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Montezuma Police use tech to solve fraud case, Florida man charged

Police in Macon County have issued criminal warrants against a Florida man after using cameras and facial recognition technology to solve a fraud case that took thousands of dollars from an elderly resident.

February 1, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Photos: Montezuma Police DepartmentMONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Police in Macon County have issued criminal warrants against a Florida man after using cameras and facial recognition technology to solve a fraud case that took thousands of dollars from an elderly resident. Using Flock Cameras and facial recognition software, the Montezuma Police Department says it identified a vehicle and suspect involved in the…

UPDATE: Houston County Sheriff’s Office investigation determines no foul play in fatal construction accident

A 58-year-old man died after a tree fell on him at a construction site in Bonaire.

February 1, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek, Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (2/1/24): The Houston County Sheriff’s Office provided new details Thursday about the accident that left a construction worker dead earlier this week. A news release from the sheriff’s office says deputies responded to 495 South Highway 247 just before 10:30 in reference to a construction accident. “A construction crew was on scene clearing timber from the land,” the release…

Another sunny and mild day in the low 60’s

February 1, 2024

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to everyone!! Happy Thursday to you and the first day of February! This morning we are starting off in the low to mid 30s with clear skies just like a February morning should be. This afternoon we will be in the low 60s with plenty of sunshine. Overnight temperatures drop into the upper 30s…

Deputies: Drug raid in Macon reveals ecstasy, firearm near school; 2 arrested

Raid on Patterson Street home results in seizure of drugs, weapon; homeowner and woman charged

January 31, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Tarreco Walden and Tasha Thomas (Photos: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office’s Special Response Team (S.R.T.), Special Investigations Unit (S.I.U.), and S.W.A.T. Team recently executed a narcotics search warrant at a known “Bootleg” residence on Patterson Street that led to the discovery of ecstasy and a loaded firearm, resulting in two arrests. According to…

Macon-Bibb celebrates decrease in homicides, credits Macon Violence Prevention initiative

Mayor, sheriff tout 67% drop in youth homicides, credit MVP Initiative

January 31, 2024

Dejon Campbell,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller, Bibb County Sheriff David Davis and partners of the Macon Violence Prevention Program all gathered at City Hall on Wednesday to make a major announcement: homicides among those 18 and under decreased by 67% last year. “It’s about all of us working together,” Mayor Miller said. He announced there was an…

Search in Washington County fails to advance Sonya Tukes case

Efforts to locate missing woman continue

January 31, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

22-year-old Sonya Tukes went missing one May night in 2004.TENNILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A search conducted Wednesday at a “place of interest” in Washington County as part of the ongoing investigation into Sonya Tukes’ disappearance did not yield the desired results, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office says. The search, completed with the help of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI),…

Baldwin County School District launches program to tackle teacher shortage

The "Grow Your Own" program is an innovative approach that allows students to gain hands-on experience in teaching, earn dual credits and receive paid work-study opportunities.

January 31, 2024

Fiona King,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Baldwin County School District has launched a new program aimed at addressing the teacher shortage and setting students up for higher education. The “Grow Your Own” program is an innovative approach that allows students to gain hands-on experience in teaching, earn dual credits and receive paid work-study opportunities. The program was officially launched on Wednesday,…

UPDATE: 16-year-old arrested in connection with November murder

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office arrested a 16-year-old in connection with the November death of Brian Matthew Brown.

January 31, 2024

Haley Janes, Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (1/31/24): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 16-year-old in connection with the November death of Brian Matthew Brown. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says the teen was transferred to the Regional Youth Detention Center just before 4:30 on Wednesday. He’s charged with murder. He also faces three counts of aggravated assault stemming from an incident on…

More sunshine and heat coming to Middle Georgia to begin February

January 31, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – January ends on a sunny note; pleasant conditions to carry into February. The Rest of the Evening Skies will remain mostly clear this evening with winds slowing down from earlier today. Expect sustained speeds to range from about 1-6 mph from the north-northwest most of the night before becoming variable overnight. Temperatures will drop to or…

Deputies: Man arrested after being found in possession of stolen vehicle in Jones County

Jones County deputies say a man is in custody after being found in possession of a stolen vehicle on Tuesday night.

