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Legislation to be introduced to make Ocmulgee National Historical Park Georgia’s first national park

"I think we'll see legislative action in the first quarter. I hope so," Macon-Bibb Commissioner Seth Clark said.

January 12, 2024

Dejon Campbell,

Ocmulgee Mounds expanding propertyOcmulgee MoundsMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The ongoing push to make Ocmulgee National Historical Park Georgia’s first national park continues. Two months after Senator Raphael Warnock toured the park, Macon-Bibb Commissioner and Pro Tem Mayor Seth Clark says the effort is stronger than ever. “I think we’ll see legislative action in the first quarter. I hope so,” Clark…

Macon Mental Health Matters hosting first ‘Pop-Up Gym’ of 2024 on Saturday

Macon Mental Health Matters, a local organization dedicated to promoting mental health in the community, will hold its first pop-up gym of the year this weekend.

January 12, 2024

Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Mental Health Matters, a local organization dedicated to promoting mental health in the community, will hold its first pop-up gym of the year this weekend. The event is aimed at encouraging people to focus on their mental health in the new year. According to a recent health survey, 36% of people want to focus on…

Dublin residents worry about their health, water bills after sewer line break contaminates water

Layla Cain and Gwendolyn Bigelow say the city hasn't done anything to fix the problem and doesn't have answers. The city released a statement in response.

January 12, 2024

Andrew Willis,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — What would you do if you felt the water in your home wasn’t safe to use? That’s what residents of one Dublin neighborhood are faced with after a break in the city’s sewer line. Imagine you’re getting ready to take a shower when you see contaminated water begin to fill your tub. For residents on North…

Macon County head football Dexter Copeland says he’s retiring

Dexter Copeland, the head coach of Macon County High School's football team, says he’s retiring after more than 20 years as a head coach, which included a state championship win.

January 12, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Dexter Copeland appears on 41NBC’s Coach’s Corner in 2017MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Dexter Copeland, the head coach of Macon County High School’s football team, says he’s retiring after more than 20 years as a head coach, which included a state championship win. Copeland, who has a record of 177-90 in 23 seasons, confirmed his retirement to 41NBC on Friday night,…

Nicer weather returns for the weekend

January 12, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sunny skies will return to Middle Georgia for the weekend following Friday’s wet weather. The Rest of the Evening Storms will work to clear out as we roll through the suppertime hours. Skies will begin to clear following that with temperatures dropping into the low to mid 30s by tomorrow morning. Even though storms themselves have…

Peach County Sheriff’s Office arrests man in connection with Fort Valley shooting

Peach County deputies say a 20-year-old Fort Valley man is now in custody in connection with a shooting on January 5.

January 12, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Anthony M. Evans (Photo: Peach County Sheriff’s Office)FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Peach County deputies say a 20-year-old Fort Valley man is now in custody in connection with a shooting on January 5. A Peach County Sheriff’s Office Facebook post Friday said 20-year-old Anthony Evans was taken into custody on Wednesday and charged with aggravated assault and possession of a…

Deputies arrest suspect in connection with theft of Postal Service vehicle in Macon

Bibb County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested a 38-year-old Macon man, Brian Latrell Colbert, in connection with the theft of a postal service vehicle, according to a news release from the sheriff's office.

January 12, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Brian Colbert (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a 38-year-old Macon man, Brian Latrell Colbert, in connection with the theft of a postal service vehicle, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. Deputies say the vehicle, a 2022 Hino 258, was stolen early Friday morning at the United States Postal…

UPDATE: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office arrests man in theft investigation

According to investigators, the theft happened around 6 a.m. on January 8 at Al’s Market, located at 275 N. Lee Street.

January 12, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

Lewis Banks (Photo: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (1/12): – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has identified and arrested the suspect in the theft by taking investigation. Investigators arrested Lewis Banks and charged him with theft of lost/mislaid property, identity theft and financial transaction card fraud. According to the sheriff’s office, Banks does not currently have a bond. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ FORSYTH, Georgia…

Man dies after crash in Wilkinson County

The crash happened Wednesday around 4:15 p.m.

January 11, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

WILKINSON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead in Wilkinson County after a single-car crash. It happened Wednesday around 4:15 p.m. According to Georgia State Patrol, troopers say the driver, who has not been identified, lost control going around a curve on Georgia Highway 57 near mile marker 8 before hitting a tree. GSP says the vehicle rolled over…

Macon-Bibb Commissioner Seth Clark announces re-election bid

“After prayerful consideration and conversation with my family and close friends, I have decided to run for re-election to serve another term as commissioner for District 5," Clark said.

