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Milledgeville Police provide update on effectiveness of school zone safety cameras on Highway 49

The school zone speed cameras on Highway 49 have been up and running for two months now.

January 10, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

School Zone Cameras UpdateMilledgeville Police DepartmentMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The school zone speed cameras on Highway 49 have been up and running for two months now. The goal for the cameras is to reduce speed and improve the safety of the students that attend Baldwin High School. Residents, however, say they are still seeing drivers speed through the school zone….

Bibb County teacher gets special sendoff from students ahead of deployment

Veterans Elementary School students said a special goodbye to one of their own Monday morning.

January 10, 2022

Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Veterans Elementary School students said a special goodbye to one of their own Monday morning. Math teacher Samuel Mike, who is also a sergeant in the United States Army, is being deployed to Poland in the coming weeks. Students lined the halls to show their teacher how much he means to them. The kids held up…

Georgia’s 2022 Legislative Session begins, local lawmakers talk goals

Middle Georgia lawmakers shared Monday what they're hoping to accomplish during the 2022 Legislative Session.

January 10, 2022

Ariel Schiller,

There isn’t usually so much excitement in the air, but there was Monday. Many lawmakers were dressed in red and black in honor of the Georgia Bulldogs taking on the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game in Indianapolis, Indiana. While the excitement of the game was on everyone’s mind, the House and Senate did have…

Macon-Bibb’s new Covid-19 testing sites now open

Two new Covid-19 testing facilities opened in Macon Monday.

January 10, 2022

Cameron Branscomb,

The line for Covid testing at the old Macon Health Department buildingOne location opened in the the former health department building, located at 171 Emery Hwy. The other is located on the north side of Macon Mall. Officials say they detected 20 positive cases within the first three hours of the facilities opening. Both facilities offer free rapid result testing…

BS Report: January 10th – It’s Game Day!!!

Bill Shanks is in Indianapolis for the much anticipated National Championship game, Georgia vs. Alabama.

January 10, 2022

David Tufts,

Bill Shanks is in Indianapolis for the much anticipated National Championship game, Georgia vs. Alabama. Hear what he has to say about the matchup and how we might see history made this year. Categories: Sports

UPDATE: Columbus Road shooting victim identified

The person was found after the report of "someone down."

January 10, 2022

Peyton Lewis,

UPDATE (1/10) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office announced the shooting victim was 52-year-old Troy Eric Sandifer. Macon-Bibb Deputy Coroner Miley told the sheriff’s office the next of kin has been notified. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of a person who was fatally shot in the 3100 block of Columbus Road. The call…

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Teen brothers involved in shooting on Sunday afternoon, Aggravated Assault investigation underway

January 10, 2022

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A shooting on Walnut Street near Forest Avenue on Sunday afternoon, January 9, has led to an aggravated assault investigation involving two teen brothers and others. According to a release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, 17 year-olds Jaleel and Jameel Fryer were walking down Walnut Street around 4:00 p.m. when they began shooting towards a…

Restaurant on Pio Nono Ave. in Macon robbed

January 10, 2022

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- An armed man walked into the JJ Fish and Chicken Restaurant on Pio Nono Avenue in Macon and robbed it. It happened just before 11 P.M. Saturday. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the man came in with a gun, demanded money, took cash, then ran away towards Guy Paine Road. If you have any information, you’re…

North Macon cell phone store robbed

January 10, 2022

41NBC Web Producer,

According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, it happened around 6 P.M. Saturday at the Metro PCS store on Tom Hill Senior Boulevard. When the women came in, one of them had a gun and demanded money. The clerk ran away, and the women took money from the register. No one was injured. This incident is under investigation. Anyone with…

Governor Kemp talks goals if re-elected

Governor Kemp hosted a Zoom press conference with Macon media outlets Friday as he prepares to defend his office in the Republican primary in May.

January 7, 2022

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Governor Kemp hosted a Zoom press conference with Macon media outlets Friday as he prepares to defend his office in the Republican primary in May. We asked him about his goals if he’s re-elected. He says he kept his word on many of the things he ran on like pro-life legislation, teacher pay raises and expanding…

Centerville Police Department retires K-9 Kali

It might sound strange, but some dogs have to wake up and go to work just like the rest of us.

