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Education, Featured, Local News, Twiggs County

Twiggs County School District using new bus tracking app for parents

Parents in the Twiggs County School District now have the ability to get real-time information about their child's bus ride and track their journey from beginning to end thanks to a new app.
Fiona King,

TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Parents in the Twiggs County School District now have the ability to get real-time information about their child’s bus ride and track their journey from beginning to end thanks to a new app. The app provides parents peace of mind. According to Rise’ Jenkins, the principal of Jeffersonville Elementary School, the new system will help…
Featured, Jones County, Local News

Main Street Gray’s Hometown Spring Festival happening Saturday

There will be nearly 70 vendors and 12 food trucks for you to choose from.
Denise Turner,

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  It’s going to be a family fun filled day in Gray. “Personally the food, right off the bat, you’ll enjoy the food, but the arts and crafts, the different vendors and the folks, it’s just a really fun time,” Wesley Casteel said. He’s the Vice President and Branch Manager at Cadence Bank. The bank is this…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Warm and sunny weekend on deck

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will rise into the 80s by Sunday afternoon as sunny skies stay with the Peach State. Saturday Sunny skies will stay with Middle Georgia as afternoon highs climb into the upper 70s around the region. Wind will still be a bit breezy from the northwest as gusts top out at 20 mph.   Overnight a…

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Featured, Georgia News, Local News, Peach County

Former FVSU, NFL player Ricardo Lockette arrested on multiple charges in Atlanta

Former NFL wide receiver Ricardo Lockette was arrested in Atlanta this week on multiple charges, according to Fulton County Jail records.
Tucker Sargent,

Ricardo Lockette (Photo: Fulton County Sheriff’s Office)ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — Former NFL wide receiver Ricardo Lockette was arrested in Atlanta this week on multiple charges, according to Fulton County Jail records. The 37-year-old Albany native, who attended Monroe High School before playing in college at Fort Valley State, appeared in 34 games over four seasons (2011, 2013, 2015, 2015) with the…
Featured, Local News, Telfair County

McRae-Helena Police find man dead in SUV in cemetery

On Thursday, McRae-Helena Police were dispatched to the area of E. Magnolia Street for a shots fired call around 1:30 a.m.
Clayton Poulnott,

McRAE-HELENA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Officers with the McRae-Helena Police Department find a man dead inside a vehicle in a cemetery. On Thursday, McRae-Helena Police were dispatched to the area of E. Magnolia Street for a shots fired call around 1:30 a.m. Officers say that’s where they found 33-year-old Montez Edronz McMillian, of McRae-Helena, dead in an SUV in the Oak…

Out Of The Darkness Campus Walk At Tattnall Square Park
41 Today, Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Out of the Darkness Campus Walk at Tattnall Square Park

Registration for the walk begins at 10 a.m. and the walk begins at 11 a.m.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Out of Darkness Campus Walk will be at Tattnall Square Park on Saturday, April 12. Will Spurlock, a sophomore at Mercer University, is partnering with The American Foundation of Suicide Prevention to host the Out of Darkness Campus Walk . Spurlock says this event is important to him and he is thankful to have the…

Ace Defeats Marion County On Senior Day 11 0 In Five Innings
Local Sports, Sports

HIGHLIGHTS: ACE gets big win on Senior Day

The Ace Gryphons (19-6) defeat the Marion County Eagles (9-13) on a Senior Day by a score of 11-0 in five innings
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Ace Gryphons (19-6) defeat the Marion County Eagles (9-13) on a Senior Day by a score of 11-0 in five innings. Seniors Henry ‘Hondo’ Lewis, Chase Gazafy, Josh Williams, Jack Corrigan, and Weldon Ballard were all honored before the game. With just a few games remaining in the regular season, ACE will head to…

Ace Senior Pitcher Jack Corrigan Commits To Tmu
Local Sports, Sports

ACE Senior Pitcher Jack Corrigan Commits to TMU

ACE Senior Jack Corrigan signed his letter of intent to continue playing baseball at Truett McConnell University
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – On Thursday morning, ACE Senior Pitcher Jack Corrigan signed his letter of intent to continue playing baseball at Truett McConnell University in Cleveland, Georgia, where he will be pitching only. With family, friends, classmates, teammates, coaches, and teachers all there to support the Gryphons Senior, Corrigan committed to TMU and gave a speech to the…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Robins Air Force Base continues to bolster Georgia economy, hiring for hundreds of positions

