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Late freeze possible for Middle Georgia tonight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Freeze Warning has been issued for several Middle Georgia counties as low temperatures around the freezing point are expected overnight. The Rest of the…
Jones County deputies: Traffic stop leads to discovery of drugs; arrest made
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Jones County deputies say a man arrested on Saturday now faces multiple charges. Photo: Jones…
All 5 Houston County School District high schools named 2024 AP Honor Schools
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - All five of the Houston County School District's high schools have been named 2024 Advanced Placement (AP) Honor…
Crawford County deputies investigating shooting that left 15-year-old injured
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 15-year-old boy was shot in Crawford County on Thursday. According to a sheriff's office news release, deputies responded to a call…
Legendary rockers Barenaked Ladies coming to Macon City Auditorium
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Barenaked Ladies and special guest Toad the Wet Sprocket will perform at the Macon City Auditorium on October 25. Tickets go on sale on sale Friday, March 22 on Ticketmaster.com or at the Macon Coliseum Box Office.…
Macon Regional Crimestoppers searching 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…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office investigating fatal shooting on Maynard Street
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says a woman died after a shooting early Sunday morning in Macon. A Bibb County Sheriff's Office…
Mid 60's expected for today
Take a look at today's forecast!! Have a great day!
Baldwin Bravettes championship parade set for Saturday
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Baldwin Bravettes will be celebrated with a parade on Saturday after winning the GHSA Class 4A title earlier this month. According to the Baldwin County School District, the parade will start at 1 p.m. at…
FVPD: Man arrested, charged after allegedly choking woman in front of her kids
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man faces multiple charges after being accused of choking a woman in front of her children. A Fort Valley Police Department Facebook post says officers responded to Tabor Circle in reference to an assault.…
Macon's 42nd Cherry Blossom Festival underway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Community leaders, local government officials and dignitaries from Japan gathered for the opening ceremony of the 42nd Cherry Blossom Festival in Macon on Friday. The opening…
Mercer University names Ryan Ridder next men's basketball head coach
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mercer University announced Friday it has named Ryan Ridder as the program's 30th men's basketball head coach. He replaces Greg Gary, whose…
“Operation Wrong Exit” underway in Twiggs County
TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – "Operation Wrong Exit" is underway in Twiggs County. "Operation Wrong Exit" is an ongoing effort to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries within Twiggs County,…
Cherry Blossom Festival off to a wet start
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia has seen many wet weekends this year, and that is once again the case as the 42nd Annual Cherry Blossom Festival begins. The Rest of the Evening Afternoon thunderstorms will turn into evening rain…
Possum Hollow Festival set to return to Laurens County in April
DEXTER, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Possum Hollow Festival is set to return to Laurens County next month after a long hiatus. "Possum Hollow Festival 2.0" organizers are calling for vendors to participate in the event, which they say is set…
'Bikers for Bob Charity Ride' to raise awareness about cancer
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bikers for Bob Charity Ride, benefitting Bob Melvin, is March 16th. The ride is in support of Bob Melvin who was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma and…
Lyanta' Tomlin Productions hosting casting call for play
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Pastor Lyanta Tomlin of New Life Christian Church is hosting a casting call for a new book and play. Tomlin is making and promoting…
The Perrys and The Kingsmen to perform at Cherry Blossom Festival Gospel Event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The International Cherry Blossom Festival will feature a gospel concert on Friday, March 22 at 7 p.m. The event,…
Sunshine in the low 60's for the first day of spring.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Good morning, Happy Spring everyone! As we start our day, the temperature is in the 30s, making it quite chilly. However, there's good news ahead! Today, we can expect temperatures…
WRPD: Man shot in leg while walking on Oak Grove Road
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is in the hospital after police say he was shot in the leg while walking Monday night on…
Dozens arrested, thousands of dollars worth of drugs seized during 'Operation Wrong Exit' in Twiggs County
TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Twiggs County Sheriff's Office, along with other law enforcement agencies, made more than 50…
4 hospitalized, 1 arrested after high-speed chase and crash that ended in Dooly County
CRISP COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A woman is in custody after a high-speed chase Saturday night led to a crash and the hospitalization of four people, including the woman who was driving. A Crisp County Sheriff's Office news release says…
Late freeze possible for Middle Georgia tonight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Freeze Warning has been issued for several Middle Georgia counties as low temperatures around the freezing point are expected overnight. The Rest of the…
Jones County deputies: Traffic stop leads to discovery of drugs; arrest made
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Jones County deputies say a man arrested on Saturday now faces multiple charges. Photo: Jones…
All 5 Houston County School District high schools named 2024 AP Honor Schools
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - All five of the Houston County School District's high schools have been named 2024 Advanced Placement (AP) Honor…
Crawford County deputies investigating shooting that left 15-year-old injured
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 15-year-old boy was shot in Crawford County on Thursday. According to a sheriff's office news release, deputies responded to a call…
Legendary rockers Barenaked Ladies coming to Macon City Auditorium
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Barenaked Ladies and special guest Toad the Wet Sprocket will perform at the Macon City Auditorium on October 25. Tickets go on sale on sale Friday, March 22 on Ticketmaster.com or at the Macon Coliseum Box Office.…
Macon Regional Crimestoppers searching 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…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office investigating fatal shooting on Maynard Street
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says a woman died after a shooting early Sunday morning in Macon. A Bibb County Sheriff's Office…
Mid 60's expected for today
Take a look at today's forecast!! Have a great day!