January 7, 2022

Ariel Schiller,

CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It might sound strange, but some dogs have to wake up and go to work just like the rest of us. We’re talking about K-9 officers, of course, but working a job also means an eventual retirement. That’s exactly what the Centerville Police Department granted 8-year-old K-9 Kali. Centerville Police Chief Cedric Duncan says the time…

Centerville Police Department working toward state certification

The Centerville Police Department is working to get certified through the Georgia Association of Chiefs.

January 7, 2022

Ariel Schiller,

CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Centerville Police Department is working to get certified through the Georgia Association of Chiefs. If the department receives the certification, it will become a certified agency through the state. Chief Cedric Duncan says the process can take up to three years, but it ensures departments have the best practices. He says the certification would also…

Macon-Bibb announces new Covid-19 testing facilities

Macon-Bibb County announced Friday the opening of two new Covid-19 testing facilities.

January 7, 2022

Cameron Branscomb,

District 3 Commissioner Elaine LucasMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County announced Friday the opening of two new Covid-19 testing facilities. One will be located in the old Health Department building at 171 Emery Hwy. The other will be located on the north side of Macon Mall. The announcement comes as Covid-19 cases continue to rise in middle Georgia. Macon-Bibb County…

2021 Cherry Blossom Queen returns to Rutland High School

2021 Cherry Blossom Queen Alicia Ford returned to Rutland High School Friday to speak to the senior class girls.

January 7, 2022

Cameron Branscomb,

Alicia Ford speaking at Rutland High SchoolMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- 2021 Cherry Blossom Queen Alicia Ford returned to Rutland High School Friday to speak to the senior class girls. Ford spoke about her experience as Cherry Blossom Queen. Ford is now a sophomore at Wesleyan College. “It’s a huge honor,” she said Friday. “I actually went to Rutland Middle School, and…

Cool Saturday, Rain returns late this weekend

January 7, 2022

Cecilia Reeves,

Clear skies and cool temperatures are the name of the game across Middle Georgia as we cool into the 20s tonight. Through the day Saturday we will be a bit slow to warm up, but highs will eventually get to the mid 50s. By late Saturday afternoon we will start to see an increase in our cloud cover ahead of…

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Man and Woman arrested in connection to personal armed robbery in Macon

January 7, 2022

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man and a woman have been arrested in connection to a personal armed robbery that happened at Tom’s Food Mart on PioNono Avenue on Thursday night around 10:30 p.m. According to a release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, it was reported to investigators that a male victim pulled into the parking lot of Tom’s…

Mary Persons and Jackson High School basketball games to be played to empty stands due to risk of violence

January 7, 2022

Haley Janes,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mary Persons and Jackson High School basketball games scheduled for Friday evening on January 7th will be played with no fans in the gym. According to a release from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the decision to make the games go with empty stands was based on information from multiple sources (including the Monroe County…

UPDATE: Arrest made in Arizona for Vidalia double shooting

January 7, 2022

Haley Janes,

UPDATE (1/12/22): The mother, Pamela, who was in critical condition at the hospital passed away from her wounds. The GBI has released an update, saying that 27 year-old Joshua Sanders of Birmingham, AL, has been arrested in connection to the shooting deaths of Latorey and Pamela Harden. Sanders was arrested on outstanding warrants for aggravated assault, felony murder, possession of…

Governor Brian Kemp makes 4 judicial appointments, intends to appoint a District Attorney for Houston Judicial Circuit

January 7, 2022

Haley Janes,

Governor Brian Kemp announced four judicial appointments and his intentions to appoint a district attorney for the Houston County Judicial Circuit on January 7th. According to a release from Kemp’s office, Judge Charles E. Bailey will fill the seat on the DeKalb County State Court, Ana Maria Martinez will fill the seat on the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit, Judge Richard Read…

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Six arrested in Macon on gun and drug charges; Two of which are juveniles

January 7, 2022

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Six people were arrested by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Gang Unit and S.W.A.T. Team after narcotics search warrant executed on January 6th led to the discovery of 3 handguns, 2 of which were stolen, over a pound of marijuana, digital scales, and packaging materials. Among those arrested were: 28 year-old Deontress Marquis Moore 19 year-old…

Cherry Blossom Festival announces first headliner

January 7, 2022

Brandon Long,

The Cherry Blossom Festival announces Walker Hayes as the first of three major headliners to perform at the 40th Cherry Blossom Festival. Hayes will perform on the Coca-Cola Entertainment Stage at Carolyn Crayton Park on Saturday, March 19, 2022. (Photo provided by Cherry Blossom Festival)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Country music artist Walker Hayes will be one of the headliners at this…

Rant and Rave: January 6th – Championship Breakdown

Georgia and Alabama are ready to face off for the college football national championship.

