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GDC confirms inmate death at Dooly State Prison

The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) has confirmed an inmate died at Dooly State Prison on Sunday.

February 3, 2025

Tucker Sargent,

UNADILLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) has confirmed an inmate died at Dooly State Prison on Sunday. According to GDC, which did not immediately reveal the inmate’s identity, authorities don’t suspect foul play at this time. The body was turned over to the county coroner, who will send it to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI)…

Crimestoppers asks for help finding fugitives from Middle Georgia

Today's word of the day: Trendsetter

February 3, 2025

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers Sergeant Greg Thomas visited 41Today to highlight five wanted suspects and discuss the word of the day. Crimestoppers partners with media organizations, police departments and other law enforcement agencies in eight Middle Georgia counties to provide anonymous rewards for tips that lead to criminal arrests. Can you help track down the following suspects?…

Very warm conditions likely Tuesday

February 3, 2025

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – This Evening Clear skies from this afternoon will stay that way into tonight as temperatures fall from the 70s into the 50s and eventually 40s by tomorrow morning. While overhead skies stay clear, however, some fog is likely ahead of tomorrow. Wind will be gentle overnight from the southwest. Tomorrow Tuesday will be a very warm…

Sheriff: 2 Macon men arrested after trying to smuggle prohibited items into Washington State Prison with drone

Two Macon men are facing felony charges after deputies say they tried to use a drone to smuggle contraband into Washington State Prison late Friday night.

February 3, 2025

Tucker Sargent,

DAVISBORO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Macon men are facing felony charges after the Washington County Sheriff’s Office says they tried to use a drone to smuggle contraband into Washington State Prison late Friday night. According to Sheriff Joel Cochran, a deputy patrolling near the prison saw and heard a drone flying overhead. The deputy followed the drone as it flew…

Report: Jones County football coach, athletic director resign

41NBC’s Justin Dierkes reached out to both men, as well as the school district, for further information.

February 3, 2025

Tucker Sargent, Justin Dierkes,

File: August 2022GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Jones County High School head football coach Mike Chastain and athletic director Chad Alligood have resigned. The news was first reported Monday by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. 41NBC’s Justin Dierkes reached out to both men, as well as School District Superintendent Charles Lundy, for further information. Both Alligood and Chastain confirmed their resignations. “I made…

Usta Recognizes Macon Bibb County Parks & Rec Tennis Division For Their Work With ‘adaptive Tennis’

Macon-Bibb County Parks and Recreation earns UTSA recognition for Blind Tennis program

The United States Tennis Association has awarded the County Tennis Division the 'Adaptive Tennis Award' for their work with the Georgia Academy for the Blind

February 1, 2025

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Parks and Recreation Department’s Tennis Division has been honored with the Adaptive Tennis Award from the United States Tennis Association for its work teaching visually impaired students how to play “Blind Tennis” at the Georgia Academy for the Blind. Thursday afternoon, Justin Dierkes stopped by the Georgia Academy for the Blind to speak…

UPDATE: Deputies make arrest after pair of ‘suspicious incidents’ at Macon Walmart

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says 24-year-old Kemontre Braswell was taken into custody following its investigation into a pair of "suspicious incidents" at Walmart on Harrison Road this month.

January 31, 2025

Monica Diaz-Meek, Tucker Sargent,

Kemontre Braswell (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (1/31/25): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says 24-year-old Kemontre Braswell was taken into custody following its investigation into a pair of “suspicious incidents” at Walmart on Harrison Road this month. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies found Braswell at a hotel and interviewed him. He claimed the acts were based on popular or…

17-year-old arrested for series of car break-ins in Jones County

According to a news release, deputies began responding to calls about cars being broken into on Sun Valley Drive on January 27. A handgun was reported stolen out of one of the vehicles.

January 31, 2025

Monica Diaz-Meek,

JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 17-year-old was arrested for a series of car break-ins in Jones County, according to the Jones County Sheriff’s Office. According to a news release, deputies began responding to calls about cars being broken into on Sun Valley Drive on January 27. A handgun was reported stolen out of one of the vehicles. On January…

Groundhog day this weekend

January 31, 2025

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sunny and warm weather is anticipated for the first weekend of February. This Evening Storms will move through Middle Georgia during the suppertime and late evening hours as a cold front passes through the region. Thunder and lightning are fair game as well as a few strong wind gusts, however severe weather is not expected. Rain…

Peach County man convicted of child molestation after week-long trial

A Peach County jury has convicted a 37-year-old man of multiple child molestation charges after a week-long trial, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office.

January 31, 2025

Tucker Sargent,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Peach County jury has convicted a 37-year-old man of multiple child molestation charges after a week-long trial, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office. Jurors found Deshawn Courtney Mathis guilty of aggravated child molestation, two counts of child molestation and enticing a child for indecent Purposes. The verdict came after less than…

Bernd Elementary hosts Leadership Day, encourages students to ‘Go to Infinity and Beyond’

"Our students are making gains, and we're also getting them ready to go out and become caring citizens in the world," Principal Amber Daniel said.

