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Bibb County School District still undecided on school consolidation; considers rezoning instead

The school board is weighing all options to get each of its elementary schools to an enrollment of at least 450 students to be deemed "operationally efficient" by the state and avoid a loss of funding.

March 28, 2025

Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After a series of town halls and passionate debate, the Bibb County School District is undecided not just on which schools to consolidate but whether or not to consolidate at all. For the district, declining student enrollment means facing a budget shortfall in fiscal year 2026. The school board is weighing all options…

Macon man faces charges after attacking woman on Thomaston Road

The aggravated assault occurred March 18 off Thomaston Road.

March 28, 2025

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested for aggravated assault after attacking a woman, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The aggravated assault occurred March 18 off Thomaston Road. According to a news release, deputies responded to a domestic violence call and took a suspect into custody. The Sheriff’s Office said the suspect attempted to kick in the…

Southwest Patriots Holding Parade This Sunday

Southwest Boys Basketball Parade This Sunday

Southwest High School will be holding a parade on Sunday afternoon from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. to honor the Patriots Boys Basketball Team

March 28, 2025

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – On Sunday afternoon, Southwest High School will be holding a parade to celebrate the Patriots’ Boys’ Basketball team on their excellent Regional Two-A Division-One Championship winning-season. Line the streets with school colors to celebrate with the team as the parade starts at Williamson Road at Central Georgia Technical College at 2 p.m. and ends at…

UPDATE: Man in custody for January murder in Macon

According to a Bibb County Sheriff's office news release, deputies responded to the 3900 block of Hattie Drive just before 11 p.m. and found the man with a gunshot wound.

March 27, 2025

Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE: (3/27) – An arrest has been made in the murder of a man in Macon earlier this year. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says a Crimestoppers tip led to the arrest of Rickey Terrell Parks Jr., who was wanted in connection to the shooting death of 31-year-old Kyle Alexander Brown. Brown was found with a gunshot wound in the 3900…

Man faces charges after attempting to flee with gun during traffic stop

According to deputies, they stopped Joseph Edward Dawley on Worsham Avenue, due to no tag and only one working taillight.

March 27, 2025

Clayton Poulnott,

Suspect ArrestedMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is taken into custody Wednesday night, after Bibb County deputies say he ran from them during a traffic stop. According to deputies, they stopped Joseph Edward Dawley on Worsham Avenue, due to no tag and only one working taillight. Deputies say he pulled into a driveway almost hitting a front porch, jumped out…

Kazoo Expert Visits Burdell Hunt Elementary School

Kazoo expert visits Middle Georgia in hopes of breaking world record

"Guinness is very particular about handing out records for large ensembles, and the current record for the largest kazoo ensemble is held by a theater in London, with 5,190 kazoos."

March 27, 2025

Bre'Anna Sheffield,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Kazoo player Rick Hubbard is visiting schools around Macon to share his love for the kazoo, as Macon attempts to set a Guinness Book World Record. “The kazoo was of course invented in Macon, and we would like the kids to know a little bit about the history. It’s a very interesting history, how the kazoo…

Ground breaks for the start of Phase 3 of improvements at Filmore Thomas Park

“We look forward to the opportunity to have more parties, to have more gatherings, to have plays and to give our businesses also an opportunity to use this park for their entertainment as well,” said Brendalyn Bailey, District 9 Commissioner for Macon-Bibb County.

March 27, 2025

Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After 5 years, ground was broken on Thursday to start Phase 3 of improvements at Filmore Thomas Park. Pro Construction of Georgia is in charge of the new improvements and according to a press release, Phase 3, funded with $506,000 from the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST), which was recently approved…

First responders urge caution as critical fire weather conditions expected across Middle Georgia

The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Danger Statement for several counties, including Bibb, Peach, Houston, Jones, Twiggs and Baldwin.

