MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Overnight temperatures will be below average tonight before warmer conditions return later in the week. Tonight Skies are mostly clear around Middle Georgia heading into the evening and should be completely clear overnight. Low temperatures will dip into the low to mid 40s around the region ahead of Tuesday morning. Ambient winds will come from the…
Kimberly Brooks (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman is in custody in connection with an aggravated assault that happened in the 3800 block of Log Cabin Drive just before noon on Sunday. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, 53-year-old Kimberly Lashawn Brooks was identified as the suspect and now faces charges of aggravated assault and…
CRISP COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Crisp County deputy was arrested for an alleged DUI, according to a press release from the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office. Georgia State Patrol was requested to assist a two-vehicle accident on 24th Ave E near 4th Street in Cordele on April 21 around midnight. The crash involved an off-duty Sheriff’s Deputy. 22-year-old Deputy Kendall…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Milledgeville Police Department arrested three juveniles after crashing a stolen vehicle onto the Georgia Military College campus. Patrol units were advised of a stolen vehicle entering the Milledgeville city limits on Sunday morning around 12:40 a.m. Officers saw a white Chevrolet Tahoe that had been reported stolen out of Putnam County, traveling South on North…
(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Macon200 Bronze Black Heritage Trail Markers were unveiled Monday, with a third on the way soon. 41NBC was at Poplar Street park in downtown Macon for the unveiling of the Poplar Street Slave Trading Markets Trail Marker. Macon200 Co-Chair Alex Habersham and Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller participated in the unveiling before…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Cherry Blossom Festival had a record economic impact in 2024, bringing in $6.1 million, up from $5.5 million in 2023. Aaron Buzza, the Vice President and COO of Visit Macon, says there were 186,367 local visitors, which is a 16% increase from last year. 38,338 visitors were from outside Macon, which is a 6% increase…
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that took place on the 700 Block of Matthews Road in Tennille. Deputies responded to a call after 1am at Cornbreads Place. The caller said they heard about 25 shots fired. Deputies were told a man was at a home on Irwin Avenue and had been shot….
CORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Cordele Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one man injured. Cordele police responded to a shots fired call at the Party Shop on 204 24th Avenue West around 1:15 a.m. on April 21. Officers say they were told by citizens that the suspects had fled the area. Police found a car had been…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Happy Earth Day and good Monday morning to everyone! Today, we’re starting off with temperatures in the 40s and 50s under partly cloudy skies. As the day progresses, we’ll warm up into the upper 60s with plenty of sunshine. Tonight, expect temperatures to drop back into the mid-40s under clear skies. Tomorrow afternoon, we’ll see temperatures…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mercer Bears (19-16) fell to SOCON rival Wofford College Terriers (26-10) in 12 innings by a final score of 9-2. Jackson Cherry kept his team in it by tying the game up at 1-1 with a solo home run in the bottom 8th, and again with a solo home run in the bottom 10th…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Museum of Aviation is celebrating 40 years of operation and gearing up for a busy Summer of events. Jeffrey Brett, President and CEO of the Museum of Aviation Foundation, says this a big year for the museum and shares the upcoming events. May 11: Electric Vehicle Day July 13: Cheers to 40 Years Auction/Raffle/Taste of…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mahala Club of Perry will be hosting Touch A Truck on April 20. The Touch A Truck event will be from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Guardian Centers of Georgia. There will be a quiet hour with no lights, sirens or other loud noises from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for those who have…
UPDATE (4/19/24): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 20-year-old Jordan Lavoris Dean of Macon in connection with a deadly shooting on Winston Drive. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies took Dean into custody at a home on Felton Avenue. Dean faces charges for murder and tampering with evidence. He does not have bond. This investigation is ongoing. Anyone…
PERRY, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Veterans Warhawks (13-12) defeated the Perry Panthers (20-6) in the Panther Pit on Senior Night in eight innings after several lead changes throughout the game. Veterans took the lead first with one run, but Perry grabbed four runs in the bottom second to take the lead 4-1. However, Veterans went on a hitting streak…
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – GHSA Opening Round Girls Soccer play continued Thursday across the state. In AAAA, (18-0-1) Perry hosted (3-11-1) New Hampstead and it was all Lady Panthers from the start. Five goals in the first half and five more in the second half helped Perry advance to the next round. They will play Trinity Christian, the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Four candidates are qualified for the upcoming Bibb County Sheriff election. Chris Patterson, DeAndre Hall, David Davis, and Chris Paul are competing to fill the seat held by David Davis since 2012. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with each candidate ahead of the May 21 election. Candidate name: Chris Patterson Running for: Bibb County Sheriff Occupation: Retired Campaign…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mandatory state testing is officially underway and Georgia Connections Academy is offering tips and tricks to minimize testing anxiety. Precious K. Williams, Dual Enrollment Program Manager and Family Advocate for Georgia Connections Academy, says it is important for families to prepare their students for success. Williams says students must prepare for learning, find support and accept…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Mental Health Matters will be hosting Knitting and Counseling. Knitting and Counseling meets every Monday at 10 a.m. at the Booker T. Washington Center. Andrea Cooke, Director of Development at The Southern Center for Choice Theory, LLC and with Macon Mental Health Matters, says this event is a place for community members that face depression…
File PEACH COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Motorists traveling southbound on Interstate 75 through Peach County this weekend should prepare for delays as Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) contractors begin an asphalt resurfacing project. The work will happen on the stretch from Mile Marker 149 to Mile Marker 155, impacting southbound lanes between Hartley Bridge Road and the Byron/Fort Valley exit….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Four candidates are qualified for the upcoming Bibb County Sheriff election. Chris Paul, David Davis, DeAndre Hall, and Chris Patterson are competing to fill the seat held by David Davis since 2012. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with each candidate ahead of the May 21 election. Candidate name: Chris Paul Running for: Bibb County Sheriff Occupation: Code Enforcement Officer…
Photo: Facebook/YouthUp Inc.MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — YouthUp Inc., a Macon non-profit, is taking steps to provide a safe space for parents and teens to come together and discuss issues that teenagers are facing in today’s world. In collaboration with the Macon Violence Prevention initiative and the county’s Parks and Recreation Department, YouthUp is now offering an opportunity for monthly conversations….
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mercer Bears (19-22) were defeated by the Georgia Southern Eagles (22-18) by a score of 4-1 Wednesday night at Sikes Field. The Eagles put up a home run to start in the top second, but Mercer responded with an RBI double to left center field from Alyssa Woods to bring home Janessa Plummer and…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A warrant has been issued for a teenager accused of shooting and killing a man at a convenience store in Warner Robins on Tuesday afternoon. Kidnapping, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm or commission of a crime and malice murder are the charges 18-year-old Javon Charles faces, according to Warner Robins Police Chief Wayne Fisher….
UPDATE (4/17/24): Two men are now charged in connection with the death of 47-year-old Ishmael Hassan Saleem in 2023. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says investigators served arrest warrants last month for 37-year-old Shaun Mills and 40-year-old Terrell Ugean Mills. Both men have yet to be extradited to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Shaun Mills is currently in…