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Houston County man sentenced to 25 years in prison for aggravated sexual battery

Austin Barber sentenced to 25 years without parole, followed by life probation for sexually abusing a child

October 10, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Austin Barber (Photo: Houston County Sheriff’s Office)PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Houston County man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison without parole for aggravated sexual battery against a child, followed by life on probation, according to the Houston County District Attorney’s Office. 39-year-old Austin M. Barber pleaded guilty on Monday, October 7, to one count of aggravated sexual…

Downtown Dublin To Host Chili Cook Off & Fall Festival, Uniting Community After Hurricane Helene

Downtown Dublin to host Chili Cook-Off and Fall Festival, uniting community after Hurricane Helene

There will be 18 teams participating in the Chili Cook-Off and 35 vendors participating in the Fall Festival.

October 10, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Downtown Dublin is set to host the 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off and Fall Festival. The event will be October 19 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m . at the Market on Madison. There will be 18 teams participating in the Chili Cook-Off and 35 vendors participating in the Fall Festival. Lucas Cowart with Morris Bank says…

Food Truck Festival to showcase local cuisine

The event will be on October 12 at Carolyn Crayton Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

October 10, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Recreation Department is hosting a Food Truck Festival. The event will be on October 12 at Carolyn Crayton Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Senior Administrative Assistant for the Macon-Bibb County Recreation Department, Kalyn Collins, says there will be food, music, family fun and a kids zone. Attendees are encouraged to bring…

BCSO opens Emergency Animal Shelter for pets who can’t stay with evacuated owners

BCSO said, they'll keep the pets until Floridians have been given the green light to return home.

October 10, 2024

Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – While Hurricane Milton evacuees are in Georgia, Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Animal Services is taking care of pets in need. Right now, the county is caring for at least three cats and two dogs at an emergency shelter. Shelter Manager Tracey Weathers tells 41NBC some evacuees weren’t able to find a pet friendly hotel and needed…

Central Georgia Technical College Men’s and Women’s Basketball Media Day

The CGTC Titans Men's and Women's basketball teams were in attendance at the Titans Gymnasium for CGTC media day

October 10, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Central Georgia Technical College held its annual media day for the Titans Men’s and Women’s basketball teams ahead of their 2024-25 season. Coming into the third year for Titans Men’s Head basketball Coach, Gerald Fitch, the former Westside Seminoles player is leading his Titans squad into battle after coming off a 16-15 season where…

Alternative Baseball Is Heading Back To Macon To Spread More Awareness Through America's Pastime

Alternative Baseball Returns to Macon a Year Later for the Second ABO Baseball Game in Middle Georgia

The Alternative Baseball Organization and founder Taylor Clark Duncan will be making a stop in Macon during their country-wide tour to spread awareness about autism and people with special needs, for their second baseball game at Historic Luther Williams Field

October 10, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Alternative Baseball, led by Taylor Clark Duncan, is a traditional baseball program for those dealing with autism and other special needs. Duncan is part of that disability group, and back in 2016, he decided to take action. Duncan started Alternative Baseball to spread awareness to communities around the country about being inclusive and helping create…

Face painting tips for Halloween

Owner of Facial Expressions, Kristyn Moore, says you always want to begin with a clean face. Moore says to use warm water and a soft sponge when face painting.

October 9, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Halloween is approaching and there are many fall events happening throughout the month of October. With a full calendar of festive events and a month of costume wearing, one Middle Georgia face painter is offering tips to help parents. Owner of Facial Expressions, Kristyn Moore, says you always want to begin with a clean face. Moore says…

Sunny and windy Thursday

October 9, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sunny skies and blustery winds will take over Middle Georgia as Milton heads back out to sea Thursday. This Evening High cirrus clouds have taken over Middle Georgia as Hurricane Milton prepares to make landfall in Florida near the Tampa Bay area. These will remain through the evening and into tonight, likely clearing out ahead of…

Sister Deborah shares vision for Daybreak, serving homeless community in Middle Georgia

Sr. Deborah is originally from Maryland and served in South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida, and Kenya.

October 9, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The new Director at Depaul USA Daybreak/Sheridan Health Center, Sister Deborah Mallott, has served with the Sisters of Charity for decades and is now making Macon her home. Sr. Deborah officially began her new position on October 1, but has been shadowing Sr. Theresa since September. Sr. Theresa will remain in Macon until mid-October to continue…

Gov. Brian Kemp campaigns alongside State House candidate Noah Harbuck in Macon

Harbuck says Gov. Kemp’s support has helped him gain name recognition as his job has limited his opportunities to campaign.

