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YouthUp Inc. launches monthly meetings with parents and teens

YouthUp Inc., a Macon non-profit, is taking steps to provide a safe space for parents and teens to come together and discuss issues that teenagers are facing in today's world.
Fiona King,

Photo: Facebook/YouthUp Inc.MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — YouthUp Inc., a Macon non-profit, is taking steps to provide a safe space for parents and teens to come together and discuss issues that teenagers are facing in today’s world. In collaboration with the Macon Violence Prevention initiative and the county’s Parks and Recreation Department, YouthUp is now offering an opportunity for monthly conversations….

Georgia Southern Eagles Vs Mercer Bears Softball
Local Sports, Sports

HIGHLIGHTS: Mercer falls to Georgia Southern 4-1

The Mercer Bears (19-22) were defeated by the Georgia Southern Eagles (22-18) by a score of 4-1
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mercer Bears (19-22) were defeated by the Georgia Southern Eagles (22-18) by a score of 4-1 Wednesday night at Sikes Field. The Eagles put up a home run to start in the top second, but Mercer responded with an RBI double to left center field from Alyssa Woods to bring home Janessa Plummer and…
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Warner Robins Police Chief urges community action after Tuesday’s deadly shooting

A warrant has been issued for a teenager accused of shooting and killing a man at a convenience store in Warner Robins on Tuesday afternoon.
Fiona King,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A warrant has been issued for a teenager accused of shooting and killing a man at a convenience store in Warner Robins on Tuesday afternoon. Kidnapping, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm or commission of a crime and malice murder are the charges 18-year-old Javon Charles faces, according to Warner Robins Police Chief Wayne Fisher….
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: 2 charged in shooting that left man dead in 2023

Two men are now charged in connection with the death of 47-year-old Ishmael Hassan Saleem in 2023.
41NBC Web Producer,

UPDATE (4/17/24): Two men are now charged in connection with the death of 47-year-old Ishmael Hassan Saleem in 2023. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says investigators served arrest warrants last month for 37-year-old Shaun Mills and 40-year-old Terrell Ugean Mills. Both men have yet to be extradited to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Shaun Mills is currently in…

Two Men And A Truck Host Annual Movers For Moms Event
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Two Men and a Truck host annual Movers for Moms event

The collected donations are for women and children who are victims of domestic abuse.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two Men and a Truck will be hosting the annual Movers for Moms event, benefiting moms at the Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia. The event is officially underway and donations will be collected until Mother’s Day, then distributed after. The collected donations are for women and children who are victims of domestic abuse. Johnathan Cuttino, franchise…

Rutland Vs Crawford Baseball
Local Sports, Sports

HIGHLIGHTS: Crawford County wins big over Rutland 20-14

The Crawford County Eagles (19-6) defeat the Rutland Hurricanes (18-3) by a score of 20-14
Justin Dierkes,

ROBERTA, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Crawford County Eagles (19-6) defeat the Rutland Hurricanes (18-3) by a score of 20-14. Ten runs scored in the second inning alone by both teams contributed to the huge score. Rutland faces ACE next on Thursday and Crawford County heads to Schley County Wednesday. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Crawford County, Crawford County Eagles…

Peach Vs Ace
Local Sports, Sports

HIGHLIGHTS: ACE grabs comeback victory over Peach County

The ACE Gryphons (21-6) score three unanswered runs, including two in the seventh inning, to beat the Peach County Trojans (18-10) by a final score of 3-2
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The ACE Gryphons (22-6) score three unanswered runs, including two in the seventh inning, to beat the Peach County Trojans (18-10) by a final score of 3-2. First Basemen Cody Colters brought home the first run for ACE on a single error in the bottom fifth. Then, brought in the second run on a line…

Lakiesha Renee Wilson
Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Georgia News, Local News, WMGT

UPDATE: Arrest made in connection with fatal shooting at Haven Inn and Suites

A person is now in custody in connection with a shooting last week on Holiday Drive North that left 28-year-old Anthonio Dewayne McNeill dead.
Monica Diaz-Meek, Tucker Sargent,

