Alexander II students celebrate trees ahead of Georgia Arbor Day

"I hope they understand that there are potential career opportunities, as far as environmental work," Asha Ellen said. "We need more arborists, so hopefully after this we will have a future arborist one day."

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A day before Georgia Arboy Day, students at Alexander II Magnet School gathered at Tattnall Square Park on Thursday to learn the importance of earth’s most precious plant: trees. Arborist Edward Morrow says trees are his passion, and he wants to spread the importance of nature to our youth. “I think trees are important because they…

Piedmont Macon promoting heart health as Heart Health Month continues

Free heart health screenings were provided on Thursday

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – February marks Heart Health Month, and Piedmont Macon is raising awareness and promoting heart health in the community one heart at a time. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, taking a life every 34 seconds. Piedmont Macon is doing its part to ensure individuals receive the heart screenings they need….

Sunny and cool end to the week

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The wind will be calmer Friday as cool conditions stick around Middle Georgia. This Evening Clouds from last night cleared this morning and the wind began to pick up a lot shortly thereafter. Strong gusts of around 25 mph will continue through the late afternoon and into the evening before slowing overnight. Overnight wind will flow…

YOUTH SAYS! to partner with Living Legends for We Are History event

YOUTH SAYS! Founder, Jalen Aliyu, says this event is free and open to the community.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – YOUTH SAYS! and Living Legends are partnering together to host ‘We Are History’. The event is from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on February 22 at the Tubman Museum in Macon. YOUTH SAYS! Founder, Jalen Aliyu, says this event is free and open to the community. There will be free haircuts, a special guest speaker, youth…

Man arrested after high-speed chase on Gray Highway

According to the news release, the chase began when Walter Joe Daniels first encountered Investigator Hall on Joycliff Road, nearly hitting him head-on.

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested Wednesday after a high-speed chase on Gray Highway, according to the Jones County Sheriff’s Office. According to the news release, the chase began when Walter Joe Daniels first encountered Investigator Hall on Joycliff Road, nearly hitting him head-on. Investigator Hall attempted to stop Daniels, but Daniels fled down Gray Highway at a…

Warner Robins Falls in the First Round of the GHSA Playoffs

The Warner Robins Demons lost to St. Pius X in the first round of the GHSA Class AAAA Playoffs to end their season

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – On Wednesday night, the 18-8 Warner Robins Demons’ boys basketball team lost to the St. Pius X Catholic Golden Lions 73-66 in the first round of the GHSA Class AAAA playoffs. Congratulations to the Demons on a great Region 1-AAAA Championship season. Categories: Across Georgia Sports, Houston County, Local Sports, Sports Tags: GHSA, GHSA…

Westside Advances to the Sweet Sixteen

The Westside Seminoles defeated North Murray in the First Round of the GHSA Class AAAAA Playoffs

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – On Wednesday night, the 18-9 Westside Seminoles boys basketball team defeated the North Murray Mountaineers 44-31 to advance to the GHSA Class AA Sweet Sixteen. The ‘Noles will face the 23-5 Union County Panthers on Saturday. Categories: Across Georgia Sports, Bibb County, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bibb County, GHSA, GHSA Boys Basketball Playoffs, Macon, Westside,…

Southwest Moves onto the Sweet Sixteen

The Southwest Patriots defeated the Bacon County Raiders 82-50 in the First Round of the GHSA Class A Division Two Playoffs

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – On Wednesday night, the 24-2 Southwest Patriots boys basketball team defeated the 10-14 Bacon County Raiders to advance to the GHSA Class A Division Two Sweet Sixteen. The Patriots will face the 16-11 Banks County Leopards on Saturday.   Categories: Across Georgia Sports, Bibb County, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bibb County, GHSA, GHSA Boys Basketball…

Houston County Advances to Sweet Sixteen

The Houston County Bears defeated the Loganville Red Devils 43-41 in the First Round of the GHSA Class AAAAA Playoffs

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – On Wednesday night, the 22-6 Houston County Bears boys basketball team defeated the Loganville Red Devils 43-41 to advance to the GHSA Class AAAAA Sweet Sixteen. The Bears will face the 21-7 Alexander Cougars on Saturday. Categories: Across Georgia Sports, Houston County, Local Sports, Sports Tags: GHSA, GHSA Boys Basketball Playoffs, HoCo, Houston County,…

Deputies: Inmate dies after collapsing inside Bibb County Jail

A 60-year-old inmate at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center died Wednesday after collapsing in his cell, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 60-year-old inmate at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center died Wednesday after collapsing in his cell, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. A news release says inmates alerted corrections deputies just after 3:30 p.m. that the man was unresponsive. Jail medical staff performed life-saving measures until EMS arrived. The inmate was taken to Atrium…

Warner Robins’ ‘Operation Reawaken’ moves forward with more demolitions

Warner Robins demolished approximately 8,500-square-feet of commercial properties at 401 Commercial Circle and 102 N Davis Drive on Wednesday as part of its ongoing "Operation Reawaken."