January 11, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County District 5 Commissioner and current Mayor Pro Tempore, Seth Clark, announces he will run for re-election to a second four-year term. That’s according to a news release sent by his campaign to 41NBC. “After prayerful consideration and conversation with my family and close friends, I have decided to run for re-election to serve another…

Middle Georgia Honor Flight offering free trips for Veterans to D.C. memorials in 2024

Middle Georgia Honor Flight has taken nearly 300 veterans on 18 flights since 2018.

January 11, 2024

Dejon Campbell,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Veterans in Middle Georgia now have another opportunity to visit war memorials in Washington, D.C.—all for free. Since its founding in 2018, Middle Georgia Honor Flight has been rooted in providing an experience to veterans who served in conflicts like World War II, Korea and Vietnam the opportunity to visit the nation’s capitol. “We went to…

Houston County dedicates building to Sheriff Cullen Talton, nation’s longest-serving sheriff

Community celebrates more than 50 years of service by Sheriff Talton with renovated building dedication

January 11, 2024

Fiona King,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Emotions ran high in Warner Robins on Thursday during a building dedication ceremony to honor Sheriff Cullen Talton. Hundreds of people gathered to witness the dedication of the newly renovated building, which will now be called the “Sheriff H. Cullen Talton Jr. Building” in honor of the longest-serving sheriff in the United States. Sheriff Talton…

Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick talks 2024 goals, timeline for progress in the city

Changes coming to the city include the development of a commercial downtown, the opening of a homeless shelter and the appointment of a new fire chief, as well as industrial growth.

January 11, 2024

Andrew Willis,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The International City is looking ahead to the new year with plans for future development and a growing economy. 2023 was a year of major milestones for the City of Warner Robins. From a historic pay increase for city workers to the acquisition of property in the city’s downtown district, Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick…

Deputies: Human remains found in vacant field in Macon, investigation underway

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating after human remains were found in a vacant field on Thursday.

January 11, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after human remains were found in a vacant field on Thursday. A sheriff’s office news release says deputies responded to Hawaiian Village Drive just before 2 p.m. in response to a call from a citizen who told them he was walking through the field when he found a human…

Strong to severe storms possible again Friday

January 11, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Another warm front-cold front combo could bring some severe weather to Middle Georgia Friday afternoon. The Rest of the Evening It will be another chilly evening around Middle Georgia as a wedge of cold and dry air lingers over much of Georgia and the Carolinas. Low temperatures should occur sometime after midnight in the lower 40s…

Georgia Military College, Prep School closed Friday due to severe weather threat

Georgia Military College (GMC) has announced closures and event postponements for Friday, January 12, due to the potential for inclement weather.

January 11, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Military College (GMC) has announced closures and event postponements for Friday, January 12, due to the potential for inclement weather. In a statement posted on the GMC Facebook page Thursday, the school said it will be closed on Friday and that the closure applies to all students, faculty and staff at GMC Prep School and…

Strong to severe storms Friday

January 11, 2024

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning, we are in the low to mid 30s with partly cloudy skies. It will be a mostly sunny and nice for January this afternoon around Middle Georgia with high temperatures mainly reaching the upper 50s and lower 60s. Overnight we will cool down to the low to mid 40s with the chance of a…

Middle Georgia Coffee Crawl creating big buzz, big business

The Middle Georgia Coffee Crawl, which started January 5 and runs through January 31, is exceeding all expectations.

January 10, 2024

Fiona King,

WARNER ROBINS (41NBC/WMGT) – The Middle Georgia Coffee Crawl, which started January 5 and runs through January 31, is exceeding all expectations. Ten local coffee shops came together to create the event. Sophia Smith, the owner of Little Light Coffee Co., says it was designed to promote local coffee shops in Middle Georgia and boost sales in January, a month…

Middle Georgia Con’s biggest year yet has something for fans of all ages

This weekend's Middle Georgia Con will bring more than 70 artists and vendors to Macon, along with several guests and a video game tournament.

January 10, 2024

Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you’re a fan of comic books, video games or collectibles, this weekend’s Middle Georgia Con has a lot to offer. This year, the convention will even have a few firsts for you to enjoy. Michael Huffman is the owner of Fanboy Collectibles and Comics on Ingleside Avenue in Macon and president of Middle Georgia Con….

Middle Georgia State University set to join Peach Belt Conference in 2025

The Peach Belt Conference (PBC) Board of Directors voted unanimously to extend an invitation to Middle Georgia State University (MGA) to join the league, pending approval of the school's acceptance into the NCAA Division II provisional process.

