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UPDATE: Man charged with murder in brother’s shooting death

Warner Robins Police say 30-year-old Joseph Schaarschmidt is in custody and charged with murder in connection with his brother's death.

January 29, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Joseph Schaarschmidt (Photo: Warner Robins Police Department)UPDATE (12/11/25): Joseph Schaarschmidt was sentenced to 20 years in his brother’s killing. UPDATE (1/29/24): Warner Robins Police say 30-year-old Joseph Schaarschmidt is in custody and charged with murder in connection with his brother’s death. ORIGINAL STORY (1/29/24): WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Police Department (WRPD) is investigating a deadly Sunday…

Dr. Henry C. Ficklin to run for Bibb County School Board Post 2

Dr. Henry Ficklin announced on Sunday he's running for the Bibb County School Board Post 2 position.

January 29, 2024

Denise Turner,

Dr. Henry Ficklin MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A new candidate throws his hat into the ring for position with the Bibb County School Board. Dr. Henry Ficklin announced in a news release over the weekend he’s running for the Bibb County School Board Post 2 position. Dr. Ficklin says he wants to continue the “powerful representation from District Two.” He’s…

Mostly sunny today in the upper 50s

January 29, 2024

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all!!! Hope you had a great weekend!! This weekend we saw temperatures in the 70s on Saturday with cooler temperatures on Sunday. This week will not be as warm or wet as last week was across Middle Georgia. This morning it is a bit breezy with temperatures in the mid and upper 40s. This afternoon…

Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority looking for ‘Macon Action Plan’ input

Since the plan’s launch in 2015, there have been noticeable changes in the downtown area.

January 26, 2024

Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority, along with other organizations, held an open house seeking public comment for the Macon Action Plan. Residents who attended the open house voiced their desire to see more businesses, living spaces and a grocery store in downtown Macon. Since the plan’s launch in 2015, there have been noticeable changes in…

UPDATE: Man Jones County deputies say ran from them now in custody

Jones County deputies say Tommy Ledford is now in custody.

January 26, 2024

Chris Denmark, Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Jones County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE: Jones County deputies say Tommy Ledford is now in custody. “Mr. Ledford contacted our deputies and requested a ride to our gated community,” a sheriff’s office Facebook post read. “He has turned himself in without further incident.” ORIGINAL STORY: GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man deputies say…

Dublin officials respond to concerns about sewage overflow caused by broken water line

Plans to repair the water line are expected to take 30 to 45 days to complete. From there, it will take the city another three to four months to fix the water line.

January 26, 2024

Andrew Willis,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Earlier this month, residents in a Dublin neighborhood expressed their concerns about a broken water line that may have caused unknown debris to come up through their drains. Since then, the director of the city’s engineering department, Matthew Bradshaw, says the city has surveyed the water line and is drawing up plans for the repairs. Bradshaw…

Strong thunderstorms possible for parts of Middle Georgia Saturday

January 26, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A cold front arriving Saturday evening will bring thunderstorms to Middle Georgia, some of which could be strong. The Rest of the Evening Mostly cloudy skies will stick around as the odds for isolated showers or thunderstorms gradually increase. Temperatures will be slightly cooler than last night with low temperatures in the upper 50s and…

Milledgeville Shooting Elm City Package Gfx

UPDATE: Man charged in Thursday night shooting in Milledgeville identified

53-year-old Willie Lee Carswell Jr. is charged with aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during a crime, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and recklessly endangering others.

January 26, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Milledgeville Police Department/FacebookUPDATE (1/26/24): Milledgeville Police have identified the man accused of shooting another man Thursday night. 53-year-old Willie Lee Carswell Jr. is charged with aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during a crime, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and recklessly endangering others. ORIGINAL STORY (1/25/24): MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One person is injured and another…

Coroner: 2 women found dead inside Macon home

Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones says the bodies were discovered after a family member hadn't been able to get in touch with anyone in the home.

