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Mercer men’s hoops picks up first SoCon victory to extend home winning streak to seven

The Bears improve to 1-2 in conference play and will host Wofford Saturday

January 7, 2026

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mercer men’s basketball team improved to 9-7 overall on the season with a 101-63 victory over Southern Conference opponent The Citadel on Wednesday. This was the first SoCon win of the season for the Bears after they lost their first two SoCon road games by a combined eight points. This home win improved their record…

Mercer introduces Joel Taylor as 22nd head coach in football program history

Taylor was the Bears Defensive Coordinator from 2020-2023

January 7, 2026

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer University introduced Joel Taylor as the Bears’ 22nd head football coach on Wednesday, bringing a 21-year collegiate coaching career back to Macon. Taylor, whose hiring was announced on December 11, returns to Mercer after serving as the Bears’ defensive coordinator from 2020 to 2023. He most recently led West Georgia through its transition to the…

How Milledgeville police detect drone activity near state prison

Police say drones and K-9 units play a key role in detecting illegal activity near prisons.

January 7, 2026

Gena Tripp,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, (41NBC/WMGT) – Just after 2 a.m. on New Year’s Day, Milledgeville police were investigating a suspicious vehicle near Baldwin State Prison when they heard a drone overhead. “When I arrived on scene, I heard what sounded like a drone in the air,” said Aaron Lewis, a K-9 handler with the Milledgeville Police Department. “I looked up and saw…

Winter slump leads Red Cross to call for blood donations

Officials say winter weather, illness and the post-holiday slump are impacting donations.

January 7, 2026

Bre'Anna Sheffield,

American Red Cross shortage (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As winter sets in, the American Red Cross says it is facing a critical blood shortage, urging donors to give during National Blood Donor Month in January. Around this time of the winter season, the American Red Cross has a hard time getting blood donations. January is National Blood Donor…

Amy Morton enters race for Bibb County Board of Education District 7

Morton says parent engagement and collaboration are key priorities.

January 7, 2026

Bre'Anna Sheffield,

Amy Morton runs for Bibb County board of education (Photo: 41NBC/ Bre’Anna Sheffield)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Elected officials, business leaders and community members gathered Wednesday at the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame as Amy Morton officially announced her campaign for the Bibb County Board of Education, District 7. Morton is a longtime Macon resident, family therapist and small business owner….

BS Report: The Return of Matt Ryan

January 7, 2026

David Tufts, Bill Shanks,

Well, either on Thursday or Friday, we will probably see Matt Ryan have an official formal interview with the Atlanta Falcons for the president of football job. And, you know, they’ve already had some internal discussions between Arthur Blank and Matt Ryan that’s already gone on. That’s been well-reported and widely believed that Matt Ryan has already expressed an interest…

UPDATE: Man charged with felony murder after Warner Robins welfare check death

Police say the case is classified as family violence and no suspects are at large.

January 7, 2026

Keenan Gibson, Fiona King, Tucker Sargent,

Credit: Warner Robins Police DepartmentUPDATE: Warner Robins Police say a 31-year-old man is now in custody in connection with a death discovered during a welfare check on Wednesday. According to an update, Brandon Diaz is charged with felony murder and aggravated assault in the death of 34-year-old Krystal Gilbert. Police did not reveal the relationship between Diaz and Gilbert or…

Mostly cloudy again Thursday

January 7, 2026

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – . This Evening A cloudy morning has cleared out some this afternoon, however many of those clouds will return overnight and into tomorrow morning. Low temperatures should be similar to last night if not a couple of degrees cooler in the lower 50s. The wind will be light and variable and fog will be possible, especially…

Twiggs County Schools mourns death of teacher Michelle Capece

The district says Capece served Twiggs County students for 24 years and was recently named Teacher of the Year.

January 7, 2026

Tucker Sargent,

Credit: Twiggs County SchoolsJEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Twiggs County Schools announced Wednesday that longtime Jeffersonville Elementary School teacher Michelle Capece, who was recognized as the district’s 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year, has died. According to a news release from the Twiggs County School District, Capece died on Tuesday. She taught with Twiggs County Schools for 24 years and worked closely…

State Rep. Anissa Jones (D) highlights economic development, affordability ahead of legislative session

As Georgia lawmakers prepare to convene for the upcoming legislative session, economic development and affordability are among the top concerns being raised by representatives across the state.

