Bibb County Sheriff's Office looking for aggravated assault suspect
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Bibb County Sheriff’s Investigators are asking for your help in an aggravated assault investigation.
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Man arrested in connection with murder-suicide investigation
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Baldwin County Sheriff's Office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested 41-year-old Marcus Allen Lillard for Murder, Aggravated Assault, and the Concealing Death of Another. Investigators say that the arrest happened on May 13th at…
Commissioner Virgil Watkins confirms mayoral run in 2020
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County Commissioner Virgil Watkins confirms his plans to run for mayor in 2020. Watkins confirmed his mayoral run via text message with 41NBC's Tanya Modersitzki. He has not filed the necessary paperwork yet. Stay with…
URGENT: Man seen entering autos on Malvern Hill Drive in Macon, stole items
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb Sheriff's investigators need your help finding a man who entered two autos. Investigators say that entered two vehicles on Malvern Hill Drive on May 7th between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. Sheriff's investigators say he…
Body found underneath bridge in Laurens County identified
UPDATE: The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office was notified that a positive identification had been made on a body that was found on May 11. The body was found under the bridge at the intersection of HWY 199 and Pughes Creek,…
Macon man sentenced to prison for child molestation, pleaded guilty
MACON, Georgia – The Bibb County Superior Court judge sentenced a Macon man to prison after he pleaded guilty to molesting a 4-year-old girl in 2016. According to a Macon D.A. news release, a judge sentenced 31-year-old Dexter Jarrod Burnett…
Man arrested in Byron, Police say he stole gun
BYRON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Byron police arrested a man over the weekend, they say he stole a gun. According to a news release from the Byron Police department, 19 year old Vernon Grable was arrested Saturday afternoon. Officers say he…
Convicted felon who escaped during court recess caught
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – A convicted felon in Balwin County who escaped during a court recess has been caught. According to a post on the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, Willis Rozier was found and arrested. Last week, during…
Medical Monday - Signs, symptoms and treatment for hernias
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Hernias are the bulging of organs or tissues through an abnormal opening. Dr. Patrick Narh-Martey, from Coliseum Medical Centers, visited daybreak to talk about the signs, symptoms and treatments for hernias. Click on the video to…
Mustang goes down embankment, driver and passenger taken to hospital
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – A car crash on I-475 south in Macon sent the driver and passenger of a Mustang to the hospital. According to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, 37 year old Chiriga Godfrey of…
Macon- Bibb Hazmat team called to crash involving tractor trailer
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – A crash involving a tractor trailer and car over the weekend caused The Macon-Bibb Fire Department’s Hazmat team to respond. According to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened just after 9…
UPDATE: Truck loses control and hydroplanes, passenger dies
UPDATE: According to the Macon-Bibb Coroner, Leon Jones, 57 year-old Timothy Gordon passed away Tuesday afternoon. The next of kin has been notified, and the crash is still under investigation. MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – A man is in the hospital…
Severe storms possible Mother's Day weekend
Good Evening, After a warm day across Middle Georgia with highs in the upper 80's we will get a small break from the heat as we head into the weekend. Saturday Scattered storms are expected to pop up across GA…
Warner Robins man sentenced to 25 years for child molestation
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Houston Superior Court found 31-year-old Ronnie Jamall Thomas guilty of child molestation on May 8th. Superior Court Judge Katherine K. Lumsden sentenced Thomas to 25 years in the State penitentiary without the possibility of…
Bonaire mother receives award for her public works
BONAIRE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - American Mother’s Convention named Carol Norris the 2019 Georgia Mother of the Year. She received the award in Washington DC. Carol lives in Bonaire, Georgia with her 15-year-old daughter, Kelsey. Kelsey was 14 months old when…
Macon Bacon rolls out new bacon themed menu items
MACON, Georgia (41NBC WMGT) - We hope your taste buds are ready because the Macon Bacon baseball team just added 32 new food and drink items to their menu. After hiring new Director of Food and Beverage Nick Greene, Luther…
Macon man arrested for commercial robbery, possession of drugs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators charged a Macon man with four commercial robberies. Investigators identified the suspect as 31-year-old Darryl James Clark. They arrested Clark on May 9th. Investigators say that Clark is connected to the…
Perry mayor announces resignation, council members grateful for his service
Many Perry residents are in shock after Mayor Jimmy Faircloth suddenly announced his resignation Friday.
Daybreak Interview - NBC's The Voice contestant and singer Rebecca Howell
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Rebecca Howell is native of Cochran, Ga and was a contestant this season on NBC's The Voice. She visited Daybreak to talk about her experience on the show, what's next for her and performed as well.…
Daybreak Interview - Mother's Day gift ideas
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Mother's Day is this Sunday, which means you may be getting something special for mom. Scott Mitchell, who owns Travis Jean Emporium in Macon, visited Daybreak to give a few Mother's Day gift suggestions. Click on…
Scattered storms likely in Middle Georgia to end the week
Showers pushed in across Middle Georgia this evening, bringing some much needed rain to the area. More rain is on the way through the weekend as well. Scattered storms will once again pop up across the area through the day…
Pedestrian struck at South Houston Lake Rd, Feagin Mill Rd in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Houston County Sheriff's Office is investigating a collision between a 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix and a pedestrian. The incident happened on South Houston Lake Road and Feagin Mill Road in Warner Robins. Authorities identified the…
23 arrested, 100+ issued citations in Houston Avenue area operation
23 people were arrested and more than 100 people received citations as part of the Bibb County Sheriff's Office's "Operation Southern Comfort."
