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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

New library annex opens inside Macon Mall

Middle Georgia Regional Library leaders say they are placing a focus on improving library access to residents in West Macon, which has been limited due to the closing of the Thomaston Road location in 2018.
Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Middle Georgia Regional Library has opened its newest branch: an annex inside the Macon Mall. The mall, located on Eisenhower Parkway, has become a one-stop shop for several Macon-Bibb County services and government offices. Middle Georgia Regional Library leaders say they are placing a focus on improving library access to residents in…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Storm odds stay high as temperatures start to cool

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An incoming cold front will bring added cloud cover and rain chances, especially once it stalls out. This Evening Storms are again ongoing around Middle Georgia through the late afternoon and into the evening. Thunderstorm activity will likely remain possible past midnight, however the amount of storms should dwindle after sunset. Low temperatures will be in…

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Macon-Bibb Commissioners look at plans to potentially revamp Lake Tobesokfee

Plans would include the company taking over lake operations and bringing a unique camping experience.
Tanya Modersitzki,

Credit: Lovejoy CapitalMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Plans to revamp Lake Tobesofkee may make the area a destination for more tourists. Macon-Bibb County Commissioners want to attract even more visitors. “It’s good for property values. It’s good for our community. It’s good for lowering taxes,” Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller said. “These projects help fund public safety because it’s additional monies that…

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Mayor Lester Miller exploring idea of running for governor

His says his main focus is finishing the job in Macon.
Tanya Modersitzki,

Mayor Lester Miller addressing the Pedestrian Safety Review Board at City HallMACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) – Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller is considering a run for governor in 2026. He floated the idea around on Facebook earlier this month by asking people what they think. We spoke with the mayor on Wednesday about his potential run. He told 41NBC he’s considering…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Man arrested after customer dispute at Warner Robins Walmart

28-year-old Quintorrius Hightower was taken into custody on Wednesday after a customer dispute at the Walmart located at 502 Booth Road in Warner Robins.
Tucker Sargent,

Quintorrius Hightower (Photo: Warner Robins Police Department)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — 28-year-old Quintorrius Hightower was taken into custody on Wednesday after a customer dispute at the Walmart located at 502 Booth Road in Warner Robins. According to a Warner Robins Police Department news release, Hightower was involved in a dispute with store employees when he retrieved a firearm from his…

Byron Shooting Arrest
Featured, Local News, Peach County

Police: Man turns himself in after ‘domestic violence incident’ leads to shooting in Byron

A man turned himself in after the Byron Police Department (BPD) says a domestic dispute on Monday resulted in a shooting.
Tucker Sargent,

Tellis Fudge Jr. (Photo: Byron Police Department)BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  A man turned himself in after the Byron Police Department (BPD) says a domestic dispute on Monday resulted in a shooting. According to BPD, officers responded to MLK Court on Monday after a report of a person being shot. Upon arrival, officers found a female victim who had been shot…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Former Macon-Bibb mayoral candidate Shekita Maxwell arrested after ‘domestic disturbance’ involving daughter

Shekita Maxwell, a recent Macon-Bibb mayoral candidate, was arrested on Tuesday following a "domestic disturbance" involving her daughter last month.
Tucker Sargent,

Shekita Maxwell (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Shekita Maxwell, a recent Macon-Bibb mayoral candidate, was arrested Tuesday night following a “domestic disturbance” involving her daughter last month. According to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office incident report, on June 24 at about 10 p.m., deputies responded to a home on Atwood Drive after a report of a domestic…
Featured, Local News, Peach County

Coroner: Man dies in Byron house fire

The Peach County Coroner says a house fire claimed the life of 53-year-old Matthew David Austin on Monday morning.
Tucker Sargent,

BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A house fire claimed the life of 53-year-old Matthew David Austin on Monday morning. According to Peach County Coroner Kerry Rooks, the fire started just after 4 a.m. at a home located at 340 Giles Road in Byron. Austin was pronounced dead at the scene due to smoke inhalation. A second occupant, identified as Austin’s girlfriend…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Oregon fugitive who escaped from work detail in 1994 arrested in Macon

Steven Craig Johnson, also known as "William Cox," was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals around 2 p.m. at an apartment complex located at 2087 Vineville Avenue. Online records show that's the location of Clisby Towers.
Tucker Sargent,

Steven Craig Johnson seen in the 1990s (Photo: Oregon Department of Corrections) and in July 2024 (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An Oregon fugitive who escaped a work detail nearly 30 years ago was captured in Macon on Tuesday, where he had been living since 2011. That’s according to a news release from the U.S. Marshals Service…

Georgia Players Selected In 2024 Mlb Draft: Day Two
Local Sports, Sports

Local players drafted into MLB

Two local baseball players are now professional baseball players after being selected in the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Two local baseball players are going pro after being selected on day two of the 2024 Major League Baseball draft. Mercer University’s Left Handed Pitcher Bryant Olson was taken in the 13th round by the Washington Nationals with the 380th pick. Olson led the Southern Conference with eight saves and had 39 strikeouts in just…

Highlights: Bacon Lose Their Third Straight Game
Local Sports, Sports

HIGHLIGHTS: Bacon lose their third straight game

The Macon Bacon (14-24) lost their third straight game after the Asheboro Zoo Keepers (20-19) calimed victory 12-1
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Bacon fell to 14-24 on the season after a 12-1 loss in seven innings at home Tuesday night to the Asheboro Zoo Keepers. This loss marks the third straight loss for the Bacon.  Last time the Bacon were at home last Friday night, Macon beat the Flamingos 12-1. Bacon on the road Thursday…

Wrall 11u Softball Prepares For Tournament Of State Champions With Local Scrimmage
Local Sports, Sports

WRALL 11U Softball Holding Scrimmage before Tournament

The Warner Robins American Little League 11U Softball team is holding scrimmage before heading to the Tournament of Champions in Tennessee
Justin Dierkes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The 11 and under State Champion Warner Robins American Little League Softball team will be holding a scrimmage before heading to Tennessee for the Tournament of State Champions. The scrimmage will be taking place Tuesday, July 23rd from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 310 Snellgrove Drive, Warner Robins, GA, 31088.  There will be…
Bibb County, Featured, Technology

Changes to popular kids attraction coming to Museum of Arts and Sciences

MAS and designers from Haizlip Studio are in the early stages of the planning phase of a major renovation project.
Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Museum of Arts and Sciences is working on a major renovation to its popular kids attraction, the Discovery House and Mini Zoo. “The Discovery House is just a favorite place for families because its designed specifically for kids and includes lots of hands on displays and exhibits and of course this is an area that…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

More storms possible Wednesday

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Pop up afternoon storms will come again Wednesday afternoon. This Evening While a small line of storms is ongoing in the northeastern counties of Middle Georgia this afternoon, no new activity has been observed behind it. Expect partly cloudy skies through this evening with a slim chance for a shower lingering into tonight. Overnight lows will…

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Featured, Local News, Washington County

UPDATE: Escaped Washington County inmate in custody

George Vincent is now in custody.
Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Washington County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE (4:46 P.M.):  George Vincent is now in custody. “We want to thank all the agencies that quickly assisted in this matter,” Sheriff Joel Cochran wrote in a Facebook post. ORIGINAL POST (3:41 P.M.): SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Law enforcement officials are searching for an inmate who escaped from Washington County Hospital while receiving treatment on…

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Great Macon Baking Week sparks friendly competition among local pastry chefs

Macon Bakers Amber Palfy and Caroline Stubbs compete in the Great Macon Baking Week, showcasing their best desserts
Tanya Modersitzki,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Great Macon Baking Week begins on Sunday, and while the event is aimed to bring fellow sweet lovers together, two pastry friends are making this into a friendly competition. Macon bakers are gathering their mixing bowls as they prepare to make the best dessert. “We get an opportunity to showcase what we do at the…

