Blight Fight 500th
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb hits milestone of 500 blighted properties demolished

Macon-Bibb County reached a milestone on Tuesday with the demolition of 500 blighted properties in a two-year span.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County reached a milestone on Tuesday with the demolition of 500 blighted properties in a two-year span. Two blighted houses were demolished on Dewitt Street, marking Macon-Bibb 500th demolition since the “Blight Fight” began in 2021. “This project is not just about demolishing what was a home, but it’s about a renewed spirit for the…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Forsyth’s Taco Week showcases local restaurants, offers prizes to participants

Forsyth is hosting its third annual Taco Week, during which local restaurants compete for the best taco, dessert and margarita titles. The event, aimed at supporting local businesses, attracts visitors from across Middle Georgia.
Edward Smart,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  Forsyth is hosting its third annual Taco Week, during which local restaurants compete for the best taco, dessert and margarita titles. The event, aimed at supporting local businesses, attracts visitors from across Middle Georgia. Rebecca Stone, CEO of the Forsyth-Monroe Chamber, said the event was inspired by Macon Burger Week, and Forsyth’s abundance of Mexican restaurants…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

2 arrested after shooting in Warner Robins on Saturday

Haley Janes,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Two men have been arrested after a shooting on Russell Parkway Saturday. According to the Warner Robins Police Department, no arrests were made in connection with the shooting, but 23-year-old Shurone Pace and 24-year-old Shadarrius Muff were among the parties detained on the scene, and since there were open warrants out for them both in Bibb County,  the…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

House fire at Nelson Street and Houston Avenue

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb Fire Department is working to put out a house fire in Southwest Macon. Around 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, fire crews were at the scene at Nelson Street and Houston Avenue working to put out the fire. Neighbors told 41NBC that the house was abandoned. Stay with 41NBC for updates as more information is  released….

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Man arrested in connection with 2022 shooting victim’s death

Bibb County Sheriff's Special Response Team (SRT) deputies arrested a man wanted for questioning in connection with a death investigation.
Shelby Coates,

Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE (5/2 – 3:45 p.m.) –  Bibb County Sheriff’s Special Response Team (SRT) deputies arrested a man wanted for questioning in connection with a death investigation. 32-year-old Troyce Avery Billingslea was apprehended at a hotel located at 107 Holiday Drive North on Monday and has since been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of 48-year-old…

Tech Report: Groundbreaking New Ai Can Detect Cancer Early
Tech Report

Tech Report: Groundbreaking new AI can detect cancer early

Finn Balfour,

Doctors may have a new AI powered cancer screening tool. The Guardian reported that there is an intelligent algorithm able to determine whether or not abnormal growths found on CT scans are cancerous. The AI can detect subtle changes better than a human eye. This technology could help catch cancer early, meaning better outcomes for patients. People diagnosed with lung…
Featured, Local News, Peach County

Weekend shooting leaves Fort Valley man dead

Haley Janes,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was shot and killed in the early hours of Sunday morning, April 30th, in Fort Valley. According to Peach County Coroner Kerry Rooks, Morray Ross– who had just turned 20-years-old two days prior to the incident– was shot around 4:40 a.m. Ross walked from Perry Railroad Street to Family Food Mart on Camelia…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Fire danger high Tuesday afternoon

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Blustery winds and low humidity will keep fire threats high across Middle Georgia Tuesday. Today Sunny skies will stick with Middle Georgia all day today as temperatures climb into the mid to upper 70s. Relative humidity through the afternoon will likely range from 25-30% around the region. Winds around Middle Georgia today will range from 15-25…

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Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores April 24-28

Here's this week's Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, April 24 and Friday, April 28, 2023.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here’s this week’s Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia’s food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, April 24 and Friday, April 28, 2023. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red, which is considered unsatisfactory on the state’s scale. All scores between 70 and 99 are shown in black….

Morning Business Report: American Airlines Pilots Vote To Authorize A Strike
Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: American Airlines pilots vote to authorize a strike

Finn Balfour,

The union representing American Airlines pilots announced that its membership has voted, overwhelmingly, in favor of authorizing a strike. Pilots want better pay and more time off. Union members are scheduled to conduct “informational picketing” on Monday at some airports. American Airlines management say they remain confident that an agreement is within reach and can be finalized quickly. Hollywood writers…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon Water Authority wins Best Tasting Drinking Water in Georgia

The Macon Water Authority (MWA) has been awarded the title of Best Tasting Drinking Water in Georgia by the Georgia Section of the American Water Works Association (GAWWA).
Tucker Sargent,

MWA Photo: The quality of raw water in Javors Lucas Lake that supplies the Amerson Water Treatment Plant (both pictured) allowed the MWA to produce the Best Tasting Drinking Water in Georgia this year, as judged recently by the Georgia Section of the American Water Works Association (GAWWA).MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Water Authority (MWA) has been awarded the…

Desonya Mace
Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Woman charged with DUI after accident, juveniles taken to hospital

