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Admiral Michael G. Mullen visits GMC’s NewDay USA Center of Leadership

"We need courageous, determined, accountable, ethical leaders," Admiral Michael G. Mullen said Thursday.

May 2, 2024

Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Military College celebrated the opening of the NewDay USA Center of Leadership on Thursday with a visit from Admiral Micahel G. Mullen, the former Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff. Mullen delivered the keynote address, along with Rob Posner CEO of NewDay USA, Tom Lynch and Lionel Marshall, also from NewDay….

UPDATE: Warner Robins man arrested for murder of Macon woman in March

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators charged 30-year-old Tyrell Shernard Burks

May 2, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek, Clayton Poulnott,

Tyrell Shernard Burks (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (5/2/24): A Warner Robins man is now behind bars in connection with the death of a Macon woman earlier this year. Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators charged 30-year-old Tyrell Shernard Burks with murder and six counts of aggravated assault for the shooting death of 28-year-old Shantoria Hines on March 17. Burks is…

Decision 2024: Meet De’Ron Rogers, 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.

May 2, 2024

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: De’Ron Rogers Running for: Georgia House District…

HCFD: Fire truck crashes en route to deadly interstate crash

According to a Houston County Fire Department news release, Engine 61 was on the way to the site of deadly interstate crash on Wednesday when it was involved in a single-vehicle crash.

May 2, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Houston County Fire DepartmentPERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County Fire Department says one of its trucks was involved in a single-vehicle crash on Wednesday evening while en route to the scene of a crash that left at least one person dead on I-75. According to a Houston County Fire Department news release, Engine 61 was responding with its…

North Carolina man in custody, charged with mailing threatening postcard to Middle Georgia rabbi

A North Carolina man is now in custody and charged with mailing an antisemitic threat to a Middle Georgia rabbi.

May 2, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A North Carolina man is now in custody and charged with mailing an antisemitic threat to a Middle Georgia rabbi. According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia, 31-year-old Ariel E. Collazo Ramos of High Point, North Carolina, is charged with one count of mailing threatening communications. The…

Decision 2024: Meet Tangie Herring, candidate for Georgia House District 145, Democratic Primary

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

May 2, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three Democrat and three Republican candidates are qualified for the upcoming Georgia House District 145 election. Donald Druitt, Juawn Jackson and Tangie Herring are competing to win the Democratic nomination in the upcoming primary election. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with each candidate ahead of the May 21 election. Candidate name: Tangie Herring Running for: Georgia House District…

Former Crisp County teacher arrested for child molestation

This is an active and ongoing investigation with additional charges pending.

May 2, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

CRISP COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Crisp County Sheriff’s Office arrested a teacher for aggravated child molestation. 38-year-old Allison Griswold was arrested on May 1 after a mandated reporter notified the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office about evidence of improper sexual contact between a teacher and a juvenile. Griswold was fired moments before the arrest. Griswold is charged with aggravated child…

Macon-Bibb marks 73rd annual National Day of Prayer at Rosa Parks Square

Mayor Lester Miller issued a proclamation for the day, highlighting the enduring importance of prayer, which traces back to the era of the first U.S. President.

May 2, 2024

Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Community and spiritual leaders gathered at Rosa Parks Square Thursday to observe the 73rd National Day of Prayer. Mayor Lester Miller issued a proclamation for the day, highlighting the enduring importance of prayer, which traces back to the era of the first U.S. President. Rev. Roosevelt Glover, pastor of The Bridge Church in Macon, delivered the…

Cherry Blossom Derby Party prepares for sold out event

The event begins at 5 p.m. at the historic Anderson Dining Hall at Wesleyan College.

May 2, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Cherry Blossom Derby Party is sold out and event organizers are expected to continue the ‘Pinkest Party’ on Earth. Hannah Theus, Director of Marketing and Fulfillment with the Cherry Blossom Festival, says guests are encouraged to dress in their derby best and participate in the Kentucky Derby Fashion Contest. There will be designs by Mary…

GHSA HIGHLIGHTS & SCOREBOARD: Perry & West Laurens Split their respective series

GHSA Second Round Playoff Baseball Highlights and Scoreboard

May 2, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MIDDLE GEORGIA – (41NBC/WMGT) – In GHSA AAAA Second Round playoff action, Perry split their series with Whitewater. After the Panthers lost game one 18-8, Perry won game two by a score of 3-2 on the backs of solid hitting and a great game on the mound from Miles Jones, who after giving up two runs to Whitewater in the…

UPDATE: 1 dead in I-75 crash near Dooly-Houston County line

At least one person is dead following a crash on I-75 Wednesday afternoon, according to Houston County Coroner James Williams.

