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Byron family fighting pediatric cancer receives custom gift

4-year-old named Syre, who is suffering from Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma, is having one of the play set built in his back yard.

September 1, 2023

Denise Turner,

September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. In honor of the month, non-profit organization Roc Solid Foundation, is providing children with custom play sets for it second annual ‘Play Defeats Cancer Tour’ presented by Amazon. The 30-day national tour will surprise 30 kids with play sets during September. 4-year-old named Syre, who is suffering from Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma, is having one…

Macon LGBTQ advocate dead at 63

September 1, 2023

Dejon Campbell,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A staple in the Macon LGBTQ community has died. Tangerine Summers was one of Macon’s most well-known drag queens with a career that spanned more than several decades. Tributes to the late LGBTQ advocate flooded social media throughout the day on Thursday and Friday, with one close friend speaking with us about what she meant to…

3 arrested in Macon County shooting with ties to Fort Valley

Macon County Elementary School was placed under lockdown as a safety precaution.

September 1, 2023

Shelby Coates,

MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Investigators believe a shooting near a school in Montezuma may be connected to a shooting in Fort Valley. According to a Montezuma Police Department Facebook post, police responded to a shooting on Barnard Street in Montezuma around 12:15 Thursday afternoon. Macon County Elementary School was placed under lockdown as a safety precaution. Officers say they spoke…

City of Perry sets public hearing for property tax increase

A public hearing will take place on Tuesday, September 5th.

September 1, 2023

Shelby Coates,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Perry is planning to increase property taxes. City council has tentatively adopted a millage rate, which will require an increase in property taxes by 8.72 percent. According to the City of Perry, the tentative increase will result in a millage rate of 14.00 mills. That is an increase of 1.123 mills. The proposed…

Fort Valley man sentenced to prison in dog fighting, drug conspiracy case

The sentencing is in connection to two separate drug trafficking organizations and a multi-state dog fighting operation.

September 1, 2023

Shelby Coates,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Fort Valley man is sentenced to more than 15 years in prison in connection to two separate drug trafficking organizations and a multi-state dog fighting operation. Forty-three year old Armard Davis, aka “Black Jack,” is the final defendant of 21 co-conspirators. He previously pleaded guilty to the following charges: Conspiracy to possess with intent…

Morning Business Report: Biden asks for more FEMA funds, FDA warns of baby formula quality control

September 1, 2023

Haley Janes,

FEMA executives said this week that the U.S. Disaster Relief Fund has a balance of $3.4 Billion, which will be exhausted in the first half of September. Companies are making bank off you forgetting you signed up for a subscription. A new study found forgotten subscriptions can raise sellers’ revenue by over 200% in some cases. Some subscriptions, like streaming,…

Friday brings cool, dry, and breezy conditions to Middle Georgia

A wedge front will be ushering in cooler weather along with winds gusting up to 20 mph. Nice weather continues into the weekend.

August 31, 2023

Cecilia Reeves,

It has been a nice day across Middle Georgia, but a wedge front will start to push into the area on Friday. This wedge front will bring some nice fall temps and breezy conditions, but a few showers are still possible. Winds will be gusting up to 20 mph during the afternoon with partly to mostly cloudy skies. Most of…

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Historic Macon announces 2023 Fading Five list

Historic Macon announced its 2023 Fading Five list on Thursday.

August 31, 2023

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Historic Macon announced its 2023 Fading Five list on Thursday. Since 2015, the organization has called attention to five buildings in Macon that could be lost through development or neglect. This year, the old D.T. Walton Building, Roxy Theatre, Doctor E.E. Green House, First National Ban, and the Willingham McBrearty House all made the list. This…

Society Garden to host ‘GAmboree’ music event Friday

The Society Garden in Macon will highlight three Georgia-based artists in a musical jamboree on Friday.

August 31, 2023

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Society Garden in Macon will highlight three Georgia-based artists in a musical jamboree on Friday. Hosted by Roger Walden, the event is billed as an evening of celebration and appreciation for Macon music. Roger’s father, Alan, Worked with artists like Otis Redding and Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Roger is looking to do the same. He wants…

Crews, residents work to clean up damage in Telfair County caused by Hurricane Idalia

The hurricane brought down numerous trees and power lines in the county, and emergency services responded to several calls throughout the day.

August 31, 2023

Andrew Willis,

MCRAE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Clean-up efforts are underway in Telfair County after Hurricane Idalia caused damage to homes and businesses Wednesday. Emergency responders worked for nearly six hours answering calls as strong winds and heavy rains passed through the county. The director of the Telfair County EMA, Lee Conner, says agencies were able to respond quickly because they prepared for…

Robins Air Force Base to retire final JSTAR aircraft, usher in new chapter

Robins Air Force Base has announced the retirement of its final JSTAR aircraft this fall, signaling the end of an era and the beginning of new opportunities for employment in Middle Georgia.

