Trinity Christian Girls’ Soccer Team Falls in the GIAA 2A State Championship Game

Lady Crusaders were hoping to win their first-ever GISA/GIAA girls soccer state title.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Trinity Christian Lady Crusaders lost to Westminster Christian in a penalty kick shootout in the GIAA Girls’ 2A Soccer State Championship. Westminster scored the only goal of the first half, taking a 1-0 lead. In the second half, Trinity tied the game at 1-1. With 20 seconds left in regulation, the Lady Crusaders received a…

FPD Girls’ Soccer Team Wins GIAA 4A State Title

FPD wins its first GISA/GIAA girls soccer state title since 2007.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The FPD Lady Vikings defeated Stratford Academy 4-0 to secure their first GISA/GIAA girls’ soccer state title since 2007. Despite Stratford being favored in the all-Macon championship game, FPD was awarded a penalty kick 80 seconds into the game, which they scored, giving them a significant momentum boost. Eight minutes into the second half, FPD was once…

UPDATE: Suspect arrested in connection with fatal accident in Bibb County

A joint effort between the Bibb County Sheriff's Office and the Cobb County Police Department resulted in the arrest of 30-year-old Link Pair, who deputies say is connected with the death of 48-year-old Hoa Tran.

Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE (5/12) –  A joint effort between the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office and the Cobb County Police Department resulted in the arrest of 30-year-old Link Pair, who deputies say is connected with the death of 48-year-old Hoa Tran. The sheriff’s office said the investigation led authorities to determine Pair was involved in the fatal accident. He was…

Macon restaurants gear up for Mother’s Day celebrations

With Mother's Day approaching this Sunday, Macon restaurants are preparing special events and menus to celebrate and honor moms.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With Mother’s Day approaching this Sunday, Macon restaurants are preparing special events and menus to celebrate and honor moms. H&H, a local restaurant, is hosting a Mother’s Day market featuring several vendors, live music and activities for kids. “We wouldn’t be here without mothers,” General Manager Tangie Myers said. “They have sacrificed for their whole family….

First responders in Houston County now equipped with life saving medication

Naloxone nasal spray kits were distributed to all members of the Warner Robins Police Department, Fire Department and Emergency Medical Technicians last month.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With narcotics overdoses on the rise in Houston County, first responders now have a way to rapidly reverse the effects of opioids thanks to county leaders. In Houston County, members of the Warner Robins Police Department and Fire Department, as well as Emergency Medical Technicians, all received Narcan kits from the county Health Department in…

Macon community honors fallen law enforcement ahead of National Police Week

In honor of National Police Week, which runs from May 14 through 20, the Bibb County Sheriff's Office and the community gathered on Friday for the Annual Peace Officers Memorial Day program at Public Safety Park in downtown Macon.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In honor of National Police Week, which runs from May 14 through 20, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office and the community gathered on Friday for the Annual Peace Officers Memorial Day program at Public Safety Park in downtown Macon. The event paid tribute to law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty….

Macon community rallies to curb violence with ‘Just Walk Away’ Initiative

As crime continues to plague Macon, with a 2021 Neighborhood Scout report revealing a 1 in 92 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime, community members are rallying behind a new initiative to combat the issue.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As crime continues to plague Macon, with a 2021 Neighborhood Scout report revealing a 1 in 92 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime, community members are rallying behind a new initiative to combat the issue. Herbert Dennard created the Just Walk Away Initiative, which focuses on resolving conflicts without resorting to violence. District Attorney…

Bibb Sheriff’s Office needs your help locating missing woman

Investigators say 56-year-old Cecelia Darlene Johnson was last seen by friends at her home on Liberty Church Road on May 2.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs your help finding a missing woman. Investigators say 56-year-old Cecelia Darlene Johnson was last seen by friends at her home on Liberty Church Road on May 2. Johnson was reported missing on Friday after Johnson’s friends could not find her.  According to her friends, she has mental health issues and…

UPDATE: Blue Bird workers in Fort Valley vote to join United Steelworkers Union

Workers at the Blue Bird Corporation in Fort Valley voted on Friday to join the United Steelworkers (USW) union, with approximately 1,400 workers becoming part of the USW after a successful organizing effort.

UPDATE (5/12) –  Workers at the Blue Bird Corporation in Fort Valley voted on Friday to join the United Steelworkers (USW) union, with approximately 1,400 workers becoming part of the USW after a successful organizing effort. United Steelworkers International President Tom Conway welcomed the Blue Bird workers. “We’re proud that Blue Bird workers chose to join our union,” Conway said. “We’re…

Ask Angi: How to keep pests out of your home

Now that the weather is getting warmer, you may notice some uninvited guests in your home. Kevin Witt, owner of Witt Pest Control and Angi Pro is here to show you how to keep your home pest free. He’ll walk you through how to catch signs of a household pest issue early. Most people realize they have a pest problem…

Morning Business Report: Twitter has a new mystery CEO

Twitter owner Elon Musk recently announced that he picked a new chief executive, but did not name the person. The Wall Street Journal reports that NBCUniversal’s Head of Advertising, Linda Yaccarino, is in talks to become Twitter’s new CEO. Meanwhile, Twitter insiders are routing for the current Head of Trust and Safety, Ella Irwin. Whoever the new CEO is, they…

Mercer Women’s Lacrosse team to play in its fifth consecutive NCAA National Tournament

