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Addy’s Law enforces stricter penalties for illegally passing Georgia school buses

New law named after Adalynn Pierce aims to curb illegal school bus passing and improve student safety across Georgia

August 1, 2024

Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Addy’s Law is now in effect across the state of Georgia, making the consequences for illegally passing school buses more severe. According to the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, school buses are illegally passed 9,000 times a day across the state. The law, named after 8-year-old Adalynn Pierce who was hit and…

Macon Mayhem introduces new head coach Dave Pszenyczny and reimagined team look

Macon Mayhem introduce new leadership and team branding with a "fresh" and "intimidating" look ahead of the upcoming season.

August 1, 2024

Godfrey Hall, Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Mayhem officially introduced their new head coach, Dave Pszenyczny, at the Macon Centreplex Thursday night and also unveiled a fresh look for the team. The updated branding features a reimagined Viking logo, now sporting a sleek black design that replaces the old navy blue. The color palette now includes ice blue, black, red and…

More heat for Middle Georgia tomorrow

August 1, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rain chances will remain a bit lower Friday, allowing temperatures to soar in the afternoon. This Evening Its mostly sunny around Middle Georgia ahead of the sunset. Rain chances will stay low through the evening and into tonight, however a stray shower cannot 100% be ruled out. It will still be muggy as temperatures bottom out…

UPDATE: 17-year-old dead after shooting at block party in Hawkinsville

The shooting happened on MLK Jr. Blvd at 1:15 a.m. on July 29.

August 1, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

(UPDATE 8/1) 17-year-old Levarius Ke’Shay Madrad Ates of Eastman died after a shooting at a block party in July, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. According to a news release, no arrests have been made. The investigation is active and ongoing. (ORIGINAL 7/29) HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating a shooting in Hawkinsville that…

Student-run restaurant opens to community

The restaurant is run by faculty and students at Helms College in Macon.

August 1, 2024

Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Edgar’s Bistro, a student-run restaurant, opened in Macon on Thursday. The restaurant is run by faculty and students at Helms College in Macon. The bistro offers students a chance to help run the restaurant as part of their academic experience. Edgar’s Bistro is open Wednesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Categories: Bibb County,…

Vine Ingle Little League’s World Series journey ends with 5-4 loss to California

The team competed in Livermore, California, where the Intermediate (50/70) Baseball Division, introduced by Little League in 2013, features players aged 11-13.

July 31, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Facebook: Vine Ingle Little LeagueLIVERMORE, California (41NBC/WMGT) — Vine Ingle Little League’s impressive run in the Little League Intermediate 50/70 Baseball World Series came to a close on Wednesday with a 5-4 loss to California. The boys from Macon, representing Georgia as the “Southeast” team, opened play with a 6-4 win over Delaware, the “East” region representative, on Sunday, before…

Back to School Bash set for Saturday in Hawkinsville

A Back to School Bash, hosted by VFW Post 6077, is happening in Hawkinsville Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

July 31, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Back to School Bash, hosted by VFW Post 6077, is happening in Hawkinsville Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event, happening 255 Lower River Road, will feature about 60 vendors and food trucks, according to organizers. The bash will include a free kids zone with a water slide, bounce house, dunk tank, train…

Storms to taper off this evening

July 31, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Storms have been active through the afternoon, however they will dwindle through the evening. This Evening Scattered storms from the afternoon will taper off as the sun sets. While a couple of storms or showers may linger into tonight, they shouldn’t be very strong. Overnight will be partly cloudy with low temperatures in the low to…

Wrecker service driver arrested after dog dies in towed vehicle in Twiggs County

The Twiggs County Sheriff's Office says a wrecker driver is charged with aggravated cruelty to animals after a dog was left inside a towed vehicle.

July 31, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Edwin Brown (Photo: Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office)TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A wrecker service driver has been arrested in connection with the death of a dog left in a towed vehicle following a traffic stop on I-16, according to the Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office. Edwin Thomas Brown, an employee of Brown’s Wrecker Service, was taken into custody around 12:45 Wednesday…

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office searching for man who assaulted peace officer

Anyone with information can contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or the Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.

