UPDATE: Man convicted on murder charges in Fort Valley shooting that killed 1-year-old

A Peach County jury found Christopher Miller guilty of murder and other charges for the 2022 shooting that killed 1-year-old Marcus Ball Jr. and injured his sister.

Christopher Alexander Miller (Photo: Peach County Sheriff’s Office)  UPDATE (5/2/25): A Peach County jury has convicted Christopher Alexander Miller on all charges related to a 2022 shooting that killed 23-month-old Marcus Ball Jr. and injured his 12-month-old sister, according to a news release from Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney Anita Howard’s Office. The conviction was announced Friday. Jurors deliberated for…

UPDATE: Suspect in custody for Myrtle Street hit-and-run case in Warner Robins

Anyone with with information can call Sgt. Christopher Davis at 478-302-5378 or the Macon Regional Crimestoppers.

Photos: Warner Robins Police DepartmentUPDATE (5/2/2025): The Warner Robins Police Department have located the vehicle and have a suspect in custody for the hit-and-run case that happened on April 29. According to the news release, this is still an ongoing investigation. Anyone with with information can call Sgt. Christopher Davis at 478-302-5378 or the Macon Regional Crimestoppers. UPDATE (5/1/25 – 5…

Mary Persons Sweeps Upson-Lee to Advance to the Elite Eight

The 19-14 Mary Persons Bulldogs Baseball Team Defeated the Upson-Lee Knights in the second round of the GHSA AAA State Baseball Championships

FORSYTH, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – On Thursday, the Mary Persons Bulldogs swept the Upson-Lee Knights at home in the second round of the GHSA Class AAA State Baseball Championships with a 13-2 win in Game one and a 14-1 win in game two, to advance to the Elite Eight. The Bulldogs will head to Fort Valley Wednesday to take on…

ACE Lady Gryphons Advance to the Elite Eight

The 18-3 ACE Lady Gryphons defeated Fitzgerald in the second round of the GHSA Girls Soccer Class A D-1 State Championships

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – On Thursday at Perkins Field, the Academy of Classical Education defeated the Fitzgerald Lady Purple Hurricanes 5-0 in their GHSA Class A Division-One Second Round matchup. The Lady Gryphons will stay home to host their region opponent, the East Laurens Lady Falcons, on Monday night for a shot at the final four. ACE went undefeated…

Tattnall Square Academy Names Christian Palmer New Head Basketball Coach

Coach Palmer comes from Piedmont Academy where held position as the Head Basketball coach, assisstant football coach, and Head Golf Coach

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Tattnall Square Academy announced Thursday the hiring of Christian Palmer as its new head boys basketball coach. Palmer, a Stratford Academy alumnus, was a standout three-sport athlete in football, basketball, and track with the Eagles. He graduated from Georgia College & State University in 2024 and began building his coaching résumé at Brentwood School, where…

GHSA Baseball State Championships Second Round Scores

Here are scores from the second round of the GHSA State Baseball Championships Thursday

MIDDLE GEORGIA – (41NBC/WMGT) – Here is a list of scores from the second round of the GHSA State Baseball Championships Thursday: Mary Persons swept Upson-Lee 13-2 in game one and 14-1 in game two, to advance to the Elite Eight. Peach County swept Bainbridge 11-1 in game one and 13-2 in game two, to advance to the Elite Eight….

GHSA Girls Soccer Second Round State Championship Scores

Here are scores from the second round of the GHSA Girls Soccer State Tournament Thursday

MIDDLE GEORGIA – (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are the scores from the Second Round of GHSA Girls Soccer State Championships on Thursday: ACE 5, Fitzgerald 0 East Laurens 4, Armuchee 0 – The Lady Gryphons and Lady Falcons will face off at Perkins Filed on Monday in the GHSA A D-1 Quaterfinals. ACE went undefeated in the region, including defeating East…

Undercover operation finds Sparta stores selling alcohol to minors

Sparta Police and the Georgia Department of Revenue cited four businesses for selling alcohol to minors during a compliance check operation Thursday.

