Man arrested after leading deputies on vehicle pursuit

After smelling marijuana in the vehicle and running a registration check, the deputy discovered the driver had an active warrant.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man in Macon is behind bars after speeding away during a traffic stop. A Bibb County Deputy pulled over a driver in the parking lot of a gas station on Mercer University Drive. After smelling marijuana in the vehicle and running a registration check, the deputy discovered the driver had an active warrant. The driver…

Centerville Police looking for man who fled during traffic stop

After being advised a U-Haul in the area recently hit two mailboxes, the officer attempted to detain the driver, Jason Byram, but he hit the officer in the face trying to run off.

CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —The Centerville Police Department needs your help finding a man, who police say ran after fighting with an officer during a traffic stop on Sunday. The department says an officer pulled over the driver of a U-Haul for a traffic violation. After being advised a U-Haul in the area recently hit two mailboxes, the officer attempted to…

Staying warm and cloudy Wednesday

After the dense fog starts to clear from Middle Georgia highs will warm back to the 70s Wednesday. A few showers are also possible.

We have been dealing with showers across Middle Georgia this evening, but those are slowly coming to an end. Overnight, patchy dense fog will start to form, lowering visibilities. A Dense Fog Advisory has already been issued for Middle Georgia until 11am Wednesday. Clouds will be hanging around for most of the day Wednesday, but highs will still warm into…

Jessica Walden discusses plans as new Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce president

The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce began 2023 with a new president and a new location.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce began 2023 with a new president and a new location. Jessica Walden has worked with community development in Macon for more than 20 years. Her love for the community and Macon’s history can be traced back to her father and Capricorn Records. “I am a home town girl,” Walden said….

Fatal fire in Crawford County leaves 2 dead

ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Tuesday morning, around 7:10 a.m., the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call concerning a structure fire at 5958 Whitaker Road that left 2 dead. When deputies and the fire department arrived at the scene, they discovered 2 bodies in the fire– those 2 were identified as 89-year-old Cleonia Raines, and 65-year-old Veronica Raines, both…

Rain and warmer conditions return Tuesday

After a cool, dry weekend, rain chances return Tuesday. Highs will be warming back to the 70s with winds gusting up to 30mph.

It has been a cool few days in Middle Georgia for the weekend, but warmer weather is on the way this week. By Tuesday afternoon, a warm front will push east of the area, bringing high temps into the 70s and increasing our moisture. We will also be seeing a cold front to our north pushing showers and rain into…

Macon residents march through downtown on MLK Day

In observance of Martin Luther King Day, Macon residents celebrated the life and legacy of one of the most prominent leaders of the civil rights movement.

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – In observance of Martin Luther King Day, Macon residents celebrated the life and legacy of one of the most prominent leaders of the civil rights movement. Thousands of residents made it a priority to march in downtown Macon to commemorate the legacy and sacrifice of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Participants started from different locations across the…

Tubman Museum holds Jubilee Celebration on MLK Day

The Tubman Museum celebrated the 160th anniversary of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation and Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a Jubilee Celebration Monday.

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – The Tubman Museum celebrated the 160th anniversary of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation and Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a Jubilee Celebration Monday. The Emancipation Proclamation, which was signed on January, 1863, marked a significant step towards ending slavery in the United States. The Jubilee Celebration at the museum featured local religious leaders and an…

Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores January 9-13

Here are Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, January 9 and Friday, January 13, 2023.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia’s food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, January 9 and Friday, January 13, 2023. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red. All scores between 70 and 99 are shown in black. All scores of 100 are shown in green. Click here to search…

University of Georgia celebrates back-to-back national titles with event at Sanford Stadium

The University of Georgia celebrated a historic achievement on Saturday as more than 100,000 fans gathered in Athens to honor the school's back-to-back college football national championships.

ATHENS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The University of Georgia celebrated a historic achievement on Saturday as more than 100,000 fans gathered in Athens to honor the school’s back-to-back college football national championships. Fans from across Georgia and neighboring states traveled to the university to commemorate the Bulldogs’ first-ever consecutive national titles in the school’s history. Following the Dawgs’ 2022 title win,…

77-year-old Macon man with medical issues reported missing

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says 77-year-old Carl Isiah Ford left his Burton Avenue home Friday morning and didn't return.

