FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A traffic stop on I-75 in Monroe County leads to a drug bust and arrest. Deputies pulled over Alfred Chambliss of Macon around 7:30pm on Tuesday, July 11th. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the stop happened around mile marker 184. Deputies reported smelling an overwhelming odor of marijuana, and they searched the car. The…
Although we saw a few showers across Middle Georgia this afternoon, most of us stayed dry and warm. Overnight, skies will stay partly cloudy and lows will fall into the low 70s. Wednesday will bring another warm-up to the area with highs back in the mid-90s. Isolated showers will be possible during the afternoon and evening. Tomorrow will also bring…
GORDON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Wilkinson County man is in jail accused of shooting and killing his brother. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Rickey Shinholster shot his brother Ezekiel Shinholster in the chest during an argument. The shooting happened around 9:00 Saturday night at Farish Wood Road in Gordon. Rickey Shinholster is in the Wilkinson County Jail on…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Since 2021, Lake Tobesofkee has seen improvements in staff facilities and recreational activities. Now, Macon-Bibb County is shifting its focus to improve campsites and address safety concerns at the lake. If you’ve gone camping at Arrowhead Park on Lake Tobesofkee in recent years, you may have noticed some features in need of improvement. That’s why in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Gardens at the Brookdale Resource Center are feeding the less fortunate in the Middle Georgia community. In April, Brookdale planted seeds to help grow food for the homeless, and now the center has harvested 1,250 pounds of food. This will help provide fresh produce to Brookdale residents who are experiencing homelessness. Garden Manager Susan Fisher…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — School time in Middle Georgia is around the corner, and some families may struggle to keep up with the list of school supplies for their children. That’s why Nikkits Thrifts and Treasures in Forsyth is hosting back to school deals and giveaways for families in need. Nikkits is offering backpacks, clothes, various school supplies, and iPad…
Matthew Story – Photo Credit to Houston County Sheriff’s Office WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 911 call about a suspected drunk driver resulted in the DUI arrest of a Houston County Sheriff’s Office deputy. According to the Houston County Sheriff’s Office, Matthew Story was off duty and driving his own personal vehicle around 5:30am. Deputies say some called 911…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating, after it says two people were shot Tuesday afternoon. A media release from the Sheriff’s Office says a man and woman were found shot at the Baymont Inn on Riverside Drive in north Macon. Deputies say they made contact with a 62-year-old female suffering from gunshot wounds and a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —A man who carried a gun into a Macon Walmart and waved it at customers, was sentenced to prison on Monday. 45-year-old Selma Oliver-Smith will spend the next seven years in jail followed by three years of supervised release. He was convicted in April of illegal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. According to court…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —On Tuesday, Baldwin County School District announced Superintendent Dr. Noris Price, has been appointed to the Georgia Council on Literacy by Governor Brian Kemp. Comprised of 30 appointees, the Georgia Council on Literacy undertakes comprehensive reviews of literary programs spanning from early childhood to higher education. The primary objective is to ensure the state provides unwavering support…
Coach Chad Campbell of the Westfield School sits down with 41NBC’s Bill Shanks to talk about their upcoming season. Categories: Coach’s Corner, Sports Tags: high school football, The Westfield School
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A shooting in Dublin has led the Dublin Police Department to investigate what led to 3 people being admitted to the local hospital for gunshot wounds. According to a release from Dublin PD, on July 10th around 1 p.m., the police department responded to 911 calls reporting gunshots in the area of Enterprise Rental Car on…
Amazon’s Prime Day is here, but it’s not what it used to be. The sale simply doesn’t drive up the company’s stock these days. In fact, for the past few years, Amazon stock has fallen during the week of Prime Day. But, that doesn’t mean Americans are ditching Amazon. According to data gathered by Upgraded Points, the average American spends…
HAMPTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Atlanta Motor Speedway’s first night race in nine years was short-lived. With 75 laps remaining out of the 260-lap race, the Quaker State 400 was called to an end due to rain, and William Byron was named the winner as he was leading the pack at the time. “Honestly, I wasn’t very optimistic that the rain…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 2023 Macon Film Festival has announced its lineup of nearly 100 films, including both traditional and fulldome immersive content. Organizers with the festival say it’s keeping in line with Macon’s rich musical heritage with legacy acts like the “King of Soul” Otis Redding, The Allman Brothers and Little Richard and more. The 2023 festival includes…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you live in rural Georgia, it can be hard to access healthcare. That’s why through the help of grant funding, Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is partnering with the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) to bring nurse practitioners to underserved communities. For the third time since 2017, Georgia College and State University was awarded…
CRISP COUNTY, Georgia (41 NBC/WMGT) – Fallen Crisp County Deputy Tyee Browne was honored Monday with a procession and funeral service. Deputy Browne was checking on a vehicle on Highway 280 last week when he was shot. He later died at a local hospital. Local business owner Keith Christmas says he’s proud of the community for coming out to show…
Although our day started with rain and storms, the skies will clear overnight. Clear skies will be sticking around for most of Tuesday, allowing us to warm into the low 90s. We can’t rule out a few showers on Tuesday or Wednesday, but most of the area will stay dry. A cold front that moved through earlier, will help to…
Coach Joe Dupree of Southwest High School sits down with 41NBC’s Bill Shanks to talk about their upcoming season. Categories: Coach’s Corner, Sports Tags: high school football, southwest patriots
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office reports Marie Johnson McLean is no longer missing. McLean was located in a wooded area at the intersection of Second Street and Hazel Street. She is unharmed and has been reunited with her family. She was also transported to a nearby hospital for medical evaluation. —- MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s…
On Sunday, the cost of postage went up. A ‘forever’ stamp for first class mail rose from 63 cents to 66 cents. Since early 2019, the United States Postal Service has raised stamp prices by 32%, in an effort to boost its revenue, while mail volume continues to fall. The USPS says that the increase is partially due to high…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 22-year-old man was arrested in connection to a deadly shooting in April. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, 22-year-old Shamar Robinson was arrested on Sunday on warrants for the murder of 26-year-old Donmeico Flowers, who was shot and killed on April 1st at a residence on Hall Street during a fight. Robinson was taken…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –A man has been arrested for attempting to burglarize a Marathon gas station early Saturday morning. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says they caught 23-year-old Derrick Goodson hiding in the bathroom ceiling of the gas station located on Harrison road just before 3 a.m. After taking Goodson into custody, deputies found out, he was also involved in…
UPDATE: The BCSO says the victim has been identified as 49-year-old Lawrence Elliott Phelps Jr. of Macon. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a male who was found on the side of the road. BCSO says, the victim was found near the intersection of Rice mill road and Saint Charles place Sunday…