Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Georgia News, Jones County, Local News

UPDATE: Macon gang leader sentenced to 15 years in prison for illegal firearm possession

The founder of the Mafia criminal street gang in Middle Georgia, Alphonzo Clyde, was sentenced to the maximum prison term allowed by law for illegally possessing a firearm.
Finn Balfour, Monica Diaz-Meek, Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (10/17/24): The founder of the Mafia criminal street gang in Middle Georgia, Alphonzo Clyde, was sentenced to the maximum prison term allowed by law for illegally possessing a firearm. U.S. District Judge Marc Treadwell sentenced the 45-year-old Macon resident to 180 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release on Thursday, according to a news release from the…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Warner Robins announces road closure ahead of Saturday’s Glow Run 5K

The Warner Robins Police Department will host the annual Glow Run 5K on Saturday, October 19, which will result in temporary road closures in the area.
Tucker Sargent,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Police Department will host the annual Glow Run 5K on Saturday, October 19, which will result in a temporary road closure. Cohen Walker Drive, near Freedom Field, will be closed starting at 7:45 p.m. and is expected to reopen by approximately 9:30 p.m. once all participants have cleared the course, according to…

Ghsa Volleyball Scoreboard Scores
Local Sports, Sports

GHSA Volleyball Playoffs Opening Round Scores

Here are GHSA Opening Round Playoff Scores from around Middle Georgia
Justin Dierkes,

MIDDLE GEORGIA – (41NBC/WMGT) – Here is a list of scores from the GHSA volleyball opening round playoff matchups. The second round of volleyball playoffs start Saturday, October 19. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: GHSA, GHSA Playoffs, GHSA Volleyball, GHSA Volleyball Playoffs, Middle Georgia Volleyball

Ghsa Softball Scoreboard Scores
Local Sports, Sports

GHSA Opening Round Softball Playoff Scores

Here are GHSA Opening Round Playoff Scores from around Middle Georgia
Justin Dierkes,

MIDDLE GEORGIA – (41NBC/WMGT) – Here is a list of scores from the GHSA softball opening round playoff matchups. The second round of softball playoffs start Tuesday, October 22. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: GHSA, GHSA Playoffs, GHSA Softball, GHSA Softball Playoffs, High School Softball, Middle Georgia Softball, softball

Perry Lady Panthers Takes A Win Over Northview In Their Opening Volleyball Matchup
Local Sports, Sports

Perry Lady Panthers advance on the hardwood in GHSA AAAA Playoffs

The Perry Lady Panthers (18-17) defeated the Northview Lady Titans (8-23) in five sets 3-2 to advance to the second round of the GHSA AAAA playoffs
Justin Dierkes,

PERRY, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – In GHSA opening round volleyball playoffs, the Perry Lady Panthers beat the Northview Lady Titans at home three sets to two in a five set match.  Perry will advance to the second round to face East Forsyth on Saturday at noon.   Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: GHSA, GHSA Volleyball Playoffs, Perry, Perry High School,…

Local Sports, Sports

Perry advances past the opening round of GHSA AAAA playoffs with a sweep of North Springs

The Perry Lady Panthers (19-8) sweep the North Springs Lady Spartans (14-12) in two games to advance to the second round of the GHSA playoffs
Justin Dierkes,

PERRY, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – In GHSA AAAA opening round action, the Perry Lady Panthers Softball team advanced to the second round with a sweep of the North Springs Lady Spartans 10-2 in game one, and 17-2 in game two. Perry will face the winner of Jones County and Eastside Tuesday.   Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: GHSA, GHSA Playoff…

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Bibb County, Elections, Featured, Houston County, Local News

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear speaks to voters in Middle Georgia

Gov. Beshear spoke to voters at Ted Wright Memorial Park in Bonaire and Macedonia Church in Macon.
Taylor Gilchrist,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Gov. Andy Beshear (D-Ky.) made two stops in Middle Georgia on Wednesday, campaigning for Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of November’s presidential election. Speaking at Ted Wright Memorial Park in Bonaire, Beshear encouraged voters to cast their ballots early and work to get others to the polls as well. Once considered a top candidate to be…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Woman sentenced to 30 months for assisting felon’s escape from Bibb County Jail

A Macon woman was sentenced to 2.5 years in federal prison Wednesday for helping a convicted felon and others escape from the Bibb County Jail in 2023.
Tucker Sargent,