August 31, 2023

Dejon Campbell,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Robins Air Force Base has announced the retirement of its final JSTAR aircraft this fall, signaling the end of an era and the beginning of new opportunities for employment in Middle Georgia. The decision to retire the JSTAR fleet was made in 2021. Since then, the base has met all programmatic requirements to retire a…

UPDATE: 53-year-old Gray man dies in motorcycle crash on Broadway

Deputies say a 53-year-old man was traveling north on Broadway when he struck a vehicle.

August 31, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (4:15 p.m.) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the crash happened on Broadway near Spikes Street. It was called in at 2:50 p.m. Deputies say 53-year-old Michael Todd Malone, of Gray, was traveling north on Broadway when he struck a vehicle at a stop ahead of him. Malone was then ejected from his vehicle. He was pronounced dead…

MWA Director of Water Treatment selected for state leadership position

Gary McCoy is now in line to lead the Georgia Association of Water Professionals as President in two years.

August 31, 2023

Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Water Authority Director of Water Treatment Gary McCoy received a top state leadership position during the Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP) Conference & Expo in Savannah. McCoy was selected as the GAWP Vice President for the 2023-24 Program Year. “I think about my humble background and start in the water industry, when I was…

Peach County man pleads guilty to child molestation

The Peach County man will serve prison time after pleading guilty to two counts of Child Molestation.

August 31, 2023

Shelby Coates,

Peach County Sheriff’s OfficeFORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Peach County man will serve prison time after pleading guilty to two counts of Child Molestation. According to District Attorney Anita Howard’s Office, 38-year-old Timothy Reeves was sentenced to 15 year, with the first 10 years in prison. Evidence shows, on May 3, 2020, Reeves forced his 9-year-old victim to touch…

Tech Report: Apple using 3D printers, Shein wants to sell stocks

A newspaper company says AI is not yet ready for prime time, and apple tests using 3D printers to make devices. Jane King is at the NASDAQ marketsite with those stories and more in today's tech report.

August 31, 2023

Haley Janes,

Apple is experimenting with a major manufacturing shift. It’s testing the use of 3D printers to produce the steel chassis used by some of its upcoming smartwatches. Gannett will pause an AI experiment after botched high school sports articles. Several high school sports reports written by an AI service called ledeai and published by the Columbus dispatch were criticized for…

Macon man pleads guilty to shooting his brother, robbery

The serious charges stem from crimes he committed at the ages of 15, 16 and 17.

August 31, 2023

Shelby Coates,

Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man pleads guilty to a series of serious charges, stemming from crimes he committed at the age of 15, 16 and 17. According to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office, 20-year-old Robert Ottman entered a pled guilty on Tuesday in Bibb Superior Court. The DA’s Office states on April 2,…

BS Report: August 30th – The Dawgs are Gonna Do It Again

UGA is set to have another championship season, 41NBC's Bill Shanks explains why.

August 31, 2023

David Tufts,

UGA is set to have another championship football season, 41NBC’s Bill Shanks explains why. Categories: Sports Tags: Georgia Bulldogs, Kirby Smart, UGA

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office stays up to date on auto theft trends

Captain Jarrad Duncan says signs police look for include flashing hazard lights, loose wires, uncut keys and key programmers in the vehicle.

August 30, 2023

Andrew Willis,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is taking steps to spot stolen vehicles with help from the Chamblee Police Department. Monroe County deputies recently attended a training session on current auto theft trends after there was a rise in stolen vehicles with altered Vehicle Identification Numbers in the county. Captain Jarrad Duncan says signs police look for…

Sweet Eleanor’s dessert shop to open in Macon this fall

Sweet treats are coming to a familiar downtown Macon storefront. "Sweet Eleanor’s" dessert shop is opening soon on Poplar Street.

August 30, 2023

Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sweet treats are coming to a familiar downtown Macon storefront. “Sweet Eleanor’s” dessert shop is opening soon on Poplar Street. Bohemian Den owner Scott Mitchell purchased the former space of Decadent Dessert Bar. The new dessert shop will feature 12 flavors of gelato, including seasonal flavors, as well as cheesecakes, coffee, cookies and more. Mitchell says…

How Middle Georgia organizations are providing essential aid after Hurricane Idalia

Following Hurricane Idalia's trek through the Southeast on Wednesday, storm evacuees and residents of Middle Georgia need to know where they can turn for help.

