Teen killed in car accident on I-16

Georgia State Patrol says the driver of a jeep hit a car in the rear.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A teenager is dead after a crash in Twiggs County Wednesday night. The deadly accident happened on I-16 west near GA 112. Georgia State Patrol says the driver of a jeep hit a car in the rear. The passenger in the car, 19-year-old Khamya Ellis, was killed. The driver of the car was taken to a…

Warner Robins man dies from injuries in Thursday crash

The crash happened at the intersection of Carl Vinson Parkway and Elberta Road.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Warner Robins man is the victim of a deadly crash involving a motorcycle. Houston County Coroner James Williams tells us 20-year-old Nathan Newton died from his injuries Friday morning. The crash happened around 10:00 Thursday night at the intersection of Carl Vinson Parkway and Elberta Road. Williams says Newton was on a motorcycle traveling…

Highway 11 Halls of Horror hosts ‘Deck the Halls of Horror’

The Highway 11 Halls of Horror is hosting its first "Deck the Halls of Horror."

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Jones County is offering up some holiday fear. The Highway 11 Halls of Horror is hosting its first “Deck the Halls of Horror.” It started Friday, December 9 at 7 and runs through Sunday, December 11. It’s open from 7-11 Saturday and 5-8 on Sunday. The event will include food trucks, bounce houses and photo ops….

Savannah man facing burglary, theft charges in Twiggs County

Deputies responded to a burglar alarm at the Walthall gas station on Highway 96

JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Savannah man is facing burglary and criminal trespass charges in Twiggs County. The Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office responded to a burglar alarm at the Walthall gas station on Highway 96 around 11:30 Saturday night. Deputies say the store was closed, but the store door and window were broken out. Deputies say surveillance video helped them…

Salvation Army still has 150 angels to be adopted

“Your kindness ensures every child has a gift to open on Christmas morning, and that parents don’t have to decide between paying bills or buying toys."

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With only six days left before the deadline for all Angel Tree gifts to be returned, The Salvation Army still has 150 “forgotten angels” yet to be adopted. “Our community of donors, partners, and volunteers is what keeps The Salvation Army Angel Tree program alive year after year,” said Sgt. Melissa White of The Salvation Army….

Person found dead in Dodge County house fire

Fire crews responded to a home on December 7th in Milan.

EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – State fire investigators are trying to determine the cause of a deadly fire in Dodge County. According to the Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King, the fire happened around 11:00 p.m. on December 7th in Milan. The Milan Fire Department responded to a fire on Lonnie Burns Road in Dodge County. Commissioner John King…

Rain, cooler conditions return Friday

Our brief interlude of spring in December is coming to an end Friday as a wedge front and chance of showers cools us down

It was another day of record breaking heat in Middle Georgia, but a cool down is on the way to end the week. A wedge front will be building in across parts of Middle Georgia during the day on Friday, keeping us cloudy and cooler. Highs will still be above normal, but 80s should be done for quite a while….

Faith leaders join together in Macon-Bibb Mayor’s Council of Clergy

Macon-Bibb County is turning to faith leaders when it comes to public safety and promoting community unity among residents.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County is turning to faith leaders when it comes to public safety and promoting community unity among residents. Clergy members and church leaders from around Macon met with Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller Thursday to discuss how religious organizations can help in promoting unity in the community. Chair of the Mayor’s Council of Social Economic Justice,…

1 hospitalized after being found near downtown Macon with gunshot wound

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating after one person was found with a gunshot wound near downtown Macon Thursday afternoon.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after one person was found with a gunshot wound near downtown Macon Thursday afternoon. The sheriff’s office said in an email that it received a report of a person shot. “He was located at the corner of Spring Street and Riverside Dr,” the email stated. “The incident was reported…

Man hospitalized after train strikes vehicle in Monroe County

A 71-year-old man was hospitalized with minor injuries after his vehicle was struck by a train Thursday afternoon.

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  A 71-year-old man was hospitalized with minor injuries after his vehicle was struck by a train Thursday afternoon. It happened around 2:15 at the railroad crossing at Tift College Drive, according to a Monroe County Sheriff’s Office news release, which said Forsyth Police officers and Monroe County deputies responded. Deputies discovered a maroon Jeep in the…

How to donate toys to Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital’s ‘Holly Jolly Shoppe’

"It's so wonderful for them, these sweet kids," Child Life Specialist Heather Trescott said. "Nobody plans to be sick or injured or in the hospital, especially during the holidays. It's just a sad time to be away from home, and so donations like this just lift up the spirits of our kids so much and means so much to the families."

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Holly Jolly Shoppe is returning to the Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital. For most people, Christmas is a time of year during which families get together and exchange gifts in the comfort of their homes. However, that’s not possible for some. The children staying at the Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital are all too familiar…

BS Report – December 7th: Bennett and the Heisman

UGA Quarterback Stetson Bennett has been named a candidate for the 2022 Heisman Trophy, is he worthy of the honor?