Janecia Green (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon woman was sentenced to 2.5 years in federal prison Wednesday for helping a convicted felon and others escape from the Bibb County Jail in 2023. The sentencing came exactly one year after Johnifer Barnwell and three others escaped from the Bibb County Jail. Following her prison term, 31-year-old…

Fox City Witches Ride To Raise Money For Breast Cancer Awareness
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Fox City Witches Ride to raise money for breast cancer awareness

The event is October 19 at The Den, 84 East Johnson St. in Forsyth. Registration begins at 4:45 p.m. and the ride begins at 5:30 p.m.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fox City Witches Ride is hosting the 3rd Annual Witches Ride to benefit United in Pink. The event is October 19 at The Den, 84 East Johnson St. in Forsyth. Registration begins at 4:45 p.m. and the ride begins at 5:30 p.m. Co-Organizer of Fox City Witches Ride and breast cancer survivor, Susan Harrell, says the…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb County Fire Department maintains its Class 1 ISO Standing

The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department is the only one in Middle Georgia to hold the Class 1 Classification.
Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department announced its newest rating in the Public Protection Classification Report on Wednesday. Fire Chief Shane Edwards said the fire department maintained its Class 1 Standing. “We are one of 60 plus departments throughout the U.S. that are able to withhold this,” he said. “And you’ve got to remember, Macon-Bibb County was…

Record Number Of Early Voters In Georgia On First Day
Bibb County, Elections, Featured, Georgia News, Local News, Politics, WMGT

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says record number of early voters on first day

Raffensperger added that he did a citizenship verification check to verify only American citizens were on the voter list. 
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Early voting across Georgia began on October 15, and the state is witnessing a higher turnout than in previous years. “It started this morning, and we had record turnout throughout the day,” said Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. “By 1 o’clock, we had 155,000 people show up to vote, which exceeds our previous one-day early…

Perry Panthers Prepare To Welcome The Ware County Gators In The Week 10 Game Of The Week
Local Sports, Sports

The Perry Panthers Prepare to Welcome the Ware County Gators in our Week 10 Game of the Week

The Perry Panthers (5-2) and their undefeated Region 1-AAAA record host the Ware County Gators (3-3) who look to remain perfect in Region play as well
Justin Dierkes,

PERRY, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Perry Panthers are 5-2 so far this season, as they prepare to host the Ware County Gators in Region 1-AAAA action.  Coming off back-to-back region victories, Perry has put up 136 total points in their last two wins to add to their already high scoring average, giving them 42 points a game. After allowing…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, Politics

IBEW Local 1316 members rally in support of VP Harris

“This election is too important to sit out," IBEW Local 1316 business manager Stacey Mixson said. "So I encourage my fellow Georgians to vote early.”
Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As early voting begins in Georgia, The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) announced its support for Vice President Kamala Harris. Members of the union in Middle Georgia championed Harris’s record as the reason for their support of her run to the White House. “As Vice President, she helped pass the bipartisan infrastructure…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

5 arrested after shots fired at youth football game in Macon

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says deputies from the Special Response Team (SRT) was called to the scene just before 7 p.m. on October 5
Tucker Sargent,

Donta Williams Sr., Alisha Wynn, Shantia Hamilton, Latesha Williams and Jevar Hollingshed (Photos: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A youth travel football game at Henderson Stadium earlier this month ended with shots fired and a “melee” involving several people. Five people were arrested, according to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Facebook post on Tuesday. The post said deputies…

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Bibb County, Featured, Georgia News, Local News, WMGT

UPDATE: Man wanted in connection with hit-and-run death of 3-year-old now in custody

Deputies say John Paul Battle Jr. turned himself in around 7:20 Tuesday night.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

John Paul Battle Jr. (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (10/15): Deputies say John Paul Battle Jr. turned himself in around 7:20 Tuesday night. He was taken to the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center and is charged with homicide by vehicle and leaving the scene of a crime. UPDATE (10/15): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance…

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Dodge County, Featured, Local News

GSP: Man dies after Dodge County hit-and-run; driver arrested

A pedestrian was struck and killed in a hit-and-run on Cochran Highway near Bates Road on Saturday, October 12, according to Georgia State Patrol (GSP).
Tucker Sargent,

