Tubman Museum celebrates African holiday traditions with Pan-African Christmas Tree exhibit

The exhibit highlights countries including America, Jamaica, the Republic of Benin, Trinidad and Tobago, Nigeria and Liberia.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  You can see Christmas trees representing different African holiday traditions at the Tubman Museum through January 3. The Pan African Christmas tree exhibit highlights cultures to come out of the African Diaspora with decorations and historical narratives from countries including America, Jamaica, the Republic of Benin, Trinidad and Tobago, Nigeria and Liberia. Education Coordinator for the…

How to protect yourself from a house fire this winter

“Just 20, 30 years ago, you'd have 17 to 20 minutes to get out, and now you have less than three," Captain Christina Bramlett said.

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – There are many different ways to keep warm during the cold winter months, but it’s important to take precautions to reduce the risk of a fire. Whether you’re using space heaters, electric blankets or candles this winter, there are many heat sources that pose the threat of a house fire. That’s why it’s important to take…

Displaced family asking for help after losing home to fire

A Monroe County family who lost their home to a house fire just days before Christmas is asking the community for support.

JACKSON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Monroe County family who lost their home to a house fire just days before Christmas is asking the community for support. After staying with the Red Cross, the family is now staying at the High Falls Inn until they can find a permanent housing solution. Right now the family is still in need of clothing,…

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office solves multi-theft case, recovers meth

Two men were arrested in Monroe County after deputies say a stolen property investigation led to the discovery of methamphetamine, a stolen ATV and a U-Haul trailer.

Photos: Monroe County Sheriff’s OfficeMONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two men were arrested in Monroe County after deputies say a stolen property investigation led to the discovery of methamphetamine, a stolen ATV and a U-Haul trailer. Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputies initially responded to a theft report at a McMullen Road home, where a drainpipe and gate were reported stolen….

Thursday to see more sun but cooler temperatures

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Drier and cooler conditions are taking over Middle Georgia as the system from Christmas finishes clearing out. The Rest of the Evening Middle Georgia will see the blanket of stratus clouds overhead begin to clear out from west to east overnight. Temperatures will be cooler as they drop into the low to mid 40s around the…

Macon’s Rhythm & Rally Pickleball facility opening to public on January 1

Rhythm & Rally, Macon's new indoor Pickleball complex inside Macon Mall, will hold its grand opening on Monday, January 1, 2024.

Photo: Macon-BibbMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rhythm & Rally, Macon’s new indoor Pickleball complex inside Macon Mall, will hold its grand opening on Monday, January 1, 2024. The facility, which features 32 climate-controlled courts, opened to members on December 18 but will open to the public on January 1. “Whether you’re an experienced Pickleball player or new to the sport, this…

Warner Robins Police need help identifying Walmart shoplifting suspect

The Warner Robins Police Department is on the lookout for a shoplifting suspect who walked out of Walmart with $820 worth of merchandise without paying.

Photos: Warner Robins Police DepartmentWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Police Department is on the lookout for a shoplifting suspect who walked out of Walmart with $820 worth of merchandise without paying. It happened on Saturday, December 16, just after 9 a.m. Police say a man, whose photo is attached, scanned items at the self-checkout at the Booth…

Lyft offering ride credits to Georgia drivers to prevent drunk driving during holidays

Users will be granted a one-time $20 ride credit, which can be used for rides across Georgia.

ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — The Governor’s Highway Safety Association (GHSA) and rideshare company Lyft have partnered with the Georgia’s Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) to offer $20 ride credits as part of an effort to curb drunk driving during the holiday season. The GHSA has provided a $20,000 grant to GOHS for funding ride credits on Lyft. The credits are…

Cloudy and mild today

This morning was not a bad start across the area. We had clouds and above average temperatures. This will continue as we head into the afternoon hours. We will see temperatures in the low to mid 60s with mostly cloudy skies. As we head into the overnight hours, we will see clouds start to dissipate, allow temperatures to drop into…

Sunnier days are coming for Middle Georgia

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT0) – Clouds will begin to clear out of Middle Georgia overnight tonight following a wet Christmas. The Rest of the Evening Skies will remain cloudy across most of Georgia heading into tonight, however lower level clouds have already begun clearing. Still, it will be rather muggy with low temperatures and dew points tonight likely in the upper…

Protecting your pet from the cold this winter

Freezing temperatures may come and go this winter, but it's important to be prepared when temperatures drop.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Freezing temperatures may come and go this winter, but it’s important to be prepared when temperatures drop. For pet owners, that means making sure you have the right shelter to protect your animal from the cold. According to Jessica McAbee, an animal control officer for the city of Warner Robins, you could be subject to…

