Sexual assault victim demanding $4.8 million after former FVSU officer's arrest
The woman who accused a former FVSU officer of inappropriate sexual acts is demanding $4.8 million in damages following the arrest of Wilbur G. Bryant.
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$10,000 bond set for former FVSU officer arrested in sexual assault case
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) arrested a former Fort Valley State University officer Friday morning.
Dublin High students grow plants and veggies, up for sale
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Fall is a time for harvesting. Some students are getting a chance to know what it takes to grow and sell crops. Since school started about a month ago, Dublin High School agricultural students have been…
Benefit concert in Macon featuring Jason Aldean happening Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Jason Aldean’s "Concert for the Kids" in Macon is happening Thursday night. The 3rd annual concert is a charity event for the Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital at Navicent Health. Aldean’s last two concerts for the…
Bibb County Deputies recover stolen ambulance in Downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County deputies are looking for the person who stole an ambulance in Downtown Macon. Deputies say it happened between the evening of Monday, August 27th and morning of Tuesday, August 28th. It was taken from…
Man pleads guilty to killing Peach Co. deputies, sentenced to two life sentences
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The man accused of killing two Peach County Sheriff's deputies pleaded guilty Thursday morning. Ralph Stanley Elrod chose to plead guilty on all 9 counts, including 2 counts of malice murder, 2 counts of felony…
The B.S. Report: Falcons ready to start the season
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Thursday night here on 41 NBC it’s the kickoff of the 2018 NFL season with the Atlanta Falcons playing the team that knocked them out of the playoffs last season – and the team that went…
Mayor Pro Tem says county jobs could be at stake due to administration's plans
It's been months since the disagreement began on how to handle Macon-Bibb County's trash billing between county commissioners and Mayor Robert Reichert.
Discover Middle Georgia: Georgia State Cotton Museum
VIENNA, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia State Cotton Museum is located in a small, Middle Georgia city known for its cotton production. Georgia has a long history with cotton, and much of that history still remains in Dooly County. "Georgia…
Dublin VA Center shows off new $7.5 million memory care unit
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Officials at the Carl Vinson VA Center in Dublin took us inside their brand new multi-million dollar facility.They say it's re-defining what home feels like. "It's a big change in their life to go from what…
Woman pleads guilty in Macon home invasion, sentenced to 20 years
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A woman will spend 13 years in prison for the role she played in a robbery in the Barrington Hall Subdvision in Macon. 23-year-old Jasmine Byrd was sentenced to a total of 20 years without the…
Man convicted of armed robbery sentenced to 20-years in prison
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - A 20-year-old Macon man will serve prison time after confessing to committing a string of robberies over a two-week span. A judge sentenced Deiondre Khalill Howard to 30-years, 20 of them in prison and possibly without…
North Macon shopping center stores announced
Seven stores are coming to North Macon in Fall of 2019.
Rep. Austin Scott hosting Military Service Academy Day in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An upcoming event in Warner Robins is giving high school students access to information about the U.S. Military Service Academy. “Attending a service academy is a real honor and a great opportunity for students to…
Commissioners pass $4.4-mill for South Bibb Rec Center's phase two project
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb Commissioners voted on $4.4-million in SPLOST money for South Bibb Recreation Center's phase two project. The new South Bibb Recreational Center is looking to break ground for phase two of the project. "This…
High pressure sits over east coast, hot and humid conditions continue
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WGMT) - Gordon made landfall late Tuesday night as a Tropical Storm with sustained winds of 70 mph. Landfall occurred just west of the Alabama/Mississippi state border, near Pascagoula. Since making landfall, Gordon has moved inland bringing heavy rain…
Community leaders concerned over violence among Macon's youth
Many community leaders are concerned over the surge of violent crimes involving youth in the community after the murder of a Macon teen on Labor Day.
Republican headquarters re-opens in Macon for elections
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - With elections two months away the republican party is trying to get voters excited. The republican headquarters in Macon re-opened this morning. It will be open until Election Day on November 6th. People can stop by…
Poss family on sentencing: 'No matter what, we still don't have Sam back'
After a Houston County Superior Court judge sentenced Dakota White to life in prison without parole, Sam Poss' say they did not closure.
Restaurant Report Card: September 4th, 2018
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Here are you health scores from around Middle Georgia for this week: Puebla's Mexican Restaurant 2400 N COLUMBIA ST MILLEDGEVILLE, GA 31061 Last Inspection Score: 92 Domino's 1909 N COLUMBIA ST MILLEDGEVILLE, GA 31061 Last Inspection…
Six Flags over Georgia hosting casting call for annual Fright Fest
Update: There's a casting call happening Saturday, September 8th at the park in Austell. The company is looking to hire scare actors during the job fair. ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Six Flags over Georgia is getting ready for its…
New Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice takes oath of office
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - There's a new Chief Justice in the Georgia Supreme Court. Harold D. Melton was sworn in Tuesday morning as the 32nd Chief Justice. He is replacing Justice P. Harris Hines who retired last week after serving 44…
Man sentenced to 15 years in Macon kidnapping investigation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man will spend more than a decade in prison for the role he played in a kidnapping in Macon. 29-year-old Raul Sanchez-Gonzalez pleaded guilty to armed robbery & kidnapping, and was sentenced to 15 years…
Bibb School District holding Attendance Awareness Month events
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Throughout September, the Bibb County School District will hold events focusing on the importance of attending school every day. The 4th annual Attendance Awareness Month Kick-off event is happening Friday, September 7th. Macon-Bibb County Commissioner Virgil…
Do you know this man? Bibb County Deputies looking for burglar
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County deputies need your help tracking down the man who who broke into a Family Dollar store. It happened Monday night around 11:30 at the location on Houston Avenue. Deputies are hoping surveillance pictures will…
Dakota White sentenced in the murder of Perry Teen, Sam Poss
Judge Edward Lukemire now has all of the evidence and statements needed to determine if Dakota White will spend the rest of his life in prison, with the possibility of getting out or not.
