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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…

Decision 2024: Meet Juawn Jackson, 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.

April 30, 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: Juawn Jackson Running for: Georgia House District…

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Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores April 22-26

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 22 and Friday, April 26, 2024.

April 30, 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, April 22 and Friday, April 26, 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…

A few hit or miss showers and storms expected this afternoon

April 30, 2024

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Good morning and happy Tuesday! This morning, we’re starting off with mild temperatures in the 50s and 60s as clouds move into Middle Georgia. Today, we can expect a few hit-or-miss showers and thunderstorms, with temperatures reaching the 80s. Don’t forget to bring your rain jacket as you head out this morning! The rain is expected between…

Stratford Academy And Mount De Sales Academy Split Giaa Class 4a Opening Round Baseball Series

GIAA SCORES & HIGHLIGHTS: Stratford & Mount De Sales split series; Game 3 Tuesday

The Stratford Academy Eagles and Mount De Sales Academy Cavaliers split their two game series Tuesday in GIAA Class AAAA Opening Round Baseball...along with other scores from the night

April 30, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Stratford Academy Eagles (14-14) and Mount De Sales Academy Cavaliers (15-10-1) split their two game series Tuesday in GIAA Class AAAA Opening Round Baseball. In two big defensive battles, Stratford pulled off the win in Game one 3-1. Mount De Sales matched their win with a victory of their own in Game two 2-1….

Ghsa Baseball Second Round Scores And Bleckley County Sweeps Bacon County To Advance To 1a D1 Elite Eight

GHSA SCORES & HIGHLIGHTS: Bleckley County gets the sweep at home to advance to Elite Eight

The Bleckley County Royals swept the Bacon County Raiders to advance to the GHSA 1A - D1 Elite Eight...along with other scores from the night

April 30, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

COCHRAN, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bleckley County Royals (23-6) swept the Bacon County Raiders (19-9) to advance to the GHSA 1A – D1 Elite Eight. After taking the lead 1-0 in Game one, they allowed three runs in the top fifth to go down 3-1. However, the Royals rallied back scoring five runs in the bottom sixth and seventh…

Ghsa Girls Soccer 1a Dii Second Round Scores And Hawkinsville Loses Close One In Pk's At Home

GHSA & GIAA SCORES & HIGHLIGHTS: Hawkinsville Girls lose a heart breaker in penalty kicks

The Hawkinsville Red Devils lost at home in the second round of the GHSA playoffs to Towns County 1-0 (3-2 PK)....along with other scores

April 30, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Hawkinsville Red Devils lost at home in the second round of the GHSA playoffs to Towns County 1-0 (3-2 PK). Several close calls from both teams throughout the game. Best chance for the Red Devils was on a penalty kick from GoalKeeper Camilla Salazar with time winding down in the game. Her kick went…

Perry Football 2023 Class 4a State Championship Ring Ceremony

Perry Panthers Football Receives 2023 Championship Rings

The Perry Panthers Football team received their Class 4A 2023 championship rings on Sunday afternoon

April 30, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

PERRY, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Perry Panthers Football team received their 2023 Class 4A Championship rings on Sunday afternoon in front of family and friends in a packed Perry High School auditorium. Hosted by Coach Shawn Wiley, rings were given out one by one to players, coaches, cheerleaders, staff, administration, and significant others for their hard work and contributions…

Macon-Bibb Board of Elections dismisses voter challenges; cites federal voting law

Macon-Bibb Board of Elections members voted Monday to dismiss three voter eligibility challenges, citing the National Voter Registration Act, which bars changes to voting rolls within 90 days of an election.

April 29, 2024

Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb Board of Elections members voted Monday to dismiss three voter eligibility challenges, citing the National Voter Registration Act, which bars changes to voting rolls within 90 days of an election. “All challenges must be received 90 days prior to any federal elections, and as we received this April 19, systematically, we cannot manipulate a voting…

Bibb County School District will fully implement USDA new school meal standards by 2027

Less sodium and fewer sugars are two school meal standard changes students will see once the new menu is fully implemented by the 2027-2028 school year.

April 29, 2024

Denise Turner,

BIBB COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Less sodium and fewer sugars are two school meal standard changes students will see once the new menu is fully implemented by the 2027-2028 school year. The Executive Director of School Nutrition for the Bibb County School District, Condus Shuman, says the district’s efforts are underway to meet the new requirements. “We’ve already been working…

Rain odds jump for Middle Georgia Tuesday

April 29, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A weak incoming cold front will bring scattered storms to Middle Georgia Tuesday. This Evening Partly cloudy skies will stay with Middle Georgia into tonight before more clouds begin to arrive after midnight. There will be a chance for a small shower overnight, however most of the region will stay dry. Expect low temperatures in the…

Woman arrested after hitting children at daycare in Monroe County

Alyssa Barrett is charged with two counts of cruelty to children and two counts of simple battery.

April 29, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

BOLINGBROKE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office arrested a daycare employee after she was seen on video hitting two children. According to a press release, deputies responded on April 26 to an incident that took place at Little Angels Day Care in Bolingbroke on April 22. When deputies arrived, they spoke to the director at the daycare. The director…

Payne City History Project Middle Georgia State University April 29 2024

Historic Preservation Class at MGA uncovers historical significance of Payne City

"I didn't know what it was, and I think that there are a lot of people that live here that don't," senior Christina Spradlin said.

April 29, 2024

Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Payne City was the topic at the Arts Complex at Middle Georgia State University on Monday. According to Susan Asbury, Assistant Professor of History, her Spring Historic Preservation Class teamed up with the Historic Macon Foundation for the semester for a research project uncovering the historical significance of Payne City, which was founded…

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.

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

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 22 and Friday, April 26, 2024.

The Stratford Academy Eagles and Mount De Sales Academy Cavaliers split their two game series Tuesday in GIAA Class AAAA Opening Round Baseball...along with other scores from the night

The Bleckley County Royals swept the Bacon County Raiders to advance to the GHSA 1A - D1 Elite Eight...along with other scores from the night

The Hawkinsville Red Devils lost at home in the second round of the GHSA playoffs to Towns County 1-0 (3-2 PK)....along with other scores

The Perry Panthers Football team received their Class 4A 2023 championship rings on Sunday afternoon

Macon-Bibb Board of Elections members voted Monday to dismiss three voter eligibility challenges, citing the National Voter Registration Act, which bars changes to voting rolls within 90 days of an election.

Less sodium and fewer sugars are two school meal standard changes students will see once the new menu is fully implemented by the 2027-2028 school year.

Alyssa Barrett is charged with two counts of cruelty to children and two counts of simple battery.

"I didn't know what it was, and I think that there are a lot of people that live here that don't," senior Christina Spradlin said.

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