May 1, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (5/6): At least one person is dead following a crash on I-75 Wednesday afternoon, according to Houston County Coroner James Williams. Williams says the crash, which involved an overturned motor home, happened around 5:30 on Interstate 75 Northbound near the Dooly County line. The driver of the motor home has been identified as 69-year-old Daniel Toll of Box Elder,…

Museum of Aviation prepares for National STEM Academy

STEM programs are offered for learners ages 4 and up.

May 1, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Museum of Aviation will be hosting multiple events for the National STEM Academy. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, but the museum says it’s more than that. STEM programs are offered for learners ages 4 and up. The programs are aligned to state and national education standards. Melissa Spalding, Director of Education…

Macon man arrested in connection with overdose death

Bibb County investigators arrested 29-year-old Travion Lorenzo Veal for the death of 34-year-old Joshua Owen Negri on April 25.

May 1, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

Travion Lorenzo Veal (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has charged a Macon man with murder. Bibb County investigators arrested 29-year-old Travion Lorenzo Veal for the death of 34-year-old Joshua Owen Negri on April 25. Investigators say they were able to identify Veal in connection with the overdose (Fentanyl) death of Negri. He…

Temperatures continue to soar Thursday

May 1, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Highs will reach the upper 80s and lower 90s around Middle Georgia Thursday afternoon. The Rest of the Evening It will remain rather warm around Middle Georgia as temperatures remain in the 80s until after 8 pm and the 70s until almost midnight. Cloud cover will be scarce as winds remain light and variable through the…

Forsyth thrift store celebrates second anniversary with community yard sale

Nikkits Thrift Store in Forsyth is celebrating their anniversary with free food, crafts and local vendors.

May 1, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Nikkits Thrift Store in Forsyth is celebrating their 2nd anniversary with a community yard sale. Nicole Tanner, Owner of Nikkits Thrifts, says the event is open to the entire community and is free of cost. The community yard sale will be May 4 at Nikkits Thrift Store, which is located at 294 Tift College Drive. The…

Decision 2024: Meet Donald Druitt, candidate for Georgia House District 145, Democratic Primary

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

May 1, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three Democrat and three Republican candidates are qualified for the upcoming Georgia House District 145 election. Donald Druitt, Juawn Jackson and Tangie Herring are competing to win the Democratic nomination in the upcoming primary election. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with each candidate ahead of the May 21 election. Candidate name: Donald Druitt Running for: Georgia House District…

Fallen Georgia law enforcement officers honored at annual Georgia Public Safety Memorial Ceremony

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp gave the keynote address at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth.

May 1, 2024

Denise Turner,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Fallen Georgia law enforcement officers were honored at the annual Georgia Public Safety Memorial Ceremony on Wednesday. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp gave the keynote address at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth. He called the fallen law enforcement officers heroes and referred to the task force officers who lost their lives in North Carolina….

Houston County teenager sentenced to 50 years after deadly shooting

Javontae Ridley is sentenced to 50 years in prison followed by 35 years on probation.

May 1, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- 17-year-old Javontae Ridley was sentenced on April 29 to 50 years in prison followed by 35 years on probation after a deadly shooting. Ridley attended a street party on September 4 of 2021 on Mauldon Court and shot a gun into a crowd. Ridley fatally shot Tanyla Johnson, as well as four others who were non-fatally…

SCORES: Boys & Girls Soccer Scoreboard

GHSA & GIAA Boys & Girls Soccer Scoreboard

May 1, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MIDDLE GEORGIA – (41NBC/WMGT) – Here is a list of boys and girls soccer scores from Tuesday. GHSA A D-I BOYS SOCCER: Paideia 7, East Laurens 0 GHSA A D-II BOYS SOCCER: Atlanta Classical 7, Wheeler County 1 GMC Prep 10, Macon County 2 – Advance to Final Four to face winner of Echols County & Christian Heritage Friday, May…

