Twiggs County woman encourages eye check-ups after doctor discovers brain tumor

"My doctor is almost in tears," she said. "And he tells me, I don’t know how to tell you this, but it’s a brain tumor and I'm sorry.'

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Twiggs County woman whose visit to an eye doctor led to the discovery of a brain tumor is sharing her story to encourage people to schedule annual eye exams. Danville resident Gayle Sapp says she was suffering severe headaches in early 2012, so she decided to visit her family doctor. “They told me my blood pressure…

Stratford Advances to the GIAA Final Four

The Stratford Eaglettes defeated the FPD Lady Vikings 60-48 to advance to the GIAA Class AAAA Semifinals

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – On Friday night at The Gray, the 23-2 Stratford Academy Eaglettes beat the First Presbyterian Day School Lady Vikings 60-48 in the GHSA Class AAAA Elite Eight to advance to the Semifinals. Stratford will face St. Anne Pacelli on Thursday Feb. 27 at 3 p.m. at Columbus State for a chance to go to the…

Jones County Girls End Their Season with a 57-40 Loss

The Lady Greyhounds fall to Northview 57-40 at home to end their season in the GHSA Class AAAA Second Round

GRAY, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Friday night in Jones County, the 27-2 Lady Greyhounds ended their season after a 57-40 loss to the 21-9 Northview Lady Titans in the GHSA Class AAAA Second Round. Categories: Across Georgia Sports, Local Sports, Sports Tags: GHSA, GHSA Girls Basketball Playoffs, Gray, Jones County, Jones County Girls Basktball, Jones County High School, Jones County…

Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Jacket Ceremony

The Georgia Sports Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Class Received Their New Jackets Friday night at the Hall in Macon

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – On Friday night at the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Hall in Macon, ten inductees into the G.S.H.O.F. Class of 2025 received their new honorary wardrobe at the Jacket Ceremony. In front of family, friends, old teammates and colleagues, emcee Bill Shanks read through the highlights of these legendary careers and what makes these athletes…

Monroe County deputies searching for missing 63-year-old man

Sharpe was last seen in the Exchange Drive area of Monroe County, according to the sheriff’s office.

Photo: Gerald Sharpe (Monroe County Sheriff’s Office)MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Gerald Sharpe, a 63-year-old man who was reported missing on February 20. Sharpe was last seen in the Exchange Drive area of Monroe County, according to the sheriff’s office. He’s about 6 feet tall and weighs 260 pounds. He has blue…

John R. Lewis Elementary School hosts first Black History Fashion Show

The entire school was in attendance as all grade levels, Pre-K through 5th Grade, participated in the show, which featured historical figures old and new.

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – John R. Lewis Elementary School in Macon celebrated Black History Month Friday by hosting its first Black History Fashion Show. The entire school was in attendance as all grade levels, Pre-K through 5th Grade, participated in the show, which featured historical figures old and new. Diandra Walker, Media Specialist for John R. Lewis…

Warner Robins Police: Protest planned at At Home Furniture lacks permit, violates code

A planned protest at At Home Furniture on Watson Boulevard does not have a permit and violates city code, according to a public announcement from the Warner Robins Police Department.

Flyer: Warner Robins Police DepartmentWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A planned protest at At Home Furniture on Watson Boulevard does not have a permit and violates city code, according to a public announcement from the Warner Robins Police Department. A flyer circulating at a local school calls for people to protest at 2063 Watson Boulevard every Saturday from February 22…

$30,000 Macon Violence Prevention grant helping SOAR Academy students learn art, life skills

Macon Violence Prevention awarded the grant to the Communities in Schools of Central Georgia (CIS) program. For the past five Fridays, Soar Academy CIS students have designed, planned, and now painted a mural for the purpose of uplifting and describing the mission of the program.

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A $30,000 grant is helping students in Bibb County learn more about art and life skills. Macon Violence Prevention awarded the grant to the Communities in Schools of Central Georgia (CIS) program. For the past five Fridays, Soar Academy CIS students have designed, planned and now painted a mural for the purpose of…

Orleans on Carroll Street is sponsoring Perry’s Bourbon Street Bash

Get ready to experience the lively and colorful energy of New Orleans in Middle Georgia.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Get ready to experience the lively and colorful energy of New Orleans in Middle Georgia. Perry’s Bourbon Street Bash is set to take over Historic Downtown Perry  this evening, bringing the high-energy spirit of Mardi Gras to the community. The event, sponsored by Orleans on Carroll Street, will feature live performances, a variety of vendors, and…

Warner Robins Police seek help identifying vehicle break-in suspect

Authorities are searching for a suspect caught on camera breaking into multiple vehicles in Warner Robins neighborhoods.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Warner Robins Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in multiple vehicle break-ins. Authorities say the individual, believed to be between 14 and 22 years old, was caught on camera going through several vehicles in the areas of Tiffany Lane, Lazy H Lane, and Hampton Circle. Investigators are urging…

Georgia Senate unanimously backs pricey push for $250 child tax credit

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones’ proposal for a child tax credit passes unanimously in the Senate, costing Georgia over $180 million annually.

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s state senators are backing an expensive push by Republican Lt. Gov. Burt Jones to create a child tax credit. The Senate voted 49-0 on Wednesday to pass Senate Bill 89. The measure would create a state income tax credit of up to $250 for every child younger than age 7, expand an existing tax credit for child care…

Three arrested after attempted contraband drop at Washington State Prison

Deputies tracked down three suspects after they attempted to toss contraband over the prison fence.

SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Three people are in custody following an attempted contraband drop at Washington State Prison on Tuesday night. Deputies say they spotted two men trying to throw illegal items over the prison fence before fleeing into a nearby cornfield. A third suspect, their getaway driver, was intercepted on Highway 24. With the help of K-9 units, authorities tracked…

Chad Alligood announces retirement

The former Jones County athletic director and Northside head football coach announced his retirement via social media on Thursday evening.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Former Jones County athletic director and Northside head football coach Chad Alligood announced his retirement from high school athletics in a social media post on Thursday. Alligood’s username on ‘X’ @chad_alligood, posted around 5 p.m. Thursday, “I appreciate all of the calls, texts, and messages the last few weeks. I appreciate all the job opportunities from…

Mercer starts Softball Invitational with 17-0 win

The 6-4 Mercer Lady Bears defeated the 0-11 Alabama State Lady Hornets 17-0 in five innings

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  The Mercer Lady Bears kicked off the Mercer Softball Invitational against the winless Alabama State Lady Hornets Thursday. The Lady Bears only needed four innings to get the job done after they scored seven runs in the bottom of the third inning and eight runs in the bottom of the fourth inning. The Mercer Invitational will…

Officers detail Macon animal cruelty, hoarding scene

Five were arrested on Tuesday, February 18, after deputies discovered 20 dogs and eight cats being housed in unstable conditions in a Morrow Place home.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  Macon-Bibb County Animal Welfare officers detailed on Thursday what they found at the Morrow Place home where five people were arrested for charges related to animal cruelty. “You could smell it from, I’d say about 50 yards away, you could smell the inside of the house,” said Sonja Adams, the Manager of Macon-Bibb County Animal Welfare. …

Alexander II students celebrate trees ahead of Georgia Arbor Day

"I hope they understand that there are potential career opportunities, as far as environmental work," Asha Ellen said. "We need more arborists, so hopefully after this we will have a future arborist one day."

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A day before Georgia Arboy Day, students at Alexander II Magnet School gathered at Tattnall Square Park on Thursday to learn the importance of earth’s most precious plant: trees. Arborist Edward Morrow says trees are his passion, and he wants to spread the importance of nature to our youth. “I think trees are important because they…

Piedmont Macon promoting heart health as Heart Health Month continues

Free heart health screenings were provided on Thursday

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – February marks Heart Health Month, and Piedmont Macon is raising awareness and promoting heart health in the community one heart at a time. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, taking a life every 34 seconds. Piedmont Macon is doing its part to ensure individuals receive the heart screenings they need….

Sunny and cool end to the week

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The wind will be calmer Friday as cool conditions stick around Middle Georgia. This Evening Clouds from last night cleared this morning and the wind began to pick up a lot shortly thereafter. Strong gusts of around 25 mph will continue through the late afternoon and into the evening before slowing overnight. Overnight wind will flow…

YOUTH SAYS! to partner with Living Legends for We Are History event

YOUTH SAYS! Founder, Jalen Aliyu, says this event is free and open to the community.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – YOUTH SAYS! and Living Legends are partnering together to host ‘We Are History’. The event is from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on February 22 at the Tubman Museum in Macon. YOUTH SAYS! Founder, Jalen Aliyu, says this event is free and open to the community. There will be free haircuts, a special guest speaker, youth…

Man arrested after high-speed chase on Gray Highway

According to the news release, the chase began when Walter Joe Daniels first encountered Investigator Hall on Joycliff Road, nearly hitting him head-on.

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested Wednesday after a high-speed chase on Gray Highway, according to the Jones County Sheriff’s Office. According to the news release, the chase began when Walter Joe Daniels first encountered Investigator Hall on Joycliff Road, nearly hitting him head-on. Investigator Hall attempted to stop Daniels, but Daniels fled down Gray Highway at a…

Warner Robins Falls in the First Round of the GHSA Playoffs

The Warner Robins Demons lost to St. Pius X in the first round of the GHSA Class AAAA Playoffs to end their season

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – On Wednesday night, the 18-8 Warner Robins Demons’ boys basketball team lost to the St. Pius X Catholic Golden Lions 73-66 in the first round of the GHSA Class AAAA playoffs. Congratulations to the Demons on a great Region 1-AAAA Championship season. Categories: Across Georgia Sports, Houston County, Local Sports, Sports Tags: GHSA, GHSA…

Westside Advances to the Sweet Sixteen

The Westside Seminoles defeated North Murray in the First Round of the GHSA Class AAAAA Playoffs

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – On Wednesday night, the 18-9 Westside Seminoles boys basketball team defeated the North Murray Mountaineers 44-31 to advance to the GHSA Class AA Sweet Sixteen. The ‘Noles will face the 23-5 Union County Panthers on Saturday. Categories: Across Georgia Sports, Bibb County, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bibb County, GHSA, GHSA Boys Basketball Playoffs, Macon, Westside,…

Southwest Moves onto the Sweet Sixteen

The Southwest Patriots defeated the Bacon County Raiders 82-50 in the First Round of the GHSA Class A Division Two Playoffs

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – On Wednesday night, the 24-2 Southwest Patriots boys basketball team defeated the 10-14 Bacon County Raiders to advance to the GHSA Class A Division Two Sweet Sixteen. The Patriots will face the 16-11 Banks County Leopards on Saturday.   Categories: Across Georgia Sports, Bibb County, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bibb County, GHSA, GHSA Boys Basketball…

Houston County Advances to Sweet Sixteen

The Houston County Bears defeated the Loganville Red Devils 43-41 in the First Round of the GHSA Class AAAAA Playoffs

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – On Wednesday night, the 22-6 Houston County Bears boys basketball team defeated the Loganville Red Devils 43-41 to advance to the GHSA Class AAAAA Sweet Sixteen. The Bears will face the 21-7 Alexander Cougars on Saturday. Categories: Across Georgia Sports, Houston County, Local Sports, Sports Tags: GHSA, GHSA Boys Basketball Playoffs, HoCo, Houston County,…