Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Bicyclist dies after collision with tractor trailer

It happened just before 5:30 Wednesday night at the intersection of Broadway and Mead Road.
Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (5/26) – Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones tells 41NBC the bicyclist involved in the accident, now identified as 62-year-old Melvin Butler, died from his injuries around 9 p.m. Wednesday. ORIGINAL STORY (5/25): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A bicyclist is in critical condition at the hospital after an incident Wednesday night involving a tractor trailer. It happened at the intersection of…
Across Georgia Sports, Local Sports, Sports

Macon Bacon hire first female coach in Coastal Plain League history

"It's an interesting job to get into as a female. You don't see many of them in the industry."
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Before Coastal Plain League play even begins, the Macon Bacon have made history by signing the first-ever female coach in the league. Kianna Jones, a redshirt sophomore on UNC-Chapel Hill’s softball team, joins the Bacon as the bench coach and will oversee the baseball analytics and coach the bases. This is a momentous time for the…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful honors community members

Executive Director for KMBB, Asha Ellen, said Macon is full of people who want to help.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful and Macon-Bibb County, honored community members for their work. Executive Director for KMBB, Asha Ellen, said Macon is full of people who want to help. “We are a community of loving and giving people and we all have a heart for serving in our community and keeping our community safe and clean,” said Ellen….

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Local News, Weather

Severe storms possible Thursday

Cecilia Reeves,

We have been dealing with showers and storms each day this week in Middle Georgia, but Thursday will bring a more organized system into the area. The Storm Prediction Center has our viewing area outlined in a level 1 threat zone for severe storms tomorrow, through Friday morning. You will need to stay weather aware, and have ways to get…

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Bibb County, Business, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon-Bibb County sues Macon Inn

This is the fourth motel the county has filed a lawsuit against.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County is suing Macon Inn on Riverside Drive, citing criminal activity and emergency calls coming from the property. This is the fourth motel the county has filed a lawsuit against. The other three are Bridgeview Inn And Suites on Harrison Road, Red Carpet Inn on Riverside Drive and America’s Best Value Inn and Suites on…

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Bibb County, Featured, Georgia News, Health, Health & Fitness, Local News, Medical, WMGT

Blood donations needed heading into summer

Blood donations have picked up in recent months but not enough to be fully back to normal.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Blood donations have picked up in recent months but not enough to be fully back to normal. According to Evan Peterson, Regional Communications Manager for the Red Cross of Georgia, the Red Cross likes to see a five day supply of blood, and right now, they’re at a three day supply. “There is still a significant need…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Bibb County Schools Superintendent reflects on time in position

"I'm going to miss seeing the progress that's being made, knowing that I was a part of that in helping in some way," Dr. Curtis Jones said.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Bibb County School District Dr. Curtis Jones reflects on years as SuperintendentSuperintendent Dr. Curtis JonesMACON, Georgia (41 NBC/WMGT) — From being named National Superintendent of the Year to facing Covid-19 in the classroom, Bibb County School District Superintendent Dr. Curtis Jones has faced a lot. Dr. Jones announced in September of 2021 he would retire at the end of the…
Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

Macon Inn on Riverside Drive becomes 4th hotel in string of suits filed by Macon-Bibb for being the center of illegal activity

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb has filed suit in superior court against a fourth hotel for being the center of illegal activity in Macon. Macon Bibb has filed against the owners, agents, and corporations of the Macon Inn off of Riverside Drive due to the amount of criminal activity, emergency calls, and other reports there in an effort to end…

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Crime, Featured, Monroe County

Thomaston man arrested for child molestation and child cruelty

Haley Janes,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Thomaston man has been arrested in connection to child molestation and cruelty charges– he was an employee of the Upson County School System. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says Jared Latrell Jordan of Thomaston was arrested for Child Molestation, Incest, Sexual Battery, and Cruelty to Children in the first degree on Tuesday May 24th. Jordan…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Man charged with murder in Macon woman’s shooting death

Jackson is charged with murder in connection to the shooting death of Gabrilla Harris.
Tucker Sargent,

Corey Jackson (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (5/25):  The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has charged Jackson with murder in connection to the shooting death of Gabrilla Harris. UPDATE (10:30 p.m.) – Corey Deshawn Jackson, the man deputies identified as a person of interest in a Macon woman’s shooting death early Saturday, is now in custody. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Rain chances are down for today

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rain chances are lower this afternoon while Georgia awaits tomorrow’s cold front. Today Cloud cover will dominate the Peach State once again this afternoon. Highs will climb into the mid to upper 80s with a very slim possibility that a spot may reach 90. The wind will be quite breeze from the southeast as it comes…

Morning Business Report
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: FTC investigates whether merger contributed to baby formula shortage

