WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBC NEWS) – President Biden is expected to launch his campaign for reelection as soon as Tuesday, according to sources close to the White House. However, his impending reelection bid faces skepticism even within his own party. A recent NBC News poll shows that 70 percent of Americans believe Mr. Biden should not run for a second term,…
CORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Cordele Police Department is searching for a suspect they say is “armed and dangerous”. On April 19, officers responded to a shooting in the 800 block of Westtown Avenue. When on arriving on scene, they found a man with multiple gun shot wounds. Officers then rendered emergency first aid until EMS arrived. The victim was…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man accused of stealing a vehicle from a dealership. Investigators say the man pictured above stole a Cadillac Escalade from Hutchinson Ford on Harold G Clarke Parkway. If you know who this man is, or have any information on the theft, call the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people are hospitalized after a physical altercation in the 100 block of Arthur Street in Warner Robins Friday night, and the Houston County Sheriff’s Office is now investigating. Houston County deputies responded to a report of a physical altercation at the address just before 6 p.m. and found one male with a stab wound…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) signed its 2023 Protocol at the Houston County Courthouse on Friday, reaffirming its commitment to provide support and resources to sexual assault victims. The team consists of members from law enforcement, civilian and healthcare agencies. Houston County Assistant District Attorney Justin Duane said the signing event was more…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Museum of Aviation commemorated the 50th anniversary of Operation Homecoming, which brought back nearly 600 American Prisoners of War (POWs) from Vietnam, by hosting a panel of former POWs on Friday. Retired Brigadier General Jim Sehorn, who spent five years and three months as a POW in Vietnam, was among the speakers. In November…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Just Tap’d is hosting its annual craft beer festival on Saturday, April 22 from 1 to 5 p.m. at 488 First Street in downtown Macon, featuring a variety of craft beers, live music, food trucks and complimentary yard games such as giant Jenga and Connect Four. “Providing this festival is something that is really important to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Beyond the Bell, a local organization committed to providing the Macon community prevention programs & resources to reduce substance use in youth, is hosting a free public health fair this weekend at Union Baptist Church in Macon. The event, happening from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, will feature doctors and nurses providing free blood…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Brookdale Resource Center is seeking volunteers to help plant their garden, which aims to provide food for residents and serve as an educational opportunity for students and the community. A planting event will take place on Saturday, April 22 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 3600 Brookdale Avenue. “Gardening is not only helping to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Chapter of the Links, Inc. and Hartley Elementary School have joined forces to teach students about the importance of literacy and inspire daily reading habits. The collaboration featured the first “Links on the Lawn” program on Friday, an event in which chapter members and Fort Valley State University students read to Hartley Elementary children…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new program at the Jones County Jail has provided inmates with tablets to help them prepare for life after release, offering resources for overcoming addiction, managing anger and improving mental health. The Jones County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with communication company Paytel to make the tablets available. “Within one month, it’s overwhelming the amount of…
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Eleven people were arrested Monday during “Operation Check-In” in Dodge County. The operation was a joint effort between the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Department of Community Supervision, and involved the Eastman Police Department, Oconee Drug Task Force, and the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office. The operation worked as an effort to do residential check-ins and warrant…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 35-year-old woman has been convicted of aggravated assault in reference to an incident that took place in 2022 with her boyfriend. According to a release from District Attorney Anita Howard’s Office, on February 20th of 2022, Neilisa Hendley had come to the home of her boyfriend, John Rawls Jr., angry because they were breaking up….
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A vehicle collision at North Houston Road and Greenbriar Road left a 40-year-old man dead Thursday night. A release from the Warner Robins Police Department says the incident happened around 9:35 p.m., when 45-year-old Ramon Ortiz with 2 passengers inside of a 2008 GMC Acadia was stopped in the left turn lane of North Houston…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The GHSA soccer state playoffs Sweet 16 finally wrapped up after a whole week of action, and scores for boys 2A, 4A and 6A action for April 20 are below. 2A ACE 1 Savannah Arts Academy 0 4A Perry 1 Whitewater 2 West Laurens 1 Benedictine 2 6A Veterans 0 St. Pius X 7 Categories: Across…
In the first case, a woman is behind bars in connection to an armed robbery. Police arrested Keysha Knowlton Tuesday, in reference to an armed robbery on Saturday morning. She’s charged with Armed Robbery and Possession of Methamphetamine. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ A Fort Valley man was arrested Wednesday, in connection to an Armed Robbery that happened Saturday morning. No word on if…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –A longtime friendship ends with one man dead, and the other in to spend the rest of his life behind bars. In July of 2021, 60-year-old Christopher Leon Woods shot and killed his friend Freddie Lee Battle inside a home on Bethel Church Road in Lizella. The Office of Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney, Anita Howard, says…
Head coach Catherine Texter Baker says Nieve Leyne and Taylor Kankowski will represent the team this year. A unique aspect of the competitions is that riders do not ride their own horses; instead, they draw a random horse from a group donated by people and schools for the event. “Horses and riders are like humans,” Baker said. “Some get along,…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Burger Week is in full swing in Milledgeville, with Taylor’s Cove offering a picturesque view of Lake Sinclair and a mouth-watering brisket burger. The establishment has been around for decades but began operating as Taylor’s Cove within the past two years under business partners Michael Taylor and Ben Cook. “We operate three restaurants,” Cook said. “Two…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The city of Dublin is offering free tire disposal services until Monday, April 24. The service is part of Dublin’s Tire Amnesty Day to help keep the city clean. Used tires will be transported to the county landfill to be recycled for landscaping material. Frankie Coney, Director of the Dublin Public Works Department, says disposing of…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A staple in the city of Dublin is celebrating a big anniversary, and it’s also working to honor the community it serves. The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin is preparing to celebrate its 75th anniversary this weekend. Specialists will be on-site to help Veterans sign up for benefits. Representatives from the Veterans Benefits Administration…
REYNOLDS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The annual Georgia Strawberry Festival is set to kick off its 25th year this weekend, with the city of Reynolds preparing to welcome visitors from across the state. Despite colder temperatures earlier this spring, bright red strawberries are expected to be ready for picking during the event. “There is a buzz and excitement around town when…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Wesleyan College’s original location on College Street is now adorned with flags to mark the institution’s historic significance as the first college in the world to charter degrees to women. The college operated in downtown Macon for 90 years before relocating to north Macon. “Wesleyan College has grown up with Macon,” President Meaghan Blight said. “We’re…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three Houston County schools have been recognized with the prestigious Military Flagship Award, honoring their commitment to creating a supportive environment for military students and their families. State Schools Superintendent Richard Woods personally visited Matt Arthur Elementary, Bonaire Elementary and Bonaire Middle School Thursday to congratulate the schools on their significant achievement. The Military Flagship…