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Monroe County firefighter suffers minor injury in fire engine crash

A Monroe County firefighter suffered a minor injury on Thursday morning after a fire engine crashed en route to an auto accident call.

January 25, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Monroe County Emergency ServicesMONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Monroe County firefighter suffered a minor injury on Thursday morning after a fire engine crashed en route to an auto accident call. Monroe County Emergency Services (MCES) says the fire engine rolled onto its side in a ditch just before 7:30 on Abercrombie Road between Highway 42 and Highway 83….

Mercer University announces ‘multi-million-dollar’ upgrades to athletic facilities

Mercer University and The Mercer Athletic Foundation unveiled plans Thursday for three major facility upgrades.

January 25, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Photos: Mercer UniversityMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer University and The Mercer Athletic Foundation unveiled plans Thursday for three major facility upgrades. The projects include a baseball performance center, a new facility for the men’s and women’s tennis and golf programs and an end zone addition at Five Star Stadium. “I firmly believe each of these projects will elevate our programs,”…

Deputies: 2 arrested in Macon warehouse break-in; 1 armed, another found in sewer

Bibb County deputies take two suspects into custody in California Cereal Products warehouse break-in

January 25, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Sheriff and Larson (Photos: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two men are now in custody in connection with a warehouse break-in on Tuesday. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says a call came in to the Macon-Bibb E-911 Center just after 9 a.m. about two men breaking into California Cereal Products’ warehouse on Mead Road. Deputies say…

Coroner: Human skull found in bucket at Macon’s Rose Hill Cemetery

Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones says a human skull was found in a bucket at Macon's Rosehill Cemetery on Wednesday.

January 25, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Photos: Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon JonesMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones says a human skull was found in a bucket at Macon’s Rose Hill Cemetery on Wednesday. Jones says the man who found it notified him and the cemetery manager. Upon arrival, Jones says he went down a step of steps toward the river and made a right going…

UPDATE: Wanted man and woman arrested in Monroe County animal cruelty case

Sabrina Parks and Robert Wood have been arrested and currently in custody in the Monroe County Jail.

January 25, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

Photos: Monroe County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE: (1/25) – Robert Wood has been arrested and is currently in custody in the Monroe County Jail. UPDATE: (1/24) – Sabrina Parks has been arrested and is currently in custody in the Monroe County Jail. Robert Wood is still wanted. If you have any information about where he is, call the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Warrants…

Showers And Thunderstorms Possible Today

Mid 70’s today with the chance of showers and thunderstorms

January 25, 2024

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all!! This morning we have started out with temperatures low to mid 60s. Showers are currently to the northwest of our area and will continue to move through as the day progresses. Today we have a 60 percent chance of rain with temperatures reaching the mid to upper 70s this afternoon. This will…

Macon Centreplex hosting on-site hiring event

Positions available include ticket sellers, security, ushers, ticket takers, changeover staff, housekeeping, bartenders, cashiers, runner and cooks.

January 24, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- If you need a job, the Macon Centreplex is holding a job fair. According to a post on its Facebook page, they’re hiring for part-time positions at the Macon Coliseum, Macon City Auditorium and the Macon Amphitheater. The event is on January 31 from 5-8 p.m. at the Macon Coliseum. Positions available include ticket sellers, security, ushers,…

Floyd Griffin announces run for newly created District 149

Floyd L. Griffin, former Georgia State Senator and Mayor of Milledgeville, announces his intent to run for the newly created State House District 149.

January 24, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

Floyd GriffinMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Floyd L. Griffin, former Georgia State Senator and Mayor of Milledgeville, announces his intent to run for the newly created State House District 149. The district was created after a judge ruled the state’s congressional and legislative boundaries violated the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Griffin says he feels the district is important for African…

Man, woman face child cruelty charges after search warrant

Both are charged with cruelty to children due to the conditions of the home, which had a juvenile living there.

January 24, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A man and woman in Sparta are behind bars due to outstanding warrants, and they’re now facing child cruelty charges. Wednesday morning, the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, along with Sparta Police, arrested 20-year-old Daquan Kemp and 34-year-old Terria Mills during a search warrant at home on Bell Street. They were wanted for probation violation out of Glascock…

UPDATE: Teen arrested, accused of shooting at Bibb County deputy

A teenager is in custody in connection with the deputy-involved shooting in Macon on Monday.