October 9, 2024

Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia Governor Brian Kemp spoke at a “Get Out the Vote Lunch” at Fincher’s Barbecue in Macon on Wednesday, offering support for Georgia State House District 145 candidate Noah Harbuck. Kemp offered reassurance about election security in Georgia and encouraged voters to elect down ballot republicans like Harbuck. “Look, we’ve got secure, accessible,…

Mercer offers free football tickets to Hurricane Milton evacuees for Saturday’s game against Princeton

Mercer University offers free tickets to individuals displaced by Hurricane Milton for Saturday's football game and gameday festivities.

October 9, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer University’s Athletics Department announced on Wednesday that complimentary tickets will be offered to those displaced by Hurricane Milton for Saturday’s football game between the 7th-ranked, undefeated Bears and Princeton. The game will be held at Five Star Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 3:30 p.m. “We want to welcome our friends from Florida and all areas…

USDA approves temporary waiver for SNAP benefits on hot foods in 84 Georgia counties

SNAP recipients can purchase hot foods in Georgia counties from October 8 through November 7 under USDA's temporary waiver.

October 9, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

MGNMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved a temporary waiver allowing SNAP recipients in 84 Georgia counties to use their benefits to purchase hot foods and meals consumed on retailer premises following the impact of Hurricane Helene. This change, in effect from October 8 through November 7, applies to authorized SNAP retailers. According to a USDA…

Coroner: Person dead after shooting at gas station in Centerville

The shooting happened around 7 a.m. Wednesday in the Marathon Gas Station parking lot, which is located at 500 Wilson Drive in Centerville.

October 9, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A person is dead after being shot at a gas station in Centerville on Wednesday, according to Houston County Coroner James Williams. The shooting happened around 7 a.m. in the Marathon Gas Station parking lot, which is located at 500 Wilson Drive in Centerville. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the…

As Hurricane Milton approaches, Florida residents flee to Georgia

As Hurricane Milton barrels towards the Gulf Coast, Florida residents are evacuating to safety, with many heading to the Peach State.

October 9, 2024

Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As Hurricane Milton barrels towards the Gulf Coast, Florida residents are evacuating to safety, with many heading to the Peach State. Middle Georgia gas stations were full Wednesday morning as people fueled up to continue their journey from Florida. Evacuees from the Tampa and Lakeland area are making their way to Macon, Atlanta and Warner Robins….

Peach County Lady Trojans Softball Team Wins 3aaa Region One Championship

Peach County softball wins first region championship

The Peach County Lady Trojans (22-6) defeated the Bainbridge Lady Bearcats (8-11) 12-4 in five innings to win the GHSA 3A Region 1 championship—the first in program history.

October 9, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Peach County Lady Trojans softball team won the GHSA 3A Region 1 Championship with a 12-4 victory over Bainbridge on Tuesday. With the win, Peach County secured its first region title in program history. After only winning 24 total games the last three seasons, the Lady Trojans have turned things around under first-year…

Evacuation centers in Middle Georgia now open to those fleeing Hurricane Milton

Several centers are open across Middle Georgia, including in Bibb, Houston and Monroe counties.

October 8, 2024

Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Pauline Rasmussen says she and her husband Ned have experienced several hurricanes together, but she had to convince him Milton would be different and that there was a need to evacuate. “I don’t want to have to stand there and watch everything get demolished, or anybody have to come rescue me,” Rasmussen said….

Roberta Police: 8-year-old boy released from hospital after shooting, 2 adults charged

Police say the boy accidentally shot himself on Sunday while inside an unattended vehicle parked in a driveway.

October 8, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An 8-year-old boy is now out of the hospital after police say he accidentally shot himself in the leg with a handgun on Sunday while inside an unattended vehicle parked in a driveway. According to Roberta Police, officers responded to 541 Leamon Gibson Road just before 5:30 p.m. and found the boy shot in the lower…

Piedmont Macon offers early detection services for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Piedmont Macon Medical Center and Piedmont Macon North Hospital are offering Saturday mammograms from now through the end of the year

October 8, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Piedmont Macon is raising awareness about breast cancer by encouraging screening for early detection and treatment during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Resident Physician at Piedmont Macon Medical Center, Dr. Darshit Patel, says the American Cancer Society estimates that more than 310,000 cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in the United States, and 42,780 will die…

Below average highs expected starting tomorrow

October 8, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Afternoon temperatures will largely be in the upper 70s Wednesday. This Evening A partly cloudy afternoon will see clouds clear out through the evening and into tonight. It will be a pleasant night as lows fall into the upper 50s and lower 60s, or around the average for this time of year. Winds will blow from…

Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia raises awareness for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

VP of Operations at Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia, Dawn Burns, says that Domestic Violence Awareness Month is a time to advocate for survivors.