January 31, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Jones County Sheriff’s OfficeGRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Jones County deputies say a man is in custody after being found in possession of a stolen vehicle on Tuesday night. A sheriff’s office Facebook post says a deputy received an alert to a stolen vehicle near New Clinton Road, possibly being driven by Wilbur “Frankie” Walton. The deputy then located the…

Another sunny day across the area

January 31, 2024

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Rain did fall overnight in areas mainly north of I-16. Not much rain was reported overnight with this system. This morning we are seeing temperatures in the mid and upper 40’s. Today is another sunny day in the upper 50’s to low 60’s. Temperatures really don’t change much as we head through the week. Warmer conditions are…

Bcso: Woman On Meth Crashes Stolen Ambulance, Hits Emt Worker With Steel Rod

Bibb deputies: Woman on meth crashes stolen ambulance, hits EMT worker with steel rod

A woman was arrested and charged after stealing an ambulance and assaulting an EMT, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office.

January 30, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A woman was arrested and charged Friday after stealing an ambulance and assaulting an EMT, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say two Southeast Ambulance workers were parked outside of Eastside Dialysis to pick up a patient. While waiting there, they say Jessica Lusher jumped into the ambulance and drove off. The incident report…

Local health experts raise awareness about Cervical cancer

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide, according to the World Health Organization.

January 30, 2024

Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and health experts are reminding women about the importance of early detection and prevention. Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. The organization says nearly 14,000 new cases are expected to be diagnosed in 2024. However, health professionals say the…

UPDATE: Macon man wanted in connection with November shooting death in custody

Bibb County deputies say a man wanted in connection with the shooting death of Kealan Tre Hardeman in November is in custody.

January 30, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Quintavious Johnson (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (1/30/24): Bibb County deputies say a man wanted in connection with the shooting death of Kealan Tre Hardeman in November is in custody. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release, posted on Facebook, says 22-year-old Quintavious Vincent Johnson of Macon was booked into the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center just after 5 p.m….

Man sentenced to 11+ years in prison in connection with 2021 drug bust in Dublin

A man was sentenced to 135 months in prison, with three years of supervised parole after release, in connection with drug charges.

January 30, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Dexcadrick Graddy (Photos: Laurens County Sheriff’s Office)DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT ) – A man was sentenced to 135 months in prison, with three years of supervised parole after release, in connection with drug charges. In February 2021, the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office says its Crime Suppression Unit executed a search warrant in connection with a drug investigation. During the search, deputies…

Macon-Bibb County announces new name for amphitheater

Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top set to perform inaugural concert in March of 2024

January 30, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek, Dejon Campbell,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The new amphitheater in Macon officially has a name. Macon-Bibb County and OVG360 announced Tuesday a naming rights partnership with Atrium Health. The amphitheater will be known as the Atrium Health Amphitheater. It’s set to open with performances from Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top on March 24, 2024. “There were a lot of folks wanting to…

Sunny and 60’s today

January 30, 2024

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all!! Hope your Tuesday is going well so far! We are a bit cooler this morning with temperatures in the low to mid 30s. If you like sunshine you will love today’s weather. Plenty of sunshine with temperatures in the low 60s. Overnight we could see a few showers across the northern part of the…

15-year-old arrested after police chase, crash in Dooly County

The chase began Sunday around 7:30 a.m. on GA 401/I75 near mile marker 103 after a deputy attempted to stop the driver of a white Hyundai Sante Fe reported stolen out of Florida.

January 29, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Crisp County Sheriff’s Office, along with other law enforcement agencies, arrest a 15-year-old after a police chase. According to the sheriff’s office, the chase began Sunday around 7:30 a.m. on GA 401/I75 near mile marker 103 after a deputy attempted to stop the driver of a white Hyundai Sante Fe reported stolen out of Florida….

Sunny and mild Tuesday on deck

January 29, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Pleasant weather remains with Middle Georgia after a cloudy weekend. The Rest of the Evening Skies will stay clear over Middle Georgia as temperatures plummet towards the freezing point. Winds tonight will come from the northwest at around 5 mph. Tomorrow Mostly sunny skies will stick with Middle Georgia as cloud cover is limited to a…

Bibb County School District opens Pre-K lottery applications on February 5

The application window, set to begin on February 5 and conclude on February 29, is accessible online at www.bcsdk12.net/prekapp.

