Warner Robins man convicted on charges including aggravated assault and cruelty to children, sentenced to 30 years

A Houston County Superior Court jury convicted 29-year-old Christopher Joseph Moore of multiple charges including aggravated assault, cruelty to children and possession of a firearm during a felony.

Photos: Houston County District Attorney’s OfficeWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Houston County Superior Court jury convicted 29-year-old Christopher Joseph Moore of multiple charges including aggravated assault, cruelty to children and possession of a firearm during a felony. The verdict was reached on Thursday after a two-day trial. On Friday, Moore was sentenced by Judge G.E. “Bo” Adams to serve…

Salvation Army prepares for summer, celebrates National Salvation Army Week

The Salvation Army in Macon marked National Salvation Army Week with a series of events this week, culminating in a water giveaway on Friday to assist the less fortunate in preparing for the summer heat.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Salvation Army in Macon marked National Salvation Army Week with a series of events this week, culminating in a water giveaway on Friday to assist the less fortunate in preparing for the summer heat. Beyond meeting basic physical needs, the leaders say the organization also sees its mission in a spiritual light. “We’re meeting the…

Water repairs in Macon to cause outage on Saturday

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Water Authority is warning citizens of Macon that water service will be shut down in several areas of Macon this weekend for a water main repair. In MWA’s post, they say a contractor has been hired to repair a 6-inch water main located at the intersection of Ward Street and Vineville Avenue. They say…

Tech Report: There’s a new way to hack into smartphones remotely

The Supreme Court opted to leave the federal liability shield known as Section 230 intact for big tech companies. The justices unanimously voted, nine to zero, to nix the case Twitter, Inc. v. Taamneh. The case had the potential to hold Twitter, Google, and Facebook liable for failing to remove Islamic State content ahead of a 2017 nightclub shooting in…

Morning Business Report: Disney scraps plans for a new Florida campus

Disney will no longer be moving forward with the construction of its Florida employee campus. As a result, the company will not require its California-based employees to relocate. This comes as Disney battles with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The fight began over the governor’s policies regarding gender and sexuality in state schools. Today, Disney announced that it will be closing…

Mom to Mom: Celebrate Mother’s Day with DIY custom flower pots

In today’s Mom to Mom, an adorable, inexpensive Mother’s Day gift. With just a few supplies, your kids can make custom flower pots for mom and grandma that she’ll cherish forever. To make this gift, you’ll need: Terracotta pots Acrylic paint Paint brushes Sealant Before you break out the paint, make sure to seal up your pot. All you have…

UPDATE: Houston County wins second state baseball title in last three years

The Bears swept the Pope Greyhounds in the GHSA 6A state championship game.  They won the first game 8-3 and won the second game 7-4.

Photo: Shaaz PeeraniUPDATE (5/18): – The Houston County Bears won their second title in the last three seasons Thursday. The Bears swept the Pope Greyhounds in the GHSA 6A state championship best-of-3 series.  They won the first game 8-3 and won the second game 7-4. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Houston County baseball team eyes a triumphant bid…

Bibb County School District unveils strategic plan to maximize student achievement, staff effectiveness and community engagement

Bibb County School District leaders took a significant step forward Thursday, revealing the Strategic Design Framework that outlines the path of its next 5-year strategic plan.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County School District leaders took a significant step forward Thursday, revealing the Strategic Design Framework that outlines the path of its next 5-year strategic plan. The plan, #Built4Bibb: More Victory Planned, aims to prioritize student achievement and social-emotional well-being. Proposed Mission: The BCSD maximizes student achievement and social-emotional well-being by building a sense of community…

Piedmont Macon Medical Center honors stroke survivors with ‘Stroke Stroll’ victory lap

For Monica Cook, Stroke Coordinator at Piedmont Macon Medical Center, it was important to celebrate the recovery of stroke survivors. That’s why Piedmont resumed its 'Stroke Stroll' to honor survivors and show patients support.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – May is Stroke Awareness Month. A stroke is caused by a disruption of blood flow to the brain. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. For those who have experienced a stroke, the road to recovery can be difficult. That’s why…

Dinosaurs are coming to the Macon Centreplex this weekend

Dinosaur trainer Ashley Alvarado says the exhibit is the largest and most accurate dinosaur exhibit in North America.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dinosaurs are on the loose at the Macon Centreplex Coliseum! Jurassic Quest, the largest animatronic dinosaur exhibit in North America, is bringing its dinos to Macon. Visitors to the exhibit will see life-size models of velociraptors, triceratops’, a Spinosaurus and the mighty T-Rex. Dinosaur trainer Ashley Alvarado says the exhibit will also have rides and activities…

Dry conditions return Friday with cooler than normal temperatures

A wedge front that moved in today across Middle Georgia brought rain and some cooler temperatures for the end of the week.

