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Macon Waffle House robbed early Monday morning

Deputies said two men with masks, gloves and guns entered the Waffle House on Gray highway, they demanded money from the clerk and once they received it they left on foot.

July 24, 2023

Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that happened at a Macon Waffle House just before 3:00 a.m. early Monday morning. Deputies said two men with masks, gloves and guns entered the Waffle House on Gray highway, they demanded money from the clerk and once they received it they left on foot. No…

3 men shot on Shearwater Drive

A shooting in Macon Sunday night ended with three men shot in the legs.

July 24, 2023

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A shooting in Macon Sunday night ended with three men shot in the legs. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says they’re investigating the incident that happened just before 7:30 p.m. in the 4000 block of Shearwater Drive. Its reported that shots were fired at multiple subjects in the yard of the residence. Three were each struck…

Macon-Bibb honors late Sergeant William Gay with pavilion dedication at Amerson River Park

Macon-Bibb County paid tribute to the late Sergeant William Gay on Friday. Gay, a 14-year veteran of the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, died in October 2021 after contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty.

July 21, 2023

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County paid tribute to the late Sergeant William Gay on Friday. Gay, a 14-year veteran of the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, died in October 2021 after contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. The Bluff Pavilion at Amerson River Park was renamed the Sergeant William Gay Pavilion in his honor during a ceremony. “He’s been…

Man arrested, accused to stealing and threatening store employees

Witnesses told deputies, 55-year-old Thomas Dewayne Williams was stuffing merchandise in his clothes

July 21, 2023

Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon man is in custody, in connection to an Armed Robbery at a dollar store Friday afternoon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to Family Dollar on Hillcrest Boulevard after receiving calls of a disgruntled man stealing items from the store. Witnesses told deputies, 55-year-old Thomas Dewayne Williams was stuffing merchandise in…

Tommy’s Bakery brings ‘breakfast party’ to Great Macon Baking Week

Sweet and savory flavors are set to take center stage in Middle Georgia next week as the first-ever Great Macon Baking Week begins on Monday.

July 21, 2023

Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Sweet and savory flavors are set to take center stage in Middle Georgia next week as the first-ever Great Macon Baking Week begins on Monday. In a battle of confections, 16 local bakeries and restaurants will showcase their specialty baked goods, vying for the title of Macon’s Star Baker. Tommy’s Bakery and Café on Thomaston Road…

UPDATE: Sheriff’s office confirms double fatality in Wilcox County train crash

Two people are dead after a train collided with a vehicle Thursday morning in Wilcox County.

July 21, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (7/21): Georgia State Patrol has identified the victims of Thursday’s crash. The driver was identified as 17-year-old Dallas Corbin Dozier of Hawkinsville. The passenger was identified as 34-year-old Brandy Elizabeth Drinnon of Cordele. An investigation determined a 2016 Kia Optima crossed an activated and lowered railroad crossing arm. As the vehicle entered the intersection, the front of the eastbound…

Thursday’s Deputy-involved shooting on Mumford Rd being investigated

July 21, 2023

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating a deputy involved shooting that happened on Mumford road Thursday night. According to the BCSO, around 11:21 p.m., a deputy attempted to initiate a traffic stop on Log Cabin Drive when he saw a Sedan traveling with an equipment violation. The driver refused…

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Jurassic Jungle’s “Great Dino Rescue” in Warner Robins for 2 weekends

July 21, 2023

Haley Janes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Dinosaurs are stomping through Middle Georgia! Jurassic Jungle and their conservation team are bringing the “Great Dino Rescue” to Warner Robins at the Homer J Walker Civic Center the weekends of July 22nd & 23rd and July 28th, July 29th, and 30th. The show follows the conservationists of the Jurassic Jungle team and invites you and…

Coach’s Corner: Paul Carroll – Howard Huskies

Coach Paul Carroll of Howard High School sits down with 41NBC's Bill Shanks to talk about their upcoming season.

July 20, 2023

David Tufts,

Coach Paul Carroll of Howard High School sits down with 41NBC’s Bill Shanks to talk about their upcoming season. Categories: Coach’s Corner, Sports Tags: high school football, howard huskies

Coach’s Corner: Jeremy Wiggins – Northeast Raiders

Coach Jeremy Wiggins of Northeast High School sits down with 41NBC's Bill Shanks to talk about their upcoming season.