January 7, 2026

Tyrik Wynn,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – State Rep. Anissa Jones says the issues she’s hearing most from constituents center on everyday costs and long-term community investment. “The things that are very important are economic development, affordable healthcare, affordable housing, as well as for this particular area is helping to expand the historic tax credit issue that we have,” Jones said. Jones says…

How to stick to New Year’s resolutions, according to Atrium Health Navicent

Lisa Seneker, manager of health promotion services at Atrium, sat down with 41NBC to share tips on setting realistic goals and staying consistent long after the new year begins.

January 7, 2026

Keenan Gibson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Lisa Seneker, manager of health promotion services at Atrium, sat down with 41NBC to share tips on setting realistic goals and staying consistent long after the new year begins. Seneker says resolutions don’t have to wait for January first — and they don’t have to be extreme. Instead of trying to change everything at once, she encourages…

Pulaski County Schools: Situation ‘handled‘ after suspicious online activity involving student

School officials say agencies responded early Wednesday to reinforce campus safety.

January 7, 2026

Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE: The Pulaski County School District confirmed Wednesday the student involved in the threat lives in Wilcox County but attends school in Pulaski County. UPDATE: The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office classified the incident as a “possible threat” involving a Pulaski County student. Deputies say the student involved was taken into custody before reaching any campus. “This is an ongoing investigation,”…

Man now faces murder charge in Macon infant death

Deputies say the infant died after being treated for severe injuries.

January 7, 2026

Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE: Coroner Leon Jones tells 41NBC an autopsy is scheduled for Friday morning at 7:30 at the GBI Crime Lab in DeKalb County. ORIGINAL STORY: MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man is now charged with murder after a six-month-old infant died from injuries following a reported medical emergency at a Macon home. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, deputies…

Man arrested after stolen truck chase ends with K-9 search in Jones County

Deputies say the stolen truck was tracked through OnStar before the chase ended.

January 6, 2026

Tucker Sargent,

Credit: Jones County Sheriff’s OfficeJONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Deputies arrested a 47-year-old man Friday after a chase involving a stolen truck ended with a K-9 search. According to a Jones County Sheriff’s Office Facebook post on Tuesday, a deputy responded on January 2 to the Gray Bypass after a black GMC truck reported stolen out of Eatonton was tracked…

Former residents say they can’t retrieve belongings after Fort Valley apartment fire

Former tenants say they have not been allowed back inside the building following the August fire.

January 6, 2026

Gena Tripp,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A fire broke out at College Square Apartments in Fort Valley on August 12, 2025, according to former resident Joycelyn Wynn. Since then, Wynn says she has not been allowed to go back inside the apartment to retrieve any salvageable items. “I feel unheard because as a tenant I should be able to go in…

Macon-Bibb commission selects Valerie Wynn as mayor pro tem

Wynn was selected by a 5-3 vote during Tuesday’s commission meeting.

January 6, 2026

Tucker Sargent,

Credit: Macon-Bibb CountyMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Commission voted Tuesday to select District 1 Commissioner Valerie Wynn as the new mayor pro tem. Wynn replaces Seth Clark as mayor pro tem following Clark’s resignation from the commission on Monday. District 6 Commissioner Raymond Wilder nominated Wynn for the position. District 8 Commissioner Donice Bryant nominated District 2 Commissioner…

BS Report: Trading Trae

January 6, 2026

Bill Shanks, David Tufts,

Reports surfaced last night that the Atlanta Hawks were talking trade, and Trey Young was at the forefront of the conversations. He’s been their star for several years now, but there are a couple of reasons why Trey Young may be on the trade block. Number one is contract. He has a player option for next season, so he has…

UPDATE: 15-year-old in custody after east Macon shooting

Deputies say a firearm was recovered after the teen was taken into custody Tuesday.

