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Houston County Officials Announce Splost Vote In November

Houston County leaders rally for SPLOST referendum support ahead of November vote

The Houston County Commission chairman and mayors from Centerville, Perry and Warner Robins issued a call to local residents Thursday to support the upcoming SPLOST referendum this November.

May 25, 2023

Edward Smart,

HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County Commission chairman and mayors from Centerville, Perry and Warner Robins issued a call to local residents Thursday to support the upcoming SPLOST referendum this November. “The citizens have been very good to us in supporting SPLOST in the past,” chairman Dan Perdue said. “We’re looking forward to going through this process with…

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UPDATE: Man shot by deputy now arrested in connection with November 2022 homicide

30-year-old Anthony Donnell Baldwin Jr., who was shot by a deputy on Wednesday after Bibb County Sheriff's Office investigators pursued him in connection with a November 2022 homicide, has been released from the hospital and is now in the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center.

May 25, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE (5/25) – 30-year-old Anthony Donnell Baldwin Jr., who was shot by a deputy on Wednesday after Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators pursued him in connection with a November 2022 homicide, has been released from the hospital and is now in the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center. Baldwin is charged with murder, two counts of aggravated…

Suspect in custody for fatal shooting at Rodeo Bar and Grill

May 25, 2023

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MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Authorities have apprehended a suspect wanted in connection with the aggravated assault and death investigation at the Rodeo Bar and Grill in September 2022. On Wednesday, May 24th, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office arrested 34-year-old Geraldo Kevin Laurama of Warner Robins during a traffic stop Monroe County Deputies took him to the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center….

Tech Report: Microsoft reports that Chinese hackers attacked U.S. infrastructure

May 25, 2023

Finn Balfour,

Microsoft says that hackers sponsored by China have compromised ‘critical’ cyber infrastructure. A variety of industries were hit, including government and communications organizations. The group of hackers responsible, code-named ‘Volt Typhoon’, has been in operation since 2021. The impacted parties have already been notified. Attorneys general in states across the U.S. joined forces in a lawsuit Tuesday. A telecommunications company,…

Morning Business Report: Target shares take a hit amid Pride collection controversy

May 25, 2023

Finn Balfour,

Target has found itself in the center of the latest corporate culture war. As the retailer rolled out its annual Pride collection, it was met with backlash over trans pride merchandise. Past work by one of the queer artists that Target worked with this year also sparked controversy. Target shares slipped Wednesday and have dropped more than 9% this month….

Northside Dr. Circle K robbed

May 25, 2023

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MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Deputies are looking for the man who robbed the Northside Drive Circle K this morning. According to a press release, it happened just before 03:30 a.m. at the Circle K located at 4001 Northside Drive. It was reported that a male subject entered the store with a gun and demanded money from the clerk….

57-year-old man killed in wreck on I-16

May 25, 2023

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MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 57-year-old man is dead after a motorcycle crash on I-16. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office it happened around 3:00 am this morning. Joseph Brantley Middleton was on a Yamaha motorcycle on the I-16 westbound ramp to I-75 northbound when a tarp on the roadway in the construction area got caught in the rear…

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Man in custody after Fort Valley home invasion

May 25, 2023

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FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is behind bars after a home invasion in Fort Valley Wednesday. According to the Fort Valley Police Department, it happened in the 800 block of East Church Street around 6:00 p.m. While on scene officers noticed a man with a cut to his chest. The suspect, Bruce Campbell was still on scene and…

Mercer baseball team looks to win 3rd SoCon Tournament title

Mercer won SoCon tournament titles in 2015 and 2019.

May 24, 2023

Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (4NBC/WMGT) –The Mercer baseball team aims to win its first SoCon Tournament title since 2019 and enters as the second seed for the second consecutive year, having failed to secure the regular-season title in the final series of the regular season. “The tournament is obviously like a whole other season for us. So we are going to be…

Man pleads guilty for attempting to rob bank he also robbed in 2013

41-year-old William Jeffrey Lowder Jr., faces up to 20 years in federal prison.

May 24, 2023

Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man recently released from prison for robbing a Macon bank in 2013, pleaded guilty this week to attempting to rob a bank at the same location earlier this year. 41-year-old William Jeffrey Lowder Jr., faces up to 20 years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release and a $250,000 fine. According to…

Dry weather and sunshine return for the end of the week

Rain has finally moved out of Middle Georgia this evening, leaving us with dry weather through Friday. Highs warm to the 80s Thursday.

