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UPDATE: Former Sandersville teacher pleads guilty to child pornography charges

Dendy was a teacher at Washington County High School from August of 2020 until his arrest in January of 2023.

July 30, 2024

Clayton Poulnott, Monica Diaz-Meek,

(UPDATE 7/30) A former Sandersville high school teach pleaded guilty to producing and distributing child sexual abuse material in federal court on Tuesday, according to the United States Attorney’s Office Middle District of Georgia. 33-year-old Michael Allen Dendy pleaded guilty to one count of production of child pornography and one count of distribution of child pornography. Dendy faces a mandatory…

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Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores July 22-26

Here's this week's Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, July 22 and Friday, July 26, 2024.

July 30, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here’s this week’s Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia’s food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, July 22 and Friday, July 26, 2024. All scores of 69 and below (considered unsatisfactory on the state’s scale) are shown in red. All scores between 70 and 99 are shown in black. All scores…

Sarah Mallett Bibb County Teacher Of The Year

Howard Middle School’s Sarah Mallett is Bibb County’s 2025 Teacher of the Year

Howard Middle School audio, video, technology and film teacher Sarah Mallett is the Bibb County School District's 2025 Teacher of the Year.

July 30, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

2025 Bibb County Teacher of the Year Sarah Mallett and Bibb County School District Superintendent Dr. Dan Sims (Photo: Bibb County School District)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Howard Middle School audio, video, technology and film teacher Sarah Mallett is the Bibb County School District’s 2025 Teacher of the Year. The district made the announcement during Tuesday’s Convocation, held inside the Macon…

UPDATE: Deputies identify Ocmulgee River drowning victim

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office identified the drowning victim as 26-year-old Daniel Romain of New Jersey.

July 29, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek, Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (7/30/24) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office identified the drowning victim as 26-year-old Daniel Romain of New Jersey. UPDATE (7/29/24) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says members of the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department Dive Team and Georgia Department of Natural Resources located the body just before 5:30. According to a news release, the man’s identity is being withheld…

The heat is returning as July comes to a close

July 29, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – More typical conditions are returning following a week with plenty of clouds and below average temperatures. This Evening A line of storms is moving through Middle Georgia this evening. It entered the region during the late afternoon and should clear out of here during the late suppertime hours. A couple of showers will be possible…

Man charged for sexual exploitation of children in Crawford County, GBI investigating

Derrick Sartain was booked at the Crawford County Jail and charged with four counts of sexual exploitation of children.

July 29, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Crawford County man was arrested and charged with sexual exploitation of children on July 24, according to a press release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The GBI’s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes (CEACC) Unit began an investigation in May into 39-year-old Derrick Sartain’s online activity, which later led to a search warrant of…

Macon Volunteer Clinic founder Dr. Chapin Henley dies at 85

The Macon Volunteer Clinic (MVC) is remembering Dr. Chapin Henley, a beloved surgeon and MVC founder, after he died on Friday in Columbus.

July 29, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Volunteer Clinic (MVC) is remembering Dr. Chapin Henley, a beloved surgeon and MVC founder, after he died on Friday in Columbus. Dr. Henley, who delivered more than 5,000 babies and performed Georgia’s first laparoscopic hysterectomy, was a “cherished surgeon, family man, and community pillar,” according to an MVC email on Monday. “Dr. Henley’s profound…

Macon Area Habitat for Humanity needs help identifying people who stole lumber from site

If you have any information, call the Macon Area Habitat for Humanity or the Bibb County Sheriff's Office at (478) 751-7500.

July 29, 2024

Tanya Modersitzki,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Area Habitat for Humanity needs your help identifying people the organization says stole from a job site over the weekend. Surveillance video caught an image of a white pickup truck at the site. The video doesn’t have a clean image of a license plate, but the white truck appears to have a lift gate…

Fort Valley Police respond to weekend shooting, investigation underway

Deputies responded to the 1100 block of E. Church St. in regards to a shooting that happened Saturday at 3:40 a.m.

