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Macon Regional Crimestoppers searching for suspected criminals

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

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers Sergeant Greg Thomas visited 41Today on Monday 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. Can you help track down the following suspects? Matthew Dyer, male. He’s wanted by…

Joseph Poss Gfx
Featured, Laurens County, Local News

Former Laurens County detention officer arrested

A former detention officer with the Laurens County Sheriff's Office has been arrested following a joint investigation with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).
Tucker Sargent,

Joseph Poss (Photo: Laurens County Sheriff’s Office)DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A former detention officer with the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office has been arrested following a joint investigation with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). According to a Laurens County Sheriff’s Office news release, 48-year-old Joseph Phillips Poss is charged with violation of oath of office and procuring prohibited items to…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Clouds and rain odds begin to climb tonight

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A cloudier pattern will takeover the next few days ahead of the next storm system. The Rest of the Evening It was a lovely day around Middle Georgia, and the sky cooperated for those who wished to view the Solar Eclipse. Now that that has passed, cloud cover will begin to increase ahead of a storm…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigating two burglaries at Macon Coliseum

According to the sheriff's office incident report, unidentified suspects broke into the Macon Mayhem offices, stealing cash and valuable equipment.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two commercial burglaries at the Macon Coliseum, reported to have happened on March 16 and March 20. According to the sheriff’s office incident report, unidentified suspects broke into the Macon Mayhem offices, stealing cash and valuable equipment. The first burglary happened in the early hours of March 16. Surveillance…

Local Sports, Sports

HIGHLIGHTS: Veterans gets the road win over ACE

The Veterans Warhawks (12-8) defeat the ACE Gryphons (16-6) on the road 6-4
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – In GHSA non region baseball, The Veterans Warhawks (12-8) defeated the ACE Gryphons (16-6) on the road by a score of 6-4. The Warhawks were down 1-0 before scoring four unanswered runs and eventually winning with two more runs in the top seventh. Veterans plays Jones County Saturday, while ACE takes on Spencer in a…

Beautiful Weekend On Deck For Middle Georgia
Featured, Local News, Weather

Beautiful weekend on deck for Middle Georgia

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sunshine will remain in abundance over Middle Georgia through the first weekend of April. The Rest of the Evening Skies will remain clear around Middle Georgia as the wind calms with the sunset. It will be a cool night with midnight temperatures in the upper 40s and lower 50s, and low temperatures in the upper 30s…
Featured, Health, Houston County, Local News

Warner Robins eye specialist urges proper protection for solar eclipse viewing

For most of Georgia, the moon will begin eclipsing the sun at 1:45 p.m. Monday.  The eclipse will then reach its max at 3:04 p.m., when just more than 80 percent of the sun will be behind the moon.
Denise Turner,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – When going outside Monday to see the full solar eclipse, make sure you protect yourself. Dr. Navid Khoshooee is an optometrist with Brown’s Eye Center in Warner Robins. He explains what you need to cover your eyes with before looking up into the sky. “One organization that sets the standards for that is the International…

South Dublin Chick Fil A
Featured, Laurens County, Local News

New Chick-fil-A in Dublin is officially open

The parking lot, drive-thru, and inside of the building was packed.
Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – South Dublin has a new Chick-fil-A, located at 2242 US-441, the parking lot, drive-thru, and inside of the building was packed for the opening day. Various customers have been waiting for the restaurant to open and we spoke David Roberts the Owner-Operator of South Dublin Chick-fil-A about how the opening went. “Oh we…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Coroner identifies man who died in Friday morning crash

The fatal collision happened at the intersection of Eisenhower Parkway and Second Street.
Denise Turner, Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (3:20 p.m.) – Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones identified the person who died in a crash Friday morning as 44-year-old Carlos Terrell Jordan. Jones confirmed Jordan was in the Crown Victoria. He also said the man’s wife is in critical condition. ORIGINAL STORY (7:22 a.m.): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One person is dead and three others are injured after an…

Fort Valley State University President Paul Jones United States Deputy Secretary Of Agriculture Torres Small Congressman Sanford Bishop Jr
Featured, Local News, Peach County

Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, Congressman Bishop discuss future of agriculture at Fort Valley State University

"The reality is our farmers are aging," Congressman Sanford Bishop Jr. said.
Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The average age of a farmer is 58. That’s according to United States Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Torres Small, who visited Fort Valley State University with Congressman Sanford Bishop, Jr. this week to talk with students and the college administration about the future of agriculture. After speaking with the administration, the two…

Team 3635 Flying Legion
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

GeorgiaFIRST Robotics Peachtree District Championship underway at Mercer University

The GeorgiaFIRST Robotics Peachtree District Championship began Thursday at Mercer University. It continues Friday and Saturday inside Hawkins Arena.
Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The GeorgiaFIRST Robotics Peachtree District Championship began Thursday at Mercer University. It continues Friday and Saturday inside Hawkins Arena. The championship is a competition between high school robotics teams across Georgia and South Carolina, and some of our local teams have joined the action. Houston County’s competitive robotics team, Team #3635 – Flying…

Local Sports, Sports

HIGHLIGHTS: Bleckley County swept East Laurens in a GHSA 1A D-1 Region Doubleheader

The Royals beat the Falcons in game one 10-0 and in game two 14-4 in a home sweep
Justin Dierkes,

COCHRAN, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Blackley County Royals (13-6) swept the East Laurens Falcons (3-18) at home Thursday as part of a GHSA 1A D-1 three game series this week. Game One of the doubleheader saw the Royals beat the Falcons 10-0, while Game Two had a similar result, with Bleckley County securing the win 14-4. The first game…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Winds slow some Friday as sun sticks around

