Highlights: Fort Valley State Women’s Basketball Hosts Allen University
Local Sports, Peach County, Sports

HIGHLIGHTS: Fort Valley State women’s basketball hosts Allen University

FVSU had won seven of its last eight going into a home matchup with Allen University.
Justin Dierkes,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)  – The Fort Valley State University women’s basketball team hosted Allen University (8-13, 4-11 SIAC) Monday night. The Wildcats (12-8, 10-5 SIAC), who trailed by 21 at the half, fought back in the second half, but lost 66-58. 41NBC’s Justin Dierkes has the highlights. Categories: Local Sports, Peach County, Sports Tags: allen university, Fort Valley, Fort…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Middle Georgia florists prepare for Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day is projected to see spending of $25.8 billion this year, according to the National Retail Federation.
Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and flower shops around Middle Georgia are gearing up for the rush of customers. According to a recent study, 39 percent of people plan to buy flowers this year, which means florists are working around the clock to get flowers prepped and orders out the door. Vanessa Glover, the…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

Milledgeville’s Oconee River Greenway closed due to flooding, streets expected to flood tonight

Sinclair Dam floodgates open; Milledgeville streets at flood risk
Tucker Sargent,

Photos: Milledgeville PoliceMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Milledgeville Police say the Oconee River Greenway is closed until further notice due to flooding. Four floodgates have been opened at Sinclair Dam “with the possibility of more opening later tonight,” police said in a Facebook post Monday afternoon. Police say the following streets are expected to flood tonight: Underwood Road at Pumping Station…
Crawford County, Featured, Local News

Portion of Highway 80 W in Crawford County closed due to flooding

Sheriff Lewis Walker says the road is closed near Hopewell Road.
Tucker Sargent,

CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A portion of Highway 80 W in Crawford County is closed due to flooding. Crawford County Sheriff Lewis Walker said in a Facebook post just before 4:30 that the portion of the road that is closed is near the Hopewell Road intersection. That’s all the information we have right now. Check back for updates. Categories:…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Wet pattern to clear out tonight, sunnier days ahead

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The system that has brought the Peach State plenty of rain the past few days will finally clear out tonight. The Rest of the Evening Middle Georgia has received more than its fair share of rain over the past 48 hour. Most of the region received between 3 and 4 inches, resulting in widespread flash flooding…

Forsyth's Malik Herring Wins His 2nd Super Bowl With The Chiefs
Featured, Local News, Local Sports, Monroe County, Sports

‘Shoutout to Forsyth’: Malik Herring wins second Super Bowl with Chiefs

"Shoutout to Forsyth, man," he said. "Thank y'all for believing in me," Malik Herring said after the game.
Tucker Sargent,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Forsyth’s Malik Herring has only been in the National Football League (NFL) for three seasons, and he already has two Super Bowl rings! The Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in Las Vegas Sunday night to capture back-to-back Super Bowl titles. Malik’s mom, Sabrina, shared photos of Malik with his family and the…

Flooding A Concern Today
Featured, Local News, Weather

Flooding the main concern today

Chris Denmark,

MACON, GA (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to everyone hope you all had a great weekend. This morning we have seen heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. This morning we have already seen 2-3 inches of rain. A flash flood warning is in effect for Bibb, Monroe, Jones, Houston, Peach, and Twiggs counties to see an additional 2-3 inches of rainfall. Overall not very…

Screenshot Peach County
Local Sports, Monroe County, Peach County, Sports

HIGHLIGHTS: Mary Persons girls basketball visits Peach County

The Bulldogs and Trojans met Friday night in Fort Valley
Tucker Sargent,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mary Persons girls basketball team traveled to Fort Valley Friday to face the Peach County Trojans. 41NBC’s Justin Dierkes has the highlights.   Categories: Local Sports, Monroe County, Peach County, Sports Tags: Girls basketball, Highlights, mary persons, Peach County

Glock Stolen
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon teen arrested with stolen gun

According to a report from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, several juveniles were stealing items from store shelves and threatening to shoot up a Houston Avenue business.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Bibb County Sheriff deputy recenlty arrested a 16-year-old with a stolen Glock. (Photo courtesy of the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page) According to a report from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, several juveniles were stealing items from store shelves and threatening to shoot up a Houston Avenue business. Deputies say when they attempted to…
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Houston County Sheriff’s Office warns residents of new scam

Deputies say the scammers are using actual deputies' names and telling people they have unpaid fines or warrants, and asking fore money.
Clayton Poulnott,

HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Houston County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a recent scam. Deputies say the scammers are using actual deputies’ names and telling people they have unpaid fines or warrants, and asking fore money. According to the Sheriff’s Office, it will never call you to ask for money or tell you you have a warrant….

