Bibb County School District to amend budget after $5.5M personnel cost error

District leaders say offsets and new revenue would still increase the projected fund balance.

FileMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District will present a formal budget amendment to the Board of Education on January 15 after identifying a $5.5 million discrepancy in the FY 2026 budget caused by miscalculated personnel costs. Superintendent Dr. Dan Sims disclosed the error in a four-page memo in December, obtained Friday via an open records request. In…

Deputies recover ‘manufactured cutting tools’ after Bibb County Jail fight sends 3 to hospital

Deputies say three inmates were taken to the hospital and another was treated at the jail.

FileMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Four inmates were injured during a fight inside the Bibb County Jail Friday morning. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, just before 10 a.m., deputies responded to a physical fight involving multiple inmates and brought the situation under control. According to the sheriff’s office, four male inmates were treated for injuries. Three inmates, ages 17, 18,…

Adrian Consonery Jr.’s 2020 voting experience inspired his run for Georgia Secretary of State

Democratic candidate Adrian Consonery Jr. is running for Georgia Secretary of State, saying his campaign is rooted in expanding voter access and restoring confidence in the state’s election system.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Consonery says his interest in the office was sparked during the 2020 presidential election while he was a student at Grambling State University. He says his absentee ballot was challenged, an experience that he describes as frustrating and formative. If elected, Consonery says he would focus on fair and transparent election practices, while also working to…

Middle Georgia RESA hosting regional education job fair in Macon

Job seekers interested in working in education will have the opportunity to connect with multiple Middle Georgia school districts during a regional job fair this weekend.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Middle Georgia Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA) will host the job fair on Saturday, Jan. 10, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Westside High School, located at 2851 Heath Road in Macon. School districts represented include Bibb, Twiggs, Crawford, Monroe, Jones, Peach, Jasper and Houston counties. Representatives from each district will be on site…

Federal agent shoots two people during Portland immigration operation

Another American city is grappling with unrest following a shooting during a federal immigration operation — this time in Portland, Oregon.

(NBC)- Another American city is grappling with unrest following a shooting during a federal immigration operation — this time in Portland, Oregon. Authorities say a Border Patrol agent shot and injured two people during a targeted traffic stop. A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson says the vehicle’s passenger was an undocumented immigrant from Venezuela who was allegedly involved in a…

Morning Business Report: House passes ACA tax credit extension as tax season begins

The U.S. House has passed a three-year extension of Affordable Care Act health care tax credits.

(LILAMAX)- The U.S. House has passed a three-year extension of Affordable Care Act health care tax credits, aimed at helping Americans manage rising insurance premiums. However, the proposal is expected to face challenges in the Senate. Lawmakers say they are working on a compromise to address higher costs after the credits expired at the end of last year, causing many…

UPDATE: Man sentenced to life in prison for fatal Macon nightclub shooting

Prosecutors say the shooting happened outside a nightclub on Bloomfield Road in 2022.

Andrew Mullis (File: 2022/ Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (1/8/26): A Bibb County jury sentenced a 23-year-old man to life in prison after convicting him in the fatal shooting of a security guard outside a Macon nightclub. According to a news release from the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office, Andrew Mullis was convicted on Wednesday, January 7 of malice murder,…

Warm and balmy Friday

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – . This Evening Once again it’s been mostly cloudy around Middle Georgia through the afternoon as well as quite warm. Temperatures today have topped off a few degrees cooler than yesterday, however. Overnight will be even warmer than the last though as lows will largely be in the mid to upper 50s. A few spots could…

UPDATE: Man charged with murder after deadly shooting in Macon

Deputies say the victim was shot while inside a vehicle and later died from her injuries.

Bobby Troutman (Credit: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office) (Photo Credit: Gena Tripp/41NBC) UPDATE (4:30 p.m.): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says 41-year-old Bobby Wesley Troutman is in custody in connection with a deadly shooting in Macon on Thursday. According to an updated news release, the investigation revealed the victim, later identified as Quandrica Lashae Slater of McDonough, was shot at the intersection…

UPDATE: Man who jumped into Ocmulgee River during November chase arrested, released on bond

Deputies say he was arrested January 5.

Darius Frye (Credit: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (1/8/25):  A man deputies say jumped into the Ocmulgee River during a chase in November has since been arrested and released on bond. The sheriff’s office says Darius Keyon Frye wanted to turn himself in on January 5. Deputies responded to his location and took him into custody. He was charged with reckless…

Vernon Jones wants to consider paper ballots in bid for Georgia Secretary of State

Jones says election confidence and potential voting changes would be key focuses if elected.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Republican candidate Vernon Jones says restoring trust in Georgia’s elections will be a top priority if he is elected as the state’s next secretary of state. Jones, a former Democratic state representative and former DeKalb County CEO who later switched parties, is running in a crowded race to become Georgia’s top election official. The secretary of…

Morning Business Report: Trump targets Wall Street homebuyers as markets pull back

A mix of housing policy, technology advances, market movement, and workforce trends is shaping the economic outlook as the trading day gets underway.

