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Local auto service providers offer tips on keeping your car safe during cold weather

It's important to make sure you have adequate shelter ahead of the upcoming cold temperatures, but it's also important to make sure your vehicle is protected.

December 21, 2022

Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It’s important to make sure you have adequate shelter ahead of the upcoming cold temperatures, but it’s also important to make sure your vehicle is protected. Auto service providers say there are a few things to know before you hit the road for holiday travel. You want to make sure you check your tire pressure and…

Local emergency officials offer tips on staying safe during record cold temps

With the weather outside turning frightful, Middle Georgia leaders are preparing for the worst.

December 21, 2022

Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With the weather outside turning frightful, Middle Georgia leaders are preparing for the worst. Macon-Bibb County Emergency Services is preparing for freezing temperatures this weekend. Macon-Bibb County EMA Director Spencer Hawkins says there are many ways to prepare your home before the arctic blast moves through Middle Georgia. “What we are expecting is extremely unseasonal cold…

Families receive toys during downtown Macon giveaway

A surprise toy giveaway happened in Downtown Macon Wednesday thanks to a small group of dedicated Maconites

December 21, 2022

Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A surprise toy giveaway happened in Downtown Macon Wednesday thanks to a small group of dedicated Maconites When the Anita Ponder and Friends Feast, an event that provides food for families in need, fell through this year due to unforeseen circumstances, some of the people involved were unhappy about not being able to help Middle Georgians,…

UPDATE: Wilkinson County man wanted for shooting at deputy caught

55-year-old Christopher Thomas Ford has been found and is in custody.

December 21, 2022

Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (12/21/22): 55-year-old Christopher Thomas Ford has been found and is in custody. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ORIGINAL STORY (12/20/22): TOOMSBORO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into an officer-involved shooting in Toomsboro Tuesday afternoon. A GBI news release says “preliminary information indicates” that Wilkinson County Sheriff’s Office deputies went to 55-year-old Christopher Thomas Ford’s home to execute an…

Scattered showers possible Thursday ahead of dangerous cold

We could see a few showers Thursday, but all eyes are on arctic air that moves in Friday

December 21, 2022

Cecilia Reeves,

The wedge front has kept Middle Georgia stuck in the clouds for the day with off and on light rain. Thursday, clouds will stay in place for most of the day, as temps warm back to the 50s. A few scattered showers will be possible during the day, but higher rain chances are likely overnight. These rain chances will be…

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Bibb County Sheriff’s Deputy arrested for Sexual Assault and Violation of Oath

December 21, 2022

Haley Janes,

Photo Credit to Bibb County Sheriff’s Office MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Bibb County Sheriff’s Deputy has been arrested for 2 counts of Violation of Oath by Public Officer, Attempt or Conspiracy to Violate Georgia Controlled Substance Act-Felony, and Sexual Assault by Law Enforcement Agency Employee or Agent Who Engages in Sexual Contact with Individual in Custody of Law. According to…

Man shoots at Georgia State Patrol Trooper during chase

During the chase, the suspect fired multiple shots at the Trooper. The Trooper then fired his gun back, and the suspect ran away.

December 20, 2022

Clayton Poulnott,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into a second officer involved shooting in Middle Georgia on Tuesday. This one happening in Houston County. Investigators say a Georgia State Trooper attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation on Watson Boulevard around 11 a.m. The driver, 33-year-old Christopher Rodriguez, did not stop and that…

Local shelters preparing to help residents seek shelter during frigid temperatures

United Way of Central Georgia is working with local resource centers to make sure shelters have what they need to accommodate those looking to escape the bitter cold.

December 20, 2022

Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Frigid temperatures are making their way to Middle Georgia later this week, and local shelters are already preparing to provide a place of warmth. United Way of Central Georgia is working with local resource centers to make sure shelters have what they need to accommodate those looking to escape the bitter cold. Executive Director of United to…

Bruce Elementary students receive bikes donated by 100 Black Men of Middle Georgia

Students at Bruce Elementary School in Macon received a nice Christmas surprise on Tuesday.

