Deputies: 4 charged with burglary after stealing from Macon apartment
Bibb County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested four people after they say they found them removing items from an apartment Friday afternoon.
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Coroner: Suicides in Macon-Bibb surpass last year's total
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Suicide rates in Macon-Bibb County are rising. That's according to Coroner Leon Jones. Jones says this year surpassed last year's suicide total count - and the year is not over. Eight months into 2019, Jones says…
Doughboy Pizza in downtown Macon closed permanently
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A downtown Macon pizzeria is permanently closed. Doughboy Pizza on Cherry Street closed its doors over the weekend. Former owner, Tim Self, confirmed business wasn't doing well. He had no additional comment.
OSHA investigates employee death at Pearson Farm
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) investigated an employee death that happened at Pearson Farm. According to Crawford County coroner Sheldon Mattox, the incident happened on Aug. 5 when a pallet struck 57-year-old Francisco Rodriguez…
Local dental clinic offers services for veterans, uninsured residents
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Veterans and patients without insurance have the chance to receive dental care at a local clinic in Byron. Rehoboth Life Care Ministries volunteer dental clinic is a non-profit, all volunteer staffed business that wants to give back…
Perseid Meteor Shower peaks Tuesday, best viewing tips for Middle Georgia
Typically one of the better meteor showers of the year, the Perseid Meteor Shower, is expected to peak overnight tonight and you should be able to see it here in Middle Georgia. Viewing might not be as good this year…
Macon man leads deputies on car chase, arrested with multiple charges
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man led deputies on a car chase and collided with another vehicle. Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies were patrolling the Mumford Road area near Case Street when they saw a black Lincoln Town Car run…
WANTED | Dublin man flees deputies, convicted felon
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Laurens County Sheriff's deputies need your help finding a Dublin man who fled from authorities on Monday. Deputies identified the man as 40-year-old Jody Gossett. Authorities say that Gossett is a wanted felon in both South…
UPDATE | Driver of 18-wheeler charged with killing woman on I-75 in Byron
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Peach County Sheriff's deputies identified the driver of the semi-truck that killed 36-year-old Jennifer Thomas of Gray. Deputies identified the semi-truck driver as 31-year-old Yurien Bello of Miami. According to the booking report, Georgia State…
Investigation | Washington County Sheriff shoots himself, dies
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Washington County Sheriff died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. This comes from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Eastman office. Authorities say that the incident happened around 8:15 a.m. on August 10. Investigators say that authorities…
UPDATE | Deputies identify woman shot, killed in west Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a homicide that happened on the 2800 block of Walmar Drive in west Macon. Authorities identified the victim as 26-year-old Morgan Smith. Deputies say they received a call from a…
Man wanted for robbing Subway in Warner Robins at gunpoint
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Warner Robins Police are looking for a man they say robbed a Subway restaurant at gunpoint this weekend. According to Police Chief John Wagner, the robbery happened at the Subway at 600 Russell Parkway around…
Telfair County man arrested for shooting two people in car
MCRAE, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - According Telfair County Sheriff Chris Steverson, a McRae man has been arrested for shooting to two people inside of a car on Friday, August 9th. According to a Facebook post made by Sheriff Steverson, 27 year…
Washington County Sheriff, Thomas Smith, Passes Away
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – The Washington County Sheriff's Office is mourning the death of its Sheriff, Thomas Smith. According to a post one the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office's Facebook page, Sheriff Smith passed away over the weekend. According to Washington…
Father drowns in north Macon pool, daughter attempts to save
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call at Arbor Apartments on Northside Drive around 12 p.m. on Saturday about a drowning. Deputies say that 42-year-old Roger Anthony reportedly went underwater in the pool. His 9-year-old daughter,…
Part of I-16/I-75 improvement project to be finished in 2021
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The I-16/I-75 Improvement Project is still underway by the Ocmulgee River in Macon.
