Deputies looking for man, vehicle involved in hit-and-run

Deputies say the vehicle involved in the incident is a gray SUV, and was driven by a man with gray hair.

MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office need your help in solving a case. The Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called to the scene of a hit-and-run accident on Juliette Road around 10:45 Tuesday morning. Deputies say the vehicle involved in the incident is a gray SUV, and was driven by a man with gray hair. The SUV…

Staying hot Thursday with scattered storms

It is really starting to feel like summer in Middle Georgia with two straight 90° days. We will keep the warm conditions overnight as lows fall into the mid 60s with patchy fog. Tomorrow will be another hot day as a warm front sits well to our north, bringing in warm, humid conditions. Highs will once again warm into the…

Over 60 pounds of marijuana recovered during traffic stop

During a search, the deputy found approximately 64 pounds of suspected marijuana in vacuum-sealed bags.

CRISP COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)—A traffic stop leads to a drug arrest in Crisp County on Tuesday. The Crisp County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy pulled over a California man identified as 52-year-old Kristian Stucky, for failure to maintain lane on GA 401/I75 near mile marker 96. During the stop, the deputy smelled marijuana in the vehicle. During a search, the…

Community groups show appreciation to Bibb County teachers

Fathers Among Men, District 32, and Adjust Your Vision served a barbecue lunch to Appling Middle School teachers.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, and several organizations showed their appreciation to Bibb County teachers on Wednesday. Fathers Among Men, District 32, and Adjust Your Vision served a barbecue lunch to Appling Middle School teachers. They enjoyed chicken, hamburgers, and hot dogs. We spoke with Benjalyn King, the 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year for Appling Middle School. King…

Man sentenced to 10 years for trafficking semi-automatic rifles

43-year-old Chadrick Purnell will serve ten years in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A Macon man convicted for his role in trafficking semi-automatic rifles was sentenced on Tuesday, after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. 43-year-old Chadrick Purnell will serve ten years in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release. According to court documents, law enforcement used data to identify shell casings collected…

Acres & Oak Kitchen selected as ‘Small Business Rock Star’

A middle Georgia small business was selected as a 'Small Business Rock Star.'

One Middle Georgia Business was selected as a Small Business Rock StarSmall Business Rock StarsMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A middle Georgia small business was selected as a ‘Small Business Rock Star.’ The Georgia Department of Economic Development selected ‘Acres & Oak Kitchen’ in Macon for the honor. This is all in celebration of Georgia Small Business Week this week. The…

Macon-Bibb Fire Department prepares for new fire training facility

It was a bittersweet moment for the Macon-Bibb Fire Department on Wednesday.

Bibb County Fire Department hosts last burn at training facilityNew Fire Train Facility to be constructedMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It was a bittersweet moment for the Macon-Bibb Fire Department on Wednesday. The fire department lit its last fire at its fire training facility ahead of the facility’s demolition. A $2.8 million facility funded by Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax…

One act of kindness becomes nationwide challenge

Rodney Smith's life changed after he decided one day to get out out of his car to help an elderly man mow his lawn.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rodney Smith’s life changed after he decided one day to get out out of his car to help an elderly man mow his lawn. Smith was in college at the time, and soon decided to start the Raising Men and Women’s Lawn Care Service. The foundation provides lawn care for the elderly, disabled, single parents and…

Congressman Sanford Bishop presents checks in Macon

Georgia Congressman Sanford Bishop spent Wednesday in Middle Georgia with big checks in hand. 

