Bibb deputies: 1 dead, 1 hospitalized after Saturday night shooting

One man is dead and another man is in the hospital following a shooting late Saturday night.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One man is dead and another man is in the hospital following a shooting late Saturday night. It happened around 11 o’clock in the 300 block of Grier Street, according to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release. Deputies found 40-year-old Lester Summers of Macon between two houses. They say he had multiple gunshot wounds. He…

Macon man found shot dead in pickup truck

A man was found shot dead in a pickup truck early Sunday morning.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was found shot dead in a pickup truck early Sunday morning. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says deputies found 42-year-old Stephen Lee Brown unresponsive in a pickup truck near the intersection of Cowan and Smith Streets around 2:30. He was pronounced dead on the scene. The shooting is under investigation. Call the…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Rutland faces Westside

The Seminoles (3-0) beat Morrow 40-14 last week. The Hurricanes (2-0) were coming off a 35-29 victory over Hawkinsville last week.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Rutland Hurricanes faced the Westside Seminoles in Week 4. The Seminoles (3-0) beat Morrow 40-14 last week. The Hurricanes (2-0) were coming off a 35-29 victory over Hawkinsville last week. Let’s find out who stays unbeaten: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, Ed Defore Sports Complex, high school football, rutland hurricanes, Shaaz Peerani,…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Houston County welcomes Locust Grove

The Bears (3-0) were still undefeated as they hosted the winless Wildcats (0-2) who had lost 17 in a row.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County Bears hosted the Locust Grove Wildcats Friday night. The Bears (3-0) were still undefeated as they hosted the winless Wildcats (0-2) who had lost 17 in a row. Here are the highlights from Freedom Field: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, Freedom Field, high school football, houston county bears,…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Northeast hosts Carver

The Raiders (0-2) were trying to win their first game of the season after losing to Mary Persons in Week One and Fitzgerald in Week Two. The Tigers (2-0) were ranked #2 in AAA.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Northeast Raiders welcomed the Carver Tigers to Henderson Stadium Friday. The Raiders (0-2) were trying to win their first game of the season after losing to Mary Persons in Week One and Fitzgerald in Week Two. The Tigers (2-0) were ranked #2 in AAA. Check out the highlights below:   Categories: End Zone, Local Sports,…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Warner Robins welcomes Valdosta

The Demons (1-1) were coming off an exciting overtime thriller last week, beating Northside 17-10. The Wildcats (3-0) came into the game outscoring their opponents 116-15.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Demons welcomed the Valdosta Wildcats to town Friday night. The Demons (1-1) were coming off an exciting overtime thriller last week, beating Northside 17-10. The Wildcats (3-0) came into the game outscoring their opponents 116-15. Tucker Sargent has the highlights from McConnell-Talbert Stadium: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks,…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Veterans travels to Perry

The Warhawks (2-0) were looking to stay unbeaten this year. The Panthers (1-1) beat Jones County 42-14 last week.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Veterans Warhawks went on the road to take on the Perry Panthers at Herb St. John Stadium. The Warhawks (2-0) were looking to stay unbeaten this year. The Panthers (1-1) beat Jones County 42-14 last week. Here are the highlights below: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, Herb St. John Stadium, high…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Peach County hosts Jones County in our Game of the Week

The Trojans (1-1) were coming off a BYE last week. The Greyhounds (2-1) were looking to rebound from last week's loss to Perry.

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Peach County Trojans welcomed the Jones County Greyhounds to Fort Valley Friday night. The Trojans (1-1) were coming off a BYE last week. The Greyhounds (2-1) were looking to rebound from last week’s loss to Perry. It’s the first meeting between the teams since 1997. Shaaz Peerani has the Game of the Week highlights:…

15-year-old in critical condition after being shot in the chest

It happened in the 4100 block of Worsham Avenue just after 6 p.m.

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon teenager is in critical condition after being shot Friday night. It happened in the 4100 block of Worsham Avenue just after 6 p.m. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says when deputies arrived on scene, they found a 15-year-old with a gunshot would to the chest. The details leading up to the incident are still under…

Macon first responders honor 9/11 victims

"Events going on in this country now that give us pause. So we need to show particularly in a public safety front that we're all united to protect those that we serve."

Macon-Bibb Sheriff Office deputies saluting during moment of silenceMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Sheriff’s Office and Fire Department lined Second Street and Mulberry Street during Friday’s 9/11 ceremony. Public servants offered prayers for those who lost their live.  Sheriff David Davis spoke about the importance of showing unity “Events going on in this country now that give us…

Robins Air Force Base gives the special honors to a combat hero

Master Sergeant Mathue Snow of the 78th Security Force Squadron was awarded the Bronze Star Medal.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)-Robins Air Force Base gave special honors to a combat hero on Friday, for his actions taken following a terrorist attack. Master Sergeant Mathue Snow of the 78th Security Force Squadron was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his actions during a terrorist attack in Kenya in 2020. Sergeant Snow shared his recognition with those who fought with…

Otis Redding Foundation breaks ground on new facility

The Otis Redding Foundation begins construction on its new Otis Redding Center for the Arts.

