Isaac Culver found guilty on all counts in federal fraud case
Isaac J. Culver was found guilty on all 13 counts Tuesday morning.
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Jury reaches verdict in Culver trial
Deliberation began in the U.S. Government versus Isaac Culver case Monday afternoon.
Casey Cagle “thrilled” to have governor’s endorsement and sheriffs’ support
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle made a stop in Macon Monday afternoon. The visit was part of his nine city 'Fly Around' tour for his gubernatorial campaign before Tuesday's run-off election. Cagle talked about how he…
Coach's Corner: Greg Moore, FPD Vikings
The Vikings finished 8-4 in 2017.
Macon lawyer is released from jail after charged with contempt of court
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - A Macon lawyer is out of jail after spending the weekend behind bars. Veronica Brinson turned herself in to the Bibb County jail, Friday. This comes after a Columbus judge charged her for contempt of court…
Bibb County Deputies looking for man in shooting investigation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff deputies need your help finding a man they say is connected to a shooting investigation. Deputies are trying to track down 27-year-old Montago Mann. The shooting happened early Saturday morning on Case Street.…
MWA lifts advisory, OK to swim in Ocmulgee River Tributary
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Water Authority says the portion of the Ocmulgee River that was closed following a sewage spill last week is safe. MWA lifted the advisory, Monday afternoon, for the Ocmulgee River from Amerson River Park…
Party at Peavy Park and learn about healthy living
Party at Peavy Park and learn about healthy living
Race for District 141 will come down to tomorrow's run-off election
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Election day is less than 24 hours away for residents in House District 141. The run-off between former Macon-Bibb County Commissioner Gary Bechtel and former Jones County Commissioner Dale Washburn will finally come down to tomorrow's…
Another front stalls across the Deep South, storm chances daily
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - A cold front brought storms through Middle Georgia Sunday night, leaving behind slightly cooler/drier air Monday morning. Unfortunately, humidity will creep back into the forecast as the frontal system stalls out across the Deep South through…
Vice President Pence attends rally in Macon supporting Kemp for Governor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Voters who are looking for Secretary of State Brian Kemp to win the republican race for governor in Georgia, welcomed Vice President Mike Pence to Macon over the weekend. "Trump and I fully endorse Kemp for…
Coach's Corner: Keith Hatcher, Mount de Sales Cavaliers
One of the bigger year-to-year improvements may have happened at Mount de Sales in 2017, as 5th year head coach Keith Hatcher saw his team go from 2-8 to 6-5 and a playoff berth.
Severe storms possible in Middle Georgia this weekend
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Severe weather will be possible across Middle Georgia this weekend as a cold front stretches into the southeast. A complex of storms will likely produce the most severe weather Friday across Kentucky and Tennessee. As the…
Macon man gets prison time for shooting woman in the stomach
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man will spend nearly a decade in prison for shooting a woman in the stomach during a scuffle. 30-year-old Kevin Johnson pleaded guilty to aggravated assault this week. Back in 2017 Johnson's ex-girlfriend and two other…
Two men injured following shooting at West Macon apartment complex
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County deputies are looking for the person who shot two men outside an apartment complex Friday morning. It happened at the Majestic Garden Apartments on Rocky Creek Road just before 5 AM. Deputies say the…
Houston Co. Back to School Bash gives out thousands of backpacks
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - The first day of school is August 1st, that's just over a week away. And the Houston County Housing Authority and the Houston County School District are helping make school shopping less of a…
Upcoming public forums set to discuss consolidated government in Macon-Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - There's an opportunity next week for you to ask questions about the consolidated government in Macon-Bibb County. Mayor Pro Tem Al Tillman will hold a series of public forums around the county beginning July 26th. Thursday's…
Warrant: Mother accused of using her hands in "aggressive manner" causing child's death
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A judge denied bond Friday afternoon for the mother charged with murder in the death of her one-year-old son. De'Yuntis Pounds was found dead at a home in the Pendleton Home Housing Complex on Houston Avenue…
Swimming Discouraged Due to Sewage Spill in Ocmulgee River Tributary
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Water Authority is discouraging swimming in portions of the Ocmulgee River following Wednesday's major sewage spill. The spill happened around 2:00PM Wednesday from a manhole located at 1701 Walnut Street. MWA sewer conveyance crews…
Angie's List: Bug Repelling Plants
Summer means it’s time to fire up the grill and invite friends and family over for a barbecue but it also means you’ll probably see some unexpected guests as well - those pesky bugs and insects.
Culver testifies in day 5 of his own criminal trial along with character witnesses
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - How do you distinguish deception from fraud? That's the question defense attorneys want a jury to consider in the federal case against Progressive Consulting CEO Isaac Culver. In day five of the criminal trial, jurors got to…
Georgia Lottery Makes Billion Dollar Transfer to Education
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A little over a billion dollars is on the way to education programs in Georgia. The Georgia Lottery Corporation transferred $1.14 billion into the State Treasury’s Lottery for Education Account. This is the largest annual transfer…
Macon Woman Pleads Guilty in Molestation Case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon woman is sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to her part in the 2015 molestation of a pre-teen girl. Thirty-six-year-old Latalia Santoria Hutchings entered her plea during a hearing in Bibb County…
Local church helps raise funds for Middle Georgia's Meals on Wheels
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Bibb County Commissioners will meet the next month to discuss adjusting funds in the budget to ensure some agencies can stay open. One of those programs is Meals on Wheels. Meals on Wheels of Middle…
Jurors hear testimonies from Dallemand and Tourand in Culver Trial
Jurors heard testimonies from several witnesses including two major players--former Bibb Schools Superintendent Romain Dollemand and Tom Tourand.