January 10, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

AUGUSTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Peach Belt Conference (PBC) Board of Directors voted unanimously to extend an invitation to Middle Georgia State University (MGA) to join the league, pending approval of the school’s acceptance into the NCAA Division II provisional process. MGA made the announcement on Wednesday. The school is expected to apply on February 1, 2025 and, if accepted,…

Parts of Amerson River Park, Ocmulgee Heritage Trail closed due to flooding

Macon-Bibb County says these areas will remain closed until the river level recedes and any cleanup needed is completed.

January 10, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The severe weather that moved through Macon on Tuesday, left behind major flooding. Due to the rising level of the Ocmulgee River, the Parks & Beautification Department is closing the following areas: Boat ramps on the north and south end of Amerson River Park. Dirt trails around the pond in Amerson River Park. Paved trail between…

Thursday is the calm before another round of strong storms Friday

January 10, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Pleasant weather will stay with Middle Georgia Thursday before another cold front brings a chance for severe weather again on Friday. The Rest of the Evening Skies will remain mostly clear for much of Middle Georgia. Some passing cirrus clouds may pass through, but those will do little to keep heat around Middle Georgia overnight. Low…

Washington County Sheriff’s Office captures wanted suspect

Triston Michael Waters arrested in Sandersville on multiple charges, Kathryn Leann Walls also in custody

January 10, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Triston Waters and Kathryn Walls (Photos: Washington County Sheriff’s Office)SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man wanted by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office in connection with a recent theft investigation is now in custody. A Washington County Sheriff’s Office Facebook post said deputies, along with U.S. Marshals, Milledgeville Police and the Georgia Department of Corrections, took Triston Michael Waters into custody…

UPDATE: Man dies after Monday night crash on I-75 South in Houston County

One of the drivers involved in a crash on Interstate 75 Monday night has died.

January 10, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (1/10) – One of the drivers involved in a crash on Interstate 75 Monday night has died. Houston County Coroner James Williams says 61-year-old Willie Leon Jarrell Jr. of Macon was pronounced dead at 8:06 a.m. Wednesday at Doctors Hospital in Augusta. He says the conditions of the other victims are unknown at this time. Georgia State Patrol is…

"I think we'll see legislative action in the first quarter. I hope so," Macon-Bibb Commissioner Seth Clark said.

Macon Mental Health Matters, a local organization dedicated to promoting mental health in the community, will hold its first pop-up gym of the year this weekend.

Layla Cain and Gwendolyn Bigelow say the city hasn't done anything to fix the problem and doesn't have answers. The city released a statement in response.

Dexter Copeland, the head coach of Macon County High School's football team, says he’s retiring after more than 20 years as a head coach, which included a state championship win.

Peach County deputies say a 20-year-old Fort Valley man is now in custody in connection with a shooting on January 5.

Bibb County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested a 38-year-old Macon man, Brian Latrell Colbert, in connection with the theft of a postal service vehicle, according to a news release from the sheriff's office.

According to investigators, the theft happened around 6 a.m. on January 8 at Al’s Market, located at 275 N. Lee Street.

The crash happened Wednesday around 4:15 p.m.

“After prayerful consideration and conversation with my family and close friends, I have decided to run for re-election to serve another term as commissioner for District 5," Clark said.

Middle Georgia Honor Flight has taken nearly 300 veterans on 18 flights since 2018.

Community celebrates more than 50 years of service by Sheriff Talton with renovated building dedication

Changes coming to the city include the development of a commercial downtown, the opening of a homeless shelter and the appointment of a new fire chief, as well as industrial growth.

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating after human remains were found in a vacant field on Thursday.

Georgia Military College (GMC) has announced closures and event postponements for Friday, January 12, due to the potential for inclement weather.

The Middle Georgia Coffee Crawl, which started January 5 and runs through January 31, is exceeding all expectations.

This weekend's Middle Georgia Con will bring more than 70 artists and vendors to Macon, along with several guests and a video game tournament.

The Peach Belt Conference (PBC) Board of Directors voted unanimously to extend an invitation to Middle Georgia State University (MGA) to join the league, pending approval of the school's acceptance into the NCAA Division II provisional process.

Macon-Bibb County says these areas will remain closed until the river level recedes and any cleanup needed is completed.

Triston Michael Waters arrested in Sandersville on multiple charges, Kathryn Leann Walls also in custody

One of the drivers involved in a crash on Interstate 75 Monday night has died.

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