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Macon Regional Crimestoppers seek help identifying suspects

Today's word of the day: Self-control

July 22, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers Sergeant Greg Thomas visited 41Today to highlight five wanted suspects and discuss the word of the day. Crimestoppers partners with media organizations, police departments and other law enforcement agencies in eight Middle Georgia counties to provide anonymous rewards for tips that lead to criminal arrests. Can you help track down the following suspects?…

Middle Georgia reacts to President Biden dropping out of 2024 race

Local Democrats and Republicans share reactions to Biden's exit and Harris' run for the presidency

July 22, 2024

Tanya Modersitzki,

MGNMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Some Middle Georgia voters are reacting to the news of President Biden dropping out of the race and Vice President Kamala Harris running for the Democratic ticket. News of President Biden no longer seeking re-election sent shock ways across both parties. This comes after fellow Democrats urged President to Biden to step out of the race…

UPDATE: Macon teen arrested in connection with fatal shooting at Lokchapee Landing

Colbert was transported from Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Unit to the Bibb County Jail and is being held without bond.

July 22, 2024

41NBC Web Producer, Monica Diaz-Meek,

(UPDATE: 7/22) The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrested 19-year-old Brian Latrell Colbert Jr. in connection with the death of 50-year-old Brian Matthew Brown, that occurred on November 26, 2023. According to a media release, Colbert was arrested just before 5 p.m. at the Dempsey Apartments without incident. Colbert faces a murder charge. He also faces four counts of aggravated assault,…

Coach’s Corner: Rutland Hurricanes

41NBC's Bill Shanks sat down with Rutland Hurricanes head coach Anthony Williams to discuss their upcoming season.

July 20, 2024

David Tufts,

41NBC’s Bill Shanks sat down with Rutland Hurricanes head coach Anthony Williams to discuss their upcoming season. Categories: Coach’s Corner Tags: high school football, rutland hurricanes

Coach’s Corner: Perry Panthers

41NBC's Bill Shanks sat down with Perry Panthers head coach Kevin Smith to discuss their upcoming season.

July 19, 2024

David Tufts,

41NBC’s Bill Shanks sat down with Perry Panthers head coach Kevin Smith to discuss their upcoming season. Categories: Coach’s Corner Tags: high school football, Perry Panthers

Coach’s Corner: Houston County Bears

41NBC's Bill Shanks sat down with Houston County Bears head coach Jeremy Edwards to discuss their upcoming season.

July 19, 2024

David Tufts,

41NBC’s Bill Shanks sat down with Houston County Bears head coach Jeremy Edwards to discuss their upcoming season. Categories: Coach’s Corner Tags: high school football, houston county bears

Coach’s Corner: Ace Gryphons

41NBC's Bill Shanks sat down with Ace Gryphons head coach Keith Hatcher to discuss their upcoming season.

July 19, 2024

David Tufts,

41NBC’s Bill Shanks sat down with Ace Gryphons head coach Keith Hatcher to discuss their upcoming season. Categories: Coach’s Corner Tags: ACE Gryphons, high school football

HIGHLIGHTS: Bacon get shutout 11-0 on Hawaiian night

The Macon Bacon (14-25) lose thier fourth straight game to the Florence Flamingos (23-17) by a final score of 11-0

July 19, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Bacon have lost their fourth straight game after a loss at home to the Florence Flamingos 11-0. Last Friday, the Bacon beat the Flamingos 12-1 at home. However, the next day they lost to the Flamingos in Florence 5-3. Then, Macon continued to lose the next three games, including this shutout Friday night….