High pressure pushes Gordon west, keeps Middle Georgia hot and humid
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Tropical Storm Gordon strengthened overnight and is charging towards the Gulf Coast. Early Tuesday morning, the Hurricane Hunters of the Air Force Reserve found that Gordon had sustained winds of 65 mph and was moving west/northwest…
"I don't take insulin anymore," App helps patients manage diabetes
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT)- It's been nine months since diabetic patients in rural Georgia took part in a program to help check their blood sugar. Navicent Health and Robins Health allowed around 100 patients to try the ConnectWell app. For…
Man in "Jason" mask robs Aldi in west Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man who wore a "Jason" mask and used a gun to rob a grocery store. The armed robbery happened around 3 p.m. Monday at the Aldi grocery store…
Hundreds hit the streets for Macon's 42nd annual Labor Day Road Race
Some people may have taken their day off as a chance to sleep in but that wasn't the case for hundreds who hit the ground running in Macon this morning.
UPDATE: Suspect arrested in Chick-fil-A shooting death
A suspect is in custody after a shooting death at a west Macon Chick-Fil-A Monday.
Busy roads as Labor Day weekend wraps up
The Labor day travel weekend is nearing its final hours tonight and Georgia State Patrol wants to make sure everyone gets home safely.
Tropics are brewing as multiple systems develop
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - While the first half of the Atlantic Hurricane season (June - August) was less active than predicted, the second half of the season has already produced three tropical waves. Last week, we were keeping our eye…
No break in the heat and humidity for Labor Day in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - While many people are catching a break from work this Labor Day, the weather will remain active. A ridge of high pressure (same as last week) continues to sit over the east coast. This system is…
Macon Chamber hopes city will benefit as Atlanta sees rapid growth
Macon is just an hour away from a city with a population now higher than that of 25 states. Chamber officials hope rapid growth in Atlanta hits Macon too.
Some tips on how to play it safe this Labor Day Weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Labor Day weekend may have started but that doesn't mean it's all fun and games. Though it's a time for fun, officials say it's also a time when accidents can happen. They want this Labor Day…
The End Zone: Week 3 scores and highlights
Friday, August 31: Rutland 17, Houston County 62 Jones County 35, Northside 27 Veterans 38, Baldwin 30 Howard 46, Central 26 Morrow 12, Mary Persons 32 Westside 27, Perry 30 Dodge County 22, West Laurens 10 Peach County 0, Lee…
From the bench to the field, Georgia Chief Justice set to participate in Atlanta Braves game
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Supreme Court Justice, P. Harris Hines, is trading his gavel for a baseball glove this weekend. Justice Hines is set to throw out the first pitch before The Atlanta Braves take on the Pittsburgh Pirates…
Crypto cases on the rise in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The number of Cryptosporidium Crypto cases are on the rise in Middle Georgia. According to the North Central Health District, the number of cases jumped from 4 to 60 between July 31st and August 31st. People…
Teenagers charged with murder in two deadly shootings at Macon convenience stores
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - 17-year-old Jeremy Kendrick, Jr., and 16-year-old Arie Calloway are facing charges in two deadly shootings at Macon convenience stores. The teenagers are charged with 2 counts of murder and 2 counts of armed robbery following the…
Two killed in Cochran house fire after son tries to save mother
A woman and her son were killed in house fire Thursday afternoon in Cochran.
Convicted felon sentenced to 87 months in prison for firearm possession
A Milledgeville man will serve 87 months in prison for possession of a fire arm by a convicted felon. A judge handed down his sentencing Monday.
Police still looking for leads months after deadly Barberitos shooting in Warner Robins
It's been almost 8 months since the robbery turned fatal shooting at Barberitos in Warner Robins. Police are still searching for leads on a suspect.
Monroe Sheriff on deputy misconduct:"This is a slap to all law enforcement"
A Monroe County Sheriff's Deputy has been terminated following a inappropriate misconduct investigation. The GBI and FBI also helped with the investigation.
Cochran Man Sentenced For Threatening Calls to Senators
BLECKLEY COUNTY, Georgia - (WMGT/41NBC) - A Cochran man is sentenced to 30 months in prison for two counts of anonymous telecommunications harassment involving the offices of U.S. Senators. In a plea agreement, 41-year-old Jason Kenneth Bell admitted he called…
Free sunscreen available at schools and stadiums in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Houston County School District is providing free sunscreen to help protect students from skin cancer. 34 dispensers were installed this month across 18 sites, including middle & high schools, all three stadiums, and select…
Kroger's same-day delivery service coming to customers in Macon, Warner Robins
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Kroger is teaming up with Instacart to deliver groceries from its stores in Macon and Warner Robins to residents in the area. Today's announcement is part of an effort from both companies to expand across the…
Six Flags over Georgia set to open new pendulum ride in 2019
AUSTELL, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A pendulum ride standing 15-stories tall is coming to Six Flags over Georgia. Pandemonium is expected to debut in the park's ScreamPunk-Themed section in late spring of 2019. Thrill-seekers can expect the ride to reach up…
U.S. Senator David Perdue shares memories of Senator John McCain
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - U.S. Senator David Perdue is joining leaders from around the country in honoring the life of Senator John McCain. McCain died over the weekend following a battle with brain cancer. In a video statement, Perdue recalls…
Former Monroe County Deputy charged in inappropriate conduct investigation
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A former deputy with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office has been arrested following an investigation into inappropriate conduct. The Sheriff's Office started its investigation on Deputy William Miller after receiving information about the incident on August…