Crime, Featured, Laurens County, Local News, WMGT

Man with gun arrested at Dublin bank

When officers arrived on scene, they approached the suspect who briefly put his hands up. As officers approached though, he reached for an ar-15 rifle in the seat.
Haley Janes,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was arrested at the Morris State Bank in downtown Dublin Friday. Police say Tommy Green entered the bank around 9 a.m., and told employees he had been brought to the bank by Timar Loyd, who was sitting in the parking lot with a gun. Green said Loyd threatened to go inside if he didn’t…

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Crime, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Byron man sentenced to life in prison for 2017 shooting

62 year-old David Billings was convicted of Malice Murder, Felony Murder, and Aggravated Assault
Haley Janes,

BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man arrested for a murder in 2017 has been sentenced after a four day trial. According to a post from the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Facebook page, 62 year-old David Billings was convicted of Malice Murder, Felony Murder, and Aggravated Assault. Billings was sentenced to life with the possibility of parole. Billings was convicted…

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Bibb County, Business, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Local businesses prepare for Mother’s Day traffic

Mother's Day is happening next weekend,  and the National Retail Foundation says spending is expected to reach a record high of $31.7 billion this year.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mother’s Day is happening next weekend,  and the National Retail Foundation says spending is expected to reach a record high of $31.7 billion this year. Local businesses like Johnson’s Garden Center and Florist are already seeing orders come in. Florist Kristi Hightower says they have seen the effects of inflation, but there are plenty of options…

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Education, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Houston County kindergarten registration begins next week

School leaders say the registration process only takes a few minutes to complete. 
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Kindergarten Registration begins in Houston CountyKindergarten RegistrationWARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Kindergarten registration for the Houston County School District starts Monday. The district says it uses May as a kindergarten round up, as it helps encourage parents to register early. School leaders say the registration process only takes a few minutes to complete. Students currently enrolled in the Pre-K program will automatically…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon-Bibb partners with non-profit to host potato giveaway

If you drove by Carolyn Crayton Park on Friday, you probably noticed lots of potatoes.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Potato GiveawayPotato GiveawayMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — If you drove by Carolyn Crayton Park on Friday, you probably noticed lots of potatoes. Macon-Bibb partnered with Society of St. Andrew to host a potato giveaway. It was a way of addressing food insecurity in the county. More than 1,000 families received a bag of potatoes. Resident Cleona Smith isays she’s thankful for the…

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Featured, Laurens County, Local News

NFL Legend Peyton Manning honors Demaryius Thomas

Peyton Manning and the Peyback Foundation partnered with Georgia Tech to provide scholarships for students from Laurens County in honor of Demaryius Thomas.
Cameron Branscomb,

DEXTER, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Peyton Manning and the Peyback Foundation partnered with Georgia Tech to provide scholarships for students from Laurens County in honor of Demaryius Thomas. Demaryius Thomas, a Laurens County native and West Laurens High School graduate, died suddenly at the age 33 in December of 2021. Manning played alongside Thomas with the Denver Broncos for four years,…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News

L.H. Williams Elementary prepares for Georgia Milestones testing

L.H. Williams prepared for the Georgia Milestones test with a pre-test pep rally Friday.
Cameron Branscomb,

The pre-test Pep rally at LH Williams Elementary MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – L.H. Williams prepared for the Georgia Milestones test with a pre-test pep rally Friday. Starting Monday, students will be tested in three subjects: reading, math and science. For fifth grade students, the reading and math portion will go towards their ability for promotion to middle school. Third grade…
Featured, Local News, Wilcox County

Wilcox County man arrested following his 2-month-old’s hospitalization with multiple injuries

The Wilcox County Sheriff's Office says Jose Manuel Moreno of Pitts is being held in the Wilcox County Jail.
Tucker Sargent,

WILCOX COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Wilcox County man is now in custody after deputies say he caused injuries to his 2-month-old son that required the child to be hospitalized. A Wilcox County Sheriff’s Office news release says Jose Manuel Moreno of Pitts is being held in the Wilcox County Jail. Deputies say his 2-month-old child was admitted to Scottish…

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Local News, Weather

Pop-up showers and storms are likely this weekend

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Pop-up storms are returning to the forecast as a summertime pattern takes over in Middle Georgia heading into May. This Evening/Tonight Scattered clouds will continue to develop this afternoon around Middle Georgia as we go through the hottest part of the day. The chances for pop-up showers today remain extremely slim, however it is not completely…

Ask Angi: Spring Cleaning
Ask Angi

Ask Angi: Spring Cleaning

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Spring cleaning is a great way to get your home ready for guests, whether it be for Easter egg hunts or dinner parties. Mallory Micetich, a home care expert at Angi, is here to walk us through her spring cleaning regimen. “Spring cleaning can feel overwhelming, so I like to start by coming up with a game plan,”…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Fatal single car accident on I-16

