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Houston County teenager sentenced to 50 years after deadly shooting

Javontae Ridley is sentenced to 50 years in prison followed by 35 years on probation.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- 17-year-old Javontae Ridley was sentenced on April 29 to 50 years in prison followed by 35 years on probation after a deadly shooting. Ridley attended a street party on September 4 of 2021 on Mauldon Court and shot a gun into a crowd. Ridley fatally shot Tanyla Johnson, as well as four others who were non-fatally…

Scores: Boys & Girls Soccer Scoreboard
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SCORES: Boys & Girls Soccer Scoreboard

GHSA & GIAA Boys & Girls Soccer Scoreboard
Justin Dierkes,

MIDDLE GEORGIA – (41NBC/WMGT) – Here is a list of boys and girls soccer scores from Tuesday. GHSA A D-I BOYS SOCCER: Paideia 7, East Laurens 0 GHSA A D-II BOYS SOCCER: Atlanta Classical 7, Wheeler County 1 GMC Prep 10, Macon County 2 – Advance to Final Four to face winner of Echols County & Christian Heritage Friday, May…

"scores & Highlights: Both Mary Persons & Mount De Sales Advance In Game Three Wins"
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SCORES & HIGHLIGHTS: Both Mary Persons & Mount De Sales advance in game three wins

GIAA & GHSA Baseball Game Three: Mary Persons wins 10-4 over Columbus; Mount De Sales wins 7-1 over Stratford
Justin Dierkes,

MIDDLE GEORGIA – (41NBC/WMGT) – In GIAA AAAA Opening Round baseball, Mount De Sales won game three of the series at home 7-1 to advance to the Second Round where they will face Two-Seeded Brookstone Friday, May 3rd. In GHSA AAA Second Round baseball, Mary Persons won game three of the series with Columbus at home 10-4 to advance to…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, Politics

Political sign dispute in Macon-Bibb sparks frustration among candidates

"We don't have super funds. We have family and constituents who have donated to us to get signage. We don't have deep pockets.”
Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- With early voting underway in Middle Georgia, a dispute over campaign signs in Macon-Bibb County has caused frustration among some candidates. Mayoral candidate Shekita Maxwell, and incumbent for District 2 of the Macon Water Authority Board, Desmond Brown, claim their signs outside of the Macon Mall are being removed unlawfully. “We don’t have super funds. We have…
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5 from Middle Georgia charged in operation to catch online child predators

They're charged with allegedly attempting to coerce and entice a child for sex.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — On Tuesday, a total of eight Georgia residents, with five of them from middle Georgia, were charged with allegedly attempting to coerce and entice a child for sex. According to the United States Attorney’s Office Middle District of Georgia, the suspects were arrested in Feburary during ‘Operation Red Rover’, an investigation targeting online child predators. Here…

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More heat and sunshine Wednesday

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will rise into the mid to upper 80s Wednesday as cloud cover takes a step back. This Evening Mostly cloudy skies will remain with Middle Georgia through the sunset as an isolated shower or thunderstorm remains possible. Expect temperatures to stay in the mid to upper 70s or even low 80s most of the evening….

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UPDATE: 4th arrest made in connection with separate murders earlier this month

Bibb County deputies say an additional suspect has been arrested in connection with death investigations on Holiday Drive North and Ruark Circle earlier this month.
Monica Diaz-Meek, Tucker Sargent,

Julio Timley (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (4/30/24): Bibb County deputies say an additional suspect has been arrested in connection with death investigations on Holiday Drive North and Ruark Circle earlier this month. 17-year-old Julio Angelo Timley of Macon was wanted in connection with the murders of Anthonio Dewayne McNeill and Brian Rashad Obama on April 10. He’s now in…

Decision 2024: Meet Juawn Jackson, Candidate For Georgia House District 145, Democratic Primary
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Decision 2024: Meet Juawn Jackson, candidate for Georgia House District 145, Democratic Primary

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

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three Democrat and three Republican candidates are qualified for the upcoming Georgia House District 145 election. Donald Druitt, Juawn Jackson and Tangie Herring are competing to win the Democratic nomination in the upcoming primary election. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with each candidate ahead of the May 21 election. Candidate name: Juawn Jackson Running for: Georgia House District…

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Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores April 22-26

