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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Robins Air Force Base to retire final JSTAR aircraft, usher in new chapter

Robins Air Force Base has announced the retirement of its final JSTAR aircraft this fall, signaling the end of an era and the beginning of new opportunities for employment in Middle Georgia.
Dejon Campbell,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Robins Air Force Base has announced the retirement of its final JSTAR aircraft this fall, signaling the end of an era and the beginning of new opportunities for employment in Middle Georgia. The decision to retire the JSTAR fleet was made in 2021. Since then, the base has met all programmatic requirements to retire a…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: 53-year-old Gray man dies in motorcycle crash on Broadway

Deputies say a 53-year-old man was traveling north on Broadway when he struck a vehicle.
Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (4:15 p.m.) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the crash happened on Broadway near Spikes Street. It was called in at 2:50 p.m. Deputies say 53-year-old Michael Todd Malone, of Gray, was traveling north on Broadway when he struck a vehicle at a stop ahead of him. Malone was then ejected from his vehicle. He was pronounced dead…

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Bibb County, Featured, Georgia News, Local News

MWA Director of Water Treatment selected for state leadership position

Gary McCoy is now in line to lead the Georgia Association of Water Professionals as President in two years.
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Water Authority Director of Water Treatment Gary McCoy received a top state leadership position during the Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP) Conference & Expo in Savannah. McCoy was selected as the GAWP Vice President for the 2023-24 Program Year. “I think about my humble background and start in the water industry, when I was…

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Featured, Local News, Peach County

Peach County man pleads guilty to child molestation

The Peach County man will serve prison time after pleading guilty to two counts of Child Molestation.
Shelby Coates,

Peach County Sheriff’s OfficeFORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Peach County man will serve prison time after pleading guilty to two counts of Child Molestation. According to District Attorney Anita Howard’s Office, 38-year-old Timothy Reeves was sentenced to 15 year, with the first 10 years in prison. Evidence shows, on May 3, 2020, Reeves forced his 9-year-old victim to touch…

Tech Report: Apple Using 3d Printers, Shein Wants To Sell Stocks

Tech Report: Apple using 3D printers, Shein wants to sell stocks

A newspaper company says AI is not yet ready for prime time, and apple tests using 3D printers to make devices. Jane King is at the NASDAQ marketsite with those stories and more in today's tech report.
Haley Janes,

Apple is experimenting with a major manufacturing shift. It’s testing the use of 3D printers to produce the steel chassis used by some of its upcoming smartwatches. Gannett will pause an AI experiment after botched high school sports articles. Several high school sports reports written by an AI service called ledeai and published by the Columbus dispatch were criticized for…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon man pleads guilty to shooting his brother, robbery

The serious charges stem from crimes he committed at the ages of 15, 16 and 17.
Shelby Coates,

Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man pleads guilty to a series of serious charges, stemming from crimes he committed at the age of 15, 16 and 17. According to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office, 20-year-old Robert Ottman entered a pled guilty on Tuesday in Bibb Superior Court. The DA’s Office states on April 2,…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office stays up to date on auto theft trends

Captain Jarrad Duncan says signs police look for include flashing hazard lights, loose wires, uncut keys and key programmers in the vehicle.
Andrew Willis,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is taking steps to spot stolen vehicles with help from the Chamblee Police Department. Monroe County deputies recently attended a training session on current auto theft trends after there was a rise in stolen vehicles with altered Vehicle Identification Numbers in the county. Captain Jarrad Duncan says signs police look for…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Sweet Eleanor’s dessert shop to open in Macon this fall

Sweet treats are coming to a familiar downtown Macon storefront. "Sweet Eleanor’s" dessert shop is opening soon on Poplar Street.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sweet treats are coming to a familiar downtown Macon storefront. “Sweet Eleanor’s” dessert shop is opening soon on Poplar Street. Bohemian Den owner Scott Mitchell purchased the former space of Decadent Dessert Bar. The new dessert shop will feature 12 flavors of gelato, including seasonal flavors, as well as cheesecakes, coffee, cookies and more. Mitchell says…

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Bibb County, Featured, Georgia News, Local News

How Middle Georgia organizations are providing essential aid after Hurricane Idalia

Following Hurricane Idalia's trek through the Southeast on Wednesday, storm evacuees and residents of Middle Georgia need to know where they can turn for help.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Following Hurricane Idalia’s trek through the Southeast on Wednesday, storm evacuees and residents of Middle Georgia need to know where they can turn for help. That’s why volunteer and nonprofit agencies across the region are in place to provide necessary resources like food and shelter. At the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank, President and CEO Kathy…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Monroe County deputies arrest 2 on multiple charges, including trafficking cocaine

Two people are behind bars on multiple charges, including trafficking cocaine, after Monroe County deputies conducted a traffic stop on Wednesday afternoon.
Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Monroe County Sheriff’s OfficeFORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two people are behind bars on multiple charges, including trafficking cocaine, after Monroe County deputies conducted a traffic stop on Wednesday afternoon. A Monroe County Sheriff’s Office news release says Tremaine Johnson of Dekalb County and Victoria Wade of Fulton County were pulled over for failure to maintain lane. During the stop,…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon hotels welcome evacuees and utility crews as Idalia moves through

Macon hotels are seeing varying levels of occupancy from evacuees and utility crews dealing with the impact of Idalia.
Edward Smart,

