal standard changes students will see once the new…
Rain odds jump for Middle Georgia Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A weak incoming cold front will bring scattered storms to Middle Georgia Tuesday. This Evening Partly cloudy skies will stay with Middle Georgia into tonight…
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…
Woman arrested after hitting children at daycare in Monroe County
BOLINGBROKE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Monroe County Sheriff's Office arrested a daycare employee after she was seen on video hitting two children. According to a press release,…
Historic Preservation Class at MGA uncovers historical significance of Payne City
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Payne City was the topic at the Arts Complex at Middle Georgia State University on Monday. According to Susan Asbury, Assistant…
Teenager fatally shot in north Macon parking lot
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A teenager was shot and killed early Saturday morning in the parking lot of a north Macon gym, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to a large fight that took place in the…
Bibb GOP chairman questions voter legitimacy, hearing scheduled for Monday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Nearly 800 voters in Macon-Bibb County have received letters from the Macon-Bibb Board of Elections informing them that their voter status has…
Bibb County Animal Shelter seeks donations as community pet food bank runs dry
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County Sheriff's Office Animal Services announced Friday its community food bank for family pets is empty again, and they're seeking donations of dry dog food to help local pet keep their animals at home and…
Houston County Coroner: Man killed after vehicle collides with trash truck
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead after a crash in Houston County Friday afternoon. According to Houston County Coroner James Williams, the crash happened shortly after noon on Highway 341 south of Hayneville. He says 76-year-old Walter…
Decision 2024: Meet Shekita Maxwell, candidate for Macon-Bibb Mayor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Shekita Maxwell is seeking the office of Macon-Bibb Mayor. She's facing incumbent Lester Miller. 41NBC’s Tucker Sargent spoke with each candidate ahead of…
City of Warner Robins issues reminder about teen curfew
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Warner Robins issued a reminder on Friday about the city's curfew for individuals ages 17 and under, with the exception of work and school-related functions. According to a City of Warner Robins…
28th Annual Pan African Festival of Georgia preparing for weekend of celebration
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 28th Pan African Festival of Georgia will be April 27 and April 28 at the Tubman Museum. The festival will begin…
UPDATE: 4th arrest made in connection with separate murders earlier this month
UPDATE (4/30/24): Bibb County deputies say an additional suspect has been…
Decision 2024: Meet Juawn Jackson, candidate for Georgia House District 145, Democratic Primary
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three Democrat and three Republican candidates are qualified for the upcoming Georgia House District 145 election. Donald Druitt, Juawn…
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…
Woman arrested after hitting children at daycare in Monroe County
BOLINGBROKE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Monroe County Sheriff's Office arrested a daycare employee after she was seen on video hitting two children. According to a press release,…
15-year-old dies in after-prom shooting, 17-year-old arrested in Fitzgerald
FITZGERALD, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A 17-year-old suspect is in custody following a shooting at an after-prom party in Fitzgerald, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). The shooting, which occurred early Sunday morning, left one person dead and three others…
28th Annual Pan African Festival of Georgia preparing for weekend of celebration
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 28th Pan African Festival of Georgia will be April 27 and April 28 at the Tubman Museum. The festival will begin…
City of Forsyth looks ahead to Summer Concert Series
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Forsyth is preparing for the annual Summer Concert Series at the Courthouse Square. Kemie Childs with Forsyth Main Street says…
Decision 2024: Meet Slate Simons, 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…
Teenager shot multiple times in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two teenagers say they were assaulted by four men in ski masks, according to the Warner Robins Police Department. Officers responded to a call…
Warner Robins Police searching for 2 suspects after man held at gunpoint during home invasion
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Police Department is investigating a home invasion where a man was held at…
Decision 2024: Meet Jimmy Dunn, 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…
Macon Periods Easier to host prom
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Periods Easier will be hosting prom in efforts to raise funds to end period poverty in Middle Georgia. MPE Prom will be April 25 from 6p.m.…
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…
UPDATE: Authorities say search for Dawson Brandon Lee has ended
UPDATE (4/24/24): The search for 24-year-old Dawson Brandon Lee,…
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…
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…
