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“He prayed a lot”: Family demands answers after loved one died in Bibb Jail

Stephen Fossett died in May after a mental health episode while in custody

August 28, 2024

Tanya Modersitzki,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The family of a Bibb County inmate who died while in custody earlier this year is demanding answers. The family of Stephen Fossett is remembering him as someone who loved fishing, exercising, and praying. “He was a praying man. He prayed a lot,” his mother, Paula Platt, said. Platt and her attorneys held a news conference…

Man arrested after stabbing neighbor with steak knife during argument in Macon, victim in stable condition

Frank Byron was charged with aggravated assault. His bond was denied.

August 28, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was arrested for stabbing his neighbor with a steak knife on Saturday, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were dispatched to Millerfield Road on August 24 after 9 a.m. Deputies responded to an aggravated assault that occurred from an argument between neighbors that turned violent. The suspect, Frank Byron, stabbed the victim…

Macon Mayhem sign two new players in the last week

The Macon Mayhem are re-signing two players back to the squad for the 2024-2025 season

August 28, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – On Tuesday, the Macon Mayhem announced that Forward Brandon Picard has signed with the team for the 2024-25 season. The 26 year-old from Montreal, Quebec, Canada was signed by the Mayhem last season after being released by Knoxville. Picard scored one goal in the eight games he played for Macon. In his first SPHL season…

Northside Eagles Prepares For Battle Against Warner Robins Demons

Northside hungry to win biggest rivalry game in Georgia

The Northside Eagles (2-0) prepare to face the Warner Robins Demons (1-1) in the 67th all-time meeting between the two teams

August 28, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Rivalry week continues as the Northside Eagles prepare to face the Warner Robins Demons on the 60th anniversary of the rivalry that dates back to 1964. Second year Northside coach Ben Bailey and this Eagles squad have not beaten the Demons since 2016, when they wrapped up a three-game winning streak. Coach Bailey knows…

Macon-Bibb Transit Authority asks for help after ‘Diversity in Motion’ art vandalized

MTA requests community support after downtown Macon’s "Diversity in Motion" art installation suffers heavy damage

August 27, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Macon-Bibb Transit Authority (MTA) provided these photos on Tuesday, showing the Art Stop before and after the vandalism happened.MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority (MTA) is seeking the public’s help after the “Diversity in Motion” art installation at the corner of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. and Cherry Street was vandalized earlier this month. A downtown business…

Three families receive keys to new homes at Macon Area Habitat for Humanity dedication ceremony

"This is a blessing, and everybody came together to bless more than just my family," Jamilla Cooper said. "It's a blessing. It's a dream come true."

August 27, 2024

Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three families received the keys to their new homes on Tuesday, becoming first-time homeowners as Macon Area Habitat for Humanity held a Home Dedication Ceremony for all three families at one of the new homes on Duncan Avenue. Multiple prayers and various gifts from the community were given to the Cooper, McCoy and…

Atrium Health Navicent urging community to catch up on vaccinations

Dr. Lise Forestal says to expect an uptick in RSV, COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases as Fall approaches.

August 27, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent physicians are urging the community to catch up on recommended vaccinations during National Immunization Awareness Month. Dr. Lise Forestal says to expect an uptick in RSV, COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases as Fall approaches. Dr. Forestal says to use this time as a reminder each year to schedule an annual wellness exam and…

Houston County Public Library to host prince, princess themed story time

The event will be September 5 at 10:15 a.m. at the Perry Branch.

August 27, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County Public Library System is hosting ‘Prince and Princess Story Time’ and inviting the community to participate. The event will be September 5 at 10:15 a.m. at the Perry Branch. Youth Specialist, Yolanda Young, says royal attire and costumes are encouraged. Young says September is library card sign-up month and the Houston County Public…

New partnership gives discounts to tutors wanting to become teachers

AMPACT is working with Mercer University to help tutors continue their field of work in education.

August 27, 2024

Tanya Modersitzki,

MGNMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Georgia tutoring organization is looking to help address the teacher shortage the state faces. Since COVID-19, Dr. Shawonna Coleman with AMPACT says schools across the country have seen teachers leave the classroom. AMPACT is a tutoring organization that puts tutors in schools across the state to help with reading and math. They’re looking to help…

Dodge County deputy shot in arm during officer-involved shooting, suspect killed

According to the GBI, police received a 911 call regarding livestock/animals in the roadway at Dodge Ave. and Mt. Moriah St. on Tuesday at about 9:40 a.m.

