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GDC reports second Middle Georgia inmate death this week

The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) has confirmed Macon State Prison inmate Anthony Knight died on Tuesday, December 10.

December 14, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

OGLETHORPE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) has confirmed Macon State Prison inmate Anthony Knight died on Tuesday, December 10. GDC Director of Communications Joan Heath tells 41NBC Knight’s body will be turned over to the county coroner and will be taken to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) Crime Lab to determine the official cause of…

Candy Cane Classic is back for its second year at Rhythm & Rally

"The first tournament that was in this building was the Candy Cane Classic, and we're back for year two,” said Paul Midkiff, co-founder of the Southern Pickleball Association.

December 13, 2024

Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – More than 800 players from all across Georgia and multiple states are currently battling it out in a three-day pickleball tournament that runs throughout the weekend. The tournament, hosted by the Southern Pickleball Association, is also a qualifier for the Southern Championships that will also be taking place at Rhythm & Rally during…

Georgia Promise Scholarship Program offers new opportunities, raises concerns for public schools

The legislation goes into effect in the 2025 Fall semester.

December 13, 2024

Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Promise Scholarship Act will allow students attending underperforming schools in Middle Georgia scholarship money to leave their school and enroll in a private school like St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Macon. Principal Russell Sills says this could be the answer families are looking for. “It’s a popular option across the country,” he said. “Georgia…

Georgia Grown to host Christmas Showcase

Marketing Coordinator for Georgia Grown, Happy Wyatt, says the event is a time to support local businesses and shop for Christmas.

December 13, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Grown is hosting the annual Christmas Showcase to help support local businesses and promote Georgia products. Marketing Coordinator for Georgia Grown, Happy Wyatt, says the event is a time to support local businesses and shop for Christmas. The event is December 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Shoppes at River Crossing. Wyatt…

Mostly cloudy weekend ahead

December 13, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cloud cover will be widespread over Middle Georgia this weekend. This Evening High clouds have been moving into Middle Georgia throughout the day today, however there is no threat of rain from these. Tonight those high clouds will clear out to the east, however low level clouds will fill in not long after from the south….

Coroner: Man dies after crash in Milledgeville

A 70-year-old man was found dead Friday morning after experiencing a "medical issue" and crashing on North Columbia Street, according to Baldwin County Deputy Coroner Stephen Chapple.

December 13, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 70-year-old man was found dead Friday morning after experiencing a “medical issue” and crashing on North Columbia Street, according to Baldwin County Deputy Coroner Stephen Chapple. The crash happened “around 9:30 or 10 a.m.,” Chapple said. He identified the man as Clifford Noble and says he was driving alone. Chapple said Noble’s vehicle hit another…

Meet James Fritze: NewTown Macon’s President and CEO

President/CEO, James Fritze, says "This is an opportunity of a lifetime for me. And it's something that I've really, you know, kind of bittersweet, but I'm looking forward to it."

December 13, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – NewTown Macon is working through a transition in leadership after the death of former President/CEO, Josh Rogers, who passed away last month. Rogers became President and CEO of NewTown Macon in April of 2014. On December 11, NewTown Macon announced the new President/CEO as James Fritze. Fritze served as NewTown’s chief financial officer since 2018. Fritze…

UPDATE: GSP says vehicle, suspect connected to Houston County hit-and-run found

Georgia State Patrol (GSP) says the vehicle and suspect have been located.

December 13, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

Photo: Houston County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE (12/13/24): Georgia State Patrol (GSP) says the vehicle and suspect involved in a hit-and-run in Houston County last week have been located. “We thank the public for your assistance in helping us bring this search to a close,” an update on the Georgia Department of Public Safety Facebook page said. The Houston County Sheriff’s Office…

Hotel Story Building Set To Be Demolished Next Month

Demolition crews clear abandoned Macon hotel set to be imploded on New Year’s Day

For more than five decades, the 16-story hotel has towered over downtown Macon. The building has seen five different owners, opening as the Hilton Hotel in 1970, and last operating as the Ramada Plaza before closing in 2011.