New Preschool And Hybrid Elementary Program To Open In Macon
41 Today, Bibb County, Discover Middle Georgia, Education, Featured, Georgia News, Local News, WMGT

New preschool and hybrid elementary program to open in Macon

The new programs begin in August and enrollment is currently open.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Stone Edge Prep is rolling out a newK-3 and K-4 Preschool program, in addition to a new Hybrid Elementary program. Carla Ellis, Executive Director at Stone Edge Prep, says they will be using the Abeka curriculum, which is widely known among homeschool and private schools. Students will receive instruction and hands-on learning in Bible, phonics, math,…
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Army Reservist Billy Sparks chosen for Houston County Habitat’s 2024 Veterans Build

Warner Robins native and Army Reservist Billy Sparks to receive new home from Houston County Habitat for Humanity
Denise Turner,

HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Billy Sparks was recently chosen by Houston County Habitat for Humanity as the organization’s 2024 Veterans Build candidate. Sparks is an Army Reservist Officer and Warner Robins native. “I didn’t really believe it at first, and they were like, ‘Yeah, you’re really getting one, and I was telling the kids and they were like, ‘For…
Featured, Johnson County, Local News

Johnson County inmate Zachary Olivar, convicted in 2022 Jones County deputy shooting, dies

A Johnson County inmate died in the early hours of Tuesday, and an investigation is underway.
Tucker Sargent,

WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Johnson County inmate died in the early hours of Tuesday, and an investigation is underway. Joan Heath, the Director of Communications for the Georgia Department of Corrections, confirmed the death on Tuesday afternoon, identifying the inmate as Zachary Olivar. Heath says Oliver’s cause of death is undetermined at this time, but there are no reports…

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Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores July 8-12

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 8 and Friday, July 12, 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 8 and Friday, July 12, 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…

Bloomfield 14u Little League Baseball Wins Usssa Title
Local Sports, Sports

Bloomfield 14U Little League Baseball Wins USSSA Title

The 14U Bloomfield Little League Baseball Team has won the United States Specialty Sports Association Title
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The 14 and under Bloomfield Little League Baseball Team has won the United States Specialty Sports Association Title. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bloomfield, Bloomfield 14u, Bloomfield 14u baseball, Bloomfield 14u Little League, Bloomfield Little League Baseball, Little League Baseball, USSSA

Coach's Corner: Northeast Raiders
Coach's Corner

Coach’s Corner: Northeast Raiders

41NBC's Bill Shanks sat down with Northeast Raiders head coach Jeremy Wiggins to discuss their upcoming season.
David Tufts,

41NBC’s Bill Shanks sat down with Northeast Raiders head coach Jeremy Wiggins to discuss their upcoming season. Categories: Coach’s Corner
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UPDATE: Venezuelan citizen pleads guilty to possessing fraudulent green card

If convicted, Ibarra faces a maximum of 10 years in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release and a $250,000 fine.
Monica Diaz-Meek, Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (7/15/24):  Diego Ibarra, a 28-year-old Venezuelan citizen, pleaded guilty to possessing a fraudulent green card in federal court on Monday. He will be sentenced in October, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia. Diego Ibarra is the brother of Jose Ibarra, also of Venezuela, who is facing state charges for…
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Mercer Tennis Classic in Macon purse upgraded to $100,000, attracts top pro players

The Mercer Tennis Classic is moving up in the pro circuit.
Tanya Modersitzki,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The tennis scene in Macon is drawing more professional players from across the country as the Mercer Tennis Classic Tournament rises in the pro circuit. The John Drew Smith Tennis Center is now one of only four locations in the U.S. hosting a top pro tennis tournament. While the tournament is not new to Macon, the…