DODGE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A pedestrian was struck and killed in a hit-and-run on Cochran Highway near Bates Road on Saturday, according to Georgia State Patrol (GSP). GSP confirmed by email that troopers from Post 17 in Dublin responded to scene. Investigators determined a vehicle hit the pedestrian, 30-year-old Chris Snellgrove, before fleeing the scene. Snellgrove was airlifted to…

Atrium Health Navicent Introduces New Technology To Diagnose Lung Cancer
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Atrium Health Navicent introduces new technology to diagnose lung cancer

Atrium Health Navicent cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Anthony Holden, says the new ION Robotic Bronchoscopy procedure has been in use over the past 5 months and helped 75 patients.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent has been using a new minimally-invasive procedure to diagnose lung cancer. Atrium Health Navicent cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Anthony Holden, says the new ION Robotic Bronchoscopy procedure has been in use over the past 5 months and helped 75 patients. The new procedure allows physicians to examine the airways of the lungs to diagnose…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Sweater weather expected Wednesday

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will top off in the low to mid 60s around Middle Georgia Wednesday afternoon. The Rest of the Evening   Skies will largely stay clear through the evening and into tonight, however a few isolated cirrus clouds are expected to pass overhead at some point this evening/overnight. It will be rather chilly as north-northwest winds…

Visit Milledgeville To Host 21st Annual Deep Roots Festival
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Visit Milledgeville to host 21st annual Deep Roots Festival

The Deep Roots Festival will also have a steak cookoff, as well as a competition for best peach dessert and bloody mary.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Visit Milledgeville is hosting the 21st annual Deep Roots Festival. The event will be October 19 in Downtown Milledgeville. Entry to the festival area is free and open to the community. The market will be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and music will go from 10 a.m. until about 11 p.m. Milledgeville Councilman District 4,…
Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News

Mercer University’s ‘Building the Beloved Community’ symposium begins Tuesday

All events are free and open to the public, although you will have to RSVP for meals.
Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer University is getting ready for the 19th annual Building the Beloved Community symposium. According to a news release, the event will feature talks and panels and will include a keynote address from Dr. Christina Edmondson, an anti-racist advocate, educator and author. Special guest Dr. Woody Register will also speak. All events are free and open…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Loaves and Fishes Ministry held annual Breast Cancer Walk-a-thon

The event honored those affected by breast cancer, including Board Member, Mrs. Edwina Beall and Client Friends like Mrs. Brenda Moore and Mr. Freddie Pearson.
Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – You might have seen a splash of pink in downtown Macon Tuesday morning. Loaves and Fishes Ministry held its yearly Breast Cancer Walk-a-Thon as it celebrated its 57th anniversary. Board President Chloe Napier says the event honored those affected by breast cancer, including Board Member, Mrs. Edwina Beall and client friends like Mrs. Brenda Moore and Mr….

Mercer Bears Heads To Birmingham To Face Off Against Samford Bulldogs Saturday
Local Sports, Sports

The Undefeated 7th Ranked Mercer Bears prepare for a tough SOCON Battle with Samford Saturday

The Mercer Bears (6-0) and Head Coach Mike Jacobs talk at Monday's press conference about what the Bears need to do to beat the Samford Bulldogs (2-3) Saturday in Brimingham
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The undefeated Mercer Bears take their 6-0 record on the road to face the 2-3 Samford Bulldogs in Birmingham, Alabama on Saturday at 3 p.m. Eastern. During Monday’s weekly press conference, Mercer Head Coach Mike Jacobs, Defensive Coordinator Jahmal Brown, and Senior Runningback Dewayne McGee all spoke on what this 7th ranked Bears team has…
Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Anchor of Hope Foundation hosts 13th annual golf tournament

Executive director Carrie Owen says they're a non-profit that supports families with children who have development disabilities across Georgia.
Denise Turner,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  The Anchor of Hope Foundation is hosting its 13th annual golf tournament at River Forest. Executive director Carrie Owen says they’re a non-profit that supports families with children who have development disabilities across Georgia. Owen says they use the money for several programs such as scholarships, respite care and resources, and that they help families in…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb County Pedestrian Safety Review Board holds annual walk to remember pedestrian victims

The death of a 3-year-old on Monday was the sixth pedestrian death in Macon-Bibb County in 2024.
Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb County Pedestrian Safety Review Board held a walk on Monday to honor pedestrians who have died in the county. Zakiya Muhammad joined members of the board in their annual walk. Muhammad says her twin brother Daniel Muhammad was hit and killed while walking in Macon in 2013. “I think the biggest…