Monroe Family Fire
Featured, Local News, Monroe County

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.
Andrew Willis,

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,…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

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.
Tucker Sargent,

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….

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Thursday to see more sun but cooler temperatures

Aaron Lowery,

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…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

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.
Tucker Sargent,

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…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

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.
Tucker Sargent,

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…
Featured, Georgia News, Local News

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.
Tucker Sargent,

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…

Clouds Today In The 60s
Featured, Local News, Weather

Cloudy and mild today

Chris Denmark,

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…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Sunnier days are coming for Middle Georgia

Aaron Lowery,

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…

Winter Pet Shelter
Featured, Houston County, Local News

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.
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…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

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.
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 County, Featured, Local News

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.
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…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

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.
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…
Featured, Local News, Monroe 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.
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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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

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.
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
Featured, Georgia News, Local News

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."
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
Featured, Local News, Monroe County

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.
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
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

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.
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…

Sweet Evelyns
Featured, Houston County, Local News, Peach County

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.
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 Center For The Arts
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

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.
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…

Accidental Shooting
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

DoorDash driver arrested after accidental shooting during delivery

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

Honda Accord
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Three arrested in connection to shooting in west Macon

It happened recently off Woodward Avenue in west Macon.
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 House Fire
Featured, Local News, Monroe County

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.
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…

Cordele Teen Caught
Featured, Local News

Wanted teenager caught in Cordele

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