July 28, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A person was shot on Saturday, according to Fort Valley Police Chief DJ Flores. Deputies responded to the 1100 block of E. Church St. in regards to a shooting that happened July 27 at 3:40 a.m. Deputies arrived on scene and were told by dispatch that victims were taken to Peach County Hospital. The victim…

Macon Bacon’s Annual Strikeout Cancer Night

The Macon Bacon held their annual Strikeout Cancer Night on Thursday; Bacon organization speaks on what cancer means to them

July 27, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Bacon held their annual Strike Out Cancer night on Thursday at Luther Williams Field. Bacon players wore the ‘Strike Out Cancer; jerseys with the phrase on the back of their jersey, in place of their names, in solidarity of the cause to battle cancer. Fans, coaches, and players from both teams alike all…

Former NFL player and Perry native Casey Hayward giving out haircuts

The Perry native and former Atlanta Falcons Cornerback is sponsoring haircuts for young men in Perry grade schools

July 27, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

PERRY, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Perry native and former NFL player Casey Hayward is helping out his community before kids go back to school. Hayward announced his organization, Hayward Hands, plans to sponsor the haircuts for every young man in grade school in Perry so they can “go and get fresh before the school year start”, according to Hayward. Saturday,…

Covington Academy Hires Clint Humphrey as new Varsity Football Head Coach

The Covington Academy Rams Varsity Football Program has welcomed a new head coach for the second year in a row

July 27, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Covington Academy Rams Varsity Football program have found their new head coach just three weeks before the high school football season kicks off. CA has hired Clint Humphrey to take the helm of their football program as new head coach of the Rams. Coach Humphrey has GISA coaching experience with Deerfield-Windsor school, Sherwood Christian,…

Train Like A Champion: Learning the basics of climbing

41NBC went to Macon Rocks and learned the basics of climbing from John Hur.

July 26, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Ahead of the Olympic Games, 41NBC presents ‘Train Like a Champion,’ featuring local athletes who share the basics of their sport. 41NBC went to Macon Rocks and learned the basics of climbing from John Hur. John Hur, Director of Operations/Head Routesetter at Macon Rocks, says bouldering is one discipline of climbing. Hur says that each path…

Local church hosts free community health fair

The free community health care will have services for children, families, and seniors.

July 26, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Glorious Hope Baptist Church is hosting a free community health fair that will include free haircuts for attendees and a voter registration booth. The event is August 3 at Glorious Hope Baptist Church, which is located at 3805 Napier Avenue. The health fair is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tameka Jackson, health ministry coordinator, says this…

Oconee Residents Upset About Added Fees, Dead Relatives On Utility Bills

Oconee resident upset about added fees, dead relative on utility bill

A homeowner in Oconee claims the city is putting her water bill in her deceased relative's name and adding a groundskeeping fee, despite inconsistent maintenance of city property grass.

July 26, 2024

Tanya Modersitzki,

OCONEE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A homeowner in Oconee claims the city is putting her water bill in her deceased relative’s name and adding a groundskeeping fee, despite inconsistent maintenance of city property grass. Amanda Jackson says grieving her grandmother’s death has been difficult because the water bill still arrives in her grandmother’s name seven years after her death. “Dead folks…

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Deputies: Man arrested for burglary of Jay’s Hope Foundation in Macon

Deputies say the suspect was arrested at nearby restaurant with stolen items from Jay’s Hope Foundation.

July 26, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Photos: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators and deputies arrested Joseph Peeler on Thursday in connection with a burglary of Jay’s Hope Foundation on Forsyth Street earlier this week. Peeler was taken into custody at a nearby restaurant, where investigators say they discovered a suitcase containing items stolen from the nonprofit foundation. According to…

Highlights: Bacon Fall In Game One Against The Blowfish 7 5

HIGHLIGHTS: Bacon lose back-to-back at home Thursday

The Macon Bacon (16-28) fell to the Lexington County Blowfish (24-20) in both games of their home doubleheader Thursday

July 26, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Bacon hosted the Lexington County Blowfish in a doubleheader Thursday after rain delays postponed the last two games between the two CPL West teams earlier this month. The last time these two faced off the Blowfish snuck away with a win 7-6 on July 3rd. Game one saw the Bacon lose 7-5 even…

Macon Mayhem hire new head coach Dave Pszenyczny

The Macon Mayhem have agreed to terms with new head coach Dave Pszenyczny

July 26, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Mayhem have agreed to terms with a new coach. Dave Pszenyczny from Sterling Heights, Michigan will be joining the Mayhem as the new head coach. Pszenyczny has more than 500 professional games of experience under his belt. The former professional hockey player made his SPHL debut with the Peoria Rivermen in 2015. In…

Inaugural Georgia High School Football Media Day

Georgis High School Football held its inaugural Football Media Day Thursday in the Westside High School Auditorium

July 26, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia High School Football held its inaugural Football Media Day Thursday in the Westside High School Auditorium. Several football and flag football teams from schools all across middle and southern Georgia attended the first ever event. Schools from our region included Northeast, Warner Robins, Ace, Westside flag football, Perry, Peach County, Central, and both Rutland…

UPDATE: Missing Laurens County teen Macie Hannah found safe

Macie Hannah has been located and found safe, according to the Laurens County Sheriff's Office.