Robins Air Force Base leaders announced during the State of the Base event on Thursday that the base contributed nearly $4 billion to Georgia's economy last year.
Fiona King,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Robins Air Force Base leaders announced during the State of the Base event on Thursday that the base contributed nearly $4 billion to Georgia’s economy last year. Base officials also announced they are looking to hire for hundreds of positions. Commander Christopher Cox, in charge of the Spectrum Warfare Group, says they are looking to…
Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

Police: 1 dead after Thursday morning crash in Milledgeville

The Milledgeville Police Department is investigating a single-vehicle crash Thursday morning that left one person dead.
Tucker Sargent,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Milledgeville Police Department is investigating a single-vehicle crash Thursday morning that left a man dead. According to a news release posted on the Milledgeville Police Facebook page, patrol units were dispatched to the 2600 block of North Columbia Street just after 9 a.m. in reference to an iPhone crash activation. Patrol officers located a vehicle…

Matthew Delp
Crime, Featured, Georgia News, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Houston County man sentenced for aggravated child molestation

Matthew Delp was sentenced to 25 years in prison without parole, followed by life on probation. After Delp's release he will be required to register as a sex offender.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County District Attorney’s Office stated in a news release that 40-year-old Matthew Ralph Delp pleaded guilty to aggravated child molestation. According to the news release, Delp sexually abused a minor in November of 2021. Delp was sentenced to 25 years in prison without parole, followed by life on probation. After Delp’s release he…

Interview With Andrea Cooke From Macon Mental Health Matters
41 Today, 41 Today Community, Bibb County, Featured

Macon Mental Health Matters to host Women’s Wellness Circle

The Women's Wellness Circle is an opportunity for women seeking connection, support and rejuvenation. 
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Mental Health Matters will be hosting a Women’s Wellness Circle. The Women’s Wellness Circle is an opportunity for women seeking connection, support and rejuvenation. Andrea Cooke, Director of Development at The Southern Center for Choice Theory, LLC and with Macon Mental Health Matters, says this event is an opportunity for women to come out and…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Joey Fournier, 1 of 4 2023 Bibb County Jail inmate escapees, found guilty of murder

Joey Fournier, one of four inmates who escaped the Bibb County Jail in 2023 before being recaptured, was found guilty last week of malice murder, felony murder and aggravated assault in connection with the strangulation death of Cynthia "Cindy" Berry in February 2022.
41NBC Web Producer,

UPDATE (4/11/24):  Joey Fournier, one of four inmates who escaped the Bibb County Jail in 2023 before being recaptured, was found guilty last week of malice murder, felony murder and aggravated assault in connection with the strangulation death of Cynthia “Cindy” Berry in February 2022. He was sentenced to life in prison. According to a news release from Macon Judicial…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Former Bibb County teacher sentenced to 50 years after pleading guilty to child molestation

A former Bibb County JROTC Instructor was sentenced to 50 years, with the first 25 to be served in prison, after pleading guilty last month to child molestation, enticing a child for indecent purposes and sexual contact by a person in a position of trust.
Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE (4/11/24): A former Bibb County JROTC Instructor was sentenced to 50 years, with the first 25 to be served in prison, after pleading guilty last month to child molestation, enticing a child for indecent purposes and sexual contact by a person in a position of trust. Charles Jackson will also be required to be on…

Wind Conditions Expected For Today
Featured, Local News, Weather

Spotty rain for the morning, Windy this afternoon

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – This morning, we’re experiencing mild temperatures in the mid to upper 60s, along with showers and thunderstorms across the area. A wind advisory is currently in effect for Middle Georgia until 8 p.m. tonight, indicating gusts as high as 40 mph in the afternoon. As we move into the afternoon, the rain will gradually move out…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon shopping center owner shares frustration with ‘Tent City’

A shopping center owner in Macon is expressing frustration over what he calls a "Tent City" behind his properties.
Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A shopping center owner in Macon is expressing frustration over what he calls a “Tent City” behind his properties. According to owner Eli Mazon, between 100 and 150 homeless people live  in the encampment near Emery Highway. He claims they have damaged his properties. However, those living in the encampment say they’re safe and friendly and…