January 26, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Dejon CampbellMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two women were found dead inside a home on Friday, according to Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones. He tells 41NBC the bodies were discovered after a family member hadn’t been able to get in touch with anyone in the home, located at 884 Prince Street. That family member went to the home and tried to…

District Attorney’s office spearheads Macon battle against human trafficking with ‘Into the Light’ event

The office of District Attorney Anita Howard and 'Out of Darkness' hosted a symposium on the campus of Mercer University

January 26, 2024

Dejon Campbell,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Do something. That was the message of the “Into the Light” symposium led by Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney Anita Howard’s office and “Out of Darkness”. It was part of an effort to shed light on human trafficking. “A lot of times when we see thing like this on TV, we don’t think it will touch…

Another day in the 70s with the chance of showers and thunderstorms

January 26, 2024

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all!! This morning we have started out with temperatures low to mid 60s. Some spots are a few degrees cooler than yesterday morning, that is due to a cool front just to the west of our area. The cool front will not really affect our forecast. Later on this afternoon temperatures will…

Houston County man charged in Hawkinsville shooting

31-year-old Thomas Arnold was taken into custody on Tuesday, January 23.

January 26, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

Thomas Arnold (Photo: Houston County Sheriff’s Office)HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston County deputies arrested a man in connection with a shooting last week. 31-year-old Thomas Arnold was taken into custody on Tuesday, January 23. The sheriff’s office says he’s accused of shooting a man on January 14 on Pitts Road in Hawkinsville. Deputies say the victim was taken to the…

Bibb County Schools Superintendent plans to boost literacy, attendance and staffing

Dr. Dan Sims' State of the District highlights plans for literacy improvement, tackling absenteeism and enhancing staff benefits

January 25, 2024

Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County School District Superintendent Dr. Dan Sims laid out his plan for tackling key issues in the district during his State of the District address on Thursday. Dr. Sims said district will be focusing on five areas: literacy, engagement, chronic absenteeism, mental health and wellness and recruitment and retention. Chronic absenteeism is a big problem…

One Safe Place Macon advances in support for domestic violence survivors with $1M grant

Bibb County approves funding for centralized Family Justice Center, opening in 2025

January 25, 2024

Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The One Safe Place Macon Family Justice Center is now one step closer to providing centralized resources to survivors of domestic violence in Middle Georgia thanks to a grant from the American Rescue Plan Act. Bibb County commissioners voted unanimously on January 16 to approve a $1 million allocation to the upcoming center. The center’s director,…

Georgia passes bill enhancing legal protections against anti-semitism

House Bill 30 aims to clearly define anti-semitism in state hate crime laws

January 25, 2024

Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new bill passed Thursday in the Georgia State House of Representatives is aimed at giving Jews more legal protections against hate crimes. Originally proposed last year, House Bill 30 will now clearly define anti-semitism within state hate crime legislation. Rabbi of Temple Beth Israel in Macon, Elizabeth Bahar, was in support of the bill. She…

Rain and thunderstorm odds begin to increase tonight and tomorrow

January 25, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The slow moving cold front is arriving in Georgia tonight, increasing the rain odds for Middle Georgia as the weekend nears. The Rest of the Evening Mostly cloudy skies will remain with Middle Georgia as a few isolated showers and perhaps a thunderstorm occur within the region. It will remain very warm and humid with low…

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…

Warner Robins Police say 30-year-old Joseph Schaarschmidt is in custody and charged with murder in connection with his brother's death.

Dr. Henry Ficklin announced on Sunday he's running for the Bibb County School Board Post 2 position.

Since the plan’s launch in 2015, there have been noticeable changes in the downtown area.

Jones County deputies say Tommy Ledford is now in custody.

Plans to repair the water line are expected to take 30 to 45 days to complete. From there, it will take the city another three to four months to fix the water line.

53-year-old Willie Lee Carswell Jr. is charged with aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during a crime, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and recklessly endangering others.

Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones says the bodies were discovered after a family member hadn't been able to get in touch with anyone in the home.

The office of District Attorney Anita Howard and 'Out of Darkness' hosted a symposium on the campus of Mercer University

31-year-old Thomas Arnold was taken into custody on Tuesday, January 23.

Dr. Dan Sims' State of the District highlights plans for literacy improvement, tackling absenteeism and enhancing staff benefits

Bibb County approves funding for centralized Family Justice Center, opening in 2025

House Bill 30 aims to clearly define anti-semitism in state hate crime laws

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.

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