July 31, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a person wanted in connection with an aggravated assault against a peace officer investigation, according to a media release. Deputies say the incident occured on July 12 near the intersection of Log Cabin Drive and Evers Place. Anyone with information can contact the…

UPDATE: Woman found dead inside Forsyth home identified

According to the Forsyth Police Department, officers responded to 22 East Main Street just after 5 p.m. Tuesday in reference to a possible deceased person.

July 31, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

UPDATE: (7/31) – A woman who was found dead inside a home in Forsyth on Tuesday has been identified. Monroe County Coroner Joey Proctor identified the woman as Pam Terry. He says she had been there a few days before officers discovered her body. The body has been sent to the GBI Crime Lab to determine an official cause of…

Three arrested after burglary at Gear and Axle

One suspect was found under a house

July 31, 2024

Finn Balfour,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Deputies have arrested three suspects after a burglary at local business Gear and Axle. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the burglary happened around 6 p.m. on Monday on 5156 Houston Road. A witness reported seeing three men loading items from Gear and Axle into a vehicle after closing time. Tuesday at around 4 p.m.,…

New Piney Grove Baptist Church July 31 2024

Local church hosts school supply and lunch giveaway for teachers

"This is a tough time in our world and our teachers are one of the most important commodities," said Karen Brooks the Program Coordinator at New Piney Grove.

July 31, 2024

Sevyn Talbert, Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- New Piney Grove Baptist Church located at 258 Straight Street hosted a drive-thru thank you, teachers giveaway of school supplies and lunch from Chick-fil-A to give back to local teachers. The giveaway was held Wednesday in the church’s parking lot from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The church invited educators from schools surrounding their…

UPDATE: Forsyth lifts Boil Water Advisory

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners announced county offices are open again Tuesday morning

July 31, 2024

Finn Balfour,

UPDATE (7/31/2024) – Forsyth residents are no longer under a boil water advisory Wednesday morning. In a social media post, the City of Forsyth announces the a precautionary boil has been rescinded. Officials say water samples have tested negative for bacteria. UPDATE (7/30/2024) – The Monroe County Board of Commissioners announced county offices are open again Tuesday morning. Although the…

Another ‘successful’ ‘Moment with Mayor’ event held in Warner Robins

Dozens stopped by North Houston Road Sports Complex for a one-on-one with Mayor LaRhonda Patrick.

July 31, 2024

Denise Turner,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick spoke with the community Tuesday morning during the second “Moment with Mayor” event. Dozens of people stopped by North Houston Road Sports Complex for a one-on-one with Patrick, speaking about what’s important to them. Mayor Patrick says she finds these events effective. “I’ve been able to institute some things already,…

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Middle Georgia school zone speed camera enforcement resumes as students return to class

Houston County students return to class on Wednesday.

July 30, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County will activate speed limit cameras in school zones at Vineville Academy of the Arts and Heritage Elementary School on Monday, August 5, according to a county news release. Initially, only warnings will be issued for the new zones, with full enforcement and ticketing beginning Monday, September 9. On the same day, speed limit cameras…

Family of Gabriel Stone announces independent investigation into death at Robins Air Force Base pool

14-year-old Gabriel Stone's death at Robins Air Force Base prompts independent investigation by family attorneys

July 30, 2024

Taylor Gilchrist,

Gabriel StoneWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Attorneys representing the family of Gabriel Stone, a 14-year-old boy who died when a wall at Robins Air Force Base collapsed on him on July 22, are opening an independent investigation into the teenager’s death. According to the family, the collapse happened during a 20-minute adult swim interval at Heritage Club Pool. Gabriel, his…

A few strong to severe storms possible tonight

July 30, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Severe weather is expected in parts of the Tennessee Valley this afternoon and the remnants of those storms may impact parts of Middle Georgia tonight. This Evening and Overnight It’s been a partly cloudy and hot day around Middle Georgia with most spots seeing heat indexes this afternoon over 100 degrees. A heat advisory is in…

Fort Valley Middle School welcomes students on first day back to school

Students in Peach County had an exciting start to the school year on Tuesday. The atmosphere at Fort Valley Middle School was lively, with cheers, balloons and decorations welcoming the students on their special day.

