Cotton Ave Plaza Update
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Permanent fixtures add safety, comfort to Cotton Avenue Plaza

Permanent lighting and seating fixtures have been installed in the newly renovated plaza in downtown Macon Plaza
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Visitors and businesses in downtown Macon are enjoying the newest additions to Cotton Avenue Plaza. The renovated Plaza was first opened to the public in April of this year. Since then, permanent lighting and seating fixtures have been added. Concrete benches installed at the plaza include embedded lighting underneath, so that the Plaza will be brighter…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Man killed in accident on Hartley Bridge Road identified

41NBC Web Producer,

(UPDATE: 5:45 p.m) – The driver killed in the accident on Hartley Bridge Road this morning has been identified. According to Deputy Coroner Luanne Stone,  his name is Thomas Martin Green of Byron. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the accident is still under investigation. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Bibb Sheriff’s Office at…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Four arrested for drive-by shooting at Pendleton Homes

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Four people have been arrested, three of which are teens, in connection to a drive-by shooting that took place at Pendleton Homes Monday afternoon. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says that witnesses reported seeing multiple armed people in a faded maroon Chevrolet Lumina, who drove by and began shooting before fleeing the scene. Nobody was harmed…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Dump truck hit by train

41NBC Web Producer,

MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  Monroe County Deputies are investigating after a dump truck was struck by a train this morning. According to a post on the sheriff’s office’s social media it happened around 7:30 this morning at Ga Highway 41 South at the Rock Quarry. The driver of the dump truck only suffered minor injuries and refused medical treatment. …
Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Trucks stolen, money taken from Bolingbroke bank

Employees found someone entered the bank through the wall and took a small amount of money.
Clayton Poulnott,

BOLINGBROKE, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two incidents that happened early Tuesday morning. The first incident was reported by Michael’s Asphalt Paving Company located next door to United Bank. Two vehicles were reported stolen, a black Ford F550 and a white Isuzu Utility Van. The Ford F550 has been recovered, the Isuzu Utility Van is…

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Featured, Local News, Washington County

Forest Ranger dies while monitoring Washington County fire

26-year-old Forest Ranger, Shaun Luke Daniel, was treated by emergency responders who were unable to revive him on the scene.
Clayton Poulnott,

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – The Georgia Forestry Commission is mourning the loss of a colleague, who suffered a medical emergency on Sunday while monitoring a contained wildfire in Washington County. 26-year-old Forest Ranger, Shaun Luke Daniel, was treated by emergency responders who were unable to revive him on the scene. “We are shocked and saddened at the sudden loss…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

2 teens injured in Tindall Fields shooting

Deputies found the injured teens in the 1700 block of Campbell Avenue.
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that sent two teens to the hospital. Deputies responded to the Tindall Fields Community around 8:45 Tuesday night. That’s where deputies say they found two males with gunshot wounds in the 1700 block of Campbell Avenue. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, a 16-year-old was shot…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News

Children in Bibb County can receive free meals during summer break

The meals are provided by the Bibb County School District's "Seamless Summer Option" Program at 11 designated schools and 42 community sites.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – School meals provide a valuable source of nutrition for children who experience food insecurity. In Bibb County, children can still access those meals during summer break through the Bibb County School District’s Seamless Summer Option Program. The federally funded program provides free breakfast and lunch during the summer months to children up to age 18. The…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

New Macon park honors local leader

The new park is located at 823 Lynmore Avenue
Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – There’s a new park in Macon, and it’s named after the late Frankie Everett Lewis. Macon-Bibb County chose to name the park in her honor because of the contributions she made over 30 years. “She played a vital role in making sure the communication lines stayed open between this community and the county so that this…

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Education, Featured, Houston County, Local News

Museum of Aviation STEM summer camps incorporate more technology at lower price

The Summer Camp Series offers 36 workshops in subjects like coding, web design, robotics and flight simulation.
Andrew Willis,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Museum of Aviation is integrating more technology into its National STEM Academy Summer Camp Series, and keeping costs low for parents – thanks to support from donors. More than 500 students are registered to attend thirty-six different camps as part of the Museum’s six week program. Students between 1st and 10th grade will…

Special Olympics
Across Georgia Sports, Featured, Local Sports, National Sports, Sports, WMGT

A pair of sailors from Middle Georgia are headed to the 2023 Special Olympics World Games

