Houston County man sentenced for aggravated child molestation

Matthew Delp was sentenced to 25 years in prison without parole, followed by life on probation. After Delp's release he will be required to register as a sex offender.

HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County District Attorney’s Office stated in a news release that 40-year-old Matthew Ralph Delp pleaded guilty to aggravated child molestation. According to the news release, Delp sexually abused a minor in November of 2021. Delp was sentenced to 25 years in prison without parole, followed by life on probation. After Delp’s release he…

Macon Mental Health Matters to host Women’s Wellness Circle

The Women's Wellness Circle is an opportunity for women seeking connection, support and rejuvenation. 

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Mental Health Matters will be hosting a Women’s Wellness Circle. The Women’s Wellness Circle is an opportunity for women seeking connection, support and rejuvenation. Andrea Cooke, Director of Development at The Southern Center for Choice Theory, LLC and with Macon Mental Health Matters, says this event is an opportunity for women to come out and…

UPDATE: Joey Fournier, 1 of 4 2023 Bibb County Jail inmate escapees, found guilty of murder

Joey Fournier, one of four inmates who escaped the Bibb County Jail in 2023 before being recaptured, was found guilty last week of malice murder, felony murder and aggravated assault in connection with the strangulation death of Cynthia "Cindy" Berry in February 2022.

UPDATE (4/11/24):  Joey Fournier, one of four inmates who escaped the Bibb County Jail in 2023 before being recaptured, was found guilty last week of malice murder, felony murder and aggravated assault in connection with the strangulation death of Cynthia “Cindy” Berry in February 2022. He was sentenced to life in prison. According to a news release from Macon Judicial…

UPDATE: Former Bibb County teacher sentenced to 50 years after pleading guilty to child molestation

A former Bibb County JROTC Instructor was sentenced to 50 years, with the first 25 to be served in prison, after pleading guilty last month to child molestation, enticing a child for indecent purposes and sexual contact by a person in a position of trust.

Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE (4/11/24): A former Bibb County JROTC Instructor was sentenced to 50 years, with the first 25 to be served in prison, after pleading guilty last month to child molestation, enticing a child for indecent purposes and sexual contact by a person in a position of trust. Charles Jackson will also be required to be on…

Spotty rain for the morning, Windy this afternoon

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – This morning, we’re experiencing mild temperatures in the mid to upper 60s, along with showers and thunderstorms across the area. A wind advisory is currently in effect for Middle Georgia until 8 p.m. tonight, indicating gusts as high as 40 mph in the afternoon. As we move into the afternoon, the rain will gradually move out…

Macon shopping center owner shares frustration with ‘Tent City’

A shopping center owner in Macon is expressing frustration over what he calls a "Tent City" behind his properties.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A shopping center owner in Macon is expressing frustration over what he calls a “Tent City” behind his properties. According to owner Eli Mazon, between 100 and 150 homeless people live  in the encampment near Emery Highway. He claims they have damaged his properties. However, those living in the encampment say they’re safe and friendly and…

HIGHLIGHTS: Mary Persons Wins GHSA AAA Region game at home against Peach County

The Mary Persons Bulldogs (13-9) beat the Peach County Trojans (17-8) at home in a GHSA AAA Region game by a score of 2-1

FORSYTH, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mary Persons Bulldogs (13-9) beat the Peach County Trojans (17-8) at home in a GHSA AAA Region game by a score of 2-1. Mary Persons had only two hits, while Peach County grabbed four hits. However, The Trojans only scored one run on an error. This was game one of a three game series…

Macon-Bibb Elections Board disqualifies two sheriff candidates

In a special-called qualifying challenge hearing held Wednesday afternoon, the Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections voted to disqualify two candidates from the upcoming race for Bibb County Sheriff.

Ron Rodgers and Marshall Hughes (Photos: Ron Rodgers for Sheriff/Facebook and Marshall Hughes-For Sheriff/Facebook)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — In a special-called qualifying challenge hearing held Wednesday afternoon, the Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections voted to disqualify two candidates from the upcoming race for Bibb County Sheriff. Marshall Hughes and Ron Rodgers were ruled ineligible to run in a 3-2 vote. The…

Worker dies following incident at Macon’s Kumho Tire plant

A worker has died after being injured Wednesday afternoon at Kumho Tire in south Macon.

FileMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A worker has died after being injured Wednesday afternoon at Kumho Tire in south Macon. Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones confirmed the death before directing our inquiry to Deputy Coroner Luann Stone, who deferred us to Bibb County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Lt. Linda Howard. Howard confirmed an incident happened around 4 p.m. and identified the person who…

Thunderstorms likely tonight, some could be strong/severe

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An incoming storm system will bring thunderstorms tonight and tomorrow morning, some of which may be severe. This Evening and Tonight Cloud cover will remain abundant around Middle Georgia this evening ahead of the overnight rain. Conditions will remain muggy with temperatures in the 70s and dew points in the mid 60s are likely much of…

Autism Rocks Music Festival this weekend in Macon

The music festival will be Saturday, April 13 at the Museum of Arts & Sciences.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Central Georgia Autism will be hosting ‘Autism Rocks Music Festival’ on Saturday, April 13. The music festival will be at the Museum of Arts & Sciences from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Shelley Price, President of Central Georgia Autism, says the event will have live music, food, a silent auction and family-friendly activities. There will be…

Macon’s Rhythm and Rally Sports and Events Pickleball Complex is thriving

"We've had 200 first-time visitors on average per week, since we've opened on January 1," General Manager John Roberts said. "Our membership has grown to 361 members to date."

