UPDATE: GBI says arrest made in deadly September shooting in Dublin

The GBI says 18-year-old Quentin Vanteryll Gibson of Dublin is in custody and charged with murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony in connection with the death of Cortez Hicks in September.

Photo: Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI)UPDATE (11/8/24): The GBI says 18-year-old Quentin Vanteryll Gibson of Dublin is in custody and charged with murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony in connection with the death of Cortez Hicks in September. Gibson was booked into the Laurens County Jail, according to a GBI news release. ORIGINAL STORY…

GBI investigating after 2 teen brothers shot while sleeping in Gordon

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is investigating an aggravated assault after two 14-year-old brothers were shot early Monday morning while they were asleep in their Gordon home, according to a news release from the GBI.

GORDON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is investigating an aggravated assault after two 14-year-old brothers were shot early Monday morning while they were asleep in their Gordon home, according to a news release from the GBI. Just after midnight on Monday,  someone outside began firing into a home on Zollie Lavender Road. The two teens were…

Deputies: Macon man arrested after firing gun, setting multiple vehicles on fire

A Macon man faces multiple charges after deputies say he set vehicles on fire and shot at neighbors’ homes on Northridge Drive.

Scott Malkowski (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon man faces multiple charges after deputies say he set vehicles on fire and shot at neighbors’ homes on Northridge Drive. On Tuesday, November 5, deputies responded to a domestic dispute involving a man with a gun, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office incident report and a post on…

Westfield Hornets host Terrell Academy in our Week 13 Game of the Week

The Westfield School Hornets (8-2, 4-0) prepare to take on the Terrell Academy Eagles (6-4, 1-3)

PERRY, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Westfield Hornets have caused a buzz after winning their District Five Region Championship with a perfect 4-0 region record. It’s the first region title for the Hornets since 2015. Second year Hornets Head Coach Chad Campbell has this team exactly where he wants them after winning the last 5 straight games. Not only have…

Clouds to stick around through the weekend

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rain odds will be lower but cloudy skies will remain with Middle Georgia through the weekend. This Evening Overcast skies will hang over Middle Georgia as wind remains calm from the northeast. Mist or fog will both be likely through the evening and overnight. Low temperatures will be in the upper 60s and lower 70s around…

Atrium Health Navicent and Mercer University School of Medicine welcome Kurobe City Hospital Delegation for its 20th year to Macon

“From changing the perspective, we see the same issues, but from the different perspective, which it's very important for most of us,” said Ryosuke Komiya, translating for Dr. Hirokazu Tsuji of the Kurobe City Hospital Delegation.

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent and Mercer University School of Medicine welcome Kurobe City Hospital Delegation for its 20th year to Macon. According to a press release this visit is part of a unique medical exchange rooted in a 47 year sister city partnership between Macon-Bibb County and Kurobe, Japan. That relationship was established in…

Happy Hour Service Center to host State of the Organization Address

The organization provides current, relevant information and ideas about behavioral health and developmental disability policies and programs in Georgia. 

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Happy Service Center is hosting the inaugural State of the Organization Address. Executive Director at Houston County Association for Exceptional Citizens, Ryan Turner, says the organization aims to provide developmentally disabled persons training in life, social and work skills that will enable them to function in the community. The organization provides current, relevant information and ideas…

Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful to announce Art and Essay contest winners

41NBC spoke to KMBB Executive Director Asha Ellen, she said the contest is an effort to teach kids why it's important to keep the community clean and green.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Winners will soon be announced for Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful’s “Why Clean Streets Matter” Art and Essay contests. 41NBC spoke to KMBB Executive Director Asha Ellen. She says the contest is an effort to teach kids why it’s important to keep the community clean and green. In August, dozens of elementary school aged students submitted their vision…

Annual Veterans Day Parade to take place in Downtown Macon

Director of Marketing and Fulfillment, Hannah Theus, says the Veterans Day Parade is a time to proudly salutes our veterans. 

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Cherry Blossom Festival is hosting the 4th Annual Veterans Day Parade. The parade is November 10 at 3 p.m. in Downtown Macon. Director of Marketing and Fulfillment, Hannah Theus, says the Veterans Day Parade is a time to proudly salutes our veterans. There will be patriotic-themed floats, military units, and marching bands. Theus says to…

2025 Four Star Commit ReSean Dinkins Changes Commitments

The Demons Senior Wide Reeiver and Safety has decommited from Georgia Tech, and has committed to the University of Georgia

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Class of 2025 four star Warner Robins wide receiver and safety ReSean Dinkins has made it official that he is heading to Athens. The Demons Senior has de-committed from Georgia Tech after committing to the Yellow Jackets back in June, and has now committed to be a Bulldog at the University of Georgia. Dinkins…

Ben Bailey Resigns as Northside Head Coach

The Eagles head coach steps down after a 6-15 record in two seasons with the team

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Northside High School football head coach Ben Bailey has resigned, according to Northside Athletic Director Mark Jones. Bailey’s resignation comes after the Eagles’ 2-8 finish to the 2024 season. Bailey finishes his two-year tenure with a 6-15 record, the least amount of wins of any Northside football coach in history. Previously, he was offensive…

More storms expected Thursday

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Today: Skies will stay cloudy for Thursday as more showers and storms are likely, especially through the first half of the day. Expect highs in the upper 70s and lower 80s around the region as the wind continues from the east-northeast at 5-10 mph. Severe weather is not expected with any of the storms tomorrow.  …

Baldwin County officials hold groundbreaking ceremony for new Real Time Crime Center

Craig says the Real Time Crime Center will be a state-of-the-art resource that no other county their size has.