Congressman Bishop presenting a check for $11,400,000 to Central Georgia Technical CollegeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Congressman Sanford Bishop spent Wednesday in Middle Georgia with big checks in hand.  He presented Central Georgia Technical College with a check for $11.4 million. The money comes from American Rescue Plan funds in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Congressman Bishop also presented checks…

Man arrested for drugs and guns while out on bond for similar charges

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 22 year-old has been arrested in connection to guns and drugs being found in the 700 block of Tidewater Circle. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, Investigators and members of the U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Task Force were executing a search warrant when they found a Taurus .38 revolver, 14 pounds of marijuana, materials…

The heatwave continues for Middle Georgia

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Another day with highs in the 90s awaits Middle Georgia this afternoon. Today There will be plenty of sunshine around Middle Georgia again this afternoon as the heat of summer draws on once again. High temperatures in all but two or three spots will be in the lower 90s this afternoon. Cloud fields will develop as…

Round two highlights and scores for GHSA baseball playoffs

Houston County ranks 12th nationally according to Perfect Game.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Round two action of the GHSA baseball playoffs kicked off today, and the nation’s 12th ranked team, the Houston County Bears, hosted the Cambridge Bears. After loading the bases in the bottom of the first, Houston County scored two runs to take a 2-0 lead. However, Cambridge hits a two-run home run to tie the game…

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office looking for man, woman in BP robbery

After they walked into the store, the man grabbed a money bag from the cashier area and put it under his shirt while the cashier was helping another customer.

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — On Tuesday afternoon, Monroe County deputies were dispatched to the BP on Rumble road in reference to a theft. Investigators say camera footage from the gas station shows an elderly black male and female get out of a white or silver Toyota Corolla. After they walked into the store, the man grabbed a money bag from…

Georgia Secretary of State says people came out in record numbers on first day of early voting

Early voting started Monday, and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says people came out in record numbers on the first day.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Early voting started Monday, and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says people came out in record numbers on the first day. Nearly 30,000 Georgians cast their ballots in-person on the first day of early voting. That’s about three times the amount of people that turned out to vote on the first day of early voting…

Staying hot with scattered storms Wednesday

It was a hot day in Middle Georgia, with Macon finally hitting the 90° mark this afternoon for the first time in 2022. We will be seeing a chance for a few showers overnight in the area, but expect partly cloudy skies through the morning. Highs will be warming to the low 90s once again across the area by Wednesday…

Herschel Walker makes campaign stop in Milledgeville

Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Herschel Walker made a stop in Milledgeville on Tuesday.

Herschel Walker Campaign Stop in MilledgevilleHerschel WalkerMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Herschel Walker made a stop in Milledgeville on Tuesday. Walker was born and raised in Wrightsville, about 45 miles from Milledgeville. We spoke with Walker about why he decided to run. He says there are several things he disagrees with and that he wants to…

Ocmulgee National and Historical Park honoring Native American history

John Brown and Pedro Zepeda will build a 13-foot canoe for the Ocmulgee National and Historical Park Visitors Center.

John Brown (Left) and Pedro Zepeda (right) working on the Ocmulgee National Historical Park CanoeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – John Brown and Pedro Zepeda will build a 13-foot canoe for the Ocmulgee National and Historical Park Visitors Center. Brown, who is part of the Muscogee Nation, says that before the removal of the Muscogee Nation from the park, canoe making was…

Houston County Schools getting head start in recruiting teachers

Like many school districts, the Houston County School District has a shortage of teachers, and it's hoping to fill those spots with former students.

Houston County School District holds future educator signing dayFuture Educator Signing DayPERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Like many school districts, the Houston County School District has a shortage of teachers. Leaders are hoping to fill those positions with former students. The Houston County School District held a Future Educator Signing day on Tuesday. 18 high school students took part. The goal is…

Middle Georgia professor, lawmaker react to leaked Supreme Court document

The unprecedented leak of a draft to strike down federal protections of abortion rights by the Supreme Court is on the forefront on many people's minds.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT )— The unprecedented leak of a draft to strike down federal protections of abortion rights by the Supreme Court is on the forefront on many people’s minds. Dr. John Hall, a political science professor with Middle Georgia State University, says while there can be changes from the first draft to the final opinion, he doesn’t expect many…

Warner Robins Police Department investigating after teen shot in the face

Officers say they responded to the 200 block of Terry Kay Circle in reference to an Aggravated Assault.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Police Department is investigating after a teenager was shot in the face Tuesday afternoon. Officers say they responded to the 200 block of Terry Kay Circle in reference to an Aggravated Assault. That’s where they found the 17-year-old male. He was taken to the hospital for treatment, and told police he was…