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Bibb County Sheriff’s Office shares holiday scams to be aware of

"Something I wasn't very aware of is that bail bonding scams are out there now," said Captain George Meadows.

December 20, 2021

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The holidays are a time to be with family and give gifts. For some though, the holidays can end in a scam. Whether you’re shopping online or right from your phone, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office reports people falling for scams they may not even know of. “Something I wasn’t very aware of is that bail bonding scams…

Witherite Law Group, Overtyme keeps students fed during winter break

December 20, 2021

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Students in Bibb County may be out of school for winter break, but they won’t be left without a warm meal. Witherite Law Group partnered with Overtyme Bar and Grill in Macon, to provide free meals to all Bibb County students on Monday. They prepared 100 meals that included: a corn dog, tater tots, applesauce, and a drink….

Tuesday brings cold and rainy weather to Middle Georgia

December 20, 2021

Cecilia Reeves,

This week in Middle Georgia has started cold with highs in the low 50s and mostly cloudy skies today. Overnight rain will be moving north into Middle Georgia from an area of low pressure in the Gulf of Mexico. Rain will be widespread by tomorrow morning, and will likely stick around through early afternoon. We will be staying well north…

Baldwin Superintendent, Dr. Noris Price, finalist for 2022 National Superintendent of the Year

December 20, 2021

Haley Janes,

Dr. Noris Price wins Georgia Superintendent of the yearGeorgia Superintendent of the yearMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Dr. Noris Price, recently named the 2022 Georgia Superintendent of the Year, is now a finalist in the running to become the AASA’s 2022 National Superintendent of the Year. The Baldwin County Board of Education says in a press release that Price is among…

Senator Johnny Isakson dead at 76

December 20, 2021

41NBC Web Producer,

Former Senator Johnny Isakson has passed away at the age of 76. According to his son, the Georgia politician died quietly in his home in Atlanta early Sunday morning. Isakson served the state in the U.S. Senate for nearly 15 years. Governor Brian Kemp released a statement saying that “Georgia has lost a giant” and “One of its greatest statesmen”….

Deadlines approaching to ship gifts in time for Christmas

Macon's Post Master says you should keep shipping deadlines in mind to ensure your gifts arrive on time.

December 17, 2021

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The clock is ticking until Christmas Day, and sending your last minute gifts can’t wait. Macon Post Master, Charles Delae, says his staff is ready to send your goods on their way. “There should be no issues this year,” he said. “We’ve had issues in the past, but this year we’ve put contingencies in place to…

Robins Air Force Base hosts ‘Holiday Gate Blitz’ send off

Colonel Duarte says the last two years were tough, and they wanted to remind people there's HOPE.

December 17, 2021

Ariel Schiller,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Members of Team Robins got a special send off while leaving the base to celebrate the holidays with loved ones. Robins leadership and the Integrated Resilience and Prevention office held a ‘Holiday Gate Blitz’ Friday. There was cheering, music, and motivational signs that read Honk for HOPE, which stands for Help is available, Opportunities exist, People…

‘Drive Sober Get Pulled Over’ to resume for holidays

The Governor's Office of Highway Safety, Georgia State Patrol and other agencies began their annual 'Drive Sober Get Pulled Over' campaign Tuesday.

December 17, 2021

Ariel Schiller,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, Georgia State Patrol and other agencies began their annual ‘Drive Sober Get Pulled Over’ campaign Tuesday. The program reminds drivers to never drink and drive ahead of the Christmas and New Year’s Eve holidays. Allen Poole, Director of the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, says if alcohol is involved…

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Macon Rec. Center holds annual Christmas luncheon for senior citizens

The luncheon provided a variety of foods, bingo, and live entertainment.