December 13, 2024

Taylor Gilchrist,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Macon-Bibb County is set to demolish the former Ramada Plaza on 108 First Street on New Year’s Day. For more than five decades, the 16-story hotel has towered over downtown Macon. The building has seen at least five different owners, opening as the Hilton Hotel in 1970, and last operating as the Ramada Plaza before closing in…

Bike Walk Macon receives $59k grant for pedestrian, bicycle safety

According to Bike Walk Macon, the grant will finance efforts to develop and execute educational programs that expand bicycle and pedestrian safety to reduce the number of pedestrian and bicycle fatalities, injuries, and crash rates in Macon-Bibb County.

December 13, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bike Walk Macon received a $59,639.95 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). According to Bike Walk Macon, the grant will finance efforts to develop and execute educational programs that expand bicycle and pedestrian safety to reduce the number of pedestrian and bicycle fatalities, injuries, and crash rates in Macon-Bibb County. “Part of the…

UPDATE: Man arrested for fatal shooting at Green Meadows Apartments in Macon

Investigators identified the victim as 26-year-old Keshon Knolton. The next of kin has been notified. The second victim was released from the hospital.

December 13, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

(UPDATED: 12/13/2024): A man was arrested for the fatal shooting that happened on December 8 at Green Meadows Apartments on Log Cabin Drive, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrested 24-year-old James Louis Chappell of Byron. Chappell was taken into custody near the 100 Block of Arizona Avenue in Warner Robins. Chappell was wanted in connection with the death…

UPDATE: Two dead after car accident in Monroe County

Monroe County Deputies responded to an accident on Hwy 42 North near Boxankle Road at approximately 7:17 a.m. on December 12.

December 13, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

UPDATE (12/13/2024): Monroe County Coroner Joey Proctor has confirmed another fatality following a crash Thursday in Monroe County. Proctor says 13-year-old Jaelyn McVeigh of Monroe County has died from her injuries. McVeigh was a passenger in the sedan. Proctor also identified the driver in the SUV who died as 41-year-old Hollie Ehrie of Macon. Proctor confirmed that both families have…

Dodge County falls short of GHSA Flag Football State Championship

December 13, 2024

Justin Dierkes

EASTMAN, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – At Memorial Stadium, the Dodge County Lady Indians lost to the three-time defending State Champion Southeast Bulloch Lady Yellow Jackets 27-0 on Thursday night in the GHSA Semifinal round. “This is not how we wanted the season to end, but we’ve got a great team” said Dodge County Head Coach Clint Sanders after the game….

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office delivers gifts to Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital

"So we really utilize the families to kind of find out, like, what have they been wanting lately. Is it that specific Barbie doll? Is it that Lego set? What do they like so that we can really try to cater it to them," said Heather Trescott, Certified Child Life Specialist for Atrium.

December 12, 2024

Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It was A Night of Lights last Friday at Atrium Health Navicent, and Thursday night, it will be a night of gifts. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office decided to join Atrium for holiday fun on Thursday as they delivered various gifts to patients at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital….

Christmas At Mcafee Towers December 12 2024

Residents and staff set to enjoy ‘Christmas at McAfee Towers’ on Friday

"The joy that you see on these people's faces, the thank you's, and just the overall happiness that they give to us during that day, just make us so proud,” said Yuwanda Parks.

December 12, 2024

Godfrey Hall,

Yuwanda Parks (Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon is feeling the holiday spirit! Several events have already been held this month, and over on Gray Highway, “Christmas at McAfee Towers” is set for Friday. 195 residents and staff will receive hot meals and toiletry bags while enjoying good music and dining together. We spoke with Macon residents Yuwanda…

Cloud cover begins to return ahead of the weekend

December 12, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Clouds will gradually return to Middle Georgia tonight and tomorrow after a midweek window of sunshine. This Evening A sunny afternoon will give way to a clear evening around Middle Georgia. Skies should still largely be clear by midnight, however cirrus clouds will begin to arrive from the west in the pre-sunrise hours of Friday. Temperatures…

‘Christmas and all that jazz’ set for this weekend

Event organizer, Fabion Vicks, says attendees are encouraged to bring two canned goods.

