In East Macon, Bibb Sheriff’s deputies are searching for two suspects in connection to an armed robbery that happened on Saturday night at the Dollar Store on Shurling Drive. According to police, the two suspects confronted two employees at the front register and demanded money. After they were given an undisclosed amount of money, both gunmen fled the scene. No…
The 2014 Bibb County Spelling Bee took place this weekend, and three spellers were named top of the competition. The event took place at Central High School this Saturday. More than 30 students, 4th thru 8th grade participated in the spelling bee. The winners of the spelling competition are: 1st place winner – Christian Lee, 5th grader, Springdale Elementary 2nd…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb Sheriff’s Office took a Macon woman into custody after she cut another woman during a dispute on Saturday afternoon. Police say 33-year-old Nastasha Fort of Macon was cut during a dispute with 37-year-old Latashial Crittle of Macon, in the 2700 block of Houston Avenue. Crittle fled the scene after the incident, and was later…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It’s another cold day in Middle Georgia, and animals at the Jones County Animal Shelter are a little cramped trying to stay warm. But a small sales tax could give these animals a new home in the coming years. The dogs were scattered about the small shelter as I walked around. Clearly, they could use a…
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Peach State is making history. Lawmakers passed a preliminary measure Friday that puts pressure on Washington to get its act together. The resolution calls for a convention of states where leaders will have the power to change the US Constitution. Friday marked the first of many hurdles for Senate Resolution 736. State lawmakers believe Washington…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Deputies have arrested and charged 26-year-old Dexter Montrez in connection with Friday’s shooting in West Macon. He’s charged with two counts of aggravated assault. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, it happened around 4 p.m. at the Macon Garden Apartments on Mercer University Drive. Deputies say 26-year-old Antiquilla London and 20-year-old Quincy Smith were shot…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A permit issued by the Georgia Forestry Commission to a property owner in Jones County has caused a cloud of heavy smoke to settle in and around Macon. The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department fielded several phone calls reporting on the appearance of the smoke cloud, causing an investigation. The permit given calls for a 400 acre…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County School’s fitness and health extravaganza hosted by Jones Elementary is back this year and better than before. The event promotes living a healthy lifestyle and is free for all Bibb County School families. Jones Elementary’s Dawn Scott said the event includes an obstacle course for families, six creative snack making stations, and a Zumba…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Hometown Yoga is Macon’s newest yoga studio, offering a variety of classes for all ages. Co-owner of Hometown Yoga, Rachel Gerrity invites middle Georgians to the studio’s open house this weekend. Hometown Yoga’s mission is to foster a vibrant, lively and diverse yoga community in Macon. Gerrity stopped by 41 Today to share how yoga transforms…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Grant Perry has been playing baseball as long as he can remember.”It’s been his dream,” says his dad, Matt Perry. “He never played many other sports other than that, and he lives it and he breathes it.”Grant, who’s 17-years-old, says he gets his work ethic from his dad, who actually used to coach him himself…
CRISP COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A second arrest in connection with the death of Houston County resident Kerry Benald Glenn has been made. The Crisp County Sheriff’s Office arrested Devasko Dewayne Lewis Wednesday morning. Deputies found Lewis at his house in Cordele. He is being held in the Crisp County Detention Center without bond. Glenn was found dead in his backyard…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins Police are investigating a shooting near Murphy Oil on Booth Road that occurred around noon, claiming the life of one man. The victim is 32-year-old Monnie Joseph Brabham IV. The case is now considered an open homicide investigation, and police are looking for two male suspects. Their descriptions will be released…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Houston County man wants to honor his father by educating middle Georgians about aortic dissection. You may remember George Ealer; he’s been a guest on Daybreak and is known for organizing Red Cross blood drives throughout the community. He passed away in August after an aortic dissection. George’s son, Tim Ealer wants to remember…
CORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Some of the best short track drivers in the country, and even a few NASCAR drivers, will be at Watermelon Capital Speedway this weekend for Speedfest 2014.. It’s two races on Sunday afternoon: the JEGS CRA Pro Late Models will race 125 laps and then the ARCA/CRA Super Late Models will hit the track for a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Gymnasts make their stunts look so easy anyone could do it. But that’s just not the case. A lot of work happens behind the scenes before you see that final product. “Um, gymnastics is a sport,” says freshman Caroline Radcliff, when asked what she’d say to people who doubted it. “I’d like to see some of…
BUTLER, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Taylor County Board of Education welcomed Doctor Gary Gibson at the beginning of 2014, and he has big plans for the school system. Gibson officially started on January 1st, and as the new superintendent of Taylor County. He wants to be known as a man of integrity, character and equality. “It’s hard to be fair…
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Officers with the Centerville Police Department will see upgrades in their squad cars in the next few months. 12 hour shifts for Officer Paul Hollar are a grind. The 6 year veteran loves his job, especially with a brand new laptop, that he says makes the day go by a little smoother. “The old laptops, in…
This weekend features the 18th annual All That Jazz concert and Ball hosted by the Tubman Museum. Two planning committee members, Dr. Michelle Currie and Gregory Brown, joined us with information if you’d like to attend, including pricing and available seating! For more information, visit TubmanMuseum.com. Categories: 41 Today
GORDON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Gordon Police Chief still has a job, but he says that’s just for now. This comes after he says the mayor threatened to fire him over a scheduling issue. But during Tuesday’s city council meeting, the mayor announced she hasn’t made any “significant” employee changes. It was standing room only as more than a hundred…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A local legislator is looking for answers about an economic development project he says could have changed the lives of residents living in his district. State Sen. David Lucas (D) 26th District, says he wants to know why nearly 12 acres, in his district were deemed contaminated. He says those acres could help to create a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — By the end of the week, State Representative Allen Peake says he might have an early draft of a law that legalizes one form of medical marijuana. Peake says he’s learning more about the positive effects the drug has on children with seizure disorders, and it’s encouraging him to move quickly. If a bill like that…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon is getting ready to go into the national spotlight, thanks to one cable network. C-SPAN is digging into the city’s history as part of their cities tour. Jonathan Poston is the director of the Johnston-Felton-Hay House. The house is a national historic landmark and it’s where C-SPAN producers think is the perfect place to begin…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A bicycle accident involving a Macon Transit Authority bus ends in a life lost. According to Macon-Bibb coroner Leon Jones, 50-year-old bicyclist Tony Bateman died around 10:50 Tuesday morning. Police say Bateman and 52-year-old Stanley Jones, the driver of the MTA bus, crossed paths near the southbound lanes of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Bateman was…
The Macon Area Habitat for Humanity will dedicate two new homes this week in the Lynmore Estates neighborhood. It’s part of their Annual Priceless Gifts Campaign. Executive Director Harold Tessendorf and the campaign chair Scott Sapp joined us to talk about their goals this year. For more information, just go to maconhabitat.org. Categories: 41 Today