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins demolished approximately 8,500-square-feet of commercial properties at 401 Commercial Circle and 102 N Davis Drive on Wednesday as part of its ongoing “Operation Reawaken.” Community and economic development director Kate Hogan says this is just the beginning of making Warner Robins beautiful. “These structures were commercial structures,” she said. “This is an opportunity…

St. Peter Claver Catholic School in Macon to host Irish Night

Event organizer, Regina Sweeney, says the proceeds from the event benefit the students and school.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – St. Peter Claver Catholic School is hosting the newly relaunched “Irish Night”. The event will be February 21. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the event begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at the door. Event organizer, Regina Sweeney, says the proceeds from the event benefit the students and school. Sweeney says…

Tykes Tots & Teens consignment event underway in Perry

The consignment sale has gently used children’s clothing, toys, car seats, and much more.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Parents, it’s time to go shopping! Tykes Tots & Teens Consignment Event is back at the Georgia National Fairgrounds. Hundreds of families dodged the raindrops on Wednesday to see if they could find some gems for their kiddos. The consignment sale has gently used children’s clothing, toys, car seats, and much more. The event provides an…

Powerful winds to bring an arctic blast Thursday

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Wind will increase out of the northwest behind the system that brought rain Wednesday. This Evening Overcast skies and a light and cold drizzle will continue for many parts of Middle Georgia through this evening. Some fog will also be possible while the winds remain calm. Even through the overnight hours skies will remain mostly cloudy…

Cherry Blossom Festival announces 2025 Nightly Concert Series Lineup

The Cherry Blossom Festival has announced the lineup for its 2025 Nightly Concert Series, featuring local and regional artists performing on the Coca-Cola Entertainment Stage at Carolyn Crayton Park.

Cherry Blossom FestivalMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Cherry Blossom Festival has announced the lineup for its 2025 Nightly Concert Series, featuring local and regional artists performing on the Coca-Cola Entertainment Stage at Carolyn Crayton Park. The concerts, included with festival admission, will take place each night from March 21-30, 2025. According to a news release, festival gates open daily with…

DePaul USA Daybreak holding 12th Greater Macon Sleepout

Sister Deborah Mallott, director of Daybreak and the Sheridan Center, says participants will set up camp outside the Sheridan Center to show solidarity with the homeless.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – More than 60 people are expected to spend a night outdoors for the annual Greater Macon Sleepout, an event raising awareness and support for the homeless. Sister Deborah Mallott, director of Daybreak and the Sheridan Center, says participants will set up camp outside the Sheridan Center to show solidarity with the homeless. Mallott said this is…

Former Director of Dublin VA faces more charges in child molestation case

The two additional charges that have been added are another count of child molestation and one count of computer or electronic pornography.

(UPDATE 2/19/2025): According to the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office, new charges have been added to Manuel Davila. Davila now faces four counts of child molestation and four counts of computer or electronic pornography. The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office did confirm Davila was out on bond. (ORIGINAL 3/27/2024) LAURENS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Manuel…

Former Houston County teacher arrested on child molestation charges

According to the Houston County School District, Joshua Gabriel Wilson was a former music teacher at Miller Elementary School in Warner Robins.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A former Houston County teacher has been arrested for child molestation, according to the Houston County Sheriff’s Office. Joshua Gabriel Wilson was taken into custody on February 13, after an arrest warrant was issued for child molestation, with the charge stemming from an offense that happened in August of 2023, jail records show. Wilson was…

Warming shelters open their doors ahead of freezing temperatures

Warming shelters will open February 19 and stay open until temperatures rise again.

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warming shelters will open Wednesday and stay open until temperatures rise again. According to a news release from United to End Homelessness, the organization is working with Macon-Bibb County, local shelters, and the Homeless Coalition to give people in need somewhere warm to sleep. Many shelters will extend intake hours and are working…

Man arrested after 4-year-old found walking alone on street in Montezuma

Police were notified by a concerned citizen that a 4-year-old girl was walking on Gray Street in Montezuma around 11:53 p.m. by herself on February 13.

MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was arrested Thursday night after his 4-year-old child was found walking alone on the street while left unattended at home, according to the Montezuma Police Department. Police were notified by a concerned citizen that a 4-year-old girl was walking on Gray Street in Montezuma around 11:53 p.m. by herself on February 13. The Montezuma…

Macon based non-profit funds vacations for terminally-ill families

Take the Trip Foundation aims to send families impacted by a terminal illness on an all-expense paid vacation to provide them with the opportunity of making memories that the surviving loved ones can always cherish.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  A Macon based non-profit funds vacations for terminally-ill families through its, Take The Trip Foundation. Take the Trip Foundation, aims to send families impacted by a terminal illness on an all-expense paid vacation to provide them with the opportunity of making memories that the surviving loved ones can cherish, always. Jason Carroll and his late wife,…

Lady Vikings Advance to GIAA Elite Eight

FPD defeated Strong Rock Christian Academy 50-32 in the first round of the GIAA Class AAAA Girls Basketball Playoffs

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – On Tuesday night at the First Presbyterian Day School, the Lady Vikings defeated the Strong Rock Christian Lady Patriots, 50-32 in the first round of the GIAA Class AAAA playoffs. F.P.D. will head two miles across I-475 to take on their District Six rival, the Stratford Eaglettes, Friday night at 7:30 p.m. Categories: Across Georgia…

Jones County Advances to Sweet 16

The Lady Greyhounds defeated Cedar Shoals 55-38 in the first round of the GHSA Class AAAA Girls Basketball Playoffs

GRAY, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – On Tuesday night at Jones County High School, the Lady Greyhounds defeated the Cedar Shoals Lady Jaguars, 55-38 in the first round of the GHSA Class AAAA playoffs. The Lady Greyhounds were up 53-23 at the start of the fourth quarter. Jones County will host Northview Friday night, after the Lady Titans defeated Perry in…