Here's this week's Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, April 22 and Friday, April 26, 2024.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here’s this week’s Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia’s food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, April 22 and Friday, April 26, 2024. All scores of 69 and below (considered unsatisfactory on the state’s scale) are shown in red. All scores between 70 and 99 are shown in black. All scores…

A Few Hit Or Miss Showers And Storms Expected
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A few hit or miss showers and storms expected this afternoon

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-  Good morning and happy Tuesday! This morning, we’re starting off with mild temperatures in the 50s and 60s as clouds move into Middle Georgia. Today, we can expect a few hit-or-miss showers and thunderstorms, with temperatures reaching the 80s. Don’t forget to bring your rain jacket as you head out this morning! The rain is expected between…

Stratford Academy And Mount De Sales Academy Split Giaa Class 4a Opening Round Baseball Series
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GIAA SCORES & HIGHLIGHTS: Stratford & Mount De Sales split series; Game 3 Tuesday

The Stratford Academy Eagles and Mount De Sales Academy Cavaliers split their two game series Tuesday in GIAA Class AAAA Opening Round Baseball...along with other scores from the night
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Stratford Academy Eagles (14-14) and Mount De Sales Academy Cavaliers (15-10-1) split their two game series Tuesday in GIAA Class AAAA Opening Round Baseball. In two big defensive battles, Stratford pulled off the win in Game one 3-1. Mount De Sales matched their win with a victory of their own in Game two 2-1….

Ghsa Baseball Second Round Scores And Bleckley County Sweeps Bacon County To Advance To 1a D1 Elite Eight
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GHSA SCORES & HIGHLIGHTS: Bleckley County gets the sweep at home to advance to Elite Eight

The Bleckley County Royals swept the Bacon County Raiders to advance to the GHSA 1A - D1 Elite Eight...along with other scores from the night
Justin Dierkes,

COCHRAN, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bleckley County Royals (23-6) swept the Bacon County Raiders (19-9) to advance to the GHSA 1A – D1 Elite Eight. After taking the lead 1-0 in Game one, they allowed three runs in the top fifth to go down 3-1. However, the Royals rallied back scoring five runs in the bottom sixth and seventh…

Ghsa Girls Soccer 1a Dii Second Round Scores And Hawkinsville Loses Close One In Pk's At Home
Local Sports, Sports

GHSA & GIAA SCORES & HIGHLIGHTS: Hawkinsville Girls lose a heart breaker in penalty kicks

The Hawkinsville Red Devils lost at home in the second round of the GHSA playoffs to Towns County 1-0 (3-2 PK)....along with other scores
Justin Dierkes,

HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Hawkinsville Red Devils lost at home in the second round of the GHSA playoffs to Towns County 1-0 (3-2 PK). Several close calls from both teams throughout the game. Best chance for the Red Devils was on a penalty kick from GoalKeeper Camilla Salazar with time winding down in the game. Her kick went…

Perry Football 2023 Class 4a State Championship Ring Ceremony
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Perry Panthers Football Receives 2023 Championship Rings

The Perry Panthers Football team received their Class 4A 2023 championship rings on Sunday afternoon
Justin Dierkes,

PERRY, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Perry Panthers Football team received their 2023 Class 4A Championship rings on Sunday afternoon in front of family and friends in a packed Perry High School auditorium. Hosted by Coach Shawn Wiley, rings were given out one by one to players, coaches, cheerleaders, staff, administration, and significant others for their hard work and contributions…

Macon Bibb Board Of Elections Hearing
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Macon-Bibb Board of Elections dismisses voter challenges; cites federal voting law

Macon-Bibb Board of Elections members voted Monday to dismiss three voter eligibility challenges, citing the National Voter Registration Act, which bars changes to voting rolls within 90 days of an election.
Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb Board of Elections members voted Monday to dismiss three voter eligibility challenges, citing the National Voter Registration Act, which bars changes to voting rolls within 90 days of an election. “All challenges must be received 90 days prior to any federal elections, and as we received this April 19, systematically, we cannot manipulate a voting…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb County School District will fully implement USDA new school meal standards by 2027

Less sodium and fewer sugars are two school meal standard changes students will see once the new menu is fully implemented by the 2027-2028 school year.
Denise Turner,

BIBB COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Less sodium and fewer sugars are two school meal standard changes students will see once the new menu is fully implemented by the 2027-2028 school year. The Executive Director of School Nutrition for the Bibb County School District, Condus Shuman, says the district’s efforts are underway to meet the new requirements. “We’ve already been working…