December 20, 2022

Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – Students at Bruce Elementary School in Macon received a nice Christmas surprise on Tuesday. The organization “100 Black Men of Middle Georgia” delivered more than 50 bikes to the students. They got to pick out their own bike and take it home for Christmas. The group says the bikes are gifts for finishing school, and they enjoyed…

Macon-Bibb celebrates 400th blight demolition

Macon-Bibb County celebrated its 400th blight demolition Tuesday, marking a huge milestone in the ongoing fight against blighted structures.

December 20, 2022

Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County celebrated its 400th blight demolition Tuesday, marking a huge milestone in the ongoing fight against blighted structures. “It is a great day to be in Macon-Bibb County,” Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller said. “We’re so excited to be here. As we know, we’ve been working on this a long time. It’s been a long time…

New Courthouse Unveiled In Houston County

New State Court unveiled in Houston County

"The building has turned out wonderfully well," Chairman of the Board of Commissioners Tommy Stalnaker said.

December 20, 2022

Edward Smart,

HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston County officials held a dedication ceremony for the new State Court Tuesday. Officials say it will help resolve confusion in the courtroom system. The new courthouse includes two new courtrooms, a holding cell and office spaces. “The building has turned out wonderfully well,” Chairman of the Board of Commissioners Tommy Stalnaker said. “We are…

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Dodge County 19-year-old charged with Arson

December 20, 2022

Haley Janes,

EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 19-year-old from Eastman is being charged with arson. According to Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King, Investigators were called out from the State Fire Marshal’s Office to respond to a residential structure fire on Ninth Avenue in Eastman, this fire caused moderate to severe damage to the 41-year-old house that was uninhabited at…

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81-year-old killed in Hancock County fire

December 20, 2022

Haley Janes,

SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Early in December, a fire in Hancock County killed an 81-year-old on Barnes Road. According to Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King, investigators responded to a morning home fire on Barnes Road after neighbors reported hearing a woman shouting before hearing an explosion and seeing fire at the residence. Commissioner King says the fire…

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Man falsely claiming to use “Stem Cell Therapy” convicted and sentenced 202 years

December 20, 2022

Haley Janes,

(41NBC/WMGT) — A 71-year-old man named Jimmy Lee Taylor from Del Ray Beach, Florida has been convicted of 44 counts of Elder abuse and 23 counts of Practicing Medicine without a License in the Superior Court of Houston County. According to the Houston County Sheriff’s Office, the investigation began in April of 2018 when a victim of Taylor’s, named Annette…

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Woman charged with Theft, Fraud and Exploitation of elders in Bibb County

December 20, 2022

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 59-year-old woman from Covington has been charged with the exploitation of elders, theft by taking, and insurance fraud after her brother’s death. In June of 2022, Rachel Haynes convinced her terminally ill brother to sign 2 life insurance beneficiary forms to remove his daughter and granddaughter from his policies to leave Rachel as the new…

Cold and wet conditions expected all day Tuesday

December 20, 2022

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Widespread light to moderate rain is expected throughout the afternoon on Tuesday as wind chills hover around the 40 degree mark. Today Cloudy conditions moved into Middle Georgia during the overnight hours and will stick around all day today and through much of the night. Most of Middle Georgia woke up to temperatures in the low…

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Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores December 12-16

Here are Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, December 12 and Friday, December 16, 2022.

December 20, 2022

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia’s food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, December 12 and Friday, December 16, 2022. 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…

Pedestrian hit and killed on Eisenhower Pkwy

December 20, 2022

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead after being hit by a truck Monday night. According to a release from The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office it happened in the 5000 block of Eisenhower Parkway around 11:19 Monday night. It was reported that a male pedestrian was in the roadway when he was fatally struck by a Ford truck that…

Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office releases new body cam footage after deputy-involved shooting last week

We are learning new information and seeing the body camera footage of a deputy involved-shooting that happened in Baldwin County last week.

