Intraoperative Radiation Therapy
Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News

Atrium Health Navicent offers one-time treatment option for breast cancer

The therapy targets a small area of breast tissue with a high dose of radiation and reduces the standard treatment time from 21 days to only eight minutes.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and for women battling breast cancer, Atrium Health Navicent has a treatment option that significantly reduces time at the hospital. The treatment is called intra-operative radiation therapy. It is used to treat breast tissue after a lumpectomy, or the removal of a small tumor, with a higher dose of radiation…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Robins Air Force Base standing up two spectrum warfare units to counter technological threats

Robins Air Force Base announced Wednesday the activation of cutting-edge units aimed at tackling wave-based interference.
Drake Rozelle,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Robins Air Force Base announced Wednesday the activation of a cutting-edge unit aimed at tackling wave-based interference. A formal ceremony was held for the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing, Detachment 1, and the 87th Electronic Warfare Squadron, Detachment 1. Both fall under the 350th Spectrum Ware Wing, which operates out of Eglin Air Force Base, Florida….

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Featured, Local News, Weather

More clouds expected again Thursday

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia will see partly cloudy conditions again Thursday afternoon. The Rest of the Evening Scattered clouds from the afternoon will begin to clear out through the evening. It will be well above average overnight tonight as more moisture continues to creep into the area. While skies overnight will be mostly clear, clouds will move back…

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Featured, Local News, Peach County

Woman dies after double shooting in Fort Valley, juvenile taken into custody

A woman is dead and a juvenile is in custody after a double shooting on Tuesday.
Tucker Sargent,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman is dead and a juvenile is in custody after a double shooting on Tuesday. It happened in the 800 block of State University Drive, according to a Fort Valley Police Department Facebook post. “Two female victims were later identified and taken to the hospital with gunshot wounds,” the post stated. “A juvenile was…

Spirits In October
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

You can see a spirit at Riverside Cemetery’s ‘Spirits in October’ walking tour

Nearly 17,000 people have been laid to rest in Macon’s Riverside Cemetery, but for the past 14 years, the Spirits in October walking tour has brought historical figures back to life to share their stories with visitors.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As Halloween draws near, you have a chance to see a spirit in Macon’s Riverside Cemetery during its Spirits in October guided walking tour. Nearly 17,000 people have been laid to rest in Macon’s Riverside Cemetery, but for the past 14 years, the Spirits in October walking tour has brought historical figures back to life to…
Featured, Local News, Wheeler County

UPDATE: Arrest made following domestic dispute between brothers in Wheeler County

The GBI says 68-year-old Paul Dixon of Glenwood is now in custody. He's charged with one count of aggravated assault and is being held in the Wheeler County Jail.
Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (11/1):  The GBI says 68-year-old Paul Dixon of Glenwood is now in custody. He’s charged with one count of aggravated assault and is being held in the Wheeler County Jail.   ORIGINAL STORY (10/25): GLENWOOD, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A domestic dispute between two brothers on Saturday ended in a shooting in Glenwood. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Bibb deputies arrest man, woman in connection with recent armed robberies

Two people are arrested in connection with recent commercial armed robberies at Nail Impressions on Thomaston Road, Circle K on Hartley Bridge Road, Angel Nail Spa on Brookhaven Road and Spa Nails on Tom Hill Sr. Boulevard.
Tucker Sargent,

Stapleton and Brown (Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE 10/25 (3:30 p.m.) : Two people are arrested in connection with recent commercial armed robberies at Nail Impressions on Thomaston Road, Circle K on Hartley Bridge Road, Angel Nail Spa on Brookhaven Road and Spa Nails on Tom Hill Sr. Boulevard. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says 29-year-old Kelsi Meshel Brown…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News, Peach County

GBI secures arrest warrants for Gainesville man after Byron Police shooting, chase that ended in Bibb County

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has secured multiple arrest warrants for 37-year-old Kory Matyas Karpich of Gainesville, following an officer-involved shooting and chase that ended in Bibb County.
Tucker Sargent,

BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has secured multiple arrest warrants for 37-year-old Kory Matyas Karpich of Gainesville, following an officer-involved shooting and chase that ended in Bibb County. The incident began in Byron on Monday, according to a GBI news release. Byron Police Department initially requested GBI’s assistance for an independent investigation following the shooting….

