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Changes coming to Macon bus routes

The Macon-Bibb Transit Authority announces upcoming changes to bus routes. These changes will affect four bus routes and go into affect April 15, 2024:

March 20, 2024

Finn Balfour,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb Transit Authority announces upcoming changes to bus routes. These changes will affect four bus routes and go into affect April 15, 2024: Eisenhower/Chambers inbound will be rerouted from Mulberry Street to Plum Street. North Highland inbound/outbound section of Mulberry Street between Spring Street & Old Broadway will be rerouted to Walnut Street. Ocmulgee inbound…

More clouds begin to arrive Thursday

March 20, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cloud cover will ramp up over the back half of Thursday ahead of the next low pressure system and rain opportunity. The Rest of the Evening Thin cirrus clouds are scattered over Middle Georgia this afternoon, and they will linger into tonight before mostly clearing by sunrise tomorrow. It will be a cool night as temperatures…

BOLO: 2 wanted for theft at R&R Quick Stop in Fort Valley

Contact the Fort Valley Police Department at (478)825-3383 if you have any information.

March 20, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Fort Valley Police Department is searching for 2 suspects that may be connected to a theft at the R&R Quick Stop. According to a Be On the Look Out (BOLO) notice from FVPD, the theft occurred at 808 State University Drive. Contact the Fort Valley Police Department at (478)825-3383 if you know who these…

Cherry Blossom Festival announces schedule changes for this weekend due to weather

The Cherry Blossom Festival announced updates to its events this weekend due to the weather forecast for Friday and Saturday.

March 20, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Cherry Blossom Festival announced updates to its events this weekend due to the weather forecast for Friday and Saturday. Founders Day is being moved from Friday, March 22 to Thursday, March 21 at noon in Third Street Park. If there is a change to Friday at Third Street Park, the festival says it will share…

Inmate stabs warden at Telfair State Prison during shakedown

GDC says Warden Andrew McFarlane is doing well

March 20, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

TELFAIR COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An inmate stabbed a warden on Wednesday at the Telfair State Prison. Staff were conducting a shakedown to remove contraband from a dorm around 11:30 a.m. and the inmates refused to lockdown, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. An inmate stabbed the warden with a homemade weapon. The warden, Andrew McFarlane, was treated for…

UPDATE: Fourth arrest made in connection with death of 25-year-old Cortavius Ates

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office makes a fourth arrest in connection with the death of Cortavius Hassan Ates on February 10.

March 20, 2024

Denise Turner, Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (3/20): A fourth person is now in custody in connection with the death of Cortavius Hassan Ates on February 10. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, 19-year-old Frederick Hill Jr. was arrested just before 10 a.m. Wednesday after the successful execution of a search and an arrest warrant at a home in the 2200 block of Gray Highway….

Eastman man arrested for brother’s murder

The GBI has arrested 27 year old Andrew Taylor of Eastman.

March 20, 2024

Finn Balfour,

EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The GBI has arrested 27-year-old Andrew Taylor of Eastman on one count of felony murder and one count of aggravated assault. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Dodge County Deputies responded to a shooting on Wilson Woodard Road around 2 a.m. on March 18. When deputies arrived on scene, they found 24 year old Zachary John…

Back in the 70s for today

As the day progresses, expect a rapid warm-up, with temperatures reaching the pleasant 70s by this afternoon under mostly sunny skies.

March 20, 2024

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning, everyone! Today, we’re waking up to slightly warmer temperatures ranging from the mid-30s to low 40s. As the day progresses, expect a rapid warm-up, with temperatures reaching the pleasant 70s by this afternoon under mostly sunny skies. However, as we move into Thursday evening, the cloud cover is expected to increase, setting the stage…

Johnson County Baseball Wins Big Regional Matchup At Home After Sunday Night's Fire

Johnson County baseball wins big in regional game after Sunday night’s fire

JoCo Baseball beats Wilkinson 10-0 in six innings in a 1A D-II Area 5 Region game after scoring eight runs in the bottom of the sixth

March 20, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Johnson County baseball played at home Tuesday night in front of what was just a fire at their press box/concessions stand behind home plate. The fire happened Sunday night and the facility is totally destroyed. Not to mention it also destroyed all of the backup hats and athletic equipment in storage within the building. However the…

Fire destroys Johnson County High’s baseball facility

Wrightsville community rallies after school sports facility loss

March 19, 2024

Fiona King,

WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The building that houses Johnson County High School baseball’s concessions, bathrooms and press box is a “total loss” after a fire Sunday night. According to the Wrightsville Fire Chief Shawn Wombles, the three-year-old building will have to be rebuilt due to the damage caused by the fire. The cleanup process is expected to be extensive, with…

BSO: Pedestrian in critical condition after being struck by vehicle

Bibb County Sheriff's Office Public Affairs says it happened just before 1 p.m. on Pio Nono Avenue near Stephens Street.