January 6, 2026

Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (1/6/26): A 15-year-old from Macon is now in custody in connection with a shooting Monday night in east Macon that left a man in critical condition. According to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release, the U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force took the teen into custody just before noon Tuesday after the execution of an arrest warrant…

Incoming cold front could bring showers tonight

January 6, 2026

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – . This Evening It’s again been mostly cloudy around Middle Georgia today however the sun has emerged a bit more in the latter part of the day. Expect clouds to return through the evening along with the possibility for a few small showers. The wind will flow from the southwest at 5-10 mph with gusts reaching…

Renovated Mary Vinson Memorial Library opens in Milledgeville

Officials say the renovated library now offers expanded space, technology and services for the community.

January 6, 2026

Bre'Anna Sheffield,

Mary Vinson Memorial Library back opened (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After more than 40 years of serving the Milledgeville community, the Mary Vinson Memorial Library has reopened following a major renovation aimed at meeting modern needs. Several Milledgeville residents, along with local and state officials, gathered Tuesday to celebrate the library’s renovations. After months of reconstruction and planning,…

Inmate injured in fight inside Bibb County jail

Deputies say it happened Monday afternoon.

January 6, 2026

Tucker Sargent,

FileMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An inmate was injured during a fight inside the Bibb County jail Monday afternoon and was taken to a hospital for treatment. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, it happened just before 5 p.m. Deputies say inmates were involved in a “physical altercation” that led to one of them receiving non-life-threatening injuries. The sheriff’s office…

Crimestoppers seeking man wanted for aggravated assault in Crawford County

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of these individuals is asked to call Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68-CRIME (1-877-682-7463).

January 6, 2026

Keenan Gibson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crime Stoppers is spotlighting five individuals wanted by law enforcement agencies across Middle Georgia as part of its weekly effort to encourage community involvement in locating fugitives. Crime Stoppers partners with media outlets and law enforcement agencies in eight Middle Georgia counties, offering anonymous rewards for tips that lead to arrests. The following individuals…

Tensions rise in Venezuela as Maduro pleads not guilty in U.S. court

Fresh tensions are flaring in Venezuela after overnight gunfire was reported in the capital city of Caracas.

January 6, 2026

Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)-Fresh tensions are flaring in Venezuela after overnight gunfire was reported in the capital city of Caracas, raising new concerns about stability following the removal of the country’s longtime leader. Two White House officials tell NBC News the Trump administration is closely monitoring the situation and emphasized that the United States was not involved in the overnight violence. Meanwhile, in…

Morning Business Report: Chevron holds edge in Venezuela as Dow hits record high

Analysts say Chevron currently holds a strategic advantage as the only major U.S. oil company still operating in Venezuela.

January 6, 2026

Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Global markets are weighing major developments in energy, travel, and consumer sectors as investors digest political uncertainty abroad and strong gains on Wall Street. Analysts say Chevron currently holds a strategic advantage as the only major U.S. oil company still operating in Venezuela. However, experts warn that restoring Venezuela’s oil industry to its peak production of roughly 3.5 million…

The Bears improve to 1-2 in conference play and will host Wofford Saturday

Taylor was the Bears Defensive Coordinator from 2020-2023

Police say drones and K-9 units play a key role in detecting illegal activity near prisons.

Officials say winter weather, illness and the post-holiday slump are impacting donations.

Morton says parent engagement and collaboration are key priorities.

Police say the case is classified as family violence and no suspects are at large.

The district says Capece served Twiggs County students for 24 years and was recently named Teacher of the Year.

As Georgia lawmakers prepare to convene for the upcoming legislative session, economic development and affordability are among the top concerns being raised by representatives across the state.

Lisa Seneker, manager of health promotion services at Atrium, sat down with 41NBC to share tips on setting realistic goals and staying consistent long after the new year begins.

School officials say agencies responded early Wednesday to reinforce campus safety.

Deputies say the infant died after being treated for severe injuries.

Deputies say the stolen truck was tracked through OnStar before the chase ended.

Former tenants say they have not been allowed back inside the building following the August fire.

Wynn was selected by a 5-3 vote during Tuesday’s commission meeting.

Deputies say a firearm was recovered after the teen was taken into custody Tuesday.

Officials say the renovated library now offers expanded space, technology and services for the community.

Deputies say it happened Monday afternoon.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of these individuals is asked to call Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68-CRIME (1-877-682-7463).

Fresh tensions are flaring in Venezuela after overnight gunfire was reported in the capital city of Caracas.

Analysts say Chevron currently holds a strategic advantage as the only major U.S. oil company still operating in Venezuela.

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