Peach County introduces Marquis Westbrook

Peach County officially announced the hiring of Marquis Westbrook on Jan. 9.

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Since former Peach County football head coach Chad Campbell stepped away after 16 seasons at the helm, the Trojans found their new leader, Marquis Westbrook, who happens to be one of the best in the state. Westbrook led the Warner Robins Demons to a 50-9 record while appearing in four consecutive GHSA 5A state title…

200+ extras needed for Disney+ series on MLK and Malcolm X

Cameras are set to return to Macon later this month as Disney Plus films an original series set in the Civil Rights era about Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cameras are set to return to Macon later this month as Disney Plus films an original series set in the Civil Rights era about Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. According to Aaron Buzza, Senior Vice President of Visit Macon, Central Casting is seeking more than 200 extras for three days of filming from January…

Sunshine, cooler conditions return Friday

Friday will be a nice day in Middle Georgia, before we get our next cool down and round of rain over the weekend.

We are seeing clearing skies across Middle Georgia tonight, which will lead to cool conditions by early Friday morning. Through the day Friday, we will see increasing cloud cover and highs in the 60s. Winds stay elevated with gusts up to 15 mph during the afternoon. Overall, Friday will be a really nice day…especially when compared to the rest of…

Donate items to Daybreak during Sunday’s Macon Mayhem game

The Tighty Whitey Toss benefitting Daybreak will take place during Sunday's game

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Mayhem is partnering with Daybreak Day Resource Center to help collect items for Macon’s homeless community. On Sunday, January 22nd, the Mayhem host the Knoxville Ice Bears at 4:00pm. The Tighty Whitey Toss benefitting Daybreak will also take place during the game. Fans attending Sunday’s contest are encouraged to bring items to donate before…

Macon moving company partners with ‘One Warm Coat’ for special delivery

Two Men and a Truck in Macon is taking part in the One Warm Coat initiative

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A local moving company is giving back to the Macon community and making sure families can stay warm during the winter months. Two Men and a Truck in Macon is taking part in the One Warm Coat initiative by helping with a donation delivery. Thursday, the company picked up and dropped off 24 pallets of donated…

Macon man, mother arrested in connection with shooting death

Investigators arrested 24-year-old Brandon Neal Thursday for the death of 56-year-old Tommy Williams on October 8, 2022 in the 1400 block of Bailey Avenue.

Brandon Neal (Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County deputies arrest a Macon man and his mother in connection with a shooting death in 2022. Investigators arrested 24-year-old Brandon Neal Thursday for the death of 56-year-old Tommy Williams on October 8, in the 1400 block of Bailey Avenue. Neal is charged with Involuntary Manslaughter and is being held…

New Computer Science degree programs coming to MGA in Warner Robins

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — New education opportunities in computer science are coming to the Warner Robins campus of Middle Georgia State University. MGA is launching both Bachelor and Associates degrees in Computer Science this fall. The degree programs will include instruction in designing and building computers and computer programs. The degrees should also appeal to high school students in…

Laurens County Sheriff’s Office investigating shooting in Dexter

One person is in the hospital after being shot during an argument in Dexter Wednesday.

DEXTER, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One person is in the hospital after being shot during an argument Wednesday. That’s according to a Laurens County Sheriff’s Office news release, which says deputies responded to a home on Dublin Eastman Road in reference to a person being shot. Deputies say the person shot, Landon Manley, was located and aid was rendered. The preliminary…

Raccoon in East Macon tests positive for Rabies after attack

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A raccoon in an East Macon neighborhood has tested positive for rabies, and the Macon-Bibb Health Department’s Environmental staff is reminding residents to avoid making contact with wild animals and to ensure pets are properly vaccinated against rabies. Macon-Bibb County Animal Welfare picked up the raccoon for testing after it attacked a pet dog on a…

Fort Valley man sentenced to 30 years for deadly shooting

The first 20 years of his sentence will be served behind bars.