Taneja Mukesh and Manoj Kapoor (Photos: Sparta Police Department)SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Four Sparta businesses were cited for selling alcohol to minors during an undercover operation conducted Thursday, according to a news release from the Sparta Police Department. According to the release, the Georgia Department of Revenue carried out compliance checks at convenience and liquor stores within the city limits…

Houston County Galleria mall listed for sale at $26.65 million

The Houston County Galleria mall is for sale at $26.65 million, offering more than 480,000 square feet of space and redevelopment flexibility in Centerville.

FileCENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County Galleria mall in Centerville has been listed for sale at $26,650,000, according to a property listing posted on taylormcminn.com by the Taylor McMinn Retail Group of Marcus & Millichap. According to the listing, the property at 2922 Watson Blvd. includes 480,808 square feet of building space on a 50.82-acre lot. The sale offers…

Faith leaders, residents unite for National Day of Prayer in Macon

Residents gathered Thursday at Coleman Hill Park for the National Day of Prayer, reflecting on faith, unity, and the power of community prayer in Macon.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon residents gathered at Coleman Hill Park on Thursday for the city’s annual National Day of Prayer event, continuing a decades-long tradition of coming together in faith. The National Day of Prayer service has been a fixture in Macon for years. Natalie Hunt, a member of the Prayer Collective of Hope for the Heart of Georgia,…

Dublin students can fast track health care careers with new MGA partnership

Middle Georgia State University and Dublin City Schools will offer juniors and seniors the chance to earn college credit and fast track nursing and health care degrees.

Photo Credit: Fiona King /41NBC)DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – High school juniors and seniors in Dublin interested in pursuing health care careers now have an exciting opportunity to fast track their education through a new partnership between Middle Georgia State University (MGA) and Dublin City Schools. Journi Bostic, a junior at Dublin High School, says she will enroll in the program…

Warner Robins celebrates 74th Annual National Day of Prayer

“It's been a real blessing for me because I felt like our whole country needed prayer and this is a good time to unite in prayer," said John Manning, World War II Veteran and member of Christ United Methodist Church.

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Many religious leaders, city officials, and community members gathered in the Council Chambers over at Warner Robins City Hall as Local Pastors and Lay-People (a non-ordained member of a church) lead a unified prayer in celebration of the 74th Annual National Day of Prayer. Aircraft from Robins Air Force Base flew over…

New initiative aims to boost family literacy in Bibb County

Jim Montgomery, the Executive Director of the Macon-Bibb Mayor's Literacy Alliance, says the initiative will implement a family learning system in Macon.

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb Mayor’s Literacy Alliance (MBMLA) says it’s taking a two-generational approach to improve literacy rates for students in the county. MBMLA announced a new initiative – Family Literacy: Reading and Beyond – with the help of a $10,000 grant from the National Center for Families Learning. Jim Montgomery, the Executive Director of…

Hayiya Dance Theatre to host youth leadership conference

Zaria Anderson, a member of Hayiya Dance Theatre, said the organization aims to empower young people.

MACON, Georgia- (41NBC/WMGT) — Hayiya Dance Theatre is hosting a free youth leadership conference for boys and girls across Middle Georgia. The event will take place May 2 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 3378 Brookdale Ave. Zaria Anderson, a member of Hayiya Dance Theatre, said the organization aims to empower young people. The event is open to youth ages…

Current weather pattern carries into new month.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – This Evening Thursday has been mostly cloudy for much of Middle Georgia, limiting temperatures to only climbing into the low to mid 80s vs the expected upper 80s. Isolated storm chances will increase into the late evening and possibly overnight hours. Aside from storms skies will feature scattered clouds as temperatures valley into the lower 60s….

Three injured in shooting at Lakeview Apartments in Fort Valley

A 17-year-old male, 19-year-old female, and 21-year-old female were injured in the shooting at Lakeview Apartments. Police have identified a suspect vehicle.

Photo: Fort Valley Police DepartmentFORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Fort Valley Police are investigating a shooting that injured three people early Thursday morning at the Lakeview Apartments on Edwards Street, according to a news release from Fort Valley Police Chief DJ Flores. Officers in the area heard several gunshots around 12:15 a.m. and responded to the 1100 block of Edwards…

Hay House hosts 30th annual Spring Stroll Tour of Gardens and Homes in Macon

Hay House Executive Director Aubrey Newby said the events are open to the community. The tour runs May 1–4.