March 19, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A pedestrian is in the hospital after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday afternoon. Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Public Affairs says it happened just before 1 p.m. on Pio Nono Avenue near Stephens Street. The pedestrian is in critical condition. “Investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident,” the office wrote in an email….

Warmer temperatures coming to Middle Georgia

March 19, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will rebound to the 70s Wednesday for most of Middle Georgia The Rest of the Evening Skies will remain clear to finish the first day of spring. It has been a cool day to begin the season, and another cold night is expected before more seasonal temperatures return. Crops should be okay tonight, however, as…

Macon Touchdown Club 2024 Spring Jamboree

UGA’s Kirby Smart headlines Macon Touchdown Club’s Spring Jamboree

Some of the best high school football players and coaches joined MTC members in attendance to earn awards and listen to keynote speaker Georgia Football Head Coach Kirby Smart.

March 19, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Methodist Home for Children in Macon hosted the Macon Touchdown Club’s annual Spring Jamboree Monday in front of a packed auditorium full of members, some of the best high school football players and coaches in the state, and keynote speaker University of Georgia Head Football Coach Kirby Smart, who made his ninth straight appearance at…

Daybreak’s Greater Macon Sleepout raises more than $326,000

Daybreak Macon announced Tuesday on Facebook the amount surpassed its original goal and thanked the community for making this possible.

March 19, 2024

Fiona King, Monica Diaz-Meek,

File: February 2023UPDATE (3/19) – The 11th annual Greater Macon Sleepout raised $326,909, which was above the goal of $295,000. Daybreak Macon announced Tuesday on Facebook the amount surpassed its original goal and thanked the community for making this possible. ORIGINAL STORY (2/28): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 11th annual Macon Sleepout is set to take place on Thursday night,…

Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Childrens Hospital

Macon children’s hospital gets new name

Atrium Health announced Tuesday the unification of its children’s services across the Carolinas and Georgia under the Atrium Health Levine Children’s brand.

March 19, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Atrium Health NavicentMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health announced Tuesday the unification of its children’s services across the Carolinas and Georgia under the Atrium Health Levine Children’s brand. That means the children’s hospital in Macon will now be known as Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital, according to a news release. The rebrand is effective immediately. The…

Monroe County Commissioner George Emami resigns

November election will find new commissioner for District 4.

March 19, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — District 4 Commissioner George Emami submitted his resignation from the Board of Commissioners at Tuesday’s meeting. Emami issued a statement during his resignation to commissioners and those in attendance during the morning meeting. “I have truly enjoyed my time as a public servant. I can’t thank the good people of Monroe County enough for giving…

Sunshine in the low 60s for the first day of spring

Today, we can expect temperatures to rise into the low 60s, accompanied by plenty of sunshine

March 19, 2024

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning, and Happy Spring everyone! As we start our day, the temperature is in the 30s, making it quite chilly. However, there’s good news ahead! Today, we can expect temperatures to rise into the low 60s, accompanied by plenty of sunshine to make it a good day. Looking forward to Wednesday, temperatures will continue to…

WRPD: Man shot in leg while walking on Oak Grove Road

The victim told police he'd been walking when he saw three juveniles shooting what he thought were pellet guns. Shortly after, he felt pain in his left leg and realized he'd been shot.

March 18, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is in the hospital after police say he was shot in the leg while walking Monday night on Oak Grove Road. It happened around 7:30, according to a Warner Robins Police Department news release. Police say the man told responding officers he’d been walking when he saw three juveniles shooting what he thought…

Dozens arrested, thousands of dollars worth of drugs seized during ‘Operation Wrong Exit’ in Twiggs County

The Twiggs County Sheriff's Office, along with other law enforcement agencies, made more than 50 arrests during "Operation Wrong Exit" over St. Patrick's weekend.

