Dejon Campbell

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UPDATE: Pineview mayor suspended by Georgia governor after theft indictment

Apr 9, 2024 | 41nbc.com | Dejon Campbell |Tucker Sargent

Pineview Mayor Brandon Holt has been suspended by executive order of Georgia Governor Brian Kemp following his indictment on theft charges. UPDATE (4/9/24): Pineview Mayor Brandon Holt has been suspended by executive order of Georgia Governor Brian Kemp following his indictment on theft charges. Kemp issued the order on Tuesday as a result of Holt being charged with multiple felony counts of theft by taking on March 11.
Two found dead inside Fort Valley home after fire

Mar 11, 2024 | 41nbc.com | Dejon Campbell

Fort Valley Assistant Chief Alex Pryor says the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is getting involved FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two bodies were found at a home on East Church Street Monday morning after a house fire. Assistant Fort Valley Fire Chief Alex Pryor says the investigation is ongoing and that the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is getting involved, but Pryor did not provide any further details. We will update this story as we get more information.
Thousands of pages of slave transactions discovered, made available to public

Mar 1, 2024 | 41nbc.com | Dejon Campbell

Bibb County Superior Court Clerk Erica Woodford found the documents in 2013 after they were collecting dust for 190 years BIBB COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – More than 6,000 pages of slave purchases in Macon-Bibb County are now available online, after they were collecting dust in the Bibb County Superior Court for almost 200 years. “I cannot articulate in words the feeling of finding records of slavery in our deed books”, Erica L. Woodford, Esq, said.
Black History Month: Retired airman reflects on history making service

Feb 21, 2024 | 41nbc.com | Dejon Campbell

Robert Anthony Thornton was one of the first airmen to join the United States Air Force WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – 93-year-old Robert Anthony Thornton made history seven decades ago at the age of 17 when he became one of the first airmen in the United States Air Force. “The first few weeks I was there, that’s when the Air Force separated from the Army,” he said, referring to the launching of the new military branch in 1947.
Man killed in Monroe County after head-on collision

Feb 20, 2024 | 41nbc.com | Dejon Campbell

The driver of a Chevrolet Silverado identified as Gregory Smith, crossed the center line and hit a tractor trailer head-on. FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead in Monroe County after a head-on collision. The crash happened Monday night near the intersection of Rumble Road and Highway 41. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the driver of a Chevrolet Silverado identified as Gregory Smith, crossed the center line and hit a tractor trailer head-on.
Mother of teen who's been missing still searching for answers

Feb 7, 2024 | 41nbc.com | Dejon Campbell

Gabriella Dixon was first reported missing on October 30th. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says the investigation is ongoing MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -Gabrella Searcy who’s been searching for her daughter for month, is looking to law enforcement and the community for answers. 18-year-old Gabriella Dixon went missing in October. She was last seen and her mothers apartment. “My prayer is that I find my daughter,” says Searcy, who still has hope her daughter is alive.
AAA visits Macon to celebrate Black History Month as part of Electric Vehicle Road Trip

Feb 6, 2024 | 41nbc.com | Dejon Campbell

The Macon stop includes tours of the Otis Redding Foundation and Tubman Museums as well as the Douglass Theatre. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Experiencing Black history behind the wheel of an Electric Vehicle. That’s the message from AAA as the company kicked off Black History Month with their EV Road Trip Guide. The road trip goes through different historical cities throughout Georgia and South Carolina.
Macon organization honors Rosa Parks with wreath laying ceremony

Feb 2, 2024 | 41nbc.com | Dejon Campbell

Rosa Parks would have been 111 years old on Sunday, February 4. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Leaders from across Macon-Bibb County gathered on Friday to honor the late Rosa Parks in a wreath laying ceremony just ahead of her birthday, which is on Sunday. “Today is a special day,”Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller said. Miller spoke about the legacy of the civil rights leader and how important Rosa Parks Square is for the county.
Macon-Bibb celebrates decrease in homicides, credits Macon Violence Prevention initiative

Jan 31, 2024 | 41nbc.com | Dejon Campbell

Mayor, sheriff tout 67% drop in youth homicides, credit MVP Initiative MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller, Bibb County Sheriff David Davis and partners of the Macon Violence Prevention Program all gathered at City Hall on Wednesday to make a major announcement: homicides among those 18 and under decreased by 67% last year. “It’s about all of us working together,” Mayor Miller said.
District Attorney's office spearheads Macon battle against human trafficking with 'Into the Light' event - 41NBC News

Jan 26, 2024 | 41nbc.com | Dejon Campbell

The office of District Attorney Anita Howard and 'Out of Darkness' hosted a symposium on the campus of Mercer University MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Do something. That was the message of the “Into the Light” symposium led by Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney Anita Howard’s office and “Out of Darkness”. It was part of an effort to shed light on human trafficking.