December 17, 2021

Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT)- The Frank Johnson Recreation Center held its 18th annual senior citizens Christmas luncheon. Melvin Flowers began the tradition to show his appreciation for senior citizens. “They get lonely and they need something to do they need attention and this is something, we going to be seniors one day , they look forward to it and I do…

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Judge dismisses petition against Fort Valley mayor-elect Jeffery Lundy

Jeffery Lundy was sworn in Friday after a hearing declared he is eligible to be mayor.

December 17, 2021

Cameron Branscomb,

Jeffery Lundy being sworn in as Mayor of Fort ValleyFORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Jeffery Lundy was sworn in Friday after a hearing declared he is eligible to be mayor. A petition was brought against Lundy, arguing that Lundy is ineligible to be mayor, stating that Lundy lives outside of the city limits of Fort Valley. Judge Jimmy Brown ruled…

Dublin gets first ABA Therapy Center to help children with autism

The center was established to help families who have autistic children.

December 17, 2021

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Dublin gets first ABA Therapy CenterABA Therapy DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — There’s a new Applied Behavioral Analysis program in Dublin. The center was established to help families who have autistic children. The Essential Pieces ABA Therapy Center is currently serving five children, but 15 are on the waiting list due to lack of staff at the center. “We’re an actual…

Family Dollar in Macon robbed at gunpoint

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says a man entered the store with a gun, and demanded money from the clerk.

December 17, 2021

Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that took place on Friday night. It happened just after 9:00 p.m. at the Family Dollar on Shurling Drive. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says a man entered the store with a gun, and demanded money from the clerk. After getting cash, he ran out of…

Macon man hit, killed while crossing Gray Highway Friday night

A Macon man was killed Friday night while walking across Gray Highway.

December 17, 2021

Tucker Sargent,

It happened just after 7:30 near the highway’s intersection with Sanford Drive, according to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release. The victim, 63-year-old Broderick Jerome Linder was taken to Atrium Health Navicent, The Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. The vehicle, a Chevy Equinox driven by a 22-year-old Gray woman, was traveling south on Gray Highway. The incident…

More rain is on the way this weekend

December 17, 2021

Aaron Lowery,

Tonight Cloudy skies will stick around Middle GA as temperatures fall into the low 60s and upper 50s. A few isolated showers will be possible throughout the overnight hours. Winds will predominantly blow from the south-southeast at about 5 mph. Tomorrow The clouds will go nowhere as Saturday begins, but winds from the south-southwest at 7-12 mph will keep things…

Firehouse Subs in Macon collecting funds for tornado victims

Each Macon location has a box where you can make a donation.

December 17, 2021

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Firehouse Subs locations in Macon are collecting money to help those impacted by last weekends deadly tornado. The tornado impacted people in Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi and Illinois. The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has donated $25,000 to the American Red Cross so far. Now, with the help of Macon, they’re hoping to collect even more money….

Armed Robbery at Crawford County Dollar General; suspect unidentified

December 17, 2021

Haley Janes,

ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Thursday morning, an armed robbery took place in Crawford County that has led the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office on an investigation to find the suspect behind the incident. According to a press release from the CCSO, a call came in concerning an armed robbery at the Dollar General on Marshall Mill Road around 9:30 a.m. When…

Man wanted for forgery after faking identity and cashing counterfeit checks

December 17, 2021

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man is wanted for forgery after assuming the identity of an account holder at a bank and cashing several counterfeit checks. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office sent out a press release saying that they’re asking for the public’s help in finding the man behind this incident, which took place on September 20th, 2021, at the…

Attempted bank robbery in Warner Robins leads to arrest in Walmart

December 17, 2021

Haley Janes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An attempted armed robbery at the Wells Fargo Bank on Watson Blvd. led to an arrest at Walmart on Thursday morning, December 16, 2021. According to a media release from the Warner Robins Police Department, a woman wearing a Halloween mask resembling a robot entered the Wells Fargo Bank at around 11:31 a.m. making the…

The 12 Days of ‘Catmas’