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Pop, pop and cheer. Those are the likely sounds you’ll hear at Rhythm & Rally Sports & Events. The facility, located in Macon Mall, has drawn on average hundreds of visitors per week. “We’ve had 200 first-time visitors on average per week, since we’ve opened on January 1,” General Manager John Roberts said. “Our membership has…

Perry hosting 35th Annual Dogwood Festival

There will be food trucks, shopping, a kids zone and an adult zone.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The 35th Annual Perry Dogwood Festival will be this weekend in Historic Downtown Perry. Saturday, April 13: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 14: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The 2-day event will feature more than 150 vendors. There will be food trucks, shopping, a kids zone and an adult zone. There will also be…

Thunderstorms expected overnight, some could be strong

Good morning, everyone! Today starts with temperatures in the upper 50s to low 60s. Moving into Wednesday afternoon, anticipate mostly cloudy skies and temperatures rising into the lower 80s for most areas. Winds will increase from the south, ranging from 10-20 mph, possibly gusting over 30 mph by the evening. Additionally, a few showers may develop later in the evening….

HIGHLIGHTS: FPD completes shutout victory over GIAA Region opponent Mount De Sales

The Vikings (16-3) grab the shutout victory 5-0 over the Cavaliers (13-6-1)

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The FPD Vikings (16-3) grab the shutout victory 5-0 over the Mount De Sales Cavaliers (13-6-1) in GIAA AAAA/AAA District Six Region play game one of two in the series. Besides the two home runs from FPD, Vikings Pitcher Hayes Bryant pitched a complete game shutout with at least 11 strikeouts, including the final out…

HIGHLIGHTS: Trinity Christian cruises by GIAA AA region opponent CFCA

The Trinity Christian Crusaders (10-6) beat the CFCA Lancers (10-3) by a score of 16-1

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Trinity Christian Crusaders (10-6) beat the CFCA Lancers (10-3) by a score of 16-1 in a GIAA AA Region game. This was the first of a three game series, with game two in Dublin Wednesday, and game three back in Macon on Friday.   Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: CFCA Baseball, CFCA Lancers, CFCA…

UPDATE: Pineview mayor suspended by Georgia governor after theft indictment

Pineview Mayor Brandon Holt has been suspended by executive order of Georgia Governor Brian Kemp following his indictment on theft charges.

UPDATE (4/9/24):  Pineview Mayor Brandon Holt has been suspended by executive order of Georgia Governor Brian Kemp following his indictment on theft charges. Kemp issued the order on Tuesday as a result of Holt being charged with multiple felony counts of theft by taking on March 11. The indictment was reviewed by a commission appointed by the governor, which found…

Treutlen County secures $300,000 grant for essential road to boost new industrial park

The Georgia Department of Transportation has awarded Treutlen County a $300,000 grant to help fund construction of a new road off State Route 56 that will lead into the planned Georgia 16 Industrial Park.

SOPERTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Department of Transportation has awarded Treutlen County a $300,000 grant to help fund construction of a new road off State Route 56 that will lead into the planned Georgia 16 Industrial Park. “We’ve been bypassed for growth opportunities for whatever reason, and now I feel like we are in the game,” Soperton Mayor John…

UPDATE: Man arrested on multiple charges after Macon standoff last month

Darion Hudson, a Macon man who was being sought by Bibb County deputies after they say he barricaded himself inside a home with a gun and three children last month, has been taken into custody.

Darion Hudson (Previous booking photo courtesy of Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Darion Hudson, a Macon man who was being sought by Bibb County deputies after they say he barricaded himself inside a home with a gun and three children last month, has been taken into custody. According to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Facebook post, Hudson, who…

Touch-A-Truck to benefit Critical Care for Animal Angels

The event will be Saturday, April 13 at the Southside Baptist Church parking lot in Warner Robins.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Critical Care for Animal Angels will be hosting ‘Touch-A-Truck’ on Saturday, April 13. The event will be at the Southside Baptist Church parking lot in Warner Robins from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Angela Polk with Critical Care for Animal Angels says there will be 10 trucks for people to see and interact with. There…

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigating fatal shooting at Riverview Hotel

The shooting occurred within the 200 block of Broadway.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that took place in the 200 block of Broadway on Tuesday at 3:01 a.m. Deputies found an unresponsive male with a gunshot wound at the Riverview Hotel. According to an incident report, a male was attempting to enter into a parked vehicle and was shot by the…

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigating fatal shooting on Andrews Drive

The shooting occurred within the 3800 block of Andrews Drive.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that took place in the 3800 block of Andrews Drive on Tuesday at 1:04 a.m. Deputies found an unresponsive male with a gunshot wound behind a residence. Deputy Coroner Ronnie Miley pronounced the male dead at the scene. The deceased has been identified as 51-year-old David Maynard Morris…

Clouds expected to stick around for awhile

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning, everyone! This morning, we are starting out in the upper 50s to low 60s with a few showers in our northern areas. Today, we will see clouds and a few stray showers with a high in the 70s. The upcoming weather forecast indicates a mostly cloudy day with warm and slightly humid conditions. High…