July 20, 2023

David Tufts,

Coach Jeremy Wiggins of Northeast High School sits down with 41NBC’s Bill Shanks to talk about their upcoming season. Categories: Coach’s Corner, Sports Tags: high school football, Northeast Raiders

MGA receives $1.2M grant from Peyton Anderson Foundation to develop Center for Middle Georgia Studies

The Peyton Anderson Foundation is donating $1.2 million to the Center for Middle Georgia Studies on the Middle Georgia State University Macon Campus.

July 20, 2023

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Peyton Anderson Foundation is donating $1.2 million to the Center for Middle Georgia Studies on the Middle Georgia State University Macon Campus. The hub is aimed at boosting local economic development as well as healthcare training. MGA faculty members and graduate assistants will be assigned to specific projects within the center, generating a collaborative and…

Innovative summer internship teaching coding skills to Middle Georgia high school graduates

The 402nd Software Engineering Group is offering a unique summer internship to high school graduates in Bibb and Houston County. It's designed to help students build practical coding skills and learn crucial workplace etiquette over an eight-week program.

July 20, 2023

Edward Smart,

HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 402nd Software Engineering Group is offering a unique summer internship to high school graduates in Bibb and Houston County. It’s designed to help students build practical coding skills and learn crucial workplace etiquette over an eight-week program. Technical Advisor Brian Woods says the program provides students with hands-on experience that far exceeds what is…

Special Olympics World Games Bronze Medalist honored with a proclamation

"He is number three in the world, so that's pretty impressive."

July 20, 2023

Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After winning bronze at the 2023 Special Olympics World Games in Berlin, Germany, James Thigpen was honored by Macon Mayor Lester Miller with a proclamation. The proclamation marks July 18, 2023, as James Thigpen Day in Macon. Thigpen, a member of the Wesley Glen Ministries, and his partner Phil Martin earned third out of 12 teams…

Heat Advisory issued for Thursday; storms return late week

Intense heat will be back in Middle Georgia Thursday as most of us stay dry. Storms return for the end of the week to cool us down

July 19, 2023

Cecilia Reeves,

The heat continued in Middle Georgia today with highs warming into the upper 90s in Macon. A line of storms helped to cool us down a bit tonight, but as we head into Thursday, our rain chances will be much smaller. Thursday will bring a mostly sunny start with highs warming into the upper 90s. A stray shower is possible,…

BS Report: July 19th – Don’t Panic!

The Braves have suffered some disappointing losses since the All Star break.

July 19, 2023

David Tufts,

The Braves have suffered some disappointing losses since the All Star break. 41NBC’s Bill Shanks explains what they should do, as the trade deadline is now less than two weeks away. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Braves, MLB, nl east

UPDATE: Investigators identify pedestrian hit on Hawkinsville Road

The collision remains under investigation.

July 19, 2023

Haley Janes,

UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man seriously injured in a collision on Hawkinsville Road on July 18th. Family has identified the pedestrian as 63-year-old Arthur Walden of Macon. The collision is under investigation. ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs your help identifying the man hit by a truck early Tuesday morning. Investigators say the…

Coach’s Corner: Brian Nelson – Mary Persons Bulldogs

Coach Brian Nelson of Mary Persons High School sits down with 41NBC's Bill Shanks to talk about their upcoming season.

July 18, 2023

David Tufts,

Coach Brian Nelson of Mary Persons High School sits down with 41NBC’s Bill Shanks to talk about their upcoming season. Categories: Coach’s Corner, Sports Tags: high school football, Mary Persons High School

Hot again Wednesday with scattered storms possible

After a few dry days, rain chances will be back across parts of Middle Georgia. Where we don't see rain, highs in the upper 90s are likely.

July 18, 2023

Cecilia Reeves,

After a hot day in Middle Georgia, we are tracking a few storms just to our northwest. Isolated showers will be possible through the early morning hours Wednesday. Otherwise, the haze and clouds will stick around through at least dawn. Tomorrow will bring another chance for scattered showers and storms, especially during the afternoon. Where we don’t see the rain…

Crawford County Commission votes 3-2 to approve granite quarry following public hearing

Crawford County Commissioners voted 3-2 on Tuesday to approve a granite quarry based on certain conditions, including limiting blasts to certain hours of the day and certain days of the week.

July 18, 2023

Andrew Willis,

CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Crawford County Commissioners voted 3-2 on Tuesday to approve a granite quarry based on certain conditions, including limiting blasts to certain hours of the day and certain days of the week. Those conditions include not operating between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m., only operating between 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturdays, no Sunday production…

Two arrested in Monroe County after drug investigation

After an investigation, deputies searched the homes of Teresa Burley and Cody Maduros on Monday.