July 30, 2024

Fiona King,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Students in Peach County had an exciting start to the school year on Tuesday. The atmosphere at Fort Valley Middle School was lively, with cheers, balloons and decorations welcoming the students on their special day. Principal Kizzy Johnson says she’s committed to setting high expectations from day one while also ensuring the students feel loved…

UPDATE: Former Sandersville teacher pleads guilty to child pornography charges

Dendy was a teacher at Washington County High School from August of 2020 until his arrest in January of 2023.

July 30, 2024

Clayton Poulnott, Monica Diaz-Meek,

(UPDATE 7/30) A former Sandersville high school teach pleaded guilty to producing and distributing child sexual abuse material in federal court on Tuesday, according to the United States Attorney’s Office Middle District of Georgia. 33-year-old Michael Allen Dendy pleaded guilty to one count of production of child pornography and one count of distribution of child pornography. Dendy faces a mandatory…

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Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores July 22-26

Here's this week's Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, July 22 and Friday, July 26, 2024.

July 30, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here’s this week’s Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia’s food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, July 22 and Friday, July 26, 2024. All scores of 69 and below (considered unsatisfactory on the state’s scale) are shown in red. All scores between 70 and 99 are shown in black. All scores…

Sarah Mallett Bibb County Teacher Of The Year

Howard Middle School’s Sarah Mallett is Bibb County’s 2025 Teacher of the Year

Howard Middle School audio, video, technology and film teacher Sarah Mallett is the Bibb County School District's 2025 Teacher of the Year.

July 30, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

2025 Bibb County Teacher of the Year Sarah Mallett and Bibb County School District Superintendent Dr. Dan Sims (Photo: Bibb County School District)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Howard Middle School audio, video, technology and film teacher Sarah Mallett is the Bibb County School District’s 2025 Teacher of the Year. The district made the announcement during Tuesday’s Convocation, held inside the Macon…

UPDATE: Deputies identify Ocmulgee River drowning victim

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office identified the drowning victim as 26-year-old Daniel Romain of New Jersey.

July 29, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek, Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (7/30/24) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office identified the drowning victim as 26-year-old Daniel Romain of New Jersey. UPDATE (7/29/24) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says members of the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department Dive Team and Georgia Department of Natural Resources located the body just before 5:30. According to a news release, the man’s identity is being withheld…

The heat is returning as July comes to a close

July 29, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – More typical conditions are returning following a week with plenty of clouds and below average temperatures. This Evening A line of storms is moving through Middle Georgia this evening. It entered the region during the late afternoon and should clear out of here during the late suppertime hours. A couple of showers will be possible…

New law named after Adalynn Pierce aims to curb illegal school bus passing and improve student safety across Georgia

Macon Mayhem introduce new leadership and team branding with a "fresh" and "intimidating" look ahead of the upcoming season.

The shooting happened on MLK Jr. Blvd at 1:15 a.m. on July 29.

The restaurant is run by faculty and students at Helms College in Macon.

The team competed in Livermore, California, where the Intermediate (50/70) Baseball Division, introduced by Little League in 2013, features players aged 11-13.

A Back to School Bash, hosted by VFW Post 6077, is happening in Hawkinsville Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Twiggs County Sheriff's Office says a wrecker driver is charged with aggravated cruelty to animals after a dog was left inside a towed vehicle.

Anyone with information can contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or the Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.

According to the Forsyth Police Department, officers responded to 22 East Main Street just after 5 p.m. Tuesday in reference to a possible deceased person.

One suspect was found under a house

"This is a tough time in our world and our teachers are one of the most important commodities," said Karen Brooks the Program Coordinator at New Piney Grove.

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners announced county offices are open again Tuesday morning

Dozens stopped by North Houston Road Sports Complex for a one-on-one with Mayor LaRhonda Patrick.

Houston County students return to class on Wednesday.

14-year-old Gabriel Stone's death at Robins Air Force Base prompts independent investigation by family attorneys

Students in Peach County had an exciting start to the school year on Tuesday. The atmosphere at Fort Valley Middle School was lively, with cheers, balloons and decorations welcoming the students on their special day.

Dendy was a teacher at Washington County High School from August of 2020 until his arrest in January of 2023.

Here's this week's Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, July 22 and Friday, July 26, 2024.

Howard Middle School audio, video, technology and film teacher Sarah Mallett is the Bibb County School District's 2025 Teacher of the Year.

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office identified the drowning victim as 26-year-old Daniel Romain of New Jersey.

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