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Anchor & Managing Editor, 6 PM
Brandon moved to Middle Georgia from Tennessee after working at WPTY/WLMT-TV in Memphis and WBIR-TV in Knoxville. He graduated from The University of Tennessee and studied television news and political science.
He has been active in a number of professional and community organizations, including the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), Radio-Television News Directors Association (RTNDA), Alpha Epsilon Rho (Broadcasting Honor Society), the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated.
Quote: "One who beareth the torch, shadoweth oneself to give light to others."
— The Torchbearer Creed
Co-Anchor/Reporter, 6 PM & 11 PM
Brooke Martin is thrilled to call Middle Georgia her new home as a member of the 41 NBC news team. Born and raised in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Brooke's days in the country ended when she moved to center city Philadelphia to attend Temple University. At Temple, Brooke pursued her passion for the media by majoring in Broadcasting, Telecommunications and Mass Media, with a minor in Political Science.
A broadcasting career is a perfect fit for Brooke because she is committed to touching the lives of others in a meaningful way. That's why she interrupted her university studies for a year and moved to Mazatlan, Mexico where she worked with Youth With A Mission, a Christian missions organization. After returning to the United States, Brooke resumed her studies and honed her skills at WGAL-TV in Lancaster and KTVU-TV in San Francisco.
This is her first time living in the South, and Brooke is enthusiastic about Middle Georgia and its friendly people. When Brooke isn't working, she enjoys playing tennis, going to flea markets, and watching movies.
Anchor/Reporter, Day Break
Coreen Savitski has been with 41 NBC since September 2007. She feels lucky to call such a kind and warm community her new home! As a Rockford, Illinois native, Coreen knew she had a passion for television news even at a young age. She pursued her goals while attending Columbia College Chicago as a Broadcast/Journalism student. Coreen gained a great deal of her experience while reporting for college and local level stations. She's covered topics ranging from state elections to baseball games. Coreen interned in London at CNBC Europe and was employed as a production assistant at FOX Chicago-WFLD
Coreen says her favorite part about being a reporter is that there's always someone to talk to. She believes everyone has a story to tell.
When Coreen isn't working, you can find her with her Yorkie "Holly" or enjoying the outdoors. The beautiful Georgia weather makes Coreen not miss Illinois snow storms!
Check out Coreen's blog at the top of the page. You can see how much fun the morning crew has on Daybreak at 6AM Monday-Friday.
Reporters
Reporter
Liz Foster is excited to join the 41 NBC news team! After growing up all over the South, she feels blessed to begin her broadcasting career in her home state. Liz realized her passion for news broadcasting at a young age, taping her own news shows on her family's video camera! Broadcasting fits Liz's personality perfectly, as she never meets a stranger and is a natural story-teller.
Liz pursued her goals by earning a degree in Communication Arts with a major in Broadcasting at Georgia Southern University. She then moved to Charlotte, North Carolina to intern at WBTV where she gained valuable news experience learning from great reporters. While at GSU, Liz was involved in many student organizations and loved holding leadership positions, especially in Zeta Tau Alpha. She hopes to get involved in community organizations here in Macon.
Away from the cameras and the newsroom, Liz enjoys spending time with family and friends in Atlanta, playing with her Yorkie Bella, cooking, traveling and watching Braves baseball and Georgia & Georgia Southern football.
Liz appreciates hearing from viewers and welcomes anyone to email with a story idea or just to say hello!
Reporter
Rachel Schaerr grew up in Rockville, Maryland with her six brothers and sisters. Her career began years ago when she anchored her high school’s newscast.
Rachel is thrilled to be chasing her dreams and is privileged to be reporting for the 41 NBC news team. Georgia has treated her well so far; she loves the delicious southern food.
Rachel graduated magna cum laude from Barry University in Miami, Florida where she majored in broadcast journalism with a minor in professional writing.
While studying abroad in Thailand, Rachel was able to put her passion for journalism to work. She produced, directed, wrote and edited a documentary about Thai culture. The experience taught her a lot about a journalist's ability to delve into different lifestyles and cultures.
Rachel's proudest moment came in college when she was recognized for her journalistic achievement and awarded the Ann Bishop Memorial Scholarship. While at Barry, Rachel interned with the Special Projects Unit at the CBS affiliate (WFOR) in Miami and worked as a producer for WPLG, the ABC station in Miami.
When she's not at the station, Rachel enjoys volunteering at church, keeping in touch with family and friends, reading new novels, and working out. On the weekends you can find Rachel bargain shopping in downtown Macon and discovering new places to eat. If you have any story ideas feel free to email her at rschaerr@41nbc.com.
Reporter
Shelby Coates joined the 41 NBC news team in January 2009, and she is proud to make Middle Georgia her home. Originally from Clarksville, Tennessee, Shelby attended school at Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism and Mass Communication, with a minor in sociology.