3 Macon men arrested in connection with fatal Christmas Eve shooting

Bibb County Sheriff's Office investigators arrested a Macon man in connection with the death of 52-year-old Artice Pettigrew on December 24.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators arrested a Macon man in connection with the death of 52-year-old Artice Pettigrew on December 24. Investigators say 46-year-old Ladonta Lamont Solomon was taken into custody just before 10 p.m. Sunday night and was transported to the Bibb County Jail, where he is being held without bond. Investigators also arrested 70-year-old…

Bibb deputies looking for person who robbed Eisenhower Parkway gas station

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a commercial robbery that happened just before 4 a.m. on Christmas Day.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a commercial robbery that happened just before 4 a.m. on Christmas Day. It happened at Texaco, located at 1212 Eisenhower Parkway. Deputies say a male entered the store brandishing a firearm and demanded money from the clerk. The suspect was wearing a black hoodie and jeans with his face…

UPDATE: Second victim dies after December 11 crash on Mercer University Drive

UPDATE: Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones says 27-year-old Philemon Freeman has died after suffering a brain injury in the December 11 crash on Mercer University Drive.

Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE (12/23 – 6 p.m.) – Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones says 27-year-old Philemon Freeman has died after suffering a brain injury in the December 11 crash on Mercer University Drive.  UPDATE (12/11 – 11:13 p.m.):  The woman killed in a multi-vehicle crash monday has been identified. According to a news release from the Bibb County…

Broken brake light leads to arrest of homicide suspect

Jordan Young, had warrants for Homicide, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute out of Bibb County.

MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man wanted for Homicide and other crimes in Macon, was caught in Monroe County during a traffic stop on Friday night. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy stopped a driver on Highway 87 due to a broken brake light. The deputy then noticed a strong odor of marijuana coming from the…

18-year-old Milledgeville murder suspect now behind bars

According to police, the tip led them to the Riverbend Apartments where 18-year-old Derquavious Kier was at.

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A murder suspect is now in custody, after the Milledgeville Police Department says it received a tip. According to police, the tip led them to the Riverbend Apartments where 18-year-old Derquavious Kier was at. After further investigation, law enforcement determined which apartment unit Kier was staying in and found him hiding in a closet under a…

Drivers urged to ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ this holiday season

"If you decide to drink and drive, you can lose your privilege to drive."

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) is reminding drivers to be sober during the holiday’s. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 40% of people killed in crashes in Georgia during the Christmas holidays from 2017 to 2021 involved a drunk driver. They say 75% of those people killed in the alcohol-involved crashes during…

Family gets help from community after losing home days before Christmas

The community is coming together to provide clothing and somewhere for the family to stay.

JACKSON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Monroe County family who lost their home recently, could have something to celebrate this holiday season as the community comes together. We previously reported that the family of six lost their home on Big Buck Trail in High Falls on Thursday. The family was out shopping when a neighbor saw the fire and called 911….

Bike Walk Macon awarded $55K to reduce pedestrian crashes

The educational programs will focus on teaching people to use crosswalks when out walking, be visible, and wear reflective clothing among other things.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bike Walk Macon, a local nonprofit organization that promotes walking and cycling as safe and healthy transportation options, has been awarded a grant of over $55 thousand from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. The grant will be used to develop educational programs to help reduce the number of pedestrian crashes in Macon. According to Kaylee…

Unadilla baker named champion of Food Network competition

Jones plans to use his winnings to expand his business. He says soon you’ll be able to order Sweet Evelyn's cookies from anywhere in the country.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Everybody loves a sweet treat during the holidays, and one middle Georgia baker is no stranger to serving up your favorite confectionery creations. Cory Allen Jones owns Sweet Evelyn’s cookie shop in Perry. He says his passion for confectionery art started in 2016, when he took a cookie decorating class with his mom. “I thought it…

Otis Redding Foundation gifted $1 million for new arts center

The Center will have recording studio space, practice rooms and art labs for music lessons and after school programs.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Construction is underway for the new Otis Redding Center for the Arts, and it just got a big boost in funding. The Peyton Anderson Foundation awarded the Otis Redding Foundation with a gift of $1 million. The center will have recording studio space, practice rooms and art labs for music lessons and after school programs. Director…

DoorDash driver arrested after accidental shooting during delivery

Deputies say they recently responded to a local hospital concerning a gunshot wound.

(Photo courtesy of Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page) MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an accidental shooting that ended with a DoorDash delivery driver in jail. Deputies say they recently responded to a local hospital concerning a gunshot wound. The passenger, who was riding with the driver on a delivery, told deputies he accidentally shot…

Three arrested in connection to shooting in west Macon

It happened recently off Woodward Avenue in west Macon.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrested three people after a recent shooting. It happened off Woodward Avenue in west Macon. According to a Facebook post by the Sheriff’s Office, deputies stopped the driver of a car fleeing the area, and caught one of the suspects trying to run from the scene. (Courtesy of Bibb County Sheriff’s…