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Featured, Local News, Washington County

2 teens in Davisboro accused of starting fire to get rid of contraband

Sheriff Joel Cochran says it was discovered that the fire was set to destroy contraband intended to be smuggled into Washington State Prison.
Clayton Poulnott,

DAVISBORO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two teenagers were taken into custody in Washington County on Thursday and are accused of starting a forest fire. According to a Facebook post by Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran, deputies responded to a suspicious persons call on Sparta Davisboro Road just outside of Davisboro on February 29. (Photos courtesy of Washington County Sheriff’s Office Facebook…

Highlights: Taylor County Vs Greenforest Christian Ghsa Class A Ii Girls Semifinals
Local Sports, Sports, Taylor County

HIGHLIGHTS: Taylor County girls basketball faces Greenforest Christian in GHSA Class A-II semifinals

The Lady Vikings met Greenforest Christian Friday at Fort Valley State University.
Justin Dierkes,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Taylor County’s girls basketball team faced Greenforest Christian Friday night at Fort Valley State University with a spot in the GHSA Class A-II title game up for grabs. Taylor County lost 64-35. 41NBC’s Justin Dierkes has the highlights. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Taylor County Tags: class a-ii, Final Four, Fort Valley State University, girls, greenforest…

Highlights: Macon County Vs Greenforest Christian Ghsa Class A Ii Boys Semifinals
Local Sports, Macon County, Sports

HIGHLIGHTS: Macon County boys basketball faces Greenforest Christian in GHSA Class A-II semifinals

The Bulldogs met Greenforest Christian Friday at Fort Valley State University.
Justin Dierkes,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon County’s boys basketball team faced Greenforest Christian Friday night at Fort Valley State University with a spot in the GHSA Class A-II title game up for grabs. Macon County lost 68-44. 41NBC’s Justin Dierkes has the highlights. Categories: Local Sports, Macon County, Sports Tags: Basketball, Boys, Bulldogs, Final Four, Fort Valley State University, GHSA,…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Monroe County traffic stop leads to home search, arrest

A man faces multiple charges after Monroe County deputies say he was found in possession of drugs and paraphernalia.
Tucker Sargent,

Michael Hall (Photo: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office)FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man faces multiple charges after Monroe County deputies say he was found in possession of drugs and paraphernalia. Monroe County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Anna Watkins says deputies conducted a traffic stop on Juliette Road around 9 p.m. on February 28. The deputy’s canine alerted on the vehicle, according to…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Gloomy conditions carry into the weekend

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cloud cover will budge very little this weekend, however rain chances will be down from Friday. The Rest of the Evening Scattered showers should slowly taper off as we roll through suppertime and into tonight. That being said, shower activity will continue through most of tonight to some degree. Middle Georgians planning on partaking in First…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Thousands of pages of slave transactions discovered, made available to public

Bibb County Superior Court Clerk Erica Woodford found the documents in 2013 after they were collecting dust for 190 years
Dejon Campbell,

BIBB COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – More than 6,000 pages of slave purchases in Macon-Bibb County are now available online, after they were collecting dust in the Bibb County Superior Court for almost 200 years. “I cannot articulate in words the feeling of finding records of slavery in our deed books”, Erica L. Woodford, Esq, said. Woodford is the first Black…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Driver found guilty in passenger’s shooting death of another in 2019

29-year-old Brandon Tyler was found guilty on Friday of malice murder, felony murder and two counts of aggravated assault in connection with the shooting death of Deroderick Ridley and the shooting of Marquis Simmons.
Kirby Williamson, Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE (3/1/24) –  29-year-old Brandon Tyler was found guilty on Friday of malice murder, felony murder and two counts of aggravated assault in connection with the shooting death of Deroderick Ridley and the shooting of Marquis Simmons. He was sentenced to life in prison plus 20 years. According to a Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office…

Widespread Rain Today
Featured, Local News, Weather

Rainy day on tap for Middle Georgia

Today is a bad day for outdoor plans. Temperatures will not warm up too much--only into the upper 40s to low 50s. Saturday, we  will see a few isolated showers. However, it will largely just be an overcast and mild afternoon.
Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all! Hope you all are doing well. This morning we are starting off with cold temperatures and rainfall across Middle Georgia. If you are heading out the door this morning, you definitely are going to need the rain gear. Today is a bad day for outdoor plans. Temperatures will not warm up…

Highlights: Cfca Boys Basketball Faces Furtah Prep In Giaa Class 2a Semifinals
Bibb County, Local Sports, Sports

HIGHLIGHTS: CFCA boys basketball faces Furtah Prep in GIAA Class 2A semifinals

The Central Fellowship Christian Academy (CFCA) and Furtah Prep boys basketball teams met Thursday at Brewton Parker College in the GIAA Class 2A semifinals.
Justin Dierkes,

