Featured, Local News

Deputy killer pleads guilty, sentenced to life

Croshawn Cross was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole for shooting and killing Deputy Tyee Browne.
Clayton Poulnott,

CRISP COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The man accused of killing a Crisp County Sheriff’s Deputy last month pleaded guilty in court Thursday. Croshawn Cross was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole for shooting and killing Deputy Tyee Browne. The shooting happened on July 5 when the Georgia Bureau of Investigation says Deputy Browne found a stolen vehicle in the…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Wanted fugitive arrested in Macon

A suspected stolen thoroughbred racehorse that was severely malnourished was also found on the property.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office recently arrested a wanted fugitive. Deputies say they executed a search warrant at the home of Juan Hernandez on Allen Road on Thursday and found him hiding in a tree. During the search, deputies say they found methamphetamines, suspected cocaine, and several guns belonging to Hernandez, who is a convicted felon….

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Wanted man in Bibb, Houston counties arrested

Deputies say when they approached Borum, he ran off but was quickly apprehended.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man wanted in multiple counties in Middle Georgia is now behind bars. On August 9, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says deputies spotted a wanted suspect, 24-year-old Johnny Allen Borum of Macon, within the 2500 block of Allen Road. Deputies say when they approached Borum, he ran but was quickly apprehended. Borum was wanted in…

Chick Fil A Bass Road
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Another Macon Chick-fil-A closing temporarily

According to a post on its Facebook page, the Chick-fil-A on Bass Road will be closing on August 14, for remodeling.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –A second Macon Chick-fil-A will be closing temporarily. According to a post on its Facebook page, the Chick-fil-A on Bass Road will be closing on August 14 for remodeling. It will reopen on September 12. The post says this will help the store better serve its customers. In December of 2022, the Chick-fil-A on Zebulon Road announced…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

FedEx truck robbery on Macon’s Carlisle Avenue leads to 3 arrests

Deputies responded to the intersection of Carlisle Avenue and Napier Avenue just after 1 p.m. after receiving a distress call that a FedEx truck was being held at gunpoint.
Tucker Sargent,

Photos: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three suspects were arrested on Thursday in connection with a robbery involving a FedEx truck on Carlisle Avenue. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says deputies responded to the intersection of Carlisle Avenue and Napier Avenue just after 1 p.m. after receiving a distress call that a FedEx truck was being…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon Film Festival announces guest of honor, lineup changes

Music and film producer, Dallas Austin, will receive the first ever Macon Film Festival Georgia Film Impact Award for his contributions the Georgia's film industry.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With the Macon Film Festival just one week away, it’s time to get excited for this year’s guest of honor and some new additions to the festival. Macon isn’t just a city known for its music; it’s also home to the Macon Film Festival, where top talent in the industry comes every year to join in…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Registration open for Warner Robins Citizen Police Academy

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to work in law enforcement, the Warner Robins Police Department is offering an inside look with its Citizen Police Academy.
Andrew Willis,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to work in law enforcement, the Warner Robins Police Department is offering an inside look with its Citizen Police Academy. Registration for the 12-week program is now open for anyone who is interested in attending. The academy gives participants first-hand experience of police work with a ride-along with…

Middle Georgia Toys For Tots 5k Coming This Weekend
Featured, Local News, Peach County

Lace up for charity in Fort Valley this weekend with 5K supporting Toys for Tots

Middle Georgia residents can lace up their running shoes this Saturday for a 5-K fundraiser in Fort Valley to put smiles on the faces of local children.
Dejon Campbell,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia residents can lace up their running shoes this Saturday for a 5-K fundraiser in Fort Valley to put smiles on the faces of local children. The event, hosted by the Middle Georgia chapter of Toys for Tots, is part of the Run and See Georgia Grand Prix and will be held at Lane…

Twiggs Drugs Web
Featured, Local News, Twiggs County

Driver charged with trafficking marijuana, speeding in Twiggs County

On August 4th, a deputy stopped a gray Acura for speeding along Interstate 16 eastbound.
Shelby Coates,

JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A traffic stop in Twiggs County ends with a drug bust and the driver in jail. The Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office arrested 41-year-old Justin Taylor of Statesboro on trafficking marijuana, possession of marijuana and speeding charges. On August 4th, a deputy stopped a gray Acura for speeding along Interstate 16 eastbound. The deputy searched the vehicle…

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Bibb County, Featured, Houston County, Local News

Wanted Macon woman arrested in Warner Robins

The FBI wanted to track down 23-year-old Tiara Thomas, also known as "Red."
Shelby Coates,

WARNER ROBINS (41NBC/WMGT) – A wanted fugitive out of Macon is arrested in Warner Robins thanks to a community tip. The FBI wanted to track down 23-year-old Tiara Thomas, also known as “Red.” She was charged in Bibb County between November 2020 and July 2021. But she failed to report to her probation officer between July and October of 2022….

