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Macon, GA

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in the search for Nekeria Coley, a 19-year-old woman who was reported missing on May 28. Coley was last seen near Hartley Bridge Road at Houston Road in Macon, according to the sheriff’s office....

UPDATE: missing 19-year-old found safe

Byron, GA

BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) cameras are coming to the city of Byron, and they’ve already helped the Police Department solve a major case. For decades, law enforcement has used ALPRs to solve investigations and locate missing persons, but now, cities across Middle Georgia...

Flock license plate readers help Byron Police Department solve entering autos case

Warner Robins, GA

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One person is dead after a shooting Monday in Warner Robins. It happened around 12:45 in the 100 block of Wendan Way, according to Houston County Coroner James Williams. The victim was pronounced dead on the scene. The Warner Robins Police Department is investigating.

UPDATE: Man killed in Warner Robins shooting

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County community leaders got a firsthand look at the progress of the new amphitheater and courthouse within Macon Mall. The nearly finished courthouse and the world’s largest indoor pickle ball facility inside the mall are set to open in July, according to crews working on the projects. The additions are expected to invigorate the Eisenhower Parkway area.

Macon-Bibb leaders get update on Macon Mall courthouse, amphitheater project

Lizella, GA

LIZELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 4 year-old boy drowned in a pool on Sunday, according to Coroner Lonnie Miley. The victim was visiting with family at a relative’s home for the holiday weekend at Grace Trce when he was playing in a pool and had gone under the water. When family noticed he’d gone under, he was taken to the Beverley Knight Olsen Children’s Hospital in Macon where he was later pronounced dead at 3:30 p.m.

Child drowns in pool at Lizella home

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Seizure patients who use low-dose THC will now have access to a fast-acting nasal spray. Trulieve medical cannabis dispensary in Macon is now offering Momenta Nasal Spray to help reduce the severity of seizure symptoms. The spray is a practical alternative to vaporizers and can...

Fast-acting THC nasal spray now available for seizure patients at Macon’s Trulieve dispensary

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The American Red Cross is holding its 11th Annual 41NBC Blood Drive in Middle Georgia, calling on eligible donors to contribute and potentially save lives as the demand for blood in the U.S. surges every two seconds. The Red Cross has identified an ongoing blood...

American Red Cross holding 11th annual 41NBC Blood Drive amid summer shortage

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia residents are talking about legislative issues that affect them ahead of local and national elections. Community members gathered Wednesday at the Tubman Museum for the launch of the GoVoteGA Advocacy Tour. Local officials spoke about the need for civic engagement beyond the four-year...

GoVoteGA Advocacy Tour kicks off in Macon

Fort Valley, GA

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The cities of Fort Valley and Byron are set to host the 37th annual Georgia Peach Festival, a celebration designed to honor local peach growers and their significant contributions to the food industry, despite a crippling 90% loss in this year’s peach harvest.

Fort Valley, Byron ready to host 37th Georgia Peach Festival during harsh harvest season

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Out with the old and in with the new! That’s what We Care Heating and Air brought to one Warner Robins veteran’s home. James Williams, who served as an airman in the U.S. Air Force, was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in November and had to undergo multiple surgeries along with chemotherapy.

Warner Robins Air Force veteran with stage 4 cancer wins new HVAC system

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 9/11 organization is honoring fallen servicemen and woman by supporting the families they left behind. That includes the Freeman family in Warner Robins. On April 28th, 2011 United States Marine Corps Lance Corporal Ronald Douglas Freeman died after sacrificing himself in order to...

Warner Robins family receives mortgage-free home for Memorial Day

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgians and visitors are invited to celebrate National Trails Day on Saturday with a guided tour of the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail. Organized by NewTown Macon and Bike Walk Macon, the tour starts at 9 a.m. and wraps up at noon. The free event, happening...

National Trails Day: Macon groups to host guided tour of Ocmulgee Heritage Trail

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Seizure patients who use low dose THC will now have access to a fast-acting nasal spray. Trulieve medical cannabis dispensary in Macon is now offering Momenta Nasal Spray, to help reduce the severity of seizure symptoms. The spray is a practical alternative to vaporizers, and...

Low dose THC nasal spray now available for seizure patients

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Forty years after the tragic 1983 crash of a Boeing B-52G, which led to the loss of all seven crew members onboard, two Air Force veterans journeyed to the crash site to remember and honor those who perished. The ill-fated aircraft was similar to one on display at the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins.

Veterans honor fallen comrades from 1983 B-52G crash on 40th anniversary

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Following the recent dementia diagnosis of former first lady Rosalynn Carter, healthcare providers in Middle Georgia are urging the community to confront the stigma associated with the condition and to seek help promptly if symptoms are recognized. “She wants everybody to know she has dementia...

Local healthcare providers rally to raise dementia awareness following Rosalynn Carter’s diagnosis

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Residents of the Pleasant Hill Community gathered at Historic Linwood Cemetery Monday to honor fallen service men and women with a wreath laying ceremony. The ceremony was held in the historic Black cemetery in remembrance of African American Veterans laid to rest there. Linwood Cemetery...

African American veterans remembered at Historic Linwood Cemetery

Cochran, GA

COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Cochran community marked Memorial Day Monday with a public gathering at the Cochran City Auditorium. The event was held to honor the local men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in battle. “This is a special day to me because it honors...

Cochran commemorates Memorial Day, honoring local fallen war heroes

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — College baseball players from across the country flock to summer leagues aiming to enhance their skills before returning to school. However, only a select few get the chance to become a delightful breakfast item. “I’m feeling excited first of all. Definitely just to be a...

Macon Bacon home opener slated for June 2nd

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Wednesday will have a gloomy feel throughout the day thanks to added cloud cover. Middle Georgia began Wednesday on a much warmer note than Tuesday thanks to increased cloud cover overnight. That cloud cover will help things to feel a little cooler this afternoon with highs and heat indexes largely in the mid 80s. A few pockets of sunshine are expected throughout the day, however don’t expect any clearing. Ambient winds will blow out of the east-northeast at around 5-12 mph, however gusts could reach as high as 20 mph. The UV index for today in Macon is about 8.2, so sunscreen is still necessary despite the added cloud cover for anyone spending ample time outdoors.

Mostly cloudy Wednesday

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UPDATE: Arrest made in fatal shooting at Brookhaven Apartments

UPDATE: Deputies make an arrest. It was reported that suspect 32-year-old Keywan Gerold Capers was involved in an altercation with his girlfriend when victim 37-year-old Christopher...

UPDATE: Arrest made in fatal shooting at Brookhaven Apartments

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