August 30, 2023

Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Following Hurricane Idalia’s trek through the Southeast on Wednesday, storm evacuees and residents of Middle Georgia need to know where they can turn for help. That’s why volunteer and nonprofit agencies across the region are in place to provide necessary resources like food and shelter. At the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank, President and CEO Kathy…

Monroe County deputies arrest 2 on multiple charges, including trafficking cocaine

Two people are behind bars on multiple charges, including trafficking cocaine, after Monroe County deputies conducted a traffic stop on Wednesday afternoon.

August 30, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Monroe County Sheriff’s OfficeFORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two people are behind bars on multiple charges, including trafficking cocaine, after Monroe County deputies conducted a traffic stop on Wednesday afternoon. A Monroe County Sheriff’s Office news release says Tremaine Johnson of Dekalb County and Victoria Wade of Fulton County were pulled over for failure to maintain lane. During the stop,…

Macon hotels welcome evacuees and utility crews as Idalia moves through

Macon hotels are seeing varying levels of occupancy from evacuees and utility crews dealing with the impact of Idalia.

August 30, 2023

Edward Smart,

Photo: Edward SmartMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon hotels are seeing varying levels of occupancy from evacuees and utility crews dealing with the impact of Idalia. David Quackenbush, Manager of the Macon Marriott, said Wednesday the hotel hadn’t had a significant influx of evacuees but that it mainly accommodates power companies when hurricanes approach the Georgia’s southern coast. “Typically where the…

2 arrested in Monroe County after investigators execute search warrant

A man and woman were taken into custody Wednesday afternoon on drug and gun charges after the execution of a search warrant.

August 30, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

Photos: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Photo: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man and woman were taken into custody Wednesday afternoon on drug and gun charges after the execution of a search warrant. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says investigators served a search warrant at 143 Ensign Road just after 1 p.m. that resulted in the arrests…

Macon man dies after shooting on Pio Nono Avenue

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that happened in the 4300 block of Pio Nono Avenue Wednesday afternoon.

August 30, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that happened in the 4300 block of Pio Nono Avenue Wednesday afternoon. Just after 2:15, deputies were dispatched to Circle K, located at 4314 Pio Nono Avenue, in response to reports of a person shot. That’s where they say they found 34-yera-old Jerry Lewis Burke of…

4-year-old named Syre, who is suffering from Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma, is having one of the play set built in his back yard.

Macon County Elementary School was placed under lockdown as a safety precaution.

A public hearing will take place on Tuesday, September 5th.

The sentencing is in connection to two separate drug trafficking organizations and a multi-state dog fighting operation.

A wedge front will be ushering in cooler weather along with winds gusting up to 20 mph. Nice weather continues into the weekend.

Historic Macon announced its 2023 Fading Five list on Thursday.

The Society Garden in Macon will highlight three Georgia-based artists in a musical jamboree on Friday.

The hurricane brought down numerous trees and power lines in the county, and emergency services responded to several calls throughout the day.

Robins Air Force Base has announced the retirement of its final JSTAR aircraft this fall, signaling the end of an era and the beginning of new opportunities for employment in Middle Georgia.

Deputies say a 53-year-old man was traveling north on Broadway when he struck a vehicle.

Gary McCoy is now in line to lead the Georgia Association of Water Professionals as President in two years.

The Peach County man will serve prison time after pleading guilty to two counts of Child Molestation.

A newspaper company says AI is not yet ready for prime time, and apple tests using 3D printers to make devices. Jane King is at the NASDAQ marketsite with those stories and more in today's tech report.

The serious charges stem from crimes he committed at the ages of 15, 16 and 17.

UGA is set to have another championship season, 41NBC's Bill Shanks explains why.

Captain Jarrad Duncan says signs police look for include flashing hazard lights, loose wires, uncut keys and key programmers in the vehicle.

Sweet treats are coming to a familiar downtown Macon storefront. "Sweet Eleanor’s" dessert shop is opening soon on Poplar Street.

Following Hurricane Idalia's trek through the Southeast on Wednesday, storm evacuees and residents of Middle Georgia need to know where they can turn for help.

Two people are behind bars on multiple charges, including trafficking cocaine, after Monroe County deputies conducted a traffic stop on Wednesday afternoon.

Macon hotels are seeing varying levels of occupancy from evacuees and utility crews dealing with the impact of Idalia.

A man and woman were taken into custody Wednesday afternoon on drug and gun charges after the execution of a search warrant.

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that happened in the 4300 block of Pio Nono Avenue Wednesday afternoon.

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