Photo: Edward SmartMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon hotels are seeing varying levels of occupancy from evacuees and utility crews dealing with the impact of Idalia. David Quackenbush, Manager of the Macon Marriott, said Wednesday the hotel hadn’t had a significant influx of evacuees but that it mainly accommodates power companies when hurricanes approach the Georgia’s southern coast. “Typically where the…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

2 arrested in Monroe County after investigators execute search warrant

A man and woman were taken into custody Wednesday afternoon on drug and gun charges after the execution of a search warrant.
Tucker Sargent,

Photos: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Photo: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man and woman were taken into custody Wednesday afternoon on drug and gun charges after the execution of a search warrant. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says investigators served a search warrant at 143 Ensign Road just after 1 p.m. that resulted in the arrests…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon man dies after shooting on Pio Nono Avenue

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that happened in the 4300 block of Pio Nono Avenue Wednesday afternoon.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that happened in the 4300 block of Pio Nono Avenue Wednesday afternoon. Just after 2:15, deputies were dispatched to Circle K, located at 4314 Pio Nono Avenue, in response to reports of a person shot. That’s where they say they found 34-yera-old Jerry Lewis Burke of…

Watch: 1:30pm Hurricane Idalia 41nbc Accuweather Update
Featured, Local News, Weather

WATCH: 1:30pm Hurricane Idalia 41NBC AccuWeather Update

Hurricane Idalia heads into Georgia
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Georgia officials say Hurricane Idalia is bringing down power lines and resulting in scattered reports of buildings damaged by falling trees. CEDAR KEY, Fla. (AP) — Follow live updates about Hurricane Idalia, which made landfall in Florida as a dangerous Category 3 storm and later crossed into Georgia, still as a hurricane. What to know — Hurricane Idalia rapidly strengthened as…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Hurricane Idalia to bring tropical storm conditions to Middle Georgia

Hurricane Idalia is forecast to move into Middle Georgia Wednesday, bringing damaging winds, flooding rain, and a few spin-up tornadoes.
Cecilia Reeves,

We have been closely tracking Hurricane Idalia today as it continues to strengthen in the Gulf of Mexico. Overnight we are expecting the storm to strengthen to a Category 3, major hurricane. Once the storm makes landfall, likely in the Big Bend of Florida, we will start to see impacts here in Georgia. Ahead of the storm, the National Weather…

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Featured, Local News, Wilcox County

Coroner: Wilcox County Sheriff Robert Rodgers dies in one-vehicle crash

Coroner Janice Brown says the 52-year-old was traveling on Highway 233 north of Rochelle when the crash happened around 4 p.m.
Tucker Sargent,

Wilcox County Sheriff Robert Rodgers (wilcoxcountygeorgia.com)ROCHELLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Wilcox County Sheriff Robert Rodgers died in a one-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon. That’s according to Coroner Janice Brown. Brown says the 52-year-old was traveling on Highway 233 north of Rochelle when the crash happened around 4 p.m. She says Rodgers was pronounced dead on the scene. Georgia State Patrol is investigating….
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

12-year-old hospitalized after Monday shooting

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that sent a 12-year-old boy to the hospital on Monday.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that sent a 12-year-old boy to the hospital on Monday. According to a sheriff’s office news release, the shooting “possibly occurred near the Bowman Street and Cochran Avenue area.” Just after 2 p.m., deputies say they responded to a local medical facility in reference to a 12-year-old…

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Featured, Local News, Pulaski County

EMA officials urge preparedness as Hurricane Idalia approaches Georgia

Hurricane Idalia is set to make landfall in Georgia on Wednesday, and areas in Middle Georgia are bracing for high speed winds and heavy rain.
Edward Smart,

HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Hurricane Idalia is set to make landfall in Georgia on Wednesday, and areas in Middle Georgia are bracing for high speed winds and heavy rain. “I hope it’s like it has been most of the ones that we’ve had in the past,” Hawkinsville Fire Chief Leslie Sewell said Tuesday. “I hope we dodge a bullet.” While…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb EMA Director: Stay informed as Idalia approaches

As Middle Georgia prepares for Hurricane Idalia, the Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency Director has two words: "It's coming."
Dejon Campbell,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As Middle Georgia prepares for Hurricane Idalia, the Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency Director has two words: “It’s coming,” Spencer Hawkins said. Hawkins says despite there being some uncertainty on the path Idalia will take, Macon-Bibb County residents should make sure they’re prepared. “This storm is moving fast, and everyone should make sure they have batteries,…

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Bibb County, Featured, Houston County, Local News

Living Tree raising money to expand support for Middle Georgia women

Living Tree, a lifeline for women struggling with addiction and domestic violence since 2017, is raising money to open a second housing location in Middle Georgia.
Dejon Campbell,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Living Tree, a lifeline for women struggling with addiction and domestic violence since 2017, is raising money to open a second housing location in Middle Georgia. “I would like to give back to these women what was freely given to me,” CEO and Founder Ginger Falkner said. Falkner, now eight years free from drug addiction,…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Fire alarm at Weaver Middle School leads to evacuation, at least one student treated for overheating

A fire alarm led to the evacuation of Weaver Middle School Tuesday, and at least one student was treated for overheating.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  A fire alarm led to the evacuation of Weaver Middle School Tuesday, and at least one student was treated for overheating. Bibb County School District spokesperson Stephanie Hartley wrote in an email to media outlets that the fire alarm activated around 9:45 a.m., which led to the evacuation of around 900 students and staff. Hartley tells…