The 2023 Special Olympics World Games will be held in Berlin, Germany from June 17-25.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Approximately 7,000 Special Olympics athletes from around 170 countries will gather in Berlin, Germany, to compete in 24 sports at the 2023 Special Olympics World Games. Out of the 167 athletes, coaches, and chaperones representing the USA, two individuals will hail from Middle Georgia. “The U.S. is only sending two sailing teams total. So it’s a…

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Education, Featured, Houston County, Local News

New school zone cameras active in Warner Robins

WRPD says the cameras were added for safety.
Edward Smart,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – New speed cameras are now active near Warner Robins schools.  The Warner Robins Police Department says there is a problem with speeding in school zones, and this is a way to prevent it going forward. Interim Chief of Police Wayne Fisher says the decision was made to keep everyone safe. “The goal is to reduce…

Giving With Grace
Dooly County, Featured, Local News

“Give With Grace” provides household essentials to elderly, disabled in Vienna

Loretta Walters founded the program in 2017 after recovering from a brain tumor that left her temporarily unable to care for herself.
Andrew Willis,

  VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — One Vienna resident is providing household essentials to those in need, and she’s asking for your help. Loretta Walters founded the “Give With Grace” program in 2017. She started the program after recovering from a brain tumor which temporarily left her unable to care for herself. She said after being cared for by someone else,…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Local clinic offers free service to Macon community

The Macon Volunteer Clinic is celebrating 20 years of service.
Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Volunteer Clinic is celebrating 20 years of providing free service to the Macon community. The clinic provides continuous care for those that are un-insured. Executive Director Nancy White says this community deserves affordable healthcare. “It is a reflection on the values of this community that for 20 continuous years we’ve been providing a free…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Forsyth man arrested for home burglary

Haley Janes,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was arrested in Monroe County in connection to a burglary in progress at a home on Lassiter Road. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, a call came in on Sunday in reference to a burglary in progress in which a male subject was reported to have entered the home, taken several items, and…

Macon Bacon Fall On Opening Night
Across Georgia Sports, Local Sports, National Sports, Sports, WMGT

Macon Bacon fall on Opening Night

Bacon start the season 1-1.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Macon Bacon suffered a decisive 13-4 defeat at the hands of the Lexington County Blowfish in their home opener. The Bacon had previously started their season on a positive note, securing a 3-1 victory on the road against the Florence Flamingos. Carrying that momentum into their home opener, the Bacon took an early 1-0 lead in…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Plenty of heat on deck for first weekend of June

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will climb into the upper 80s and lower 90s around Middle Georgia over the weekend. Tonight Mostly clear and calm conditions should stick with the region overnight tonight and into tomorrow morning. The moon overhead is nearly full and viewers should have an easy time seeing it. Winds will largely blow out of the east-northeast…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Speed cameras to go live near Warner Robins schools

The cameras will take photos of license plates of any vehicle going 11 mph or over the posted limit.
Clayton Poulnott,

Warner Robins Police Department adding moveable cameras throughout the cityMovable CamerasWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Warner Robins Police Department announces the initial 45 day warning period for speed cameras near schools is over. The department says there are speed cameras placed at Warner Robins High School, Lake Joy Elementary and Primary, Northside High School and Huntington Middle School. According to…

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Dooly County, Featured, Local News

Georgia Farm Service Agency steps up amid changing weather patterns, labor shortages in agriculture

Changing weather patterns are having a big impact on Georgia’s crops, and the Farm Service Agency wants farmers to know how they can get help.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Changing weather patterns are having a big impact on Georgia’s crops, and the Farm Service Agency wants farmers to know how they can get help. Agriculture is a big part of Georgia’s economy. How big? According to Arthur Tripp, Executive Director of the Georgia Farm Service Agency (FSA), one in seven jobs in the state is related…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Truth in the Word Ministries Bible Institute celebrates 25 graduates in Warner Robins

25 students are preparing to graduate from the Christ-centered teaching ministry, Truth in the Word Ministries Bible Institute
Edward Smart,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – 25 students are preparing to graduate from the Christ-centered teaching ministry, Truth in the Word Ministries Bible Institute. The institution, which provides degrees in biblical study, theology and philosophy, is hosting a gala event Friday night to honor the students’ commitment and academic achievements over the past year. “I’m very excited about the students,” founder…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb deputies searching for man wanted in connection with May 29 aggravated assault

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man who deputies call a person of interest in connection with an aggravated assault that happened on May 29.
Tucker Sargent,

Quintez Brantley (Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man who deputies call a person of interest in connection with an aggravated assault that happened on May 29.. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says 22-year-old Quintez Brantley is wanted for “several counts” of aggravated assault stemming from an incident…