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Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Jury convicts two-time bank robber, faces up to 20 years behind bars

50-year-old Wesley Sorrow was convicted of bank robbery on Monday. He now faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A federal jury convicted a Lizella man for bank robbery, one week after being released from federal prison for previously robbing a bank. 50-year-old Wesley Sorrow was convicted of bank robbery on Monday. He now faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Sentencing is scheduled on Feburary 1. According to court documents…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation announces “Places in Peril” list for 2022

Haley Janes,

Red Hill Cemetery – Photo Credit to Halston Pitman / Walker Sippel / MotorsportMedia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation released their 2022 “Places in Peril” list today (Wednesday), and one of the sites is here in Middle Georgia. The GTHP says the “Places in Peril” list is designed to raise awareness about Georgia’s historic and cultural sites and…

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Baldwin County, Crime, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Two teens and two men charged in Milledgeville shootout

The Milledgeville Police Department says it received calls of two vehicles shooting at each other.
Clayton Poulnott,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two teenagers and two men are charged for a shootout in Milledgeville on November 13. The Milledgeville Police Department says it responded to Swint Avenue and Broad Street around 3:30 p.m. in reference to multiple 911 calls of people in two vehicles shooting at each other. After officers arrived on scene in front of the old…
Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: 37 Year-old shot and killed on Wednesday on Mercer University Drive

Haley Janes,

  MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly shooting that happened along Mercer University Drive near Edna Place. Deputies say there was a fight between people in the roadway around 4:30p.m., and someone shot 37-year-old Jarvis Ottman. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Ottman got back in his vehicle and drove down the road. Then…

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Crime, Featured, Houston County, Local News

One dead, two arrested in Perry shooting

Chace Ambrose,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Perry police are investigating a shooting that took place Tuesday on Coventry Circle. Officers were dispatched to the Perry Emergency Room around 10pm Tuesday night after 19 year-old Quadarrien Simmons of Perry and 19 year-old Tyrese Brown of Fort Valley were brought in, each suffering from a single gun shot wound. Simmons died from his injuries….
Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Man robs Macon gas station

The Sheriff's Office says a man walked into the store as it was closing, and demanded money from the register.
Clayton Poulnott,

  MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an Armed Robbery at a Macon gas station. It happened at the Triangle Food & Gas on Millerfield Road just after 9:00 p.m. The Sheriff’s Office says a man walked into the store as it was closing, and demanded money from the register. Once getting an undisclosed amount…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News, Twiggs County

Former Perry mayor dies in Twiggs County crash

Shelby Coates,

JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Former Perry Mayor James “Jimmy” Faircloth has died following a motorcycle crash in Twiggs County. The crash happened around 4:00pm Tuesday afternoon along State Route 96 in Twiggs County. Georgia State Patrol confirms James Faircloth of Perry was traveling east on State Route 96 when traffic came to an abrupt stop. A report from GSP says Faircloth…

City Hall
Featured, Houston County, Local News, Politics, Unpublished, WMGT

Warner Robins City Admin letter addresses IRS lien

Ariel Schiller,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)—Warner Robins City Administrator David Corbin is clarifying what his office did in regards to the city IRS tax lien. Corbin served as the city’s interim Chief Financial Officer since August 2021. Corbin says it was brought to his attention that the City of Warner Robins did not properly file with the IRS, or properly notify employees…

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Investigators looking for woman connected to Fraud Investigation

The incidents occurred on October 12, at the Walmart on Harrison Road and a Wells Fargo ATM on Eisenhower Parkway.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)—The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a woman, wanted in connection with a financial transaction card fraud investigation. Investigators say the incidents occurred on October 12, at the Walmart on Harrison Road and a Wells Fargo ATM on Eisenhower Parkway. They’re looking for a black female, with medium brown skin, wearing a black mask, and driving…

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Business, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Houston County Sheriff’s Office reports increase in rental scams

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Rental Scams in Houston Countyrental scamsWARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Houston County Sheriff’s office is warning of an increase in scams when it comes to buying and renting homes. Investigators say just because you can send money and buy anything right from your phone, not everything you see online is true. Sergeant Anna Lange, an investigator with the Houston County Sheriff’s Office,…

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Bibb County, Local News, WMGT

Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Georgia hosting community food drive

You have until Wednesday November 17 to donate
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Boys and Girls Clubs Host Community Food DriveCommunity Food DriveMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and the Boys and Girls Club of Central Georgia wants to give back. The organization is hosting a community food drive. This includes collecting canned goods and nonperishable items. Organizers say the local boys and girls are excited to help. And everything collected…

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

Blood shortage continues, donors needed

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The blood shortage is a continuing problem that unfortunately doesn’t seem to have an end. Holly Winner, Executive Director with the Central Midwest Georgia Chapter for the American Red Cross, says the blood supply is the lowest it’s been in a decade. “We currently need 10,000 extra blood product units per week in order to keep up…