MACON, Georgia- (41NBC/WMGT) — Hay House is hosting its 30th annual Spring Stroll Tour of Gardens and Homes this weekend, showcasing some of Macon’s most beautiful private gardens and residences. Hay House Executive Director Aubrey Newby said the events are open to the community. The tour runs May 1–4. Newby said the event showcases some of the city’s most stunning…

Nearly 200 Macon students trained in CPR during life-saving workshop at Northeast High

The hands-on training was hosted by the nonprofit Macon Black Culture in partnership with Mags CPR Life Changing Destiny.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Nearly 200 students at Northeast High School are now trained in CPR after participating in a weeklong workshop aimed at teaching them how to respond in emergency situations and potentially save lives. The hands-on training was hosted by the nonprofit Macon Black Culture in partnership with Mags CPR Life Changing Destiny. Students were taught in small…

Second suspect charged with murder in Dublin shooting

A 16-year-old and 17-year-old have been charged with murder after Anthony Jamar Coley was fatally shot in Dublin, Georgia. The investigation remains active.

Police say 16-year old Dontavis Terrell Lovett was arrested after 27-year-old Anthony Jamar Coley was found shot in a backyard at 511 Rutland Drive in Dublin. (Photo: Dublin Police Department)UPDATE (5/1/2025): The Dublin Police Department say 17-year-old Jacari Antonio Page turned himself in to authorities on April 30. Page has been charged and arrested for felony murder and armed robbery….

FPD dominates GIAA Tennis State Championships

First Presbyterian Day School won both the Girls and Boys GIAA AAAA Team Tennis State Championships

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – On Wednesday at the John Drew and Randy Stevens Tennis Centers, the FPD Vikings captured both the Boys and Girls GIAA AAAA Team Tennis State Championships. The Lady Vikings defeated Brookstone 3-1 to defend their title and win back-to-back State Championships for the first time in school history. The Boys Vikings Tennis team also made…

GMC Prep advances to the Elite Eight

The 16-1 GMC Prep Bulldogs defeated Brooks County 1-0 in the GHSA Second Round

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – On Wednesday, the Georgia Military Academy Prep Bulldogs defeated Brooks County 1-0 to advance to the Elite Eight. The Bulldogs continue to defend their 2024 GHSA Class A D-II State Championship Tuesday in Milledgeville against Trion/Washington-Wilkes in the Quarterfinal Round for a shot to go back to the Final Four. Categories: Across Georgia Sports, Baldwin…

Veterans advances to Elite Eight for first time in school history

The 17-3 Veterans Warhawks defeated the Glynn Academy Terrors 1-0 in the GHSA AAAAA Second Round

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – On Wednesday at Freedom Field in the GHSA AAAAA Second Round, the Veterans Warhawks boys’ soccer team defeated the Glynn Academy Terrors 1-0 to advance to the Elite Eight for the first time in school history. Senior Striker Jackson Smith scored the game’s lone goal on a cross to the middle from Junior Cameron…

Bibb County students commit to teaching careers at Hutchings Signing Day

Hutchings Career Academy honored seniors planning to become educators during its Teacher Signing Day, with support from families, mentors and Bibb County Schools.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Hutchings Career Academy hosted its Teacher Signing Day on Wednesday to celebrate graduating seniors who are committing to careers in education. Knowing there is an urgent need for teachers in Georgia, Teaching as a Profession instructor Jennifer Davis says teaching is a big deal because you have to dedicate your life to it. “To me, teaching…

“No nos vamos!”: Dozens protest federal immigration crackdown in Warner Robins rally

A little more than a dozen people marched the sidewalk from Perkins Park down Watson Boulevard in Warner Robins to rally against the Trump Administration's immigration crackdown. 

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A little more than a dozen people marched the sidewalk from Perkins Park down Watson Boulevard in Warner Robins to rally against the Trump Administration’s immigration crackdown. “The most alarming thing was when we first started talking about sending people to Guantanamo Bay, I didn’t really think it was going to happen,”…