Macon man sentenced for identity fraud, forgery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 50-year-old Macon man was sentenced to prison this week after pleading guilty to using someone else’s identity to buy a car and a lawnmower, rent a trailer and open accounts at Verizon and Best Buy.
Rapper Young Jeezy gives back to hometown of Hawkinsville
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Grammy-nominated rapper Young Jeezy is back in his hometown of Hawkinsville. He returned to Middle Georgia Friday night to celebrate his new album and make a generous donation to the community. The hip hop artist held…
'Best thing I’ve done in 40 years': Program gives new life to dogs, inmates
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Baldwin County Animal Shelter dogs threatened with euthanization found guardian angels in prison inmates. Charlie Young has been in jail for nearly 40 years, but he’s had a few companions to help pass the time. “This…
Local middle school partners with Discovery Education
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Weaver Middle School celebrates its partnership with Discovery Education during a STEM leadership retreat. Discovery Education implemented its STEM Formation professional development program. The three-year-long program is designed to build and sustain a culture of STEM teaching…
Perry man arrested for shooting son during argument
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Authorities arrested a Perry man after he shot his son during an argument. Houston County sheriff's deputies responded to the 2300 block of Marshallville Highway regarding an aggravated assault on Aug. 3 around 8 p.m. Deputies…
Judge sentences Macon man to life in prison for murder
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A judge sentenced a Macon man to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder of Jim Julian Baldwin II on Friday. This comes a day after Bibb County jurors found 27-year-old Tirell…
SHOOTING | Warner Robins man asks for cigarette, gets shot
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins police officers are investigating the shooting of a man who asked for a cigarette. Authorities say the incident happened on Aug. 9 around 1:45 a.m. at Northcrest Apartments on the 800 block of…
Milledgeville man found dead near Karen Circle
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Milledgeville Police Department is investigating the death of a 26-year-old man. Baldwin County coroner Ken Garland identified the victim as Wydeldrick Denson. Authorities say the call came in around 3:15 a.m. on Aug. 9. MPD…
Aircraft moved from Warner Robins to Macon may cause delays on road
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - If you’re driving Hwy 96 or Hwy 247 tonight, you may encounter an aircraft on the road with you. The piston powered aircraft is moving from the Central Georgia Technical College campus in Warner Robins…
Consignment sale event helps families across Middle Georgia
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Middle Georgia's Largest Consignment Event kicked off today at Georgia National Fairgrounds. The consignment event founder, Laura Johns, says she started the consignment sale to "help families across Middle Georgia." "When my daughter was little, she and…
"I want them to know police are their friend" | Marshallville's new police chief wants to focus on building relationships
MARSHALLVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Marshallville will soon have its first female police chief. Patricia Barber served as a deputy for Peach County for 26 years. For the last five years, she has worked part time at the Marshallville Police Department.…
Macon Bacon prepares for fish fry
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Tonight is the first game of the series for the Championship. The Macon Bacon welcome the Morehead City Marlins to Luther Williams Field tonight at 7pm. Danny Higginbotham, the head coach for the Macon Bacon, says he…
Macon man found guilty of murder in 2018 shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County jurors found a man guilty of malice murder and felony murder Thursday, in the 2018 shooting death of Jim Julian Baldwin Jr.
1 dead after crash on Hawkinsville Road
One person is dead after a single vehicle accident on Hawkinsville road Thursday afternoon.
Bibb School District accepting donations to help students affected by Green Meadows fire
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County School District is accepting donations to help families affected by a fire in west Macon. Twenty students have neither school supplies nor uniforms after a fire at Green Meadows Townhomes on Monday. Homeless…
Crimestoppers tip leads to arrest of man on 15 Most Wanted list
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County sheriff's deputies arrested one man from the Crimestoppers 15 Most Wanted list. Along with the U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force, deputies arrested 24-year-old Takeymia Watts around 10 a.m. this morning. Authorities arrested…
Keeping Macon clean | Recycled butts make bucks
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Newtown Macon is helping to keep the city clean by recycling cigarette butts. Jene Bragg of Newtown Macon says 20 cigarette butt receptacles were installed in downtown Macon in July. Getting paid Bragg says the recycled…
WANTED | Two men cut hole in roof of Macon business to burglarize
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies need your help identifying a person of interest in connection with a burglary that happened at AP’s Hidden Hideaway at 4274 Broadway in Macon. Authorities say that the incident happened on July…
Coach's Corner: Von Lassister Bleckley County Royals
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bleckley County Royals are 10-10 the last two seasons under head coach Von Lassister.
