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Escaped Bibb County inmate Chavis Stokes taken into custody in Montezuma

Chavis Stokes, one of the four inmates who escaped the Bibb County Jail, is back in custody.

October 26, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office provided this updated booking photo of Chavis Stokes.MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Chavis Stokes, one of the four inmates who escaped the Bibb County Jail, is back in custody. U.S. Marshals arrested him in Montezuma around 2 p.m. on Thursday, according to Melissa Hodges, public affairs officer for the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle…

Houston County man sentenced to 45 years for child sexual abuse crimes

A Houston County jury convicted 62-year-old Mehmet Cekil on multiple charges, including aggravated child molestation and sexual battery to a person under 16.

October 26, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

Mehmet Cekil (Houston County District Attorney’s Office)PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Houston County jury convicted 62-year-old Mehmet Cekil on multiple charges, including aggravated child molestation and sexual battery to a person under 16. Superior Court Judge Katherine Lumsden sentenced Cekil to 45 years in prison and a lifetime on probation on Friday, October 20, according to a Houston County District…

UPDATE: GBI makes arrest in connection with Saturday shooting in Milledgeville

The GBI says it has arrested Herbert Lee Ingram Jr. in connection with Saturday's shooting.

October 26, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (10/25) – The GBI says it has arrested Herbert Lee Ingram Jr. in connection with Saturday’s shooting. Ingram is charged with aggravated assault. He was booked into the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Detention Office. ORIGINAL STORY (10/23): MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is investigating a shooting that happened over the weekend in Milledgeville, leaving 43-year-old…

PGA HOPE helps veterans stay active through pro golf lessons

The City of Warner Robins is bringing the game of golf to veterans and active duty military as part of the Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) HOPE rehabilitation program.

October 26, 2023

Andrew Willis,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Warner Robins is bringing the game of golf to veterans and active duty military as part of the Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) HOPE rehabilitation program. HOPE, which stands for Helping Our Patriots Everywhere, is a recognized form of sports therapy by the US Department of Veteran’s Affairs. Through PGA HOPE, veterans can…

BrightFarms Indoor Farm to bring jobs, fresh produce to Middle Georgia

A new indoor farm is coming to the Macon Airport East Industrial Park, and it’s promising new jobs for the county, as well as fresh produce for grocery stores across the southeast.

October 26, 2023

Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new indoor farm is coming to the Macon Airport East Industrial Park, and it’s promising new jobs for the county, as well as fresh produce for grocery stores across the southeast. Macon-Bibb County community leaders broke ground Thursday on the site of the new BrightFarms greenhouse. The facility will employ 250 people and grow 350…

Warner Robins pharmacy among first in Georgia to offer medical cannabis

Robins Pharmacy in Warner Robins, along with Omega Pharmacy in Omega and Tifton Drug Company in Tifton, made history on Wednesday by becoming the first pharmacies in Georgia and the United States to dispense medical cannabis.

October 26, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

MGNWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Robins Pharmacy in Warner Robins, along with Omega Pharmacy in Omega and Tifton Drug Company in Tifton, made history on Wednesday by becoming the first pharmacies in Georgia and the United States to dispense medical cannabis. The move comes after Georgia became the first state in the nation to allow medical cannabis distribution at independent…

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.

October 25, 2023

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…

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.

October 25, 2023

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….

More clouds expected again Thursday

October 25, 2023

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…

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.

October 25, 2023

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…

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.

October 25, 2023

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…

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.

October 25, 2023

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…

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.

October 25, 2023

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…

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.

October 25, 2023

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….

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.

October 24, 2023

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…

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.

October 24, 2023

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…

ON 41TODAY: Macon-Bibb’s Foster Grandparent Program

October 24, 2023

Dejon Campbell,

41NBC’s Dejon Campbell got a chance to speak with Shirley Jones and Latrice Hodges about how the foster grandparent program has been helping local kids and seniors alike. If you’re interested in volunteering with the program, you can call 478-738-3240. They’re looking for seniors 55 and older. Categories: 41 Today, Bibb County, 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.

October 24, 2023

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…

Tasha Butts passes away at 41 from breast cancer

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

October 23, 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…

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.

October 23, 2023

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…

‘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.

October 23, 2023

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 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.

October 23, 2023

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

October 20, 2023

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

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.

October 20, 2023

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…

Chavis Stokes, one of the four inmates who escaped the Bibb County Jail, is back in custody.

A Houston County jury convicted 62-year-old Mehmet Cekil on multiple charges, including aggravated child molestation and sexual battery to a person under 16.

The GBI says it has arrested Herbert Lee Ingram Jr. in connection with Saturday's shooting.

The City of Warner Robins is bringing the game of golf to veterans and active duty military as part of the Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) HOPE rehabilitation program.

A new indoor farm is coming to the Macon Airport East Industrial Park, and it’s promising new jobs for the county, as well as fresh produce for grocery stores across the southeast.

Robins Pharmacy in Warner Robins, along with Omega Pharmacy in Omega and Tifton Drug Company in Tifton, made history on Wednesday by becoming the first pharmacies in Georgia and the United States to dispense medical cannabis.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Three of the four inmates who escaped the Bibb County Jail on October 16 are now back in custody.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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