GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — When the Jones County Sheriff’s Office took a trip out to a house on Highway 57 to serve a warrant on a man wanted for aggravated assault, they instead came back with several arrests on other wanted people, found stolen trailers, a call to child services, and more. The incident involving the arrests began when deputies…
Has the Baseball Hall of Fame overlooked a legendary Brave for too long? Bill Shanks lays out the case for Dale Murphy’s induction this week. Tags: Atlanta Braves, baseball-hall-of-fame, Bill Shanks, dale murphy
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Northside high school football team has a new face at the helm, Ben Bailey. Bailey takes over for former head coach Chad Alligood who resigned just over a month ago to accept the athletic director position at Jones County HS. Bailey served as the offensive coordinator at Peach County in 2022, leading the Trojans…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mercer men’s basketball team took over in overtime to defeat ETSU 71-67. The Bears trailed by five at halftime but led the game for most of the second half. However, the Bears failed to make game-clinching free throws in the closing moments of regulation, and the game went to overtime. Jalyn McCreary took over in…
It was a dreary day in Middle Georgia with rain, storms, and clouds, but we are already seeing some clearing tonight behind a cold front. The cold front is starting to kick up our winds a bit, so expect gusts up to 25mph overnight and into tomorrow. Sunshine and clear skies will help us warm into the mid and low…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County is moving forward on a plan to provide residents more affordable housing options. The Macon Housing Authority cut the ribbon Wednesday on a new facility at Northside Senior Village apartments on Northside Drive. The site includes 72 units, and the location gives residents access to shopping and food on Tom Hill Senior Boulevard. “As everybody…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As the weather changes and the days become shorter and drearier, many people may find themselves feeling less active and more depressed. This is known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). It’s a type of depression that can be triggered by changes in seasons and weather conditions. According to Macon resident Wayne Dobson, dreary weather can be…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon is known for its rich music history, and now visitors to the city can easily explore all of the historic music sites and tour well-known attractions with the new Macon Music App. On Wednesday, Visit Macon commemorated the launch of the app, which includes popular attractions like the Big House Museum, Gallery West and the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia State Patrol is investigating a deadly chase and crash involving a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office deputy. According to GSP, a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office unit was pursing a vehicle for traffic violations around midnight Wednesday morning. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office the driver made a right turn at the intersection of Columbus Road…
UPDATE: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Investigators with the assistance of the Bibb County Special Investigation Unit, Gang Unit, Analysis Unit , U.S. Marshals Southeastern Fugitive Task Force, and FBI Safe Streets Task Force, arrested 21-year-old Alonzo Bernard Hicks in connection to the death of 60-year-old Robert Wells. Hicks was taken into custody Tuesday night at 1459 Eisenhower Parkway, Intown Suites Extended Stay….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Middle Georgia high school basketball scores for Jan. 24 are below. Boys: Peach County 50 Mary Persons 70 Central 92 Rutland 80 Lee County 77 Veterans 60 Tattnall Square 51 Stratford 62 Girls: Peach County 46 Mary Persons 35 Central 71 Rutland 14 Lee County 49 Veterans 52 Tattnall Square 20 Stratford 40 Categories: Across Georgia…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – Macon residents are gearing up for one of the most colorful celebrations of the year with the unveiling of the new official Cherry Blossom Festival pins. Presented by Robins Financial Credit Union, the new pins were unveiled on Sunday, and they pay homage to the pink poodles that can be seen each year during the festival. The…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – The city of Macon is celebrating 200 years of history and success with a year-long plan of events organized by the Bicentennial Committee. Events and Partnership Chair for the Bicentennial Committee, Andrea Cooke, says the planning for these events has been almost 14 months in the making. “This is our celebration,” Cooke said. “This Bicentennial year is…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Better Business Bureau of Central Georgia is warning residents to be vigilant during the tax filing season as scammers see it as an opportunity to take people’s money through sketchy phone calls and texts. The CEO of the BBB of Central Georgia, Kelvin Collins, is urging individuals to be cautious when choosing a tax preparer…
Well, we are in our 4th week of January and dealing with yet another potential severe weather day in Middle Georgia. Overnight a cold front will approach the area, bringing increasing clouds and gusty winds. Early Wednesday, a warm front will start to push north, bringing some instability to parts of Middle Georgia. This combined with the strong mid-level jet…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — January 16th, two juvenile males were reported to have broken into several businesses in Warner Robins with the intention of taking firearms. According to WRPD, during the breaks-ins at 603 Watson Blvd, 2292 Moody Rd, and 327 S Houston Lake Rd, the juveniles ended up stealing 4 vehicles to help commit the crimes. About 24…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia Regional Airport celebrated a major milestone Tuesday with the approval of an extension to its Runway No. 5. The airport has been working towards the extension for nearly 40 years, and officials from Macon-Bibb and airport officials gathered to mark the occasion with a groundbreaking ceremony. Macon-Bibb County Aviation Director Doug Faour discussed the…
High pressure has moved back into the area today, bringing clear skies to Middle Georgia. We will be staying clear overnight, resulting in lows in the 20s by Tuesday morning. Sunshine will help us to warm to the upper 50s, but clouds will start to increase during the day on Tuesday. This is ahead of our next storm system that…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Churchill’s on Cherry, a cigar and lounge bar and shop on Cherry Street next to Cherry Street Hookah, is now open. The business offers cigars, drinks and food served in an ambient setting. “It’s more upscale, and there really aren’t any, this is probably the first properly ventilated cigar lounge in the Middle Georgia area,” owner…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Monday morning around 10 a.m., Deputies with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office responded to an alert from Flock Camera system concerning a stolen vehicle. Deputies found the stolen vehicle on Pate Road shortly after the alert– the driver of the vehicle was identified as 39-year-old Adonte Jordan of Macon. Jordan was found to be wanted out…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Saturday morning, 5 men committed an Armed Robbery at the 49er Mart on Shurling Drive in Jones county– the Jones County Sheriff’s Office is searching for those suspects now. According to JCSO, 4 of the 5 men were wearing masks, but the man pictured here was not. The men left the scene in a white Honda…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking to identify persons of interest as well as find a vehicle connected to a fatal shooting that happened Friday night just after 11 p.m. BCSO says the incident took place in the 300 block of Thoroughbred Lane, when the victim- Mr. Patel, and his family were arriving home from…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Boys and girls high school basketball scores for Jan. 20 are below. Boys: Southwest 63 Central 61 Girls: Southwest 7 Central 50 Rutland 15 Northeast 87 Perry 30 Westside 57 Tattnall 33 FPD 40 John Milledge 62 Mount de Sales 27 Categories: Across Georgia Sports, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Opponents of abortion gathered in downtown Macon Friday for a march and prayer event to honor those lost to abortion and to support those who have made the difficult decision to have an abortion. The “Silent March for Life” was organized by the Kolbe Center, a 501(c)(3) organization that provides assistance to women facing unplanned pregnancies…