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Featured, Laurens County, Local News

Man sentenced to 11+ years in prison in connection with 2021 drug bust in Dublin

A man was sentenced to 135 months in prison, with three years of supervised parole after release, in connection with drug charges.
Tucker Sargent,

Dexcadrick Graddy (Photos: Laurens County Sheriff’s Office)DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT ) –  A man was sentenced to 135 months in prison, with three years of supervised parole after release, in connection with drug charges. In February 2021, the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office says its Crime Suppression Unit executed a search warrant in connection with a drug investigation. During the search, deputies…

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Bibb County, Entertainment, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb County announces new name for amphitheater

Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top set to perform inaugural concert in March of 2024
Monica Diaz-Meek, Dejon Campbell,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The new amphitheater in Macon officially has a name. Macon-Bibb County and OVG360 announced Tuesday a naming rights partnership with Atrium Health. The amphitheater will be known as the Atrium Health Amphitheater. It’s set to open with performances from Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top on March 24, 2024. “There were a lot of folks wanting to…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Sunny and 60’s today

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all!! Hope your Tuesday is going well so far! We are a bit cooler this morning with temperatures in the low to mid 30s. If you like sunshine you will love today’s weather. Plenty of sunshine with temperatures in the low 60s. Overnight we could see a few showers across the northern part of the…
Dooly County, Featured, Local News

15-year-old arrested after police chase, crash in Dooly County

The chase began Sunday around 7:30 a.m. on GA 401/I75 near mile marker 103 after a deputy attempted to stop the driver of a white Hyundai Sante Fe reported stolen out of Florida.
Clayton Poulnott,

SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Crisp County Sheriff’s Office, along with other law enforcement agencies, arrest a 15-year-old after a police chase. According to the sheriff’s office, the chase began Sunday around 7:30 a.m. on GA 401/I75 near mile marker 103 after a deputy attempted to stop the driver of a white Hyundai Sante Fe reported stolen out of Florida….

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Sunny and mild Tuesday on deck

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Pleasant weather remains with Middle Georgia after a cloudy weekend. The Rest of the Evening Skies will stay clear over Middle Georgia as temperatures plummet towards the freezing point. Winds tonight will come from the northwest at around 5 mph. Tomorrow Mostly sunny skies will stick with Middle Georgia as cloud cover is limited to a…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured

Bibb County School District opens Pre-K lottery applications on February 5

The application window, set to begin on February 5 and conclude on February 29, is accessible online at www.bcsdk12.net/prekapp.
Tucker Sargent,

Photo: MGNMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District has announced the opening of its Pre-K Lottery application process. The application window, set to begin on February 5 and conclude on February 29, is accessible online at www.bcsdk12.net/prekapp. Students must turn 4 years old on or before September 1, 2024 to qualify for the program. “Pre-Kindergarten provides opportunities for…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

UPDATE: Man charged with murder in brother’s shooting death

Warner Robins Police say 30-year-old Joseph Schaarschmidt is in custody and charged with murder in connection with his brother's death.
Tucker Sargent,

Joseph Schaarschmidt (Photo: Warner Robins Police Department)UPDATE (12/11/25): Joseph Schaarschmidt was sentenced to 20 years in his brother’s killing. UPDATE (1/29/24): Warner Robins Police say 30-year-old Joseph Schaarschmidt is in custody and charged with murder in connection with his brother’s death. ORIGINAL STORY (1/29/24): WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Police Department (WRPD) is investigating a deadly Sunday…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Dr. Henry C. Ficklin to run for Bibb County School Board Post 2

Dr. Henry Ficklin announced on Sunday he's running for the Bibb County School Board Post 2 position.
Denise Turner,

Dr. Henry Ficklin MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A new candidate throws his hat into the ring for position with the Bibb County School Board. Dr. Henry Ficklin announced in a news release over the weekend he’s running for the Bibb County School Board Post 2 position. Dr. Ficklin says he wants to continue the “powerful representation from District Two.” He’s…

Mostly Sunny Today
Featured, Local News

Mostly sunny today in the upper 50s

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all!!! Hope you had a great weekend!! This weekend we saw temperatures in the 70s on Saturday with cooler temperatures on Sunday. This week will not be as warm or wet as last week was across Middle Georgia. This morning it is a bit breezy with temperatures in the mid and upper 40s. This afternoon…

Future Of Downtown Macon
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority looking for ‘Macon Action Plan’ input

Since the plan’s launch in 2015, there have been noticeable changes in the downtown area.
Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority, along with other organizations, held an open house seeking public comment for the Macon Action Plan. Residents who attended the open house voiced their desire to see more businesses, living spaces and a grocery store in downtown Macon. Since the plan’s launch in 2015, there have been noticeable changes in…

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Featured, Jones County

UPDATE: Man Jones County deputies say ran from them now in custody

Jones County deputies say Tommy Ledford is now in custody.
Chris Denmark, Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Jones County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE: Jones County deputies say Tommy Ledford is now in custody. “Mr. Ledford contacted our deputies and requested a ride to our gated community,” a sheriff’s office Facebook post read. “He has turned himself in without further incident.” ORIGINAL STORY: GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man deputies say…

