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Warner Robins Police identify 15-year-old as suspect in WRHS break-in, fire

Warner Robins Police say a 15-year-old boy has been identified in connection with a break-in and fire at Warner Robins High School early Monday.
Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (9/17): Warner Robins Police say a 15-year-old boy has been identified in connection with a break-in and fire at Warner Robins High School early Monday. According to a news release, a detective identified the teen, who was also linked to “another case of burglary at this location that occurred on August 29, 2024.” The teen is charged with arson…
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GBI: Former WRPD officer arrested, charged with sexual battery and violation of oath of office

A former Warner Robins Police Department (WRPD) Officer has been arrested and charged with sexual battery and violation of oath of office.
Tucker Sargent,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A former Warner Robins Police Department (WRPD) Officer has been arrested and charged with sexual battery and violation of oath of office. According to a Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) news release, WRPD asked the GBI to investigate allegations of misconduct by a WRPD officer in July. On July 18, a complaint was filed with…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

‘Night to Unite’ brings Macon-Bibb County together to fight crime

The annual "Night to Unite" event is being held in Macon-Bibb County on Tuesday. The event aims to promote the message of neighbors joining together to combat crime in the community.
Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The annual “Night to Unite” event is being held in Macon-Bibb County on Tuesday. The event aims to promote the message of neighbors joining together to combat crime in the community. Gloria Jordan, a Macon resident and former teacher, says community unity is important when it comes to addressing crime. She spoke about the need for…

Warner Robins To Host Burger Week
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Warner Robins to host Burger Week

Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick says the event will feature 23 locally owned businesses.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins is set to host Burger Week from September 22 through September 28. Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick says the event will feature 23 locally owned businesses. Patrick says this is an opportunity for these local businesses to showcase their creativity and culinary skills. Chef Jason de la Sota from Root 76 Cuisine says…

Tim Walz In Macon
Bibb County, Elections, Featured, Local News

Tim Walz comments on Trump assassination attempt at Macon campaign event

Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz condemns violence and praises law enforcement following attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump
41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz addressed supporters at a campaign event in Macon Tuesday morning, offering his comments on the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump over the weekend. Walz expressed his gratitude that Trump was unharmed and condemned the violence in all forms. “Before we get started, everybody, I think it is worth…

Macon Td Club Players Of The Week: Week Five
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Macon TD Club Players of the Week: Week Five

The Macon TD Club welcomed Samford Head Coach Chris Hatcher on Monday night
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon TD Club kicked off its second week by giving out there three Players of the Week trophies to the Week Five winners. Lineman of the Week – Carson Smith: FPD Senior OL/DL who was graded out at 92% on the offensive line and helped his team earn 488 yards on the ground in…

Mercer Looks For Second Socon Win A Row
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Mercer looks for second SoCon win a row

Mercer football is 1-0 in SoCon play after their 10-3 road win over Chattanooga. The Bears are looking for their second conference win against The Citadel at home
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – At the Mercer football weekly press conference Monday, coach Mike Jacobs spoke with media about his team’s gritty 10-3 conference win Saturday over ranked Chattanooga. The now 16th-ranked Bears (3-0) limited the preseason Southern Conference favorite Mocs to their fewest rushing yards in seven years and used a second-quarter rushing touchdown from Brayden Smith to…

Democratic Vice President Candidate Tim Walz Lands In Middle Georgia
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Governor Tim Walz arrives in Macon for campaign events, with schedule including a speech and visit to Atlanta

Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Governor Tim Walz lands in Macon and will participate in political events in Georgia and North Carolina over the coming days.
41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Governor Tim Walz, the Democratic candidate for Vice President, arrived at Middle Georgia Regional Airport just before 10 o’clock Monday night. Walz is set to spend Tuesday engaged in political activities in both Macon and Atlanta. Walz’s itinerary includes a scheduled speech at 10 a.m. in Macon, although the campaign has yet to disclose the specific…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Congressman Sanford Bishop, Georgia Democrats tout Vice President Kamala Harris’s ‘New Way Forward’ plan