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Officials broke ground on a new Real Time Crime Center on Wednesday. The new building will set right next to an existing E911 Center. Sheriff Bill Massee, members of law enforcement and District 4 Baldwin County Commissioner Henry Craig attended the ceremony. Craig says the Real Time Crime Center will be a state-of-the-art resource that no…

Tangie Herring beats Noah Harbuck in Georgia House District 145 race

Tangie Herring has won the race for Georgia House District 145, beating Noah Harbuck in Tuesday’s election.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Tangie Herring has won the race for Georgia House District 145, beating Noah Harbuck in Tuesday’s election. Herring, who campaigned on public safety, education and economic development, said in an interview last month with 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek that she was committed to addressing constituents’ key concerns across Middle Georgia. “Talking to constituents, public safety, education, and…

Miriam Paris re-elected to Georgia House District 142 seat

Miriam Paris has secured re-election for Georgia House District 142.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Miriam Paris has secured re-election for Georgia House District 142. Paris, who ran against Calvin Dennis Palmer, campaigned on ensuring that areas outside the Atlanta perimeter are not overlooked at the state level. “Whenever I’m at the Capitol, I’m always fighting for the rest of Georgia,” she said in an interview with 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek last…

Decision 2024: Robert ‘Buck’ Shannon elected Peach County Sheriff

Robert "Buck" Shannon will serve as the Peach County Sheriff after winning against Ty Ben Matthews.

FORT VALLEY, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Robert “Buck” Shannon will serve as the Peach County Sheriff after winning against Ty Ben Matthews. Shannon was born and raised in Byron. He has been at the Peach County Sheriff’s Office for 28 years. Shannon plans to fight crime, form a gang unit and a high violent crime unit. Shannon also wants to…

Decision 2024: Anissa Jones elected to House District 143

Anissa Jones will serve in Georgia's House District 143 seat after defeating Barbara Boyer.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Anissa Jones will serve in Georgia’s House District 143 seat after defeating Barbara Boyer. The Democratic candidate is a big advocate for economic development and infrastructure changes, as well as public safety. As a small business owner, economic development is important to Jones. Jones has been on several boards in Macon and Middle Georgia. At her…

Decision 2024: Matt Moulton elected Houston County Sheriff

Matt Moulton will serve as the Houston County Sheriff after winning against challenger Arthur Lee Harris. 

HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Matt Moulton will serve as the Houston County Sheriff after winning against challenger Arthur Lee Harris. America’s longest serving sheriff, Cullen Talton, previously held the position of Houston County Sheriff for nearly 52 years. Sheriff Talton died on October 19. Sheriff Talton endorsed Moulton in January of 2024. Moulton was the Republican nominee after beating…

Voters head to polls on Election Day in Macon-Bibb County

It's Election Day, and voters in Macon-Bibb County cast their ballots at their assigned polling precincts.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It’s Election Day, and voters in Macon-Bibb County cast their ballots at their assigned polling precincts. “I also feel like voting on the election day is just my commitment to my country,” Tricia Tinker said. Tinker told 41NBC it makes her feel really good to cast her ballot, because it reflects how she thinks and believes….

Houston County residents head to the polls on Election Day

Turnout in the county was at 58% heading into election day, meaning long lines didn't deter Tuesday voters.

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)PERRY, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Voters across Houston County headed to the polls on Election Day to cast their ballots. Houston County played its part in the historic early voting numbers across Georgia. Turnout in the county was at 58% heading into election day, meaning long lines didn’t deter Tuesday voters. One election day voter was Cayley…

Decision 2024: Georgia election official says 2024 election will be the safest, most secure election in history

"I know there's been a lot of misinformation, disinformation around this," says Gabriel Sterling. "The 2024 election will be the safest, most secure election in Georgia in American history."

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Election Day is underway across the nation and voters in Middle Georgia are at the polls. Chief Operating Officer in the Office of the Georgia Secretary of State, Gabriel Sterling, says polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. “If you were in line at 7 and the polls close, you…

Piedmont Macon to host symposium on aging

“This symposium is directed toward seniors, caregivers and those approaching their senior years,” says Trawick.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Piedmont Macon is hosting the ‘Aging Exuberantly’ Symposium to help navigate aging. Patient liaison for Grief Support Services at Piedmont Macon and one of the event’s organizers, Franchetta Trawick, says Georgia’s population has grown to more than 10.7 million people, and nearly 15 percent of those residents are age 65 or older. According to Piedmont Macon,…

Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores October 28-November 1

This week's Restaurant Report Card provides food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, October 28 and Friday, November 1, 2024.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — This week’s Restaurant Report Card provides food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, October 28 and Friday, November 1, 2024. Understanding the scores Scores 69 and below (unsatisfactory): Highlighted in red. Scores 70-99 (satisfactory): Displayed in black. Scores of 100…

Bibb County Athletics Host Basketball Media Day

All Six Schools and 12 teams joined the Bibb County High School Basketball Media Day Monday night at the Thompson Complex

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – At the Thompson complex in Macon Monday, it was Bibb County High School Basketball Media Day. All six schools and 12 teams were in attendance to speak on the success of their last season, and what the respective team plans to do this season with the group of student athletes they have on their roster….