Macon man hit, killed while crossing Gray Highway Friday night

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

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Featured, Local News, Weather

More rain is on the way this weekend

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…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Firehouse Subs in Macon collecting funds for tornado victims

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

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Crawford County, Crime, Featured, Local News

Armed Robbery at Crawford County Dollar General; suspect unidentified

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…

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Crime, Featured, Local News

Man wanted for forgery after faking identity and cashing counterfeit checks

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…

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Crime, Featured, Houston County, Local News

Attempted bank robbery in Warner Robins leads to arrest in Walmart

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…

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Featured, Pets & Animals

The 12 Days of ‘Catmas’

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

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Rain chances return Friday with warmer temps

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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Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News, WMGT

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.
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…

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Across Georgia Sports, Featured, Laurens County, Local News, Sports

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.
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…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

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. 
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…

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Crime, Featured, Local News, Twiggs County, WMGT

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.
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…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Temps warming with a few showers Thursday

Cecilia Reeves,

Clouds have been moving in across Middle Georgia for much of the evening, keeping overnight temperatures warmer than normal. As the winds shift overnight, humidity will also start increasing as will our rain chances. While spotty showers are possible through the day Thursday and Friday, we are not expecting thunderstorms. Highs through the afternoon will be warming into the 70s,…
Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News, WMGT

U-Haul stolen from Macon parking lot, fourth incident this year

"As a mom of young children those little momentums that you save, and achievements of your children... I'm not going to have that, so that's horrible."
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office reports another stolen U-Haul. This adds to three other cases from Bibb County this year. The victims are a family moving from Florida to Alabama. Kathleen Carney and her family was traveling Monday night, when they stopped at the Macon Marriott on Coliseum Drive to rest. An incident report shows the family…

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Baldwin County, Crime, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Milledgeville, Baldwin County residents express concerns over increase in violence

"I'm at the park walking and I want to feel safe when I walk, I don't want to have to worry about if I'm going to have to duck, duck and dodge."
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Residents of Milledgeville and Baldwin County are concerned over the increase in violence. In news conference held on Tuesday, city and county leaders came together to tackle the problem. We spoke with several residents on and off camera Wednesday, on what they thinks needs to be done. They agree with the Mayor about addressing the issue. “I believe…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Christmas tours back in person at the Old Governor’s Mansion

The tours showcase the history that once took place at the mansion. Tours last an hour, and there's more to see this year.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/MWGT)— The Old Governor’s Mansion in Milledgeville is all decked out in Christmas decorations. It’s welcoming back the community for in-person Christmas tours this year, after last years tours were held virtually. The tours showcase the history that once took place at the mansion. Tours last an hour, and there’s more to see this year. Matt Davis, Director of…

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Education, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Achieve Academy’s Christmas Market teaches students life skills

Achieve Academy's Christmas Market is the culmination of a six week project called 'Bored to Box.'
Ariel Schiller,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Achieve Academy hosted its Christmas Market Wednesday. While it might look like a regular school fundraiser, it’s actually a way for the school to teach students about entrepreneurship. Tara Pvel, director and founder of Achieve Academy, says the market is the culmination of a six week project called ‘Bored to Box.’ She says the project helps…

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Crime, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Mother, 14-year-old son arrested in connection to fatal shooting of 17 year-old

Haley Janes,

UPDATE: Bibb County Sheriff’s Investigators arrested 14-year-old Frankie Clowers III and his mother, 39-year-old Shantelle Monique Cherry in connection to the shooting death of Quentavious Moore. Investigators had warrants issued for both Clowers and Cherry’s arrests, after consulting with the District Attorney’s Office. Clowers was taken to the Youth Detention Center ,Y.D.C.,  and is charged as an adult with Murder…

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Baldwin County, Crime, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Milledgeville leaders address violence in the community

According to the Milledgeville Police Chief, Dray Swicord, the biggest problem they're seeing is an increase in gang activity and drive-by shootings.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— An increase in violence is concerning local leaders in Milledgeville. City and County leaders held a press conference Tuesday, to talk about the issues the community is facing. “We as elected officials are very aware, if we could change it over night we would,” said Mayor Mary Parham-Copelan. “What we want to do is send a clear message…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office buys Christmas gifts for kids

The toys will be part of the 'Santa in the Park' event on Saturday.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON,Ga(41NBC/WMGT)-The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is giving our Christmas cheer, by purchasing $1,000 dollars worth of toys and clothes for local children. The toys are part of the Sheriff’s Office annual Toy Drive. Headed by Sheriff David Davis, he said an event like this helps show the people of the county they care about the community. The shopping spree was…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

New mural unveiled in Pleasant Hill community

The mural is on the old First Congressional Church building, which is also known as the Bobby Jones Performing Arts Center.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— A new mural was unveiled Tuesday morning in the Pleasant Hill community. The mural is on the old First Congressional Church building, which is also known as the Bobby Jones Performing Arts Center. It’s located on the corner of Monroe and Jefferson Streets. The mural was made possible thanks to an “On the Table Grant” from the Community…

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Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News

Former Atlanta Falcon dedicates white ribbons to lung cancer survivors

Chris Draft and the Chris Draft Foundation partnered with the White Ribbon Project to honor Lung Cancer survivors Tuesday.
Cameron Branscomb,

Chris Draft and the lung cancer survivors honored todayAfter playing a little more than a decade in the NFL, Draft got involved in Lung Cancer awareness after his wife was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2010. Draft said the diagnosis came out of nowhere and that his wife was healthy and showed no prior signs. Draft now uses his foundation…

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Bibb County, Business, Exclusive Content, Featured, Local News, Travel

Macon-Bibb leaders get inside look at downtown’s Hotel Forty Five

The hotel is expected to open January 20, and is already accepting reservations.
Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County leaders got a chance Tuesday to step away from City Hall and into a new space in downtown Macon. Hotel Forty Five has been under construction since last October. The finishing touches are being put in place to soon welcome guests. “It’s going to draw so many people to Macon, Georgia,” Macon-Bibb Commissioner Paul…