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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
(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…
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…
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
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mercer men’s basketball team is now 0-5 in SoCon play after falling to the preseason favorites, the Furman Paladins, 84-66. Furman came into this game with the highest scoring average in the conference, plus they hold the highest field goal percentage, and it showed as the Paladins began the game going 6/6 from three Midway…
We had some wonderful spring weather in January today, but changes are on the way tomorrow, in the way of strong storms. A strong cold front is on the way and will be traversing the southeast through the day Thursday. As we continue to see moisture transport (increased humidity) and a low level jet (strong winds at about 5000 ft.)…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)–In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. day, Macon-Bibb County is encouraging the community to celebrate with the return of its annual MLK day march. The march is returning for the first time since the beginning pandemic. It will start at four locations: North: Booker T. Washington Community Center (401 Monroe Street) South: Memorial Gym (2465 Second Street) East:…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new resource is allowing students to take home books for free. Hartley Elementary School in Macon held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new little free library Tuesday. “I want to continue to encourage every single one of you to read as much as you possibly can, because there will be something that you read…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Gas and diesel prices in Georgia rose overnight after the state’s gas and diesel tax exemption ended. Drivers are seeing an impact at the pump already. Jones County resident Larry Smith says he and his wife are retired, and they’ll have to cut back on traveling due to the rise in gas prices. “You look at…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new COVID variant, entitled XBB. 1.5, a sub-variant of Omicron, is impacting people across the country. Health experts don’t know the long-term effects of this variant, but statistics show it’s involved in nearly 30% of current COVID-19 cases. Dr. Dan Stewart, Houston Healthcare’s Chief Medical Officer explained the potential risks of the new variant, “XBB…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Scores for high school basketball games for Jan. 10 are below. Boys: Stratford 97 FPD 34 Tattnall 39 JMA 66 Perry 54 Howard 48 Mt. De Sales 67 Windsor Academy 50 Baldwin 70 West Laurens 39 Girls: Stratford 37 FPD 43 Tattnall 35 JMA 51 Perry 38 Howard 47 Mt. De Sales 56 Windsor Academy 30…
Clear skies today, allowed us to warm up into the mid 60s across Middle Georgia through the afternoon. Overnight we will see mostly clear skies with chance for patchy fog and lows dropping into the 30s. Although sunshine will be returning for part of the day Wednesday, expect to see an increase in clouds during the afternoon. Humidity will start…
Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE (9:30 p.m.) – A 57-year-old man is in custody following the shooting death of a juvenile Tuesday. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says 57-year-old Algie Frankar Bryant was identified as the suspect and taken in to be interviewed. He was then taken to the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center and is being held…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins appointed a new interim police chief on Tuesday as a way to fill the gap until a permanent chief of police is selected. Roy Whitehead has served in law enforcement for more than 50 years, and though he recently retired from the city of Snellville, he’s looking to serve in a new district…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — “Last year, we got beat by Alabama. If you would have told me, ‘Hey, before you lose the next game, you will win two national championships,’ I would have gave somebody my bank account,” said UGA fan Brandon Dawson. Luckily, Dawson didn’t have to give away his bank account to see another UGA national title….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia’s food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, January 2 and Friday, January 6, 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…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you’re an artist and want a chance to show off your style–a new opportunity awaits you! The Macon Transit Authority (MTA) in cooperation with local artist Erin Hawkins is hosting an open call to artists to help give MTA bus shelters a brand new splash of color. The contest was made possible thanks to a…
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Houston County Galleria Mall in Centerville is closed temporarily. The mall posted online and on social media on Monday saying the closure comes due to an emergency water shutoff, though the cause of the water shutoff is still being accessed JCPenney , Belk, and Crunch Fitness connected to the mall are still open, but the…
High pressure has returned to Middle Georgia for the start of the week and with it, sunshine and warm conditions. Overnight we will see an increase in our cloud cover and some patchy fog as well. By Tuesday, however, clearing will be quick, as will our warm up into the mid 60s. Wednesday will bring pretty similar weather to Tuesday,…
Marquis Westbrook speaks with 41NBC’s Shaaz Peerani in 2021FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Peach County Schools announced Monday Marquis Westbrook will be Peach County High School’s next football coach. Westbrook, who spent the last four seasons as the head football coach at Warner Robins High School, replaces Chad Campbell, who retired after the 2022 season and took the head football…