May 24, 2023

Cecilia Reeves,

Although most of Middle Georgia started out the day in the clouds, the skies have started to clear this afternoon. A few areas of clouds are still hanging around, but dry air will allow overnight lows to fall into the 50s. Thursday will bring a nice day to Middle Georgia with partly cloudy to mostly clear skies and highs in…

Dublin student balances motherhood and academics, graduates early

Overcoming challenges and creating a new path, Darreonna Ford, a high school student who gave birth to the first baby in Laurens County this year, is celebrating her early graduation from Moore Street School in Dublin.

May 24, 2023

Edward Smart,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Overcoming challenges and creating a new path, Darreonna Ford, a high school student who gave birth to the first baby in Laurens County this year, is celebrating her early graduation from Moore Street School in Dublin. Ford was allowed by her school faculty to attend afternoon and evening classes this year, enabling her to graduate a…

Man dies in afternoon crash on Millerfield Road in Macon

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office responded to the crash just after 4:20 p.m.

May 24, 2023

Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man is dead following a crash on Millerfield Road in Macon. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 3000 block of Millerfield Road just after 4:20 p.m. Deputies say a Dodge Wrecker crossed the center line and hit a Ford Econoline Van. The driver of the van then lost control of the vehicle…

Farewell Tour: Reflecting on Russ Brown’s impact on Middle Georgia radio

After bringing laughter and sports banter to Middle Georgia radio for more than 16 years, Russ Brown will say goodbye to his listeners this week.

May 24, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

Russ BrownMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After bringing laughter and sports banter to Middle Georgia radio for more than 16 years, sports talk radio co-host Russ Brown is saying goodbye to his listeners this week. Known for his infectious laughter and connection with his audience, Brown has made an unforgettable impact on the region’s airwaves. The Milledgeville native, whose distinct laugh…

Robins Air Force Base honors fallen airmen with 46th annual memorial service

As Memorial Day nears, Robins Air Force Base is taking the time to honor the lives and legacies of airmen who have served and protected our nation over the years.

May 24, 2023

Brick Nelson,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— As Memorial Day nears, Robins Air Force Base is taking the time to honor the lives and legacies of airmen who have served and protected our nation over the years. In a solemn assembly at the Museum of Aviation on Wednesday, Robins Air Force Base leaders commemorated those who laid down their lives for our freedom…

Two suspects arrested in connection to death of Olico Dennis

May 24, 2023

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two people have been arrested in connection to the homicide investigation of 24-year-old Olico Dennis, the missing man whose body was found in Crawford County on May 18th. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says that 2 suspects from Macon were arrested in connection to the homicide investigation of Dennis on Tuesday, May 23rd– the first of…

Tech Report: The Netflix password sharing crackdown hits the U.S.

May 24, 2023

Finn Balfour,

Netflix is getting serious about its password sharing crackdown. Users in the U.S. are now receiving emails from Netflix, reiterating the new policies and warning that anyone using accounts outside their home will soon be cut off. American users who want to continue password sharing will have to pay a fee. To use an account outside the household, it now…

Alan Walden celebrates 80th birthday

May 24, 2023

Chace Ambrose,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – He was the manager of acts such as Otis Redding, Percy Sledge, and Lynyrd Skynyrd. He’s a Macon Music Icon and as of Tuesday, he’s 80 years old. Friends, family, and members of the Macon Music Community were invited to a private birthday bash for Alan Walden Tuesday night at the Society Garden. During the event, …

GBI investigates Dublin shooting

May 24, 2023

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DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – On Monday the Dublin Police Department requested the GBI’s assistance after a 17-year-old Dublin teenager was shot multiple times. The teenager was shot just before 9pm in the 1200 block of Academy Avenue in Dublin. He was taken to Atrium Health Navicent where he is in critical but stable condition. No arrests have been made. The…

Morning Business Report: Retailers are making returns more difficult

May 24, 2023

Finn Balfour,

For online retailers, returns are one of the biggest profit drains. To minimize their losses, businesses are now making the return process more difficult. The Wall Street Journal reports that there are a few common tactics used to discourage returns. These include shortening return windows, increasing mail fees, and offering customers discounts. The average cost to process $100 of returned…

Two shot at Summit Apartments

May 24, 2023

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two men are in critical condition after being shot late Tuesday night. The Bibb Sheriff’s Office says it happened just after 11:30 pm at 1187 Edna Place which is The Summit Apartments. Two 21-year-old males were in the parking lot of The Summit Apartments when an unknown subject started shooting. Both were hit and were transported…

GBI called in to investigate Sparta bank robbery

The Sparta Police Department says officers responded to a bank robbery at the Bank of Hancock on Broad Street.

