'A true prince of a man': Former Mercer AD Bobby Pope dies at 75
Former Mercer University athletic director Bobby Pope died Sunday afternoon at 75.
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Cooler days on the way for Labor Day Weekend
Highs today once again warmed to the upper 90's in Middle Georgia with plenty of sunshine and a few hints of some dry air. As we move into the weekend a cold front will push south and bring some relief…
Law enforcement: "Make sure you have a designated driver"
State troopers and local law enforcement officers want to remind those to celebrate responsibly.
Jones County man accused of damaging homes, hitting neighbor with pipe
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Jones County Sheriff Office deputies arrest a man accused of damaging homes and cars and then attacking a neighbor with a pipe. Thirty-four year old Gregory Battle is charged with criminal damage to property and aggravated…
Man charged with dog fighting, cruelty to animals in Jones County
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Deputies make an arrest in a dog fighting incident in Jones County. Community complaints led deputies to the Kingsview area last Friday. That's where deputies reported finding dogs in poor condition and with old injuries. Deputies…
Macon men sentenced to prison for car break-ins, stolen pistols
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two Macon men on probation will see federal prison time after breaking into multiple cars in a north Macon neighborhood. A judge sentenced 23-year-old Quenshon Robinson to 34 months in prison. And 23-year-old Deshae Floyd received…
Warner Robins drug trafficker sentenced to prison
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A drug trafficker will spend more than 15 years in prison following a federal drug investigation in the Warner Robins area. A judge sentenced 36-year-old Robert Law, of Lizella, to prison after he pleaded guilty…
Bibb County Schools Superintendent shares what new school year will be like, part 2
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Several students in Middle Georgia will start the 2020-2021 school year on September 8th, including students who attend the Bibb County School District. To slow the spread of COVID-19 and keep students safe, the district will…
More 90's on the way Friday
Friday brings another day of above normal heat to Middle Georgia. Clear skies and plenty of sunshine will give way to highs that once again return to the mid and upper 90's. Once again we will be staying dry thanks…
Mercer football's Tyray Devezin named to FCS Players to Watch List
Devezin is one of three Southern Conference players on the list.
GBI expands Gang Task Force to Middle Georgia
Reynolds says this partnership will allow the GBI to cross city and county lines to stop street gangs.
2 wanted for aggravated assault following shooting of Mercer student
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has identified two people wanted in connection to a shooting that left a Mercer University student injured last week.
Navicent Health researches potential treatment for COVID 19
TPA is a clot-busting blood thinner commonly used for treatment of a stroke.
Bibb PBIS Department to launch new campaign to reinforce safety measures
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County School District launched a new campaign to reinforce safety measures due to COVID-19. The District’s Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Department started the "Be a S.T.A.R." campaign started to encourage students and staff to…
Man dies in loading dock accident at Tyson Plant in Vienna
VIENNA, Georgia (41) — A 58-year-old man died after a loading dock accident at the Tyson Foods plant in Vienna. Dooly County coroner Ricky Hudson says the accident happened around 1:40 p.m. Thursday. Hudson says the man died on the…
BOLO: Man wanted for entering auto, stealing gun, money
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies need your help finding a man wanted in connection with an entering auto investigation. Deputies say the incident happened on Veranda Lane, during the late-night or early morning hours of August 26…
Crop dusting plane crashes in cotton field in Pulaski County
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Responders are on the scene of a crop dusting plane crash in Pulaski County. According to Emergency Management Director and Pulaski County Fire Chief Leslie Sewell, the crash happened around 9:00 Thursday morning. Sewell says the…
Bibb County Schools Superintendent shares what new school year will be like, part 1
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Several students in Middle Georgia will start the 2020-2021 school year on September 8th, including students who attend the Bibb County School District. To slow the spread of COVID-19 and keep students safe, the district will…
Dog of the week: Ramona
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Ramona is a 3 or 4 year old German Shepard mix. She’s sweet, shy and loves other dogs. She’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt her at All About Animals Rescue in…
Parents must pre-order free meals for Bibb Co students
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County parents must pre-order meals for students starting Tuesday. Meal service is free for Bibb County students. However, they must be pre-ordered weekly. This rule helps reduce the number, and cost, of unclaimed meals. Parents…
Four people dead, two seriously injured after a crash in Wilkinson County
WILKINSON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Four people are dead and two other people are in the hospital with serious injuries after a truck and car crashed in Wilkinson County Tuesday night. According to the Georgia State Patrol, 25 year old…
Northside's Madelyne Lee commits to Mercer softball
She verbally committed to the Lady Bears Tuesday on social media.
Macon man arrested in connection to November accident that left man dead
A Macon man was arrested Wednesday in connection to an accident in November that left a man dead.