Coach's Corner: J.T. Wall, John Milledge Trojans
For the John Milledge Trojans, losing in the second round was actually a step back for a team coming off a state title in 2016.
More Hepatitis A cases in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More hepatitis a cases are popping up in middle Georgia. That's why the North Central Health District is urging you to get vaccinated for the virus. Officials say five cases have been reported in the area,…
Cat of the Week: Ziggy
Our Cat of the Week is Ziggy. Ziggy is a wonderful kitten.
Macon church hosting event featuring "A Question of Faith" writer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Film writer Ty Manns will be part of a special screening of one of his films at a church in Macon this week. Manns along with actress Karen Cox will be at Mount Moriah Baptist Church Friday.…
Twiggs Co. Commissioners look to find solutions for county employee's health insurance
TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Twiggs County employees are waiting to see what's going to happen with their health insurance. Twiggs County Commissioners approved fiscal year 2019's budget, but with it includes changes to county employee's insurance. Twiggs County…
Middle Georgia State University's aviation program partners with Delta Airlines
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Delta Airlines is partnering with eight colleges across the county and Middle Georgia State University is one of them. The agreement will help students in Middle Georgia State University's Aviation Program pathways become a Delta…
Coliseum Medical Centers E.R $7-million expansion includes helipad
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - It appears the sky is the limit when it comes to caring for patients at Coliseum Medical Centers. The hospital has added a helipad. It's part of Coliseum's $7-million emergency room face-lift. Emergency room officials…
Five Below warehouse is coming to Monroe County, expecting to bring 130 jobs
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Wednesday morning, Governor Nathan Deal announced Monroe County will be home to Five Below's new southeast distributing warehouse. For those unfamiliar with Five Below, it's a retail store where everything from style, room, and technology…
The B.S. Report: Feeling good about the Braves
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - What a joy it was Tuesday night to watch four Braves players in the All-Star game. It shows how far the Braves have come in the rebuilding process to have that many players be among the…
CompTech CEO, employee and school officials all testify against Culver in day 3 of federal trial
In day three of court proceedings for the federal case against Progressive Consulting CEO Isaac Culver, two school officials and two employees of CompTech.
Coach's Corner: Sheddrick "Spoon" Risper, Westside Seminoles
It's the 10th season at Westside for coach Sheddrick "Spoon" Risper, coming off an 8-4 season in 2017.
Perry's Hayward to reimburse area teachers for classroom purchases
Former Perry Panther and current Los Angeles Charger Casey Hayward plans to help more than a dozen middle Georgia teachers this weekend.
More acts named for upcoming concert at Macon Centreplex
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - We now know who will open for Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky, and Mike before they take the stage at the Macon Centreplex in a few months. R&B singer Case and The Real Kid Capri are set to…
Clay Tippins backs Brian Kemp for Governor
Exclusive: Clay Tippins backs Brian Kemp for Governor
Back to school clinic offering health screenings for students in Macon-Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - There are two opportunities for you to take care of your child's back-to-school health needs. The Macon-Bibb County Health Department is holding its annual Back to School Clinic from 9 AM until 1 PM on July…
Mother charged with murder following infant's death in South Macon
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Coach's Corner: Ryan Crawford, Houston County Bears
It's the start of a brand new year for second year man Ryan Crawford of the Houston County Bears, as they hope to avoid a repeat of 2017's 2-8 record.
Newtown Macon's Entrepreneurs Academy offers $5,000 to one aspiring business owner
Newtown Macon is giving community members with dreams of entrepreneurship a chance to learn from the experts and potentially win $5,000 toward their idea.
'Mom and pop' delivery service trying to stay competitive with Waitr App expansion
Waitr's official launch in Warner Robins this week may be putting some pressure on a local 'mom and pop' delivery service in the area.
Concert in Monroe County featuring music from Otis Redding, III
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An event happening this weekend is featuring music from Otis Redding, III. The "American Music Celebration" will bring soul, gospel, and blues to the Monroe County Fine Arts Center Saturday. Gospel singer, T. Graham Brown will…
New partnership aims to increase graduation rates and decrease crime
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Bibb County is switching up their disciplinary actions to help keep students on the path to success. "Anything we can do to help prevent crimes in the community, it's going to help us in the…
Valdosta State Alumni hosting event at Macon Bacon game
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Alumni from Valdosta State University will flood Luther Williams Field Wednesday. It's part of "Blazers back the Bacon." The VSU Alumni Association is inviting members of its Middle Georgia Chapter to tomorrow's game. The Bacon will…
Waitr delivers to more Middle Georgia cities
Waitr delivers to more Middle Georgia cities
Macon woman wins amateur bikini competition, preparing for pro debut
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A woman from Macon has earned the title of Bikini Pro after competing in the Super Natural Bodybuilding and Fitness Pro-Amateur Southern Open. The event was held July 14th at Central Gwinnett High School in Lawrenceville.…
Defense claims Culver did what Dallemand asked, bought new computers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Former Bibb County School Superintendent Romain Dallemand will take the stand to testify against Isaac Culver this week. U.S. Government Attorney, Beth Howard told the jury, in her opening statement Tuesday morning, that she will call…