July 25, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Photos: Laurens County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE (7/25/24): Macie Hannah has been located and found safe, according to the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office. ORIGINAL STORY (7/24/24): DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating Macie Hannah, a teenager who was last seen in the area of Country Club Road. Macie Hannah is 5’7″,…

The Salvation Army of Greater Macon opens basketball court for residents

The organization opened a new basketball court at the Peyton-Anderson Men’s Residence to go along with a playground that opened earlier this year.

July 25, 2024

Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC) MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Families staying at the Salvation Army in Macon now have a unique way to distract them from difficult times. The organization opened a new basketball court at the Peyton-Anderson Men’s Residence to go along with the playground that opened earlier this year. The Salvation Army has been home for Carlos Hall for…

Train Like A Champion: Learning the basics of tennis

41NBC went to the Macon Area Tennis Association and learned the basics of tennis from Emmanuel Awoyeye.

July 25, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Ahead of the Olympic Games, 41NBC presents ‘Train Like a Champion,’ featuring local athletes who share the basics of their sport. 41NBC went to the Macon Area Tennis Association and learned the basics of tennis from Emmanuel Awoyeye. Emmanuel Awoyeye, a local coach, says there are about three main strokes you need to know: forehand, backhand…

Middle Georgia lawmakers show support for VP Harris, warn of dangers of Project 2025

Some Middle Georgia lawmakers are endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for president, saying that if former President Donald Trump is re-elected, it'll be harmful for Georgians.

July 25, 2024

Tanya Modersitzki,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) – Some Middle Georgia lawmakers are endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for president, saying that if former President Donald Trump is re-elected, it’ll be harmful for Georgians. “There is a threat from Trump and Vance that endangers our entire was of life,” Macon-Bibb County Commissioner Elaine Lucas said Thursday. “This is a socio-economic war we’re facing….

Man dead after car accident in Washington County

According to Georgia State Patrol, the pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene of the crash by the Washington County Coroner.

July 25, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead after a car accident on Thursday, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. According to Georgia State Patrol, troopers were dispatched to a fatal crash involving a white Chevrolet Silverado and a pedestrian on GA 68 near Deep Cut Road in Washington County at 6:13 a.m. The pedestrian was walking in…

Dendy was a teacher at Washington County High School from August of 2020 until his arrest in January of 2023.

Here's this week's Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, July 22 and Friday, July 26, 2024.

Howard Middle School audio, video, technology and film teacher Sarah Mallett is the Bibb County School District's 2025 Teacher of the Year.

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office identified the drowning victim as 26-year-old Daniel Romain of New Jersey.

Derrick Sartain was booked at the Crawford County Jail and charged with four counts of sexual exploitation of children.

The Macon Volunteer Clinic (MVC) is remembering Dr. Chapin Henley, a beloved surgeon and MVC founder, after he died on Friday in Columbus.

If you have any information, call the Macon Area Habitat for Humanity or the Bibb County Sheriff's Office at (478) 751-7500.

Deputies responded to the 1100 block of E. Church St. in regards to a shooting that happened Saturday at 3:40 a.m.

The Macon Bacon held their annual Strikeout Cancer Night on Thursday; Bacon organization speaks on what cancer means to them

The Perry native and former Atlanta Falcons Cornerback is sponsoring haircuts for young men in Perry grade schools

The Covington Academy Rams Varsity Football Program has welcomed a new head coach for the second year in a row

41NBC went to Macon Rocks and learned the basics of climbing from John Hur.

The free community health care will have services for children, families, and seniors.

A homeowner in Oconee claims the city is putting her water bill in her deceased relative's name and adding a groundskeeping fee, despite inconsistent maintenance of city property grass.

Deputies say the suspect was arrested at nearby restaurant with stolen items from Jay’s Hope Foundation.

The Macon Bacon (16-28) fell to the Lexington County Blowfish (24-20) in both games of their home doubleheader Thursday

The Macon Mayhem have agreed to terms with new head coach Dave Pszenyczny

Georgis High School Football held its inaugural Football Media Day Thursday in the Westside High School Auditorium

Macie Hannah has been located and found safe, according to the Laurens County Sheriff's Office.

The organization opened a new basketball court at the Peyton-Anderson Men’s Residence to go along with a playground that opened earlier this year.

41NBC went to the Macon Area Tennis Association and learned the basics of tennis from Emmanuel Awoyeye.

Some Middle Georgia lawmakers are endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for president, saying that if former President Donald Trump is re-elected, it'll be harmful for Georgians.

According to Georgia State Patrol, the pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene of the crash by the Washington County Coroner.

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