2023 Football Season Preview: Central Chargers
Across Georgia Sports, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

2023 Football Season Preview: Central Chargers

Jarrett Laws brings over 15 years of head coaching experience to the Central Chargers.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After accumulating just four wins over the last two seasons, the Central High School football team looks to make significant strides this year as new head coach Jarrett Laws leads them. “Football’s real here. You know what I mean. Listen, you better have it together, and I’m just really excited to be a part of this…

Bs Report: August 9th A New Beginning For The Falcons
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BS Report: August 9th – A New Beginning for the Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons play their first pre-season game on Friday. 41NBC's Bill Shanks explains why fans should be optimistic about this year's team.
David Tufts,

The Atlanta Falcons play their first pre-season game on Friday. 41NBC’s Bill Shanks explains why fans should be optimistic about this year’s team. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Bill Shanks, NFL

Storm Damage
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Skidvations Land Management offers tips to prevent storm damage

At Ingleside Village Antique Centre, manager Cathy Brantley says a Monday night storm ripped the roof off the shop. “Once it started to lift, the whole thing came up and went over the side,” she said.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon residents are picking up the pieces in the wake of severe weather from the past week. At Ingleside Village Antique Centre, manager Cathy Brantley says a Monday night storm ripped the roof off the shop. “Once it started to lift, the whole thing came up and went over the side,” she said. After the roof…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Warner Robins purchases seven new properties in effort to create downtown area

Warner Robins is taking a significant step towards a vibrant downtown. Mayor LaRhonda Patrick announced on Wednesday the city's purchase of seven new properties on Commercial Circle.
Edward Smart,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins is taking a significant step towards a vibrant downtown. Mayor LaRhonda Patrick announced on Wednesday the city’s purchase of seven new properties on Commercial Circle. The city is spending $2 million in a move to rejuvenate the heart of the city. “The reality of a downtown is going to happen, finally,” Patrick said….

Wanted
Baldwin County, Bibb County, Featured, Houston County, Local News

4 suspects remain on Crimestoppers ‘Top 15 Most Wanted’

Citizens can safely and anonymously report tips at 1-877-68CRIME.
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers says there are four remaining wanted suspects on its Top 15 Most Wanted program. Crimestoppers provides automatic rewards of $1,000 minimum payout on the Top 15 Fugitive List. And there is up to $2,000 for tips leading to the arrest of wanted fugitives. Crimestoppers’ Sergeant Greg Thomas visited 41Today to explain how the…
Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Explosive scare resolved in Monroe County after bomb tech determines device inactive

An old blasting cap labeled as an explosive, discovered by road crews at the corner of Carriage and Plantation Drive, was determined to be inactive by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) bomb squad, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
Tucker Sargent,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An old blasting cap labeled as an explosive, discovered by road crews at the corner of Carriage and Plantation Drive, was determined to be inactive by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) bomb squad, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. In a news release, the sheriff’s office said deputies were dispatched to the scene around…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Employee ambushed during Riverside Drive armed robbery in Macon

According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, a masked man with a gun ambushed the worker as she left.
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a commercial robbery that involved a man ambushing an employee as she left work. Deputies say the robbery happened around 10:15 Tuesday night at the Bags N’ More at 3096 Riverside Drive. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, a masked man with a gun ambushed the worker as…

2023 Football Season Preview: Northeast Raiders

The Raiders return nine offensive and seven defensive starters this season.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Northeast Raiders faced a significant challenge last season in identifying successors for several graduating players. However, this year brings a positive shift as the Raiders boast nine returning starters on offense and seven on defense. “Looking forward to some of the upcoming guys, who filled in the spots from our senior class from a couple…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Changes at Macon USPS facility spark worries over job security, transparency

Changes are coming to the Macon USPS facility as it transitions to a local processing center, moving some mail processing operations to Atlanta.
Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Changes are coming to the Macon USPS facility as it transitions to a local processing center, moving some mail processing operations to Atlanta. The postal service held a meeting in Macon Tuesday afternoon to discuss the transformation that aims to modernize the facility and restructure it as a destination mail processing center. The change raises concerns…

Local Crews Spend Morning Responding To Overnight Storm Damage
Bibb County, Featured, Houston County, Local News

Local crews spend morning responding to overnight storm damage

Brandon Long,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Crews in Bibb County had to clean up from storms overnight and this Tuesday morning. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office posted photos on it’s Facebook page showing Sergeant Carlos Stokes removing part of a fallen tree along Emery Highway. The sheriff’s office says Sergeant Stokes keeps a handsaw in his patrol cruiser for weather emergencies. In Houston…
Featured, Local News, Macon County

UPDATE: Boil water advisory lifted, Macon County students return to class Wednesday

Macon County schools are closed Monday and Tuesday.
Shelby Coates,

UPDATE: The boil water advisory is now lifted in Macon County. This means Macon County School System students will return to school on Wednesday and follow regular schedules. The school system is taking everyone for their patience and understanding during the recent school closures. —– MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon County schools are closed to students due to a boil…