March 27, 2025

Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Fire Danger Statement for several Middle Georgia counties, including Bibb, Peach, Houston, Jones, Twiggs and Baldwin through at least Friday. The alert is due to expected warm temperatures, mixed with low humidity and strong wind gusts. “We have had some rain, but it’s not necessarily…

More clouds Friday

March 27, 2025

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cloud cover and humidity will begin to increase ahead of the weekend. This Evening Mostly sunny skies will become partly cloudy overnight tonight as wind from the southeast rolls in at around 5 mph. Fire danger remains high with a Fire Danger Statement in effect until 8 PM EDT due to extremely low relative humidity. Expect…

Two arrested in Reynolds after traffic stop leads to meth discovery

An officer conducted a traffic stop at 11 p.m. on March 26 on a vehicle with nonworking trailer lights and no tag on the trailer.

March 27, 2025

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people were arrested on Wednesday for possession of meth and other charges, according to the Reynolds Police Department. An officer conducted a traffic stop at 11 p.m. on March 26 on a vehicle with nonworking trailer lights and no tag on the trailer. The vehicle had two people inside. While checking the IDs of the…

King of Kazoo discusses official attempt in Macon for largest kazoo ensemble

King of Kazoo Rick Hubbard says the event is March 28 at the Macon amphitheater.

March 27, 2025

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Macon is attempting to break the world record for largest kazoo ensemble. The event is March 28 at Atrium Health Amphitheater, which is located at 3657 Eisenhower Pkwy in Macon. Gates open at 4 p.m. and the attempt begins at 6 p.m. There will be a performance to follow. Admission is $5 for…

D9 Dash: United 4 Scholars 5K, Fun Walk kicks off Saturday morning

The Macon Middle Georgia National Pan-Hellenic Council, also known as the Divine Nine, is hosting its second D9 Dash: United 4 Scholars 5K and Fun Walk.

March 27, 2025

Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Get moving and support a great cause this Saturday at Amerson River Park, where you can exercise and help raise funds for collegiate scholarships for seniors attending schools in the Bibb and Monroe County school districts. The Macon Middle Georgia National Pan-Hellenic Council, also known as the Divine Nine, is hosting its second D9 Dash: United…

Former Mercer Law student sentenced for possessing child sexual abuse material

“This conviction is a victory for justice and a warning to those who prey on children—we will find you and you will face the full force of the law,” said Steven N. Schrank, Special Agent in Charge of HSI Atlanta, which covers Georgia and Alabama.

March 27, 2025

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A former Mercer Law student was sentenced to serve more than six years in prison for possessing more than 10,000 images of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on his cell phone and uploaded on cloud-based storage, according to the United States Attorney’s Office Middle District of Georgia. 37-year-old Gregory Gallagher of Marietta was sentenced to serve…

Hollywood Minute: Avengers: Doomsday brings back familiar faces

Chris Hemsworth and more than a dozen other familiar faces are set to return in Avengers: Doomsday.

March 27, 2025

Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Chris Hemsworth and more than a dozen other familiar faces are set to return in Avengers: Doomsday, with Marvel confirming that Hemsworth’s “Thor” will be back alongside Anthony Mackie’s “Captain America,” Sebastian Stan’s “Winter Soldier,” Paul Rudd’s “Ant-Man,” and Simu Liu’s “Shang-Chi,” among others. Fans can expect to see these beloved characters on the big screen once again, as…

Morning Business Report: Tariffs, Walmart’s Easter meal, and student loan delinquencies

President Trump has announced a 25% tariff on all imported cars and light trucks not made in the U.S., set to begin next week.

March 27, 2025

Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- President Trump has announced a 25% tariff on all imported cars and light trucks not made in the U.S., set to begin next week. This comes on top of existing tariffs, and Trump believes it will generate an additional $100 billion in tariff revenue for the U.S. Dollar Tree reports it’s attracting higher-income shoppers and plans to offset tariffs…

Controversy over “Signal” group chat reaches new stage

The journalist who was inadvertently added to the chat alongside top Trump officials has released all of the exchanged messages.