Piedmont Breast Cancer
Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News

Breast cancer survivor shares her story, urges other women to get screened

Women should schedule annual mammograms starting at the age of 40 to detect and treat breast cancer in its early stages.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and for women battling breast cancer, the treatment process can be scary. That’s why one breast cancer survivor is sharing her story: to remind other women about the importance of regular screening and a strong support system. At the age of 40, Christy Henry began scheduling her annual mammograms. “My…

Redistricting Meeting
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Community leaders hear from Bibb County residents about effects of redistricting at town hall

The event was held in the wake of a lawsuit which argues voters of color were denied equal representation by the redistricting of Georgia’s 2021 congressional map.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County residents brought their concerns about redistricting before community leaders at the “State of the Black Voice Town Hall on the Effects of Redistricting in Macon-Bibb” community event. It was held Tuesday night at the Elaine Lucas Senior Center on Willie Smokie Glover Drive. The event was held in the wake of a lawsuit, which…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: 3 of 4 escaped Bibb County inmates back in custody

Three of the four inmates who escaped the Bibb County Jail on October 16 are now back in custody.
Drake Rozelle, Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE (11/11 – 12 p.m.) – Johnifer Barnwell is now in custody. Joey Fournier remains on the run. UPDATE (11/4 – 4:30 p.m.) –  A woman has now been charged in connection with hindering the apprehension of Marc Anderson. Deputies say 32-year-old Tymeshia Ceiarra Timley was taken into custody around 10 a.m. Friday in the 1600…

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Across Georgia Sports, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

Tasha Butts passes away at 41 from breast cancer

Tasha Butts was named Georgetown Women's Basketball head coach in April 2023.
Shaaz Peerani,

Tasha Butts, American basketball player and head coach of Georgetown women’s basketball, dies at 41MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgetown Women’s Basketball head coach and former Baldwin Bravette, Tasha Butts, has passed away at the age of 41 after being diagnosed two years ago with advanced-stage metastatic breast cancer. Butts was recently hired as the Hoyas’ head coach in April 2023…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Deputies: 68-year-old, 71-year-old shot in south Macon

Two men who were found shot on Monday—one on Liberty Church Road and the other on Bevin Drive—are in stable condition at the hospital.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two men are in stable condition at the hospital after being shot on Monday. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to a distress call about a person shot near the 2100 block of Liberty Church Road. That’s where they found a 68-year-old man with a gunshot wound. Paramedics responded and took the man to…

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Bibb County, Entertainment, Featured, Local News

‘Nevermore: Cocktails with Poe’ brings haunting entertainment to Macon’s Society Garden

With Halloween around the corner, Middle Georgians have a chance to immerse themselves in the dark world of Edgar Allen Poe thanks to a new event at The Society Garden.
Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — With Halloween around the corner, Middle Georgians have a chance to immerse themselves in the dark world of Edgar Allen Poe thanks to a new event at The Society Garden. Starting Tuesday, October 24 and running through Thursday, October 26, the venue will host “Nevermore: Cocktails with Poe.” “Everyone will enjoy it, from those who have…

Wilcox County Sheriff Forum
Featured, Local News, Wilcox County

Wilcox County hosting public forum for sheriff candidates ahead of special election

With a special election only two weeks away, Wilcox County voters can hear from candidates in the running for sheriff during a public forum happening Tuesday night.
Andrew Willis,

ROCHELLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With a special election only two weeks away, Wilcox County voters can hear from candidates in the running for sheriff during a public forum happening Tuesday night. Candidates will discuss how they plan to address some of the county’s biggest issues ahead of the election in November. The election comes after the death of Sheriff Robert Rodgers,…

Lineman Of The Week: Central High School
Lineman of the Week

Lineman of the Week: Central High School

David Tufts,

Tonight we lift up and celebrate Flint Energies Power Lineman of the week Alec Mays and high school football lineman Damarcus Thompson Of Central High School—both lineman working to bring power and passion to everything they do on and off the field! 41NBC lineman of the week is powered by Flint Energies! Categories: Lineman of the Week

The End Zone Highlights: Stratford Takes On Mount De Sales In Our Game Of The Week
End Zone, Game of the Week, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Stratford takes on Mount de Sales in our Game of the Week

