MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man has been sentenced to 20 years for an incident in 2021, in which he shot at law enforcement officers. According to a release from District Attorney Anita Howard, 28-year-old Larry Bryant was seen texting and driving in downtown Macon early on January 9th, 2021– A trooper signaled for Bryant to pull over, and he…
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MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Community Foundation of Central Georgia is investing in alternatives to law enforcement as a long-term solution to violent crime. This is the second year the Foundation has awarded grants for faith-based and non-profit organizations to participate in the Macon Violence Prevention, or MVP Program. The Foundation awarded $860,500 worth for grants to thirty-one local organizations…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the man who used a firearm to rob the AT&T Store located at 1530 Mercer University Drive. Deputies say a masked man walked into the store with a firearm around 10:00 Tuesday morning. He went to a secure area of the store, took multiple boxes of Apple phones…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — In order to open more pools around Macon-Bibb County this summer, there needs to be more lifeguards. That’s why Aquatics Management held a lifeguard hiring and training event Wednesday at the Macon Memorial Gym. Jack Shields is the account manager with Aquatics Management. He says the company will help keep pools open this summer. “We’re trying…
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…
(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…
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…
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. …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Saturday, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man in connection to a burglary at a church. MCSO says they received a call alerting them to the burglary taking place at Parker Chapel AME Church off of GA Hwy 83 South. While on their way, deputies saw a male subject leaving the area on foot– when…
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, 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…
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…
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…