Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

Baldwin County jailer arrested, accused of sexually assaulting inmate

A Baldwin County Sheriff's Office jailer has been arrested and is accused of sexually assaulting an inmate at the Baldwin County Detention Center.
Haley Janes,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office jailer has been arrested and is accused of sexually assaulting an inmate at the Baldwin County Detention Center. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said in a news release the jailer is 25-year-old Emmanuelle Robinson of Macon. The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI’s assistance investigating this case in September, and…

Macon Filming
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon’s film industry set for revival with new Netflix project ‘The Piano Lesson’

Hollywood stars may be making a visit to Macon to film a movie, and you have a chance to appear alongside of them.
Dejon Campbell,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Hollywood stars may be making a visit to Macon to film a movie, and you have a chance to appear alongside of them. Samuel L. Jackson and ‘Queen of Neo Soul’ Erykah Badu are just some of the stars in a new movie coming to Netflix called “The Piano Lesson.” It’s being produced by Denzel Washington….

Bibb County Sheriff's Office Brings Holiday Cheer To Atrium Health
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office delivers joy to hospitalized children with donations to Holly Jolly Shoppe

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office brought holiday cheer to children in the hospital  by donating a variety of gifts, including trucks, cars, and dinosaur toys, to the Holly Jolly Shoppe.
Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office brought holiday cheer to children in the hospital  by donating a variety of gifts, including trucks, cars, and dinosaur toys, to the Holly Jolly Shoppe. The sheriff’s office has participated in the initiative, sponsored by the Navicent Health Foundation, for more than a decade. The Holly Jolly Shoppe at Beverly Knight…

Piedmont Macon Baby Basics
Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News

Piedmont Macon Medical Center offers free childcare classes for new and expecting parents

The classes cover everything from childbirth to baby basics and breastfeeding.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you’re a new or expecting parent, Piedmont Macon Medical Center is offering free classes to help you care for a newborn. The classes cover everything from childbirth to baby basics and breastfeeding. The hospital hosts three classes each month, and you don’t have to be a patient to attend. The Director of Women’s Services at…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Cool but pleasant conditions likely again Wednesday

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – High pressure to the northeast will keep pleasant and cool conditions around Middle Georgia. The Rest of the Evening It will be another cold night around Middle Georgia with overnight lows likely to drop into the low to mid 30s. Winds will continue to blow from the northeast at around 5 mph. While a handful of…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office hosting ‘Santa’s Village’ Saturday

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is inviting the community to its “Santa’s Village at Outreach” event this Saturday, December 16.
Tucker Sargent,

Event flyer (Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is inviting the community to its “Santa’s Village at Outreach” event this Saturday, December 16. The free event, which includes a toy giveaway, hot chocolate, a book giveaway and appearances by Bibb County Sheriff’s Office deputies and the Grinch, will start at 9 a.m. and end…

Perry Panthers Sendoff
Featured, Houston County, Local News, Sports

Perry High School cheers on the Panthers as they leave for state championship

The Perry High School Panthers are facing off against the Stockbridge Tigers at Mercedes Benz Stadium for the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) Class AAAA football state championship game.
Andrew Willis,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Perry High School Panthers are facing off against the Stockbridge Tigers at Mercedes Benz Stadium for the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) Class AAAA football state championship game. More than a hundred students, staff, family and fans gathered outside of Perry High School Tuesday morning to cheer on the Panthers as they left for Atlanta….

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Elections, Featured, Houston County, Local News

Will Kendall announces candidacy for Houston County Sheriff, vowing continuity in leadership and public safety

41NBC Web Producer,

Houston County District Attorney Will KendallPERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Kendall’s career spans diverse roles, commencing as a Marine Military Police Officer and Military Working Dog Handler. Transitioning to the legal sphere, he pursued law school at Southern Illinois University School of Law, subsequently serving as an Assistant District Attorney in the Cordele Judicial Circuit before assuming the role of Chief Assistant…
Featured, Laurens County, Local News

Laurens County manhunt ends with juvenile arrested

Haley Janes,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A male juvenile is in custody after a vehicle chase and manhunt in Laurens County Tuesday morning. Chief Deputy Stan Wright with the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office says the incident started around 3:30 a.m. after a flock camera alert on a stolen vehicle in the city of Dublin. Deputies tried to pull the vehicle over at…

Dry Week Ahead
Featured, Local News, Weather

Dry work week

Chris Denmark,

Cold morning across the area this morning we saw temperatures in the upper 20s and low 30s. As we head into the afternoon we will see mostly sunny conditions with temperatures in the mid to upper 50s. Overnight clouds will begin to move in to the area and that will keep us in the low 30s. Wednesday will be cloudy…
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Coroner: 9-year-old dies after being run over by heavy machinery in Houston County

A 9-year-old child died after being run over by heavy machinery in Houston County on Monday.
Tucker Sargent,

BONAIRE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 9-year-old child died after being run over by heavy machinery in Houston County on Monday. It happened around 5:30 p.m. in the Riverbend North Subdivision off Thompson Mill Road in Bonaire, according to Houston County Coroner James Williams, who tells 41NBC the Houston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating. Further details about the identity of the…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon set for retail expansion with Riverside Centre amid traffic concerns

The Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning Commission has approved the conditional use application for Riverside Centre, a 400,000 square foot development poised to offer gas, groceries and clothing options.
Dejon Campbell,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning Commission has approved the conditional use application for Riverside Centre, a 400,000 square foot development poised to offer gas, groceries and clothing options. The shopping center, which will be located along New Forsyth Road between Riverside Drive and Bass Road, will be located in one of Macon’s busiest areas. That has…

$25 Million Redevelopment Project Coming To Downtown Macon
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

$25 Million redevelopment project coming to downtown Macon

The properties will be replaced by 95 lofts, new retail spaces, and 9 offices.
Dejon Campbell,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A $25,000,000 redevelopment project is underway in downtown Macon, after the demolition of the Joseph N. Neel Department Store and Blair’s Discount Furniture on Cherry and Third Streets. The properties will be replaced by 95 lofts, new retail spaces, and 9 offices. Newtown Macon is apart of the project, and says that the new development will…

Heavy law enforcement presence Warner Robins Best Buy
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Heavy law enforcement presence reported at Warner Robins Best Buy

The situation involves a "subject in crisis," Lt. Eric Gossman with Warner Robins Police told 41NBC Monday.
Tucker Sargent,

Photo courtesy: Emmanuel Bivens/Facebook Photo courtesy: Emmanuel Bivens/Facebook UPDATE (4 p.m.): As of now, we have not received any new information regarding this situation. We called the Houston County Sheriff’s Office and left a message asking for an update. We are waiting to hear back. Check back for updates. ORIGINAL STORY (12:43 p.m.): WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —  We’re monitoring…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

BCSO investigating robbery at Pio Nono Sunoco

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a robbery that took place Saturday afternoon. The BCSO says just before 1 p.m. at the Sunoco on Pio Nono Avenue, it was reported that a male suspect entered the store, brandishing a gun and demanding money, after taking the cash he left the scene on foot. The suspect…

Shurling Drive Entering Autos
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

BCSO looking for entering autos suspect

They suspect entered several cars in the parking lot of 634 Shurling Drive on December 6, between 8:00 p.m. and midnight.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs your help identifying a suspect, investigators say broke into several cars recently. They say the man picture above entered several cars in the parking lot of 634 Shurling Drive on December 6, between 8:00 p.m. and midnight. A gun was taken from one of the vehicles. Deputies say in a separate…

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Featured, Local News

Crisp County Sheriff’s Office investigating car thefts

Both happening Friday morning in Cordele.
Clayton Poulnott,

CORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Crisp County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two car thefts, both happening Friday morning. According to the Sheriff’s Office, a deputy was patrolling in Cordele when he attempted to stop the driver of a Honda Pilot just before 3:30 a.m. After a brief chase, three people inside the vehicle jumped out of the SUV while it…

Macon Volunteer Clinic Expansion
Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News

Macon Volunteer Clinic moving forward with plans to relocate

The clinic is looking to expand to a new location after Macon-Bibb County Commissioners approved up to half a million dollars in funding for the non-profit.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – For 20 years, the Macon Volunteer Clinic has provided free medical services to low income residents of Macon-Bibb and Twiggs counties. Now, the clinic is setting its sights on moving to a new location. The Macon Volunteer Clinic has been at its current location on Rogers Avenue since 2003. Over the years, the clinic has outgrown…

Train Monroe County Car Collision
Featured, Local News, Monroe County

WATCH: Driver escapes unharmed as train strikes stalled car in Monroe County

It happened in the area of Little Collier Road at Collier Road just before 8:30 a.m., according to Monroe County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Anna Watkins.
Tucker Sargent,

MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – No injuries were reported after a train struck a stalled car in Monroe County on Monday. It happened in the area of Little Collier Road at Collier Road just before 8:30 a.m., according to Monroe County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Anna Watkins. She says the driver was able to escape before the collision. A motorist captured…

Los Comales pork
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Los Comales brings authentic Mexico City cuisine to Warner Robins

Fresh pork right off the spit!  A new restaurant is bringing a taste of Mexico City to the people in Warner Robins. 
Fiona King,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fresh pork right off the spit!  A new restaurant is bringing a taste of Mexico City to the people in Warner Robins.  The pork is cooked on a vertical spit and placed right into a warm tortilla.  The widely popular form of meat can be found all throughout Mexico City, and now the owner of…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Tattnall Square Academy marks 37th year of ‘Kids Yule Love’ gift-giving tradition

Tattnall Square Academy in Macon hosted its 37th annual "Kids Yule Love" program on Friday. It's a holiday tradition during which faculty and students donate gifts for children in need across Middle Georgia.
Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Tattnall Square Academy in Macon hosted its 37th annual “Kids Yule Love” program on Friday. It’s a holiday tradition during which faculty and students donate gifts for children in need across Middle Georgia. The event features a tree under which the Tattnall community places their donated gifts. These presents are collected by “Kids Yule Love,” a…

Washington State Prison Contraband
Featured, Local News, Washington County

Washington County deputies alerted to drone drop at State Prison

One man is behind bars and another suspect has been issued warrants in connection with a drone drop at Washington State Prison.
Clayton Poulnott,

DAVISBORO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One man is behind bars and another suspect has been issued warrants in connection with a drone drop at Washington State Prison. Washington County deputies say they were alerted to the drop on December 6 around 12:30 a.m. After arriving on scene, they stopped the driver of a suspicious vehicle around Highway 231 and South Sparta…