The Sheriff's Office says deputies were called to Abercrombie Road in reference to an accident with injuries on Monday around 2 a.m.
Clayton Poulnott,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —Two juveniles are in the hospital and a woman is in jail after an accident in Monroe County. The Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called to Abercrombie Road in reference to an accident with injuries on Monday around 2 a.m. That’s where they found the driver, Desonya Mace and two juveniles. While investigating and speaking with Mace,…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

MCSO: man becomes violent during domestic dispute, sets car on fire

On April 30, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home on Christian Road in reference to a domestic dispute.
Clayton Poulnott,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —Monroe County deputies arrested a man, accused of getting violent with his girlfriend and setting his car on fire. On April 30, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home on Christian Road in reference to a domestic dispute. Once deputies arrived, they learned Eddie Anderson had been drinking and became violent with his girlfriend. When…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

3 juveniles arrested after police pursuit in Monroe County

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says deputies clocked a car going 95 miles per hour on I-75 south just past the Johnstonville Road exit.
Clayton Poulnott,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Three juveniles are behind bars after leading Monroe County deputies on a chase. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says deputies clocked a car going 95 miles per hour on I-75 south just past the Johnstonville Road exit. Deputies say when they tried to stop the car, the driver sped off. After a short pursuit, the vehicle…
Featured, Local News, Monroe County

3 caught, 3 still on the run after chase

Deputies then located the stolen vehicle speeding on GA Highway 41 headed towards Bibb County.
Clayton Poulnott,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is searching for three men after arresting three others during a police chase. On April 28, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office received a FLOCK Camera alert around 4 a.m. in reference to a stolen vehicle in the area of GA Highway 41. Deputies then located the stolen vehicle speeding on GA Highway…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Arrest made in Saturday shooting that left man dead

A 20-year-old man is now charged with murder in connection with the death of 43-year-old Lemuel Wilson.
Haley Janes,

Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE (5/1 – 8 p.m.): A 20-year-old man is now charged with murder in connection with the death of 43-year-old Lemuel Wilson. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says investigators linked Isaiah Joshua Bailey to Wilson’s death and detained and questioned him on Monday after Bailey agreed to meet with investigators. Bailey was taken into…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Start your spring cleaning with 30-day organizing challenge

Darra McClendon, with Simply Ordered Solutions, has a few tips to launch your spring cleaning goals
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – When it comes to spring cleaning, it can be tough to begin. Professional organizer Darra McClendon, with Simply Ordered Solutions, has a few tips about how to get started. McClendon shares the first five steps of her 30-day organizing challenge. She says you can start any time and continue for 30-days. And if you feel overwhelmed,…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured

Macon student surpasses 5 million words read milestone, receives surprise visit from Georgia Superintendent

A Bibb County student at Alexander II Magnet School received a surprise visit Monday by Georgia Superintendent Richard Woods in recognition of his impressive reading achievement. Eldon Roberson recently exceeded the 5 million words read mark in his Accelerated Reading Program, becoming the only student in his school to do so.
Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Bibb County student at Alexander II Magnet School received a surprise visit Monday by Georgia Superintendent Richard Woods in recognition of his impressive reading achievement. Eldon Roberson recently exceeded the 5 million words read mark in his Accelerated Reading Program, becoming the only student in his school to do so. Roberson, an avid reader, faced…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News

Macon high school seniors commit to teaching careers

Ten graduating seniors from Hutchings College & Career Academy's "Teaching as a Profession" pathway confirmed their intent to pursue careers as educators on Monday.
Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Ten graduating seniors from Hutchings College & Career Academy’s “Teaching as a Profession” pathway confirmed their intent to pursue careers as educators on Monday. Students in the program also had the opportunity to nominate teachers who positively influenced their career paths. Future Georgia educator Angel Lott shared her motivation for choosing a teaching career. “I want…

Milledgeville Water Issues
Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

Milledgeville officials working to resolve city’s water issues

Milledgeville officials say they are in the planning stages of updating the city’s infrastructure after homes and businesses spent nearly a week with low water levels.
Andrew Willis,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Milledgeville officials say they are in the planning stages of updating the city’s infrastructure after homes and businesses spent nearly a week with low water levels. The city lifted its boil water advisory on Saturday after tests for bacteria indicated the water was safe to drink. Hank Griffeth, the City Manager, says the most recent water…

Tech Byte: The Ai Making Recycling More Effective
Tech Byte

Tech Byte: The AI making recycling more effective

Finn Balfour,

Although taking out the trash and recycling are part of our daily lives, many of us are doing it incorrectly. Meaning that much of what gets thrown in to the recycling bin, doesn’t actually get recycled. Let’s take a look at how technology is making it easier than ever to make sure your recycling doesn’t wind up in a landfill….

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon man wanted for beer theft from Circle K

The incident happened at the Circle K located at 2580 Riverside Drive.
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs help identifying and locating a man whole stole beer from a Circle K.  The incident happened around 5:30pm on March 26th at the Circle K located at 2580 Riverside Drive. Deputies say the suspect entered the store and then put a 24-pack of beer in his blue and grey backpack….