MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Museum of Aviation is celebrating 40 years of operation and gearing up for a busy Summer of events. Jeffrey Brett, President and CEO of the Museum of Aviation Foundation, says this a big year for the museum and shares the upcoming events. May 11: Electric Vehicle Day July 13: Cheers to 40 Years Auction/Raffle/Taste of…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mahala Club of Perry will be hosting Touch A Truck on April 20. The Touch A Truck event will be from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Guardian Centers of Georgia. There will be a quiet hour with no lights, sirens or other loud noises from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for those who have…
Jordan Lavoris Dean (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office) UPDATE (4/19/24): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 20-year-old Jordan Lavoris Dean of Macon in connection with a deadly shooting on Winston Drive. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies took Dean into custody at a home on Felton Avenue. Dean faces charges for murder and tampering with evidence. He does not…
PERRY, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Veterans Warhawks (13-12) defeated the Perry Panthers (20-6) in the Panther Pit on Senior Night in eight innings after several lead changes throughout the game. Veterans took the lead first with one run, but Perry grabbed four runs in the bottom second to take the lead 4-1. However, Veterans went on a hitting streak…
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – GHSA Opening Round Girls Soccer play continued Thursday across the state. In AAAA, (18-0-1) Perry hosted (3-11-1) New Hampstead and it was all Lady Panthers from the start. Five goals in the first half and five more in the second half helped Perry advance to the next round. They will play Trinity Christian, the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Four candidates are qualified for the upcoming Bibb County Sheriff election. Chris Patterson, DeAndre Hall, David Davis, and Chris Paul are competing to fill the seat held by David Davis since 2012. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with each candidate ahead of the May 21 election. Candidate name: Chris Patterson Running for: Bibb County Sheriff Occupation: Retired Campaign…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mandatory state testing is officially underway and Georgia Connections Academy is offering tips and tricks to minimize testing anxiety. Precious K. Williams, Dual Enrollment Program Manager and Family Advocate for Georgia Connections Academy, says it is important for families to prepare their students for success. Williams says students must prepare for learning, find support and accept…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Mental Health Matters will be hosting Knitting and Counseling. Knitting and Counseling meets every Monday at 10 a.m. at the Booker T. Washington Center. Andrea Cooke, Director of Development at The Southern Center for Choice Theory, LLC and with Macon Mental Health Matters, says this event is a place for community members that face depression…
File PEACH COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Motorists traveling southbound on Interstate 75 through Peach County this weekend should prepare for delays as Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) contractors begin an asphalt resurfacing project. The work will happen on the stretch from Mile Marker 149 to Mile Marker 155, impacting southbound lanes between Hartley Bridge Road and the Byron/Fort Valley exit….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Four candidates are qualified for the upcoming Bibb County Sheriff election. Chris Paul, David Davis, DeAndre Hall, and Chris Patterson are competing to fill the seat held by David Davis since 2012. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with each candidate ahead of the May 21 election. Candidate name: Chris Paul Running for: Bibb County Sheriff Occupation: Code Enforcement Officer…
Photo: Facebook/YouthUp Inc.MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — YouthUp Inc., a Macon non-profit, is taking steps to provide a safe space for parents and teens to come together and discuss issues that teenagers are facing in today’s world. In collaboration with the Macon Violence Prevention initiative and the county’s Parks and Recreation Department, YouthUp is now offering an opportunity for monthly conversations….
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mercer Bears (19-22) were defeated by the Georgia Southern Eagles (22-18) by a score of 4-1 Wednesday night at Sikes Field. The Eagles put up a home run to start in the top second, but Mercer responded with an RBI double to left center field from Alyssa Woods to bring home Janessa Plummer and…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A warrant has been issued for a teenager accused of shooting and killing a man at a convenience store in Warner Robins on Tuesday afternoon. Kidnapping, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm or commission of a crime and malice murder are the charges 18-year-old Javon Charles faces, according to Warner Robins Police Chief Wayne Fisher….
UPDATE (4/17/24): Two men are now charged in connection with the death of 47-year-old Ishmael Hassan Saleem in 2023. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says investigators served arrest warrants last month for 37-year-old Shaun Mills and 40-year-old Terrell Ugean Mills. Both men have yet to be extradited to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Shaun Mills is currently in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two Men and a Truck will be hosting the annual Movers for Moms event, benefiting moms at the Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia. The event is officially underway and donations will be collected until Mother’s Day, then distributed after. The collected donations are for women and children who are victims of domestic abuse. Johnathan Cuttino, franchise…
ROBERTA, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Crawford County Eagles (19-6) defeat the Rutland Hurricanes (18-3) by a score of 20-14. Ten runs scored in the second inning alone by both teams contributed to the huge score. Rutland faces ACE next on Thursday and Crawford County heads to Schley County Wednesday. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Crawford County, Crawford County Eagles…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The ACE Gryphons (22-6) score three unanswered runs, including two in the seventh inning, to beat the Peach County Trojans (18-10) by a final score of 3-2. First Basemen Cody Colters brought home the first run for ACE on a single error in the bottom fifth. Then, brought in the second run on a line…
Lakiesha Renee Wilson (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (4/16/24): A person is now in custody in connection with a shooting last week on Holiday Drive North that left 28-year-old Anthonio Dewayne McNeill dead. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says the sheriff’s office’s gang unit and members of the U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force took 36-year-old Lakiesha…
FileMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed an ordinance Tuesday to reallocate $2 million from the Sheriff’s Commissary Fund to continue jail improvements, including the installation of advanced magnetic locks and essential repairs. During Tuesday’s pre-commission meeting, Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller said half of the funds would be used for updating locks that haven’t been…
UPDATE (4/17/2024 2:20 p.m.): Investigators have determined that 18-year-old Javon Charles and 24-year-old Zephaniah Langston were the only people involved in the shooting. According to Warner Robins Police Chief Wayne Fisher, charges against Charles are pending and include: malice murder, kidnapping, aggravated assault, and possession of a weapon during commission of a crime. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ UPDATE (9:15 p.m.): The Warner Robins…
Photos: Houston County Sheriff’s OfficeWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County Sheriff’s Office is looking for help identifying a woman who deputies say fraudulently withdrew $4,000 from three separate Robins Financial Credit Unions. A sheriff’s office Facebook post on Tuesday stated the transactions happened on December 5, 2023. Call the Houston County Sheriff’s Office at (478) 542-2115 or Macon…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Right now, the Baby Barn at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry is filled with empty tables. But by Thursday, it will be covered with 90,000 books, broken down into 60 categories for book lovers to choose from. “We have books laid out in more than 60 categories, like cookbooks, and mystery and religion,” President of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Two arrests have been made after The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office and Georgia State Patrol recovered a stolen car. On April 16, 2024, officers spotted the car heading south on Riverside Drive. Deputies say when they tried to stop the vehicle, the driver refused. The Georgia State Patrol joined the pursuit, and law enforcement was able to…
MUSELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dickey Farms will be hosting their annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday, April 20th. Admission is free for those attending. There will be strawberry picking, live music, food trucks and a kid zone that is $7. Lee Dickey, Owner of Dickey Farms says there will be 30 to 40 vendors at the festival. The event begins at…