Banks, Better Business Bureau want you to beware of card skimmers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, card skimmers are showing up all over Middle Georgia. The magnetic strip and the chip on our cards make us vulnerable for fraudulent activity. Kelvin Collins, the President and…
Milledgeville investigators arrest 2 in connection to Velvet Elvis shooting
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Authorities with the Milledgeville Police Department made two arrests in connection to a shooting that happened inside Velvet Elvis at 113 West Hancock Street. Officers arrested 24-year-old Patrick Glover and 30-year-old Anthony Barnes on May 9th.…
Deputies need public’s help identifying robbery by snatching suspect
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs the public’s help identifying a robbery by snatching suspect. The incident happened on April 30th around 1:15 a.m. at the Exxon gas station at the 3400 block of Napier Avenue.…
Georgia Doom suspends operations for remainder of season
Players thank fans for all of the support MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Doom canceled the remainder of their games for the 2019 season, CEO Kevin Adkins confirms. Adkins says he wants to take the arena football team in a…
Suspect escapes from Bibb County deputy while on the way to jail
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man in the custody of the Bibb County Sheriff's Office escaped from a deputy's van while he was on the way to jail. 27-year-old Telvin Vashun Smith had been picked Thursday morning for violating his…
Dog of the Week: The fun and playful Thumblina
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Thumblina is a 2 year old black lab mix who's very playful, people friendly and is in need a forever home. Haylee Robinson, a volunteer with All About Animals Rescue, visted Daybreak with Thumblina in the…
Warm weather and storm chances stay in the forecast through the weekend
We saw another warm day across Middle Georgia with highs in the upper 80's and a few showers, but more rain is on the way through the week. Tomorrow will be mostly dry through the day with warm temps and…
Renovated West Macon Park reopens with lots of upgrades
Renovated West Macon Park reopens MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Little league and community baseball return to the fields at West Macon Park. After months of construction and community planning, the West Macon park reopens with major improvements to its baseball…
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs your help finding missing person
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies need the public’s help finding a missing person. Deputies say that 43-year-old Calvin Donnell Harris reportedly went missing from his Ada Street residence on April 26th. They say Harris has not…
8 women arrested in Warner Robins for prostitution
Eight women are in jail for prostitution.
Suspect arrested in connection to 2016 murder investigation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb Sheriff’s Investigators charged 29-year-old Sterling Breynard Bell in connection to the 2016 Homicide of Kendra Roberts. Investigators say that a person saw Robert’s body on the side of the road in the 5500 block of…
Macon man arrested in connection with east Macon homicide
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators arrested a Macon man for the murder of Keshawn Maurice Jackson. Authorities say that they charged 18-year-old Kyshaun Rashad Jones with murder. Deputies took Jones to the Bibb County Jail on May…
Sandy Beach Water Park on market for $595,000
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sandy Beach Water Park is on the market at $595,000. According to Coldwell Banker’s website, the property has been for sale for 2 years. The listing agent of the property with Coldwell Banker Commercial Art Barry…
Mind, body, and sport: Mental health disorders in student-athletes
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In sports, a sweep is a good thing. But, there's a dangerous issue among student-athletes that sports psychologists say is being swept under the rug.
Workout Wednesday: The benefits of a full body stretch
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – A full body stretch is great way to warm up your muscles before a workout, get you ready for the day or can be used as a pick me up in the middle work. Lisa Seneker,…
Macon Mayor Robert Reichert breaks tie for alcohol license ordinance
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Commissioners do not want alcohol to be sold in movie theaters.
Isolated showers are back in the forecast through the week
Sunshine and dry air helped us warm into the upper 80's today with dry conditions across Middle Georgia. Isolated showers and possibly thunderstorms will be possible during the afternoon hours on Wednesday. Nothing severe is expected but we could see…
Macon man arrested with stolen gun, methamphetamine
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Macon man with a stolen gun on May 4th around 9 p.m. Deputies say they patrolled the Peter Street and Grosso Avenue area when they saw a truck stuck on…
Bomb squad called to local bank about suspicious package
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The bomb squad responded to a suspicious package call at a local bank. The incident happened at BB&T bank on the 3500 block of Mercer University Drive around 9 a.m. on Tuesday. Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies…
GHSA championship games move to Georgia State Stadium
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's high school championship games will be played at Georgia State Stadium this year. The move from Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the eight championship games was announced Tuesday by the Georgia High School Association. The games will be…
Warner Robins Independence Day celebration concert lineup announced
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins Mayor Randy Toms announced the headlining and opening act for 2019’s Independence Day celebration. The concert takes place on July 4th in the McConnell-Talbert Stadium parking lot. Rebecca Howell opens the celebration. Howell…
New installation commander named for Robins AFB, ceremony in July
New installation commander named for Robins AFB WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC WMGT) – Robins Air Force Base names a new installation commander. According to a press release, Colonel Brian R. Moore will become the installation and 78th Air Base Wing…
Restaurant Report Card: Health inspection scores April 30-May 6
Here are this week’s Middle Georgia restaurant health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health.
Warner Robins Transit prepares to expand transportation routes
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins Transit prepares to bring public transportation to urban Warner Robins and Houston County. It may also bring it to surrounding counties as well. Currently, Warner Robins transit covers the north and south side…
UPDATE: Victim identified in Tanglewood apartment shooting
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins Police officers identified the victim of the Tanglewood apartment shooting as 43-year-old Melando Moore. On May 6th, officers responded to a shots-fired call at Tanglewood Apartments. When officers arrived, they found Moore unresponsive…
Gov. Kemp signs early abortion ban
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's Republican Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation on Tuesday banning abortions once a fetal heartbeat can be detected. That can be as early as six weeks, before many women know they're pregnant. Kemp said he was signing…
Two Macon men arrested with stolen gun from entering auto case, marijuana
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two Macon men with a stolen gun and marijuana. Deputies say they patrolled the Napier Avenue and Park Avenue area when they witnessed a maroon Mercury Grand Marquis with no tag…