One person dead, one injured.
41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— An accident on I-16 near Ocmulgee East Boulevard has killed a man and sent his wife to the hospital. According to Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones, the couple from Mecca Georgia identified as 47 year old Terry Edwards and his wife 51 year old Vickie Edwards lost control of their vehicle around 6am on I-16. The crash…
Crime, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Houston County DA’s Office offering $8K for tips in cold case

Warner Robins Police say Clarence Hardison was found beaten and strangled in his home on sun valley drive in 2001.
Clayton Poulnott,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Houston County District Attorney’s Office is offering an $8,000 reward for tips that lead to an arrest in an unsolved homicide case. Warner Robins Police say Clarence Hardison was found beaten and strangled in his home on sun valley drive in 2001. Investigators say his home was ransacked, and robbery is a possible motive. If…

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Business, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Business owners share thoughts on Warner Robins downtown development

"They need to give us a facelift, just like Perry has done, just like Macon has done. I don't think knocking it down is the answer."
Ariel Schiller,

File: April 2022WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Warner Robins leader have talked about creating a downtown for many years, with discussions being centered around Commercial Circle. Carmen Antonio is the owner of West End Frames and Still Life Cocktail Club. She says downtown doesn’t need to be built from scratch, because it already exists. “They need to give us a facelift,…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Anchor Tucker Sargent celebrates 10 years with 41NBC

Tucker Sargent joined the 41NBC news team in April 2012.
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – 41NBC is celebrating evening anchor Tucker Sargent and his 10 years on air in Middle Georgia. Tucker Sargent joined the 41NBC news team in April 2012 as a news reporter. He then moved to Sports Director and later Evening Anchor. Tucker graduated from Danville High School in 2007. He then attended Troy University in 2011 and…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

HomeFirst to host free, virtual Homebuyer Education Workshop

If your dream is to own a home, the non-profit 'HomeFirst Housing Resources' in Macon wants to help you.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Homefirst housing resource to offer free Home buyer education workshopHomebuyer Education WorkshopMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — If your dream is to own a home, the non-profit ‘HomeFirst Housing Resources’ in Macon wants to help you. It’s hosting a free virtual Homebuyer Education Workshop with the help of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity and Delta Sigma Theta sorority. They’ll answer any questions you may…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

W.S. Hutchings College and Career Academy to add mobile food truck learning lab

Students in the culinary program at W.S. Hutchings College and Career Academy will get the opportunity to add another skill to their resume: entrepreneur.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

W.S Hutchings College and Career academy getting a Mobile Food Truck Learning LabMobile Food Truck Learning LabMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Students in the culinary program at W.S. Hutchings College and Career Academy will get the opportunity to add another skill to their resume: entrepreneur. Right now, students are learning the ins and outs of running a café, but soon they’ll…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon Arts Alliance hosting ceramic art exhibit this week

The Macon Arts Alliance is hosting the 17th annual Fired Works exhibit this week.
Cameron Branscomb,

Art at the Fired Works ExhibitMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Arts Alliance is hosting the 17th annual Fired Works exhibit this week. Artists from around Georgia are getting to put their ceramic sculptures up for sale. The exhibit is one of the Macon Arts Alliance’s biggest fundraisers. It raises $40,000 in commission for artists involved. “A lot of these…

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Georgia News, Laurens County, Local Sports, National Sports, Sports

Peyton Manning honors Demaryius Thomas through a scholarship endowment

Manning and Thomas were teammates on the Denver Broncos from 2012-15.
Shaaz Peerani,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Former Denver Broncos quarterback and Hall of Famer Peyton Manning has created a scholarship endowment in honor of his friend and former Denver Broncos teammate Demaryius Thomas. Thomas passed away unexpectedly in December of 2021 at the age of 33. To honor his life, Manning created the Demaryius A. Thomas Scholarship Endowment at Georgia Tech through…

Mom To Mom: Sour Grapes Prank
Entertainment, Featured, Mom to Mom

Mom to Mom: Sour Grapes Prank

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Do you have kids who like to prank you with very sour candy? Today’s sweet treat might just give them a taste of their own medicine using grapes and starburst gelatin mix! Starburst makes a lot of gelatin mixtures so you have plenty of options to choose from! Once you have decided on what flavors you want, put…

Living Well With Troy Thompson: Dealing With Cellulite
Featured, Living Well

Living Well with Troy Thompson: Dealing with Cellulite

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Today Troy Thompson and resident Dermatologist Dr. Anna M. Pare discuss what cellulite is, and if you’re looking to help scale back on it, what treatments can you get? Cellulite is the dimpling on the back of the thighs and is mostly related to genetics. It is influenced by diet and hormone changes which can either increase or…