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Winds won’t be as strong Friday afternoon as sunshine dominates the sky. The Rest of the Evening Some scattered cumulus clouds have begun to move into the northern counties of Middle Georgia. These will carry into tonight, however they should clear after midnight. Winds will slow to 5-12 mph from the northwest, however gusts could still…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Man dead, woman hospitalized after shooting at Bloomfield Townhomes

According to a Bibb County Sheriff's Office news release, the shooting happened at Bloomfield Townhomes, located at 4995 Bloomfield Road, just after 3 p.m.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead and a woman is in critical condition after a shooting Thursday. According to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release, the shooting happened at Bloomfield Townhomes, located at 4995 Bloomfield Road, just after 3 p.m. Deputies say they responded to the scene and discovered a 22-year-old woman and 48-year-old male with gunshot…
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Central City Apartments and new health center set to open in May

More than 200 applications have been submitted from the new apartments by Carolyn Crayton Park.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Depaul USA Daybreak in Macon is set to open the Central City Apartments and Phil and Alice Sheridan Health Center in May. Sister Theresa Sullivan, Director at Depaul USA Daybreak in Macon, says the new apartments will be mixed income housing. There are 82 units available, which include one and two bedroom apartments. There have been…
41 Today, Bibb County, Featured, Georgia News, Happening Now, Local News, WMGT

55th Annual Friends of the Library Book Sale happening this weekend

Proceeds from the book sale go to the Macon-Bibb County libraries.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The 55th Annual Friends of the Library Book Sale will be at the Round Building at Carolyn Crayton Park from April 4-7. Thursday, April 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (FOL Member pre-sale, non-members cost $25) Friday, April 5: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 6: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 7: 10 a.m. to…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

Milledgeville Police arrest two for drive-by shooting

41NBC Web Producer,

(Photo Credit: Milledgeville Police Department/Facebook) MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Two men have been arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting that occurred on April 1st, according to Milledgeville Police Department Major Linc Boyer. Patrol officers responded to reports of shots fired on the 200 block of Magnolia Avenue at approximately 5:50 pm.  When they got there, officers found a residence and…

Jennifer Fuller
Crime, Featured, Georgia News, Local News, Monroe County, WMGT

Monroe County woman arrested on meth trafficking charges

41NBC Web Producer,

Jennifer Fuller (Photo Credit: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office)FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Monroe County Deputies have arrested Jennifer Fuller for multiple charges including trafficking methamphetamine after a traffic stop. According to a news release from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the traffic stop happened Tuesday night. When deputies pulled over a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado for a routine check, they discovered Fuller was…
Bibb County, Local News

Tips on surviving summer allergies

Polk recommends calling a Board Certified Allergist, they can preform an allergy test and pinpoint the problem.
Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Allergy season is here and a local family nurse practitioner says if you’re suffering, you shouldn’t try to tough it out. According to Family Nurse Practitioner, Jamie Polk, from The Allergy, Asthma and Sinus Center. Over-the-Counter medications can help some allergy sufferers but if you’re taking over-the-counter meds and still dealing with a running nose, scratchy…
Houston County, Local News

7 Brew Coffee in Warner Robins celebrating Grand Opening with deals, donation

They are giving away free small drinks every day this week from 7 to 8 a.m., noon to 1 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m.
Denise Turner,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  Some exciting news for coffee lovers: 7 Brew Coffee in Warner Robins is celebrating its grand opening with deals and a donation. On Tuesday, the coffee chain handed a $1,500 check to representatives from the Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital. The Director of Operations from Weber Bros. Brews, Savannah Williamson, says the…
Local News

EF-1 tornado rips through Cordele

According to the Crisp County Sheriff's Office, 36 homes were impacted with 19 sustaining major damage.
Denise Turner,

CORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  The National Weather Service confirms an EF-1 Tornado with a max speed of 100 mph touched down in Crisp County Wednesday morning. According to the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office, 36 homes were impacted with 19 sustaining major damage. The Sheriff’s Office says the total path of the twister was more than six miles long. The Public Information…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

51-year-old man taken to hospital after early morning accident

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the single vehicle traffic accident.
Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a single-vehicle traffic accident, that occurred Thursday at 2:30 a.m. Witnesses told the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office that a 51-year-old male driver was traveling on I-75 North, and at the Arkwright Road off-ramp, the vehicle left the roadway and hit a sign and guardrail.  Then, the vehicle went down an…

Nice Day Ahead
Featured, Local News, Weather

Nice day after wild weather yesterday

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you too! Here in Middle Georgia, it’s shaping up to be a pleasant Thursday! This morning, we’re experiencing temperatures ranging from the mid 40s to the low 50s, which is about 20 degrees cooler than yesterday at this time. As the day progresses, expect breezy conditions with temperatures reaching the mid to upper…

Fort Valley State Sweeps Doubleheader With Wesleyan
Local Sports, Sports

HIGHLIGHTS: Fort Valley State swept Wesleyan in two game home series

The Wildcats win game one 4-1 and game two 8-0 in five innings
Justin Dierkes,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Fort Valley State Wildcats swept the Wesleyan Wolves in a doubleheader at home Wednesday. The Wildcats win game one 4-1 and game two 8-0 in five innings. FVSU will be at Allen University in South Carolina Friday for a three game weekend series, while Wesleyan heads home to face Agnes Scott in a…