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

Arrest made in Macon’s 48th homicide on Grier Street

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)  — A shooting at a Macon duplex leaves one man dead and another in the hospital. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting happened behind a duplex in the 700 block of Grier Street around 4:00pm. Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones identified the homicide victim as 24 year-old Shawn Watts Jr. According to investigators, 24-year-old…

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Baldwin County, Bibb County, Bleckley County, Crawford County, Dodge County, Dooly County, Featured, Hancock County, Houston County, Johnson County, Jones County, Lamar County, Laurens County, Local News, Macon County, Monroe County, Peach County, Pulaski County, Restaurant Report Card, Taylor County, Telfair County, Treutlen County, Twiggs County, Washington County, Wheeler County, Wilcox County, Wilkinson County

Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores November 8-12

Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, November 8 and Friday, November 12, 2021.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, November 8 and Friday, November 12, 2021. All scores of 75 and below are shown in red. All scores between 76 and 85 are shown in orange. All scores between 86-99 are shown in black. All scores of…
Featured, Local News, Pulaski County, WMGT

UPDATE: All 5 escaped Pulaski inmates are in custody

Three of five inmates who escaped from the Pulaski County Jail Friday night are still on the run.
Ariel Schiller,

UPDATE: At 12:00 this morning (Nov 17) members of the U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force, along with Warner Robins Police Department, captured the last remaining escapee, Tyree Williams Jr. in the 500 block of North Davis Dr. All 5 Pulaski County jail escapees are now in custody according to the Warner Robins Police Department. Previous Story: HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Temps slowly warm this week

Cecilia Reeves,

It was a sunny, but cool day in Middle Georgia as our highs warmed to the upper 60s. We will see a warmer day Tuesday across the area as high pressure pushes further east, keeping us clear as well. Tomorrow will start a trend of highs in the 70s and lows in the 40s, that should last through Thursday. After…

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Laurens County, Local News, WMGT

City of Dublin will soon have a third fire station

A new fire station will soon serve residents of north Dublin.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

City of Dublin will soon see a new Fire StationNew Fire StationDUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A new fire station will soon serve residents of north Dublin. The first fire station, the Southside Fire Station, was built in 1972. The second, the Shamrock Station, was built in 1980. According to Dublin Fire Chief Matthew Cutler, the need for another station on…
Featured, Georgia News, Local News, Money

Thanksgiving dinner may hurt your wallet in 2021

The BBB says supply and demand issues are increasing prices for food across the board.
Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and as we watch the seasons change, we are also seeing a difference in the prices of food. “You really do have to stretch it a little further,” Better Business Bureau of Central Georgia President Kelvin Collins said. “And when you find the product, you have to pay a little more because…

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Entertainment, Featured, Houston County, Local News

Museum of Aviation receives $3,500 grant from Georgia Council for the Arts

The Georgia Council for the Arts awarded a vibrant communities grant to the Museum of Aviation in Houston County. 
Cameron Branscomb,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Council for the Arts awarded a vibrant communities grant to the Museum of Aviation in Houston County.  The $3,500 grant will go toward hosting the museum’s second ever “Beatles Tribute Show” and dinner.  The Georgia Council for the Arts gives this grant out to bring art into different areas of Georgia.  “This program…

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Crime, Featured, Laurens County, Local News

Chairman of Dublin City Council faces charges of simple battery after incident on school bus

Haley Janes,

Photo Credit to Laurens County Sheriff’s OfficeDUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Chairman of the Dublin City Council is facing charges after an incident on a school bus involving an assault with a juvenile, according to the Dublin Police Department (DPD). An incident report from the DPD describes a situation that took place on Wednesday, November 10, around 2:33 p.m., where…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

Milledgeville Shooting Sends Victim to the Hospital

41NBC Web Producer,

Milledgeville PoliceTwo shootings took place in Milledgeville Saturday. According to a release on the Milledgeville Police Department’s Facebook Page the department was called out to a shooting scene that took place around 3:30pm Saturday in the area of Swint Avenue and Broad Street. One victim sustained gunshot wounds and was transported by EMS to an area hospital. Then around 5:06pm,…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Circle K on Pio Nono Ave. robbed Sunday night

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia, (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an Armed Robbery at the Circle K at 4314 PioNono Avenue. The incident occurred at around 10:00 p.m. Sunday night. The suspect was a male individual, and possibly armed. He entered the store and demanded money from the cash register. After receiving an undisclosed amount of cash, he fled the…

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End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Perry hosts Hardaway in our Game of the Week

The Panthers finished the regular season 9-1. The Golden Hawks finished the season 5-4.
Clayton Poulnott,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Perry Panthers hosted the Hardaway Golden Hawks in the first round of the AAAA playoffs Friday night. The Panthers finished the regular season 9-1. The Golden Hawks finished the season 5-4. Here are the highlights from Herb St. John Stadium: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, football, Hardaway Golden Hawks, Herb…