Coach's Corner: Brad Harber Crisp County Cougars
CORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Coach Brad Harber is in his third season as the head coach of the Crisp County Cougars, the Cougars are looking to build on the momentum from last season after becoming region champs in 1-AAA.
Peach County Health Department temporarily moving during renovations
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Peach County Health Department is being renovated which is causing temporary relocation for some patients. The health department renovation plans include the following: replacing the flooring throughout the building repairing the roof improving the…
Scattered storms and heat continue in Middle Georgia
A weak cold front is on the way to Middle Georgia tonight bringing a chance for a few strong storms overnight. As we head into Thursday the front will continue to sink into our area, but will only really bring…
Peach baking contest helps celebrate Farmers Market Week
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - It's National Farmers Market Week, and the Mulberry Market is celebrating with its 2nd annual Peach Baking Contest. The contest took place Wednesday evening in Tattnall Square Park. From cakes and cookies to muffins and tarts,…
Anderson Diner partners with Middle Georgia Food Bank to help families
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Anderson Diner partnered with the Middle Georgia Food Bank to give out food to families in need. The partnership coordinator Johnny Hollingshed Jr. says this is the second food bank giveaway and he expects it to…
2 dead dogs, 3 infected after parvo outbreak at Houston County Humane Society
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Houston County Humane Society scrambled to disinfect every surface after a parvo outbreak takes the lives of two dogs and infects three. The outbreak prompted the Houston County Humane Society to close until further notice…
United Way of Central Georgia raises record-breaking amount
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The United Way of Central Georgia had a record-breaking fundraising year to address poverty in the community. The 2018 annual campaign raised $5,139,778. The funds go towards improving the lives and well-being of those in the…
Macon man pleads guilty to molesting 5-year-old, 25-year prison sentence
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A judge sentenced a Macon man to prison after he pleaded guilty to molesting a 5-year-old. This comes from district attorney David Cooke's office. According to the news release, Lowe pleaded guilty to multiple counts of…
Pet owners charged with animal cruelty for dog with untreated injuries
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two Macon pet owners were charged with animal cruelty toward their dog who suffered a broken leg. Bibb County Sheriff’s Office animal enforcement officers responded to the 1100 block of Pio Nono Avenue regarding an injured…
2 men rob Waffle House at gunpoint on Riverside Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators are looking into an armed robbery that happened at a north Macon Waffle House. Deputies say that the incident happened around 5 a.m. on Wednesday at the Waffle House on Riverside Drive…
Staying hot this week
As we head into the middle of the week, we are looking at a big warm up across the southeast. Expect heat and humidity to continue and increase which means "feels like temperatures" will be topping out in the triple…
Macon Bacon beat Forest City, advance to CPL championship round
The Macon Bacon are headed to the Coastal Plain League's Petitt Cup Championship Round.
Macon-Bibb commissioners override Mayor's veto, employees to receive bonus
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County employees can expect a holiday bonus in December.
Warner Robins appoints Chief John Wagner as permanent chief
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Warner Robins appointed its new police chief at the council meeting Monday night and it's no shock who got the job. Chief John Wagner was interim police chief for five months before becoming the new chief…
Families return to nothing after fire takes their home
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Fire investigators are still trying to figure out what caused a fire last night in Macon. Macon-Bibb Fire Department received a call at 9:30 p.m. of a fire at Green Meadows Town-homes on Log Cabin Road. Ben…