41NBC presents 12 adoptable cats from the Bibb County Animal Shelter

December 17, 2021

Haley Janes,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Looking to gain a furry friend this Holiday season? 41NBC is bringing you 12 different adoptable cats from the Bibb County Animal Shelter that are looking for a forever home. We will be posting new cats daily counting towards Christmas, so check back with us to see what new friend we’re featuring each day. In the 12 Days…

Rain chances return Friday with warmer temps

December 16, 2021

Cecilia Reeves,

After a chilly day in Middle Georgia we are seeing pretty stagnant temps tonight thanks to dense fog and cloud cover. Fog will continue to hang around into early Friday, finally subsiding through the late morning. Highs will be warming into the 70s even with mostly cloudy skies. Scattered showers will be possible, especially during the evening as a cold…

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Macon home hit by 30 rounds of gunfire overnight

Fred Hodges and and his 90 year old mother were inside the house when it happened.

December 16, 2021

Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- A Macon home was hit by 30 rounds of gunfire just after midnight on Thursday. Fred Hodges and and his 90 year old mother were inside the house when it happened. Hodges thinks that it’s a case of confusion. He said they’ve lived there for 64 years and have never had a problem. Hodges told us he reached…

Demaryius Thomas’ funeral scheduled for Saturday in Laurens County

Funeral services for Laurens County native and former NFL star Demaryius Thomas are set for Saturday at West Laurens High School.

December 16, 2021

Tucker Sargent,

MGNDUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Funeral services for Laurens County native and former NFL star Demaryius Thomas are set for Saturday at West Laurens High School. Thomas, who died this week at his home in Roswell, attended West Laurens before playing college football at Georgia Tech. He then spent 10 seasons in the NFL, most of which were played with the…

Macon-Bibb Fire Department investigating 4 fires within 24 hours

The Macon-Bibb Fire Department is determining whether or not the fires were set intentionally.

December 16, 2021

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Macon-Bibb Fire Department is investigating four different fires that happened within 24 hours of each other. All four fires took place within a half-mile radius of Eisenhower Parkway. According to a statement from the fire department, the first three fires happened on December 14th. At around 6:10 p.m. they responded to a structure fire call at…

Three arrested on drug, theft charges after 160 items found

Investigators then searched the property of the home and found a stolen Harley Davidson motorcycle, two utility trailers, four wheelers, and more tools.

December 15, 2021

Clayton Poulnott,

DANVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)—Twiggs County Investigators arrested three men after a search warrant turned up drugs and stolen items. The Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office says investigators were searching a home at 6337 US GA HWY 358 in Danville on Wednesday, for stolen items from a local Dollar General store. During a search of inside the home, they found methamphetamine and drug…

"Something I wasn't very aware of is that bail bonding scams are out there now," said Captain George Meadows.

Macon's Post Master says you should keep shipping deadlines in mind to ensure your gifts arrive on time.

Colonel Duarte says the last two years were tough, and they wanted to remind people there's HOPE.

The Governor's Office of Highway Safety, Georgia State Patrol and other agencies began their annual 'Drive Sober Get Pulled Over' campaign Tuesday.

The luncheon provided a variety of foods, bingo, and live entertainment.

Jeffery Lundy was sworn in Friday after a hearing declared he is eligible to be mayor.

The center was established to help families who have autistic children.

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says a man entered the store with a gun, and demanded money from the clerk.

A Macon man was killed Friday night while walking across Gray Highway.

Each Macon location has a box where you can make a donation.

41NBC presents 12 adoptable cats from the Bibb County Animal Shelter

Fred Hodges and and his 90 year old mother were inside the house when it happened.

Funeral services for Laurens County native and former NFL star Demaryius Thomas are set for Saturday at West Laurens High School.

The Macon-Bibb Fire Department is determining whether or not the fires were set intentionally.

Investigators then searched the property of the home and found a stolen Harley Davidson motorcycle, two utility trailers, four wheelers, and more tools.

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