FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a vehicle stolen out of south Monroe County this week. Deputies say someone stole this Jeep Liberty on I-75 north near Rumble Road between December 25 and 28. It had a dealership drive out tag at the time of the theft. If you have seen this jeep or…
UPDATE (12/29): Monroe County Emergency Services will have bottled water available for residents in north Monroe County on Friday from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. at the High Falls Fire Station on High Falls Road. The county bought nearly 1,600 cases of water through a Georgia Emergency Management Agency. The water will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis with…
Spring made it back to Middle Georgia today as highs warmed into the 70s this afternoon. Overnight we will continue to see clouds increasing, along with a a chance for an isolated shower. Clouds stick around for most of the day Friday, but highs should still make it to the low 70s. By the evening hours Friday rain and storms…
Photo: Monroe County Sheriff’s OfficeJACKSON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Jackson man was taken into custody Thursday after a standoff with law enforcement. That’s according to a Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Facebook post, which stated Monroe County deputies responded to a call for service at 1077 High Falls Road around 11 a.m. “The caller, a High Falls Park Ranger, advised they…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – 2023 starts Sunday, and local businesses and cities are getting ready to host their celebration events. The City of Perry is planning is 10th annual Buzzard Drop. “It’s something that our residents enjoy,” Special Events Manager Anya Turpin said. “It’s also something that visitors enjoy. We’ve been ranked as one of the top 10 New Year’s…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Bibb County man was arrested out of Jones County for trafficking drugs. The Jones County Sheriff’s Office says on Tuesday, December 27th, Michael Terecio Willis was arrested after being found to be in possession of a trafficking amount of cocaine, about 4 ounces of marijuana, and over 100 Xanax pills. Willis was also in possession…
MILAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 29-year-old man in Milan was arrested for murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and arson after 33-year-old Joshua Robert Fort was found dead outside of a building on Mt. Zion Street in downtown Milan on December 28th. Investigation from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation shows that Brandon Spires shot Fort, drove to Jacksonville in Telfair County,…
The Dawgs have one more opponent to face in order to make it to their second national championship appearance. The Buckeyes of Ohio State are no push-overs, but Georgia has a lot of weapons in their arsenal. Bill Shanks goes over the match up this week. Categories: Sports Tags: College Football, National Championship, Ohio State, SEC, UGA
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead after being struck by a vehicle in Macon Wednesday night. That’s according to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release, which says the incident happened just before 9:30 on Emery Highway at Schaeffer Place. Deputies say a Chevy pickup, driven by a 44-year-old Macon man, was traveling west in the right lane…
We finally made it back to the 60s in Macon today, and this is just the beginning of our warming trend for the week. Overnight temps will fall to the mid 30s, with a few areas reaching freezing. Thursday will bring another warm day with highs in the mid 60s and mostly clear skies. Enjoy the sunshine, because by Friday…
GRAY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – Crews across Middle Georgia are still suffering from water shortages due to the frigid temperatures last weekend. In Jones County, crews are still working to fix the issues. Jones County Administrator Jason Rizner says there is finally some light at the end of the tunnel after the county has worked around the clock to replace major water…
Photo: Monroe County Sheriff’s OfficeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Lizella man, wanted by multiple law enforcement agencies, is now in custody after leading Monroe County deputies on a vehicle and foot chase Tuesday night. A Monroe County Sheriff’s Office news release says a deputy spotted 27-year-old Devan Cormican on a sports bike going 89 miles per hour in a 55…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — One was killed and another was injured in a single vehicle crash early Wednesday in Monroe County. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, officers with the Forsyth Police Department were sent to the site of the wreck on I-75 South near mile marker 186 around 3:24 in the morning. When officers arrived, they found a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It’s that time of year again, when our feline friends from Kitty City Cat Rescue are looking for a home for the holidays– in this year’s edition of the 12 Days of Catmas, we’ve got lots of lovable cats ready to meet their forever families. First up, we have Miss Lynda. She’s a sweet but sassy…
Charlie Bryson (Photo: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office)FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Monroe County deputy is on administrative leave after being charged in a domestic dispute. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a domestic dispute in the Abercrombie Road area Sunday around 9:30 p.m. That’s where they spoke with a woman who told them she and her…
Photo: MGNMILLEDGEVILE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The bitter cold is causing major water issues across Middle Georgia. In Baldwin County, residents are encouraged to conserve their water. County Manager, Carlos Tobar, says the weather caused hundreds of residential and business water breaks. In Monroe County, a boil water advisory was issued for residents on the north Monroe County water system, due…
We saw clear skies and sunshine that helped much of Middle Georgia warm into the upper 40s this afternoon after a cold weekend. Overnight a few areas in Middle Georgia will see the chance for a few flurries to fall, but accumulation is not likely. The rest of us will see increasing cloud cover, which moves out by Tuesday morning….
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)–As the rise of antisemitic incidents across the country have local religious leaders speaking up. Rabbi Elizabeth Bahar of Temple Beth Israel in Macon, addresses her concerns about the recent antisemitic incidents in Georgia. She says although there haven’t been any incidents in Middle Georgia, the importance of addressing the issue is still vital. “Anything that can be done…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two men are dead after being exposed to the cold over the weekend. Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones tells 41NBC 43 year old John Ragin was found in a parking deck behind Truist bank Saturday afternoon around 3:45. He was pronounced dead on the scene. The second man identified as 48 year old James Leon Birch…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal traffic collision that occurred just before 4:00 p.m.Christmas Eve on I75 northbound near the on-ramp from Rocky Creek Road. It was reported that a GMC Sierra pickup was traveling north on I75 near the on-ramp, from Rocky Creek Road when it collided with the center barrier and…
The Salvation Army still looking for donations to help with broken Air ConditionerThe Salvation ArmyMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The homeless have no where to go to escape the freezing temperatures. That’s why United to Help Homelessness is working with the Macon Homeless Coalition and Macon-Bibb County to help make sure they can avoid the cold. “We know that the number…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will be frigid all weekend for Christmas, however no winter weather is expected for Middle Georgia. Tonight Temperatures will reach their lowest for the whole week tonight. Low temperatures will be in the lower teens around Middle Georgia, and wind chills will approach 0 degrees as winds continue to gust upwards of 20-25 mph overnight….
FORSYTH, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)–As holiday traffic picks up on one of the busiest travel days of the year, law enforcement is making sure drivers get to their holiday destination safely. According to AAA, more than 3.2 million Georgians will be on the road this weekend. With more drivers on the road, Sergeant Brandon Brown with Georgia State Patrol will strictly enforce highway…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- As we bundle up for the frigid temperatures, it’s important to make sure our furry friends are prepared for the weather too. According to Sonja Adams, Manager of Animal Enforcement at the Macon-Bibb County Animal Welfare Shelter, it’s important to make sure your pets are prepared for the cold. “The biggest thing is to keep reminding yourself, if…