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…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Scattered clouds are likely Tuesday over the northern half of the region along with slim odds for a small shower. The Rest of the Evening Clouds from earlier around Middle Georgia have cleared, and skies will stay that way through this evening and most of tonight. Temperatures will plummet to around the freezing point ahead of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers Sergeant Greg Thomas visited 41Today to highlight the five most wanted suspects right now. Crimestoppers partners with media organizations, police departments and other law enforcement agencies in eight Middle Georgia counties to provide anonymous rewards for tips that lead to criminal arrests. Can you help track down the following suspects? Michelle Bridges, female. She’s…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Deputies from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrested a suspect who was caught in the act of stealing from a local businesses. Deputies arrested a 16-year-old male at Mercer Vape and Tobacco. The address of the business is 3706 Mercer University Drive. The burglary happened Friday evening, at 11 p.m. Deputies said, they apprehended the teen…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all!! Happy President’s Day!! This morning we are off to a chilly start with temperatures in the 30s and 40s with a bit of cloud coverage across Middle Georgia. This afternoon the clouds will leave and give us plenty of sunshine with highs in the low 60s. Overnight we are clear and…
Tammie Ward (Photo: Washington County Sheriff’s Office)TENNILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Washington County Sheriff’s Office makes two arrests and needs your helping find another suspect in what it calls an ongoing theft ring across surrounding counties. According to Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran, 54-year-old Tammie Ward is wanted for her involvement in the theft ring. The two people arrested in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Stratford Eagles and Tattnall Square Trojans met Friday night at Stratford with the District 6 championship up for grabs. Stratford won 81-80. 41NBC’s Justin Dierkes has the highlights. Categories: Bibb County, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Basketball, Boys, Championship, District 6, Final, GIAA, Highlights, Stratford, Tattnall Square
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Lady Vikings and Trojans met Friday night at Stratford Academy. FPD won 49-40. 41NBC’s Justin Dierkes has the highlights. Categories: Bibb County, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Basketball, District 6, FPD, GIAA, girls, Highlights, John Milledge, trojans, Vikings
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Baldwin Bravettes faced Griffin in the region championship game Friday night at Howard High School. Baldwin took the crown with a 62-37 win. 41NBC’s Justin Dierkes has the highlights. Categories: Baldwin County, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Baldwin, Basketball, girls, Griffin, Highlights, region Tournament, regional
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Baldwin Braves faced Spalding in the region championship game Friday night at Howard High School. The Braves took the crown with a 77-69 win. 41NBC’s Justin Dierkes has the highlights. Categories: Baldwin County, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Baldwin, Basketball, Boys, Championship, region Tournament, spalding
Ricky Weaver (Photo: Montezuma Police Department)UPDATE: (2/16) – Rick Weaver was taken into custody at the 8 Inn Hotel in Americus on Friday by members of the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, Montezuma/Oglethorpe Police Departments and the GBI Drug Task Force. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ORIGINAL STORY: MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Police in Montezuma and Oglethorpe are looking for a man wanted in connection…
Photos: Monroe County Sheriff’s OfficeFORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is now in custody, facing several drug charges after being arrested on Friday. A Monroe County Sheriff’s Office news release says deputies arrived at a home in the Indian Springs Drive area and saw James Eric Rogers outside. As deputies exited their vehicles, they say Rogers tried to run, but…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Third grade students at Alexander II Magnet School teamed up with Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful to plant seedlings at Tattnall Square Park on Georgia Arbor Day. The event aimed to raise awareness about the importance and benefits of trees in our environment. Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful hopes activities like this will plant a seed early on in the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An incoming cold front will bring cloudy skies and showers to Middle Georgia, stalling out to the south and keeping clouds around all weekend. The Rest of the Evening Skies will remain overcast tonight with the possibility for a couple of showers around the region, especially in the southern counties. Wind will begin to increase from…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all happy Friday to everyone. This morning the clouds are in the area with temperatures in the mid 40s to low 50s. This afternoon we will see the chance of a few stray showers with temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s. A cold front will bring the chance of a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Grady played host to the boys and girls GIAA District 6 basketball tournaments on Thursday. 41NBC’s Justin Dierkes was there and has the highlights. Stratford boys 68, Mount de Sales 41: FPD girls 57, Stratford 32: Tattnall Square boys 55, John Milledge 50: John Milledge girls 38, Tattnall Square 31: Categories: Bibb…
ARABI, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Michigan man faces charges in Crisp County after a traffic stop on Valentine’s Day. According to the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy stopped 48-year-old Milo Yarbourough of Royal Oak, Michigan, on GA 401/I-75 near mile marker 92 for failing to maintain lane. During the stop, a license check revealed Yarbourough had multiple felony warrants…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Tax season is upon us, and for some taxpayers around Middle Georgia, the dread of filing their taxes is even greater this year due to the uncertain status of the Child Tax Credit. The new Child Tax Credit focuses on helping children in low-income families by allowing lower-income families to claim more of the refundable portion…
File: 2021FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fort Valley State University (FVSU) is set to undergo a renovation project for three of its major buildings: Founders Hall, Lyons, and Bywaters. All of them were built between 1929 and 1966. The renovation project aims to provide modern amenities to students and faculty members, ensuring the campus has everything it needs for current…
UPDATE (2/15) – Bibb County investigators arrested 43-year-old April Powell of Macon in connection with the shooting death of 49-year-old Ernestine Frye. Powell was taken from Investigation Headquarters to the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center. She faces a charge of murder and currently does not have a bond. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman is dead after being shot Wednesday…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to everyone!! This morning we are a few degrees warmer than yesterday in the mid 30s to low 40s. There are also a few clouds across the area which is why temperatures are a bit warmer this morning. Sunshine will continue today with temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s. Temperatures will be…