January 24, 2024

41NBC Web Producer, Clayton Poulnott,

Jordan Rozier (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (1/24) – A teenager is in custody in connection with the deputy-involved shooting in Macon on Monday. 17-year-old Jordan Jamal Rozier of Macon was taken to the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center Wednesday afternoon after being released from Atrium Navicent Health. Rozier faces a charge of felony aggravated assault on a law enforcement…

Macon teen faces multiple charges following pursuit; second arrest this week

Bibb County deputies say a 17-year-old arrested earlier this week was arrested again on Tuesday.

January 24, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

King Jackson (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County deputies say a 17-year-old arrested earlier this week was arrested again on Tuesday. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Facebook post says King Jackson was first taken into custody after being found in possession of a Glock 22 and illegal drugs following the execution of a search warrant at…

Eastman residents face water disruptions due to water main break

Eastman residents are experiencing service interruptions after a water main break on Wednesday.

January 24, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Photo: City of Eastman/FacebookUPDATE: The City of Eastman said in a Facebook update just before 10 o’clock Wednesday night that crews were able to repair the break on Woodland. EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Eastman residents are dealing with water disruptions after a water main break on Wednesday. The City of Eastman says the break happened near 5th and Woodland, leading…

Ethanol-to-aviation fuel facility opens in Soperton

LanzaJet, a sustainable aviation fuel company, has opened the world’s first ethanol to sustainable aviation fuel production facility, Freedom Pines Fuels, in Soperton.

January 24, 2024

Fiona King,

SOPERTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — LanzaJet, a sustainable aviation fuel company, has opened the world’s first ethanol to sustainable aviation fuel production facility, Freedom Pines Fuels, in Soperton. The technology used at the plant is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 70 percent. “So this fuel replaces fossil jet fuel,” LanzaJet CEO Jimmy Samartzis said. “It has the…

Rain odds remain low while gloomy skies stick around

Middle Georgia's rain odds will continue to be limited to isolated showers as the slow moving cold front remains off to the west.

January 24, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia’s rain odds will continue to be limited to isolated showers as the slow moving cold front remains off to the west. The rest of the evening (Wednesday, Jan. 24) Mostly cloudy skies will stick around as the southeast winds slowly shift more towards the south. They will remain rather calm, however, with speeds expected…

Gun prompts lockdown at Bibb County school

Someone turned in a gun to a staff member at Ballard-Hudson Middle School, prompting a lockdown on Wednesday.

January 24, 2024

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Someone turned in a gun to a staff member at Ballard-Hudson Middle School, prompting a lockdown on Wednesday. The Bibb County School District said through a spokesperson that the lockdown was precautionary and lasted for 20 minutes. In a statement to 41NBC News, the BCSD said: “The safety and security of our students and staff is…

70’s expected today

January 24, 2024

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Good morning we are seeing a few showers on radar this morning especially in on southern and middle counties. We are also dealing with visibility issues this morning as fog is in the area. This fog will lift as we head into the the 8-9 am time frame. Today we will see a few spotty showers especially…

Mother and son plead guilty in fraud scheme of nearly $3.5 million

A mother and son pleaded guilty Tuesday to fraud after being caught illegally writing checks from their employer's account.

January 24, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A mother and son pleaded guilty Tuesday to fraud after being caught illegally writing checks from their employer’s account. 75-year-old Eva Rebecca Wells and 47-year-old Billy Lee Wells, Jr., both of Macon, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud a financial institution. They face up to 30 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release…

11 charged in 114-count gang indictment in Laurens County

The defendants are associates of a hybrid criminal street gang known as Money Power Loyalty, or MPL.

January 23, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

LAURENS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Attorney General Chris Carr announced on Tuesday that 11 people have been charged in a 114-count indictment in Laurens County obtained by his office’s Gang Prosecution Unit. The defendants are associates of a hybrid criminal street gang known as Money Power Loyalty, or MPL. They are alleged to have conspired together to obtain money, property…

Casting Call: GE Commercial shooting at Luther Williams Field

Luther Williams Field has been selected to host a commercial for GE, and you could be the star.

