HIGHLIGHTS: CFCA girls basketball faces Piedmont Academy in GIAA 2A semifinals

The Central Fellowship Christian Academy (CFCA) and Piedmont Academy girls basketball teams met Thursday at Brewton Parker College in the GIAA Class 2A semifinals.

MOUNT VERNON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Central Fellowship Christian Academy (CFCA) and Piedmont Academy girls basketball teams met Thursday at Brewton Parker College in the GIAA Class 2A semifinals. Piedmont won 53-41. 41NBC’s Justin Dierkes has the highlights. Categories: Bibb County, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Basketball, Central Fellowship Christian Academy, cfca, GIAA, girls, Piedmont, SEmifinals

HIGHLIGHTS: Trinity Christian boys basketball faces Brentwood School in GIAA 2A semifinals

Trinity Christian's boys basketball team faced Brentwood School Thursday in the GIAA Class 2A semifinals at Brewton Parker College.

MOUNT VERNON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Trinity Christian’s boys basketball team faced Brentwood School Thursday in the GIAA Class 2A semifinals at Brewton Parker College. 41NBC’s Justin Dierkes has the highlights. Categories: Laurens County, Local Sports, Sports, Washington County Tags: Basketball, Boys, brentwood school, Dublin, high school, Playoffs, Sandersville, SEmifinals, Trinity-Christian

UPDATE: International City Experience has been postponed

Warner Robins has postponed the first-ever International City Experience.

UPDATE (3/1) : The City of Warner Robins has postponed the International City Experience scheduled for Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Perkins Park. The event has been postponed due to the upcoming weather conditions on the originally planned date. The City of Warner Robins will provide the new date as soon as it becomes available. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ORIGINAL STORY (2/29): WARNER…

More rain expected for First Friday

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An incoming surface trough will bring more rain to Middle Georgia to kickoff the month of March. The Rest of the Evening     Cloud cover will not budge as Thursday comes to a close. Rain shower odds will increase, especially after sunset. Expect winds to remain out of the east-northeast at around 5-12 mph, gusting…

Cochran man arrested on aggravated child molestation charge

Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office urges public to report additional victims after recent arrest

COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Cochran man faces an aggravated child molestation charge after being arrested this week. According to a Facebook post by Bleckley County Sheriff Daniel Cape, deputies received a complaint on Monday indicating improper and illegal activity involving an adult male and juvenile female. An investigation led to multiple interviews of the victim and suspect, which then…

3 Bibb County high schools earn 2024 AP Honor Schools distinction

Howard, Rutland and Northeast High Schools celebrate Advanced Placement success

FileMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three Bibb County School District high schools are being recognized for their Advanced Placement (AP) efforts. According to a news release from Georgia School Superintendent Richard Woods, Howard High School was named an AP Access & Support School and an AP Stem School, while Rutland High School was named an AP Challenge School. Northeast High School…

Macon and Milledgeville Habitats partner to build homes for low-income families

New alliance aims to revive homeownership opportunities in Milledgeville-Baldwin County

(File: June 2022) A Habitat for Humanity Home built on an blight lot in the Lynnwood Estates neighborhoodMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Area Habitat for Humanity and Milledgeville-Baldwin County Habitat for Humanity announced a new partnership on Thursday aimed at bringing the Habitat mission back to Milledgeville-Baldwin County starting this spring. According to a news release, board members from both…

Unlock your tax benefits with VITA

Discover a helping hand this tax season through the United Way of Central Georgia Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Discover a helping hand this tax season through the United Way of Central Georgia Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Eligible individuals and families making $64,000 or less can access free tax preparation assistance at convenient sites like Centenary United Methodist Church, Georgia College & State University and GA VECTR (Georgia Veterans Education Career Transition) Center, thanks…

Cloudy and in the 60’s today

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to everyone! I hope the wind yesterday didn’t blow to much around your yard. This morning we are starting in the 40s with an abundance of cloud coverage. We are about 20 degrees cooler this morning than we were yesterday morning. Today we will not be as warm  as it was yesterday, with highs…

HIGHLIGHTS: Perry baseball hosts Peach County

The Panthers and Trojans met on the diamond Wednesday night in Perry.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Peach County Trojans visited the Perry Panthers Wednesday night. Perry got the 6-2 win. 41NBC’s Justin Dierkes has the highlights: Categories: Houston County, Local Sports, Peach County, Sports Tags: baseball, GHSA, Highlights, Panthers, Peach County High School, Perry High School, trojans

HIGHLIGHTS: John Milledge girls basketball faces Deerfield-Windsor in GIAA Class 3A Final Four

The John Milledge Academy girls basketball team faced Deerfield-Windsor in the GIAA Class 3A semifinals at Georgia College and State University on Wednesday. JMA fell 51-42.

