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Featured, Local News

Help Macon Regional Crimestoppers track down five wanted suspects

Crimestoppers offers rewards of up to $2,000 for tips that lead to arrests.
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Crimestoppers’ Sergeant Greg Thomas visited 41Today to highlight five wanted suspects and their charges. Crimestoppers offers rewards of up to $2,000 for tips that lead to arrests. The Crimestoppers tip line is anonymous and callers are not required to provide their name. Can you help Crimestoppers track down the following suspects: Lonnie Wingate Samuel Jones Pershameron Banks…

Tech Report With Jane King Tuesday August 15th.
Tech Report

Tech Report: Ford tech advances and robots take over window washing

Haley Janes,

Ford sees revenue from in-car software services, like its hands-free driving feature, surging by 1,000% over the next few years. Ford sees more technology especially in the areas of safety and security to be coming to cars in the next few years. A lucky few who are trained in A.I. technology could find lucrative jobs paying as much as $900,000…

Morning Business Report With Jane King Tuesday August 15th
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Kids don’t know enough about money, business travel is up

Haley Janes,

Hawaiian electric’s stock tumbled to a 13-year low Monday. It plunged more than 40% after a class action lawsuit alleged that Maui’s devastating wildfires were caused by the utility’s energized power lines that were knocked down by strong winds. The UAW and the automakers are still negotiating new contracts, which expire September 14th. The union is asking for huge raises,…

Tech Report: Deepfake Songs For Royalties And Child Earnings Protected

Tech Report: Deepfake songs for royalties and child earnings protected

Google is working on a legitimate way for musician's voices to be used in artificial intelligence, and a new law is designed to protect child social media stars financially. Jane King has those stories and more in today's tech report.
Haley Janes,

A new Illinois law is now the first in the country designed to protect the earnings of children who are social media influencers. Alphabet, the parent company of Google, is in the early stages of negotiating with Universal Music Group over a tool to let fans create “deepfake” songs using artists’ voices and music through a legitimate process that would…

Morning Business Report: Dunkin Spiked And Housing Market Jumps

Morning Business Report: Dunkin Spiked and housing market jumps

Dunkin is debuting a line of boozy coffees and teas. And the U.S. housing market hit a record value of $47 trillion dollars. Jane King is at the NASDAQ with those stories and more in today's morning business report             
Haley Janes,

The U.S. housing market just reached a new all-time high valuation of $47 trillion. Low inventory of houses has pushed up home values. Americans are spending $709 more per month on everyday goods and services than they did two years ago, according to Moody’s analytics. Inflation may come and go, but bargain hunters are here to stay, with a third…

Houston County Board Of Education
Education, Featured, Houston County, Local News

All full-time staff in Houston County School District receive pay raise

The Deputy Superintendent for the district says the decision was made in an effort to match the rising cost of living and keep wages in the school district competitive.
Andrew Willis,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Spirits are high in the Houston County School District after all full-time employees received a raise to start the new school year. The district announced a more than four percent raise for all full-time employees. “The theme for us is continuously growing, and we feel that way, we feel that not just continuously growing in the…

Fvsu Campus Clinic
Featured, Health, Local News, Peach County

Fort Valley State University unveils new campus health clinic

The clinic will provide basic services such as mental healthcare, wellness exams and physicals and treatment for common illnesses.
Andrew Willis,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — With classes beginning next week at Fort Valley State University, students, faculty and staff can expect easier access to healthcare thanks to a new partnership with Atrium Health Navicent. FVSU unveiled the new Atrium Health Navicent Campus Health Clinic at the Florence J. Hunt Wellness Center on Friday. The clinic will provide basic services like…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Guap Records in Macon leads positive change through hip-hop, celebrates genre’s 50th anniversary

As hip-hop celebrates its 50th anniversary, Macon's Guap Records is breaking barriers and combating negative stereotypes that often shadow the genre.
Dejon Campbell,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As hip-hop celebrates its 50th anniversary, Macon’s Guap Records is breaking barriers and combating negative stereotypes that often shadow the genre. “Hip-hop can get a bad rap sometimes, but what we (Guap Records) push is learning from the music,” Guap Records president Ray Wilson said. Wilson, also an artist, leverages hip-hop to foster positive community change…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

GBI arrests Macon man after drug investigation

34-year-old Shedrick Fambles is charged with trafficking fentanyl, sale of fentanyl and use of a communication device during the commission of a felony.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation, along with other law enforcement agencies, arrested a Macon man after a two-month-long drug investigation. 34-year-old Shedrick Fambles is charged with trafficking fentanyl, sale of fentanyl and use of a communication device during the commission of a felony. The GBI says it executed search warrants at 2885 Churchill Street and 1254 Hartley Street on August 2 and found…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Man charged with attempting to break into Macon home

Deputies say the suspect, 41-year-old Erich Thomas Dugan of Macon, cut the lock to a power box and shut off the lights to the home.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is behind bars, accused of trying to break into a Macon home Friday morning. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a home in the 2800 block of Pierce Drive North around 5:30 a.m. in reference  to a suspicious man with a flashlight. Deputies say the suspect, 41-year-old Erich Thomas Dugan…

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Featured, Jones County, Local News

UPDATE: Missing Jones County teen located and safe

They're looking for 15-year-old Kylee Schroeder. They say she was last seen about 1:30 Thursday afternoon and is a critical diabetic.
Clayton Poulnott,

UPDATE: Schroeder has been located and is safe. The Jones County Sheriff’s Office thanks everyone for their help. —- JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Sheriff’s Office needs your help finding a missing teenager. They’re looking for 15-year-old Kylee Schroeder. They say she was last seen about 1:30 Thursday afternoon and is a critical diabetic. Schroeder has Fuchsia…
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…

Juan Hernandez
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…

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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….