Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Man recovering after shooting in east Macon

According to deputies, the shooting happened in the East Pinehill Drive area around 7:30 p.m.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says it’s investigating a shooting that happened on Friday night in east Macon. According to deputies, the shooting happened in the East Pinehill Drive area around 7:30 p.m. Deputies say a man was injured as a result of the incident. A Sheriff’s Office news release states paramedics arrived on scene to…

Mercer Men’s Basketball Heads To Asheville For The Socon Tournament
Local Sports, Sports

Mercer Men’s Basketball heads to Asheville for the SOCON Tournament

The Bears defeat The Citadel Bulldogs 84-76 in the opening round of the Southern Conference Tournament
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mercer Men’s basketball team has a storied tradition.  While the women’s team is used to winning, the men are trying to make their way back to their winning ways. In 2021 the Bears lost in the SOCON Conference Championship game after an 18 win season, while the last two seasons have seen a second round…
Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Georgia News, Happening Now, Local News, WMGT

UPDATE: Macon man in custody for January murder

49-year-old Derrick Berry of Macon was booked into the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center.
Clayton Poulnott,

UPDATE (3/8) – 49-year-old Derrick Berry of Macon was booked into the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center. He was wanted in Bibb County in connection with the death of 44-year-old Tavores Pearson on January 16, 2024. Berry was arrested by the Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force in Kennesaw, Georgia on March 7, then transported to the Bibb County Law Enforcement…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

37th Annual Forsythia Festival kicks off this weekend

Visitors can expect a jam-packed event filled with various activities for everyone in the family.
Fiona King,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 37th Annual Forsythia Festival is set to kick off this weekend in the historic downtown square, despite the possibility of rain on Saturday. Visitors can expect a jam-packed event filled with various activities for everyone in the family. The Kids’ Corner will be a highlight, with inflatable obstacle courses and pony rides to entertain the…
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Warner Robins man arrested after barricading himself with one-year-old baby inside home

The Warner Robins Police Department identified the man as 27-year old Zachary Bridges.
Denise Turner,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man barricaded himself and his one-year-old child inside of a home in Warner Robins. The Warner Robins Police Department identified the man as 27-year-old Zachary Bridges. Officers say, they were called to a home on the 300 Block of Ashby Way at around midnight. The WRPD SWAT team was called in to assist. After…

Cloudy Today Severe Storms Saturday
Local News, Weather

Possible severe weather this weekend

We will see the chance for damaging winds, small hail, flooding, and isolated tornadoes.
Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all! This morning we are starting out with no rain on radar and temperatures in the 50s. For today we will see mostly cloudy skies with temperatures in the 70s. A few light showers are possible in middle Georgia. The best rain chance will come today into Saturday. This could bring the…

Flock Camera
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Law enforcement says Flock cameras are boosting crime solving efforts in Middle Georgia

New technology is helping law enforcement agencies solve crimes much faster.
Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – New technology is helping law enforcement agencies solve crimes much faster. Law enforcement officials say Flock cameras are helping with various crimes, but the top ones include stolen vehicles, finding individuals with warrants and locating missing persons. The cameras have been installed in Monroe County since November 2022 and have made a big impact in solving…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Overcast skies return Friday

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cloud cover will return overnight Thursday as the next weathermaker approaches going into the weekend. The Rest of the Evening   Partly cloudy skies will give way to mostly cloudy skies as the sun sets tonight. It will be rather mild with low temperatures only expected to drop into the mid 50s. Wind will come from…
Featured, Local News, Monroe County

School bus crash in Monroe County sends eight students to hospital

The accident occurred this morning at 7:25 a.m. in front of America's Best Value Inn on N. Frontage Road.
Denise Turner, Monica Diaz-Meek,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Monroe County school bus was rear-ended by a vehicle Thursday morning. According to the Monroe County Schools Facebook page, the accident occurred Thursday morning at 7:25 a.m. in front of America’s Best Value Inn on N. Frontage Road. Eight middle and high school students were injured in the crash and were taken to Monroe County…

Finally The Sun Returns
Featured, Local News, Weather

Sunshine returns to Middle Georgia

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all!! This morning we are starting out with no rain on radar and temperatures in the 50s. For today we will see mostly sunny skies with temperatures in the mid 50s. Today is a great day for any out door plans. The next rain chance will come Friday into Saturday. This could…

Highlights: Houston County Baseball Hosts Northside
Houston County, Local Sports, Sports

Houston County baseball routs region opponent Northside…twice

The HoCo Bears beat the Northside Eagles twice in a doubleheader Wednesday at The Garden
Justin Dierkes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County baseball team faced Northside in a GHSA 6A Area 1 doubleheader Wednesday at home.  The Bears came out victorious in both contests, as they won 8-0 in the game one, and 17-2 in game two. Rain had postponed the teams’ game Tuesday, pushing it to Wednesday afternoon before their originally scheduled game….