August 27, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

DODGE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A deputy was shot and a suspect is dead in Dodge County, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). According to the GBI, police received a 911 call regarding livestock/animals in the roadway at Dodge Ave. and Mt. Moriah St. on Tuesday at about 9:40 a.m. A deputy was attempting to contact residents who…

East Macon’s Center Street illegal ‘dump site’ cleanup underway

"People have to come through here, kids have to walk through here, older people walk through here, going to the store," Macon-Bibb County's District 3 Commissioner-Elect, Stanley Stewart, said.

August 27, 2024

Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cleanup is underway on Center Street in East Macon. As 41NBC’s Fiona King reported on Monday, residents were raising concerns about illegal dumping in the area. Macon-Bibb’s Solid Waste Department started the cleanup Tuesday at the top of the street near Williams Street East and plans to clean up the section between there…

Man arrested for burglary at mattress store, tampering with AC units

The suspect is 39-year-old Tye Alan Tyson of Macon.

August 27, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man in connection with a burglary at Great Furniture & Mattress on Monday. Deputies responded to a call at 10:15 a.m. at Great Furniture & Mattress which is located at 3423 Pio Nono Avenue. Witnesses reported an unknown man on top of the business. Deputies discovered a ladder at the…

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Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores (August 19–23, 2024)

This week's Restaurant Report Card provides the latest food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, August 19 and Friday, August 23, 2024.

August 27, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — This week’s Restaurant Report Card provides the latest food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, August 19 and Friday, August 23, 2024. Understanding the scores Scores 69 and below (unsatisfactory): Highlighted in red. Scores 70-99 (satisfactory): Displayed in black. Scores…

Mercer Football prepares for Presbyterian

The Mercer University Football team spoke to media Monday on how they have prepared for their season opener against Presbyterian

August 27, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mercer Bears football team held their weekly press conference Monday at Homer and Ruth Drake Field House ahead of their season opener on Thursday night at Five Star Stadium. Head Coach Mike Jacobs, alongside fifth year Center Riley Adcock and sixth year Linebacker Ken Standley, spoke to media about how the team is preparing…

Warner Robins Prepares For Rival Northside

Warner Robins hope to dominate rival Northside in 67th all-time meeting

The Warner Robins Demons have won the last seven games against rival Northside as they prepare to face off for the 67th time.

August 27, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Demons are hitting the practice field to prepare to face their rivals, the Northside Eagles, on Friday. These two have faced off 66 times, with the Demons leading the all time series 41-25. Warner Robins has also won the last seven games against the school two miles up the road, including…

UPDATE: Arrest made in fatal crash on Rivoli Drive

According to deputies, the driver of a Honda Civic left the roadway and collided with multiple trees and a fence.

August 26, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

Angel Rodriguez (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (8/26 – 6:12 p.m.) – Bibb County deputies say a person is now in custody in connection with a fatal crash on Rivoli Drive Friday night. According to a sheriff’s office news release, 44-year-old Angel Hector Rodriguez of Macon was taken into custody just before 5 p.m. Monday after being released from a…

Temperatures climb into the final week of August

August 26, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures are back into the 90s following a few days of fall-like conditions. This Evening Scattered clouds from the afternoon will largely clear rolling through the evening. Overhead skies tonight should be clear, however some fog will be possible after 3 am. Expect lows in the upper 60s and lower 70s with similar dew points. Wind…

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office looking for person connected to theft

Anyone with information can contact the Monroe County Sheriff's Office at 478-994-7010 or Investigator Marc Mansfield at 478-994-7043, ext. 209.

August 26, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MONROE COUNTY , Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is looking for an individual connected to a theft that occurred at the Dollar Tree/Family Dollar on High Falls Road on Friday at approximately 1:05 p.m. The wanted individual was driving a gray Nissan Rogue with a Michigan tag -11575RF (rental vehicle). Anyone with information can contact the Monroe…

Man arrested for aggravated assault on law enforcement in Macon, deputy injured

Harper faces charges of felony fleeing and eluding law enforcement officers, felony aggravated assault on a peace officer, no valid insurance, and multiple other traffic and equipment violations.

August 26, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man in connection with aggravated assault on law enforcement, according to a media release. The incident occurred on August 24 after they attempted to perform a traffic stop on Broadway on at 9 p.m. Deputies saw a Ford Expedition traveling south on Broadway where the driver failed to dim…

Newly renovated and restored facility on Old Capitol Square named after GMC President Emeritus Maj. Gen. William P. Acker

"Oh my gosh, huge jubilation, it's actually very exciting," said Lieutenant General (Ret.) William B. Caldwell, IV.

