Fatal single-vehicle accident on I-75 southbound in Monroe County under investigation

A person died in a single-vehicle accident Thursday morning on Interstate 75 southbound in Monroe County, and another person was injured.

Photo Credit: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Photo Credit: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A person died in a single-vehicle accident Thursday morning on Interstate 75 southbound in Monroe County, and another person was injured. Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the crash scene, where preliminary investigations suggest the truck’s driver may have overcorrected and struck a…

Wesleyan College reopens historic residence hall after nearly a decade

The campus was able to raise just shy of $3.5 million to reopen the space.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Wesleyan College is reopening the historic Banks Residence Hall that’s been closed for nearly a decade. Wesleyan College President Meaghan Blight was joined by students, city leaders, college alumni and members of the Board of Trustees  Thursday morning for a ribbon cutting ceremony in front of Banks Residence Hall. President Blight says when the school year…

Southern Conference announcing new strategic partner

The SOCON has announced they will be teaming up with new strategic partner TrailRunner Sports on its media rights process and basketball tournament-site planning

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Southern Conference has announced it will be teaming up with a new strategic partner. The SOCON will be working with TrailRunner Sports on it’s media rights process and basketball tournament-site planning. “We’re just super excited to start work on these two projects,” said TrailRunner Managing Director Jamie Zaninovich, the former commissioner of the WCC…

Coach’s Corner: FPD Vikings

41NBC's Bill Shanks sat down with FPD Vikings head coach Brett Collier to discuss their upcoming season.

41NBC’s Bill Shanks sat down with FPD Vikings head coach Brett Collier to discuss their upcoming season. Categories: Coach’s Corner Tags: fpd vikings, high school football

Georgia National Fair announces 35-hour flash ticket sale

For a limited time, you can purchase your GNF ticket for only $10, and have access to over a million dollars' worth of free entertainment.

File (2023)PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia National Fair is just a few month away. To celebrate its 35th anniversary, it’s offering an exclusive 35-hour Flash Sale. For a limited time, you can purchase your GNF ticket for only $10, and have access to over a million dollars’ worth of free entertainment. The sale begins July 25 at 9:00 a.m….

Houston County Superintendent Dr. Mark Scott announces retirement, highlights major budget and salary increases

"It is with mixed emotions that I announce my retirement as Superintendent of Schools at the end of this school year," Dr. Scott said during the event at Southside Baptist Church, pausing several times as he was overcome with emotion.

Facebook: Houston County School DistrictWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In an emotional announcement during the Houston County School District Opening Ceremony on Wednesday, Superintendent Dr. Mark Scott revealed his plans to retire at the end of this school year. “It is with mixed emotions that I announce my retirement as Superintendent of Schools at the end of this school year,”…

NewTown Macon celebrates opening of four new businesses

"$68 out of every $100 spent at local businesses continues to circulate throughout our local economy," NewTown Macon's Vice President of External Affairs Emily Hopkins said.

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Four new businesses have opened in downtown Macon, providing a boost to the local economy and creating new jobs. NewTown Macon, which supports and promotes local businesses, says the openings are part of an ongoing effort to boost economic growth. “$68 out of every $100 spent at local businesses continues to circulate throughout…

Train Like A Champion: Learning the basics of basketball

41NBC went to One Step Away Athletics and learned the basics of basketball from Brandon Davey.

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 One Step Away Athletics and learned the basics of basketball from Brandon Davey. Brandon Davey, a local coach, says one of the fundamentals of basketball is learning how to dribble. Davey says…

UPDATE: Remains found in Monroe County believed to belong to Gabriella Dixon

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says remains found Wednesday in a wooded area in Monroe County are "believed to be that of missing person Gabriella Dixon."

Reginald Harris (seen in November 2023 photo) and Jatarvius Price (seen in July 24, 2024 photo) (Photos: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (7/24 – 4:15 p.m.) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says remains found Wednesday in a wooded area in Monroe County are “believed to be that of missing person Gabriella Dixon.” According to a news release, the remains have…

Deputies: Man arrested during burglary in progress in south Monroe County

According to a sheriff's office news release, Nathaniel Lee Morris of Athens was arrested on Plantation Drive.

Photo: Monroe County Sheriff’s OfficeMONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputies say they arrested a man during a burglary in progress in south Monroe County on Wednesday. According to a sheriff’s office news release, Nathaniel Lee Morris of Athens was arrested on Plantation Drive. Deputies were dispatched to a home following a report of a burglary in…

Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections enhances polling access ahead of November election

Following the May elections, the board received complaints about the new location at the Macon Mall being difficult for elderly or disabled voters to reach.

Government officials react to voting bill not passingVoting rights billMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections is addressing concerns to ensure easier access to the polls for November’s election. Following the May elections, the board received complaints about the new location at the Macon Mall being difficult for elderly or disabled voters to reach. Director Tom Gillon…

Former Wilcox County teacher charged with 77 counts of sexual exploitation of children

Lorenzo Dennard was booked at the Wilcox County Jail and released on bond.

