Highlights: Mercer Women’s Hoops Hosts Furman
Bibb County, Local Sports, Sports

HIGHLIGHTS: Mercer women’s hoops hosts Furman

The Mercer women's basketball team hosted Furman Thursday night, looking to avenge a 58-56 loss last month.
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mercer women’s basketball team hosted Furman Thursday night, looking to avenge a 58-56 loss last month.  The Bears won 55-50 to move to 12-16 overall and 6-6 in Southern Conference play. Summah Evans led Mercer with 16 points. Stacie Jones had 12 points and 10 rebounds. 41NBC’s Justin Dierkes has the highlights. Categories: Bibb County,…

Highlights: Warner Robins Baseball Visits Northeast
Bibb County, Houston County, Local Sports, Sports

HIGHLIGHTS: Warner Robins baseball visits Northeast

The Warner Robins High School baseball team beat Northeast 11-1 on Thursday.
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins High School baseball team beat Northeast 11-1 on Thursday to move to 2-1. Northeast fell to 2-2. 41NBC’s Justin Dierkes has the highlights. Categories: Bibb County, Houston County, Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, demons, high school, Highlights, Northeast, Raiders, Warner Robins

Highlights: Peach County Baseball Moves To 6 0 With Big Win Vs. Howard
Bibb County, Local Sports, Peach County, Sports

HIGHLIGHTS: Peach County baseball moves to 6-0 with big win vs. Howard

The Peach County baseball team moved to 6-0 with a 15-0 win over Howard Thursday night. The Trojans thew another no-hitter—their fifth in six games this season.
Justin Dierkes,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Peach County baseball team moved to 6-0 with a 15-0 win over Howard Thursday night. The Trojans thew another no-hitter—their fifth in six games this season. Howard fell to 0-5. 41NBC’s Justin Dierkes has the highlights. Categories: Bibb County, Local Sports, Peach County, Sports Tags: baseball, high school, Highlights, howard, huskies, Peach County, trojans

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb County Sheriff seeks 6% pay raise for deputies to compete with Middle Georgia salaries

Bibb County Sheriff David Davis says his deputies need to be paid more, and he's pushing for a 6% pay increase.
Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff David Davis says his deputies need to be paid more, and he’s pushing for a 6% pay increase. In an interview with 41NBC on Thursday, Davis expressed his frustration about the current salary for his employees, saying other agencies in Middle Georgia are offering much higher salaries, which makes it difficult for them…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Hundreds gather at Warner Robins Walmart for annual Black History Parade

The Booth Road Walmart parking lot was transformed into a lively area with food trucks, a bounce house, and dancing.
Fiona King,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In honor of Black History Month, hundreds gathered at the Booth Road Walmart in Warner Robins on Thursday to celebrate Walmart’s Middle Georgia 2nd Annual Black History Parade. The event was organized to celebrate the contributions of African Americans in the community and the role Walmart plays. The Walmart parking lot was transformed into a…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Showers likely tonight and tomorrow morning

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An incoming cold front will bring scattered showers to Middle Georgia after midnight tonight and into tomorrow morning. The Rest of the Evening   Cloud cover around Middle Georgia will ramp up during the suppertime hours. The wind will remain rather breezy from the southwest tonight as sustained speeds range from 10-18 mph with gusts pushing…

Highlights: Baldwin Girls Host Southeast Bulloch In Opening Round Of Ghsa 4a Playoffs
Baldwin County, Local Sports, Sports

HIGHLIGHTS: Baldwin girls host Southeast Bulloch in opening round of GHSA AAAA playoffs

The Bravettes cruised in the opening round!
Justin Dierkes,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Baldwin Bravettes cruised in their opening round game against Southeast Bulloch, winning 84-5! 41NBC’s Justin Dierkes has the highlights. Categories: Baldwin County, Local Sports, Sports Tags: AAAA, Baldwin, Basketball, GHSA, girls, Highlights, Playoffs, southeast bulloch

Highlights: Baldwin Boys Host Southeast Bulloch In Opening Round Of Ghsa Aaaa Playoffs
Baldwin County, Local Sports, Sports

HIGHLIGHTS: Baldwin boys host Southeast Bulloch in opening round of GHSA AAAA playoffs

The Braves were home for the opening round of the playoffs.
Justin Dierkes,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Braves were home for the opening round of the playoffs. Baldwin won 59-54. 41NBC’s Justin Dierkes has the highlights. Categories: Baldwin County, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Baldwin, Basketball, Boys, GHSA, Highlights, southeast bulloch

Highlights: Twiggs County Boys Host Towns County In Ghsa Class A Ii Playoffs
Local Sports, Sports, Twiggs County

HIGHLIGHTS: Twiggs County boys host Towns County in GHSA Class A-II playoffs

The Cobras hosted Towns County in the opening round of the GHSA Class A Division II playoffs.
Justin Dierkes,

JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Cobras hosted Towns County in the opening round of the GHSA Class A Division II playoffs. Twiggs County fell, 54-48. 41NBC’s Justin Dierkes has the highlights. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Twiggs County Tags: GHSA, towns county, twiggs county

Highlights: Tattnall Square Boys Beat Bethlehem Christian In Opening Round Of Giaa Class 4a Playoffs
Bibb County, Local Sports, Sports

HIGHLIGHTS: Tattnall Square boys beat Bethlehem Christian in opening round of GIAA Class 4A playoffs