December 19, 2022

Brick Nelson,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – We are learning new information and seeing the body camera footage of a deputy involved-shooting that happened in Baldwin County last week. Baldwin County Sheriff Bill Massee held a news conference Monday to give an update on the shooting that happened at Antioch Primitive Baptist Church last Tuesday night. Body camera footage shows two deputies responding to…

Salvation Army of Greater Macon distributes toys from Angel Tree Project

Residents lined up to receive gifts Monday as volunteers rounded up presents for the Salvation Army's annual Angel Tree giveaway.

December 19, 2022

Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – The Salvation Army of Greater Macon is making sure every child will have a present under the tree for Christmas this year. Residents lined up to receive gifts Monday as volunteers rounded up presents for the Salvation Army’s annual Angel Tree giveaway. Sgt. Melissa White can speak from first-hand experience on how the angel tree program can…

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Johnson County “Operation Sleighride” leads to drug bust, arrests

December 19, 2022

Haley Janes,

WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office along with Laurens County deputies, Georgia State Patrol Troopers, and Department of Corrections K-9 units worked together to put on “Operation Sleighride”, which resulted in 19 felony arrests and 14 misdemeanor arrests. The enforcement campaign was put on to combat DUI drivers and criminal activity, it involved road checks during the…

Man in critical condition after hit and run

December 19, 2022

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a pedestrian involved hit and run, with serious injury. The collision was called into the Macon-Bibb 911 Center at around 7:18 p.m., Sunday. It was reported that a male was struck, while walking in the 300 block of PioNono Avenue. The male was struck by an unknown vehicle that…

Cool weekend on the way

Highs over the weekend will be staying in the 50s with a chance for an isolated shower on Saturday. A big cool down is on the way next week

December 16, 2022

Cecilia Reeves,

It was a nice day across Middle Georgia with sunny skies and highs warming into the low 60s. Overnight and into Saturday morning we will see an increase in our cloud cover, ahead of our next chance for a few showers. Highs Saturday will be warming to the mid 50s with a few scattered showers possible, especially south of Macon….

Bibb County School District to sell property to Chick-fil-A, housing developer

The Bibb County School District adopted a resolution Thursday to sell a fraction of Carter Elementary School's property on Zebulon Road to Chick-fil-A.

December 16, 2022

Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District adopted a resolution Thursday to sell a fraction of Carter Elementary School’s property on Zebulon Road to Chick-fil-A. The restaurant submitted a letter of intent to buy nearly an acre for $750,000 that will go toward the expansion of the restaurant’s parking lot to reduce traffic on Zebulon Road. The board also…

It's important to make sure you have adequate shelter ahead of the upcoming cold temperatures, but it's also important to make sure your vehicle is protected.

With the weather outside turning frightful, Middle Georgia leaders are preparing for the worst.

A surprise toy giveaway happened in Downtown Macon Wednesday thanks to a small group of dedicated Maconites

55-year-old Christopher Thomas Ford has been found and is in custody.

We could see a few showers Thursday, but all eyes are on arctic air that moves in Friday

During the chase, the suspect fired multiple shots at the Trooper. The Trooper then fired his gun back, and the suspect ran away.

United Way of Central Georgia is working with local resource centers to make sure shelters have what they need to accommodate those looking to escape the bitter cold.

Students at Bruce Elementary School in Macon received a nice Christmas surprise on Tuesday.

Macon-Bibb County celebrated its 400th blight demolition Tuesday, marking a huge milestone in the ongoing fight against blighted structures.

"The building has turned out wonderfully well," Chairman of the Board of Commissioners Tommy Stalnaker said.

Here are Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, December 12 and Friday, December 16, 2022.

We are learning new information and seeing the body camera footage of a deputy involved-shooting that happened in Baldwin County last week.

Residents lined up to receive gifts Monday as volunteers rounded up presents for the Salvation Army's annual Angel Tree giveaway.

Highs over the weekend will be staying in the 50s with a chance for an isolated shower on Saturday. A big cool down is on the way next week

The Bibb County School District adopted a resolution Thursday to sell a fraction of Carter Elementary School's property on Zebulon Road to Chick-fil-A.

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