Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Victim identified in Friday night crash on Kitchens Street

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a crash that left one person dead.
Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (1/13) – Bibb County deputies identified the man killed in a crash on Friday as Chance Northcutt of Macon. ORIGINAL STORY (1/12):  MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash that left one person dead. It happened just before 6 p.m. on Kitchens Street, according to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release. A…
Featured, Houston County, Local News

UPDATE: Man identified in deadly Perry crash

According to Houston County Coroner James Williams, it happened around 4 p.m. on Sandefur Road near Angel Oak Pass. He says the vehicle left the roadway and struck an embankment.
Tucker Sargent,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead after a single-vehicle crash in Perry on Friday. According to Houston County Coroner James Williams, it happened around 4 p.m. on Sandefur Road near Angel Oak Pass. He says the vehicle left the roadway and struck an embankment. The driver, 64-year-old Phillip Ramsey from Kathleen, was taken to Houston Healthcare in Perry…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Legislation to be introduced to make Ocmulgee National Historical Park Georgia’s first national park

"I think we'll see legislative action in the first quarter. I hope so," Macon-Bibb Commissioner Seth Clark said.
Dejon Campbell,

Ocmulgee Mounds expanding propertyOcmulgee MoundsMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The ongoing push to make Ocmulgee National Historical Park Georgia’s first national park continues. Two months after Senator Raphael Warnock toured the park, Macon-Bibb Commissioner and Pro Tem Mayor Seth Clark says the effort is stronger than ever. “I think we’ll see legislative action in the first quarter. I hope so,” Clark…

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Bibb County, Health, Local News

Macon Mental Health Matters hosting first ‘Pop-Up Gym’ of 2024 on Saturday

Macon Mental Health Matters, a local organization dedicated to promoting mental health in the community, will hold its first pop-up gym of the year this weekend.
Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Mental Health Matters, a local organization dedicated to promoting mental health in the community, will hold its first pop-up gym of the year this weekend. The event is aimed at encouraging people to focus on their mental health in the new year. According to a recent health survey, 36% of people want to focus on…

Dublin Water Worries
Featured, Laurens County, Local News

Dublin residents worry about their health, water bills after sewer line break contaminates water

Layla Cain and Gwendolyn Bigelow say the city hasn't done anything to fix the problem and doesn't have answers. The city released a statement in response.
Andrew Willis,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — What would you do if you felt the water in your home wasn’t safe to use? That’s what residents of one Dublin neighborhood are faced with after a break in the city’s sewer line. Imagine you’re getting ready to take a shower when you see contaminated water begin to fill your tub. For residents on North…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News, Macon County, Twiggs County

Macon County head football Dexter Copeland says he’s retiring

Dexter Copeland, the head coach of Macon County High School's football team, says he’s retiring after more than 20 years as a head coach, which included a state championship win.
Tucker Sargent,

Dexter Copeland appears on 41NBC’s Coach’s Corner in 2017MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Dexter Copeland, the head coach of Macon County High School’s football team, says he’s retiring after more than 20 years as a head coach, which included a state championship win. Copeland, who has a record of 177-90 in 23 seasons, confirmed his retirement to 41NBC on Friday night,…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Nicer weather returns for the weekend

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sunny skies will return to Middle Georgia for the weekend following Friday’s wet weather. The Rest of the Evening Storms will work to clear out as we roll through the suppertime hours. Skies will begin to clear following that with temperatures dropping into the low to mid 30s by tomorrow morning. Even though storms themselves have…

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Featured, Local News, Peach County

Peach County Sheriff’s Office arrests man in connection with Fort Valley shooting

Peach County deputies say a 20-year-old Fort Valley man is now in custody in connection with a shooting on January 5.
Tucker Sargent,

Anthony M. Evans (Photo: Peach County Sheriff’s Office)FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Peach County deputies say a 20-year-old Fort Valley man is now in custody in connection with a shooting on January 5. A Peach County Sheriff’s Office Facebook post Friday said 20-year-old Anthony Evans was taken into custody on Wednesday and charged with aggravated assault and possession of a…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Deputies arrest suspect in connection with theft of Postal Service vehicle in Macon

Bibb County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested a 38-year-old Macon man, Brian Latrell Colbert, in connection with the theft of a postal service vehicle, according to a news release from the sheriff's office.
Tucker Sargent,

Brian Colbert (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a 38-year-old Macon man, Brian Latrell Colbert, in connection with the theft of a postal service vehicle, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. Deputies say the vehicle, a 2022 Hino 258, was stolen early Friday morning at the United States Postal…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

UPDATE: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office arrests man in theft investigation

According to investigators, the theft happened around 6 a.m. on January 8 at Al’s Market, located at 275 N. Lee Street.
Clayton Poulnott,

Lewis Banks (Photo: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (1/12): – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has identified and arrested the suspect in the theft by taking investigation. Investigators arrested Lewis Banks and charged him with theft of lost/mislaid property, identity theft and financial transaction card fraud. According to the sheriff’s office, Banks does not currently have a bond. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ FORSYTH, Georgia…
Featured, Local News, Wilkinson County

Man dies after crash in Wilkinson County

The crash happened Wednesday around 4:15 p.m.
Clayton Poulnott,

WILKINSON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead in Wilkinson County after a single-car crash. It happened Wednesday around 4:15 p.m. According to Georgia State Patrol, troopers say the driver, who has not been identified, lost control going around a curve on Georgia Highway 57 near mile marker 8 before hitting a tree.  GSP says the vehicle rolled over…

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Bibb County, Elections, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb Commissioner Seth Clark announces re-election bid

“After prayerful consideration and conversation with my family and close friends, I have decided to run for re-election to serve another term as commissioner for District 5," Clark said.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County District 5 Commissioner and current Mayor Pro Tempore, Seth Clark, announces he will run for re-election to a second four-year term. That’s according to a news release sent by his campaign to 41NBC. “After prayerful consideration and conversation with my family and close friends, I have decided to run for re-election to serve another…

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Featured, Local News

Middle Georgia Honor Flight offering free trips for Veterans to D.C. memorials in 2024

Middle Georgia Honor Flight has taken nearly 300 veterans on 18 flights since 2018.
Dejon Campbell,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Veterans in Middle Georgia now have another opportunity to visit war memorials in Washington, D.C.—all for free. Since its founding in 2018, Middle Georgia Honor Flight has been rooted in providing an experience to veterans who served in conflicts like World War II, Korea and Vietnam the opportunity to visit the nation’s capitol. “We went to…

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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…

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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…