Bibb County deputies continue to investigate south Macon homicide
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is seeking a man for questioning after a homicide Wednesday night in south Bibb County.
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Sam Poss' convicted killer in court for sentencing hearing
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The first day of the sentencing hearing for the man convicted of killing a Perry teenager in 2016, wrapped up at the Houston County Superior Court Thursday morning. Judge Edward Lukemire will determine if Dakota White…
Discover Middle Georgia: Jarrell Plantation
JULIETTE, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Over 100 years ago, farms and plantations were scattered across the southeast. Middle Georgia had its fair share of plantations, too. A cotton plantation in Juliette was popular in the community during the 1800's and is…
Mostly dry in Middle Georgia Thursday with lower humidity
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - If you look closely at the sky today, you'll notice that it's not really true blue. There's a bit of a white taint to it due to wildfire smoke moving south. Wildfires continue to rage across…
The B.S. Report: Braves first place in August
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Braves begin play Wednesday two games on top of the Philadelphia Phillies. We can now say we are in late August, and the Braves are in first place. It was expected to be another rebuilding…
Black Voters Matter Fund stops in Fort Valley to promote civic engagement
The "Black Voters Matter Fund" made a stop in Fort Valley today as a part of the org's "Get Out the Vote" Tour encouraging rural voters to get to the polls.
A day before grand re-opening, Memaw's announces new partnership with Goodwill
Macon native Alfreda "Memaw" Lockette's famed restaurant in Bellevue is preparing to open its doors for the first time since her passing.
Public says they want changes made when it comes to appealing Planning and Zoning decisions
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - At Wednesday morning's public Planning and Zoning hearing, fixing how P&Z handles appealing decisions was the topic of discussion. Multiple residents walked up to the podium saying they don't agree with an order to appeal…
Crews hit water tank causing wet downtown streets
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Water shot into the sky, creating wet streets in downtown Macon Wednesday morning. The Macon Water Authority says around 9 a.m., crews hit a tank while working at Cherry and Third street. Director Tony Rojas…
2nd store clerk shot within a week, residents want violence to stop
Two store clerks shot and killed within a week in Macon.
Infant Declared Brain Dead Following Crash in Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - An infant is declared brain dead Wednesday morning after she was ejected from a vehicle during a crash Tuesday night, according to Macon-Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones. The crash happened around 9PM on Riggins Mill Road.…
Crews Working Water Main Break in Downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Macon Water Authority crews are working a water main break in downtown Macon. Crews say they hit a water main line near the intersection of Third Street and Cherry Street. At one time water was shooting…
Macon store clerk shot, dies after robbery on Vineville Avenue
A Macon convenience store clerk was shot overnight during an armed robbery and died later this morning.
Mercer University Opens new clinic in Plains, Former President Jimmy Carter set to attend
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is joining leaders from Mercer University, including University President William Underwood, to celebrate the opening of a new primary care clinic in Downtown Plains.
Dry air slips south into Middle Georgia following cold front
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - A cold front is finally making its way into Middle Georgia bringing drier air into the south. Wednesday morning, satellite imagery on the water vapor channel (showing moisture content in the atmosphere) showed a swath of…
UPDATE: Body identified in Warner Robins, police investigate home invasion
Warner Robins Police are now investigating two incidents, a home invasion and suspicious death, that were called in within minutes of each other.
BCSO warns against crook disguised as Publisher's Clearing House rep
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office Crime Prevention Unit is warning people to look out for any suspicious phone calls from scammers posing as reps with PCH.
Commission overrides Macon mayor's garbage billing veto
Macon-Bibb County residents will go back to paying their garbage fees every quarter.
Macon-Bibb County Commission passes new budget
The Macon-Bibb County Commission passed an amended budget Tuesday night.
Restaurant Report Card: August 21st, 2018
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Here are you restaurant health scores in Middle Georgia for Tuesday, August 21st, 2018: Sonic Drive In 1114 HILLCREST PKWY DUBLIN, GA 31021 Last Inspection Score: 92 Steak N Shake 1624 VETERANS BLVD DUBLIN, GA 31021…
Teacher builds interactive desks for his class to enhance student's success
LAURENS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Pencils and paper are a thing of the past for a classroom in Laurens County. A teacher spent his summer 'constructing' an idea to help his students succeed. These aren't your ordinary desks. "The desks…
Search Warrants Executed In Illegal Gambling Crackdown
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Multiple law enforcement agencies are coming together to crack down on illegal gambling at local gas stations and businesses. In a joint investigation, agencies executed several search warrants in Warner Robins, Centerville, Macon, Byron, and Perry.…
Candidates for Georgia’s Governor among speakers at annual Congressional Luncheon
e> MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More than 2,000 elected officials and business leaders from around Georgia are filling the Macon Marriott City Center for the 2018 Congressional Luncheon. The annual event, hosted by the Georgia Chamber, is an opportunity to…
Community mourns loss of club promoter, community leader
Community members mourn the loss of well-known community leader.
Storms develop ahead of cold front Tuesday, drier weather on Wednesday
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - A cold front will push into the southeast Tuesday, firing up showers and storms ahead of it. Showers and storms will pop-up in Middle Georgia starting around noon, becoming more scattered in nature through the bulk…
15-year-old charged in Macon homicide investigation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 15-year-old boy is charged with murder in the death of 16-year-old Calvin Harvey. Sharmarian "Bobby" Chatfield was arrested following the deadly shooting that happened on Edgewood Drive back in June. Deputies say Harvey was attending…
Local restaurants battle it out for best burger in Macon this week
It's the battle of burgers this week for restaurants in Macon. Local restaurants are partnering with Visit Macon to celebrate Macon Burger Week.