Bishop highlighted what he claimed was great progress in increasing healthcare coverage to Georgians under the Biden-Harris Administration.
Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rep. Sanford Bishop (D-Ga.) was in Macon on Monday to tout Vice President Kamala Harris’s healthcare plan, referred to as a “New Way Forward.” The Harris campaign’s plan promises to maintain and expand the protections of the Affordable Care Act. Bishop went after former President Donald Trump for what he believes are efforts…

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Featured, Local News, Macon County

Montezuma Police: 3 arrested in connection with gunfire that damaged Macon County High School

Three teenagers are now in custody in connection with gunfire that damaged the exterior of Macon County High School on Friday and ultimately led to the early release of students as a precautionary measure.
Tucker Sargent,

Ray and Carswell (Photos: Montezuma Police Department)MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three teenagers are now in custody in connection with gunfire that damaged the exterior of Macon County High School early Friday and ultimately led to the early release of students as a precautionary measure. According to the Montezuma Police Department, officers from the Montezuma and Oglethorpe Police Departments monitored Flock…

Northeast High School Septemeber 16 2024
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Night to Unite kicks off with pep rally at Northeast High School

The celebration is an effort to encourage communities to unite against crime by holding various indoor and outdoor neighborhood events and activities with visits from local law enforcement, government officials and firefighters.
Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Northeast High School held a pep rally Monday to kick off the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Annual Night to Unite, set for Tuesday. The theme of the rally was Neighbors on the Team to Win Against Crime. Schools from around the county showed off their talents as part of the celebration, which is…

Macon Regional Crimestoppers Seek Public’s Assistance To Capture Suspects
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Macon Regional Crimestoppers seek public’s assistance to capture suspects

Today's word of the day: Vision
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers Sergeant Greg Thomas visited 41Today to highlight five wanted suspects and discuss the word of the day. Crimestoppers partners with media organizations, police departments and other law enforcement agencies in eight Middle Georgia counties to provide anonymous rewards for tips that lead to criminal arrests. Can you help track down the following suspects?…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

A bit more sunshine Tuesday

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sunnier conditions are finally returning to Middle Georgia after a cloudy weekend. This Evening Partly to mostly cloudy skies from the afternoon should largely clear out as the evening goes on. It will be a cooler night with wind coming in at 5-10 mph from the northeast that will shift towards the northwest by nights end….

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Featured, Local News, Macon County

Macon County Schools to discuss school safety in town hall meeting after bullet holes discovered at high school

Superintendent Marc Maynor will address safety concerns and respond to community questions following recent incidents at Macon County High School.
41NBC Web Producer,

Police respond to Macon County after bullet holes were discovered in the westside entrance door of the building. (PHOTO CREDIT: Fiona King, 41NBC/WMGT)OGLETHORPE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon County Schools Superintendent is hosting a Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, September 17 to address current safety protocols and to take questions from community stakeholders. The meeting is happening at 6 p.m….
Bibb County, Featured, Georgia News, Local News, WMGT

19-year-old dead after vehicle crash in Macon, investigation underway

A minivan and motorcycle collided at the intersection of Jones Road at School Road.
Monica Diaz-Meek, Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 19-year-old is dead after a crash that happened on Jones Road at School Road on Saturday, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Just before 1 p.m., a minivan and motorcycle collided at the intersection. The motorcyclist was taken to the hospital and was pronounced dead at the hospital, according to medical staff. The motorcyclist…

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UPDATE: Missing Bibb County man found safe

Deputies say Carl Isiah Ford was reported missing on September 3.
Tucker Sargent,

Carl Isiah Ford (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (9/16): Carl Isiah Ford has been located, according to deputies. He’s safe and has been reunited with his family. ORIGINAL STORY (9/10): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help finding a missing 79-year-old man, who was reported missing the morning of September 3. According to…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Hillyer-Kernaghan House added to Historic Macon’s ‘Fading Five’ list for 2024

 The Hillyer-Kernaghan House, located at 2715 Cherokee Avenue, is an Italianate villa-style home that was built in 1910 by architect Neel Reid.
Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Historic Macon Foundation announced this week that the Hillyer-Kernaghan House will be its newest target for preservation, replacing the Willingham-Mcbrearty House on its annual “Fading Five” list. The Hillyer-Kernaghan House, located at 2715 Cherokee Avenue, is an Italianate villa-style home that was built in 1910 by architect Neel Reid. The home immediately…

