Suspect wanted in connection to strong arm robbery at Macon Mall Jeweler

Photo Credit to Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a masked male suspect who’s wanted for a commercial strong arm robbery that took place Friday, September 2nd. The Sheriff’s Office says that the incident took place at John Smeal Jewelers in the Macon Mall, just before 5 p.m. Its reported that…

GBI Investigates officer-involved shooting in Baldwin County

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The GBI is investigating it’s 83rd officer involved shooting of the year after an incident in Baldwin County this weekend that left a man dead. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says that the shooting happened Saturday, just after midnight. The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic dispute on Union Hill Church Road, after several…

Mostly cloudy conditions to hang around for Labor Day

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cloud cover will continue to stick around Middle Georgia following Sunday’s wet weather. Today Conditions will remain mostly cloudy for much of the day, however a few pockets of sunshine are likely in the afternoon. Storm activity should be kept to a minimum for most of the daylight hours, allowing temperatures to peak in the upper…

Holiday Business Report: Unionization across the U.S. gains more traction

Amazon captures headlines for union drives at its warehouses. 209 Starbucks stores have officially voted to unionize according to the National Labor Relations Board. The U.S. has seen decades of stagnant wages and two-thirds of America now say they support unions, the highest approval rating since 1965. Categories: Featured, Morning Business Report Tags: amazon, chipotle, Jane King, Morning Business Report,…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Northside faces Warner Robins in our Game of the Week

The Demons come into the game 0-1 after losing to Lee County in Week 1.  The Eagles were looking to make it two wins in a row after beating Peach County 35-7 last week.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In one of the biggest rivalries in the state, the Warner Robins Demons took on the Northside Eagles Friday night. The Demons come into the game 0-1 after losing to Lee County in Week 1.  The Eagles were looking to make it two wins in a row after beating Peach County 35-7 last week. Shaaz…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Crawford County welcomes Wilkinson County

Both teams were vying for their first win of the season.  The Eagles were 0-2, while the Warriors were 0-1 after a BYE last week.

ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Crawford County Eagles hosted the Wilkinson County Warriors Friday night. Both teams were vying for their first win of the season.  The Eagles were 0-2, while the Warriors were 0-1 after a BYE last week. Check out the highlights from J.B. Hawkins Sports Complex: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, Crawford…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Northeast hosts Fitzgerald

The Northeast Raiders hosted the Fitzgerald Purple Hurricanes at Henderson Stadium Friday night.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Northeast Raiders hosted the Fitzgerald Purple Hurricanes at Henderson Stadium Friday night. Here are the highlights: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, Fitzgerald Purple Hurricanes, high school football, Northeast Raiders, Shaaz Peerani, Thompson Stadium, Tucker Sargent

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Westside hosts Morrow

The Seminoles and Mustangs both came into the game unbeaten at 2-0 this season.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Westside Seminoles welcomed the Morrow Mustangs from south metro Atlanta on Friday night. The Seminoles and Mustangs both came into the game unbeaten at 2-0 this season. Bill Shanks has the highlights from the Ed Defore Sports Complex:   Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, Ed Defore Sports Complex, high school…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Perry travels to Jones County

The Greyhounds (2-0) were looking to stay unbeaten on the season. The Panthers (0-1) were trying to get their first win of the season after losing 57-56 to Houston County.

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Greyhounds hosted the Perry Panthers at Greyhound Field on Friday night. The Greyhounds (2-0) were looking to stay unbeaten on the season. The Panthers (0-1) were trying to get their first win of the season after losing 57-56 to Houston County. Bill Shanks has the highlights: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, Sports…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: FPD welcomes Brookstone to Macon

The FPD Vikings hosted the Brookstone Cougars Friday night at George S. Johnson Memorial Stadium.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The FPD Vikings hosted the Brookstone Cougars Friday night at George S. Johnson Memorial Stadium. This was the Vikings’ first game of the season. The Cougars came into the game 1-0. Check out the highlights below: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, brookstone cougars, fpd vikings, George S. Johnson Memorial Stadium, high…

Macon nonprofits donate water to Jackson, Mississippi

Several Macon nonprofit organizations are working to help residents in Jackson, Mississippi get access to safe water.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Several Macon nonprofit organizations are working to help residents in Jackson, Mississippi get access to safe water. The Middle Georgia Community Food Bank donated more than 4,000 pounds of bottled water to ATAP Family Services. Piggly Wiggly and a Kroger in Macon also made bottled water donations to the cause. Danny Eley, President of ATAP Family…

AAA offering free towing services during Labor Day weekend

Labor Day weekend is here, and many people will be hitting the road to celebrate the unofficial end of the summer.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Labor Day weekend is here, and many people will be hitting the road to celebrate the unofficial end of the summer. During the holiday weekend, Triple A is offering free towing services for those who may be under the influence. Director of Communications for the Georgia Department of Transportation, Gina Snider, says GDOT also offers…

