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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…

Sweet Eleanors
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
41NBC Web Producer,

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…
Bleckley County, Featured, Local News

1 dead, 1 injured in Bleckley County crash

The crash happened around 10:25 Monday night on Churchwell Road.
Shelby Coates,

photo courtesy of MGNCOCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Bleckley County crash leaves one man dead and another man airlifted to the hospital. According to the Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened around 10:25 Monday night on Churchwell Road. When deputies arrived on scene, they located a jeep that had lost control and overturned. Deputies say two male occupants were…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Preparing for the impacts of Idalia

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Hurricane Idalia is barreling its way towards Florida and Southern Georgia, and parts of Middle Georgia will see more impacts from the storm than others. Today This afternoon and evening will see a number of scattered thunderstorms around much of the Peach State as the stalled out front continues to hang around. High temperatures will reach…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Scattered storms return Tuesday, Idalia impacts the area Wednesday

We will be staying in our summertime pattern of 90s and scattered storms Tuesday, before we see potential impacts from TS Idalia.
Cecilia Reeves,

It was another warm day in Middle Georgia with a few pop-up storms this afternoon. Overnight we continue to see a few storms, but we should be dry by Tuesday morning. Highs tomorrow will be pushing back to the 90s and upper 80s with high humidity continuing. Scattered showers and storms will be possible for the afternoon and into Tuesday…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Rabbi Elizabeth Bahar responds to anti-Semitic flyers found in Macon

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating anti-Semitic flyers that were distributed in the Beall’s Hill and Spring Street neighborhoods in Macon.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating anti-Semitic flyers that were distributed in the Beall’s Hill and Spring Street neighborhoods in Macon. According to the sheriff’s office, flyers were reported anonymously Sunday afternoon after they were discovered in Beall’s Hill. Rabbi of Temple Beth Israel Elizabeth Bahar says a resident of the Spring Street neighborhood notified…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon Civil Rights advocate reflects on 60th anniversary of March on Washington

As the nation marked the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington on Monday, Dr. Chester Fontenot, Jr., a lifelong Macon resident and Director of Africana Studies at Mercer University, recalls its historic impact and its legacy in Macon's own civil rights journey.
Dejon Campbell,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As the nation marked the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington on Monday, Dr. Chester Fontenot, Jr., a lifelong Macon resident and Director of Africana Studies at Mercer University, recalls its historic impact and its legacy in Macon’s own civil rights journey. In 1963, a 13-year-old Fontenot listened to the march on the radio, guided…