Bibb County, Local Sports, Sports

Mercer women’s basketball coach Susie Gardner resigns

According to the University, Gardner is MU basketball’s – men or women – all-time winningest coach.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer women’s basketball coach, Susie Gardner, informed the team on Saturday she has resigned as head coach to pursue other coaching opportunities. That’s according to a news release from Mercer University. “Mercer will be forever indebted to Susie Gardner for the incredible impact that she had on our student-athletes, both on and off of the court,…

Mercer Men Advance In The Socon With An 84 76 Victory Over The Citadel
Local Sports, Sports

UPDATE: Mercer men lose to Samford in the SoCon semifinal

The Bears eliminate the Bulldogs in the quarterfinal round of the SOCON Tournament
Justin Dierkes,

UPDATE 3/9 – The Mercer men lost to Samford 70-57 on Saturday, in the SoCon semifinal game. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mercer men and women were both in Asheville Friday afternoon for their respective SOCON tournament games. The men, took on The Citadel in opening quarterfinal round action. Senior Jalyn McCreary proved why he was All-SOCON with his…

Friday Night Fun At The Giaa Senior All Star Games
Local Sports, Sports

Friday night fun at the GIAA Senior All-Star Games

Stratford Academy hosted both the boys and girls GIAA All Star Games Friday night
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Both the boys and girls GIAA Senior All Star selections showed up to Stratford Academy Friday night for a game of the best taking on the best that the GIAA has to offer this season. The girls tipped off at 7 p.m with several local athletes hitting the hardwood. The Carolina Blue squad got the…

Mount De Sales Baseball Takes Down Landmark Christian 11 2
Local Sports, Sports

Mount De Sales Baseball takes down Landmark Christian 11-2

The Mount De Sales Cavaliers beat the Landmark Christian Eagles at home 11-2 on Friday
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mount De Sales Cavaliers had no problem beating the Landmark Christian War Eagles 11-2 Friday on their home field. The Cavs move to a record of 8-2-1 on the season. They will face the Glenwood Gators from Phoenix City, AL at 5 p.m. on Saturday at Stratford Academy.   Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags:…

Mercer Women Lose In Socon Semifinal 66 55 To Chattanooga
Local Sports, Sports

Mercer women lose in SOCON Semifinal 66-55 to Chattanooga

The Bears gave up a one point lead in the fourth quarter to lose to Chattanooga in the semifinal round of the SOCON Tournament
Justin Dierkes,

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mercer men and women were both in Asheville Friday afternoon for their respective SOCON tournament games. The women of Mercer battled Chattanooga in the SOCON Tournament Semifinal on Friday for a chance to play in the championship game. The Bears kept toe to toe with the #1 seed in the conference, as Summah…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Man recovering after shooting in east Macon

According to deputies, the shooting happened in the East Pinehill Drive area around 7:30 p.m.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says it’s investigating a shooting that happened on Friday night in east Macon. According to deputies, the shooting happened in the East Pinehill Drive area around 7:30 p.m. Deputies say a man was injured as a result of the incident. A Sheriff’s Office news release states paramedics arrived on scene to…

Mercer Men’s Basketball Heads To Asheville For The Socon Tournament
Local Sports, Sports

Mercer Men’s Basketball heads to Asheville for the SOCON Tournament

The Bears defeat The Citadel Bulldogs 84-76 in the opening round of the Southern Conference Tournament
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mercer Men’s basketball team has a storied tradition.  While the women’s team is used to winning, the men are trying to make their way back to their winning ways. In 2021 the Bears lost in the SOCON Conference Championship game after an 18 win season, while the last two seasons have seen a second round…
Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Georgia News, Happening Now, Local News, WMGT

UPDATE: Macon man in custody for January murder

49-year-old Derrick Berry of Macon was booked into the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center.
Clayton Poulnott,

UPDATE (3/8) – 49-year-old Derrick Berry of Macon was booked into the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center. He was wanted in Bibb County in connection with the death of 44-year-old Tavores Pearson on January 16, 2024. Berry was arrested by the Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force in Kennesaw, Georgia on March 7, then transported to the Bibb County Law Enforcement…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

37th Annual Forsythia Festival kicks off this weekend

Visitors can expect a jam-packed event filled with various activities for everyone in the family.
Fiona King,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 37th Annual Forsythia Festival is set to kick off this weekend in the historic downtown square, despite the possibility of rain on Saturday. Visitors can expect a jam-packed event filled with various activities for everyone in the family. The Kids’ Corner will be a highlight, with inflatable obstacle courses and pony rides to entertain the…
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Warner Robins man arrested after barricading himself with one-year-old baby inside home

The Warner Robins Police Department identified the man as 27-year old Zachary Bridges.
Denise Turner,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man barricaded himself and his one-year-old child inside of a home in Warner Robins. The Warner Robins Police Department identified the man as 27-year-old Zachary Bridges. Officers say, they were called to a home on the 300 Block of Ashby Way at around midnight. The WRPD SWAT team was called in to assist. After…

Cloudy Today Severe Storms Saturday
Local News, Weather

Possible severe weather this weekend

We will see the chance for damaging winds, small hail, flooding, and isolated tornadoes.
Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all! This morning we are starting out with no rain on radar and temperatures in the 50s. For today we will see mostly cloudy skies with temperatures in the 70s. A few light showers are possible in middle Georgia. The best rain chance will come today into Saturday. This could bring the…