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man charged in a deadly street gang shooting in 2020 will spend the next 30 years in jail. 30-year-old Richard Postell pleaded guilty on January 13, to Voluntary Manslaughter and Participation in Criminal Street Gang Activity for the shooting death of a 24-year-old Fort Valley man.  The first 20 years of his sentence will…

Bibb Sheriff’s Office investigating armed robbery at Forsyth Road Subway

Deputies say two males demanded money from the clerk and fled with cash.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a commercial armed robbery that happened at Subway restaurant located at 4450 Forsyth Road just before 9:30 Wednesday night. Witnesses told deputies two male suspects entered the store, one of whom was armed with a firearm. The suspects demanded money from the clerk and fled the store with an…

BS Report: January 18th – Braves Gear Up

Braves manager Brian Snitker joins Bill Shanks ahead of spring training to talk about the teams outlook for 2023.

Braves manager Brian Snitker joins Bill Shanks ahead of spring training to talk about the teams outlook for 2023. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Braves, Brian Snitker, MLB, nl east

Thursday cold front brings rain, weekend cool down

Our warm days will be coming to an end behind a cold front that will bring some scattered showers and breezy conditions Thursday.

It has been another warm, humid day in Middle Georgia, but changes are on the way for the end of the week. Clouds will be sticking around overnight, keeping our lows mainly in the 60s. By tomorrow morning, showers will start to increase along and ahead of a cold front that will be moving through during the day (8am-4pm). We…

Deputies: Macon man in custody after stealing donation jar from Rescue Mission Bargain Center

A Macon man is behind bars after deputies say he entered the Rescue Mission Bargain Center on Napier Avenue and took a donation jar before fleeing.

Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man is behind bars after deputies say he entered the Rescue Mission Bargain Center on Napier Avenue around 4:30 Wednesday afternoon and took a donation jar before fleeing. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says 41-year-old Durante Marquis Smith threatened clerks after being confronted about taking the jar and…

Macon restaurants serving variety of mocktails for ‘Dry January’

Macon bars and restaurants are offering a variety of mocktail drinks for those participating in Dry January.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon bars and restaurants are offering a variety of mocktail drinks for those participating in Dry January. This is a popular trend where people abstain from alcohol in the month of January to improve their overall well-being. Studies have shown that those who participate in Dry January and other sobriety challenges tend to drink less in…

Baldwin County School Districts hires School Safety and Security Director

Corey Goble is the first person to hold the position.

BALDWIN COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Baldwin County School District announces for the first time ever, it has appointed a new School Safety and Security Director. Corey Goble is the first person to hold the position. According to the district, Goble began his career in 1998 with the Jones County Sheriff’s Office but later moved to the Baldwin County Sheriff’s…

Westside High School cuts ribbon on new tennis facility

Westside High School's Athletic Department and the Bibb County School District officially opened a new tennis court facility on Wednesday.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Westside High School’s Athletic Department and the Bibb County School District officially opened a new tennis court facility on Wednesday. The center includes six fenced-in courts and shelter structures and was funded by E-SPLOST dollars. The new facility will give students the opportunity to practice and train more efficiently. “With a better facility, students will put…

34-Year-old dies in Houston County crash Tuesday

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A fatal accident in Houston County Tuesday evening left a 34-year-old man dead. The Houston County Sheriff’s Office says that around 6:40 p.m., a crash took place at Highway 247 near the Bibb County Line. One of the drivers involved passed away after being taken to Houston Medical Center– Houston County Coroner James Williams identified…

BCSO needs your help identifying two suspects

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for two people who broke into a Dollar General.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking for two people who broke into a Dollar General. The video above shows two suspects burglarizing the store on Houston Road. Investigators ask if you know the identity of the two suspects, or have any information on the burglary, call the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at (478) 751-7500. Categories:…

FVPD warning residents to take precaution as the city cleans up property

If you live near this home on Montrose Street, the department ask that you take proper precautions to protect yourself.

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —The Fort Valley Police Department has a warning for some residents. (Courtesy: Fort Valley Police Department Facebook Page.) If you live near this home on Montrose Street, the department ask that you take proper precautions to protect yourself. The property will soon be cleaned up by Fort Valley Public Works. The department says it’s unaware of…

Monroe County Investigators arrest 3 during search warrants

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Investigators arrested three men after serving warrants at various locations on Tuesday morning.

MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Investigators arrested three men after serving warrants at various locations on Tuesday morning. (Courtesy: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Facebook Page.) Jaquarrius Lyons was arrested at his apartment during the first search warrant. Investigators found over an ounce of Ecstasy, approximately 16 ounces of marijuana and two handguns. He’s charged with Trafficking…