Tim
Crawford County, Featured, Local News

Crawford County Sheriff Lewis Walker responds to community support following deputy’s death

The 40-year-old deputy died after a crash on Marshall Mill Road in Crawford County.
Fiona King,

CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Crawford County Sheriff Lewis Walker is reacting to support received from Middle Georgia and the rest of the state following the death Tuesday of 40-year-old Timothy Rivers. The 40-year-old deputy died after a crash on Marshall Mill Road in Crawford County. “When you lose someone in a tragic accident, it’s tough, but the support that…
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Domestic dispute in Warner Robins ends in shooting, 68-year-old hospitalized

A 68-year-old man is in the hospital after a domestic dispute led to a shooting on Friday night.
Tucker Sargent,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 68-year-old man is in the hospital after a domestic dispute led to a shooting on Friday night. According to a Warner Robins Police Department (WRPD) news release, officers responded to a call at 109 Gordon Street around 5 p.m. Police say the caller, identified only as a 60-year-old woman, reported she had shot her…

Cabbage Pic
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb County Mentors Project distributes 40,000 pounds of cabbage

The Mentors Project of Bibb County delivered 40,000 pounds of cabbage to the community outside Luther Williams Field on Friday.
Katherine Miranda,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mentors Project of Bibb County delivered 40,000 pounds of cabbage to the community outside Luther Williams Field on Friday. People gathered with bags and boxes ready to pack up cabbages to store for food at home. June O’ Neal, the executive director of the Bibb County Mentors Project, says these food donations help reduce food…

Fred Lee Roberts Booking Photo Gfx
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: FBI says all 3 wanted suspects are now in custody

Mitchell Robinson has been taken into custody, according to the FBI.
Clayton Poulnott,

Fred Lee Roberts (Photo: FBI)UPDATE (2/9 – 3:15 p.m.) –  Mitchell Robinson has been taken into custody, according to the FBI. “FBI Atlanta would like to thank everyone who helped spread the word of the Wanted Posters,” the FBI wrote in an email to media outlets.  “It’s because of the coverage that the fugitives are in custody.” UPDATE: (2/8 –…

Blanco Brown Gfx
Bibb County, Cherry Blossom Festival, Featured, Local News

Blanco Brown, Ying Yang Twins to perform during Cherry Blossom Festival’s Nightly Concert Series

Blanco Brown and the Ying Yang Twins are set to perform on the Coca-Cola Entertainment Stage at Carolyn Crayton Park on Friday, March 22 as part of the Cherry Blossom Festival's Nightly Concert Series.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Blanco Brown and the Ying Yang Twins are set to perform on the Coca-Cola Entertainment Stage at Carolyn Crayton Park on Friday, March 22 as part of the Cherry Blossom Festival’s Nightly Concert Series. The festival made the announcement on Friday, five days after revealing Lupe Fiasco would not be able to perform on Friday, March…

Surayah Johnson Booking Photo Gfx
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Warner Robins woman sentenced to life after pleading guilty to murder in June 2022 shooting

24-year-old Surayah Guyana Johnson of Warner Robins entered guilty pleas on Friday in connection with a June 2022 shooting that left Jamal Colson dead and two others injured.
Tucker Sargent,

Surayah Johnson (Photo: Houston County District Attorney’s Office)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – 24-year-old Surayah Guyana Johnson of Warner Robins will serve the rest of her life in prison after entering guilty pleas on Friday in connection with a June 2022 shooting that left Jamal Colson dead and two others injured. According to a news release from the office of Houston…

Operation Clean House Booking Photos Gfx
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

BSO: Several arrests made in ‘Operation Clean House’ targeting top gang members

Multiple agencies work together and take seven into custody.
Monica Diaz-Meek, Tucker Sargent,

Booking Photos (L-R – First Row: Balkcom, Balthrop, Carswell, Dawson; Second Row: Dugger, Little, Mattox) (Photos: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Seven people, identified by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office as “top gang members in Bibb County,” were taken into custody on Thursday in “Operation Clean House.” A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says the sheriff’s office…

Rosa Parks Square Photo
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb appropriates $1.5M for improvements at Rosa Parks Square

"This has been a long time coming," Commissioner Elaine Lucas said.
Tucker Sargent,

Rosa Parks Square (Photo: Macon-Bibb)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb Commissioners appropriated up to $1.5 million this week for improvements at Rosa Parks Square. According to Macon-Bibb, the improvements will include new seating and enhanced shading, as well as a wall to honor local luminaries. The space will also be leveled to make it more accessible for events. Macon-Bibb says the…
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Keep Warner Robins Beautiful announces $3K+ in grant funding

KWRB says the funds will be used to buy supplies, including trash bags, buckets, litter grabbers, vests, gloves and water for volunteers during the 2024 Great American Cleanup (GAC) events.
Tucker Sargent,

File: 2021WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Keep Warner Robins Beautiful (KWRB) announced Friday its selection as a recipient of a micro grant totaling $3,635 from the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation. KWRB says the funds will be used to buy supplies, including trash bags, buckets, litter grabbers, vests, gloves and water for volunteers during the 2024 Great American Cleanup (GAC) events….

Shoplifting At Home Depot
Bibb County, Houston County, Local News

Bibb deputies looking for man they say stole more than $3,000 worth of merchandise from The Home Depot

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a man wanted in two cities.
Finn Balfour,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a man wanted in two cities. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the man, who deputies say they have identified, is wanted for shoplifting. Deputies say a total of more than $3,000 in merchandise was taken from The Home Depot, located at 4635 Presidential Parkway…

Deputy Timothy Rivers
Bibb County, Crawford County, Featured, Georgia News, Local News, WMGT

Funeral arrangements announced for Crawford County deputy Timothy Rivers

Honoring the life and legacy of Deputy Timothy Rivers
Monica Diaz-Meek,

Funeral arrangements announced for Deputy Timothy RiversMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Funeral arrangements have been announced for Crawford County Deputy Timothy Rivers. Deputy Rivers died in a two-vehicle crash on Tuesday, February 6 while on duty. The crash happened on Marshall Mill Road, south of Chapman Road. According to Georgia State Patrol (GSP), the preliminary investigation revealed the marked unit was…