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…
Coach Josh Ingram of Veterans sits down with 41NBC’s Bill Shanks to talk about their upcoming season. Categories: Coach’s Corner, Sports Tags: high school football, veterans, warhawks
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Coach Bobby Rhoades of GMC sits down with 41NBC’s Bill Shanks to talk about their upcoming season. Categories: Coach’s Corner, Sports Tags: gmc bulldogs, high school football
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….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After accumulating just four wins over the last two seasons, the Central High School football team looks to make significant strides this year as new head coach Jarrett Laws leads them. “Football’s real here. You know what I mean. Listen, you better have it together, and I’m just really excited to be a part of this…
The Atlanta Falcons play their first pre-season game on Friday. 41NBC’s Bill Shanks explains why fans should be optimistic about this year’s team. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Bill Shanks, NFL
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon residents are picking up the pieces in the wake of severe weather from the past week. At Ingleside Village Antique Centre, manager Cathy Brantley says a Monday night storm ripped the roof off the shop. “Once it started to lift, the whole thing came up and went over the side,” she said. After the roof…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins is taking a significant step towards a vibrant downtown. Mayor LaRhonda Patrick announced on Wednesday the city’s purchase of seven new properties on Commercial Circle. The city is spending $2 million in a move to rejuvenate the heart of the city. “The reality of a downtown is going to happen, finally,” Patrick said….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers says there are four remaining wanted suspects on its Top 15 Most Wanted program. Crimestoppers provides automatic rewards of $1,000 minimum payout on the Top 15 Fugitive List. And there is up to $2,000 for tips leading to the arrest of wanted fugitives. Crimestoppers’ Sergeant Greg Thomas visited 41Today to explain how the…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An old blasting cap labeled as an explosive, discovered by road crews at the corner of Carriage and Plantation Drive, was determined to be inactive by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) bomb squad, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. In a news release, the sheriff’s office said deputies were dispatched to the scene around…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a commercial robbery that involved a man ambushing an employee as she left work. Deputies say the robbery happened around 10:15 Tuesday night at the Bags N’ More at 3096 Riverside Drive. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, a masked man with a gun ambushed the worker as…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Northeast Raiders faced a significant challenge last season in identifying successors for several graduating players. However, this year brings a positive shift as the Raiders boast nine returning starters on offense and seven on defense. “Looking forward to some of the upcoming guys, who filled in the spots from our senior class from a couple…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Changes are coming to the Macon USPS facility as it transitions to a local processing center, moving some mail processing operations to Atlanta. The postal service held a meeting in Macon Tuesday afternoon to discuss the transformation that aims to modernize the facility and restructure it as a destination mail processing center. The change raises concerns…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Crews in Bibb County had to clean up from storms overnight and this Tuesday morning. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office posted photos on it’s Facebook page showing Sergeant Carlos Stokes removing part of a fallen tree along Emery Highway. The sheriff’s office says Sergeant Stokes keeps a handsaw in his patrol cruiser for weather emergencies. In Houston…
UPDATE: The boil water advisory is now lifted in Macon County. This means Macon County School System students will return to school on Wednesday and follow regular schedules. The school system is taking everyone for their patience and understanding during the recent school closures. —– MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon County schools are closed to students due to a boil…
Coach Ben Bailey of Northside sits down with 41NBC’s Bill Shanks to talk about their upcoming season. Categories: Coach’s Corner, Sports Tags: high school football, northside eagles
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – For the first time ever, the Macon Water Authority won all three state drinking water taste test competitions. The Georgia Association of Water Professionals held its annual conference and expo in Savannah. That’s where the MWA won the People’s Choice Award for Best Tasting Drinking Water in Georgia. The honor is decided by approximately 2,000 conference…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller is recommending an even greater reduction in property taxes than he first announced. Mayor Miller wants commissioners to adopt a millage rate of 10.723. This is a reduction of 7.178 mills. And it is greater than the originally announced 5 mill reduction. “We promised to find a way for government to operate…