1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (363+ words) MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A youth mental health awareness pop-up in Macon Saturday will give children and families an opportunity to talk about mental health challenges while connecting with local specialists and resources. The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, from…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (167+ words) MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County honored music legend Otis Redding on what would have been his 85th birthday Wednesday by dedicating portions of Cotton Avenue and Mulberry Street Lane as Otis Redding Way. It’s a tribute that keeps Redding’s connection to…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (307+ words) WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Warner Robins is preparing to celebrate cultures from around the world with the return of the International City Festival. The free festival will take place Saturday, September 12, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Perkins…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (339+ words) MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — September is Suicide Prevention Month, and a Piedmont Macon physician is encouraging people to have open conversations about mental health and recognize when someone may need help. Dr. Raquel Gonzalez, a psychiatry resident physician at Piedmont Macon,…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (174+ words) PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Perry is inviting the community to honor Dolly Parton’s legacy by donating new children’s books as part of its Love, Dolly Book Drive. The book drive runs through September 12, with all collected books going…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (324+ words) COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Cochran-Bleckley Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for a busy fall with several events planned throughout September and October. Chamber President Melissa Barker joined 41 Today to highlight upcoming events, including networking opportunities, live music, racing and…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (340+ words) MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County will dedicate portions of Cotton Avenue and Mulberry Street Lane as “Otis Redding Way” on Wednesday, September 9, which would have been the soul singer’s 85th birthday. According to a county news release, the ceremony will begin…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (382+ words) HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Houston County commissioners recognized September as Suicide Prevention Month Tuesday, raising awareness about mental health resources and encouraging people to check in on those who may be struggling. Officials say between January 2025 and August 10, 2026, 42 Houston County…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (162+ words) 41NBC News Band of the Week: Northeast High School This week’s 41NBC Band of the Week spotlight shines on the Northeast High School Marching Red Machine Band. This year’s group is relatively young, but the band is already making strong progress as…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (216+ words) MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An award-winning documentary exploring one man’s fight to protect his land, his livelihood and his legacy is coming to downtown Macon this weekend. According to the film’s description, Fulton has faced arrests, government citations and other challenges…...