Lakiesha Renee Wilson (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (4/16/24): A person is now in custody in connection with a shooting last week on Holiday Drive North that left 28-year-old Anthonio Dewayne McNeill dead. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says the sheriff’s office’s gang unit and members of the U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force took 36-year-old Lakiesha…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb Commission approves $2 million jail improvement measure from commissary funds

Commissioners voted Tuesday to reallocate funds for installing magnetic locks and essential service improvements at the Bibb County Jail.
Tucker Sargent,

FileMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed an ordinance Tuesday to reallocate $2 million from the Sheriff’s Commissary Fund to continue jail improvements, including the installation of advanced magnetic locks and essential repairs. During Tuesday’s pre-commission meeting, Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller said half of the funds would be used for updating locks that haven’t been…
Crime, Featured, Georgia News, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

UPDATE: Warner Robins Police say 1 dead, another injured after Tuesday afternoon shooting

The Warner Robins Police Department has identified one of the victims in Tuesday's deadly shooting as 24-year-old Zephaniah Langston. Police believed earlier in the investigation that a 15-year-old was killed in the incident.
Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (4/17/2024 2:20 p.m.): Investigators have determined that 18-year-old Javon Charles and 24-year-old Zephaniah Langston were the only people involved in the shooting. According to Warner Robins Police Chief Wayne Fisher, charges against Charles are pending and include: malice murder, kidnapping, aggravated assault, and possession of a weapon during commission of a crime. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ UPDATE (9:15 p.m.): The Warner Robins…

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Houston County deputies seek woman in $4,000 credit union fraud case

The Houston County Sheriff's Office is looking for help identifying a woman who deputies say fraudulently withdrew $4,000 from three separate Robins Financial Credit Unions.
Tucker Sargent,

Photos: Houston County Sheriff’s OfficeWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County Sheriff’s Office is looking for help identifying a woman who deputies say fraudulently withdrew $4,000 from three separate Robins Financial Credit Unions. A sheriff’s office Facebook post on Tuesday stated the transactions happened on December 5, 2023. Call the Houston County Sheriff’s Office at (478) 542-2115 or Macon…
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Old Book Sale starts Thursday in Perry

Organizers of the Old Book Sale say shoppers can expect to have 90,000 books to choose from at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry.
Denise Turner,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Right now, the Baby Barn at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry is filled with empty tables. But by Thursday, it will be covered with 90,000 books, broken down into 60 categories for book lovers to choose from. “We have books laid out in more than 60 categories, like cookbooks, and mystery and religion,” President of…
Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Georgia News, Local News, WMGT

High speed chase ends with 2 arrests on Northside Drive

The incident is still under investigation.
Finn Balfour,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Two arrests have been made after The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office and Georgia State Patrol recovered a stolen car. On April 16, 2024, officers spotted the car heading south on Riverside Drive. Deputies say when they tried to stop the vehicle, the driver refused. The Georgia State Patrol joined the pursuit, and law enforcement was able to…

Strawberry Festival
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Dickey Farms prepares for upcoming Strawberry Festival

There will be strawberry picking, live music, food trucks and a kid zone that is $7.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MUSELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dickey Farms will be hosting their annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday, April 20th. Admission is free for those attending. There will be strawberry picking, live music, food trucks and a kid zone that is $7. Lee Dickey, Owner of Dickey Farms says there will be 30 to 40 vendors at the festival. The event begins at…

Decision 2024: Meet Sheriff David Davis, Candidate For Bibb County Sheriff
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Decision 2024: Meet Sheriff David Davis, candidate for Bibb County Sheriff

Early voting begins April 29 and ends on May 17. Election Day will be May 21.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Four candidates are qualified for the upcoming Bibb County Sheriff election. David Davis, DeAndre Hall, Chris Paul and Chris Patterson are competing to fill the seat held by David Davis since 2012. Sheriff David Davis is seeking re-election for a possible 4th term. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with each candidate ahead of the May 21 election….
Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Georgia News, Local News, WMGT