UPDATE: 3 law officers killed, 5 others wounded trying to serve warrant in North Carolina, authorities say
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Three law enforcement officers serving a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm were killed and five other officers were wounded Monday in a shootout at a Charlotte, North Carolina, home, police said. The…
Man set himself on fire outside of courthouse of Trump trial
NEW YORK (AP) - Emergency crews rushed away a person on a stretcher after fire was extinguished outside the Manhattan courthouse where jury selection was taking place Friday in Donald Trump's hush money criminal case. NBC News reports a man…
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…
1 dead and 14 injured after semitrailer intentionally crashed into Texas public safety office
BRENHAM, Texas (AP) — A Texas semitrailer driver rammed a stolen 18-wheeler into a public safety building where his renewal for a commercial driver’s license had been rejected, killing one person and injuring 13 others, authorities said Friday. The driver…
OJ Simpson, fallen football hero acquitted of murder in 'trial of the century,' dies at 76
LAS VEGAS (AP) — O.J. Simpson, the decorated football superstar and Hollywood actor who was acquitted of charges he killed his former wife and her friend but later found liable in a separate civil trial, has died. He was 76. Simpson's…
Speaker Johnson to meet with Trump, offers Marjorie Taylor Greene advisory role as own job teeters
WASHINGTON (AP) — His job on the line, House Speaker Mike Johnson is dashing to Florida to meet with Donald Trump this week and has offered far-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene a seat on his own “kitchen cabinet” as he…
Cheers in Mexico as moon begins passing over sun
WATCH LIVE. A total solar eclipse crossing North America is darkening skies along a path through Mexico, the United States and Canada. Totality will last up to 4 minutes, 28 seconds in certain spots. The first location in continental…
Earthquake shakes New York City area
NEW YORK (AP) — An earthquake shook the densely populated New York City metropolitan area Friday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey said, with residents reporting they felt rumbling across the Eastern Seaboard. The agency reported a quake with a preliminary…
Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries “Roots,” has died. He was 87. Gossett's first cousin Neal L. Gossett told The Associated…
Former Sen. Joe Lieberman, Democrats’ VP pick in 2000, dead at 82
NEW YORK (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut, who nearly won the vice presidency on the Democratic ticket with Al Gore in the disputed 2000 election and who almost became Republican John McCain's running mate eight years later, has died,…
Cargo ship hits Baltimore’s Key Bridge, bringing it down. At least 7 people believed to be in water
BALTIMORE (AP) — A major bridge in Baltimore snapped and collapsed after a container ship rammed into it early Tuesday, and several vehicles fell into the river below. Rescuers were searching for at least seven people in the water. The…
Feds search Sean 'Diddy' Combs’ properties as part of sex trafficking probe, AP sources say
NEW YORK (AP) — Two properties belonging to rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs’ in Los Angeles and Miami were searched Monday by federal Homeland Security Investigations agents and other law enforcement as part of an ongoing sex trafficking investigation by federal…
Nearly $2 billion is up for grabs as Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots soar
The stars have aligned in the lottery universe like never before, with two jackpots totaling nearly $2 billion. With an estimated $1.1 billion Mega Millions prize and an estimated $800 million Powerball jackpot, it's the first time the two nearly…
Police find Missouri student Riley Strain's body in Tennessee river after nearly 2-week search
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Police in Tennessee on Friday announced that Riley Strain, a University of Missouri student who went missing in Nashville for nearly two weeks, has been found dead. Metro Nashville police officials confirmed that Strain's body had…
James Crumbley, who bought gun used by son to kill 4 students, guilty of manslaughter in Michigan
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — The father of a Michigan school shooter was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter Thursday, a second conviction against the teen’s parents who were accused of failing to secure a gun at home and doing nothing to…
House passes bill that would lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner doesn't sell. Senate path unclear
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Wednesday passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app TikTok if its China-based owner doesn't sell, as lawmakers acted on concerns that the company's current ownership structure is a national…
Biden and Trump clinch nominations, setting the stage for a grueling general election rematch
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump clinched their parties' presidential nominations Tuesday with decisive victories in a slate of low-profile primaries, setting up a general election rematch that many voters do not want. The outcome…
Biden and Trump could clinch nominations in Tuesday's contests, ushering in general election
NEW YORK (AP) — Joe Biden and Donald Trump hope to clinch their parties' presidential nominations with dominant victories in a slate of state primaries on Tuesday as the 2024 fight for the White House moves into a new phase. Neither Biden, a Democrat,…