December 12, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fabion Vicks and the Saint John Baptist Church are hosting ‘Christmas and all that jazz’. The event will be at 2:30 p.m. on December 15. Event organizer, Fabion Vicks, says attendees are encouraged to bring two canned goods. Vicks says if attendees can’t bring a canned good that they can still attend. The event is at…

Three indicted in Houston County for human trafficking of 13-year-old

Attorney General Chris Carr announced Thursday that three people have been indicted in Houston County on charges related to the trafficking of a 13-year-old girl in Warner Robins.

December 12, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Emma Garcia, Noe Hernandez and Brian Smith (Photos: Houston County Sheriff’s Office)ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) – Attorney General Chris Carr announced Thursday that three people have been indicted in Houston County on charges related to the trafficking of a 13-year-old girl in Warner Robins. Emma-Lee Garcia, Noe Borromeo Hernandez and Brian Smith face multiple charges following an investigation by the Attorney General’s…

Man charged for murder of 21-year-old Warner Robins man

Officers arrested 18-year-old Travis Buckley on December 11.

December 12, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

(UPDATE 12/12/2024) A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Mason Holt, according to the Perry Police Department. Officers arrested 18-year-old Travis Buckley on December 11. Buckley is charged with felony murder, aggravated assault, armed robbery, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Buckley is currently being held at the…

Raiders Ready to Rumble in First Ever State Championship

The Northeast Raiders (12-2) head to Mercedes Benz Stadium Tuesday afternoon to face the Toombs County Bulldogs (12-1) for the GHSA Class A Division One State Title

December 12, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – There is just one team left standing in all of Middle Georgia as the state championships approach and it’s none other than the Northeast Raiders from the East side representing a Bibb County school in the state title game for the first time in 49 years. Raider Nation has the whole city on their back…

Former Hoco Bears Quarterback Antwaan Hill Jr. Accepts Invitation To Play In The Navy All American Game

Antwaan Hill Jr. Accepts Jersey to Play in Navy All-American Bowl

The former Houston County Bears Quarterback and Memphis Tigers Four Star Commit accepted his invitation to play at the AlamoDome in San Antonio Jan. 11 on 41NBC

December 12, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Former Houston County Bears QB Antwaan Hill Junior accepted his jersey to play in the Navy All-American Bowl Game on January 11. The Four Star Memphis Tigers Commit plans to follow his cousin, and Bengals Center, Deontrey Hill, in his footsteps after the former Georgia Bulldog played in this game back in 2021. Hill…

James L. Fritze appointed NewTown Macon President and CEO

The NewTown Macon Board of Directors has unanimously appointed James L. Fritze as president and CEO of the organization, effective immediately. Fritze, who has served as NewTown’s chief financial officer since 2018, succeeds Josh Rogers, who died unexpectedly on November 24 at the age of 42.

December 11, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

James Fritze (Photo: NewTown Macon)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The NewTown Macon Board of Directors has unanimously appointed James L. Fritze as president and CEO of the organization, effective immediately. Fritze, who has served as NewTown’s chief financial officer since 2018, succeeds Josh Rogers, who died unexpectedly on November 24 at the age of 42. “James is an experienced, competent and…

Kid Boss Market to encourage youth entrepreneurship, promote shopping local

Director of Achieve Academy, Tara Pvel, says the students have learned to turn their passion into profit, write a business plan, make financial projections, to pitch their ideas to investors, how to market their final product, and to speak to customers.

