MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Tattnall Square faced Bethlehem Christian in the opening round of the GIAA Class 4A Playoffs. Tattnall won 73-64. 41NBC’s Justin Dierkes has the highlights. Categories: Bibb County, Local Sports, Sports Tags: bethlehem christian, GIAA, Playoffs, Tattnall Square
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WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – 93-year-old Robert Anthony Thornton made history seven decades ago at the age of 17 when he became one of the first airmen in the United States Air Force. “The first few weeks I was there, that’s when the Air Force separated from the Army,” he said, referring to the launching of the new military branch…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia’s first African American Head of Reference, Herbert Tuggle, was honored and remembered at a dedication ceremony on Wednesday for his contributions to African American history at the Washington Memorial Library. People from near and far gathered to witness the dedication of the library’s African American book collection to Tuggle, who is known as the…
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Law enforcement officers responded to a call on Monday about a suspicious package at Sparta 7 Motel, located on Augusta Highway. Hotel staff reported a black duffel bag in a “densely vegetated area” behind the hotel. Staff did not know who owned the bag or its origins, according to the Sparta Police Department. Officers say they…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The wind will pick up out of the south tomorrow, leading to more warmth and humidity around Middle Georgia. This Evening A few cirrus clouds are likely to move in this evening, clearing out sometime after midnight. Outside of that, things will be calm and mostly clear with winds coming from the south at around 5…
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Reginald Corey Grier was arrested on Tuesday for commercial burglary, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say Grier was arrested after an investigation into the burglary that took place on February 13 and 14. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says Grier had been stealing speakers from a local towing company over a course…
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies assisted a Georgia State Patrol Trooper with a traffic stop on Highway 68 North, Tennille, according to Sheriff Joel Cochran. 32-year-old Darius Rashad Stephens of Tennille was arrested Monday evening on traffic offenses. Law enforcement reported finding a firearm, cocaine and marijuana during a subsequent inventory of the vehicle. Stephens…
A 21 year old man died in a house fire in Warner RobinsMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 65-year-old man is dead after a house fire in east Macon, according to Macon-Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones. The fire happened on Tuesday night at 1426 Kitchens Street. 65-year-old Arthur Merriweather was pronounced dead at a local hospital after 9 p.m. Jones said…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all!! This morning we are starting off a bit warmer than we were at this time yesterday. Temperatures are in the low 30s this morning with a few spots in the upper 30s with clear skies. We are going to warm up into the mid to upper 60s today with plenty of…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Perry Panthers baseball team took on the Northside Eagles in Warner Robins Tuesday evening. The Panthers took advantage of wild throws and errors when they had 10 runs on just four hits by the top of the fifth. Panthers finish with 17 runs and eight hits total as they win 17-1 to improve to…
MACON/KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The first round of the GHSA girls basketball state tournament got underway on Tuesday evening. At Central High School, the Lady Chargers put on a show in front of their home crowd. They won 61-31 over Toombs County to advance to the next round. They will play the winner of Sumter County and Thompson. At Veterans…
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A State Representative has recently introduced a new bill, which would increase the penalties for passing a school bus. House Bill 1284, or “Addy’s Law,” was named after eight-year-old Adalyn Pierce of Henry County who was killed by a driver as she was crossing the road to get onto her school bus. The legislation would require…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead in Monroe County after a head-on collision. The crash happened Monday night near the intersection of Rumble Road and Highway 41. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the driver of a Chevrolet Silverado identified as Gregory Smith, crossed the center line and hit a tractor trailer head-on. Smith was pronounced dead…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – High pressure will keep calm winds and mostly sunny skies over much of Georgia Wednesday. This Evening Scattered clouds from this afternoon will work to clear out as the night draws on. Winds will remain light from the east-northeast tonight as temperatures plummet towards the freezing point. Tomorrow Some scattered cirrus clouds will likely move in…
UPDATE: The Houston County Sheriff’s Office says Mr. McCloud has been found and is safe. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing person. According to deputies, Marvin McCloud was last seen on February 11, 2024, at approximately 10:00 PM in the area of Peach Blossom Road and Highway 96…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in locating a shooting suspect. According to investigators, they’re searching for 19-year-old Daveion Hopkins, of Macon. (Photo courtesy of Bibb County Sheriff’s Office) He’s wanted in connection to an incident where a woman was shot in the parking lot of the Family Dollar on Houston Avenue…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an Aggravated Assault incident that was reported to have occurred near the intersection of O’Hara Drive South and O’Hara Drive North, at 11:49p.m Monday night. Deputies responded to a call from Atrium Health Navicent Police in reference to a child shot. When Deputies arrived, they were advised that a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all!! This morning we are starting off a bit cooler than we were at this time yesterday. Temperatures are in the low 30s this morning with a few spots in the upper 30s with clear skies. We are going to warm up into the mid 60s today with partly sunny skies. As…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Demons earned their first win of the season against Northeast Monday night. The Demons scored nine runs in the first inning to take a commanding 9-0 lead. The team put up seven more runs in the next two innings. Warner Robins won 16-1 in six innings. These two teams meet again at…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rutland baseball took on Howard on Monday afternoon. In the top of the first, the Canes put up three runs with help from the Hopkins to go up 3-0. However, in the bottom of the first, Howard puts up three runs of their own back to back to back to tie things up 3-3. In the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In a continued effort to make sure the salary of Bibb County Sheriff’s Office deputies remains competitive, Sheriff David Davis recently sent a letter to Mayor Lester Miller and Macon-Bibb County Commissioners. In the letter, he asks for a 6% raise for current and future deputies in the upcoming 2025 fiscal year budget. Sheriff Davis explains…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Residents can now cast an early vote for the Presidential Preference Primary. To cast a ballot, voters are required to show a valid ID. Early voting will be available from 8:30 am until 5:30 pm on Monday through Friday and from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on weekends. Barbara White, Poll Manager at Elaine Lucas Center,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bike Walk Macon released its 2023 impact report, highlighting its efforts to promote safe and accessible transportation options in the community. One topic that stood out in the report was the ‘Play Streets Macon’ initiative. It’s program that transforms neighborhood streets into safe and fun spaces for residents to bike and walk. The initiative typically runs…