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Decision 2024: Meet Chris Patterson, candidate for Bibb County Sheriff

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

April 18, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

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…

Preparing Students For Testing With Precious Williams From Georgia Connections Academy

Georgia Connections Academy shares tips to minimize testing anxiety

Georgia Connections Academy counselors offer small groups and one-on-one support for students.

April 18, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

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…

Knitting And Counseling With Andrea Cooke From Macon Mental Health Matters

Macon Mental Health Matters to host Knitting and Counseling

Knitting and Counseling is an opportunity for community members to seek support from depression and anxiety.

April 18, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

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…

GDOT announces I-75 Southbound lane closures this weekend for 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.

April 18, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

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….

Decision 2024: Meet Chris Paul, candidate for Bibb County Sheriff

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

April 18, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

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…

YouthUp Inc. launches monthly meetings with parents and teens

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.

April 18, 2024

Fiona King,

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….

Georgia Southern Eagles Vs Mercer Bears Softball

HIGHLIGHTS: Mercer falls to Georgia Southern 4-1

The Mercer Bears (19-22) were defeated by the Georgia Southern Eagles (22-18) by a score of 4-1

April 18, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

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 Police Chief urges community action after Tuesday’s deadly shooting

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.

April 17, 2024

Fiona King,

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: 2 charged in shooting that left man dead in 2023

Two men are now charged in connection with the death of 47-year-old Ishmael Hassan Saleem in 2023.

April 17, 2024

41NBC Web Producer,

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…

Two Men and a Truck host annual Movers for Moms event

The collected donations are for women and children who are victims of domestic abuse.

April 17, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

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…

HIGHLIGHTS: Crawford County wins big over Rutland 20-14

The Crawford County Eagles (19-6) defeat the Rutland Hurricanes (18-3) by a score of 20-14

April 17, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

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…

HIGHLIGHTS: ACE grabs comeback victory over Peach County

The ACE Gryphons (21-6) 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

April 17, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

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…

UPDATE: Arrest made in connection with fatal shooting at Haven Inn and Suites

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.

April 16, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek, Tucker Sargent,

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…

Macon-Bibb Commission approves $2 million jail improvement measure from commissary funds

Commissioners voted Tuesday to reallocate funds for installing magnetic locks and essential service improvements at the Bibb County Jail.

April 16, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

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: Warner Robins Police say 1 dead, another injured after Tuesday afternoon shooting

The Warner Robins Police Department has identified one of the victims in Tuesday's deadly shooting as 24-year-old Zephaniah Langston. Police believed earlier in the investigation that a 15-year-old was killed in the incident.

April 16, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

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…

Houston County Sheriffs Office Credit Union Fraud Photos Gfx

Houston County deputies seek woman in $4,000 credit union fraud case

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.

April 16, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

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…

Old Book Sale starts Thursday in Perry

Organizers of the Old Book Sale say shoppers can expect to have 90,000 books to choose from at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry.

April 16, 2024

Denise Turner,

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…

High speed chase ends with 2 arrests on Northside Drive

The incident is still under investigation.

April 16, 2024

Finn Balfour,

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…

Dickey Farms prepares for upcoming Strawberry Festival

There will be strawberry picking, live music, food trucks and a kid zone that is $7.

April 16, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

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…

Decision 2024: Meet Sheriff David Davis, candidate for Bibb County Sheriff

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

April 16, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Four candidates are qualified for the upcoming Bibb County Sheriff election. David Davis, DeAndre Hall, Chris Paul and Chris Patterson are competing to fill the seat held by David Davis since 2012. Sheriff David Davis is seeking re-election for a possible 4th term. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with each candidate ahead of the May 21 election….

Shooting suspect facing murder charge after victim dies in hospital

Deputies say Robert Pleasant was shot in a gas station during an altercation.

April 16, 2024

Finn Balfour,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Edwardo Eugene Bigelow Junior faces a murder charge without bond after 64-year-old Robert Pleasant died from his injuries. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting happened around 8 a.m. on April 7 at the Sunoco on 2691 Log Cabin Drive after an altercation broke out inside the store. When deputies arrived, they found Pleasant suffering…

Decision 2024: Meet DeAndre Hall, candidate for Bibb County Sheriff

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

April 16, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Four candidates are qualified for the upcoming Bibb County Sheriff election. DeAndre Hall, David Davis, Chris Paul and Chris Patterson are competing to fill the seat held by David Davis since 2012. DeAndre Hall has been in law enforcement for 14 years and is currently a Fort Valley Investigator. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with each candidate…

Another day in the 80s with clouds

April 16, 2024

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Good morning! I hope everyone is having a good day so far. Today, we’re starting off with mild temperatures in the upper 50s to low 60s under mostly clear skies. As the day progresses, we’ll see a rapid warm-up into the mid 80s with partly cloudy skies. By Wednesday and Thursday, expect mostly cloudy conditions with temperatures…

West Laurens Wins The Ghsa Aaaa Area Two Region Championship In 11 Innings

HIGHLIGHTS: West Laurens goes 11 innings to win Region Championship

The West Laurens Raiders (17-8, 11-0) defeat the Perry Panthers (19-5, 9-2) with seven unanswered runs to win the GHSA AAAA Area Two Region Championship 7-6 in 11 innings

April 16, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

DEXTER, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The West Laurens Raiders (17-8, 11-0) defeat the Perry Panthers (19-5, 9-2) with seven unanswered runs to win the GHSA AAAA Area Two Region Championship 7-6 in 11 innings. In a game that had everything, this game exceeded expectations on all levels. Perry went up 5-0 in the Top 1st after a grand slam from…

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

Georgia Connections Academy counselors offer small groups and one-on-one support for students.

Knitting and Counseling is an opportunity for community members to seek support from depression and anxiety.

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.

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

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.

The Mercer Bears (19-22) were defeated by the Georgia Southern Eagles (22-18) by a score of 4-1

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.

Two men are now charged in connection with the death of 47-year-old Ishmael Hassan Saleem in 2023.

The collected donations are for women and children who are victims of domestic abuse.

The Crawford County Eagles (19-6) defeat the Rutland Hurricanes (18-3) by a score of 20-14

The ACE Gryphons (21-6) 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

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.

Commissioners voted Tuesday to reallocate funds for installing magnetic locks and essential service improvements at the Bibb County Jail.

The Warner Robins Police Department has identified one of the victims in Tuesday's deadly shooting as 24-year-old Zephaniah Langston. Police believed earlier in the investigation that a 15-year-old was killed in the incident.

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.

Organizers of the Old Book Sale say shoppers can expect to have 90,000 books to choose from at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry.

The incident is still under investigation.

There will be strawberry picking, live music, food trucks and a kid zone that is $7.

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

Deputies say Robert Pleasant was shot in a gas station during an altercation.

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

The West Laurens Raiders (17-8, 11-0) defeat the Perry Panthers (19-5, 9-2) with seven unanswered runs to win the GHSA AAAA Area Two Region Championship 7-6 in 11 innings

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