MOUNT VERNON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Central Fellowship Christian Academy (CFCA) and Furtah Prep boys basketball teams met Thursday at Brewton Parker College in the GIAA Class 2A semifinals. Furtah Prep 62-57. 41NBC’s Justin Dierkes has the highlights. Categories: Bibb County, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Basketball, Boys, Central Fellowship Christian Academy, cfca, furtah prep, GIAA, high school, Highlights, Playoffs, SEmifinals

Highlights: Trinity Christian Girls Basketball Faces Briarwood Academy In Giaa 2a Semifinals
Laurens County, Local Sports, Sports

HIGHLIGHTS: Trinity Christian girls basketball faces Briarwood Academy in GIAA 2A semifinals

Trinity Christian and Briarwood met Thursday at Brewton Parker College.
Justin Dierkes,

MOUNT VERNON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Trinity Christian and Briarwood’s girls basketball teams met Thursday at Brewton Parker College in the GIAA Class 2A semifinals. Briarwood won 47-43. 41NBC’s Justin Dierkes has the highlights. Categories: Laurens County, Local Sports, Sports Tags: academy, Basketball, briarwood, GIAA, girls, SEmifinals, Trinity-Christian

Highlights: Cfca Girls Basketball Faces Piedmont Academy In Giaa 2a Semifinals
Bibb County, Local Sports, Sports

HIGHLIGHTS: CFCA girls basketball faces Piedmont Academy in GIAA 2A semifinals

The Central Fellowship Christian Academy (CFCA) and Piedmont Academy girls basketball teams met Thursday at Brewton Parker College in the GIAA Class 2A semifinals.
Justin Dierkes,

MOUNT VERNON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Central Fellowship Christian Academy (CFCA) and Piedmont Academy girls basketball teams met Thursday at Brewton Parker College in the GIAA Class 2A semifinals. Piedmont won 53-41. 41NBC’s Justin Dierkes has the highlights. Categories: Bibb County, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Basketball, Central Fellowship Christian Academy, cfca, GIAA, girls, Piedmont, SEmifinals

Highlights: Trinity Christian Boys Basketball Faces Brentwood School In Giaa 2a Semifinals
Laurens County, Local Sports, Sports, Washington County

HIGHLIGHTS: Trinity Christian boys basketball faces Brentwood School in GIAA 2A semifinals

Trinity Christian's boys basketball team faced Brentwood School Thursday in the GIAA Class 2A semifinals at Brewton Parker College.
Justin Dierkes,

MOUNT VERNON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Trinity Christian’s boys basketball team faced Brentwood School Thursday in the GIAA Class 2A semifinals at Brewton Parker College. 41NBC’s Justin Dierkes has the highlights. Categories: Laurens County, Local Sports, Sports, Washington County Tags: Basketball, Boys, brentwood school, Dublin, high school, Playoffs, Sandersville, SEmifinals, Trinity-Christian

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

UPDATE: International City Experience has been postponed

Warner Robins has postponed the first-ever International City Experience.
Fiona King,

UPDATE (3/1) : The City of Warner Robins has postponed the International City Experience scheduled for Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Perkins Park. The event has been postponed due to the upcoming weather conditions on the originally planned date. The City of Warner Robins will provide the new date as soon as it becomes available. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ORIGINAL STORY (2/29): WARNER…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

More rain expected for First Friday

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An incoming surface trough will bring more rain to Middle Georgia to kickoff the month of March. The Rest of the Evening     Cloud cover will not budge as Thursday comes to a close. Rain shower odds will increase, especially after sunset. Expect winds to remain out of the east-northeast at around 5-12 mph, gusting…
Bleckley County, Featured, Local News

Cochran man arrested on aggravated child molestation charge

Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office urges public to report additional victims after recent arrest
Tucker Sargent,

COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Cochran man faces an aggravated child molestation charge after being arrested this week. According to a Facebook post by Bleckley County Sheriff Daniel Cape, deputies received a complaint on Monday indicating improper and illegal activity involving an adult male and juvenile female. An investigation led to multiple interviews of the victim and suspect, which then…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News

3 Bibb County high schools earn 2024 AP Honor Schools distinction

Howard, Rutland and Northeast High Schools celebrate Advanced Placement success
Tucker Sargent,

FileMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three Bibb County School District high schools are being recognized for their Advanced Placement (AP) efforts. According to a news release from Georgia School Superintendent Richard Woods, Howard High School was named an AP Access & Support School and an AP Stem School, while Rutland High School was named an AP Challenge School. Northeast High School…

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Baldwin County, Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon and Milledgeville Habitats partner to build homes for low-income families

New alliance aims to revive homeownership opportunities in Milledgeville-Baldwin County
Tucker Sargent,