The Eagles (4-4, 0-2) had won two in a row against Mount de Sales and led the overall series 32-19. The Cavaliers (0-7, 0-2) were only scoring 11 points per game while allowing more than 35 points per game.  They had lost 16 games in a row.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mount de Sales Cavaliers welcome the Stratford Eagles for our Week 10 Game of the Week on The End Zone. The Eagles (4-4, 0-2) had won two in a row against Mount de Sales and led the overall series 32-19. The Cavaliers (0-7, 0-2) were only scoring 11 points per game while allowing more than…

The End Zone Highlight: Northeast Welcomes Spencer
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Northeast welcomes Spencer

The Raiders (6-1, 4-0) had won six straight and were scoring 38 points per game while only giving up 14 points per game. The Greenwave Owls (5-2, 4-0) had won four straight and beat Northeast 14-13 last season.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Northeast Raiders hosted the Spencer Greenwave Owls at Thompson Stadium on Friday night. The Raiders (6-1, 4-0) had won six straight and were scoring 38 points per game while only giving up 14 points per game. The Greenwave Owls (5-2, 4-0) had won four straight and beat Northeast 14-13 last season. Check out the highlights….

The End Zone Highlights: John Milledge Visits Fpd
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: John Milledge visits FPD

The Trojans (7-0, 1-0) beat FPD 56-7 last season and had won 57 games in a row. The Vikings (4-2-1, 1-0) were scoring 30 points per game while allowing 21 points per game.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The FPD Vikings hosted the John Milledge Trojans at George S. Johnson Memorial Stadium on Friday. The Trojans (7-0, 1-0) beat FPD 56-7 last season and had won 57 games in a row. The Vikings (4-2-1, 1-0) were scoring 30 points per game while allowing 21 points per game. Tucker Sargent has the highlights. Categories: End…

The End Zone Highlights: Westside Hosts Spalding
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Westside hosts Spalding

The Seminoles (6-1, 2-1) had won two straight and were scoring 43 points per game while giving up 23. The Jaguars (8-0, 4-0) beat Westside last year and came in ranked #6 in AAAA.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Westside Seminoles welcomed the Spalding Jaguars to Ed Defore Sports Complex in Week 10 of The End Zone. The Seminoles (6-1, 2-1) had won two straight and were scoring 43 points per game while giving up 23. The Jaguars (8-0, 4-0) beat Westside last year and came in ranked #6 in AAAA. Check out the…

The End Zone Highlights: Northside Hosts Lee County
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Northside hosts Lee County

The Lee County Trojans traveled to Houston County to take on the Northside Eagles on Friday night. The Eagles (3-4, 1-1) beat Lee County 23-20 last year. The Trojans (6-1, 2-0) had won three straight.
Clayton Poulnott,

(UPDATE): We do want to correct information in the video above. The Lee County High School player who we said returned the opening kick for a touchdown, and scored another touchdown was not Jeffery Anderson. His name is Braxton Honer. We apologize for getting that information wrong, but want to thank a viewer for sending us an email to correct…

The End Zone Highlights: Ace Hosts Rutland
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: ACE hosts Rutland

The Hurricanes (2-4, 1-2) had lost two straight and lost to ACE last year, 44-30. The Gryphons (6-1, 3-1) had won two straight and entered with five shutouts on the season.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Rutland Hurricanes went on the road to take on the ACE Gryphons in week 10 on The End Zone. The Hurricanes (2-4, 1-2) had lost two straight and lost to ACE last year, 44-30. The Gryphons (6-1, 3-1) had won two straight and entered with five shutouts on the season. Bill Shanks has the highlights…

Blue Charger
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Deputies report finding car that escaped inmates from Bibb County Jail used to get away

"Everyone from the Bibb Sheriff’s Office and our law enforcement partners is focused on recapturing these fugitives," Bibb County Sheriff David Davis said. "We ask that anyone having information about these wanted individuals to make the call and help us bring these escapees back to jail.” 
Haley Janes, Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (10/20 – 9:30 p.m.): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says it has recovered the blue Dodge Challenger used in the inmate escape. The vehicle was recovered Friday in the parking lot of Biomat USA, located at 630 North Ave in Macon. Deputies say it was located after Criminal Intelligence Units followed up on leads of the vehicle location. Sheriff…