October 8, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia is advocating for survivors during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. VP of Operations at Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia, Dawn Burns, says that Domestic Violence Awareness Month is a time to advocate for survivors. Burns says this month is also a time to spread awareness about domestic violence for the purpose…

Larry Akins Monroe County Sheriffs Office Arrest Gfx

Deputies: Monroe County man arrested after search reveals 50 pounds of marijuana

A Monroe County man was taken into custody on Monday after deputies say they conducted a search warrant and found drugs and multiple firearms.

October 8, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Larry Akins (Photos: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office)MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Monroe County man was taken into custody on Monday after deputies say they conducted a search warrant and found drugs and multiple firearms. According to a Monroe County Sheriff’s Office news release, deputies executed the search warrant at a home on Old Dames Ferry Road and found 50…

Sister Theresa shares final thoughts, prepares to leave Daybreak Macon

Sister Theresa is preparing for her next mission with the Sisters of Charity in Detroit.

October 8, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Director at Depaul USA Daybreak/Sheridan Health Center, Sister Theresa Sullivan, has served Middle Georgia for nearly eight years and now her time is coming to a close. “You know, I have mixed emotions. Huge gratitude,” says Sister Theresa when asked about her time in Macon. “When I came to Macon, Sister Katie said, you are going…

GBI rules Bibb inmate death a homicide

Agents will conduct a review of the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, according to GBI Public Affairs Specialist Lydia Bullard.

October 8, 2024

Finn Balfour,

AugustMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) Medical Examiner has ruled the death of a Bibb County inmate a homicide, according to GBI Public Affairs Specialist Lydia Bullard. The Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney and Bibb County Sheriff’s Office asked the GBI to investigate 42-year-old Stephen Fossett’s death on October 2. Bullard adds that GBI agents will…

UPDATE: Man identified in deadly shooting in south Macon

Deputies responded to the 3700 block of Spencer Circle just after 3:30 p.m. in reference to a person shot.

October 8, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

UPDATE: (10/8) – According to the Macon-Bibb County Coroners Office, the man has been identified as 44-year-old Jason Elliott Mitchum, and the next of kin has been notfied. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death that happened Monday afternoon in south Macon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the…

Austin Barber sentenced to 25 years without parole, followed by life probation for sexually abusing a child

There will be 18 teams participating in the Chili Cook-Off and 35 vendors participating in the Fall Festival.

The event will be on October 12 at Carolyn Crayton Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

BCSO said, they'll keep the pets until Floridians have been given the green light to return home.

The CGTC Titans Men's and Women's basketball teams were in attendance at the Titans Gymnasium for CGTC media day

The Alternative Baseball Organization and founder Taylor Clark Duncan will be making a stop in Macon during their country-wide tour to spread awareness about autism and people with special needs, for their second baseball game at Historic Luther Williams Field

Owner of Facial Expressions, Kristyn Moore, says you always want to begin with a clean face. Moore says to use warm water and a soft sponge when face painting.

Sr. Deborah is originally from Maryland and served in South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida, and Kenya.

Harbuck says Gov. Kemp’s support has helped him gain name recognition as his job has limited his opportunities to campaign.

Mercer University offers free tickets to individuals displaced by Hurricane Milton for Saturday's football game and gameday festivities.

SNAP recipients can purchase hot foods in Georgia counties from October 8 through November 7 under USDA's temporary waiver.

The shooting happened around 7 a.m. Wednesday in the Marathon Gas Station parking lot, which is located at 500 Wilson Drive in Centerville.

As Hurricane Milton barrels towards the Gulf Coast, Florida residents are evacuating to safety, with many heading to the Peach State.

The Peach County Lady Trojans (22-6) defeated the Bainbridge Lady Bearcats (8-11) 12-4 in five innings to win the GHSA 3A Region 1 championship—the first in program history.

Several centers are open across Middle Georgia, including in Bibb, Houston and Monroe counties.

Police say the boy accidentally shot himself on Sunday while inside an unattended vehicle parked in a driveway.

Piedmont Macon Medical Center and Piedmont Macon North Hospital are offering Saturday mammograms from now through the end of the year

VP of Operations at Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia, Dawn Burns, says that Domestic Violence Awareness Month is a time to advocate for survivors.

A Monroe County man was taken into custody on Monday after deputies say they conducted a search warrant and found drugs and multiple firearms.

Sister Theresa is preparing for her next mission with the Sisters of Charity in Detroit.

Agents will conduct a review of the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, according to GBI Public Affairs Specialist Lydia Bullard.

Deputies responded to the 3700 block of Spencer Circle just after 3:30 p.m. in reference to a person shot.

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