We were again dealing with rain and storms across Middle Georgia this afternoon. As the wedge front pushed south, we also saw a drop in our temperatures. Overnight we will see cloudy skies and breezy conditions with winds up to 20 mph. Friday will finally bring a break from the thunderstorms we have seen for most of the week. Clouds…

Macon-Bibb honors organizations, volunteers for beautification efforts

The 48th annual recognition awards were presented to organizations and community members at Macon City Hall Thursday, celebrating their contributions to maintaining beautification and cleanliness in the community.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The 48th annual recognition awards were presented to organizations and community members at Macon City Hall Thursday, celebrating their contributions to maintaining beautification and cleanliness in the community. The awards were approved by Mayor Lester Miller and supported by Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful. A total of 23 awards were distributed during the event. “It just means they…

Perry hosts 2023 Senior Expo during ‘Older Americans Month’

The City of Perry organized the 2023 Senior Expo at the Georgia National Fairgrounds Thursday, providing valuable resources to seniors in celebration of Older Americans Month.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Perry organized the 2023 Senior Expo at the Georgia National Fairgrounds Thursday, providing valuable resources to seniors in celebration of Older Americans Month. With more than 40 vendors in attendance, the event offered seniors access to care support groups, fraud prevention programs and various resources aimed at enhancing their health and wellness. “We’ve…

VIP Academy in Macon honors graduates, pays tribute to Shaterrika Booze

Bibb County's VIP Academy is recognizing its graduates and commemorating the life of Shaterrika Booze, a student who tragically died earlier this year.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County’s VIP Academy is recognizing its graduates and commemorating the life of Shaterrika Booze, a student who tragically died earlier this year. Booze had been accepted into five colleges. During a ceremony held Thursday, the academy celebrated Booze’s academic achievements, and students released balloons. “We want to make sure that we continue to inspire them…

UPDATE: Body of missing Chatsworth man located in Crawford County

Deputies were trying to locate 24-year-old Olico Dennis.

UPDATE:  The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has located the body of 24-year-old Olico Dennis  just before 11:00am in Crawford County. This incident is now being investigated as a homicide. ———- MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs help locating a Chatsworth man who went missing in Macon. On May 17th, the Chatsworth Police Department contacted deputies about…

Tech Report: Where you can stream professional pickle ball tournaments

Amazon Prime signed a multi-year deal with the Professional Pickleball Association. Amazon will now provide coverage of four tournaments per year through its streaming service. The coverage will kick off Thursday, with a four-day tournament. Amazon Prime isn’t the only place you can watch pickleball, though. The PPA tour, featuring 20-plus tournaments in 2023, can be seen across a variety…

Houston County man, teen sentenced to life in prison in deadly shooting

Both suspects pleaded guilty in the 2021 shooting death of Gregory Lee Arnett.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Houston County man and a teen are sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole in connection to a deadly shooting. The Houston County District Attorney’s Office says 22-year-old Ricky Martin Junior pleaded guilty to Felony Murder in the July 2021 shooting death of Gregory Lee Arnett. Additionally, 15-year-old Anys Smith also…

Death of Macon woman linked to high-profile serial killer Samuel Little

In 1977, investigators located the remains of a 20-year-old woman off Arkwright Road, naming her “Macon Jane Doe.”

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The death of a Macon woman is linked to high-profile serial killer Samuel Little, more than 40 years later. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office reports it teamed up with the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) to solve the case and return her remains home to Macon. In 1977, investigators found the remains of a 20-year-old woman off…

Bibb County School leaders to unveil #Built4Bibb strategic plan

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Excitement is in the air as Bibb County school leaders gear up to reveal the district’s highly anticipated next strategic plan. The presentation is scheduled to take place this afternoon at the school board’s committee meeting, starting at four o’clock. Dubbed as “#Built4Bibb: More Victory Planned,” the strategic plan is expected to outline the roadmap for the…

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp plans economic development trip to Israel

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is making an economic development trip to Israel. Kemp spokesperson Garrison Douglas confirmed the trip Wednesday. Douglas said Kemp will be meeting with Israeli companies that do business in the state, as well as with government officials. For security reasons, Douglas said he couldn’t provide the exact itinerary, but he said the governor…

Wedge front brings rain and cooler temps to Georgia Thursday

Rain continues overnight, but a new front will push cool air into the area Thursday. Rain chances continue into Thursday evening.

It has been another stormy evening across much of Middle Georgia, with a few strong storms as well. Overnight we will see a few more showers and storms, but severe weather does not look likely. The big change for our forecast tomorrow will come from a wedge front (aka backdoor cold front). This front will be moving in from the…

Carl Vinson VA Medical Center hosts annual VA2K Walk and Roll, promotes health and supports homeless veterans

The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin is championing healthy living and supporting homeless veterans through its annual VA2K Walk and Roll event.

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin is championing healthy living and supporting homeless veterans through its annual VA2K Walk and Roll event. Aimed at inspiring veterans and the community to become more active in everyday life, the event also serves as an outreach for homeless veterans. “There’s something for everybody out here,” Army Veteran…