March 18, 2024

Fiona King,

TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office, along with other law enforcement agencies, made more than 50 arrests during “Operation Wrong Exit” over St. Patrick’s weekend. According to law enforcement, the operation aimed to reduce traffic-related deaths and injuries during the holiday weekend. “We do what we can to make it as best as we can,” Sheriff…

Crisp County Sheriffs Office Crash Photo Gfx

4 hospitalized, 1 arrested after high-speed chase and crash that ended in Dooly County

A woman is in custody after a high-speed chase Saturday night led to a crash and the hospitalization of four people, including the woman who was driving.

March 18, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Facebook/Crisp County Sheriff’s OfficeCRISP COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman is in custody after a high-speed chase Saturday night led to a crash and the hospitalization of four people, including the woman who was driving. A Crisp County Sheriff’s Office news release says it happened just before 10:30 Saturday night. That’s when the sheriff’s office says a Crisp County…

Late freeze possible for Middle Georgia tonight

March 18, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Freeze Warning has been issued for several Middle Georgia counties as low temperatures around the freezing point are expected overnight. The Rest of the Evening Skies will stay clear and the wind will remain gusty through this evening and tonight. Gusts will likely range from 20-25 mph most of tonight from the north-northwest, likely leading…

Jones County Arrest William Shamone Lewis

Jones County deputies: Traffic stop leads to discovery of drugs; arrest made

Jones County deputies say a man arrested on Saturday now faces multiple charges.

March 18, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

William Shamone Lewis (Photo: Jones County Sheriff’s Office)JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Jones County deputies say a man arrested on Saturday now faces multiple charges. Photo: Jones County Sheriff’s Office A Jones County Sheriff’s Office Facebook post says a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle being driven by William Shamone Lewis. The deputy reported he could smell the…

All 5 Houston County School District high schools named 2024 AP Honor Schools

All five of the Houston County School District's high schools have been named 2024 Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Schools by State Superintendent Richard Woods.

March 18, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – All five of the Houston County School District’s high schools have been named 2024 Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Schools by State Superintendent Richard Woods. A school district news release says the selections are the based on results from the 2023 AP courses and exams. The district’s high schools were placed in six of eight categories….

Crawford County deputies investigating shooting that left 15-year-old injured

The teen was shot on Rebecca Lynn Lane on Thursday.

March 18, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 15-year-old boy was shot in Crawford County on Thursday. According to a sheriff’s office news release, deputies responded to a call about a person being shot on Rebecca Lynn Lane. Deputies arrived on scene and found a a 15-year-old male with a gunshot wound to his leg. The teenager was transported to a local…

The Macon-Bibb Transit Authority announces upcoming changes to bus routes. These changes will affect four bus routes and go into affect April 15, 2024:

Contact the Fort Valley Police Department at (478)825-3383 if you have any information.

The Cherry Blossom Festival announced updates to its events this weekend due to the weather forecast for Friday and Saturday.

GDC says Warden Andrew McFarlane is doing well

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office makes a fourth arrest in connection with the death of Cortavius Hassan Ates on February 10.

The GBI has arrested 27 year old Andrew Taylor of Eastman.

As the day progresses, expect a rapid warm-up, with temperatures reaching the pleasant 70s by this afternoon under mostly sunny skies.

JoCo Baseball beats Wilkinson 10-0 in six innings in a 1A D-II Area 5 Region game after scoring eight runs in the bottom of the sixth

Wrightsville community rallies after school sports facility loss

Bibb County Sheriff's Office Public Affairs says it happened just before 1 p.m. on Pio Nono Avenue near Stephens Street.

Some of the best high school football players and coaches joined MTC members in attendance to earn awards and listen to keynote speaker Georgia Football Head Coach Kirby Smart.

Daybreak Macon announced Tuesday on Facebook the amount surpassed its original goal and thanked the community for making this possible.

Atrium Health announced Tuesday the unification of its children’s services across the Carolinas and Georgia under the Atrium Health Levine Children’s brand.

November election will find new commissioner for District 4.

Today, we can expect temperatures to rise into the low 60s, accompanied by plenty of sunshine

The victim told police he'd been walking when he saw three juveniles shooting what he thought were pellet guns. Shortly after, he felt pain in his left leg and realized he'd been shot.

The Twiggs County Sheriff's Office, along with other law enforcement agencies, made more than 50 arrests during "Operation Wrong Exit" over St. Patrick's weekend.

A woman is in custody after a high-speed chase Saturday night led to a crash and the hospitalization of four people, including the woman who was driving.

Jones County deputies say a man arrested on Saturday now faces multiple charges.

All five of the Houston County School District's high schools have been named 2024 Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Schools by State Superintendent Richard Woods.

The teen was shot on Rebecca Lynn Lane on Thursday.

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