January 23, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Luther Williams Field has been selected to host a commercial for GE, and you could be the star. “In this commercial, we see an old timey baseball game being played and we will need real baseball players and a bunch of extras,” Casting Director Brian Beegle said. He says the baseball players need to be between…

Perry looking ahead to growth during the city’s Bicentennial

According to Perry Mayor Randall Walker, residents can expect to see more residential, commercial and industrial growth for the city.

January 23, 2024

Andrew Willis,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — 2024 is a year full of celebrations in Perry, as the city recognizes the 200th year of its founding. Perry Mayor Randall Walker, says the city is not only celebrating its Bicentennial, but also recent growth. “We added about three-hundred-seventy homes in the past year. We anticipate that growth and residential to be about the same,”…

Isolated showers remain possible tonight and tomorrow

January 23, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Overcast skies and a slight chance of showers will stay with Middle Georgia for the next couple of days. The Rest of the Evening Skies will remain overcast around the region with mild temperatures sticking around. Low temperatures will be in the low to mid 50s around the region with wind coming from the east-southeast…

Sheriff Talton endorses Lt. Matt Moulton in Houston County Sheriff’s race

The endorsement comes after Talton announced that he would not be seeking re-election after serving as Sheriff for over five decades

January 23, 2024

Dejon Campbell,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sheriff Cullen Talton has made it clear who he wants to take over his job after he retires – Lt. Matt Moulton. “He’s going to be our next Sheriff,” said Talton to a room filled with law enforcement, community leaders, and family members. The announcement comes just a month after Moulton announced his candidacy via…

Rain for some today

January 23, 2024

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Good morning we are seeing a few showers on radar this morning especially in on northern counties. Temperatures are much warmer in the upper 40s to low 50s. Rain showers will be off and on for the rest of this morning with temperatures in the upper 50s to low 60s much warmer than we have been. Rain…

Meet Brendalyn Bailey: Macon-Bibb’s newest Commissioner

Bailey has lived in district 9 her entire life. She plans to focus on education, crime prevention, and pouring into the next generation.

January 22, 2024

Dejon Campbell,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – District 9 of Macon-Bibb County has a new Commissioner. Her name is Brendalyn Bailey. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve,” said Bailey, who gathered with a group of community members on Monday to discuss her plans for the district. Bailey is no stranger to the district, having lived there her entire life. She met with…

A Monroe County firefighter suffered a minor injury on Thursday morning after a fire engine crashed en route to an auto accident call.

Mercer University and The Mercer Athletic Foundation unveiled plans Thursday for three major facility upgrades.

Bibb County deputies take two suspects into custody in California Cereal Products warehouse break-in

Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones says a human skull was found in a bucket at Macon's Rosehill Cemetery on Wednesday.

Sabrina Parks and Robert Wood have been arrested and currently in custody in the Monroe County Jail.

Positions available include ticket sellers, security, ushers, ticket takers, changeover staff, housekeeping, bartenders, cashiers, runner and cooks.

Floyd L. Griffin, former Georgia State Senator and Mayor of Milledgeville, announces his intent to run for the newly created State House District 149.

Both are charged with cruelty to children due to the conditions of the home, which had a juvenile living there.

A teenager is in custody in connection with the deputy-involved shooting in Macon on Monday.

Bibb County deputies say a 17-year-old arrested earlier this week was arrested again on Tuesday.

Eastman residents are experiencing service interruptions after a water main break on Wednesday.

LanzaJet, a sustainable aviation fuel company, has opened the world’s first ethanol to sustainable aviation fuel production facility, Freedom Pines Fuels, in Soperton.

Middle Georgia's rain odds will continue to be limited to isolated showers as the slow moving cold front remains off to the west.

Someone turned in a gun to a staff member at Ballard-Hudson Middle School, prompting a lockdown on Wednesday.

A mother and son pleaded guilty Tuesday to fraud after being caught illegally writing checks from their employer's account.

The defendants are associates of a hybrid criminal street gang known as Money Power Loyalty, or MPL.

Luther Williams Field has been selected to host a commercial for GE, and you could be the star.

According to Perry Mayor Randall Walker, residents can expect to see more residential, commercial and industrial growth for the city.

The endorsement comes after Talton announced that he would not be seeking re-election after serving as Sheriff for over five decades

Bailey has lived in district 9 her entire life. She plans to focus on education, crime prevention, and pouring into the next generation.

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