March 27, 2025

Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- The controversy surrounding the sensitive “Signal” group chat has reached a new level, as the journalist who was inadvertently added to the chat alongside top Trump officials has released all of the exchanged messages. The messages, including a series from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, detail the timing and weapons involved in U.S. airstrikes on Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen,…

Auto prices set to rise due to the newly unveiled tariffs

Economists say Americans should brace for sticker shock if President Trump follows through on newly announced auto tariffs.

March 27, 2025

Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Economists say Americans should brace for sticker shock if President Trump follows through on newly announced auto tariffs. A proclamation signed yesterday imposes a 25% duty on imported assembled vehicles starting April 3rd, with tariffs on parts to follow by May 3rd. “If tariffs hold, you are going to see increases on automotive prices,” said Rana Foroohar, Associate Editor…

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Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller offers $100 per speed camera ticket issued outside legal hours

Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller is offering to personally pay $100 for each valid school zone speed camera citation issued outside of permitted school hours.

March 26, 2025

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller is offering to personally pay $100 for each valid school zone speed camera citation issued outside of permitted school hours. In a Facebook post Wednesday night, Miller responded to critics questioning the timing of citations, writing, “Here is a personal challenge to anyone who has made a statement regarding ticketing after…

Macon-Bibb hosts summit to tackle affordable housing as cost of living rises

Natalie Bouyett, executive director of the Macon Affordable Housing Fund, says she hopes the summit will help move the city’s vision of affordable living forward.

March 26, 2025

Bre'Anna Sheffield,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As inflation continues to strain family budgets, affordable housing has become harder to find in Macon. To address the issue, the Macon-Bibb County Land Bank Authority hosted a summit on Wednesday aimed at advancing affordable housing initiatives across the city. Natalie Bouyett, executive director of the Macon Affordable Housing Fund, says she hopes the summit will…

‘Empower Her’ event inspires women across Middle Georgia

The panel featured a lineup of speakers, including 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek; Georgia Supreme Court Justice Verda Colvin; Christina O'Brien, CEO of Robins Financial Credit Union; Jessica Walden, CEO of the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce; and Dr. Anjali Patel Nagar, a family medicine physician.

March 26, 2025

Fiona King,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick hosted the “Empower Her” event on Wednesday morning, which brought together women from across Middle Georgia for a day filled with inspiration, motivation and some networking. The panel featured a lineup of speakers, including 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek; Georgia Supreme Court Justice Verda Colvin; Christina O’Brien, CEO of Robins Financial Credit…

Getting to know Macon County Sheriff Carlos Felton

Felton, 49, was retired before entering the race, but brings nearly three decades of law enforcement experience into the role. He was sworn in last Wednesday, becoming just the second Black sheriff in Macon County's history.

March 26, 2025

Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC) MACON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One of the closest election contests across Middle Georgia last week saw Macon County elect Carlos Felton its new sheriff. “I’ve always aspired to be a chief law enforcement officer,” Felton said. Felton made that a dream a reality and did so by taking an unlikely route. Felton defeated interim sheriff…

Man arrested for obstruction, marijuana possession after traffic stop in Houston County

On March 8 at 2:02 p.m., a member of the Houston County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Division initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling southbound on Interstate 75.

March 26, 2025

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested for obstruction of officers in March, according to the Houston County Sheriff’s Office. On March 8 at 2:02 p.m., a member of the Houston County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Division initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling southbound on Interstate 75. The vehicle was traveling 63 miles per hour in the left…

Man found dead in vacant lot in Byron, GBI to conduct autopsy

A 48-year-old man was found dead Wednesday morning in a vacant lot in Byron, according to Peach County Coroner Kerry Rooks.