(LILAMAX)- A mix of housing policy, technology advances, market movement, and workforce trends is shaping the economic outlook as the trading day gets underway. President Donald Trump says he wants Congress to curb home purchases by large investors, arguing that Wall Street-backed firms have driven up rents and made it harder for first-time buyers to compete in some housing markets….

Minnesota officials condemn fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis

Minnesota officials are responding to outrage and grief following the fatal shooting of a woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent during a traffic encounter in Minneapolis.

(CNN)- Minnesota officials are responding to outrage and grief following the fatal shooting of a woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent during a traffic encounter in Minneapolis. “Folks are angry. They are incredibly upset,” said Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan. “Renee Nicole Goode should be alive.” The shooting happened Wednesday after ICE agents approached an SUV that was…

Another very warm day before rain arrives

  MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In the short term, the forecast remains unchanged, however, things are about to quickly change beginning Friday evening. The current satellite loop shows mid to high level clouds streaming across the area as moisture continues to get pumped in from the west to southwesterly flow. The overall flow becomes more east to southeast today ahead…

Mercer men’s hoops picks up first SoCon victory to extend home winning streak to seven

The Bears improve to 1-2 in conference play and will host Wofford Saturday

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mercer men’s basketball team improved to 9-7 overall on the season with a 101-63 victory over Southern Conference opponent The Citadel on Wednesday. This was the first SoCon win of the season for the Bears after they lost their first two SoCon road games by a combined eight points. This home win improved their record…

Mercer introduces Joel Taylor as 22nd head coach in football program history

Taylor was the Bears Defensive Coordinator from 2020-2023

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer University introduced Joel Taylor as the Bears’ 22nd head football coach on Wednesday, bringing a 21-year collegiate coaching career back to Macon. Taylor, whose hiring was announced on December 11, returns to Mercer after serving as the Bears’ defensive coordinator from 2020 to 2023. He most recently led West Georgia through its transition to the…

How Milledgeville police detect drone activity near state prison

Police say drones and K-9 units play a key role in detecting illegal activity near prisons.

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, (41NBC/WMGT) – Just after 2 a.m. on New Year’s Day, Milledgeville police were investigating a suspicious vehicle near Baldwin State Prison when they heard a drone overhead. “When I arrived on scene, I heard what sounded like a drone in the air,” said Aaron Lewis, a K-9 handler with the Milledgeville Police Department. “I looked up and saw…

Winter slump leads Red Cross to call for blood donations

Officials say winter weather, illness and the post-holiday slump are impacting donations.

American Red Cross shortage (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As winter sets in, the American Red Cross says it is facing a critical blood shortage, urging donors to give during National Blood Donor Month in January. Around this time of the winter season, the American Red Cross has a hard time getting blood donations. January is National Blood Donor…

Amy Morton enters race for Bibb County Board of Education District 7

Morton says parent engagement and collaboration are key priorities.

Amy Morton runs for Bibb County board of education (Photo: 41NBC/ Bre’Anna Sheffield)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Elected officials, business leaders and community members gathered Wednesday at the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame as Amy Morton officially announced her campaign for the Bibb County Board of Education, District 7. Morton is a longtime Macon resident, family therapist and small business owner….

BS Report: The Return of Matt Ryan

Well, either on Thursday or Friday, we will probably see Matt Ryan have an official formal interview with the Atlanta Falcons for the president of football job. And, you know, they’ve already had some internal discussions between Arthur Blank and Matt Ryan that’s already gone on. That’s been well-reported and widely believed that Matt Ryan has already expressed an interest…

UPDATE: Man charged with felony murder after Warner Robins welfare check death

Police say the case is classified as family violence and no suspects are at large.

Credit: Warner Robins Police DepartmentUPDATE: Warner Robins Police say a 31-year-old man is now in custody in connection with a death discovered during a welfare check on Wednesday. According to an update, Brandon Diaz is charged with felony murder and aggravated assault in the death of 34-year-old Krystal Gilbert. Police did not reveal the relationship between Diaz and Gilbert or…

Mostly cloudy again Thursday

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – . This Evening A cloudy morning has cleared out some this afternoon, however many of those clouds will return overnight and into tomorrow morning. Low temperatures should be similar to last night if not a couple of degrees cooler in the lower 50s. The wind will be light and variable and fog will be possible, especially…

Twiggs County Schools mourns death of teacher Michelle Capece

The district says Capece served Twiggs County students for 24 years and was recently named Teacher of the Year.

Credit: Twiggs County SchoolsJEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Twiggs County Schools announced Wednesday that longtime Jeffersonville Elementary School teacher Michelle Capece, who was recognized as the district’s 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year, has died. According to a news release from the Twiggs County School District, Capece died on Tuesday. She taught with Twiggs County Schools for 24 years and worked closely…

State Rep. Anissa Jones (D) highlights economic development, affordability ahead of legislative session

As Georgia lawmakers prepare to convene for the upcoming legislative session, economic development and affordability are among the top concerns being raised by representatives across the state.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – State Rep. Anissa Jones says the issues she’s hearing most from constituents center on everyday costs and long-term community investment. “The things that are very important are economic development, affordable healthcare, affordable housing, as well as for this particular area is helping to expand the historic tax credit issue that we have,” Jones said. Jones says…