While attending Abilene Christian, Shelby worked as an anchor/ reporter for her college news station and a writer for her college paper and website. She also worked as a news assistant with KTXS-TV in Abilene. After graduation, Shelby began her professional career at KRBC-TV in Abilene as the Weekend Anchor/ Education Reporter. Now Shelby has made her way to serve the Macon community as a General Assignments Reporter.
Shelby always had a passion for news and the way it can inform and bring about change. She is happy to be doing what she loves right here in Middle Georgia. In her free time, Shelby enjoys being outdoors, shopping, hanging out with friends and staying involved with community organizations and her local church, Houston Avenue Church of Christ. If you have a news tip for Shelby, email her at scoates@41nbc.com.
Reporter
Brittany Gonzalez joined 41 NBC in May 2010, leaving the rainy Northwest for the sunny Southeast. Originally from Portland, Oregon, she is excited to start her broadcasting career here in Macon. Brittany's dream of becoming a news reporter started after visiting the set of a local morning show when she was eight years old. A University of Oregon Alum she graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Electronic Media and minors in Business Administration and Communication Studies. While at the U of O Brittany worked as an Anchor/Reporter for the award winning college newscast Oregon News. She also received valuable learning experience as an intern at KATU in Portland and KMTR in Eugene, Oregon. Brittany believes that communication is the most important tool in the world and loves talking to new people. Loving adventures, she spent five months studying in Spain and absolutely fell in love with the country. Brittany has been fortunate enough to have visited more than ten different countries. When not hard at work at the station she is enjoying the Southern hospitality of everyone she meets, exploring Middle Georgia, and trying delicious Southern foods. Brittany loves and misses her family back in Portland, but couldn't be happier following her life long dream.
Reporter
Dustin is thrilled to join the 41 NBC news team. Originally from Lookout
Mountain, Georgia in the northwest corner of the state, Dustin began his
broadcasting career at the early age of 16, covering local sports as a
play-by-play broadcaster and writer. Dustin represented the state of Georgia
as a Free Spirit Scholar in 2006. The Al Neuharth Free Spirit Scholarship
and Journalism Conference Program recognize outstanding high school seniors
who demonstrate an interest in journalism and an abundance of free sprit.
Dustin graduated with a Bachelor's of Arts in Mass Communication from
Georgia College & State University in Milledgeville, GA. While there he
worked as a production assistant at the University's TV station and
participated in a number of roles with the student news show. He was also
involved with a number of student organizations like the Wesley Foundation,
Bobcat Media Productions, Omicron Delta Kappa, and Lambda Pi Eta. While
interning at WRCB in Chattanooga, TN he sharpened his reporting skills and
learned what it takes to be successful in the news room. Dustin started his
career in Macon as a news assistant and co-producer at WMAZ and considers
his time there to be extremely valuable in the learning process. In his
spare time, Dustin enjoys spending time with family and friends, working
out, playing music and sports, and hanging out with his dog Al.
Weather
Chief Meteorologist
Brian brings to Middle Georgia many years of weather experience ranging from places like Dallas, TX., to Columbus, MS. His interest in weather began in junior high back in North Texas. "I had to interview a local weatherman for a school project, and that stirred my interest. In high school I toured a local tv station and was totally hooked after that." He then began broadcasting time, temp, and wind for the NWS in Fort Worth several evenings a week after school, and learning some basic forecasting. Brian went on to peruse his degree in Meteorology at Mississippi State University. Brian has a Bachelor's Degree in GeoSciences with an emphasis in Broadcast Meteorology from MSU. Go Bulldogs!!
After college Brian began his tv career doing weather and sometimes co-hosting entertainment segments on Texas Cable News and WFAA-TV in Dallas. Brian has even hosted a cooking segment with Bobby Flay, cooking burgers on the grill! When Brian isn't delivering pinpoint accurate forecasts to the good people of Middle Georgia, he's spending time with the three most beautiful women in the world....his wife Sheila and their two wonderful daughters Brookelyne and Julianna.
Meteorologist
Meteorologist Michael Estimé has been a proud Middle Georgian and member of the 41 NBC Forecast Team since January 2009. He is best known for his energetic and personable forecasts during 41 NBC News Daybreak, which you can catch weekday mornings from 6am – 7am.
Michael has earned the trust of Middle Georgians through his comprehensive coverage of severe weather. Your safety before, during, and after the storm is his number one priority. Rain or shine, day or night, Michael's passion for the weather, commitment to our community, and optimistic outlook are qualities that you can count on.
As a student at Central Michigan University, Michael was a 5-year work-study scholar at WWJTV [CBS Detroit] through the Emma L. Bowen Foundation, a national organization which prepares minority youth for careers in the media industry. Upon graduation, he was honored with the foundation's “Outstanding Student of the Year” award in 2009.
Before joining 41 NBC, Michael worked at City Cable 15, EDTV16, News Central 34, and also spent time at The Weather Channel in Atlanta.
Michael is a member of the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association. In his spare time, Michael enjoys volunteering in the community, playing the clarinet, and spending time with his family [including his identical twin brother] and friends.
If you would like Michael to speak with your students or participate in your charity event, please send him an email.
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