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The John Milledge Academy girls basketball team faced Deerfield-Windsor in the GIAA Class 3A semifinals at Georgia College and State University on Wednesday. JMA fell 51-42. 41NBC’s Justin Dierkes has the highlights: Categories: Baldwin County, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Basketball, class 2a, deerfield-windsor, Final, four, GIAA, girls, Highlights, Hoops, john milledge academy, Milledgeville, SEmifinals

HIGHLIGHTS: Southwest boys basketball hosts Columbia in GHSA Class 2A Elite 8

The Southwest High School boys basketball team was home Wednesday night against Columbia in the GHSA Class 4A quarterfinals. The Patriots fell 55-34.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Southwest High School boys basketball team was home Wednesday night against Columbia in the GHSA Class 4A quarterfinals. The Patriots fell 55-34. 41NBC’s Justin Dierkes has the highlights from Wednesday night: Categories: Bibb County, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Basketball, Boys, Columbia, Elite 8, high school, Hoops, patriots, Quarterfinals, Southwest

HIGHLIGHTS: Baldwin boys basketball hosts Westminster in GHSA Class 4A Elite 8

The Baldwin Braves were looking to punch their ticket to the Final Four.

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Baldwin High School boys basketball team was home Wednesday night against Westminster in the GHSA Class 4A quarterfinals. The Braves won 58-48 to advance to the Final Four. They’ll face North Oconee on Saturday, March 2 at 3 p.m. at Fort Valley State University. 41NBC’s Justin Dierkes has the highlights from Wednesday night: Categories: Baldwin…

UPDATE: Man who escaped police custody in Telfair County now in custody

The man who escaped police custody last week is now in custody, according to Telfair County Sheriff Sim Davidson.

UPDATE (2/28) – The man who escaped police custody last week is now in custody, according to Telfair County Sheriff Sim Davidson. “I am pleased to share that Mr. Clark was located in McRae-Helena this evening and was promptly taken into custody without incident and then transported to the Telfair County Detention Center,” Davidson wrote in a Facebook post on…

UPDATE: Woman arrested in connection with reported kidnapping attempt at High Falls State Park

The alleged kidnapping occurred on Monday, February 19, 2024, at 4:30 pm.

Kara Grace Christopher (Photo: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (2/28) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office arrested Kara Christopher and charged her with kidnapping. They say this is in connection with the alleged kidnapping that occurred last week in High Falls. She is currently being held without bond. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ORIGINAL STORY (2/21): MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Deputies are investigating an…

HIGHLIGHTS: Mercer baseball hosts Florida A&M

The Bears had won six straight since a season-opening loss to Toledo.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mercer baseball team had had won six straight since a season-opening loss to Toledo. They made it seven wins in a row Tuesday night, beating Florida A&M 4-3. 41NBC’s Justin Dierkes has the highlights. Categories: Bibb County, Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Bears, Bibb County, college, Florida A&M, Highlights, Macon, Mercer

HIGHLIGHTS: Central baseball visits Rutland

The Chargers (0-5) were looking for their first win of the season Tuesday night against Rutland (4-0).

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Chargers (0-5) were looking for their first win of the season Tuesday night against Rutland (4-0), but the Hurricanes remained unbeaten with a 10-1 win. 41NBC’s Justin Dierkes has the highlights. Categories: Bibb County, Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Bibb County, Central Chargers, high school, Highlights, Macon, rutland hurricanes

HIGHLIGHTS: Jones County girls basketball hosts Midtown in GHSA 5A Elite 8

Jones County's season came to an end on Tuesday with a 58-37 loss to Midtown in the GHSA Class 5A quarterfinals.

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Jones County’s season came to an end on Tuesday with a 58-37 loss to Midtown in the GHSA Class 5A quarterfinals. Categories: Jones County, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Basketball, Elite 8, GHSA, girls, Gray, Greyhounds, Highlights, Jones County, Playoffs, Quarterfinals

Eastman Police asking for help as car break-ins spike

According to Chief Billy Cooper, there were 10 break-ins last month and 13 have been reported so far this month.

EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Eastman Police Department is asking the community for help after a recent surge in car break-ins. According to Police Chief Billy Cooper, the break-ins began in December and have increased since. According to Chief Cooper, there were 10 break-ins last month, and 13 have been reported so far this month. He says a lack of…

Forsyth PD: Suspects caught after armed robbery

Three people were arrested after an armed robbery at 464 W. Main Street in Forsyth.

Jamari Johnson and Christian Heath (Photos: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office)FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Three people were arrested after an armed robbery at 464 W. Main Street in Forsyth on Tuesday, according to a Forsyth Police Department news release. The release says Officer Taylor and Officer Rodriguez responded to an armed robbery. Officer Taylor arrived on scene and made contacts with…

Forsyth PD: Motorcyclist dies in Monday crash

A motorcyclist is dead after a crash Monday afternoon in Forsyth.

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A motorcyclist is dead after a crash Monday afternoon in Forsyth. A Forsyth Police Department news release says it happened at 260 Tift College Drive just after 2 p.m. Police say officers arrived and located an accident at the rear of a parking lot involving the motorcycle and an SUV. The motorcyclist, who police did not…

Cold front to bring rain to Middle Georgia tomorrow

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An incoming cold front will bring strong winds, showers, and perhaps a thunderstorm or two to Middle Georgia Wednesday. The Rest of the Evening Skies will remain mostly cloudy through this evening and tonight. It will be a very warm night as a result with temperatures dipping only into the lower 60s and upper 50s. The…