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UPDATE: Deputies say 50-year-old Tracey Chatman found unharmed

Bibb County deputies say 50-year-old Tracey Chatman has been located and is unharmed.

February 9, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Tracey Chatman (Photo: BIbb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (2/9): Bibb County deputies say 50-year-old Tracey Chatman has been located and is unharmed. “The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office was notified that 50-year-old Tracey Chatman has been located unharmed,” an updated news release stated. “Chatman has been removed from the NCIC system as missing.” ORIGINAL STORY (2/5): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County…

Cloudy and in the 70’s

February 9, 2024

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Well folks it is finally Friday and this morning we are starting off in the low to upper 40s across the area with clouds. Today we are going to be in the 70s! I know that sounds wonderful, however there is gonna be cloud coverage. Overnight clouds will move in to the area still with temperatures in…

‘Mayor’s Council of Clergy’ meets to address community issues

"So this is a way of basically keeping our community informed of what's taking place in the city.”

February 9, 2024

Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Religious leaders across Macon-Bibb came together at The Tubman African American Museum, to discuss various issues in the community and potential solutions, in the first ‘Mayor’s Council of Clergy Luncheon’ of the year on Thursday. Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller highlighted the county’s growth and economic accomplishments. The Pastor of Community Church of God, Jason McClendon, says…

Houston County Third Graders Soon To Be Future Entrepreneurs

Warner Robins third graders turn classroom lessons into marketplace reality

Houston County third graders transformed the Cary W. Martin Conference Center into a marketplace for selling and buying services and goods on Thursday.

February 8, 2024

Katherine Miranda,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston County third graders transformed the Cary W. Martin Conference Center into a marketplace for selling and buying services and goods on Thursday. These students have been learning economic concepts since October and are now using that knowledge to create their own unique products and services for customers to purchase. Parents, administrators and guests were…

Man banished from Houston County after child molestation conviction

A news release from District Attorney William Kendall's Office says 40-year-old Christopher Neal Waters was sentenced to a total of 30 years with 13 of those years to be served in prison.

February 8, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Christopher Waters (Photo: Houston County District Attorney’s Office)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Houston County man has been banished from Houston County after being convicted of child molestation this week. A news release from District Attorney William Kendall’s Office says 40-year-old Christopher Neal Waters was sentenced to a total of 30 years with 13 of those years to be served…

More clouds and warmth coming to end the week

February 8, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cloud cover, heat, and humidity will continue to rise ahead of the weekend. The Rest of the Evening High level clouds moved in last night and have blanketed much of Georgia today. These will not budge as we head into tonight, helping to insulate the state and lead to warmer low temperatures. Additionally, winds are now…

Warmer today with clouds

February 8, 2024

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to everyone here in middle Georgia!! This morning we are off to a chilly start in the 30s with clouds across middle Georgia. Today we will warm into the 60s with partly cloudy skies. Not a bad day to have any outdoor activities. Clouds will increase on Friday to mostly cloudy with temperatures in…

Traffic stop leads to major drug bust in Twiggs County

According to Sheriff's Office, deputies attempted to stop Diamond Hamilton-Carter after clocking him driving over 100 mph.

February 8, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Twiggs County deputies arrest a man after a traffic stop on Interstate 16 near mile marker 29. According to Sheriff’s Office, deputies attempted to stop Diamond Hamilton-Carter after clocking him driving over 100 mph. They say he did not stop, and the chase reached up to 130 mph. As deputies got into position to pit…

3 arrested, accused of stealing from cancer patient

According to the Sheriff's Office Johnathan Roland, Andrew Murphy, and Erin Amerson broke into a home on Pannell Lane on January 28.

February 8, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office arrest two men and a woman in connection to a Burglary. According to the Sheriff’s Office Johnathan Roland, Andrew Murphy, and Erin Amerson broke into a home on Pannell Lane on January 28, with the intent to steal cash while the homeowner was in the hospital with cancer. All three…

Brothers arrested in south Macon for theft

According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, Sean and Nicholas Floyd were taken into custody after a brief foot chase.

February 8, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

Sean Floyd and Nicholas Floyd (Photos: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two brothers are in jail after the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says they ran from deputies on Wednesday. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, Sean and Nicholas Floyd were taken into custody after a brief foot chase. Deputies say the men took items from someone in…

Woman wanted in Florida, arrested in Macon

Bibb County investigators arrested Marlita Andrews during a traffic stop on Spring Street.