Ford (Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs help locating a missing person. A sheriff’s office news release says 77-year-old Carl Isiah Ford left his Burton Avenue home around 8:30 Friday morning and didn’t return. Deputies were contacted around 4 p.m. and tried unsuccessfully to locate Ford, who they say suffers from medical issues…

Economists predict state of Georgia’s 2023 economy at UGA Economic Outlook

Economists predict Georgia will see a recession this year, but an expected increase in economic development will make the recession mild and short.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Economists predict Georgia will see a mild and short recession this year. On Friday, local business leaders attended the 2023 UGA Georgia Economic Outlook. The Dean for the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia, Ben Ayers, says even though the state may see a recession this year, a increase in economic development will…

Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office receives grant to help with traffic enforcement

Twiggs County Sheriff Darren Mitchum says his deputies have clocked speeds recently in the triple digits. He spoke about how dangerous high speeds are not only for drivers, but also others on the road.

JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office is using grant money to acquire new radar traffic guns.. The sheriff’s office was awarded a high visibility enhancement grant worth $50,000 to help with traffic enforcement in the county. More than 1,700 people in Georgia were involved in fatal collisions last year, and the sheriff’s office hopes it can reduce…

Museum of Aviation getting ready for Saturday’s annual ‘Run for Aviation’

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 27th annual Run for Aviation races at the Museum of Aviation is happening Saturday, and the museum is hard at work prepping for the event. Museum staff have been making grab bags for racers as well as preparing the grounds for the main event, which will include a marathon, half-marathon, 5k run/walk, and para-athletes…

Bibb Department of Juvenile Justice Correctional officer arrested for sexual assault

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 28-year-old former Juvenile Correctional Officer with the Department of Juvenile Justice has been arrested and charged with sexual assault. According to the DJJ, Investigation shows Tyrell De’Jon Johnson of Warner Robins was found to have improper contact with a youth at the Macon Youth Development Campus– leading to him being charged with one count each…

Future teachers from Mercer visit Bibb County schools

Mercer University education students visited Bibb County schools Thursday to learn about the school system and gain experience in a classroom setting.

Mercer Education Students toured Bibb County Schools Wednesday.MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)  – Mercer University education students visited Bibb County schools Thursday to learn about the school system and gain experience in a classroom setting. About 40 Mercer students participated in the tour, which is called “Bears in Bibb.” Former Mercer student and current Bibb County teacher Grace Maloney spoke about what…

Robins Air Force Base holds MLK commemoration event

Robins Air Force Base held an event at the Robins Chapel Thursday to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King's accomplishments.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – This year marks the 60th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech. Robins Air Force Base held an event at the Robins Chapel Thursday to commemorate King’s accomplishments. Chaplain Charles White spoke about his motivation to host the event. “It’s a great place to do it because of the diversity that…

The Table at First Christian Church in Warner Robins opens new warming center

Warner Robins officially has a place for the homeless community to stay warm.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)  – Warner Robins officially has a place for the homeless community to stay warm. Mayor LaRhonda Patrick and The Table at First Christian Church held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday for a warming center at the church, located at 100 North Houston Road. The shelter is equipped with more than 60 bunk beds and mattresses….

Macon Tracks Running Club, Atrium Health Navicent announce plans for ‘Macon Music Half Marathon’

Macon Tracks Running Club President F.M. Barron says this will be the city's first half marathon in 20 years.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Tracks Running Club is planning to let residents step to the beat of the music by hosting a half marathon in November. The club, along with Atrium Health Navicent, made the announcement Thursday at Macon City Hall. Macon Tracks Running Club President F.M. Barron says this will be the city’s first half marathon in…

Dooly inmate sentenced to over 23 years for meth trafficking

(41NBC/WMGT) — An inmate at Dooly State Prison has been sentenced to 278 months in federal prison in connection with meth trafficking charges. 38-Year-old Magnum Neely of Millen pled guilty to Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute, and to Distribute, 50 Grams or More of Methamphetamine- for this he’s been sentenced to over 23 years in federal prison, plus…

Five arrested for burglary charges in Bibb County

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Five men are facing burglary charges, accused of kicking in a back door and ransacking a home in Lake Wildwood. They are Victor Garcia, Jose Garcia, Rolando Cardenas-Hernandez, Benjamin Hunnicutt Jr. and Christopher Davis. Witnesses reported seeing the men enter a home in the 1600 block of Greentree Parkway around 10:00 a.m. Tuesday morning–witnesses say they…

The BS Report: January 11th – The Dawgs Did It Again

After another historic season Georgia has secured another championship!

After another historic season Georgia has secured another championship! As the Bulldogs bask in victory, Bill Shanks is already looking towards the future. Tags: College Football, Georgia Bulldogs, SEC, Stetson Bennett