Local Sports, Sports

HIGHLIGHTS: Mary Persons Wins GHSA AAA Region game at home against Peach County

The Mary Persons Bulldogs (13-9) beat the Peach County Trojans (17-8) at home in a GHSA AAA Region game by a score of 2-1
Justin Dierkes,

FORSYTH, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mary Persons Bulldogs (13-9) beat the Peach County Trojans (17-8) at home in a GHSA AAA Region game by a score of 2-1. Mary Persons had only two hits, while Peach County grabbed four hits. However, The Trojans only scored one run on an error. This was game one of a three game series…

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Bibb County, Elections, Featured

Macon-Bibb Elections Board disqualifies two sheriff candidates

In a special-called qualifying challenge hearing held Wednesday afternoon, the Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections voted to disqualify two candidates from the upcoming race for Bibb County Sheriff.
Tucker Sargent,

Ron Rodgers and Marshall Hughes (Photos: Ron Rodgers for Sheriff/Facebook and Marshall Hughes-For Sheriff/Facebook)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — In a special-called qualifying challenge hearing held Wednesday afternoon, the Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections voted to disqualify two candidates from the upcoming race for Bibb County Sheriff. Marshall Hughes and Ron Rodgers were ruled ineligible to run in a 3-2 vote. The…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Worker dies following incident at Macon’s Kumho Tire plant

A worker has died after being injured Wednesday afternoon at Kumho Tire in south Macon.
Tucker Sargent,

FileMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A worker has died after being injured Wednesday afternoon at Kumho Tire in south Macon. Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones confirmed the death before directing our inquiry to Deputy Coroner Luann Stone, who deferred us to Bibb County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Lt. Linda Howard. Howard confirmed an incident happened around 4 p.m. and identified the person who…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Thunderstorms likely tonight, some could be strong/severe

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An incoming storm system will bring thunderstorms tonight and tomorrow morning, some of which may be severe. This Evening and Tonight Cloud cover will remain abundant around Middle Georgia this evening ahead of the overnight rain. Conditions will remain muggy with temperatures in the 70s and dew points in the mid 60s are likely much of…

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

Autism Rocks Music Festival this weekend in Macon

The music festival will be Saturday, April 13 at the Museum of Arts & Sciences.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Central Georgia Autism will be hosting ‘Autism Rocks Music Festival’ on Saturday, April 13. The music festival will be at the Museum of Arts & Sciences from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Shelley Price, President of Central Georgia Autism, says the event will have live music, food, a silent auction and family-friendly activities. There will be…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon’s Rhythm and Rally Sports and Events Pickleball Complex is thriving

"We've had 200 first-time visitors on average per week, since we've opened on January 1," General Manager John Roberts said. "Our membership has grown to 361 members to date."
Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Pop, pop and cheer. Those are the likely sounds you’ll hear at Rhythm & Rally Sports & Events. The facility, located in Macon Mall, has drawn on average hundreds of visitors per week. “We’ve had 200 first-time visitors on average per week, since we’ve opened on January 1,” General Manager John Roberts said. “Our membership has…
41 Today, Discover Middle Georgia, Featured, Georgia News, Local News, WMGT

Perry hosting 35th Annual Dogwood Festival

There will be food trucks, shopping, a kids zone and an adult zone.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The 35th Annual Perry Dogwood Festival will be this weekend in Historic Downtown Perry. Saturday, April 13: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 14: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The 2-day event will feature more than 150 vendors. There will be food trucks, shopping, a kids zone and an adult zone. There will also be…

Thunderstorms Expected Overnight, Some Could Be Strong
Featured, Local News, Weather

Thunderstorms expected overnight, some could be strong

Chris Denmark,

Good morning, everyone! Today starts with temperatures in the upper 50s to low 60s. Moving into Wednesday afternoon, anticipate mostly cloudy skies and temperatures rising into the lower 80s for most areas. Winds will increase from the south, ranging from 10-20 mph, possibly gusting over 30 mph by the evening. Additionally, a few showers may develop later in the evening….