Ghsa Elite Eight Playoff Baseball
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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
Justin Dierkes,

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…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

NewTown Macon wins prestigious Great American Main Street Award

NewTown Macon earns national recognition for preservation-based community revitalization
Tucker Sargent,

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…
Crime, Dooly County, Featured, Georgia News, Local News, WMGT

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.
Tucker Sargent,

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…

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Bibb County, Crawford County, Featured, Local News

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.
Tucker Sargent,

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…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

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.
Fiona King,

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…
Crime, Featured, Georgia News, Local News, Washington County

Woman arrested for theft by deception in Washington County

This is an active investigation. There are more than 200 victims from 25 states.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

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
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Macon Regional Crimestoppers searching for suspected criminals

Sergeant Thomas discussed the word of the day and 5 wanted criminals on 41Today.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

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…
Crime, Featured, Georgia News, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Coroner: 1 dead after fatal crash in Houston County

Coroner Williams says the vehicle was attempting to flee from law enforcement when it crashed.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

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….
Crime, Featured, Georgia News, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Perry PD searching for individuals connected to theft at Walmart

Contact Detective Tayler Talley at 478-988-2833 if you have any information.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

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…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

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.
Tucker Sargent,

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…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

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.
Tucker Sargent,

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…

Soccer Highlights & Scoreboard: Fpd Girls Get The 9 2 Win Over Tattnall Square To Advance To The Giaa Aaaa Final Four
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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
Justin Dierkes,

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
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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
Justin Dierkes,

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…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News

‘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."
Fiona King,

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…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Scattered thunderstorms possible all weekend

Aaron Lowery,

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…

Students From The Teaching As A Profession Pathway May 3 2024
Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News

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.
Godfrey Hall,

(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
Discover Middle Georgia, Elections, Featured, Georgia News, Local News, Politics, WMGT

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.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

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…
Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

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.
Denise Turner,

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…
Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

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.
41NBC Web Producer, Monica Diaz-Meek,

(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…
Featured, Georgia News, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

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.
Sevyn Talbert, Monica Diaz-Meek,

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…
Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

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.
Sevyn Talbert, Monica Diaz-Meek,

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…

Five Central Girls Commit To Basketball
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Five Central Girls Sign their commitment to play Collegiate Basketball

Central's Tayelor Davis, Taliah Grier, Alaya Grane, Maya Crawford, & Aniya Dugger all sign their letters of intent
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Central’s Tayelor Davis, Taliah Grier, Alaya Grane, Maya Crawford, & Aniya Dugger all signed their letters of intent to play collegiate basketball. Davis, Grier, and Grane will all be joining Talladega University. While Maya Crawford will be heading to Reinhardt University and Aniya Dugger will be playing at Central Georgia Tech.   Categories: Local Sports,…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

BCSO: Man rams two patrol vehicles, attempts to hit deputies

Deputies say they quickly stopped the vehicle on Clinton Road, and had to break the window of the vehicle to remove the suspect.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —A wanted man was taken into custody Wednesday, after Bibb County deputies say he attempted to hit them during a vehicle chase. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were answering a domestic call when the man rammed two patrol vehicles and a civilian’s vehicle, then attempted to hit two deputies when fleeing a Gray Highway…