WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Police Department says a man is dead after a motorcycle crash Saturday night. According to a news release, the crash happened just before 8 o’clock on Elberta Road. Officers say they found 31-year-old Ryan Cooper in the front yard of 1018 Elberta Road with “extensive injuries” and transported him to a local…
FileMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says a second person drowned in the Ocmulgee River Friday, marking two drownings in the river in one day. Deputies responded to Frank Amerson Park just after 6 p.m. following a report of a possible drowning. Witnesses told deputies they saw their friend go under the water and tried to help…
(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County and River Edge Behavioral Health hosted an open house ceremony and tour of the Tiny Cottages of Macon on Friday. The newly-completed homes in East Macon will offer a second chance to those in the area who are homeless or suffer from mental health or substance abuse disabilities. River Edge partnered…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Thousands of families in Macon-Bibb County were able to take home fresh fruits and vegetables, thanks to a massive food distribution event organized by Atrium Health Navicent, along with their partners, on Friday. The drive-thru event, held on Eisenhower Parkway, saw a big turnout, with cars lining up for hours as families came to receive their…
FileUPDATE (9:45 p.m.) – Bibb County deputies reported a second drowning in the Ocmulgee River Friday night. UPDATE (4:15 p.m.) – Bibb County deputies identified the man who drowned on Friday as 33-year-old Billy Scott Carter. His family has been notified. ORIGINAL STORY (3:12 p.m.): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 33-year-old man drowned in the Ocmulgee River on Friday afternoon…
(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Lady Tee’s Cakes n’ More celebrated its grand opening on Friday. The new bakery, located at 132 East Church Street in Sandersville, offers a variety of sweets and more items. Owner Catina Dixon gave an emotional speech, talking about how her mother was her inspiration, how baking is her passion and how she…
(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)UPDATE (6/21/24): The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office located Garland Warren’s vehicle at Dollar General on North McDonough Rd. Deputies say he may have a small dog with him. Warren may have left the area traveling on foot with the small dog. He was last seen wearing blue jeans and a shirt with stripes. Anyone with information can…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Faith Strong is hosting the Family and Leadership Summit, which is open to everyone. Pastor Dawn Hodges says Macon Faith Strong is a non-profit that helps build community through partnerships. Their mission is to establish entities and create new opportunities so individuals can live better lives. The Family and Leadership Summit will have five areas…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Parents with children in the criminal system, this upcoming seminar could give you some tools you can use to navigate the juvenile justice system to better help your child. On Saturday, United Way of Central Georgia through its’ Community School’s United Initiative is hosting a seminar called, “Know Your Rights.” Parents will learn about topics like:…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all! An area of low pressure developing off the eastern coast of Georgia will increase rain chances to finish the week. Aside from the likelihood of storms, highs will reach the mid-90s in the afternoons, with northeast winds at 6-12 mph, gusting over 17 mph. Humidity will also rise as the low-pressure…
FLORENCE, South Carolina – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon lost their 15th game of the season tonight on the road in Florence to the Flamingos 11-1. This is back to back losses to Florence on back to back nights. The Bacon lost 6-5 on Wednesday night at Luther Williams Field. The Bacon come back home Friday night to face the Blowfish…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Board of Education approved the final adoption of the Superintendent’s FY 2025 Recommended Budget on Thursday. The budget, which supports priorities such as literacy, readiness, engagement, capacity, retention, and school improvement, aims to address key areas for the upcoming school year, according to the district’s “Board Brief.” Raises for teachers and staff “A…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The award winning stage play, Secrets, will be at the Douglass Theatre for two weekends in June. Amanda Niqole, producer, says this play is for couples or for people who are single. The play explores the dynamics of relationships and the struggles couples face. Wallace Demarria, lead in Secrets, says the play is about a couple…
(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – About 200 middle school students in Bibb County attended the Flight Summer Camp Career Fest on Thursday. Guest mentors, representing 36 different careers, spoke with students at Peter G. Appling Middle School. The students learned about how the mentors got into their fields, obstacles they faced along the way and more. Dominique Nichols,…
Courtesy: Jack in the BoxMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fast food chain restaurant Jack in the Box is set to open five restaurants in the Macon market. The move comes as part of the company’s expansion into the state of Georgia, with plans to open a total of 15 restaurants across the state. Jack in the Box, headquartered in San Diego,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Gang Unit arrested two men in connection to a burglary that occurred Thursday afternoon. Deputies passed Houston Grocery located at 4315 Houston Avenue and noticed a white passenger vehicle backed in at the side of the closed business. One of the men was removing property from inside the business, then loading…
(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – New paintings were put on display in the lobby of the Museum of Arts and Sciences. The exhibit was created in recognition of National Cancer Survivors Month and the artwork was made by survivors who took Piedmont Macon’s Creative Healing Class. According to a news release, the free class is offered every other…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The American Elegance Pageant is accepting applications for the upcoming 26th Annual National Pageant. Ashley Rodgers, Ms. Elegance International 2023-24, says this event is about inclusivity and encourages others to participate. Rodgers says that the pageant world helped her feel confident and find her voice. The American Elegance Pageant is November 7-10 at Crowne Plaza Hotel…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An area of low pressure trying to organize off the eastern coast of Florida will elevate rain chances to finish the week. This Evening Scattered clouds from the afternoon will largely clear out this evening as temperatures hang in the lower 90s and 80s. It will be the coolest night of the week, however, as temperatures…
Russell Harrison (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Investigators arrested a suspect Wednesday in connection with the burglary of Rush Fitness, located at 310 Sixth Street. A call came in to the Macon Bibb Emergency-911 Center just before 1:30 a.m., Wednesday, reporting an unknown male inside the business. Deputies responded to the scene after…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an attempted commercial robbery that happened at Family Dollar in Macon Thursday morning. According to deputies, a masked male subject entered the store, located at 2584 Rocky Creek Road, just after 11:30 a.m. and brandished a firearm. The store clerks fled from the masked male and escaped the store,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all! Happy Summer solstice! The summer solstice in Middle Georgia, occurring on June 20, 2024 at 4:50 p.m., marks the longest day of the year and the official start of summer. Today we will see mostly sunny skies with highs in the low 90s. A tropical airmass will be in play for…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – After winning four straight games, the Macon Bacon (7-14) lost to the Florence Flamingos (14-8) by a final score of 6-5. After going up 5-3 in the Bottom 8th, Flamingos grabbed three runs in the Top 9th to win the game. The Bacon head to Florence to play the Flamingos Thursday night at 7 p.m….
Photos: Sandersville Fire DepartmentUPDATE (11 p.m.) — Firefighters are still on the scene of a fire at Midway Straw Company on Highway 319 in Johnson County, which has been burning since around 7 a.m. Wednesday. Johnson County EMA Director Shawn Wombles confirmed late Wednesday night that the fire is still burning at its point of origin. “We’re still monitoring it,”…