July 18, 2023

Clayton Poulnott,

MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office arrests two people, after deputies say there were complaints of unusual activity in the High Falls Area. After an investigation, deputies searched the homes of Teresa Burley and Cody Maduros on Monday. (Courtesy of Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page) Burley was arrested after investigators say they found several ounces of…

Mercer University, Tubman Museum digitizing slavery records in Middle Georgia

Mercer University and the Tubman Museum are digitizing historic slavery documents from Bibb County in an initiative to educate the public about the dark chapter of American history.

July 18, 2023

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mercer University and the Tubman Museum are digitizing historic slavery documents from Bibb County in an initiative to educate the public about the dark chapter of American history. The Bibb County Deed Books, dating back to the 1800s, offer in-depth records of the sale and lease of enslaved African Americans. The project intends to provide a…

Monroe County first responders train for active shooting scenarios in preparation for large-scale exercise

Monroe County's first responders gathered on Tuesday to hone their skills in active shooter drills.

July 18, 2023

Edward Smart,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Monroe County’s first responders gathered on Tuesday to hone their skills in active shooter drills. The training program was designed to enhance the collaborative efforts of the county’s emergency services during a crisis. By simulating the intense, unpredictable conditions of an active shooter scenario, the program ensures first responders and volunteers are prepared to administer immediate…

Governor Kemp announces incoming GBI Director

The appointment will take effect August 1.

July 18, 2023

Shelby Coates,

ATLANTA, Georgia – Governor Brian Kemp announced a new director to lead the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The Board of Public Safety unanimous voted to approve the appointment of Chris Hosey as director. The appointment will take effect August 1. Hosey currently serves as Assistant Director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, overseeing the Investigative Division – the largest component…

2 former workers indicted in scheme to defraud Baldwin County service board

The women are charged with Racketeering, Forgery in the Third Degree and Theft by Taking.

July 18, 2023

Shelby Coates,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two former employees are indicted on theft and racketeering charges in Baldwin County. Attorney General Chris Carr announced the indictment of 43-year-old Latina Thompson of Sandersville and 39-year-old Sheldonna Williams of Haddock. They are charged with Racketeering, Forgery in the Third Degree and Theft by Taking. Carr says the women are former employees of the Oconee…

Deputies said two men with masks, gloves and guns entered the Waffle House on Gray highway, they demanded money from the clerk and once they received it they left on foot.

A shooting in Macon Sunday night ended with three men shot in the legs.

Macon-Bibb County paid tribute to the late Sergeant William Gay on Friday. Gay, a 14-year veteran of the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, died in October 2021 after contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty.

Witnesses told deputies, 55-year-old Thomas Dewayne Williams was stuffing merchandise in his clothes

Sweet and savory flavors are set to take center stage in Middle Georgia next week as the first-ever Great Macon Baking Week begins on Monday.

Two people are dead after a train collided with a vehicle Thursday morning in Wilcox County.

Coach Paul Carroll of Howard High School sits down with 41NBC's Bill Shanks to talk about their upcoming season.

Coach Jeremy Wiggins of Northeast High School sits down with 41NBC's Bill Shanks to talk about their upcoming season.

The Peyton Anderson Foundation is donating $1.2 million to the Center for Middle Georgia Studies on the Middle Georgia State University Macon Campus.

The 402nd Software Engineering Group is offering a unique summer internship to high school graduates in Bibb and Houston County. It's designed to help students build practical coding skills and learn crucial workplace etiquette over an eight-week program.

"He is number three in the world, so that's pretty impressive."

Intense heat will be back in Middle Georgia Thursday as most of us stay dry. Storms return for the end of the week to cool us down

The Braves have suffered some disappointing losses since the All Star break.

The collision remains under investigation.

Coach Brian Nelson of Mary Persons High School sits down with 41NBC's Bill Shanks to talk about their upcoming season.

After a few dry days, rain chances will be back across parts of Middle Georgia. Where we don't see rain, highs in the upper 90s are likely.

Crawford County Commissioners voted 3-2 on Tuesday to approve a granite quarry based on certain conditions, including limiting blasts to certain hours of the day and certain days of the week.

After an investigation, deputies searched the homes of Teresa Burley and Cody Maduros on Monday.

Mercer University and the Tubman Museum are digitizing historic slavery documents from Bibb County in an initiative to educate the public about the dark chapter of American history.

Monroe County's first responders gathered on Tuesday to hone their skills in active shooter drills.

The appointment will take effect August 1.

The women are charged with Racketeering, Forgery in the Third Degree and Theft by Taking.

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