The End Zone Game of the Week Preview: Northside vs. Warner Robins, Pt. 3

The End Zone Game of the Week is scheduled for Friday, September 2, at 7:30 p.m. at McConnell Talbert Stadium.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — One of the most electric rivalries in Georgia is our End Zone Game of the Week. The Northside Eagles are set to face the Warner Robins Demons in one of the most heated rivalries in Middle Georgia. The Eagles are 1-1 on the season, with a loss at Jones County in week one, but dominated…

Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller launches Mayor’s Literacy Alliance

Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller is partnering with the Bibb County School District and Central Georgia Technical College to launch the Mayor's Literacy Alliance program.

MACON,Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller is partnering with the Bibb County School District and Central Georgia Technical College to launch the Mayor’s Literacy Alliance program. Miller held a news conference in the Commission Chambers at Macon City Hall Thursday to issue a proclamation to launch the program. The mayor’s literacy alliance aims to create a network dedicated to…

Baldwin County partners with Windstream to expand broadband services

Baldwin County residents will now be able to have more access to high speed internet thanks to Windstream's expansion of broadband service.

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Baldwin County residents will now be able to have more access to high speed internet thanks to Windstream’s expansion of broadband service. For residenst of Lake Laurel in Baldwin County, getting connected to the internet for work or for school has been a challenge. However, thanks to the partnership between Windstream and Baldwin County, residents like…

UPDATE: Bibb Sheriff’s Office announces 2 arrests in T Mart armed robbery

Two suspects are now in custody in connection with an August 23 armed robbery.

UPDATE (9/1): Two suspects are now in custody in connection with an August 23 armed robbery. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says investigators, along with the U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force and members of the FBI, arrested the pair after serving a search warrant at a home on Magnolia Drive. 33-year-old Antonio Demarcus Ford is being…

September to begin on a wet note for the Peach State

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Storm chances are returning today across Middle Georgia Today It’s a sunny start for Middle Georgia today but cloud cover will fill in later this afternoon. A low pressure system is churning in South Georgia and slowly moving northward, bringing moisture and clouds with it. The early sun, however, is allowing for temperatures to rise quickly….

Tech Report: Nasa is partnering with Space X for more missions

Netflix is looking to charge brands additional prices to promote on its upcoming platform. Five more astronauts have been awarded missions to Space X. Google employees are pressuring higher ups to abandon artificial intelligence with Israeli Government. Remote work could be damaged by a future recession.   Categories: Tech Report, Technology Tags: Google, Israeli, netflix, Space X

Morning Business Report: Disney exploring membership program similar to Amazon Prime

Executives at Best Buy, Ulta, Gap, and other top chains have said in recent weeks that they are expecting a shopping season packed with discounts. Some chains have stockpiled too much and will increase promotions to sell the glut of goods during the holiday season. Disney is exploring a membership program like Amazon Prime to offer discounts and perks. Flights…

BS Report: August 31st – The Dawgs are Still Strong

Georgia has given up quite a few players to the NFL, particularly on defense.

Georgia has given up quite a few players to the NFL, particularly on defense. Bill Shanks believes that the rising talent on the roster will be enough to give the Dawgs a solid season and a shot at another title. Categories: Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, College Football, Georgia Bulldogs, SEC, UGA

The End Zone Game of the Week Preview: Northside vs. Warner Robins, Pt. 2

The End Zone Game of the Week is scheduled for Friday, September 2, at 7:30 p.m. at McConnell Talbert Stadium.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — In just two days, the intense rivalry between the Northside Eagles and the Warner Robins Demons will go down as our End Zone Game of the Week. The Demons are coming off of back-to-back GHSA 5A state titles but began their 2022 campaign with a rare 27-10 loss to Lee County, the second-ranked team in…

Scattered storms return Thursday

Highs will warm to the low 90s Thursday, before widespread showers and storms start popping up in Middle Georgia

A stalled cold front has been keeping rain and storms mainly in our southern counties this evening. Our break from widespread showers and storms will be short lived as more moisture moves in from the Atlantic Thursday. A few storms tomorrow afternoon could contain heavy rain and gusty winds. Highs tomorrow have the potential to warm into the low 90s,…

Coroner: Donations help fund military funeral honors for homeless veteran

Thanks to the help of strangers, a homeless veteran found dead in Macon is laid to rest with full military honors.

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Thanks to the help of strangers, a homeless veteran found dead in Macon is laid to rest with full military honors. The Georgia Patriot Guard held a military honor funeral ceremony Tuesday for Air Force veteran Joel Kenneth Thomas. His body was found on August 16. After being identified, Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones decided to raise…