UGA Quarterback Stetson Bennett has been named a candidate for the 2022 Heisman Trophy, is he worthy of the honor? Bill Shanks believes so, and he’ll tell you why. Categories: Sports Tags: Georgia Bulldogs, heisman-trophy, Stetson Bennett, UGA

Staying warm Thursday

We will see another day of near record breaking temperatures Thursday as highs warm into the upper 70s and low 80s.

It might be December, but temps today felt more like early fall with highs reaching the 80s across Middle Georgia (a record for this date). Overnight we will see areas of patchy dense fog along with partly cloudy skies into early Thursday. Partly cloudy skies stick around for the rest of the day with highs warming back to the upper…

Georgia Military College holds ceremony in remembrance of Pearl Harbor

Georgia Military College held a wreath laying ceremony on Wednesday to remember the more than 2,000 Americans who died that day.

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – This year is the 81st anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The surprise attack happened the morning of December 7, 1941. Georgia Military College held a wreath laying ceremony on Wednesday to remember the more than 2,000 Americans who died that day. The ceremony took place at the World War II Memorial in Milledgeville. Pearl…

GCSU offering election administration certificate for students

GCSU says it's the first university in the state to offer an election administration certificate.

MILLEDEGVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia College and State University says it’s meeting the need for professional election administrators who know the law and latest technology. GCSU announced it’s the first university in the state to offer an election administration certificate. The goal of the program is to educate students on the election process. Political science major Collin Hall says students should…

Customers pay final visits to Macon Beer Company ahead of its closure

Customers continue to come into the restaurant to enjoy the food and drinks one more time, and the restaurant has even managed to attract new customers.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Beer Company is closing Sunday, but that hasn’t stopped the flow of customers this week. Macon Beer Company said in a Facebook post this week it will close its doors at the end of the week due to rising inflation and supply chain issues. For the rest of the week, the company will remain open…

Sandersville Police search for ‘armed and dangerous’ suspect

Police are looking for Rikishi Pernell Colclough.

SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Sandersville Police Department is trying to located an armed and dangerous wanted suspect. They are looking for Rikishi Pernell Colclough who also goes by “Snoody.” According to a Sandersville Police Facebook post, Colclough has multiple warrants out of multiple counties and South Carolina. Sandersville Police say the latest incident involving Colclough was a shooting at…

Peach County head football coach Chad Campbell heads to Westfield

He will resume duties as of January 1, 2023.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Peach County High School head football Coach Chad Campbell is heading to Westfield School in Perry. The Westfield School made the announcement via email, saying Campbell will serve as the new Head Football Coach. He will resume duties as of January 1, 2023. Campbell will replace Coach Rob Fitzpatrick who is stepping down from football to…

High school basketball scores from Dec. 6

Warner Robins gave the Jones County boys team its first loss of the season.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — High school basketball is up to full speed as several schools played tonight. Scores are below for Dec. 6. Boys scores: Warner Robins beat Jones County 58-55. Veterans beat Peach County 88-61. Mary Persons beat Tattnall Square Academy 73-58. West Laurens beat Howard 49-46. Dublin beat Dodge 57-55. Girls scores: Warner Robins beat Jones County 44-43….

Mercer defeats Middle Georgia State University 100-62 on Education Day

In conjunction with Bibb County Schools, the Mercer men's basketball team hosted several students on Education Day.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mercer men’s basketball team hosted several students from Bibb County schools for Education Day, as the Bears hosted Middle Georgia State University. The Bears began slow but went on a 15-0 run midway through the first half and would take a 27-point lead at halftime. The Bears continued to pour in points, as they went…

Near-record highs possible this week

Highs will be warming to the mid and upper 70s through the end of the week with just a stray shower possible Wednesday

Despite a wedge front being over Middle Georgia for part of the day, Macon managed to warm into the mid 70s this afternoon. A warm front has pushed north and will continue to bring warm humid air to the area through the end of the week. Overnight patchy, dense fog will be possible, lingering into early Wednesday. Highs Wednesday will…

Bibb County voters head to polls for runoff election

Bibb County residents rushed to the polls Tuesday morning to cast their votes.

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – Tuesday was Election Day for the hotly contested runoff race for the U.S. Senate. Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock and his Republican challenger Herschel Walker were on the ballot. Bibb County residents rushed to the polls Tuesday morning to cast their votes. Mercer student Collinda Simmons came back home from Athens to do her part and cast her…

RAFB takes next steps in establishing new missions

Two environmental assessments clear the way for four new missions at RAFB

ROBINS AFB, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)  – Robins Air Force Base is moving forward with establishing new missions that assist with battlespace command and control. A total of four missions will provide an integrated set of command-and-control capabilities for the Air Force. Those new missions include: a Battle Management Control Squadron an E-11A Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) squadron a Spectrum Warfare…

Macon mother pleads guilty in 2019 infant death

Rebecca Kipp pleaded guilty in the death of her three month old child.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon mother pleads guilty to second degree murder in the death of her baby. The Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office says Rebecca Kipp pleaded guilty in the death of her three month old child. On June 11th, 2019, deputies responded to a home in the 2800 block of Regina Drive and found the infant…