Possible severe weather this weekend

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

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…

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

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

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…

Overcast skies return Friday

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…

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.

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…

Sunshine returns to Middle Georgia

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…

Houston County baseball routs region opponent Northside…twice

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

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….

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!

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…

Warm and sticky conditions expected Thursday

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…

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.

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…

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.

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…

Houston County home declared public nuisance

The Perry residence has been a persistent source of drug and other criminal activity spanning several years.

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…

Stray showers and storms today

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…

Coach Susie Gardner, Mercer Lady Bears prepare for SoCon tournament

Mercer's women will face ETSU in the quarterfinal round of the SoCon Tournament

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The women of Mercer are heading to Asheville, North Carolina this week to face East Tennessee State in the quarterfinal round of the SoCon Tournament. The Lady Bears (14-16, 8-6 SoCon) earned a 4-seed and will meet the 5-seed Bucs for the third time this season. The teams split their first two meetings. With a record…

Baldwin Bravettes looking for redemption in state championship game Wednesday

The 28-2 Baldwin girls will face Hardaway in the GHSA Class 4A title game on Wednesday, March 6

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Baldwin Bravettes have been incredible the last few seasons, getting closer and closer to the title each year.  This year, they seem to be better than ever, with the entire Baldwin team from last season making it back to the GHSA Class 4A title game after losing to Griffin in the championship. At the beginning…

UPDATE: Fourth suspect arrested in connection with January 2023 murder in south Macon

A fourth suspect is now charged in connection with the shooting death of PinalKumar Patel on Thoroughbred Lane in January 2023.

Donnie White (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (3/5/24): A fourth suspect is now charged in connection with the shooting death of PinalKumar Patel on Thoroughbred Lane in January 2023. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says investigators served an arrest warrant for 20-year-old Donnie White. He’s charged with felony murder and is being held without bond. The case remains…

Jake Fromm discusses his role in youth leadership at Boy Scouts Pacesetter Dinner

The former HOCO football and baseball star, former Georgia QB and current Washington Commanders QB, was the keynote speaker at the Boy Scouts Pacesetter Dinner on Tuesday.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Former HOCO and University of Georgia star Jake Fromm made a trip back to Middle Georgia on Tuesday to share his words of wisdom as the keynote speaker of the 2024 Boy Scouts Council Pacesetter Dinner. Fromm spoke to donors and scout troops at the Methodist Home for Children about his experience in leadership during his…

Perry PD needs help identifying hit-and-run suspect

The Perry Police Department is asking for help identifying a hit-and-run suspect.

Photos: Perry Police DepartmentPERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Perry Police Department is asking for help identifying a hit-and-run suspect. The vehicle the suspect was driving is a black, single cab pickup truck with front end damage, according to a Perry Police Facebook post. It’s “possibly a GMC Sierra,” the post stated. Contact Det. Sgt. Brenna Byrd at (478) 988-2849 if…

UPDATE: Second arrest made in connection with fatal shooting at Macon Walmart in 2022

A second arrest has been made in connection with a shooting that left a man dead outside a Macon Walmart in August of 2022.

Mycco Vachion Gray (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (3/5/24) –  A second arrest has been made in connection with a shooting that left a man dead outside a Macon Walmart in August of 2022. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says the sheriff’s office gang unit and U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Task Force took 20-year-old Myccho Vachion Gray into…

FVPD needs help finding financial transaction card fraud suspect

The Fort Valley Police Department needs help finding a person accused of financial transaction card fraud.

Photo: Fort Valley Police DepartmentFORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Fort Valley Police Department needs help finding a person accused of financial transaction card fraud. According to a Facebook post, 21-year-old Andrea Jolly, aka Patty, is wanted. Call Fort Valley Police Department at (478) 825-3383 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or (478) 822-9111 after normal officer hours…

Fort Valley Police Department searching for suspect who hijacked a vehicle

Nafabian Felton is wanted in reference to hijacking a motor vehicle last week.

FORT VALLEY , Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fort Valley Police Department issued a B.O.L.O. (Be On The Lookout) on Tuesday for a suspect who hijacked a motor vehicle last week. The suspect is Nafabian Felton, also known as Yogi. Felton is wanted in reference to hijacking a motor vehicle last week. Felton is 21-years-old, 5’8 and weighs 153 pounds. He was…

Icky weather to stick around tonight before slowing tomorrow

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia will see rain continue into tonight before slowing ahead of sunrise tomorrow. The Rest of the Evening   Light to moderate stratiform rain will continue through this evening and a good chunk of tonight before stopping. Temperatures will stay rather warm as they only drop into the lower 60s around the region. Winds will…

Fully Loaded Comedy Festival brings top stand-up talent to Macon’s Atrium Health Amphitheater on June 12

Bert Kreischer, Mark Normand, Dave Attell and others will be on stage at Macon's new Atrium Health Amphitheater on June 12.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bert Kreischer, Mark Normand, Dave Attell, Big Jay Oakerson, Dan Soder and others will be on stage at Macon’s new Atrium Health Amphitheater on June 12. Tickets go on sale at ticketmaster.com on Friday, March 8. The show is part of the Fully Loaded Comedy Festival, according to a news release from OVG360, which oversees the…

HIGHLIGHTS: GMC Prep baseball visits Windsor Academy

GMC Prep visited Windsor on the diamond on Monday. The Bulldogs won 18-6.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – GMC Prep visited Windsor on the diamond on Monday. The Bulldogs won 18-6. 41NBC’s Justin Dierkes has the highlights. Categories: Baldwin County, Bibb County, Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, gmc prep, high school, Highlights, Macon, Milledgeville, Windsor