Baldwin Bravettes championship parade set for Saturday
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Baldwin Bravettes will be celebrated with a parade on Saturday after winning the GHSA Class 4A title earlier this month. According to the Baldwin County School District, the parade will start at 1 p.m. at…
FVPD: Man arrested, charged after allegedly choking woman in front of her kids
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man faces multiple charges after being accused of choking a woman in front of her children. A Fort Valley Police Department Facebook post says officers responded to Tabor Circle in reference to an assault.…
Macon's 42nd Cherry Blossom Festival underway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Community leaders, local government officials and dignitaries from Japan gathered for the opening ceremony of the 42nd Cherry Blossom Festival in Macon on Friday. The opening…
Mercer University names Ryan Ridder next men's basketball head coach
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mercer University announced Friday it has named Ryan Ridder as the program's 30th men's basketball head coach. He replaces Greg Gary, whose…
“Operation Wrong Exit” underway in Twiggs County
TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – "Operation Wrong Exit" is underway in Twiggs County. "Operation Wrong Exit" is an ongoing effort to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries within Twiggs County,…
Cherry Blossom Festival off to a wet start
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia has seen many wet weekends this year, and that is once again the case as the 42nd Annual Cherry Blossom Festival begins. The Rest of the Evening Afternoon thunderstorms will turn into evening rain…
Crawford County deputies investigating shooting that left 15-year-old injured
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 15-year-old boy was shot in Crawford County on Thursday. According to a sheriff's office news release, deputies responded to a call…
Legendary rockers Barenaked Ladies coming to Macon City Auditorium
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Barenaked Ladies and special guest Toad the Wet Sprocket will perform at the Macon City Auditorium on October 25. Tickets go on sale on sale Friday, March 22 on Ticketmaster.com or at the Macon Coliseum Box Office.…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office investigating fatal shooting on Maynard Street
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says a woman died after a shooting early Sunday morning in Macon. A Bibb County Sheriff's Office…
“Operation Wrong Exit” underway in Twiggs County
TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – "Operation Wrong Exit" is underway in Twiggs County. "Operation Wrong Exit" is an ongoing effort to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries within Twiggs County,…
'Bikers for Bob Charity Ride' to raise awareness about cancer
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bikers for Bob Charity Ride, benefitting Bob Melvin, is March 16th. The ride is in support of Bob Melvin who was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma and…
Lyanta' Tomlin Productions hosting casting call for play
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Pastor Lyanta Tomlin of New Life Christian Church is hosting a casting call for a new book and play. Tomlin is making and promoting…
Inmate at Macon State Prison dead after fight with roommate
OGLETHORPE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An inmate at Macon State Prison is dead after an altercation with his roommate, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. The…
Diego Ibarra indicted over possession of counterfeit immigration document
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Diego Ibarra has been indicted in Macon on possession of counterfeit immigration document. If convicted, Ibarra faces a maximum of 10 years in…
Judge dismisses some charges against Trump in the Georgia 2020 election interference case
ATLANTA (AP) — The judge overseeing the Georgia 2020 election interference case on Wednesday dismissed some of the charges against former President Donald Trump and others, but many counts in the sweeping racketeering indictment remain intact. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott…
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,…
Cousins agrees to 4-year contract with Falcons, leaving Vikings to look for new QB
(AP) - Kirk Cousins is leaving Minnesota for Atlanta, landing another big contract with a well-timed foray into free agency. Cousins agreed Monday to a four-year deal with the Falcons, his agent Mike McCartney announced on social media. Atlanta had…
Georgia House Democratic leader James Beverly won't seek reelection in 2024
ATLANTA (AP) — The Democratic leader in Georgia's state House won't seek reelection this year. House Minority Leader James Beverly of Macon told The Associated Press in a Thursday interview that he's stepping down to seek other ways to serve the public.…
UPDATE: Macon man in custody for January murder
UPDATE (3/8) - 49-year-old Derrick Berry of Macon was booked into the Bibb County Law Enforcement…
Houston County home declared public nuisance
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A home in Perry has been declared a public nuisance after years of criminal activity. In a media release, Houston County District Attorney William Kendall…