Shooting suspect facing murder charge after victim dies in hospital

Deputies say Robert Pleasant was shot in a gas station during an altercation.
Finn Balfour,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Edwardo Eugene Bigelow Junior faces a murder charge without bond after 64-year-old Robert Pleasant died from his injuries. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting happened around 8 a.m. on April 7 at the Sunoco on 2691 Log Cabin Drive after an altercation broke out inside the store. When deputies arrived, they found Pleasant suffering…

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Decision 2024: Meet DeAndre Hall, candidate for Bibb County Sheriff

Early voting begins April 29 and ends on May 17. Election Day will be May 21.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Four candidates are qualified for the upcoming Bibb County Sheriff election. DeAndre Hall, David Davis, Chris Paul and Chris Patterson are competing to fill the seat held by David Davis since 2012. DeAndre Hall has been in law enforcement for 14 years and is currently a Fort Valley Investigator. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with each candidate…

Another Day In The 80s With Clouds
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Another day in the 80s with clouds

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-  Good morning! I hope everyone is having a good day so far. Today, we’re starting off with mild temperatures in the upper 50s to low 60s under mostly clear skies. As the day progresses, we’ll see a rapid warm-up into the mid 80s with partly cloudy skies. By Wednesday and Thursday, expect mostly cloudy conditions with temperatures…

West Laurens Wins The Ghsa Aaaa Area Two Region Championship In 11 Innings
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HIGHLIGHTS: West Laurens goes 11 innings to win Region Championship

The West Laurens Raiders (17-8, 11-0) defeat the Perry Panthers (19-5, 9-2) with seven unanswered runs to win the GHSA AAAA Area Two Region Championship 7-6 in 11 innings
Justin Dierkes,

DEXTER, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The West Laurens Raiders (17-8, 11-0) defeat the Perry Panthers (19-5, 9-2) with seven unanswered runs to win the GHSA AAAA Area Two Region Championship 7-6 in 11 innings. In a game that had everything, this game exceeded expectations on all levels. Perry went up 5-0 in the Top 1st after a grand slam from…

Strawberry Pic
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Middle Georgia’s strawberry season underway; peach prospects look promising

Lane Southern Orchards optimistic about strawberry yield, upcoming peach season
Fiona King,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Spring is here, and with it comes strawberry season in Georgia. Tyler Wainwright, the farm manager at Lane Southern Orchards, says the season is looking good so far. He says the goal is for each plant to produce about 2 1/2 pounds of strawberries, and they are on track to hit that target. The process…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

More heat and humidity start to arrive Tuesday

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will reach the 80s again in the afternoon as rain odds and cloud cover start to rise. The Rest of the Evening Mostly clear skies will see a bit more clouds arrive heading into tonight. It should be a mix of high and mid-level clouds, especially leading up to Tuesday morning. Low temperatures will be…

Salvation Army Golf Tournament 2024
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Macon golfers tee off at Salvation Army charity event

A day after the Masters Tournament wrapped up in Augusta, local golfers hit the course at Brickyard Country Club in Macon for a good cause.
Tucker Sargent,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A day after the Masters Tournament wrapped up in Augusta, local golfers hit the course at Brickyard Country Club in Macon for a good cause. More than 30 teams competed in the Salvation Army of Greater Macon’s 4th annual Charity Golf Tournament. Funds raised Monday will go toward making positive change for homeless…

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Town of Dexter preparing for return of Possum Hollow Festival

The festival is Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Possum Hollow Ballfield.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

DEXTER, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Possum Hollow Festival is set to return to Laurens County after more than a decade hiatus. The festival is Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Possum Hollow Ballfield. Emmett Waite, Mayor of Dexter, says there will be 85 vendors and a car show at the Possum Hollow Festival. Waite says…
Bibb County, Featured, Georgia News, Local News, WMGT

Man killed in early morning house fire

77-year-old man died on the scene from fire related injuries and a 66-year-old woman was taken to the hospital.
Finn Balfour,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead after a house fire early Monday morning, according to the Bibb County Fire Department . Crews responded to the call at 3:10 a.m. in the 100 block of Gardener Street. When crews arrived,  they reported heavy flames in the front of the home. Crews were able to locate the two people inside…