January 6, 2022

David Tufts,

It’s almost time for Georgia and Alabama to meet up once again, this time the national title is on the line and nothing is left on the table. Bill Shanks and Tucker Sargent give us a breakdown of both teams and why this game is going to come down to the wire. Categories: Sports

Atlanta Motor Speedway reconfiguration complete, NASCAR set to visit in March

It's the first major reconfiguration at the track since 1997.

January 6, 2022

Shaaz Peerani,

HAMPTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atlanta Motor Speedway recently went through its first major reconfiguration since 1997. Crews narrowed the track’s racing surface from 55 feet to 40 feet in most areas, increased the track banking to 28 degrees from 24 degrees, added technology to help dry the surface much quicker and also resurfaced the entire track’s asphalt. NASCAR Cup Series…

Proposed Constitutional Carry law: What it means for Middle Georgia

A proposed law aims to eliminate the need for a Weapons Carry License in Georgia.

January 6, 2022

Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Howard Reed has been a gun owner for more than 40 years. He says his love for collecting guns motivated him to open a gun store in Macon 20 years ago. As someone who handles guns every day, he’s hoping it becomes simpler for others, too. “I would say in a heartbeat that if it was…

Milledgeville Police provide update on effectiveness of school zone safety cameras on Highway 49

The school zone speed cameras on Highway 49 have been up and running for two months now.

Bibb County teacher gets special sendoff from students ahead of deployment

Veterans Elementary School students said a special goodbye to one of their own Monday morning.

Georgia’s 2022 Legislative Session begins, local lawmakers talk goals

Middle Georgia lawmakers shared Monday what they're hoping to accomplish during the 2022 Legislative Session.

Macon-Bibb’s new Covid-19 testing sites now open

Two new Covid-19 testing facilities opened in Macon Monday.

BS Report: January 10th – It’s Game Day!!!

Bill Shanks is in Indianapolis for the much anticipated National Championship game, Georgia vs. Alabama.

UPDATE: Columbus Road shooting victim identified

The person was found after the report of "someone down."

Teen brothers involved in shooting on Sunday afternoon, Aggravated Assault investigation underway

Restaurant on Pio Nono Ave. in Macon robbed

North Macon cell phone store robbed

Governor Kemp talks goals if re-elected

Governor Kemp hosted a Zoom press conference with Macon media outlets Friday as he prepares to defend his office in the Republican primary in May.

Centerville Police Department retires K-9 Kali

It might sound strange, but some dogs have to wake up and go to work just like the rest of us.

Centerville Police Department working toward state certification

The Centerville Police Department is working to get certified through the Georgia Association of Chiefs.

Macon-Bibb announces new Covid-19 testing facilities

Macon-Bibb County announced Friday the opening of two new Covid-19 testing facilities.

2021 Cherry Blossom Queen returns to Rutland High School

2021 Cherry Blossom Queen Alicia Ford returned to Rutland High School Friday to speak to the senior class girls.

Cool Saturday, Rain returns late this weekend

Man and Woman arrested in connection to personal armed robbery in Macon

Mary Persons and Jackson High School basketball games to be played to empty stands due to risk of violence

UPDATE: Arrest made in Arizona for Vidalia double shooting

Governor Brian Kemp makes 4 judicial appointments, intends to appoint a District Attorney for Houston Judicial Circuit

Six arrested in Macon on gun and drug charges; Two of which are juveniles

Cherry Blossom Festival announces first headliner

Rant and Rave: January 6th – Championship Breakdown

Georgia and Alabama are ready to face off for the college football national championship.

Atlanta Motor Speedway reconfiguration complete, NASCAR set to visit in March

It's the first major reconfiguration at the track since 1997.

Proposed Constitutional Carry law: What it means for Middle Georgia

A proposed law aims to eliminate the need for a Weapons Carry License in Georgia.

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