January 31, 2025

Bre'Anna Sheffield,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Leadership was on full display at Bernd Elementary School on Friday as students took part in the school’s Barned Leadership Academy’s Leadership Day. This year’s theme, “Leadership Will Take You to Infinity and Beyond,” encouraged students to dream big and embrace their potential. “Everyone has genius, everyone has talent, and they just need to tap into…

Georgia State Patrol dismisses ticket after dashcam video sparks controversy in Warner Robins

A traffic stop in Warner Robins during the Thunder Task Force operation Thursday led to a viral dashcam video and a now-dismissed citation for a local driver.

January 31, 2025

Tucker Sargent, Fiona King,

Screengrab from a video shared on Lawrence Dixon’s Facebook page.WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A traffic stop in Warner Robins during the Thunder Task Force operation Thursday led to a viral dashcam video and a now-dismissed citation for a driver. The footage, shared nearly 5,000 times from Lawrence Dixon’s Facebook account as of 4 p.m. on Friday, showed Dixon being…

UPDATE: Missing Telfair County man found safe

A man reported missing in Telfair County has been found safe.

January 31, 2025

Tucker Sargent,

Blaine Allen (Photo: Telfair County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (1/31/25): A man reported missing in Telfair County has been found safe. “UPDATE – Mr. Allen has been located and is safe. Thanks for all who shared,” a post on the sheriff’s office Facebook page stated on Friday. ORIGINAL STORY (1/30/25): TELFAIR COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Telfair County Sheriff’s Office is asking…

Macon-Bibb residents to discuss term limits at East Macon Town Hall

Community members can voice opinions on mayoral term limits and other local issues

January 31, 2025

Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC) MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County residents have an opportunity tonight to voice their opinions on the future of local government structure. Elected officials and community organizers are gathering for an East Macon Town Hall, where discussions will center on a proposed charter amendment that could extend mayoral term limits. Earlier this month, the Macon-Bibb County…

Inmate found dead at Telfair State Prison, investigation underway

According to the GDC, Deandre Moody died on January 28.

January 31, 2025

Monica Diaz-Meek,

TELFAIR COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An inmate died on Tuesday at the Telfair State Prison, according to a news release from the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC). According to the GDC, Deandre Moody died on January 28. The body was turned over to the county coroner and will be transported to the GBI crime lab to determine the official cause…

2 inmates dead at Hancock State Prison, GDC confirms gang-related incident

According to the news release, two inmates are dead, however one of the inmates had no visible signs of injury and his death appears to have been medically-related.

January 31, 2025

Monica Diaz-Meek,

HANCOCK COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two inmates died on Thursday at the Hancock State Prison, according to a news release from the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC). GDC did confirm that an altercation took place among inmates on January 30. According to the news release, two inmates are dead, however one of the inmates had no visible signs of injury…

UPDATE: Air Force investigation finds unanchored wall, force contributed to fatal pool mishap at Robins AFB

A newly released Air Force report reveals that the bathhouse wall collapse that killed 14-year-old Gabriel Lee Stone at Robins Air Force Base last year happened because the structure was unanchored and was toppled due to external force.

January 31, 2025

Monica Diaz-Meek, Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (1/31/25): A newly released Air Force report reveals that the bathhouse wall collapse that killed 14-year-old Gabriel Lee Stone at Robins Air Force Base last year happened because the structure was unanchored and was toppled due to external force. According to an Air Force Material Command news release, the Ground Accident Investigation (GAIB) report, led by Brig. Gen. Patrick…

Coach Daniel " Boone " Williams Hosts Meet & Greet At Northside High School

Northside High School Community Meets New Eagles’ Head Football Coach Daniel ‘Boone’ Williams

The Community showed out for a rescheuled 'Meet & Greet' with new Eagles' Football Head Coach Daniel 'Boone' Williams on Thursday evening at the Northside H.S. Gymnasium

January 31, 2025

Clayton Poulnott,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – On Thursday evening, Northside High School held a ‘Meet & Greet’ with new Head Football Coach Daniel ‘Boone’ Williams and the Eagles’ community. The event was rescheduled due to the inclement weather earlier this month. Northside’s staff, alumni, current students, players, cheerleaders; Everyone was in attendance, as Coach ‘Boone’ spoke to the crowd about…

Atlanta Braves Coach Brian Snitker Chats With Bill Shanks About The Upcoming Baseball Season

Brian Snitker Stops By 41NBC to Talk Mercer’s First Pitch Classic

Atlanta Braves Pitcher Brian Snitker was at 41NBC/WMGT Thursday afternoon before he made his way to Mercer University to be the Keynote Speaker at the 16th Annual Mercer Baseball First Pitch Classic

January 31, 2025

Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – On Thursday afternoon, Atlanta Braves Manager Brian Snitker stopped by the 41NBC studios to talk all things Braves Baseball with Bill Shanks on The Bill Shanks Show. Before Snitker took off to Mercer to be the keynote speaker at the 16th annual First Pitch Classic, the biggest Mercer fundraiser for the baseball program, the Braves…

Rescue Mission Of Middle Georgia Recovery Program

Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia offers hope and recovery for those in need

The Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia is a faith-based organization that offers a life recovery program for men, women and children.