The End Zone Highlights: Perry Travels To Veterans In Our Game Of The Week
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THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Perry travels to Veterans in our Game of the Week

The Panthers (3-1) had beaten Veterans three straight years, including a 49-41 win last season. The Warhawks (0-4) had lost nine games in a row going back to last season.
Clayton Poulnott,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Perry Panthers visited the Veterans Warhawks on Friday night. The Panthers (3-1) had beaten Veterans three straight years, including a 49-41 win last season. The Warhawks (0-4) had lost nine games in a row going back to last season. The overall series between the two teams was tied 7-7. Here is Justin Dierkes with…

The End Zone Highlights: Jones County Welcomes Union Grove
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THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Jones County welcomes Union Grove

The Wolverines (3-2, 3-1) had lost nine straight to Jones County, including a 41-7 loss in 2023. The Greyhounds (4-1, 3-1) lost to Ola last week, 7-3.
Clayton Poulnott,

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Greyhounds hosted the Union Grove Wolverines at Greyhound Field on Friday night. The Wolverines (3-2, 3-1) had lost nine straight to Jones County, including a 41-7 loss in 2023. The Greyhounds (4-1, 3-1) lost to Ola last week, 7-3. Here’s Tucker Sargent with the highlights. Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Greyhound…

The End Zone Highlights: Macon County Visits Crawford County
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THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Macon County visits Crawford County

The Eagles (2-1) hadn't beaten Macon County since 2009. The Bulldogs (1-3) had lost three in a row after winning their season opener. 
Clayton Poulnott,

ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon County Bulldogs traveled to Crawford County to take on the Eagles in Week 5 of The End Zone. The Eagles (2-2) hadn’t beaten Macon County since 2009. The Bulldogs (2-3) had lost three in a row after winning their season opener. Check out the highlights from J.B. Hawkins Sports Complex. Categories: End Zone, Local…

The End Zone Highlights: Howard Welcomes Richmond Academy
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THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Howard welcomes Richmond Academy

The Musketeers (0-4, 0-2) had only scored 28 total points this season. The Huskies (2-2, 1-1) lost a close one to West Laurens last week, 28-27.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Howard Huskies hosted the Richmond Academy Musketeers in Week 5 of The End Zone. The Musketeers (0-4, 0-2) had only scored 28 total points this season. The Huskies (2-2, 1-1) lost a close one to West Laurens last week, 28-27. Bill Shanks has the highlights from Ed DeFore Sports Complex. Categories: End Zone, Local Sports,…

The End Zone Highlights: Mary Persons Hosts Troup County
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THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Mary Persons hosts Troup County

The Tigers (2-2, 1-1) had lost two in a row. The Bulldogs (3-1, 1-1) were scoring 40 points per game this season.
Clayton Poulnott,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mary Persons Bulldogs welcomed the Troup County Tigers to Dan Pitts Stadium at Mitchell Field Friday night. The Tigers (2-2, 1-1) had lost two in a row. The Bulldogs (3-1, 1-1) were scoring 40 points per game this season. This was the first meeting between the teams since 1957. Check out the highlights. Categories: End…

Lineman Of The Week: Veterans High School
Lineman of the Week

Lineman of the Week: Veterans High School

David Tufts,

Tonight, we lift up and celebrate Flint Energies Power Lineman of the Week, Brennon Tyson, and high school football lineman, Bryan Williams Of Veterans High School. Both linemen work to bring power and passion to everything they do on and off the field! 41NBC Lineman of the Week is powered by Flint Energies! Categories: Lineman of the Week

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Crawford County, Featured, Local News

Crawford County Detention Officer turns himself in

Crawford County Sheriff Lewis Walker says Octavious King was placed on administrative leave with pay on September 4.
Clayton Poulnott,

King (Crawford County Sheriff’s Office)ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –A Crawford County Detention Officer turned himself in on Friday after being accused of providing inmates with a cell phone and vapes in the jail. Crawford County Sheriff Lewis Walker says Octavious King was placed on administrative leave with pay on September 4, until an investigation was completed. He says during the investigation,…