December 11, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Achieve Academy is hosting the 5th annual Kid Boss Holiday Market. The event is December 13 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Kid Boss Holiday Market will be at 1602 Elberta Road in Warner Robins, behind Covenant Church. Director of Achieve Academy, Tara Pvel, says the students have learned to turn their passion into…

The Artist Gift Market at the Macon Mall is open for the holidays

The Artist Gift Market features art from nine different local artists, all female, and includes various handcrafted items ranging from paintings, pottery, jewelry, fabrics and clothing items, lotions and soaps, and even books.

December 11, 2024

Godfrey Hall,

Artist: Darlene Rutland Murphy (Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Are you still shopping around for gifts, not quite sure what to buy, look no further, because over at the upper level of the Macon Mall, located at 3661 Eisenhower Parkway, the Artist Gift Market is open for the holidays. The Artist Gift Market features art from nine different…

The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) has confirmed Macon State Prison inmate Anthony Knight died on Tuesday, December 10.

"The first tournament that was in this building was the Candy Cane Classic, and we're back for year two,” said Paul Midkiff, co-founder of the Southern Pickleball Association.

The legislation goes into effect in the 2025 Fall semester.

Marketing Coordinator for Georgia Grown, Happy Wyatt, says the event is a time to support local businesses and shop for Christmas.

A 70-year-old man was found dead Friday morning after experiencing a "medical issue" and crashing on North Columbia Street, according to Baldwin County Deputy Coroner Stephen Chapple.

President/CEO, James Fritze, says "This is an opportunity of a lifetime for me. And it's something that I've really, you know, kind of bittersweet, but I'm looking forward to it."

Georgia State Patrol (GSP) says the vehicle and suspect have been located.

For more than five decades, the 16-story hotel has towered over downtown Macon. The building has seen five different owners, opening as the Hilton Hotel in 1970, and last operating as the Ramada Plaza before closing in 2011.

According to Bike Walk Macon, the grant will finance efforts to develop and execute educational programs that expand bicycle and pedestrian safety to reduce the number of pedestrian and bicycle fatalities, injuries, and crash rates in Macon-Bibb County.

Investigators identified the victim as 26-year-old Keshon Knolton. The next of kin has been notified. The second victim was released from the hospital.

Monroe County Deputies responded to an accident on Hwy 42 North near Boxankle Road at approximately 7:17 a.m. on December 12.

"So we really utilize the families to kind of find out, like, what have they been wanting lately. Is it that specific Barbie doll? Is it that Lego set? What do they like so that we can really try to cater it to them," said Heather Trescott, Certified Child Life Specialist for Atrium.

"The joy that you see on these people's faces, the thank you's, and just the overall happiness that they give to us during that day, just make us so proud,” said Yuwanda Parks.

Event organizer, Fabion Vicks, says attendees are encouraged to bring two canned goods.

Attorney General Chris Carr announced Thursday that three people have been indicted in Houston County on charges related to the trafficking of a 13-year-old girl in Warner Robins.

Officers arrested 18-year-old Travis Buckley on December 11.

The Northeast Raiders (12-2) head to Mercedes Benz Stadium Tuesday afternoon to face the Toombs County Bulldogs (12-1) for the GHSA Class A Division One State Title

The former Houston County Bears Quarterback and Memphis Tigers Four Star Commit accepted his invitation to play at the AlamoDome in San Antonio Jan. 11 on 41NBC

The NewTown Macon Board of Directors has unanimously appointed James L. Fritze as president and CEO of the organization, effective immediately. Fritze, who has served as NewTown’s chief financial officer since 2018, succeeds Josh Rogers, who died unexpectedly on November 24 at the age of 42.

Director of Achieve Academy, Tara Pvel, says the students have learned to turn their passion into profit, write a business plan, make financial projections, to pitch their ideas to investors, how to market their final product, and to speak to customers.

The Artist Gift Market features art from nine different local artists, all female, and includes various handcrafted items ranging from paintings, pottery, jewelry, fabrics and clothing items, lotions and soaps, and even books.

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