PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Eight Perry seniors signed on the dotted line Wednesday to continue to play their favorite sports at the next level. Football: Ahmad ‘Goot’ Gordon – Valdosta State Kiel Sparks – Clayton State Jalen Hall & Stephen Gore – Central Georgia Tech JuKorin Thomas – Shorter University Softball: MacKenzie Crumley – Brewton Parker Baseball: Johnathon…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man in his early 30s was shot Thursday night in Fort Valley after an altercation escalated, according to Fort Valley Police Chief DJ Flores. Officers responded around 7:15 p.m. to Magnolia Terrance in the the 700 block of Green Street after receiving a report of a gunshot wound. Upon arrival, officers learned that two…
FileMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District hosted a School Consolidation Town Hall on Thursday as part of its ongoing review process to evaluate potential school consolidations. More than 120 stakeholders, including parents, staff members, community and business partners, Board of Education members, political representatives and students, attended the town hall, which provided an opportunity for attendees to…
Shamecia Kine (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (2/7/25): Jail records show Shamecia Kine is charged with aggravated assault, hit-and-run and giving false name, address or birth date. UPDATE (9:30 p.m.) – Deputies made an arrest just after 7 p.m. after an investigation following shots fired near Jim Shaw’s Seafood on Vineville Avenue. According to the sheriff’s office, 36-year-old Shamecia Litreal…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In just a few days, the Kansas City Chiefs will go head-to-head with the Philadelphia Eagles in the 59th Super Bowl, and Walmart is stepping up making sure our first responders still get to partake in a little game day celebration while on duty. Teams from local Walmarts delivered Football Tailgate Bundles to more than 100…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With new technology, upgraded software, security threats, we all need to know how to prevent a future cyberattack. That’s why the Museum Of Aviation brought in some technology leaders Thursday to teach us all how to stay safe. In our technology-driven society, even a small breach can lead to major issues for the country….
(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC) MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Parents, faculty and staff, and other Bibb County residents will have a chance to voice their opinions about school consolidation at Thursday night’s town hall. The district will reveal its current considerations for consolidation, share what factors will go into the final decision, and outline potential next steps. The district will also…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A stalled out cold front will spur on a few showers chances Friday afternoon and evening. This Evening A mostly cloudy day will become a partly to mostly cloudy night across Middle Georgia. A shower or two will be possible through the sunset and into the early parts of tonight. Conditions will stay very warm as…
(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Delegates from around the world will visit Macon Thursday for the sixth annual Global Trade and Investment Symposium. The event is a reception and discussion centered on connections between the state and local economy. Macon attorney Christopher Smith serves as the Honorary Consul for the Kingdom of Denmark. Smith says leaders will share…
Jackie Johnson testifies in her own behalf in her trial on the single remaining charge of violating her oath of office, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in Brunswick, Ga. (Terry Dickson/The Brunswick News via AP, Pool)BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — A judge Wednesday ended the trial of former Georgia prosecutor accused of using her influence to protect the men who chased and…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – BCAD presents: Valentine’s Outside Pop-Up Shop is back another year. Shoppers, on Saturday, can stopped by 35 to 40 vendors and buy an early Valentine’s Day gift for their special person. Special guest, Houston County Cowboy will perform at noon, and there will also be a Bounce House for the kiddos. The address of the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A stalled system has brought isolated showers to Middle Georgia overnight. Fog and showers have moved out of the area. Expect mixed clouds and sunshine to return along with muggy conditions. Unseasonably warm conditions will carry over into the weekend along with increased chances for precipitation. This pattern will remain into next week. By mid-week a stronger…
Georgia authorities arrested Brandee Pierce, a Michigan mother accused of murdering her 9-year-old son, after she fled to Georgia with her 3-year-old. (Photo: CNN/WXYZ-TV)BROOKHAVEN, Georgia (CNN/WXYZ)– A Michigan woman wanted for the murder of her 9-year-old son was arrested in Georgia, months after allegedly killing the child and fleeing the state. 41-year-old Brandee Pierce was taken into custody in Brookhaven,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Waylon Allen, a senior at the Academy for Classical Education (ACE) in Macon, has officially signed with Mars Hill University in North Carolina to continue his football career. Allen’s journey to this moment has been unique—his family moved to Macon from Hawaii, but despite the transition, he quickly became a key player for the ACE football…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – National Signing Day was a special occasion at Westside High School in Bibb County, where three senior football players made their college commitments official. Surrounded by family, friends, and teammates, the athletes celebrated their next steps in their football careers. Kadiphius Iverson signed with Alabama A&M University as a running back. Courtavious Colemond committed to Elizabeth City…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It was an exciting day across Middle Georgia, and at high schools nationwide, as National Signing Day kicked off. Student-athletes signed letters of intent to play at the next level, marking a major milestone in their athletic careers. At Warner Robins High School, known as Demon Country, the gymnasium was filled with excitement as six…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County NAACP is calling for accountability following a viral traffic stop that sparked controversy last week. The Georgia Department of Public Safety dismissed a ticket issued by a Georgia State Patrol trooper, who wrongly cited Lawrence Dixon for holding his phone while driving. Although the ticket was thrown out, Houston County NAACP President Johnathan…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Popular breakfast spot Macon Bagels announced on social media that it will be adding a temporary 50-cent surcharge to eggs due to rising costs. This marks the first price adjustment in two years for the locally owned business. Owner Lauren Bone explained that while the restaurant typically tries to absorb cost increases, the price of eggs…
Sammy Jackson (Family)BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Family, friends and former players gathered Wednesday night at Harvest Church in Byron to honor the life of Sammy Jackson, a longtime college basketball coach who was working as an assistant coach at Bibb County’s Howard Middle School when he was killed last month while working his second job as an Uber driver. Jackson’s…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Friends, family and community members gathered Wednesday morning to celebrate a remarkable milestone—World War II Veteran Al Pallas’ 100th birthday. The celebration began with an escort from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office and Macon-Bibb County Fire Department, leading American Legion Riders to Pallas’ home in Lizella. Sirens blared and horns honked, electrifying the neighborhood as the…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Peach County Trojans made their college commitments official on National Signing Day on Wednesday. Offensive lineman Jordyn Millerhorne says committing to Iowa Western Community College will advance his on-field skills. “They have such a strong winning tradition,” he said. “I feel like I can go there and be very successful with the great coaching…
(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Board of Education voted 8-0 Wednesday in favor of opting out of House Bill 581, allowing the district to maintain control of property tax rates in the county moving forward. H.B. 581 was approved in November’s election, gaining the support of 63% of Georgia voters. The bill, also known as…
(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three Southwest players signed on National Signing Day on Wednesday. Wide receiver and cornerback, Jamarea Watkins; defensive end and tackle, Marquis Hutchings; and defensive end and tight end, Kyle Jefferson, are all going to Clayton State University. We spoke with Southwest’s head football coach Joseph Dupree about the students’ time at the school….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Pops is hosting its annual fundraiser this weekend at Emerson at Plum. The event is Sunday, February 9 at 6:30 p.m. at 543 Plum St in Macon. Macon Pops Co-Founder, President and CEO, Steve Moretti, says the night will feature hits from Earth, Wind & Fire and some of the best music of the ’80s,…