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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Man faces multiple charges after being arrested in Warner Robins

A 35-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday after the execution of an arrest warrant at 515 N. Houston Road.
Tucker Sargent,

Photos: Warner Robins Police DepartmentWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 35-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday after the execution of an arrest warrant at 515 N. Houston Road. A Warner Robins Police Department news release says Parris Bighems was wanted the charges of trafficking methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. According to the release, subsequent searches resulted…

Decision 2024: Meet Rick Williams, Candidate For Georgia Senate District 25, Republican Primary
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Decision 2024: Meet Rick Williams, candidate for Georgia Senate District 25, 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) – Two Republican candidates are qualified for the upcoming Georgia Senate District 25 election. Leland Olinger and Rick Williams 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: Rick Williams Running for: Georgia Senate District 25 Campaign Website: rickwilliamsforgeorgia.com MONICA- Good…

Piedmont Macons Stroke Stroll May 16 2024
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Piedmont Macon hosts Stroke Stroll

Survivors took a stroll around the cafeteria area as staff and family cheered and danced while music played to celebrate. The monthly "Strive from Stroke" support group meeting followed the stroll.
Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Piedmont Macon hosted “Stroke Stroll: A celebration of stroke survivors” on Thursday. Survivors took a stroll around the cafeteria area as staff and family cheered and danced while music played to celebrate. The monthly “Strive from Stroke” support group meeting followed the stroll. Piedmont Macon has held the Stroke Stroll since 1993. “It’s…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

UPDATE: Man who fled on foot after vehicle pursuit now in custody

Warner Robins Police say the man is now in custody.
Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Warner Robins Police DepartmentUPDATE (6:28 p.m.) – Warner Robins Police say the man is now in custody. ORIGINAL STORY (5:49 p.m.): WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  The Warner Robins Police Department says multiple agencies are searching for a 47-year-old, possibly named Billy Joe Jessie, who’s wanted for felony sexual offenses against a minor out of Alabama. Police say around…

U Create Macon Offering Free Bikes To Youth
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U Create Macon offering free bikes to youth

Charise Stephens, Founder of U Create Macon, says they have given out nearly 1,500 bikes to youth throughout the community. 
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – U Create Macon is celebrating National Bike Month by opening a new location and hosting a pop-up bike party. The new U Create Macon location will be located at 1065 Anthony Road. The pop-up bike party will be on May 31 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Charise Stephens, Founder of U Create Macon, says they…

Keep Macon Bibb Beautiful 50th Anniversary May 16 2024
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful celebrates its 50th anniversary

"50 years, that's a long time," Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful Executive Director Asha Ellen said.
Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful celebrated its 50th anniversary at Vineville United Methodist Church on Thursday with its annual awards luncheon. The awards luncheon is held to recognize various individuals, groups or companies who have helped and contributed to keeping the community beautiful over the year. “50 years, that’s a long time, and we were…

Bcso Champs Graduation May 16 2024
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

2024 C.H.A.M.P.S. Graduation held at Hawkins Arena

The 2024 C.H.A.M.P.S. Graduation was held at Mercer University's Hawkins Arena Thursday.
Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 2024 C.H.A.M.P.S. Graduation was held at Mercer University’s Hawkins Arena Thursday. According to a news release C.H.A.M.P.S. (Choosing Healthy Activities and Methods Promoting Safety) is a program founded in 2003 by the Georgia Sheriff’s Association. The program lasts 12 weeks and is taught by Bibb County Deputy Sheriffs who provide education for…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Storms return tomorrow; stay through the weekend

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new storm system will bring plenty of chances for rain starting Friday and lasting through the weekend. This Evening and Overnight Scattered clouds from the afternoon will clear initially heading into tonight, however thicker clouds will begin to arrive from the west after midnight. This is thanks to a warm front passing through, increasing temperatures…
Education, Featured, Houston County, Local News

Houston County graduation date and times set

All five commencement ceremonies will be held May 24-25 in Perry, at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Reaves Arena.
Clayton Poulnott,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County School District has released the times and dates for this year’s high school graduation ceremonies. All five commencement ceremonies will be held May 24-25 in Perry, at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Reaves Arena. The school district says each graduate will receive 10 tickets for graduation. It says original tickets will…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Middle Georgia Regional Airport simulates plane crash exercise

The airport is required by law to perform this exercise every three years.
Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Smoke filtered into the sky, as Bibb County Emergency crews sped to a burning bus in the middle of a runaway, simulating a downed plane at the Middle Georgia Regional Airport. “We’re simulating a commercial service aircraft accident, with roughly 33 passengers onboard and we’re using this as an opportunity to review our airport emergency plan,”…
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Visit Macon to host free license plate day

Attendees can get their new license plates installed for free and have complimentary Kona shaved ice.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Visit Macon is hosting a free license plate day at Luther Williams Field. The event will be on May 21 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit Macon will be offering free license plates while supplies last. Attendees can get their new license plates installed for free and have complimentary Kona shaved ice. Gary Wheat,…

Sunny Thursday Expected! Rain Again Friday
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Sunny Thursday expected! Rain again Friday

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all! This Thursday morning is off to a good start with temperatures in the low to mid-60s. Today we will see plenty of sunshine with temperatures breaking into the upper 80s. No rainfall is expected for today, so please go outside and enjoy the sunshine! As we head into Friday, rainfall…

Fpd Baseball Prepares For Giaa Aaaa State Championship Series
Featured, Local Sports, Sports

