UPDATE: Five arrested after shooting two teenagers in Warner Robins

Warner Robins police say the youngest suspect is just 15-years-old.

(UPDATE 5/7) Warner Robins Police have arrested four adults and one teenager connected to the attack. All five arrested face several charges with additional charges pending: Armed robbery, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, criminal attempt to commit murder. The Warner Robins Police have released the names of the four adults charged: Javon Russell 20-years-old Jamarre Russell, 19-years-old Johntay Ford, 18-years-old Jaron…

False report leads to arrest after hit and run

If you have any information about this incident, call Sgt. Tim Pippio of the Warner Robins Police Department Traffic Division at 478-293-1048 or the Macon Regional CrimeStoppers.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man is in custody after injuring a pedestrian and filing a false police report, according to the Warner Robins Police Department. Just before 12:30 a.m. on May 7, officers responded to the call at Russell Parkway and Booth Road. Police say the driver had already fled the scene and left debris behind. The victim…

Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores April 29-May 3

Here's this week's Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, April 29 and Friday, May 3, 2024.

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, April 29 and Friday, May 3, 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…

GHSA Elite Eight Playoff Baseball

Crawford County makes it to first ever Final Four appearance in program history; HoCo makes it for third time in four years; Perry eliminated

MIDDLE GEORGIA – (41NBC/WMGT) – In GHSA Elite Eight playoff baseball, five teams from middle Georgia battled for a chance at their respective Final Fours. In Class A D-I, Crawford County got the win at home in game three over The Weber School 4-3, after splitting their first two games with the Rams on Saturday (6-0, 15-0) to advance to…

NewTown Macon wins prestigious Great American Main Street Award

NewTown Macon earns national recognition for preservation-based community revitalization

Photo: NewTown Macon/FacebookMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – NewTown Macon announced Monday it won the Great American Main Street Award at the Main Street Now Conference in Birmingham, Alabama. The award, given annually, recognizes communities that demonstrate outstanding preservation-based revitalization. “This prestigious award is the only award that recognizes a community’s comprehensive, preservation-based approach to revitalization,” a NewTown Facebook post stated. “In…

North Carolina man arrested in Georgia after high-speed chase ends with crash, drug charges

Deputies say they apprehended the suspect in Dooly County following a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle that led to the recovery of drugs and fraudulent items.

Photo: Crisp County Sheriff’s OfficeCORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A high-speed chase started by Crisp County deputies ended in Dooly County with the arrest of a North Carolina man, following the recovery of stolen property and drugs from the vehicle. Deputies say it happened around noon on Saturday when deputies attempted to stop a grey Toyota Rav4 at the intersection of…

Three women arrested after high-speed chase from Macon to Roberta ends with crash

The suspects, who deputies say are linked to a series of thefts in Middle Georgia and metro Atlanta, were taken into custody after fleeing on foot following the crash.

Cummings, McAllister and Murry (Photos: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A high-speed chase Friday that began in Macon and ended in Roberta led to the arrest of three women suspected in a series of thefts across Middle Georgia and metro Atlanta. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the pursuit started on Eisenhower Parkway with speeds exceeding 100…

Man faces six property damage charges after Sunday morning fire

A massive fire tore through several houses on Walnut Street in Macon early Sunday morning, leaving destruction behind and leading to the arrest of 58-year-old Derrick Kenneth Bell.

Derrick Bell (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A massive fire tore through several houses on Walnut Street in Macon early Sunday morning, leaving destruction behind and leading to the arrest of 58-year-old Derrick Kenneth Bell. The Macon-Bibb Fire Department believes Bell is responsible for the fire, which destroyed at least three homes and damaged neighboring properties. Bibb…

Woman arrested for theft by deception in Washington County

This is an active investigation. There are more than 200 victims from 25 states.

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Washington County Sheriff’s Office arrested 32-year-old Destiny Danyell Magoon for twelve counts of felony theft by deception. Magoon operated a telemarketing business that offered to create mementos for customers. According to Sheriff Joel Cochran, customers mailed irreplaceable items of deceased loved ones to Magoon and never received the product or the items returned. This…

Macon Regional Crimestoppers searching for suspected criminals

Sergeant Thomas discussed the word of the day and 5 wanted criminals on 41Today.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers Sergeant Greg Thomas visited 41Today to highlight five wanted suspects. Crimestoppers partners with media organizations, police departments and other law enforcement agencies in eight Middle Georgia counties to provide anonymous rewards for tips that lead to criminal arrests. Can you help track down the following suspects? Kentavist Jackson, male. He’s wanted by the…

Coroner: 1 dead after fatal crash in Houston County

Coroner Williams says the vehicle was attempting to flee from law enforcement when it crashed.

HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One person is dead in Houston County after a fatal car crash that took place on Moody Road, according to Houston County Coroner James Williams. The fatal car crash happened just north of Highway 127 in Kathleen on May 4. Coroner Williams says the vehicle was attempting to flee from law enforcement when it crashed….