January 29, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Photo: MGNMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District has announced the opening of its Pre-K Lottery application process. The application window, set to begin on February 5 and conclude on February 29, is accessible online at www.bcsdk12.net/prekapp. Students must turn 4 years old on or before September 1, 2024 to qualify for the program. “Pre-Kindergarten provides opportunities for…

UPDATE: Man charged with murder in brother’s shooting death

Warner Robins Police say 30-year-old Joseph Schaarschmidt is in custody and charged with murder in connection with his brother's death.

January 29, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Joseph Schaarschmidt (Photo: Warner Robins Police Department)UPDATE: Warner Robins Police say 30-year-old Joseph Schaarschmidt is in custody and charged with murder in connection with his brother’s death. WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Police Department (WRPD) is investigating a deadly Sunday shooting. A WRPD news release says officers responded to 200 Olympia Drive Apartment C-8 just before 7…

Dr. Henry C. Ficklin to run for Bibb County School Board Post 2

Dr. Henry Ficklin announced on Sunday he's running for the Bibb County School Board Post 2 position.

January 29, 2024

Denise Turner,

Dr. Henry Ficklin MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A new candidate throws his hat into the ring for position with the Bibb County School Board. Dr. Henry Ficklin announced in a news release over the weekend he’s running for the Bibb County School Board Post 2 position. Dr. Ficklin says he wants to continue the “powerful representation from District Two.” He’s…

Mostly sunny today in the upper 50s

January 29, 2024

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all!!! Hope you had a great weekend!! This weekend we saw temperatures in the 70s on Saturday with cooler temperatures on Sunday. This week will not be as warm or wet as last week was across Middle Georgia. This morning it is a bit breezy with temperatures in the mid and upper 40s. This afternoon…

Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority looking for ‘Macon Action Plan’ input

Since the plan’s launch in 2015, there have been noticeable changes in the downtown area.

January 26, 2024

Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority, along with other organizations, held an open house seeking public comment for the Macon Action Plan. Residents who attended the open house voiced their desire to see more businesses, living spaces and a grocery store in downtown Macon. Since the plan’s launch in 2015, there have been noticeable changes in…

Police in Macon County have issued criminal warrants against a Florida man after using cameras and facial recognition technology to solve a fraud case that took thousands of dollars from an elderly resident.

A 58-year-old man died after a tree fell on him at a construction site in Bonaire.

Raid on Patterson Street home results in seizure of drugs, weapon; homeowner and woman charged

Mayor, sheriff tout 67% drop in youth homicides, credit MVP Initiative

Efforts to locate missing woman continue

The "Grow Your Own" program is an innovative approach that allows students to gain hands-on experience in teaching, earn dual credits and receive paid work-study opportunities.

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office arrested a 16-year-old in connection with the November death of Brian Matthew Brown.

Jones County deputies say a man is in custody after being found in possession of a stolen vehicle on Tuesday night.

A woman was arrested and charged after stealing an ambulance and assaulting an EMT, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office.

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide, according to the World Health Organization.

Bibb County deputies say a man wanted in connection with the shooting death of Kealan Tre Hardeman in November is in custody.

A man was sentenced to 135 months in prison, with three years of supervised parole after release, in connection with drug charges.

Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top set to perform inaugural concert in March of 2024

The chase began Sunday around 7:30 a.m. on GA 401/I75 near mile marker 103 after a deputy attempted to stop the driver of a white Hyundai Sante Fe reported stolen out of Florida.

The application window, set to begin on February 5 and conclude on February 29, is accessible online at www.bcsdk12.net/prekapp.

Warner Robins Police say 30-year-old Joseph Schaarschmidt is in custody and charged with murder in connection with his brother's death.

Dr. Henry Ficklin announced on Sunday he's running for the Bibb County School Board Post 2 position.

Since the plan’s launch in 2015, there have been noticeable changes in the downtown area.

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