Teenager among two men arrested in deadly Macon shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A teenager and another man are now facing charges in the death of 18-year-old Dakwaun Faulks. Bibb County deputies say 17-year-old Zontravion Hernandez, and 18-year-old Dawan Daniels, Jr. were involved in a confrontation with Faulks before…
Do you know this man? Bibb County Deputies looking for suspect in theft investigation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office needs your help locating Michael Vernard Taylor. He is wanted in a theft by receiving investigation. Taylor is known to be in the Belmont Avenue, Montepelier, and Napier areas. If you…
GBI investigating threats made against Warner Robins city employee
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into threats made by a Warner Robins city official. This is at the request of the Warner Robins Police Department. According to the GBI, agents are looking into…
Macon-Bibb County committee approves budget with cuts to agencies
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb County Operations and Finance committee passed an amended FY 2019 budget. The budget included the $12 million expected after the commission passed a 3 mil increase Thursday. Commissioners, who are not on the Operations…
U.S. Attorney: 'Operation Shockwave' arrests 46 people
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Dozens of people are behind bars after federal, state and local law enforcement collaborated for 'Operation Shockwave' in an effort to keep Macon safe. Among one of those arrested was 18-year-old Dakwaun Faulks, who, 41NBC…
Police say an 18 year old is the latest murder victim in Macon
Police say an 18 year old is the latest murder victim in Macon
Warm and humid Monday, drier air slips south through mid-week
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - The Gulf of Mexico continues to provide the southeast with very warm and moist air. Southwesterly winds at around 5-10 mph will transport moisture-rich air from the Gulf over Middle Georgia. With high humidity in place,…
The End Zone: Week 1 Scores and Highlights
Warner Robins 40, Tift County 29 Perry 23, Houston County 17 Northside 38, Centennial 14 Veterans 31, Upson-Lee 0 Mary Persons 42, Gainesville 0 West Laurens 56, East Laurens 0 Washington County 19, Baldwin 7 Tattnall County, 26, Claxton 0…
Macon Man Sentenced in Deadly Nightclub Shooting
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Bibb County jurors found a Macon man guilty of murder in the 2016 deadly shooting outside Club Dream in downtown Macon. Thirty-four-year-old Quentin Jackson shot and killed 35-year-old Darin Brewster in August 2016. Jackson was found…
Houston Co. Man Sentenced to 20 Years For Armed Robbery
PERRY, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - A Houston County judge sentenced 27-year-old Kevin Lamar Adams to 20 years behind bars for the armed robbery of a 55-year-old woman. Adams was convicted of Armed Robbery and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted…
Man Wanted For Questioning In Deadly Gulf Mart Shooting
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs the public's help identifying a man wanted for questioning in connection to a deadly shooting. The shooting happened at the Gulf Mart at 2893 Napier Avenue around 8:00 Tuesday morning.…
32 animals discovered in 'deplorable' conditions inside Macon home
An anonymous report led Bibb County's Animal Enforcement Division to discovering 32 pets in deplorable conditions at a home in Macon.
Rigby's Water World owners say water is safe after parasite complaints
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Owners of a new water park in Middle Georgia say after receiving multiple health complaints of parasites, it is safe to swim again. The state is looking into what caused the diarrhea parasite to…
County's decision on mil increase leaves some agencies uncertain
County commissioners may have finally passed a millage rate increase and budget but it still leaves uncertainty for some agencies.
Macon mayor vetoes quarterly garbage billing ordinance, again
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - For the second time, Macon-Bibb County Mayor Robert Reichert vetoed the quarterly garbage billing ordinance. Mayor Reichert expressed his decision Thursday in a letter to the county clerk, Janice Ross. He chose to veto the ordinance,…
Deputies Searching for Armed Robbery Suspect in South Macon
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the suspect involved in an early morning Armed Robbery. It happened just after 2:00 Friday morning at the Flash Foods on 4314 Pio Nono Avenue in south Macon.…
Convicted murderer uses law degree to represent himself in request for fair trial
The convicted murder of Mercer Law School graduate, Lauren Giddings, will appear before a judge Friday morning.
Unstable weather pattern rises rain chances for the weekend
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Moisture from the Gulf of Mexico continues streaming over the southeast while a cold front approaches from the northwest. Both these systems will effect our weather in Middle Georgia this weekend. Friday, deep southwesterly flow will…
Former Church Youth Leader Found Guilty of Molestation
FORSYTH, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - A former Monroe County church youth group leader is found guilty on four counts of child molestation. Thirty-four -year-old Jack Hutcheson will serve 60 years with 25 of them in prison. During the trial, two teen…
Man Wanted For Questioning In Entering Autos Cases
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office needs the public's help identifying a man in connection to several cases of entering autos. He's wanted for questioning about someone entering cars in the area of Ridge Avenue in the…
Macon-Bibb EMA partners with Red Cross to host shelter volunteer training
Macon-Bibb EMA and American Red Cross hosted the first of many shelter volunteer training sessions on Thursday. They need as many volunteers as possible.
Macon-Bibb County Landfill to close temporarily on select days
Starting this week, Macon-Bibb County's Landfill will temporarily close on Tuesdays and Thursdays to do some maintenance work.
The B.S. Report Special Edition: Bulldogs deep enough to survive injuries
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - We learned Tuesday night that Peach County’s Tyrique McGhee will miss four to six weeks of his season with the Georgia Bulldogs. I hate that, since McGhee did so well last year and was poised to really help…