May 23, 2023

Clayton Poulnott,

SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into a bank robbery in Sparta. On Tuesday, the Sparta Police Department says officers responded to a bank robbery at the Bank of Hancock on Broad Street. They say there is a suspect is in custody, and no one was hurt or injured during the incident. That is all…

Rain moves out Wednesday as warm weather returns

We will finally be getting a break from rain and clouds by Wednesday afternoon. Partly cloudy skies will allow us to warm into the 80s.

May 23, 2023

Cecilia Reeves,

It has been another cloudy day in Middle Georgia with off-and-on showers continuing this evening. We will continue to see a chance for rain overnight and into early Wednesday. As the low pressure that is sparking those showers pushes south, it will take the persistent cloud cover with it. Sunshine will return to the area for the afternoon, allowing our…

Bike Walk Macon partners with Macon-Bibb Transit Authority to encourage alternate transportation Friday

In an effort to reduce carbon emissions and promote healthier living, Bike Walk Macon and the Macon-Bibb Transit Authority are teaming up to encourage Middle Georgians to consider alternate forms of transportation on Friday, May 26.

May 23, 2023

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In an effort to reduce carbon emissions and promote healthier living, Bike Walk Macon and the Macon-Bibb Transit Authority are teaming up to encourage Middle Georgians to consider alternate forms of transportation on Friday, May 26. Rachel Umana, the Executive Director of Bike Walk Macon, believes “Car Free Day” is a “win-win” situation for the individual…

Houston County leaders rally for SPLOST referendum support ahead of November vote

The Houston County Commission chairman and mayors from Centerville, Perry and Warner Robins issued a call to local residents Thursday to support the upcoming SPLOST referendum this November.

UPDATE: Man shot by deputy now arrested in connection with November 2022 homicide

30-year-old Anthony Donnell Baldwin Jr., who was shot by a deputy on Wednesday after Bibb County Sheriff's Office investigators pursued him in connection with a November 2022 homicide, has been released from the hospital and is now in the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center.

Suspect in custody for fatal shooting at Rodeo Bar and Grill

Tech Report: Microsoft reports that Chinese hackers attacked U.S. infrastructure

Morning Business Report: Target shares take a hit amid Pride collection controversy

Northside Dr. Circle K robbed

57-year-old man killed in wreck on I-16

Man in custody after Fort Valley home invasion

Mercer baseball team looks to win 3rd SoCon Tournament title

Mercer won SoCon tournament titles in 2015 and 2019.

Man pleads guilty for attempting to rob bank he also robbed in 2013

41-year-old William Jeffrey Lowder Jr., faces up to 20 years in federal prison.

Dry weather and sunshine return for the end of the week

Rain has finally moved out of Middle Georgia this evening, leaving us with dry weather through Friday. Highs warm to the 80s Thursday.

Dublin student balances motherhood and academics, graduates early

Overcoming challenges and creating a new path, Darreonna Ford, a high school student who gave birth to the first baby in Laurens County this year, is celebrating her early graduation from Moore Street School in Dublin.

Man dies in afternoon crash on Millerfield Road in Macon

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office responded to the crash just after 4:20 p.m.

Farewell Tour: Reflecting on Russ Brown’s impact on Middle Georgia radio

After bringing laughter and sports banter to Middle Georgia radio for more than 16 years, Russ Brown will say goodbye to his listeners this week.

Robins Air Force Base honors fallen airmen with 46th annual memorial service

As Memorial Day nears, Robins Air Force Base is taking the time to honor the lives and legacies of airmen who have served and protected our nation over the years.

Two suspects arrested in connection to death of Olico Dennis

Alan Walden celebrates 80th birthday

GBI investigates Dublin shooting

Morning Business Report: Retailers are making returns more difficult

Two shot at Summit Apartments

GBI called in to investigate Sparta bank robbery

The Sparta Police Department says officers responded to a bank robbery at the Bank of Hancock on Broad Street.

Rain moves out Wednesday as warm weather returns

We will finally be getting a break from rain and clouds by Wednesday afternoon. Partly cloudy skies will allow us to warm into the 80s.

Bike Walk Macon partners with Macon-Bibb Transit Authority to encourage alternate transportation Friday

In an effort to reduce carbon emissions and promote healthier living, Bike Walk Macon and the Macon-Bibb Transit Authority are teaming up to encourage Middle Georgians to consider alternate forms of transportation on Friday, May 26.

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