Summer heat sticks around this week
High pressure began to take over today in Middle Georgia, bringing sunshine and some dry conditions for most of us. As we move through the end of the week , high pressure will continue to build. With this increase in…
Perry man sentenced to 10 years in prison for possessing child pornography
A Perry man was sentenced to 10 years in prison this week after he pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography.
GBI closing Medical Examiner's Office in Macon
Dr. Eisenstat says the lab doesn't have enough pathologists.
Mask mandate credited with lower COVID-19 cases in Dublin
As of Wednesday, the county only reported seven new positive cases.
John Hancock Academy moving to distance learning for 14 days
John Hancock County will move to distance learning for the next 14 days.
Search warrant at Warner Robins hotel results in 2 arrests
A man and woman are in custody after police served a search warrant at a rented hotel room.
Forbes names Houston County School District 'Best Employer in Georgia'
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Forbes named Houston County School District as the best employer in Georgia of 100 large employers in the state. The District came in first place. In a statement Houston County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Scott…
Deputies, Animal Welfare at Poppy Avenue home in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County deputies arrest two people on charges of dogfighting and animal cruelty after responding to a home on Poppy Avenue in Macon. According to investigators, the Civil Court Sheriff's Office was at the home in…
Crawford Co High School closing due to water main leak
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Crawford County Schools have closed this morning after a water main break. School officials say buses will run following the release of car riders. Administrators discovered the leak as students entered the building just after 7…
Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit by car in Warner Robins
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Warner Robins man is in critical condition after being hit by a car in Warner Robins Tuesday at around 11:23 p.m. Warner Robins Police officer responded to a call in the area of 2706 Watson…
One dead, others injured in Warner Robins car accident
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Warner Robins Police Department is investigating a fatal accident from Tuesday night. Authorities identified the deceased driver as 39-year-old Yulanda Nelson of Warner Robins. Paramedics took that Nelson to Medical Center Navicent Health where…
Man hopes to bring 'Food Truck Park' to Macon
The Historic Macon Foundation is coordinating with a downtown community to bring more culture and food to the city.
Commissioner reflects on actor Chadwick Boseman's time in Macon
As Hollywood highlights the life of the Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman, community leaders are also remembering his connections to Macon.
Deputies arrest man who posed as Baldwin County High School freshman
The Sheriff’s Office says a woman in Milledgeville took in 21-year-old Abay Holmes.
Monroe County Sheriff's Office donates van to Animal Control
The van allows the staff to transport around 20 dogs in a single trip.
Macon-Bibb Commissioners extend hours for alcohol sales on Sunday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Commissioners extend the hours for alcohol sales on Sunday's. Commissioners amended an ordinance in a commission meeting Tuesday evening, that will now allow residents to buy alcohol in stores from 11 a.m. on Sundays until…
Macon-Bibb CARES Act will fund grants throughout county
Commissioners are working to help those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Residents upset with missing flowers, grounds at Fort Valley cemeteries
Smith says when she first laid him to rest the cemetery was beautiful with cut grass, flowers and headstone ornaments.
Staying hot this week
It was a hot and muggy day in Middle Georgia, with some areas seeing "feel like" temperatures of over 105 degrees! We have more sunshine and heat on the way as we head through the end of the week thanks…
Authorities make fourth arrest in mail, identity theft case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Authorities arrested a fourth Macon man in connection with a mail and identity theft. Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators along with the US Postal Inspectors Office, Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office, and Monroe County Sheriff’s Office arrested 41-year-old…
Bibb County School District distributes WiFi hotspots for students
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As many students face challenges with internet connectivity for virtual learning, school officials continue to solve the problem. The Bibb County School District distributed more than 1,500 mobile hotspots at the Professional Learning Center on Tuesday.…
Verizon hiring hundreds to work from home
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Verizon Wireless is looking to hire almost 1,000 people to work from home positions during the pandemic. In a release from the company, Verizon says it's looking for 950 customer service representatives to permanently work from…
Authorities arrest Macon man after finding crack cocaine, gun in home
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff's investigators arrested a Macon man after finding drugs in his home on August 27. Authorities identified the man as 38-year-old Kenneth Adriane Spivey. Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators along with the Sheriff’s Office S.W.A.T.…
UPDATE: GBI agents arrest father for suspected murder of daughter
IVEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – GBI agents arrested 38-year-old John Joseph Yozviak and charged him with the death of his 12-year-old daughter, Kaitlyn Yozviak. According to a news release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigations, John faces the following charges: Murder…
Family safe, but home is total loss after early morning house fire in Washington County
OCONEE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A family of three in Washington County is safe after their home caught on fire early Tuesday morning. According to a post on the Washington County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, fire crews responded to the home…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores August 24-28
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, August 24 and Friday, August 28, presented by Pierce Parts and Service.
Scattered storms, heat, and humidity return Tuesday
For the last day of "meteorological summer" we got a very typical summer day of heat, humidity and storms. The tropical air mass that has been hanging around over the weekend is sticking around for a few more days and…