August 26, 2024

Denise Turner,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The President of Georgia Military College (GMC), Lieutenant General William B. Caldwell (Ret.) the IV spoke about the completion of the newly renovated and restored Acker Hall at the Old Capital Square in Milledgeville. “Oh my gosh, huge jubilation, it’s actually very exciting,” he said. Caldwell says GMC started renovations to every building on the square…

Lineman of the Week: Johnson County High School

August 23, 2024

David Tufts,

Tonight, we lift up and celebrate Flint Energies Power Lineman of the Week, Lyman Prickett, and high school football lineman, Twix Sharber of Johnson 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

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Bleckley County hosts Dodge County in our Game of the Week

The Indians lost to Bleckley County 10-7 last season. Bleckley County had beaten Dodge County the last five years.

August 23, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Dodge County Indians traveled to Bleckley County Friday to take on the Royals in our Game of the Week on The End Zone. This was the season opener for Dodge County. The Indians lost to Bleckley County 10-7 last season. The Royals were coming off a 31-0 win in week one against the Rutland Hurricanes….

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Southwest battles Northeast

The Southwest Patriots lost 26-19 to Macon County last week in the inaugural "Gridiron Classic" at Fort Valley State University. The Patriots had lost six straight to the Raiders.

August 23, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Southwest Patriots and the Northeast Raiders battled at Thompson Stadium on Friday night. The Southwest Patriots lost 26-19 to Macon County last week in the inaugural “Gridiron Classic” at Fort Valley State University. The Patriots had lost six straight to the Raiders. The Raiders also lost their week one game, falling 40-21 to the Peach…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Peach County visits Perry

The Trojans got off to a hot start, beating the Northeast Raiders 40-21 in the inaugural "Gridiron Classic" at Fort Valley State. The Panthers beat Baldwin 37-6 in the Gridiron Classic and had won two in a row against Peach County.

August 23, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Perry Panthers welcomed the Peach County Trojans in week two of The End Zone. The Trojans got off to a hot start, beating the Northeast Raiders 40-21 in the inaugural “Gridiron Classic” at Fort Valley State. The Panthers beat Baldwin 37-6 in the Gridiron Classic and had won two in a row against Peach County….

Stephen Fossett died in May after a mental health episode while in custody

Frank Byron was charged with aggravated assault. His bond was denied.

The Macon Mayhem are re-signing two players back to the squad for the 2024-2025 season

The Northside Eagles (2-0) prepare to face the Warner Robins Demons (1-1) in the 67th all-time meeting between the two teams

MTA requests community support after downtown Macon’s "Diversity in Motion" art installation suffers heavy damage

"This is a blessing, and everybody came together to bless more than just my family," Jamilla Cooper said. "It's a blessing. It's a dream come true."

Dr. Lise Forestal says to expect an uptick in RSV, COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases as Fall approaches.

The event will be September 5 at 10:15 a.m. at the Perry Branch.

AMPACT is working with Mercer University to help tutors continue their field of work in education.

According to the GBI, police received a 911 call regarding livestock/animals in the roadway at Dodge Ave. and Mt. Moriah St. on Tuesday at about 9:40 a.m.

"People have to come through here, kids have to walk through here, older people walk through here, going to the store," Macon-Bibb County's District 3 Commissioner-Elect, Stanley Stewart, said.

The suspect is 39-year-old Tye Alan Tyson of Macon.

This week's Restaurant Report Card provides the latest food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, August 19 and Friday, August 23, 2024.

The Mercer University Football team spoke to media Monday on how they have prepared for their season opener against Presbyterian

The Warner Robins Demons have won the last seven games against rival Northside as they prepare to face off for the 67th time.

According to deputies, the driver of a Honda Civic left the roadway and collided with multiple trees and a fence.

Anyone with information can contact the Monroe County Sheriff's Office at 478-994-7010 or Investigator Marc Mansfield at 478-994-7043, ext. 209.

Harper faces charges of felony fleeing and eluding law enforcement officers, felony aggravated assault on a peace officer, no valid insurance, and multiple other traffic and equipment violations.

"Oh my gosh, huge jubilation, it's actually very exciting," said Lieutenant General (Ret.) William B. Caldwell, IV.

The Indians lost to Bleckley County 10-7 last season. Bleckley County had beaten Dodge County the last five years.

The Southwest Patriots lost 26-19 to Macon County last week in the inaugural "Gridiron Classic" at Fort Valley State University. The Patriots had lost six straight to the Raiders.

The Trojans got off to a hot start, beating the Northeast Raiders 40-21 in the inaugural "Gridiron Classic" at Fort Valley State. The Panthers beat Baldwin 37-6 in the Gridiron Classic and had won two in a row against Peach County.

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