SCORES & HIGHLIGHTS: Both Mary Persons & Mount De Sales advance in game three wins

GIAA & GHSA Baseball Game Three: Mary Persons wins 10-4 over Columbus; Mount De Sales wins 7-1 over Stratford

May 1, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MIDDLE GEORGIA – (41NBC/WMGT) – In GIAA AAAA Opening Round baseball, Mount De Sales won game three of the series at home 7-1 to advance to the Second Round where they will face Two-Seeded Brookstone Friday, May 3rd. In GHSA AAA Second Round baseball, Mary Persons won game three of the series with Columbus at home 10-4 to advance to…

Political sign dispute in Macon-Bibb sparks frustration among candidates

"We don't have super funds. We have family and constituents who have donated to us to get signage. We don't have deep pockets.”

April 30, 2024

Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- With early voting underway in Middle Georgia, a dispute over campaign signs in Macon-Bibb County has caused frustration among some candidates. Mayoral candidate Shekita Maxwell, and incumbent for District 2 of the Macon Water Authority Board, Desmond Brown, claim their signs outside of the Macon Mall are being removed unlawfully. “We don’t have super funds. We have…

5 from Middle Georgia charged in operation to catch online child predators

They're charged with allegedly attempting to coerce and entice a child for sex.

April 30, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — On Tuesday, a total of eight Georgia residents, with five of them from middle Georgia, were charged with allegedly attempting to coerce and entice a child for sex. According to the United States Attorney’s Office Middle District of Georgia, the suspects were arrested in Feburary during ‘Operation Red Rover’, an investigation targeting online child predators. Here…

More heat and sunshine Wednesday

April 30, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will rise into the mid to upper 80s Wednesday as cloud cover takes a step back. This Evening Mostly cloudy skies will remain with Middle Georgia through the sunset as an isolated shower or thunderstorm remains possible. Expect temperatures to stay in the mid to upper 70s or even low 80s most of the evening….

UPDATE: 4th arrest made in connection with separate murders earlier this month

Bibb County deputies say an additional suspect has been arrested in connection with death investigations on Holiday Drive North and Ruark Circle earlier this month.

April 30, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek, Tucker Sargent,

Julio Timley (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (4/30/24): Bibb County deputies say an additional suspect has been arrested in connection with death investigations on Holiday Drive North and Ruark Circle earlier this month. 17-year-old Julio Angelo Timley of Macon was wanted in connection with the murders of Anthonio Dewayne McNeill and Brian Rashad Obama on April 10. He’s now in…

"We need courageous, determined, accountable, ethical leaders," Admiral Michael G. Mullen said Thursday.

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators charged 30-year-old Tyrell Shernard Burks

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

According to a Houston County Fire Department news release, Engine 61 was on the way to the site of deadly interstate crash on Wednesday when it was involved in a single-vehicle crash.

A North Carolina man is now in custody and charged with mailing an antisemitic threat to a Middle Georgia rabbi.

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

This is an active and ongoing investigation with additional charges pending.

Mayor Lester Miller issued a proclamation for the day, highlighting the enduring importance of prayer, which traces back to the era of the first U.S. President.

The event begins at 5 p.m. at the historic Anderson Dining Hall at Wesleyan College.

GHSA Second Round Playoff Baseball Highlights and Scoreboard

At least one person is dead following a crash on I-75 Wednesday afternoon, according to Houston County Coroner James Williams.

STEM programs are offered for learners ages 4 and up.

Bibb County investigators arrested 29-year-old Travion Lorenzo Veal for the death of 34-year-old Joshua Owen Negri on April 25.

Nikkits Thrift Store in Forsyth is celebrating their anniversary with free food, crafts and local vendors.

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

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp gave the keynote address at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth.

Javontae Ridley is sentenced to 50 years in prison followed by 35 years on probation.

GHSA & GIAA Boys & Girls Soccer Scoreboard

GIAA & GHSA Baseball Game Three: Mary Persons wins 10-4 over Columbus; Mount De Sales wins 7-1 over Stratford

"We don't have super funds. We have family and constituents who have donated to us to get signage. We don't have deep pockets.”

They're charged with allegedly attempting to coerce and entice a child for sex.

Bibb County deputies say an additional suspect has been arrested in connection with death investigations on Holiday Drive North and Ruark Circle earlier this month.

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