The Trojans faced Bethlehem Christian in the opening round of the GIAA playoffs.
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Tattnall Square faced Bethlehem Christian in the opening round of the GIAA Class 4A Playoffs. Tattnall won 73-64. 41NBC’s Justin Dierkes has the highlights. Categories: Bibb County, Local Sports, Sports Tags: bethlehem christian, GIAA, Playoffs, Tattnall Square

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Black History Month: Retired airman reflects on history making service

Robert Anthony Thornton was one of the first airmen to join the United States Air Force
Dejon Campbell,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – 93-year-old Robert Anthony Thornton made history seven decades ago at the age of 17 when he became one of the first airmen in the United States Air Force. “The first few weeks I was there, that’s when the Air Force separated from the Army,” he said, referring to the launching of the new military branch…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Middle Georgia Regional Library dedicates book collection to Herbert Tuggle

The library's first African American Head of Reference
Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia’s first African American Head of Reference, Herbert Tuggle, was honored and remembered at a dedication ceremony on Wednesday for his contributions to African American history at the Washington Memorial Library. People from near and far gathered to witness the dedication of the library’s African American book collection to Tuggle, who is known as the…
Featured, Hancock County, Local News

Suspicious package found at Sparta motel

Police say they found marijuana, tobacco, cigarette papers and a stack of white papers.
Finn Balfour, Monica Diaz-Meek,

SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Law enforcement officers responded to a call on Monday about a suspicious package at Sparta 7 Motel, located on Augusta Highway. Hotel staff reported a black duffel bag in a “densely vegetated area” behind the hotel. Staff did not know who owned the bag or its origins, according to the Sparta Police Department. Officers say they…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Warmer temperatures and stronger winds arrive Thursday

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The wind will pick up out of the south tomorrow, leading to more warmth and humidity around Middle Georgia. This Evening A few cirrus clouds are likely to move in this evening, clearing out sometime after midnight. Outside of that, things will be calm and mostly clear with winds coming from the south at around 5…
Crime, Featured, Georgia News, Happening Now, Local News, Monroe County, WMGT

Man arrested in Monroe County for commercial burglary

Reginald Corey Grier was arrested on Tuesday for commercial burglary, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Reginald Corey Grier was arrested on Tuesday for commercial burglary, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say Grier was arrested after an investigation into the burglary that took place on February 13 and 14. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says Grier had been stealing speakers from a local towing company over a course…

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Traffic stop leads to drug bust in Washington County

According to the sheriff's office, deputies stopped Darius Rashad Stephens on Highway 68 North in Tennille.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies assisted a Georgia State Patrol Trooper with a traffic stop on Highway 68 North, Tennille, according to Sheriff Joel Cochran. 32-year-old Darius Rashad Stephens of Tennille was arrested Monday evening on traffic offenses. Law enforcement reported finding a firearm, cocaine and marijuana during a subsequent inventory of the vehicle. Stephens…
Bibb County, Featured, Georgia News, Happening Now, Local News, WMGT

Man killed in east Macon house fire

Bibb County Coroner says it happened Tuesday night at 1426 Kitchens Street.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

A 21 year old man died in a house fire in Warner RobinsMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 65-year-old man is dead after a house fire in east Macon, according to Macon-Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones. The fire happened on Tuesday night at 1426 Kitchens Street. 65-year-old Arthur Merriweather was pronounced dead at a local hospital after 9 p.m. Jones said…

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Sunny skies expected today

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all!! This morning we are starting off a bit warmer than we were at this time yesterday. Temperatures are in the low 30s this morning with a few spots in the upper 30s with clear skies. We are going to warm up into the mid to upper 60s today with plenty of…

Boy's Baseball Highlights: Perry At Northside
Local Sports, Sports

Perry baseball wins big on the road at Northside

The Panthers grab 17 runs against the Eagles to win 17-1
Justin Dierkes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Perry Panthers baseball team took on the Northside Eagles in Warner Robins Tuesday evening. The Panthers took advantage of wild throws and errors when they had 10 runs on just four hits by the top of the fifth. Panthers finish with 17 runs and eight hits total as they win 17-1 to improve to…

Girl's Basketball Highlights: Toombs County At Central
Local Sports, Sports

GHSA Girls Basketball: Central & Veterans win big

Central beats Toombs County; Veterans wins over Lakeside-Dekalb
Justin Dierkes,

MACON/KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The first round of the GHSA girls basketball state tournament got underway on Tuesday evening. At Central High School, the Lady Chargers put on a show in front of their home crowd. They won 61-31 over Toombs County to advance to the next round. They will play the winner of Sumter County and Thompson. At Veterans…

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Georgia News

Legislation introduced to increase penalties for passing school buses

House Bill 1284, or “Addy’s Law,” was named after eight-year-old Adalyn Pierce of Henry County was killed crossing the road to get onto her school bus.
Clayton Poulnott,

ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A State Representative has recently introduced a new bill, which would increase the penalties for passing a school bus. House Bill 1284, or “Addy’s Law,” was named after eight-year-old Adalyn Pierce of Henry County who was killed by a driver as she was crossing the road to get onto her school bus. The legislation would require…
Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Man killed in Monroe County after head-on collision

The driver of a Chevrolet Silverado identified as Gregory Smith, crossed the center line and hit a tractor trailer head-on.
Dejon Campbell,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  A man is dead in Monroe County after a head-on collision. The crash happened Monday night near the intersection of Rumble Road and Highway 41. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the driver of a Chevrolet Silverado identified as Gregory Smith, crossed the center line and hit a tractor trailer head-on. Smith was pronounced dead…