Fort Valley Police Department searching for suspect who hijacked a vehicle
FORT VALLEY , Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fort Valley Police Department issued a B.O.L.O. (Be On The Lookout) on Tuesday for a suspect who hijacked a…
Farm loan information sessions offered by USDA in Georgia
ATHENS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Agricultural producers are invited to attend one of several upcoming Farm Loan Information Sessions to learn more about capital assistance options available to…
Georgia Supreme Court overturns murder conviction in Houston County over rap music video
UPDATE (3/5/24) : The Supreme Court…
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…
Supreme Court restores Trump to ballot, rejecting state attempts to ban him over Capitol attack
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Monday restored Donald Trump to 2024 presidential primary ballots, rejecting state attempts to hold the Republican former president accountable for the Capitol riot. The justices ruled a day before the Super Tuesday primaries…
Chick-fil-A recalling its Polynesian Sauce dipping cups
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) - Chick-fil-A is recalling its Polynesian Sauce dipping cups you may have taken home between February 14-27, 2024. A statement posted by the company on social media asked customers to discard the sauce. "The Polynesian Sauce dipping cups…
AT&T says its cellphone network restored after a widespread outage hit users across the US
AT&T said Thursday its wireless network was back after an outage knocked out cellphone service for its users across the U.S. for hours. “We have restored wireless service to all our affected customers,” the Dallas-based company said in a…
1 dead and at least 15 injured after shooting near Kansas City Chiefs parade, police chief says
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — One person was killed and at least 15 were injured, including some children, in a shooting at the end of the parade to celebrate the Super Bowl win by the Kansas City Chiefs, sending terrified…
Special counsel: Biden 'willfully' disclosed classified materials, but no criminal charges warranted
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden “willfully” retained and disclosed highly classified materials when he was a private citizen, including documents about military and foreign policy in Afghanistan and other sensitive national security matters, according to a Justice Department report that nonetheless…
Three soldiers from Georgia killed in attack in Jordan
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Three Army Reserve soldiers from Georgia were killed Sunday in Jordan. According to the U.S. Department of Defense, they were supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. The three soldiers have been identified as 46-year-old Sgt. William Jerome Rivers of…
Wrestling icon Vince McMahon resigns from WWE after former employee files sex abuse lawsuit
STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — Wrestling icon Vince McMahon resigned Friday from WWE's parent company the day after a former employee filed a federal lawsuit accusing him and another former executive of serious sexual misconduct, including offering her to a star…
Jury says Donald Trump must pay an additional $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll in defamation case
NEW YORK (AP) — A jury has awarded a huge $83.3 million in additional damages to advice columnist E. Jean Carroll, who says former President Donald Trump damaged her reputation by calling her a liar after she accused him of…
Dexter Scott King, younger son of Martin Luther King Jr., dies of cancer at 62
ATLANTA (AP) - Dexter Scott King, the younger son of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, died Monday after battling prostate cancer. The King Center in Atlanta, which Dexter King served as chairman, said the 62-year-old…
Trump wins Iowa's leadoff voting contest
(AP) - Donald Trump has won Iowa’s leadoff presidential caucuses. The former president’s victory on Monday night gives him a strong start in the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination as the contest moves to New Hampshire. Former U.N.…
Chris Christie says he's dropping out of the Republican presidential race before the Iowa caucuses
WINDHAM, N.H. (AP) — Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Wednesday that he’s ending his Republican presidential bid just days before Iowa’s leadoff caucuses in a last-ditch effort to deny Donald Trump a glidepath to the nomination. “My goal has never been to…
A one-on-one debate between Haley and DeSantis could help decide the Republican alternative to Trump
WAUKEE, Iowa (AP) — After spending much of the Republican presidential primary flanked by lower-polling rivals, Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis will be alone on the debate stage Wednesday for the first time as they wage an increasingly contentious push to become the primary alternative to Donald…
Republicans push ahead with Hunter Biden contempt charge after his surprise visit to Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Wednesday took the first step toward holding Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for defying a congressional subpoena. They advanced the charge to a full House vote just hours after the president's son sparked a momentary political frenzy…