(File: June 2022) A Habitat for Humanity Home built on an blight lot in the Lynnwood Estates neighborhoodMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Area Habitat for Humanity and Milledgeville-Baldwin County Habitat for Humanity announced a new partnership on Thursday aimed at bringing the Habitat mission back to Milledgeville-Baldwin County starting this spring. According to a news release, board members from both…
Baldwin County, Bibb County, Bleckley County, Crawford County, Dodge County, Dooly County, Featured, Hancock County, Houston County, Johnson County, Jones County, Lamar County, Laurens County, Local News, Macon County, Monroe County, Peach County, Pulaski County

Unlock your tax benefits with VITA

Discover a helping hand this tax season through the United Way of Central Georgia Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Discover a helping hand this tax season through the United Way of Central Georgia Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Eligible individuals and families making $64,000 or less can access free tax preparation assistance at convenient sites like Centenary United Methodist Church, Georgia College & State University and GA VECTR (Georgia Veterans Education Career Transition) Center, thanks…

Cloudy Skies Expected Today In The 60's
Featured, Local News, Weather

Cloudy and in the 60’s today

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to everyone! I hope the wind yesterday didn’t blow to much around your yard. This morning we are starting in the 40s with an abundance of cloud coverage. We are about 20 degrees cooler this morning than we were yesterday morning. Today we will not be as warm  as it was yesterday, with highs…

Highlights: Perry Baseball Hosts Peach County
Houston County, Local Sports, Peach County, Sports

HIGHLIGHTS: Perry baseball hosts Peach County

The Panthers and Trojans met on the diamond Wednesday night in Perry.
Justin Dierkes,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Peach County Trojans visited the Perry Panthers Wednesday night. Perry got the 6-2 win. 41NBC’s Justin Dierkes has the highlights: Categories: Houston County, Local Sports, Peach County, Sports Tags: baseball, GHSA, Highlights, Panthers, Peach County High School, Perry High School, trojans

Highlights: John Milledge Girls Basketball Faces Deerfield Windsor In Giaa Class 3a Final Four
Baldwin County, Local Sports, Sports

HIGHLIGHTS: John Milledge girls basketball faces Deerfield-Windsor in GIAA Class 3A Final Four

The John Milledge Academy girls basketball team faced Deerfield-Windsor in the GIAA Class 3A semifinals at Georgia College and State University on Wednesday. JMA fell 51-42.
Justin Dierkes,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The John Milledge Academy girls basketball team faced Deerfield-Windsor in the GIAA Class 3A semifinals at Georgia College and State University on Wednesday. JMA fell 51-42. 41NBC’s Justin Dierkes has the highlights: Categories: Baldwin County, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Basketball, class 2a, deerfield-windsor, Final, four, GIAA, girls, Highlights, Hoops, john milledge academy, Milledgeville, SEmifinals

Highlights: Southwest Boys Basketball Hosts Columbia In Ghsa Class 2a Elite 8
Bibb County, Local Sports, Sports

HIGHLIGHTS: Southwest boys basketball hosts Columbia in GHSA Class 2A Elite 8

The Southwest High School boys basketball team was home Wednesday night against Columbia in the GHSA Class 4A quarterfinals. The Patriots fell 55-34.
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Southwest High School boys basketball team was home Wednesday night against Columbia in the GHSA Class 4A quarterfinals. The Patriots fell 55-34. 41NBC’s Justin Dierkes has the highlights from Wednesday night: Categories: Bibb County, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Basketball, Boys, Columbia, Elite 8, high school, Hoops, patriots, Quarterfinals, Southwest

Highlights: Baldwin Boys Basketball Hosts Westminster In Ghsa Class 4a Elite 8
Baldwin County, Local Sports, Sports

HIGHLIGHTS: Baldwin boys basketball hosts Westminster in GHSA Class 4A Elite 8

The Baldwin Braves were looking to punch their ticket to the Final Four.
Justin Dierkes,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Baldwin High School boys basketball team was home Wednesday night against Westminster in the GHSA Class 4A quarterfinals. The Braves won 58-48 to advance to the Final Four. They’ll face North Oconee on Saturday, March 2 at 3 p.m. at Fort Valley State University. 41NBC’s Justin Dierkes has the highlights from Wednesday night: Categories: Baldwin…
Featured, Local News, Telfair County

UPDATE: Man who escaped police custody in Telfair County now in custody

The man who escaped police custody last week is now in custody, according to Telfair County Sheriff Sim Davidson.
Clayton Poulnott,

UPDATE (2/28) – The man who escaped police custody last week is now in custody, according to Telfair County Sheriff Sim Davidson. “I am pleased to share that Mr. Clark was located in McRae-Helena this evening and was promptly taken into custody without incident and then transported to the Telfair County Detention Center,” Davidson wrote in a Facebook post on…