Edward Smart,

The FTC is investigating whether mergers in the baby formula industry contributed to the current shortage. The typical car you’ll find on the street is getting older, averaging 12.2 years on average. Ford Motor will pay $19 million to resolve allegations it falsely advertised real-world fuel economy and payload capacity for hybrids and pickup trucks. Record-high levels of Americans leaving…

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Crime, Featured, Local News

Atlanta woman charged with DUI, vehicular homicide, and more after traffic collision leaves man dead

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A traffic collision that took place just after 6 p.m. at Monroe Street on Georgia Avenue left a Lizella man dead. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, 33 year-old Tiffany Sayers of Atlanta was driving a Nissan Frontier with her 6 year-old daughter present in the vehicle on Monroe  Street. Sayers failed to stop at…

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Bibb County, Education, Local News

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority teaches elementary students importance of saving

Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Members of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated visited Alexander II Math and Science Magnet school as a part of their Wee Savers program. Started in the late 1980s, the program teaches young students about money management. Students from Alexander II received apple-shaped banks from MidSouth Community Federal Credit Union, where for more than two weeks students saved…

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Elections, Featured, Georgia News, Local News, Politics

Election Analysis: NBC’s Chuck Todd looks ahead to November as Georgia primary races take shape

41NBC Anchor Shelby Coates received some election insight from Todd
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC.WMGT) – With several key races on the ballot, all eyes are on Georgia this Primary Election Day. Heading into Tuesday, 41NBC Anchor Shelby Coates received some election insight from NBC News Political Director and moderator for Meet the Press Chuck Todd. Todd shares his take on Georgia’s race for governor and the U.S. Senate seat up for…
Local Sports, Sports

Kevin Soine returns to the Macon Bacon as the head coach

Macon Bacon begin their season on Thursday.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Bacon’s opening night is four days away, and a familiar face is leading the team this season. Former Bacon assistant coach Kevin Soine returns to Macon, this time as the head coach. Soine was a part of the 2020 staff during the Bacon’s championship season. Last year, he led Holly Springs to its first-ever…

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Local News, Weather

Some strong storms possible Tuesday

Cecilia Reeves,

It was a stormy day in Middle Georgia, as a low pressure system pushed north from the Gulf of Mexico. This system brought heavy rain and some gusty winds to the area, but has since pushed out. A few showers will be possible overnight, but storm activity should be done for the evening. Tuesday will be another warm and muggy…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

MTA adds new stops to give over 5,000 residents access to its services

MTA made the announcement on Monday, stating the 'Bellevue Route' will now become 'Bellevue Kroger,' effective June 1.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Photo of MTA logoMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Macon-Bibb Transit Authority is making changes to one of its bus routes. This will give access to more than 5,000 residents in north Macon. MTA made the announcement on Monday, stating the ‘Bellevue Route’ will now become ‘Bellevue Kroger,’ effective June 1. The route will include new stops on Zebulon Road, the Rescue Mission of…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

New boutique hotel coming to downtown Macon

Newtown Macon and the Moonhanger Group have partnered to bring the Woodward Hotel to downtown Macon.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Newtown Macon and the Moonhanger Group have partnered to bring the Woodward Hotel to downtown Macon. The hotel, which will feature a literature theme, will consist of nine rooms and a bar. Each room will have an assortment of books as well as spaces to write and read. The hotel will be located on Second Street….

Houston County Schools
Education, Featured, Health, Health & Fitness, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Houston County Schools hands out mental health first aid kits to students and teachers

Houston County Schools, Project Aware and Mental Health First Aid partnered to make mental health first aid kits for students and teachers to go home with this summer. 
Ariel Schiller,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It’s the last week of school, and it’s also near the end of Mental Health Awareness Month.  That’s why Houston County Schools, Project Aware and Mental Health First Aid partnered to make mental health first aid kits for students and teachers to go home with this summer.  Tangela Brice, Project Aware Coordinator for Houston County…

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Crime, Featured, Jones County, Local News

Jones County man arrested in child sexual exploitation case

GBI agents executed a residential search warrant May 17th
Shelby Coates,

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cyber tips lead to the arrest of a Jones County man in an on-going sexual exploitation of children investigation. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested 50-year-old David Allen Dillard of Macon. Dillard faces the following charges: Two counts of Sexual Exploitation of Children (Possession of Child Pornography) Two counts of Sexual Exploitation of Children (Distribution of…

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Bibb County, Business, Featured, Local News

Venue management team approved for Macon amphitheater project

Construction at the Macon Mall site started February 2022
Shelby Coates,

Amphitheater construction moving forwardAmphitheaterMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon amphitheater project now has a management team that promises to bring the venue to life. The Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority (UDA) voted unanimously to approve OVG360 for the job. OVG360 is the current management company for the Macon Coliseum and Macon City Auditorium. “The UDA is looking forward to working…