March 26, 2025

Tucker Sargent,

BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 48-year-old man was found dead Wednesday morning in a vacant lot in Byron, according to Peach County Coroner Kerry Rooks. Rooks said someone walking through an empty lot on Boy Scout Road near Canady Street found the body of Terrence Trammell around 8 a.m. Trammell was last seen around 7 p.m. Tuesday, Rooks said, and…

UPDATE: Boil water advisory in Jeffersonville lifted

The City of Jeffersonville issued a boil water advisory Monday night after a 6-inch water main break on Solomon Drive.

March 26, 2025

Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (3/26/25): The boil water advisory issued Monday night for parts of Jeffersonville has been lifted. “BOIL WATER ADVISORY has been lifted for the CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE as of 1:15PM!” an update on the city’s Facebook page stated. “All testing has been cleared!” ORIGINAL STORY (3/24/25): JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Jeffersonville issued a boil water advisory Monday…

The school board is weighing all options to get each of its elementary schools to an enrollment of at least 450 students to be deemed "operationally efficient" by the state and avoid a loss of funding.

The aggravated assault occurred March 18 off Thomaston Road.

Southwest High School will be holding a parade on Sunday afternoon from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. to honor the Patriots Boys Basketball Team

According to a Bibb County Sheriff's office news release, deputies responded to the 3900 block of Hattie Drive just before 11 p.m. and found the man with a gunshot wound.

According to deputies, they stopped Joseph Edward Dawley on Worsham Avenue, due to no tag and only one working taillight.

"Guinness is very particular about handing out records for large ensembles, and the current record for the largest kazoo ensemble is held by a theater in London, with 5,190 kazoos."

“We look forward to the opportunity to have more parties, to have more gatherings, to have plays and to give our businesses also an opportunity to use this park for their entertainment as well,” said Brendalyn Bailey, District 9 Commissioner for Macon-Bibb County.

The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Danger Statement for several counties, including Bibb, Peach, Houston, Jones, Twiggs and Baldwin.

An officer conducted a traffic stop at 11 p.m. on March 26 on a vehicle with nonworking trailer lights and no tag on the trailer.

King of Kazoo Rick Hubbard says the event is March 28 at the Macon amphitheater.

The Macon Middle Georgia National Pan-Hellenic Council, also known as the Divine Nine, is hosting its second D9 Dash: United 4 Scholars 5K and Fun Walk.

“This conviction is a victory for justice and a warning to those who prey on children—we will find you and you will face the full force of the law,” said Steven N. Schrank, Special Agent in Charge of HSI Atlanta, which covers Georgia and Alabama.

Chris Hemsworth and more than a dozen other familiar faces are set to return in Avengers: Doomsday.

President Trump has announced a 25% tariff on all imported cars and light trucks not made in the U.S., set to begin next week.

The journalist who was inadvertently added to the chat alongside top Trump officials has released all of the exchanged messages.

Economists say Americans should brace for sticker shock if President Trump follows through on newly announced auto tariffs.

Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller is offering to personally pay $100 for each valid school zone speed camera citation issued outside of permitted school hours.

Natalie Bouyett, executive director of the Macon Affordable Housing Fund, says she hopes the summit will help move the city’s vision of affordable living forward.

The panel featured a lineup of speakers, including 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek; Georgia Supreme Court Justice Verda Colvin; Christina O'Brien, CEO of Robins Financial Credit Union; Jessica Walden, CEO of the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce; and Dr. Anjali Patel Nagar, a family medicine physician.

Felton, 49, was retired before entering the race, but brings nearly three decades of law enforcement experience into the role. He was sworn in last Wednesday, becoming just the second Black sheriff in Macon County's history.

On March 8 at 2:02 p.m., a member of the Houston County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Division initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling southbound on Interstate 75.

A 48-year-old man was found dead Wednesday morning in a vacant lot in Byron, according to Peach County Coroner Kerry Rooks.

The City of Jeffersonville issued a boil water advisory Monday night after a 6-inch water main break on Solomon Drive.

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