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Challenges to voter registrations filed in Bibb County ahead of elections, hearing set for Monday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A series of challenges to voter registrations in Bibb County has been filed, targeting people registered at…
Macon teen wanted in connection with Lokchapee Landing fatal shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office wants your help locating 19-year-old Brian Latrell Colbert Jr., of Macon, in connection with a death investigation,…
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.…
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,…
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…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office looking for armed robbery suspect
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff's Office needs your help with an armed robbery case that took place at The Lucky Food…
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…
Houston County School District's Summer Lunch Program begins in May
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Around 30-million children in the Untied States rely on free or reduced meals at school for at least one meal a day,…
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.…
Clouds are on the way just in time for the weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Good morning and happy Friday! This morning, temperatures are in the 50s and 60s. Today will start with some clouds, transitioning…
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…
Cloud cover returns to end the week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia will see added cloud cover Friday and over the weekend. The Rest of the Evening A handful of clouds are expected to move…
Decision 2024: Meet Mayor Lester Miller, candidate for Macon-Bibb Mayor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller is seeking reelection in the upcoming race for mayor. He's facing challenger Shekita Maxwell. 41NBC’s Tucker Sargent spoke…
Challenges to voter registrations filed in Bibb County ahead of elections, hearing set for Monday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A series of challenges to voter registrations in Bibb County has been filed, targeting people registered at…
Macon teen wanted in connection with Lokchapee Landing fatal shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office wants your help locating 19-year-old Brian Latrell Colbert Jr., of Macon, in connection with a death investigation,…
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.…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
UPDATE: 2 arrested in connection with separate murders earlier this month
UPDATE (4/22/24): Two people are now in custody in connection with…
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…
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.…
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,…
Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and Threads logins restored after widespread outage
A technical issue caused widespread login issues for a few hours across Meta's Facebook, Instagram, Threads and Messenger platforms Tuesday. Andy Stone, Meta’s head of communications, acknowledged the issues on X, formerly known as Twitter, and said the company “resolved the…