FPD Baseball Prepares for GIAA AAAA State Championship Series

The Vikings look to win their third State Title in program history; their first championship in the GIAA
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The FPD Vikings baseball team is back in the state championship game and ready to win a title for the first time in 14 seasons. Two years ago, fourth year Head Coach Greg Moore led this team to the elite eight, then all the way to the Class AAAA final four last season in their…

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Featured, Johnson County, Laurens County, Local News, Treutlen County

Five Middle Georgia men sentenced in dog-fighting operation tied to drug trafficking

Federal sentences handed down for conspiracy involving dog fighting and drug trafficking in Laurens and surrounding counties
Tucker Sargent,

MGNDUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Five Middle Georgia men have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a large-scale dog-fighting operation linked to a drug trafficking conspiracy, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Georgia. The 96 dogs rescued during the investigation were found in searches related to a drug trafficking conspiracy in Laurens,…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Cooler night tonight, hot day tomorrow

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will fall into the low 60s overnight before climbing above average tomorrow afternoon. This Evening Scattered cumulus clouds overhead will clear out through this evening and the early overnight hours. Expect the westerly breezes to slow a bit as they shift more towards the northwest tonight at about 5-10 mph. Low temperatures will reach the…

Decision 2024: Meet Leland Olinger, Candidate For Georgia House District 25, Republican Primary
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Decision 2024: Meet Leland Olinger, candidate for Georgia Senate District 25, 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) – Two Republican candidates are qualified for the upcoming Georgia Senate District 25 election. Leland Olinger and Rick Williams 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: Leland Olinger Running for: Georgia Senate District 25 Campaign Website: Facebook MONICA- Good…
Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Georgia News, Local News, WMGT

UPDATE: Arrest made in Fair Street death investigation

A 28-year-old man is now in custody in connection with the death last month of 29-year-old Rashad Shaquille Reddick.
Monica Diaz-Meek, Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (5/15/24): A 28-year-old man is now in custody in connection with the death last month of 29-year-old Rashad Shaquille Reddick. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says investigators served an arrest warrant on Kahlid Harper at a home in the 5100 block of Nesbit Drive following an investigation. He’s being held at the Bibb County Jail and does…

Golden Hour Foundation Aims To Help Moms In Middle Georgia
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Golden Hour Foundation aims to help moms in Middle Georgia

The non-profit will be hosting a diaper and formula drive for mothers in need within Baldwin County.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

BALDWIN COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Golden Hour Foundation Inc. will be hosting a diaper and formula drive for mothers in need within Baldwin County. Taleija Bennerson, CEO/President of The Golden Hour Foundation Inc., says they are still accepting diapers and formula donations. They will be accepting donations from May to July. Bennerson says the mission of the non-profit is…
Bibb County, Elections, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb election supervisor: Some early voters got wrong ballots, but problem is now fixed

Some early voters in Macon-Bibb received incorrect ballots reflecting outdated district lines.
Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Some early voters in Macon-Bibb County received incorrect ballots reflecting outdated district lines. Election Supervisor Tom Gillon says the issue affected voters in Commission Districts Six and Nine. Gillon says the error was discovered and corrected, but acknowledged the importance of vigilance moving forward. “We’ve figured that out, and we’ve updated the system, so hopefully that’s…

Keep Macon Bibb Beautiful To Host Free Paper Shredding Event
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Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful to host free paper shredding event

The goal is to prevent identity theft and make sure that people can keep their documents safe and confidential.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful and the Macon Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority are hosting a free paper shredding event. The free paper shredding event will be on May 17th in the rear parking lot of Luther Williams Field located inside of Carolyn Crayton Park. The event will be from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. or…

Dry Spell For Today And Thursday! Enjoy Temperatures In The 80s!
Featured, Local News, Weather

Dry for most today! Beautiful Thursday!

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Good Afternoon to you all! After a thunderstorm moved through Middle Georgia this morning, we can look forward to great weather this afternoon! Temperatures are expected to reach the 80s with plenty of sunshine, making it a perfect day to enjoy the outdoors. On Thursday, we’ll wake up to slightly cooler temperatures in the low…

Isaiah Respert Wins 'most Positive Student Athlete' Award In Football
Featured, Local Sports, Sports

Howard Sophomore Isaiah Respert Wins ‘Most Positive Student Athlete’ Award in Football Category

Of all the nominations across the entire state of Georgia, Respert wins 'most postive student athlete' award in football
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Last week, Howard Sophomore Isaiah Respert won the ‘Most Positive Student Athlete’ award in the Football category. The award comes from coaches and teachers nominating student athletes, who they think exemplify the most positive student athlete they know. Respert was honored to win the award. “You can ask my mom, when I found out I…
Featured, Georgia News, Local News

2 juveniles arrested, accused of breaking into home

Dispatchers stated the caller saw two people attempting to break into a home through a window, and they also tried to get inside a nearby vehicle.
Clayton Poulnott,

CORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two 15-year-olds are in custody, accused of attempting to break into a car and then breaking into a home on Tuesday. According to the Cordele Police Department, officers responded to the 500 block of N. 2nd St. in reference to a burglary in progress around 4:30 a.m. Dispatchers stated the caller saw two people attempting to…

Macon Regional Crimestoppers Searching For Suspected Criminals
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UPDATE: One suspect from Macon Regional Crimestoppers list caught

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

UPDATE- (5/14): The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says Jarvis Jordan is now in custody. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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….