Shonda Rhimes visits Macon, encourages community to vote

"If I wrote it, you guys wouldn’t watch it and that's because we have a really dangerous problem and his name is Donald Trump,” said Shonda Rhimes, Producer/Screenwriter.

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With officially less than a week until Election Day, things have ramped up in Macon as officials and even celebrities are urging everyone possible to vote. You may have seen such a celebrity with other local candidates knocking on your door on Wednesday. Shonda Rhimes, the writer of popular TV shows Scandal and…

UPDATE: Warner Robins Police arrest two men for death of Latrinda Williams

Police have identified a woman killed overnight in Warner Robins as 51-year-old Latrinda Williams.

UPDATE (10/30/2024): Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division have arrested 18-year-old Roriquez Davis and 33-year-old Lamante Brown for the death of 51-year-old Latrinda Williams. Davis has been charged with four counts of aggravated assault, murder, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Brown has been charged with four counts of conspiracy to commit aggravated assault. UPDATE…

Macon street dedicated to Prophetess Mother Annie Bell Jackson

Temple Place in Macon is now Prophetess Mother A.B. Jackson Way.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A local religious leader was honored years after her death with a street dedication on Wednesday. Temple Place is now Prophetess Mother A.B. Jackson Way. It’s close to the Jackson Temple Holiness Church in East Macon. Assistant Pastor Tommie Watson tells 41NBC Jackson founded that church. Watson said her ministry changed the lives of many in…

Fort Valley man arrested for home invasion, kidnapping

When officers arrived, 36-year-old Ryann McGhee was found chambering a bullet into a firearm. 

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested for home invasion and kidnapping in Fort Valley on Tuesday, according to Chief of Police DJ Flores.  According to a press release, officers were dispatched to the to the Lakeview Apartment complex located at 1105 Edwards Street regarding a possible domestic situation involving a firearm. When officers arrived, 36-year-old Ryann McGhee…

Man shot at Indian Oaks Apartment in Fort Valley, investigation underway

Officers were near East Church Street in Fort Valley when they heard multiple gunshots coming from the Indian Oaks Apartments, located at 1103 East Church Street, on October 28.

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was shot at Indian Oaks Apartments in Fort Valley on Monday night, according to Chief of Police DJ Flores. Officers were near East Church Street in Fort Valley when they heard multiple gunshots coming from the Indian Oaks Apartments, located at 1103 East Church Street, on October 28. Officers found a man who…

Wesleyan College Brings First Ever Women’s Hockey Team to Macon

The Wesleyan College Wolves announced their formation of a women's hockey program to start in 2025

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Wesleyan College has announced the Wolves will be instituting a Hockey program to start in 2025. Macon Mayhem legend Caleb Cameron will be leading the Wesleyan ladies at Head Coach of the program. The Macon Coliseum will serve as their home arena. The Wolves will become the first ever women’s hockey team in Macon history….

Wesleyan College Themed Night Activities

The Wesleyan College is holding a Breast Cancer Awareness Event at their Pink-Out Volleyball Game, and its the annual "Halloween Spooktacular Softball Game"

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Wesleyan College Volleyball team is holding a special ‘pink-out’ game Wednesday night at 6 p.m. at Porter Gym. The Wesleyan community will come together to raise awareness for breast cancer and encourage early screenings. Pre-game festivities will kick-off with a breast cancer awareness march around campus, starting at 5 p.m. Participants are encouraged to…

Week 12 Game of the Week Preview: Warner Robins

The Warner Robins Demons (6-3, 2-2) prepare to host the Perry Panthers (7-2, 4-0) in Region 1-AAAA Play for the First Time Since 1965

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – McConnell-Talbert Stadium is the site of the Game of the Week matchup for Week 12 of the high school football season, where the 6-3 Warner Robins Demons are coming off a tough close 27-24 loss to region opponent Ware County on the road last week, and are now preparing to take on the 7-2…

FEMA mobile disaster recovery center helping Middle Georgia hurricane victims

Those who applied for disaster relief after the storm can go to the FEMA truck, next to Piggly Wiggly in McRae-Helena, to check on the status of their applications.

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MCRAE-HELENA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Federal Emergency Management Agency has parked a mobile disaster recovery center in McRae-Helena, open to those in Telfair and all disaster relief approved counties across Georgia in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. It’s been more than a month since Helene made its way through Middle Georgia, and many residents are still trying…

Decision 2024: Meet Arthur Lee Harris, candidate for Houston County Sheriff

Early voting began on October 15 and ends on November 1. Election day is November 5.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Matt Moulton and Arthur Lee Harris are on the ballot for Houston County Sheriff. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with Arthur Lee Harris ahead of the November 5 election. Candidate name: Arthur Lee Harris Running for: Houston County Sheriff MONICA- Welcome back. Today we have Arthur Lee Harris joining us, who’s running for Houston County Sheriff. Thank you…

Macon doctor shares safety tips for Halloween

Medical Director for Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital, Dr. Edward Clark, says people need to have a safe suit, route, and loot.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As people prepare for trick-or-treating on Halloween, one Macon doctor is offering safety tips to keep people safe. Medical Director for Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital, Dr. Edward Clark, says people need to have a safe suit, route, and loot. Dr. Clark says children need to be able to see out of…

Decision 2024: Meet Miriam Paris, candidate for Georgia House District 142

Early voting began on October 15 and ends on November 1. Election day is November 5.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Calvin Dennis Palmer and Miriam Paris are on the ballot for Georgia House District 142. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with Miriam Paris ahead of the November 5 election. Candidate name: Miriam Paris Running for: Georgia House District 142 Campaign Website: votemiriamparis.com MONICA- Welcome back. Today we have Miriam Paris, who’s running for re-election for Georgia House…

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office hosting Halloween festivities for community

Sergeant Sahkera Wooten with the Bibb County Sheriff's Office says it is important to provide a safe space for families on Halloween.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Haunted House and Fall Festival on October 31. The event will take place from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at 774 Hazel St. in Macon. Sergeant Sahkera Wooten with the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says it is important to provide a safe space for families on Halloween. There will…

Crawford County man receives prison sentence after pleading guilty to child abuse charges

A Crawford County man pleaded guilty to several child abuse charges and was sentenced to 20 years, with the first 10 to be served in prison.

CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Crawford County man pleaded guilty Monday to several child abuse charges and was sentenced to 20 years, with the first 10 to be served in prison. According to a news release from the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office, 42-year-old James Franklin Davis pleaded guilty to cruelty to children in the first degree, two…

Macon-Bibb Pedestrian Safety Review Board holds outreach and education event at Disability Connections

“It's not just on the driver and it's not just on the pedestrian. It's not just on government. We all have to share responsibility when we talk about safety as a community,” said Weston Stroud, Traffic Safety Manager.

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb Pedestrian Safety Review Board (PSRB) held an outreach and education event at Disability Connections as part of National Pedestrian Safety Month. Tuesday’s event, held to educate people on safety measures, discuss future plans and hear feedback, was one of the many visits to various locations around the county. Major topics included…

Highs return to the 80s Wednesday

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures remain above average as October nears its end. This Evening It’s been a mostly sunny afternoon for the majority of Middle Georgia, but cloud cover is expected to ramp up some heading into tonight. This will lead to warmer overnight conditions as lows jump back above average into the mid to upper 50s. Wind will…

Religious leaders gather with Georgia House candidates to urge people to vote

"We're not telling you who to vote for, but we are saying vote, vote, vote, vote," Pastor S.E. Johnson of Cornerstone Bethel said.

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With only one week left until Election Day, various religious leaders from around Middle Georgia gathered Tuesday at the Georgia Baptist Missionary and Education Convention Center with Anissa Jones, who’s running for Georgia House District 143, and Tangie Herring, who’s running for District 145, to stress the importance of voting and urge people…

‘Bike with Dad’ set for Saturday at Carolyn Crayton Park

It's happening Saturday morning at 10 a.m. starting in Carolyn Crayton Park.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Several Macon organizations are giving families a chance to have some fun and learn the latest bike safety tips. “Bike with Dad” is set for Saturday at 10 a.m. starting at Carolyn Crayton Park. Macon Violence Prevention Coordinator Jeremy Grissom says the event is part of a larger push to help families spend more time together….

Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores October 21-25

This week's Restaurant Report Card provides food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, October 21 and Friday, October 25, 2024.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — This week’s Restaurant Report Card provides food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, October 21 and Friday, October 25, 2024. Understanding the scores Scores 69 and below (unsatisfactory): Highlighted in red. Scores 70-99 (satisfactory): Displayed in black. Scores of 100…

Macon Touchdown Club Winners from Week 11

Here are the Macon TD Club Players of the Week from Week 11 of the High School football season

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Touchdown Club announced their Players of the Week for Week 11 of the high school football season Monday evening. Back of the Week: Northeast Junior QB Reginald ‘Bam’ Glover – who had 154 yards passing with one passing touchdown, while adding 74 yards on the ground and one rushing touchdown. 228 total yards…

Mercer Football Prepares for Another Tough SOCON Test

The Mercer Bears (7-1, 4-1) will face East Tennessee State (4-3, 3-1) in a ranked Sothern Conference Matchup at Five Star Stadium Saturday Afternoon

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The 12th-ranked Mercer Bears are coming off a huge ranked win against Southern Conference opponent Western Carolina on Saturday. Now, Bears Head Coach Mike Jacobs is preparing his team for a homecoming matchup against Eastern Tennessee State, coached by Tre Lamb. The ETSU Head Coach comes from deep family roots in Georgia football, including his…

Perry Panthers Renew Old Rivalry with New Region Opponent

The Perry Panthers (7-2, 4-0) will take on the Warner Robins Demons (6-3, 2-2) in Region 1-AAAA Play for the Week 12 Game of the Week

PERRY, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Perry Panthers will renew an old rivalry with their new Region 1-AAAA opponent, the Warner Robins Demons, at McConnell Talbert Stadium on Friday in the Week 12 Game of the Week. According to MaxPreps, Perry is ranked number one in the state in AAAA coming off their 31-27 region championship victory over Benedictine last…

Decision 2024: Meet Matt Moulton, candidate for Houston County Sheriff

Early voting began on October 15 and ends on November 1. Election day is November 5.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Matt Moulton and Arthur Lee Harris are on the ballot for Houston County Sheriff. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with Matt Moulton ahead of the November 5 election. Candidate name: Matt Moulton Running for: Houston County Sheriff Campaign Website: mattmoultonforsheriff.com  MONICA- Welcome back. Today we have Matt Moulton who’s running for Houston County Sheriff joining us. Thank you…

Macon Regional CrimeStoppers thanks community for help, honors local law enforcement at annual luncheon

CrimeStoppers is a partnership between law enforcement, media, and the community.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Macon Regional CrimeStoppers held the annual Crimestoppers Community Luncheon. CrimeStoppers is a partnership between law enforcement, media, and the community. The non-profit began in November of 2000. CrimeStoppers serves the following counties: Baldwin Bibb Crawford Houston Jones Monroe Peach Twiggs Since the inception of CrimeStoppers, there have been 6,758 arrests, 13,446 warrants served, and 11,587 cases cleared….