Flock Camera
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Law enforcement says Flock cameras are boosting crime solving efforts in Middle Georgia

New technology is helping law enforcement agencies solve crimes much faster.
Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – New technology is helping law enforcement agencies solve crimes much faster. Law enforcement officials say Flock cameras are helping with various crimes, but the top ones include stolen vehicles, finding individuals with warrants and locating missing persons. The cameras have been installed in Monroe County since November 2022 and have made a big impact in solving…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Overcast skies return Friday

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cloud cover will return overnight Thursday as the next weathermaker approaches going into the weekend. The Rest of the Evening   Partly cloudy skies will give way to mostly cloudy skies as the sun sets tonight. It will be rather mild with low temperatures only expected to drop into the mid 50s. Wind will come from…
Featured, Local News, Monroe County

School bus crash in Monroe County sends eight students to hospital

The accident occurred this morning at 7:25 a.m. in front of America's Best Value Inn on N. Frontage Road.
Denise Turner, Monica Diaz-Meek,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Monroe County school bus was rear-ended by a vehicle Thursday morning. According to the Monroe County Schools Facebook page, the accident occurred Thursday morning at 7:25 a.m. in front of America’s Best Value Inn on N. Frontage Road. Eight middle and high school students were injured in the crash and were taken to Monroe County…

Finally The Sun Returns
Featured, Local News, Weather

Sunshine returns to Middle Georgia

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all!! This morning we are starting out with no rain on radar and temperatures in the 50s. For today we will see mostly sunny skies with temperatures in the mid 50s. Today is a great day for any out door plans. The next rain chance will come Friday into Saturday. This could…

Highlights: Houston County Baseball Hosts Northside
Houston County, Local Sports, Sports

Houston County baseball routs region opponent Northside…twice

The HoCo Bears beat the Northside Eagles twice in a doubleheader Wednesday at The Garden
Justin Dierkes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County baseball team faced Northside in a GHSA 6A Area 1 doubleheader Wednesday at home.  The Bears came out victorious in both contests, as they won 8-0 in the game one, and 17-2 in game two. Rain had postponed the teams’ game Tuesday, pushing it to Wednesday afternoon before their originally scheduled game….

Baldwin State Champs
Baldwin County, Featured, Local News, Local Sports, Sports

HIGHLIGHTS: Baldwin girls basketball beats Hardaway 47-39 to win GHSA AAAA championship

The Baldwin High School girls basketball team is celebrating a state championship!
Tucker Sargent, Justin Dierkes,

Photo: Justin DierkesMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Baldwin High School girls basketball team captured the GHSA Class 4A championship Wednesday night, beating Hardaway 47-39 at the Macon Coliseum for their first state title in 36 years. It was the Bravettes’ 25th straight win, but it didn’t come easy. Trailing 15-9 at halftime and 29-25 after three quarters, Baldwin took the…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Warm and sticky conditions expected Thursday

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The atmosphere will remain rather muggy following the rain of Tuesday and Wednesday as the sun returns Thursday. The Rest of the Evening Cloud cover will work to clear out as shower activity continues to taper off. It will be cooler tonight with temperatures largely dropping into the lower 50s. Some fog will be possible as…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Coroner identifies man found dead Tuesday on Magnolia Street

Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones identified the man found dead on Tuesday as 41-year-old Larry Wayne Blackmon.
Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (3/13/24): Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones identified the man found dead as 41-year-old Larry Wayne Blackmon. A previous update stated the individual had been identified as another man, based on a fingerprint scanner identification reported by Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones. Upon further investigation, Coroner Jones spoke with that man’s father, who indicated his son could not be the deceased as…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News

Bibb Schools superintendent addresses chronic absenteeism among students

Bibb County School District Superintendent Dr. Dan A. Sims addressed the issue of chronic absenteeism among students during a Facebook Live video Wednesday morning, labeling it a nationwide issue.
Tucker Sargent, Monica Diaz-Meek,

Facebook/Superintendent Dr. Dan A. SimsMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County School District Superintendent Dr. Dan A. Sims addressed the issue of chronic absenteeism among students during a Facebook Live video Wednesday morning, labeling it a nationwide issue. Sims called for collective action to guarantee daily school attendance for all students, except in cases of illness, medical appointments and emergencies, saying…
Featured, Georgia News, Happening Now, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Houston County home declared public nuisance

The Perry residence has been a persistent source of drug and other criminal activity spanning several years.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

Picture courtesy District Attorney William KendallHOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A home in Perry has been declared a public nuisance after years of criminal activity. In a media release, Houston County District Attorney William Kendall says the home located on Todd Road in Perry has been a persistent source of drug and other criminal activity spanning several years. Kendall says…

Spotty Rain And Storms Today
Featured, Local News, Weather

Stray showers and storms today

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good rainy Wednesday morning to you all. This morning we are starting off pretty wet with off and on showers across middle Georgia. We have already seen a half to one and a half inches of rainfall since yesterday. Today we will see spotty showers and thunderstorms throughout the day with a passage of a cold…