Baldwin State Champs
Baldwin County, Featured, Local News, Local Sports, Sports

HIGHLIGHTS: Baldwin girls basketball beats Hardaway 47-39 to win GHSA AAAA championship

The Baldwin High School girls basketball team is celebrating a state championship!
Tucker Sargent, Justin Dierkes,

Photo: Justin DierkesMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Baldwin High School girls basketball team captured the GHSA Class 4A championship Wednesday night, beating Hardaway 47-39 at the Macon Coliseum for their first state title in 36 years. It was the Bravettes’ 25th straight win, but it didn’t come easy. Trailing 15-9 at halftime and 29-25 after three quarters, Baldwin took the…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Warm and sticky conditions expected Thursday

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The atmosphere will remain rather muggy following the rain of Tuesday and Wednesday as the sun returns Thursday. The Rest of the Evening Cloud cover will work to clear out as shower activity continues to taper off. It will be cooler tonight with temperatures largely dropping into the lower 50s. Some fog will be possible as…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Coroner identifies man found dead Tuesday on Magnolia Street

Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones identified the man found dead on Tuesday as 41-year-old Larry Wayne Blackmon.
Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (3/13/24): Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones identified the man found dead as 41-year-old Larry Wayne Blackmon. A previous update stated the individual had been identified as another man, based on a fingerprint scanner identification reported by Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones. Upon further investigation, Coroner Jones spoke with that man’s father, who indicated his son could not be the deceased as…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News

Bibb Schools superintendent addresses chronic absenteeism among students

Bibb County School District Superintendent Dr. Dan A. Sims addressed the issue of chronic absenteeism among students during a Facebook Live video Wednesday morning, labeling it a nationwide issue.
Tucker Sargent, Monica Diaz-Meek,

Facebook/Superintendent Dr. Dan A. SimsMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County School District Superintendent Dr. Dan A. Sims addressed the issue of chronic absenteeism among students during a Facebook Live video Wednesday morning, labeling it a nationwide issue. Sims called for collective action to guarantee daily school attendance for all students, except in cases of illness, medical appointments and emergencies, saying…
Featured, Georgia News, Happening Now, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Houston County home declared public nuisance

The Perry residence has been a persistent source of drug and other criminal activity spanning several years.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

Picture courtesy District Attorney William KendallHOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A home in Perry has been declared a public nuisance after years of criminal activity. In a media release, Houston County District Attorney William Kendall says the home located on Todd Road in Perry has been a persistent source of drug and other criminal activity spanning several years. Kendall says…

Spotty Rain And Storms Today
Featured, Local News, Weather

Stray showers and storms today

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good rainy Wednesday morning to you all. This morning we are starting off pretty wet with off and on showers across middle Georgia. We have already seen a half to one and a half inches of rainfall since yesterday. Today we will see spotty showers and thunderstorms throughout the day with a passage of a cold…

Mercer Women Head To Asheville For The Socon Tournament Thursday
Bibb County, Local Sports, Sports

Coach Susie Gardner, Mercer Lady Bears prepare for SoCon tournament

Mercer's women will face ETSU in the quarterfinal round of the SoCon Tournament
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The women of Mercer are heading to Asheville, North Carolina this week to face East Tennessee State in the quarterfinal round of the SoCon Tournament. The Lady Bears (14-16, 8-6 SoCon) earned a 4-seed and will meet the 5-seed Bucs for the third time this season. The teams split their first two meetings. With a record…

Baldwin Girls Heading To State Title Game
Baldwin County, Local Sports, Sports

Baldwin Bravettes looking for redemption in state championship game Wednesday

The 28-2 Baldwin girls will face Hardaway in the GHSA Class 4A title game on Wednesday, March 6
Justin Dierkes,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Baldwin Bravettes have been incredible the last few seasons, getting closer and closer to the title each year.  This year, they seem to be better than ever, with the entire Baldwin team from last season making it back to the GHSA Class 4A title game after losing to Griffin in the championship. At the beginning…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Fourth suspect arrested in connection with January 2023 murder in south Macon

A fourth suspect is now charged in connection with the shooting death of PinalKumar Patel on Thoroughbred Lane in January 2023.
41NBC Web Producer, Tucker Sargent,

Donnie White (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (3/5/24): A fourth suspect is now charged in connection with the shooting death of PinalKumar Patel on Thoroughbred Lane in January 2023. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says investigators served an arrest warrant for 20-year-old Donnie White. He’s charged with felony murder and is being held without bond. The case remains…

Keynote Speaker Jake Fromm At Pacesetter Dinner
Bibb County, Houston County, Local News, Local Sports, Sports

Jake Fromm discusses his role in youth leadership at Boy Scouts Pacesetter Dinner

The former HOCO football and baseball star, former Georgia QB and current Washington Commanders QB, was the keynote speaker at the Boy Scouts Pacesetter Dinner on Tuesday.
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Former HOCO and University of Georgia star Jake Fromm made a trip back to Middle Georgia on Tuesday to share his words of wisdom as the keynote speaker of the 2024 Boy Scouts Council Pacesetter Dinner. Fromm spoke to donors and scout troops at the Methodist Home for Children about his experience in leadership during his…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Perry PD needs help identifying hit-and-run suspect

The Perry Police Department is asking for help identifying a hit-and-run suspect.
Tucker Sargent,

Photos: Perry Police DepartmentPERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Perry Police Department is asking for help identifying a hit-and-run suspect. The vehicle the suspect was driving is a black, single cab pickup truck with front end damage, according to a Perry Police Facebook post. It’s “possibly a GMC Sierra,” the post stated. Contact Det. Sgt. Brenna Byrd at (478) 988-2849 if…