WILCOX COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A former Wilcox County teacher and coach was arrested for sexual exploitation of children, according to a press release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. 34-year-old Lorenzo Dennard is charged with 77 counts of sexual exploitation of children, three counts of electronically furnishing obscene material to a minor, and one count of improper sexual contact…

Train Like A Champion: Learning the basics of archery

41NBC went to Barbara Calhoun Park and learned the basics of archery from Terry Wietstruk and Lee Ford-Faherty.

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 Barbara Calhoun Park and learned the basics of archery from Terry Wietstruk and Lee Ford-Faherty. Wietstruk is a level 2 coach, a national judge, 2024 National Field Archery Association Indoor Champion, and…

HIGHLIGHTS: Bacon fall to the Bigfoots 16-6 after over 90 minute rain delay

The Macon Bacon took to Luther Williams Field after an over 90 minute rain delay - and lost

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Bacon start their last week of the 2024 season at home Tuesday night against the Boone Bigfoots. After an over 90 minute rain delay, the Bacon finally took to Luther Williams Field. It didn’t start off too well for the Bacon. After three errors, Macon was down 3-0 going into the Top Third….

The Macon Mayhem Sign 5-year Extension with Macon Centreplex

The Macon Mayhem have signed a five year extension on their lease with the Macon Coliseum

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Mayhem have announced, in conjunction with the City of Macon and the Macon Centreplex, the team has signed a new five-year lease extension to continue to play at the Macon Coliseum through the 2028-29 season. The Mayhem have called the Macon Coliseum home since the 2015-16 season.   Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags:…

Vine Ingle 50/70 Intermediate Little League Baseball heading to World Series

The Vine Ingle 50/70 Intermediate 13U Little League Baseball team has won the 2024 Intermediate Baseball Southeast Region Championship

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Vine Ingle 50/70 Intermediate 13U Little League Baseball team has won the 2024 Intermediate Baseball Southeast Region Championship with a final score of 8-3. The team will now head to the 2024 Intermediate Baseball World Series in Livermore, CA to represent the Southeast Region.   Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Intermediate World Series, Vine…

Coach’s Corner: Crisp County Cougars

41NBC's Bill Shanks sat down with Crisp County Cougars head coach Lawrence Smith to discuss their upcoming season.

41NBC’s Bill Shanks sat down with Crisp County Cougars head coach Lawrence Smith to discuss their upcoming season. Categories: Coach’s Corner Tags: crisp county cougars, high school football

Train Like A Champion: Learning the basics of boxing

Maliek Montgomery, a local boxer, says boxing is a tough sport, but can be easier if you have the right coach. 

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 Bibb United Boxing Club at Freedom Park and learned the basics of boxing from Maliek Montgomery. Maliek Montgomery, a local boxer, says boxing is a tough sport, but it can be…

Visit Macon to host first ever Bragg Brunch

Tickets are $20 for brunch and $40 for brunch with bottomless drinks.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Visit Macon is hosting Bragg Brunch with live music and bottomless drinks. Lucy Hughes, Marketing and Creative Manager at Visit Macon, says this is the first ever Bragg Brunch. Hughes says that Visit Macon wanted to carry on the excitement from Bragg Jam into another day. The event will be July 28 from 11 a.m. to…

Inmate dead at Macon State Prison, GDC investigating

The inmate has been identified as Shannon Wayne Pickett. 

OGLETHORPE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An inmate died at the Macon State Prison on Sunday, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. The inmate has been identified as Shannon Wayne Pickett. The body has been turned over to the county coroner and will be transported to the GBI crime lab to determine the official cause of death. The investigation is currently…

Macon RBI 15U wins RBI Southeast Regionals

The Macon RBI 15 and under baseball team has won the 2024 Nike RBI Junior Baseball RBI Southeast Regional Championship and is now headed to the MLB World Series

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – In Jacksonville, Florida on Sunday afternoon, the Macon RBI 15 and under Baseball team won the 2024 Nike RBI Junior Baseball RBI Southeast Regional Championship. The game came down to the end when the Macon RBI won 10-9 in extra innings in the bottom eighth on a slide home from Bryce Talley after a past…

Coach’s Corner: Peach County Trojans

41NBC's Bill Shanks sat down with Peach County Trojans head coach Marquis Westbrook to discuss their upcoming season.

41NBC’s Bill Shanks sat down with Peach County Trojans head coach Marquis Westbrook to discuss their upcoming season. Categories: Coach’s Corner Tags: high school football, peach county trojans

College freshmen face unique challenges as new school year begins soon

"We want to make sure that individuals are not being isolated which can increase challenges of anxiety or depression.”

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC) MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As the summer winds down, incoming college freshman are preparing for a new chapter in life. While this is exciting for many, new students on campus often face unique challenges that can decrease the quality of their mental health. “There’s the balance of navigating how to allocate time for studying and allocating…

Perry man arrested for arson, more charges after Shoshone Circle fire

Keith Hutchison faces arson, cruelty to children and other charges after Perry fire

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man faces multiple charges in connection with a fire earlier this month. According to a Perry Police Department news release, Keith Hutchison was arrested following an investigation into a fire at 228 Shoshone Circle on July 8. The City of Perry Fire Department and Perry Police Department responded fire, and after extinguishing it, launched a…