Dublin Water Worries Folo
Featured, Laurens County, Local News

Dublin officials respond to concerns about sewage overflow caused by broken water line

Plans to repair the water line are expected to take 30 to 45 days to complete. From there, it will take the city another three to four months to fix the water line. 
Andrew Willis,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Earlier this month, residents in a Dublin neighborhood expressed their concerns about a broken water line that may have caused unknown debris to come up through their drains. Since then, the director of the city’s engineering department, Matthew Bradshaw, says the city has surveyed the water line and is drawing up plans for the repairs. Bradshaw…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Strong thunderstorms possible for parts of Middle Georgia Saturday

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A cold front arriving Saturday evening will bring thunderstorms to Middle Georgia, some of which could be strong. The Rest of the Evening   Mostly cloudy skies will stick around as the odds for isolated showers or thunderstorms gradually increase. Temperatures will be slightly cooler than last night with low temperatures in the upper 50s and…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Man charged in Thursday night shooting in Milledgeville identified

53-year-old Willie Lee Carswell Jr. is charged with aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during a crime, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and recklessly endangering others.
Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Milledgeville Police Department/FacebookUPDATE (1/26/24): Milledgeville Police have identified the man accused of shooting another man Thursday night. 53-year-old Willie Lee Carswell Jr. is charged with aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during a crime, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and recklessly endangering others. ORIGINAL STORY (1/25/24): MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One person is injured and another…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Coroner: 2 women found dead inside Macon home

Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones says the bodies were discovered after a family member hadn't been able to get in touch with anyone in the home.
Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Dejon CampbellMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two women were found dead inside a home on Friday, according to Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones. He tells 41NBC the bodies were discovered after a family member hadn’t been able to get in touch with anyone in the home, located at 884 Prince Street. That family member went to the home and tried to…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

District Attorney’s office spearheads Macon battle against human trafficking with ‘Into the Light’ event

The office of District Attorney Anita Howard and 'Out of Darkness' hosted a symposium on the campus of Mercer University
Dejon Campbell,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Do something. That was the message of the “Into the Light” symposium led by Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney Anita Howard’s office and “Out of Darkness”. It was part of an effort to shed light on human trafficking. “A lot of times when we see thing like this on TV, we don’t think it will touch…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Houston County man charged in Hawkinsville shooting

31-year-old Thomas Arnold was taken into custody on Tuesday, January 23.
Clayton Poulnott,

Thomas Arnold (Photo: Houston County Sheriff’s Office)HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston County deputies arrested a man in connection with a shooting last week. 31-year-old Thomas Arnold was taken into custody on Tuesday, January 23. The sheriff’s office says he’s accused of shooting a man on January 14 on Pitts Road in Hawkinsville. Deputies say the victim was taken to the…

Bibb State Of The District
Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News

Bibb County Schools Superintendent plans to boost literacy, attendance and staffing

Dr. Dan Sims' State of the District highlights plans for literacy improvement, tackling absenteeism and enhancing staff benefits
Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County School District Superintendent Dr. Dan Sims laid out his plan for tackling key issues in the district during his State of the District address on Thursday. Dr. Sims said district will be focusing on five areas: literacy, engagement, chronic absenteeism, mental health and wellness and recruitment and retention. Chronic absenteeism is a big problem…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

One Safe Place Macon advances in support for domestic violence survivors with $1M grant

Bibb County approves funding for centralized Family Justice Center, opening in 2025
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The One Safe Place Macon Family Justice Center is now one step closer to providing centralized resources to survivors of domestic violence in Middle Georgia thanks to a grant from the American Rescue Plan Act. Bibb County commissioners voted unanimously on January 16 to approve a $1 million allocation to the upcoming center. The center’s director,…
Featured, Georgia News, Local News

Georgia passes bill enhancing legal protections against anti-semitism

House Bill 30 aims to clearly define anti-semitism in state hate crime laws
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new bill passed Thursday in the Georgia State House of Representatives is aimed at giving Jews more legal protections against hate crimes. Originally proposed last year, House Bill 30 will now clearly define anti-semitism within state hate crime legislation. Rabbi of Temple Beth Israel in Macon, Elizabeth Bahar, was in support of the bill. She…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Monroe County firefighter suffers minor injury in fire engine crash

A Monroe County firefighter suffered a minor injury on Thursday morning after a fire engine crashed en route to an auto accident call.
Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Monroe County Emergency ServicesMONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Monroe County firefighter suffered a minor injury on Thursday morning after a fire engine crashed en route to an auto accident call. Monroe County Emergency Services (MCES) says the fire engine rolled onto its side in a ditch just before 7:30 on Abercrombie Road between Highway 42 and Highway 83….

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, Local Sports, Sports

Mercer University announces ‘multi-million-dollar’ upgrades to athletic facilities

Mercer University and The Mercer Athletic Foundation unveiled plans Thursday for three major facility upgrades.
Tucker Sargent,

Photos: Mercer UniversityMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer University and The Mercer Athletic Foundation unveiled plans Thursday for three major facility upgrades. The projects include a baseball performance center, a new facility for the men’s and women’s tennis and golf programs and an end zone addition at Five Star Stadium. “I firmly believe each of these projects will elevate our programs,”…