January 30, 2025

Bre'Anna Sheffield,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia is a faith-based organization that offers a life recovery program for men, women and children. For more than 70 years, the mission says it has provided a path of hope, redemption and empowerment through Jesus Christ to break the cycles of abuse in many families. Men’s director Jason Beck says they…

Washington County sheriff: Man run over after fight with co-worker

A workplace dispute escalated into violence on a Washington County highway, leaving one man hospitalized and another under arrest, according to Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran.

January 30, 2025

Tucker Sargent,

Larry Brooks (Photo: Washington County Sheriff’s Office)WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A workplace dispute escalated into violence on a Washington County road, leaving one man hospitalized and another under arrest, according to Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran. It happened in the 4000 block of Highway 102 Thursday night. Investigators determined two co-workers were traveling together when a verbal and physical…

Pedestrian killed in Laurens County hit-and-run, Georgia State Patrol looking for suspect vehicle

A 52-year-old Dublin man died early Tuesday morning after being struck by a vehicle that left the scene on Georgia 19, according to Georgia State Patrol.

January 30, 2025

Tucker Sargent,

LAURENS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 52-year-old Dublin man died early Tuesday morning after being struck by a vehicle that left the scene on Georgia 19, according to Georgia State Patrol (GSP). GSP says the crash happened around 3:30 a.m. when James Smith was walking south on Georgia 19. A vehicle hit Smith from behind, leading to his death. The…

Central Georgia Technical College January 30 2025

Central Georgia Technical College holds ‘More than Scrubs’ event

"The intention of the program is to expose high school students in Houston County to all of the different healthcare careers that are available to them here,” said Kimberly Gunn, Executive Director of High School Initiatives for Central Georgia Technical College.

January 30, 2025

Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It’s no secret that there is a shortage of healthcare workers across the entire country, and it’s causing concern about what the future may hold. Houston County School District is trying to find a way to get ahead of the situation. More than 100 high school students visited the Roy H. Sonny…

Cold front to bring storms to Middle Georgia Friday

January 30, 2025

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An incoming cold front will bring afternoon and evening thunderstorms ahead of a pleasant weekend. This Evening A partly sunny afternoon will become a partly cloudy night across Middle Georgia. Wind will continue to flow from the south at around 7-15 mph with gusts upwards of 20 mph. It will become more southwesterly by tomorrow morning….

The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) has confirmed an inmate died at Dooly State Prison on Sunday.

Today's word of the day: Trendsetter

Two Macon men are facing felony charges after deputies say they tried to use a drone to smuggle contraband into Washington State Prison late Friday night.

41NBC’s Justin Dierkes reached out to both men, as well as the school district, for further information.

The United States Tennis Association has awarded the County Tennis Division the 'Adaptive Tennis Award' for their work with the Georgia Academy for the Blind

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says 24-year-old Kemontre Braswell was taken into custody following its investigation into a pair of "suspicious incidents" at Walmart on Harrison Road this month.

According to a news release, deputies began responding to calls about cars being broken into on Sun Valley Drive on January 27. A handgun was reported stolen out of one of the vehicles.

A Peach County jury has convicted a 37-year-old man of multiple child molestation charges after a week-long trial, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office.

"Our students are making gains, and we're also getting them ready to go out and become caring citizens in the world," Principal Amber Daniel said.

A traffic stop in Warner Robins during the Thunder Task Force operation Thursday led to a viral dashcam video and a now-dismissed citation for a local driver.

A man reported missing in Telfair County has been found safe.

Community members can voice opinions on mayoral term limits and other local issues

According to the GDC, Deandre Moody died on January 28.

According to the news release, two inmates are dead, however one of the inmates had no visible signs of injury and his death appears to have been medically-related.

A newly released Air Force report reveals that the bathhouse wall collapse that killed 14-year-old Gabriel Lee Stone at Robins Air Force Base last year happened because the structure was unanchored and was toppled due to external force.

The Community showed out for a rescheuled 'Meet & Greet' with new Eagles' Football Head Coach Daniel 'Boone' Williams on Thursday evening at the Northside H.S. Gymnasium

Atlanta Braves Pitcher Brian Snitker was at 41NBC/WMGT Thursday afternoon before he made his way to Mercer University to be the Keynote Speaker at the 16th Annual Mercer Baseball First Pitch Classic

The Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia is a faith-based organization that offers a life recovery program for men, women and children.

A workplace dispute escalated into violence on a Washington County highway, leaving one man hospitalized and another under arrest, according to Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran.

A 52-year-old Dublin man died early Tuesday morning after being struck by a vehicle that left the scene on Georgia 19, according to Georgia State Patrol.

"The intention of the program is to expose high school students in Houston County to all of the different healthcare careers that are available to them here,” said Kimberly Gunn, Executive Director of High School Initiatives for Central Georgia Technical College.

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