Sheriff
Featured, Houston County, Local News

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
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…
Featured, Houston County, Local News

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.
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…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

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.
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…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Strong to severe storms possible again Friday

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…

Gmc Closed Friday
Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

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.
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
Featured, Local News, Weather

Strong to severe storms Friday

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
Bibb County, Houston County, Local News

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.
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
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

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.
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….

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

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.
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,…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

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.
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…

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Featured, Local News, Washington County

Washington County Sheriff’s Office captures wanted suspect

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

Crash 75
Featured, Houston County, Local News

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.
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…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News, Local Sports, Sports

Baldwin High School welcomes new head football coach Kevin Patterson

Kevin Patterson was appointed as Baldwin High's new head coach on Tuesday.
Tucker Sargent,

Graphic: Baldwin County SchoolsMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia  (41NBC/WMGT) – The Baldwin County Board of Education has appointed Kevin Patterson as the new head football coach for Baldwin High School. Patterson is a 2004 graduate of Camden County High School in Kingsland, where he helped lead the team to an undefeated season and a 5A State Championship during his senior year. The district…
Featured, Houston County, Local News

UPDATE: Police say Tuesday shooting in Warner Robins was act of self-defense after man forced entry into home

Warner Robins Police say the investigation revealed Graves shot Pope in self-defense after Pope forced his way into Graves' home.
Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (1/10) – Warner Robins Police say the investigation revealed Graves shot Pope in self-defense after Pope forced his way into Graves’ home. “The incident was a continuation of an earlier incident at the home,” a Wednesday news release update said. Graves is not being charged with any crimes, police said. Pope is still hospitalized. “This investigation is still ongoing…

Water Break
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon residents, businesses experience water outages after water main break

Residents and businesses in Macon dealt with water outages Wednesday after a water main break.
Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Residents and businesses in Macon dealt with water outages Wednesday after a water main break. The 16-inch water main repair took several hours. According to Macon Water Authority, approximately 45 customers were impacted, including businesses like Macon Water Ice. Residents living in the Dannenberg, Broadway and Lee Lofts also experienced water outages or low water pressure…

Calm Weather Day Ahead
Featured, Local News, Weather

Calm weather today

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After lots of severe weather yesterday, today will be mostly sunny and in the low 50s. Overnight we will be mostly clear with temperatures in the low to mid 30s. Tomorrow will be the nicest day this week with mostly sunny skies and highs in the low 60s. You better get out and enjoy it because…

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Featured, Local News, Twiggs County

Severe weather causes damage, power outages in Middle Georgia

Heavy rain, downed trees and power lines, and flooding leave behind widespread damage and power outages.
Fiona King,

TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Residents across Middle Georgia are cleaning up after storms moved through on Tuesday. Heavy rain, downed trees and power lines and flooding leave behind widespread damage and power outages. Antioch Baptist Church on Gordon Road in Twiggs County is one of the many buildings that sustained significant damage. A homeowner on Sgoda Road in Twiggs…

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Across Georgia Sports, Sports

Mississippi Braves announce move to Georgia after 2024 season

End of an Era: M-Braves to commemorate 20th season in Pearl before Georgia relocation
Tucker Sargent,

COLUMBUS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mississippi Braves, the Double-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, announced Tuesday the upcoming 2024 season will be their last in Pearl, Mississippi, before relocating to Columbus, Georgia starting with the 2025 season. In a message to fans, shared on Facebook, the team expressed gratitude for nearly two decades of support from the Pearl community and…

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Across Georgia Sports, Bibb County, Featured, Local News, Local Sports

Drew Cronic steps down as Mercer University’s head football coach

Mercer University head football coach Drew Cronic has resigned to join the Navy Midshipmen as an offensive coordinator, Mercer Athletics announced on Tuesday.
Tucker Sargent,

Drew Cronic (Photo: Mercer Athletics/Todd Anderson)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer University head football coach Drew Cronic has resigned to join the Navy Midshipmen as an offensive coordinator, Mercer Athletics announced on Tuesday. “Coach Cronic has made great contributions to the Mercer football program, as well as to Mercer University, over the last four seasons,” Mercer Athletics Director Jim Cole said….

Monroe Ems Ride Along
Featured, Local News, Monroe County

How Monroe County Emergency Services prepares and responds during severe weather

The agency prepares for severe weather days in advance by checking its equipment, fueling vehicles, attending weather briefings and increasing its staffing. 
Andrew Willis,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – When severe weather strikes Middle Georgia, first responders across the region jump into action. Heavy storms bring all kinds of dangers—from flash flooding and high winds to car crashes and downed trees. Monroe County Emergency Services (EMS) is there to answer the call should emergencies arise. According to Monroe County EMS Battalion Chief, Bobby Duncan, the…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Nicer weather returns Wednesday

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sunnier but cooler conditions will take back over Middle Georgia following today’s cold front and storms. The Rest of the Evening It will be rather windy around Middle Georgia this evening and tonight as cloud cover slowly breaks up. A wind advisory is in effect for Middle Georgia until 1:00 AM tonight/tomorrow morning. Low temperatures will…

Crash 75
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

I-75 N reopens after two prisoner transport vans, tractor trailer crash

According to Georgia State Patrol, there was a crash involving a tractor trailer and two prisoner transport vans.
Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  Interstate 75 Northbound near Riverside Drive was shut down for about two hours Tuesday morning. According to Georgia State Patrol, there was a crash involving a tractor trailer and two prisoner transport vans. GSP says the prisoner transport vans belonged to a private contractor and were not state vehicles. The crash happened around 8:37 a.m., GSP…

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Bibb County, Featured, Houston County, Local News

‘Community stalwart’ Roy H. ‘Sonny’ Watson Jr. dies at 86

Watson was a "community stalwart," according to a CGTC news release, and was a vital figure in local governance, healthcare, education and business.
Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Central Georgia Technical CollegeWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) and Houston Healthcare are both mourning the loss of Roy H. “Sonny” Watson Jr., who died Tuesday at the age of 86. Watson was a “community stalwart,” according to a CGTC news release, and was a vital figure in local governance, healthcare, education and business. He…