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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Pro-life supporters gather in downtown Macon for ‘Silent March for Life’

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.
Drake Rozelle,

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…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb holds flag raising ceremony to celebrate partnership with Muscogee Creek Nation

"We didn't want to leave," Principal Chief of the Muscogee Creek Nation David W. Hill said. "We were forced to leave, but for Macon, Georgia to reach out to invite us to come home, it says a lot."
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Principal Chief of the Muscogee Creek Nation, David W. Hill, is celebrating the partnership of the Muscogee Creek Nation and Macon-Bibb County. He says it should be an example of how tribal and state governments can work together. This partnership has been a long time coming as Macon has been the ancestral home of the…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News

Bibb County School District holds ‘Show Up’ rally to get students hyped for school commitment

The Bibb County School District is using a "Show Up" rally to help students get excited about doing their best.
Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District is using a “Show Up” rally to help students get excited about doing their best. The rally helps students, faculty and family focus on “showing up” and being present in their daily school lives. Superintendent Dr. Dan Sims says it’s all about getting students hyped, and he hopes it will get…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Woman dies after being struck by vehicle on Pio Nono Avenue

A woman is dead after being struck by a vehicle on Pio Nono Avenue in Macon Friday night.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  A woman is dead after being struck by a vehicle on Pio Nono Avenue in Macon Friday night. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says it happened in front of O’Reilly Auto Parts just after 7 o’clock. Deputies were told a 40-year-old woman, whose identity hasn’t been released pending notification of next of kin, was…

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Bibb County, Entertainment, Local News

Comedian Leanne Morgan returns to Macon with new tour

Morgan's "Just Getting Started Tour" is coming to Macon April 1st
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Stand up comedian Leanne Morgan is starting her 100-city tour, and it includes a stop in Macon. Her “Just Getting Started Tour” is coming to Macon City Auditorium on Saturday, April 1. She chatted with 41NBC about the tour and why everyone needs to check out her new show. Morgan is a Tennessee native with 22…

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Bibb County, Featured, Houston County, Local News

GSP: Houston County deputy arrested for DUI early Friday

A Houston County deputy was arrested in downtown Macon early Friday for driving under the influence.
Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Houston County deputy was arrested in downtown Macon early Friday for driving under the influence. According to a Georgia State Patrol incident report, a trooper pulled over 31-year-old Emily Beck just after midnight for failing to stop at a flashing red light at two different intersections: Poplar and New Street and…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

Million dollar state-of-the-art library to be built in Milledgeville

The Collins P. Lee Branch will be housed in Harrisburg Park.
Clayton Poulnott,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Senator Jon Ossoff announced Friday, $1.2 million has been allocated for the Collins P. Lee Branch of Middle Georgia Regional Library System. According to Carlos Tobar, Manager of Baldwin County, The Collins P. Lee Branch will be housed in Harrisburg Park. He says Collins P. Lee served in many different roles in Baldwin County, but most…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon woman faces multiple charges after narcotics search warrant

36-year-old Callie Hamilton was taken into custody Friday in the 700 block of Ash Street.
Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon woman is being held without bond on multiple charges after law enforcement executed a narcotics search warrant at a home in the 700 block of Ash Street Friday. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says law enforcement officers from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office and U.S. Marshals Southeastern Fugutive…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Fanboy Collectibles and Comics to host convention

This will be the store's third year hosting the convention. It will feature a variety of vendors, as well as guest artists and authors.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fanboy Collectibles and Comics will host the Middle Georgia Comic Convention at Macon’s Anderson Conference Center this weekend. This will be the store’s third year hosting the convention. It will feature a variety of vendors, as well as guest artists and authors. Co-owner of Fanboy Comics, Monique Huffman, spoke about why this event is perfect for…

Peach County Introduces Marquis Westbrook
Across Georgia Sports, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

Peach County introduces Marquis Westbrook

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

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…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

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.
Brick Nelson,

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…

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Local News, Weather

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.
Cecilia Reeves,

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…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Donate items to Daybreak during Sunday’s Macon Mayhem game

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

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…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

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
Shelby Coates,

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…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

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.
Clayton Poulnott,

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…

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Education, Featured, Houston County, Local News

New Computer Science degree programs coming to MGA in Warner Robins

Brick Nelson,

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…
Featured, Laurens County, Local News

Laurens County Sheriff’s Office investigating shooting in Dexter

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

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…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Raccoon in East Macon tests positive for Rabies after attack

Haley Janes,

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…
Featured, Local News, Peach County

Fort Valley man sentenced to 30 years for deadly shooting

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

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 County, Featured, Local News

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

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

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…

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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.
David Tufts,

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

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Featured, Local News, Weather

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.
Cecilia Reeves,

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…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

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.
Tucker Sargent,

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…