February 8, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman wanted in Florida is behind bars in Macon, accused of Fraud. Bibb County investigators arrested Marlita Andrews during a traffic stop on Spring Street. (Photo courtesy of Bibb County Sheriff’s Office) She’s wanted by the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office on charges of Grand Theft, Money Laundering, and Organized Scheme to Defraud. According to a…

Mother of teen who’s been missing since October still searching for answers

Gabriella Dixon was first reported missing on October 30. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says the investigation is ongoing.

February 7, 2024

Dejon Campbell,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Gabrella Searcy, who’s been searching for her daughter for months, is looking to law enforcement and the community for answers. 18-year-old Gabriella Dixon went missing in October. “My prayer is that I find my daughter,” Searcy said this week. In November, 19-year-old Jatarvius Price was arrested in Juliette as a person of interest in the disappearance…

Bibb deputies: 28-year-old hospitalized after Wednesday afternoon shooting

A 28-year-old man is in the hospital after being shot Wednesday afternoon.

February 7, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 28-year-old man is in the hospital after being shot Wednesday afternoon. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says it happened in the 3400 block of Houston Avenue just after 4 p.m. Deputies say they arrived and found the man with a gunshot wound. Paramedics took him to a medical facility. Medical staff say he’s…

Pair of Westside Seminoles sign letters of intent, including another of Coach Risper’s sons

Two Westside Seminoles their letters of intent on Wednesday: Jessie Bell Jr. signed with Central State University. Coach Spoon Risper's son, Silas, signed with Berry College.

February 7, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Wednesday was a big day for Middle Georgia student athletes, as several seniors signed their letters of intent to play collegiate athletics. At Westside High School, two student athletes committed to their future school. Jessie Bell Jr. and Silas Risper both put pen to paper. Jessie will be attending Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, while…

UPDATE: Hancock County Sheriff’s Office says man reported missing last week is safe

The Hancock County Sheriff's Office says Horace Kennedy was found safe in Union County.

February 7, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Horace Kennedy (Photo: Hancock County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (2/7): The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office says Horace Kennedy was found safe in Union County. SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies are looking for a missing man who was last seen by family members on Saturday, January 27. Deputies say 67-year-old Horace Kennedy was last…

GMC Prep School names Gavin Tierce head football coach

Georgia Military College (GMC) Preparatory School named Gavin Tierce its next head football coach on Wednesday.

February 7, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Gavin Tierce (Photo: GMC)MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Military College (GMC) Preparatory School named Gavin Tierce its next head football coach on Wednesday. According to a GMC news release, Tierce is a current history teacher, wrestling coach and offensive line coach for the prep school football team. “Being a head football coach has been a dream of mine since I…

Perry City Council calls special election for District 2, Post 2 council seat

The city says the election, set for May 21, will fill the vacancy created by the expiration of Joy Peterson's term on December 31, 2023.

February 7, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Graphic: City of Perry PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A special election has been called for the City of Perry District 2, Post 2 council seat. The city says the election, set for May 21, will fill the vacancy created by the expiration of Joy Peterson’s term on December 31, 2023. Council officially called the special election on Tuesday, February 6…

UPDATE: Dodge County Schools soft lockdown lifted

"Schools will resume their normal schedule," a district Facebook post stated. "Thank you for your patience and understanding!"

February 7, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek, Brandon Long,

UPDATE: 1:20 p.m. – Dodge County Schools says the soft lockdown has been lifted. “Schools will resume their normal schedule,” a district Facebook post stated. “Thank you for your patience and understanding!” UPDATE: 1 p.m. – Sheriff Brian Robinson said in an interview with WUFF-AM that the incident has come to a peaceful resolution, and the suspect is in custody….

Dublin mayor responds to Flexsteel closure announcement

"Our hearts go out to all those families impacted by the plant closure," Mayor Joshua Kight wrote in a statement.

February 7, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Flexsteel plant in Dublin is set to close. Dublin Mayor Joshua Kight issued a statement on Tuesday in response to the closure. “Yesterday afternoon I received a letter from Flexsteel’s corporate headquarters confirming that they are closing their Dublin plant,” he wrote. Mayor Kight called the closure “on such short notice” “especially frustrating and disappointing.”…

Crawford County deputy killed in crash identified

The fatal crash happened on Tuesday night on Marshall Mill Road.