Perry PD searching for individuals connected to theft at Walmart

Contact Detective Tayler Talley at 478-988-2833 if you have any information.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Perry Police Department is looking for two individuals who were involved in the theft of mislaid property at Walmart. If you have any information about the individuals in the photo, contact Detective Tayler Talley at 478-988-2833, tayler.talley@perry-ga.gov or contact Macon Regional Crimestoppers. Categories: Crime, Featured, Georgia News, Houston County, Local News, WMGT Tags: Detective Tayler…

Coroner: Pedestrian killed after being struck by vehicle late Saturday night

Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones says 32-year-old Demetrius Rashad Lundy died after being struck by a vehicle on Pio Nono Avenue.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  A man is dead after being struck by a vehicle late Saturday night in the 2900 block of Pio Nono Avenue in Macon. According to Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones, 32-year-old Demetrius Rashad Lundy was pronounced dead just after 10 p.m. Jones says a late model Dodge Charger struck Lundy, who Jones says was an employee at…

Deputies: Woman in critical condition after Saturday morning shooting in Macon

According to a Bibb County Sheriff's Office news release, deputies responded to a home in 3400 block of Mary Drive just before 2 a.m. Saturday to investigate a ShotSpotter alert and a report of a person down.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman is in critical condition after being shot early Saturday morning. According to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release, deputies responded to a home in 3400 block of Mary Drive just before 2 a.m. to investigate a ShotSpotter alert and a report of a person down. Deputies found a 56-year-old woman with a gunshot…

PLAYOFF SOCCER HIGHLIGHTS & SCOREBOARD: FPD Girls get the 9-2 win over Tattnall Square; Advance to GIAA AAAA Final Four

PLAYOFF SOCCER HIGHLIGHTS & SCOREBOARD: FPD Girls get the 9-2 win over Tattnall Square; Advance to GIAA AAAA Final Four

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – In GIAA playoff second round girls soccer action, FPD advanced to the AAAA Final Four with a 9-2 victory over Tattnall Square Academy. After scoring four goals in a row, TSA fired back with two goals of their own to end the first half, and to open the second half to close the gap to…

GIAA BASEBALL HIGHLIGHTS & SCORES: Tattnall Square Academy advances with sweep; FPD splits series

GIAA BASEBALL HIGHLIGHTS & SCORES: Tattnall Square Academy advances with sweep; FPD splits series

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – In GIAA Second Round Baseball from Friday, FPD splits their series with George Walton (5-1, 4-2). They will battle back at FPD in the deciding game three on Saturday at 3pm. Tattnall Square advanced with a sweep over Bethlehem Christian (3-2, 9-7). They will move on to the AAAA Final Four Semifinals, where they will…

‘Project Search’ provides career opportunities for students with disabilities

"I want the community to know more about this program and to know that our kids are worth hiring," instructor Jennifer Sanders said. "They are phenomenal."

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — De Andre Jackson, a senior at Northeast High School in Bibb County, has signed up for a one-year internship program designed specifically for students with disabilities. ‘Project Search’ is a program that allows students to gain hands-on experience in various areas and learn skills like interviewing and writing cover letters. According to Jennifer Sanders, the Project…

Scattered thunderstorms possible all weekend

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Afternoon thunderstorms are likely throughout this weekend around Middle Georgia as a summer pattern sets in. This Evening and Tonight Off and on isolated storms will persist around the region with the eastern half of Middle Georgia most likely to see them. Outside of that skies are partly to mostly cloudy as temperatures stay in the…

Georgia Future Educator Signing Day celebrated at William S. Hutchings College and Career Academy

Georgia Future Educator Signing Day was celebrated on Friday at William S. Hutchings College and Career Academy.

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Future Educator Signing Day was celebrated on Friday at William S. Hutchings College and Career Academy. Students from the Teaching as a Profession Pathway signed their non-legally binding commitment to pursue a teaching career after high school. The event was themed “In My Teaching Era,” and families and staff were present as…

Decision 2024: Meet Noah Harbuck, candidate for Georgia House District 145, Republican Primary

Early voting began on April 29 and ends on May 17. Election Day will be May 21.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three Democrat and three Republican candidates are qualified for the upcoming Georgia House District 145 election. De’Ron Rogers, Nancy Hicks, and Noah Harbuck are competing to win the Republican nomination in the upcoming primary election. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with each candidate ahead of the May 21 election. Candidate name: Noah Harbuck Running for: Georgia House District…

Hometown Celebration 2024 in Milledgeville happening Friday

Milledgeville won the Great American Mainstreet Award from Mainstreet America a decade ago and they have been celebrating the honor ever since.

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It’s time to get outdoors and enjoy what Milledgeville has to offer: its annual Hometown Celebration. Carlee Schulte, the Executive Director of Milledgeville Main Street, says the annual tradition began a decade ago and has grown every year since. “We started the hometown celebration in 2014 when we won the Great American Mainstreet Award from Mainstreet…

UPDATE: Two arrested in connection with fatal shooting of teen in Macon parking lot

Jaylon Stephens and Daeshawn Hardwick were arrested for the the murder of Sha’quvas Dean on April 27, 2024.

(UPDATE 5/3): Two men have been arrested in connection with a death investigation on Tom Hill Sr. Boulevard on April 27. 20-year-old Jaylon Emanuel Stephens and 21-year-old Daeshawn Markell Hardwick were arrested at a residence within the 1800 block of Swan Drive. Hardwick and Stephens were arrested for the the murder of Sha’quvas Dean on April 27, 2024. Hardwick and…

Early morning fire at Village North Apartments

The fire took place before 6 a.m. at the Village North Apartments and fully engulfed one of the complex’s apartment buildings.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Police Department and Fire Department responded to an early morning structure fire located at 135 Ignico Drive. The fire took place before 6 a.m. at the Village North Apartments and fully engulfed one of the complex’s apartment buildings. The fire began spreading to the surrounding landscape. The fire was suppressed and no…

Lockdown lifted for Howard High School and Middle School

Campus Police are working with local law enforcement to follow-up on the intruders and any charges as a result of this incident.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Howard High School and Howard Middle School were on lockdown after two intruders were reported on campus on Friday. The two intruders were identified as former Howard High School students. The high school campus was placed on emergency lockdown from 8:40 a.m. to 9:10 a.m. The high school campus was placed on emergency lockdown to ensure…