Mercer will face Notre Dame on Friday, May 12, at 7 p.m. in Gainesville, Florida.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –For the fifth consecutive season, excluding the canceled 2020 COVID-19 year, the Mercer women’s lacrosse team has captured its conference tournament title, thus sending them to the NCAA National Tournament. Unfortunately for the Bears, they are still looking to earn their first national tournament victory. “We’ve been working for it for four years now, and every time…

New Macon distillery plans to revive spirits, restore ecosystem

Longleaf Distillery, the first craft distillery in Macon's history, has opened its doors with a dual mission to revive old spirit recipes and help restore the lost ecosystem of longleaf pine forests across Middle and South Georgia.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Longleaf Distillery, the first craft distillery in Macon’s history, has opened its doors with a dual mission to revive old spirit recipes and help restore the lost ecosystem of longleaf pine forests across Middle and South Georgia. Owner Will Morrison aims to showcase the distillery’s products throughout Middle Georgia and collaborate with Piedmont Brewery and Fall…

More than 12,000 dogs competing in this weekend’s Crossroads of Georgia Cluster Dog Show

The Crossroads of Georgia Cluster Dog Show is happening Thursday through Sunday at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Perry.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Crossroads of Georgia Cluster Dog Show is happening Thursday through Sunday at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Perry. More than 12,000 dogs are expected to compete, and all breeds are recognized by the American Kennel Club.  The Crossroads of Georgia Cluster Dog Show began in 1999 when the Macon Kennel Club partnered with the…

Macon Area Habitat for Humanity helps 3 more families achieve homeownership

Macon Area Habitat for Humanity has helped three more people, including Sherome Harris and Erica Waller, become first-time homeowners, changing their financial futures and providing much-needed stability.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Area Habitat for Humanity has helped three more people, including Sherome Harris and Erica Waller, become first-time homeowners, changing their financial futures and providing much-needed stability. Both Harris and Waller had struggled to find affordable housing. “I was renting a house for four and a half years, and the rent just kept going up,” Harris…

Deputies investigating armed robbery at Pio Nono auto parts store

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)– The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a commercial armed robbery that took place at O’Reilly Auto Parts on Pio Nono Ave Wednesday night. The BCSO says two masked men, covered in dark clothing entered the  store around at 9:44p.m. brandishing firearms. The men demanded money from the cashier. After receiving an undisclosed amount of money, the suspects…

Tech Report: Alphabet unveils AI ‘snapshots’

Alphabet made several artificial intelligence announcements at its I/O developer conference. Alphabet also announced a new large language model, called Palm 2, which is powering 25 new products and features that the company is rolling out. The new model can write code, similar to ChatGPT, and currently supports more than 100 languages. Insurance is another industry that’s going high tech….

GBI investigating suicide of former Gray Mayor Stephen Tingen

FORSYTH, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)– The GBI is investigating the death of the former Mayor of Gray, Stephen Tingen. According to Monroe County Sheriff Brad Freeman, the Sheriff’s Office asked the GBI to look into the death of the former Mayor, who deputies say shot himself while deputies were serving a search warrant at his home in Forsyth last Thursday. Freeman says Tingen…

Person struck by vehicle on Russell Parkway

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A victim who was struck by a vehicle this morning on Russell Parkway in Warner Robins is now being transported to Atrium Health Navicent in Macon. According to a release from the Warner Robins Police Department, it happened in the 700 block of Russell Parkway around 6am. When crews arrived the victim appeared unresponsive. The…

Bleckley County clinches a spot in the GHSA A Division I State Final Four (highlights)

Bleckley County will host Irwin County in the GHSA A Division I Final Four.

COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bleckley County Royals swept Social Circle in the doubleheader to advance to the GHSA A Division I State Playoffs Final Four. The Royals won game one 6-3 and game two 6-4 behind a game-clinching home run by Eli Mullis in the ninth inning. Bleckley County will host Irwin County in the semifinals on May 16….

Tattnall Square Academy upsets Stratford Academy to advance to the GIAA 4A Boys Soccer State Championship (highlights)

Tattnall Square Academy will face St. Anne-Pacelli in the 4A state finals.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Tattnall Square Academy boys soccer team upset Stratford Academy 4-3 in the GIAA 4A Soccer State Final Four to advance to the championship game. Stratford had beaten Tattnall twice in the regular season, but the Trojans got their revenge when it mattered most. Tattnall will look to win its first boys GIAA/GISA soccer state championship…

UPDATE: Watson Blvd./GA Hwy. 247 intersection closed until next week after train collision

According to the Warner Robins Police Department, Norfolk Southern says it will not have the railroad crossing repaired until May 16 due to the fabrication process of the crossing guard.

MGNUPDATE (9:52 p.m.) – According to the Warner Robins Police Department, Norfolk Southern says it will not have the railroad crossing repaired until May 16 due to the fabrication process of the crossing guard. WRPD says the Watson Blvd./Georgia Highway 247 intersection will be closed until repairs are complete. Police say barriers and detour signs have been posted. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ UPDATE (6…

Scattered storms possible Thursday with highs in the 80s

A stationary boundary that has set up over our area will be the starting point for a few storms Thursday afternoon. A few storms could become severe.

It was a warm and pleasant day across Middle Georgia with just a few isolated showers popping up this afternoon. A cold front stalled over our area this afternoon, leaving dry, stable air north of the boundary. Overnight, clouds will start to push in, helping to keep lows mainly in the mid and upper 60s. Tomorrow will bring a similar…