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Rain odds jump for Middle Georgia Tuesday

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A weak incoming cold front will bring scattered storms to Middle Georgia Tuesday. This Evening Partly cloudy skies will stay with Middle Georgia into tonight before more clouds begin to arrive after midnight. There will be a chance for a small shower overnight, however most of the region will stay dry. Expect low temperatures in the…
Crime, Discover Middle Georgia, Featured, Georgia News, Local News, Monroe County, WMGT

Woman arrested after hitting children at daycare in Monroe County

Alyssa Barrett is charged with two counts of cruelty to children and two counts of simple battery.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

BOLINGBROKE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office arrested a daycare employee after she was seen on video hitting two children. According to a press release, deputies responded on April 26 to an incident that took place at Little Angels Day Care in Bolingbroke on April 22. When deputies arrived, they spoke to the director at the daycare.  The director…

Payne City History Project Middle Georgia State University April 29 2024
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Historic Preservation Class at MGA uncovers historical significance of Payne City

"I didn't know what it was, and I think that there are a lot of people that live here that don't," senior Christina Spradlin said.
Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Payne City was the topic at the Arts Complex at Middle Georgia State University on Monday. According to Susan Asbury, Assistant Professor of History, her Spring Historic Preservation Class teamed up with the Historic Macon Foundation for the semester for a research project uncovering the historical significance of Payne City, which was founded…

Highlights: Ace Advances To Aa Elite Eight With 3 0 Victory
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HIGHLIGHTS: ACE advances to AA Elite Eight with 3-0 victory

The ACE Lady Gryphons (12-4-2) defeated the Worth County Lady Rams (16-4) by a final score of 3-0 to advance to the AA Elite Eight
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The ACE Lady Gryphons (12-4-2) defeated the Worth County Lady Rams (16-4) by a final score of 3-0 to advance to the AA Elite Eight. Ace will face the Landmark Christian Lady War Eagles (8-5-1) in Atlanta on Monday for a shot at the final four. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: ACE Charter School, ACE…

Mercer Bears Womens Basketball New Head Coach: Michelle Clark Heard
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Mercer introduces Michelle Clark-Heard as Head Women’s Basketball Coach

Mercer University introduced Michelle Clark-Heard as the program's 11th head coach Friday during a press conference
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer University introduced Michelle Clark-Heard as the program’s 11th head coach during a press conference at Hawkins Arena Friday afternoon. Coach Heard takes over for Susie Gardner who stepped down in March after 14 seasons as the Lady Bears head coach. The former Mississippi state assistant coach and Athletic Director brings with her 26 years…

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Bibb County, Elections, Featured, Local News

Bibb GOP chairman questions voter legitimacy, hearing scheduled for Monday

Nearly 800 voters in Macon-Bibb County have received letters from the Macon-Bibb Board of Elections informing them that their voter status has been challenged.
Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Nearly 800 voters in Macon-Bibb County have received letters from the Macon-Bibb Board of Elections informing them that their voter status has been challenged. David Sumrall, the chairman of the Bibb County Republican Party, raised the challenges, claiming that hundreds of people live out of state but are still registered to vote in Macon-Bibb County. He…

Decision 2024: Meet Shekita Maxwell, Candidate For Macon Bibb Mayor
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Decision 2024: Meet Shekita Maxwell, candidate for Macon-Bibb Mayor

Early voting begins Monday, April 29 and ends on Friday, May 17. Election day is Tuesday, May 21.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Shekita Maxwell is seeking the office of Macon-Bibb Mayor. She’s facing incumbent Lester Miller. 41NBC’s Tucker Sargent spoke with each candidate ahead of the May 21 election. Candidate name: Shekita Maxwell Running for: Macon-Bibb Mayor Campaign website: theofficialmaxwellformayormacon-bibbcounty.com Campaign Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557135968700 TUCKER: Decision 2024. We continue our Meet the Candidate series of interviews. Shekita Maxwell, who…

28th Annual Pan African Festival Preparing For Weekend Of Celebration
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28th Annual Pan African Festival of Georgia preparing for weekend of celebration

The festival will be April 27 and April 28 at the Tubman Museum parking lot.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 28th Pan African Festival of Georgia will be April 27 and April 28 at the Tubman Museum. The festival will begin at 12 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Brick and Vickie Winans will be the festival headliners. Arizona White, Chairperson of the Pan African Festival of Georgia, says this event is family-friendly….