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)– The Otis Redding Foundation celebrated Friday, after it broke ground on the new Otis Redding Center for the Arts. “This means so much to us we’ve worked so hard, my kids have worked so hard, my coaches, my team, and to finally get here just means the world to us,” said Vice President of the foundation, and daughter…

Museum of Aviation to host first ever ‘STEM City Expo’

Museum of Aviation to host inaugural STEM City Expo STEM City ExpoWARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Museum of Aviation is looking to immerse children in STEM careers. It’s doing so by hosting its first ever STEM City Expo at the Century of Flight Hangar. Over 20 organizations like Flint Energies, Houston Healthcare and Georgia Power will be set up with a…

Carl Vinson VA honors those lost in 9/11

DUBLIN, Ga, (41NBC/WMGT)- The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center held 9/11 remembrance ceremony on Friday. As the 21st anniversary of the attacks approach, the medical center held a prayer and moment of silence for those impacted. Executive Director of the medical center, Manuel Davila, said that part of the ceremony is about honoring those lost in the war against terrorism…

GMC celebrates Patriot Day

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  Georgia Military College hosted its annual Patriot Day celebration to remember those lost on 9/11 as well as the war on terror. GMC started its annual Patriot Day celebration with an early morning gathering to remember the events of 9/11 and what followed. Lieutenant General William B. Caldwell is the president of GMC and a retired…

WRPD arrests 4 for drugs, guns

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Police Department made 4 arrests Wednesday for drug sales. According to WRPD, Narcotics investigators served a search warrant at 311 Woodlawn Avenue around 1 p.m. and arrested 4 people after finding several different drugs. The 4 arrested have charges ranging from Sale of THC, Sale of Psychedelics, Sale of Edible THC, Possession…

Chevron on Emery Highway robbed, BCSO looking for suspects

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that took place in the early hours of Friday, September 9th, at a Macon gas station. According to BCSO, the incident happened around 2:05 a.m., when 2 male  suspects entered the Chevron gas station at 584 Emery Highway and brandished a long rifle, demanding money from…

Tech Report: Google cracking down on Traveling, Tech company puts your pets in the Metaverse

Google is strictly coming down on non-essential travel within the company. Lowes is expanding it’s same day delivery. Pawtocol is a tech company that lets you create NFTS of your pets. Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and Steve Jobs are considered top 3 most influential entrepreneurs. Categories: Tech Report, Technology Tags: Goole, lowe’s, NFTS, Pawtocol

Morning Business Report: FDA approve new Botox competitor Daxxify

U.S. colleges to hike tuition and fees. Roughly 73% hiked prices in the recently completed academic year. Public community college, Victor Valley College, is the first school in California to implement a universal learning platform with Bibliu. Food and Drug Administration has approved new wrinkle-erasing treatment that could be a competitor to Botox. Revance Therapeutics’ Daxxify is the Botox alternative…

The End Zone Game of the Week Preview: Jones County vs. Peach County, Pt. 3

The End Zone Game of the Week is scheduled for Friday, September 9, at 8 p.m. at Trojan Field.

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The week four End Zone Game of the Week features the Peach County Trojans hosting the Jones County Greyhounds. The Jones County Greyhounds opened their season with two solid victories against the Northside Eagles and the Dacula Falcons. But in week three, the Greyhounds had a bit of a hiccup against the Perry Panthers. “We…

UPDATE: Body of woman found on Elm Street identified

The woman found dead in a creek near the intersection of Fifth Street and Elm Street on Monday has been identified as 47-year-old Norma Christine Cannon of Macon.

UPDATE (9/8) : The woman found dead in a creek near the intersection of Fifth Street and Elm Street on Monday has been identified as 47-year-old Norma Christine Cannon of Macon. The Bibb County Sheriff’s office says there are no signs of foul play at this time. According to Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones, the next of kin has been notified….

The End Zone Game of the Week Preview: Jones County vs. Peach County, Pt. 2

The End Zone Game of the Week is scheduled for Friday, September 9, at 8 p.m. at Trojan Field.

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Our End Zone Game of the Week for week four will have a familiar team in action. The Peach County Trojans will host the Jones County Greyhounds, and the Trojans were featured as the away team in week one’s game of the week. The Trojans dominated Baldwin 50-20 in their season opener but fell to…

Perry Panthers named Georgia High School Football Daily’s “State Team of the Week”

Perry dominated Jones County 42-14 last week, earning the "State Team of the Week" honor.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After a one-point loss to Houston County in their season opener, the Panthers bounced back and dominated Jones County 42-14 in their second game. With Jones County ranked #3 in the 5A, the Panthers earned Georgia High School Football Daily’s “State Team of the Week” after the victory. Since 1959, Perry has won two region titles,…

City of Warner Robins announces program to help reduce crime, fill officer openings

Warner Robins city leaders have created a program to help address a recent increase in crime.

Warner Robins Police Department partners with the City to create a Part-Time Patrol Officer ProgramPart-Time Patrol Officer ProgramWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins city leaders have created a program to help address a recent increase in crime. The Part-Time Patrol Officer position is designed to help address a shortage in officers the Warner Robins Police Department is experiencing. It’s…