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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.

December 26, 2023

Andrew Willis,

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.

December 26, 2023

Denise Turner,

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.

December 25, 2023

Denise Turner,

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.

December 23, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

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.

December 22, 2023

Dejon Campbell,

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…

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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.

December 22, 2023

Dejon Campbell,

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…

Holiday Travelers Urged To Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over

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."

December 22, 2023

Fiona King,

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…

Update: Family Loses Home Ahead Of Christmas

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.

December 22, 2023

Dejon Campbell,

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.

December 22, 2023

Fiona King,

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.

December 22, 2023

Andrew Willis,

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.

December 22, 2023

Andrew Willis,

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…

Mostly pleasant holiday weekend expected ahead of a wet Christmas

December 22, 2023

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will be warmer under a healthy dose of sun for most of this weekend before thicker clouds roll in Sunday. The Rest of the Evening It will be slightly more mild tonight thanks to some of the added cloud cover from the afternoon. Winds will still remain rather calm from the east-northeast at around 5…

DoorDash driver arrested after accidental shooting during delivery

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

December 21, 2023

Clayton Poulnott,

(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.

December 21, 2023

Clayton Poulnott,

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…

Monroe County family displaced after house fire

Fire fighters say the father was taken to the hospital for evaluation, for smoke inhalation after going into the home before they arrived.

December 21, 2023

Clayton Poulnott,

JACKSON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Red Cross is helping a Monroe County family of six, after their home caught fire Thursday night. According to the Monroe County Emergency Services Facebook page, it happened at a home on Big Buck Trail in High Falls. (Courtesy of Monroe County Emergency Services – GA Facebook page) Fire fighters say the father was taken…

Wanted teenager caught in Cordele

19-year-old Ajaylon Jamyah Gray was arrested at the Travel Lodge in Cordele, Friday morning.

December 21, 2023

Clayton Poulnott,

CORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A wanted teenager from Cordele is now behind bars. The Crisp County Sheriff’s Office says, with assistance from the U.S. Marshal Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force, they arrested 19-year-old Ajaylon Jamyah Gray at the Travel Lodge in Cordele, Friday morning. Gray faces multiple outstanding warrants from CCSO and Cordele Police Department: • Aggravated Assault (Felony) •…

Macon Community Fridge supports families during winter break

The Macon Community Fridge is continuing its efforts to help families in need during the winter break.

December 21, 2023

Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Community Fridge is continuing its efforts to help families in need during the winter break. This Saturday, December 23 at 1 p.m., the Macon Community Fridge will be holding an event to serve hot meals and drinks to those in need. The community fridge partners with Steward Chapel AME and other community members to…

Crawford County deputy involved in ATV collision

Georgia State Patrol is investigating after a Crawford County deputy's vehicle collided with an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) being driven by a 16-year-old earlier this week.

December 21, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia State Patrol is investigating after a Crawford County deputy’s vehicle collided with an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) being driven by a 16-year-old earlier this week. A Crawford County Sheriff’s Office news release says it happened around 11 p.m. on Tuesday, December 19. The release says the deputy noticed an ATV on the road “in the…

Georgia man pleads guilty to operating unregistered drone in Macon State Prison contraband drop

A Lakeland man admitted guilt in a federal court on Thursday to using an unregistered drone to drop contraband into Macon State Prison in Macon County.

December 21, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Lakeland man admitted guilt in a federal court on Thursday to using an unregistered drone to drop contraband into Macon State Prison in Macon County. A U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia news release says 32-year-old Dedrick Daesean Sirmans pleaded guilty to one count of operating an aircraft eligible for registration without…

Bibb deputy terminated after investigation into October escape of four jail inmates

A Bibb County Sheriff's Office deputy has been terminated for breach of security following an investigation into the October escape of four inmates.

December 21, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

File: August 2023MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been terminated for breach of security following an investigation into the October escape of four inmates. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release identified the terminated deputy as Travaris Freeman. “An internal affairs investigation revealed that Freeman failed to maintain the safety and security of the jail,”…

Man convicted in 2005 murder of Tara Grinstead pleads guilty to Houston County attempted rapes

Court records show Dukes agreed to plea deals on November 13, to settle charges he raped women in 2017 and 2019 after threatening them with weapons.

December 20, 2023

Clayton Poulnott,

DukesPERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bo Dukes, the man serving a 25-year prison term for concealing the death of Georgia teacher Tara Grinstead, pleaded guilty to reduced charges in two unrelated rape cases in Houston County. That’s according to the Associated Press. The deal lets him avoid additional prison time. Court records show Dukes agreed to plea deals on November 13…

First demolition completed for Warner Robins’ Operation Reawaken

Out with the old and in with the new. That's the goal of Operation Reawaken – a new initiative being led by the City of Warner Robins and Mayor LaRhonda Patrick.

December 20, 2023

Dejon Campbell,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Out with the old and in with the new. That’s the goal of Operation Reawaken – a new initiative being led by the City of Warner Robins and Mayor LaRhonda Patrick. In August, the city purchased six properties in $2 million using 2012-2018 SPLOST revenue with the goal of replacing them with residential and commercial…

List: Middle Georgia athletes sign letters of intent as early signing period opens

It's National Signing Day! Here's a running list of Middle Georgia players who have signed letters of intent or are expected to sign soon.

December 20, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

Cam Flowers, Isiah Canion, Judd Anderson, Mikhai Isaac and Nick Reeves (Photo: Andrew Willis/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It’s National Signing Day! Here’s a running list of Middle Georgia football players who have signed letters of intent or are expected to sign soon. The list is compiled from national recruiting service reports (247Sports, Rivals, and On3), along with verified social media…

Twiggs County Sheriff's Office Receives Two Major Traffic Grants

Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office receives two major traffic enforcement grants

The Twiggs County Sheriff's Office has been awarded two major traffic grants, totaling over $60,000, by the Governor's Office of Highway Safety to address the increasing number of traffic deaths in the state.

December 20, 2023

Fiona King,

TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office has been awarded two major traffic grants, totaling over $60,000, by the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to address the increasing number of traffic deaths in the state. According to Sheriff Darren Mitchum, the grants will be used to train and retain officers, purchase necessary equipment like radars and lasers…

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

It happened recently off Woodward Avenue in west Macon.

Fire fighters say the father was taken to the hospital for evaluation, for smoke inhalation after going into the home before they arrived.

19-year-old Ajaylon Jamyah Gray was arrested at the Travel Lodge in Cordele, Friday morning.

The Macon Community Fridge is continuing its efforts to help families in need during the winter break.

Georgia State Patrol is investigating after a Crawford County deputy's vehicle collided with an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) being driven by a 16-year-old earlier this week.

A Lakeland man admitted guilt in a federal court on Thursday to using an unregistered drone to drop contraband into Macon State Prison in Macon County.

A Bibb County Sheriff's Office deputy has been terminated for breach of security following an investigation into the October escape of four inmates.

Court records show Dukes agreed to plea deals on November 13, to settle charges he raped women in 2017 and 2019 after threatening them with weapons.

Out with the old and in with the new. That's the goal of Operation Reawaken – a new initiative being led by the City of Warner Robins and Mayor LaRhonda Patrick.

It's National Signing Day! Here's a running list of Middle Georgia players who have signed letters of intent or are expected to sign soon.

The Twiggs County Sheriff's Office has been awarded two major traffic grants, totaling over $60,000, by the Governor's Office of Highway Safety to address the increasing number of traffic deaths in the state.

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