February 7, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

Photo: Sheriff Lewis WalkerUPDATE (2/9): Funeral announcements for Deputy Timothy Rivers were announced on Friday, February 9. ORIGINAL STORY (2/7): CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Crawford County Sheriff’s Office deputy is dead after a crash Tuesday night, according to a news release from Sheriff Lewis Walker. Walker says the two-vehicle crash happened on Marshall Mill Road, south of Chapman…

List: Middle Georgia athletes sign letters of intent on National Signing Day

It's National Signing Day! Here's a running list of Middle Georgia athletes who have signed letters of intent.

February 7, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Darrius Carter, Malaki Knight, Makenzie Hicks, Ty Dumas, Jacobi Jones (Photo: Justin Dierkes/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It’s National Signing Day! Wednesday, February 7 marks the first day of the regular signing period. Here’s a running list of Middle Georgia athletes who have signed letters of intent. The list is compiled from on-location reports, verified social media posts and reports from…

Sunny today in the upper 50’s

February 7, 2024

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good Wednesday morning to you all! This morning we have started out in the low 30s to upper 30s across the area. Once again this morning the sky is clear which will lead to a beautiful day for your Wednesday! This afternoon we will be a few degrees cooler than Tuesday with temperatures in the upper…

George Thomas announces candidacy for Macon-Bibb Commission District 6 seat

George Thomas declared his candidacy for the District 6 Macon-Bibb County Commission seat on Tuesday.

February 6, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

George Thomas (Photo: George Thomas)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – George Thomas declared his candidacy for the District 6 Macon-Bibb County Commission seat on Tuesday. According to a campaign announcement on Facebook, he wants to be the change he hopes to see in the community. “As I sit back and look at the current state of Macon, I am encouraged at how…

AAA visits Macon to celebrate Black History Month as part of Electric Vehicle Road Trip

The Macon stop includes tours of the Otis Redding Foundation and Tubman Museums as well as the Douglass Theatre.

February 6, 2024

Dejon Campbell,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Experiencing Black history behind the wheel of an Electric Vehicle. That’s the message from AAA as the company kicked off Black History Month with their EV Road Trip Guide. The road trip goes through different historical cities throughout Georgia and South Carolina. The road map provides charging station locations for those driving an EV. One of…

Bibb County deputies say 50-year-old Tracey Chatman has been located and is unharmed.

"So this is a way of basically keeping our community informed of what's taking place in the city.”

Houston County third graders transformed the Cary W. Martin Conference Center into a marketplace for selling and buying services and goods on Thursday.

A news release from District Attorney William Kendall's Office says 40-year-old Christopher Neal Waters was sentenced to a total of 30 years with 13 of those years to be served in prison.

According to Sheriff's Office, deputies attempted to stop Diamond Hamilton-Carter after clocking him driving over 100 mph.

According to the Sheriff's Office Johnathan Roland, Andrew Murphy, and Erin Amerson broke into a home on Pannell Lane on January 28.

According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, Sean and Nicholas Floyd were taken into custody after a brief foot chase.

Bibb County investigators arrested Marlita Andrews during a traffic stop on Spring Street.

Gabriella Dixon was first reported missing on October 30. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says the investigation is ongoing.

A 28-year-old man is in the hospital after being shot Wednesday afternoon.

Two Westside Seminoles their letters of intent on Wednesday: Jessie Bell Jr. signed with Central State University. Coach Spoon Risper's son, Silas, signed with Berry College.

The Hancock County Sheriff's Office says Horace Kennedy was found safe in Union County.

Georgia Military College (GMC) Preparatory School named Gavin Tierce its next head football coach on Wednesday.

The city says the election, set for May 21, will fill the vacancy created by the expiration of Joy Peterson's term on December 31, 2023.

"Schools will resume their normal schedule," a district Facebook post stated. "Thank you for your patience and understanding!"

"Our hearts go out to all those families impacted by the plant closure," Mayor Joshua Kight wrote in a statement.

The fatal crash happened on Tuesday night on Marshall Mill Road.

It's National Signing Day! Here's a running list of Middle Georgia athletes who have signed letters of intent.

George Thomas declared his candidacy for the District 6 Macon-Bibb County Commission seat on Tuesday.

The Macon stop includes tours of the Otis Redding Foundation and Tubman Museums as well as the Douglass Theatre.

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