15th annual Back-to-School Bash supports Houston County students and parents

Warner Robins event offers free supplies, haircuts and more

July 19, 2024

Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Houston County students and parents have grown accustomed to preparing for the new school year at an annual back-to-school bash. “I wish it can keep on going until she finishes school,” said Jackie Smith, the mother of rising third-grade and kindergarten students. “It can save me a whole lot of money. And…

Cooler but stormy weekend on deck

July 19, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rain odds will remain high heading into the weekend, keeping high temperatures below average. This Evening Ongoing scattered storms will continue through the suppertime hours before dwindling off. Skies will be mostly cloudy tonight with a couple showers and perhaps a storm persisting after midnight. Overnight lows will be in the upper 60s and lower 70s…

Bibb County School District seeking steering committee members for school consolidation research

Bibb County School District presented plans of a four-phase data collection process over this school year.

July 19, 2024

Tanya Modersitzki,

File: 2022MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District is trying to save money by potentially consolidating some schools. This upcoming school year may be the last time the Bibb County School District has a total of 35 schools. On Thursday, the district presented plans during the Board of Education meeting to potentially consolidate schools. As COVID funding runs…

Investigation underway after inmate dies at Wilcox State Prison

The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) is investigating after an inmate death at Wilcox State Prison.

July 19, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

ABBEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) is investigating after an inmate death at Wilcox State Prison. According to GDC spokesperson Joan Heath, Arthur Williams died on Thursday. Williams’ body will be turned over to the county coroner and taken to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) Crime Lab to determine the official cause of death. Williams…

UPDATE: Full 2024 Georgia National Fair concert lineup released

The Georgia National Fair has announced its full 2024 concert lineup: Josh Turner, Grapevine, Southside Worship, Rumba Latina, Purple Xperience, Cooper Alan, Yachtley Crew, Warrant, West Love & The 478 Band, Ginuwine and the Bellamy Brothers.

July 19, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

File (2023)UPDATE (7/19/24): The Georgia National Fair released the rest of its 2024 concert lineup on Friday, announcing Grapevine, Southside Worship and Rumba Latina will all take the stage during this year’s fair. Here’s the full lineup: Thursday, October 3: Bellamy Brothers Friday, October 4: Josh Turner Saturday, October 5: Grapevine Sunday, October 6: Southside Worship Monday, October 7: West…

Macon Bacon Hosting Youth Camp July 22-24

The Macon Bacon are hosting a youth camp at Luther Williams Field July 22-24

July 19, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Bacon are hosting their annual Youth Baseball Camp presented by D-Bat Warner Robins. The camp will be held at the historic Luther Williams Field for kids ages 6-14. The youth camp will start July 22 and go through the July 24. There is a registration fee of $75 and each camp comes with…

More clouds and storms Friday

July 18, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A stalled out cold front will bring even more clouds and rain to Middle Georgia to end the week. This Evening Scattered storms are likely through the suppertime hours and into tonight around Middle Georgia. Skies outside of those storms should be partly cloudy. While severe weather is not expected, storms will bring frequent cloud to…

Milledgeville Police investigating two deaths on Roberts Street

The Milledgeville Police Department is investigating the deaths of two people found Thursday morning at a home on Roberts Street.

July 18, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Milledgeville Police DepartmentMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Milledgeville Police Department is investigating the deaths of two people found Thursday morning at a home on Roberts Street. Around 9:25 a.m., officers responded to a welfare check call at a home in the 200 block of Roberts Street and discovered one person deceased in the living room and another in the…

Bibb County School District approves body cameras, tasers for Campus Police

Chief Curtis Adams seeks SPLOST funds to enhance transparency and safety

July 18, 2024

Tanya Modersitzki,

FileMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County School District Campus Police Officers will be wearing body cameras and carrying tasers soon. Chief Curtis Adams is advocating for these changes to enhance transparency and accountability in campus policing. Adams requested the Bibb County Board of Education allocate 2021 SPLOST funds to purchase body cameras for officers. He believes body cameras will provide…

Spencer Bentley Brooks guilty of murdering mother, setting Warner Robins home on fire

Warner Robins man faces life without parole for murdering mother, setting house on fire

July 18, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Spencer Brooks (Photo: Houston County District Attorney’s Office)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – 32-year-old Spencer Bentley Brooks has been convicted of murdering his mother and setting her house on fire. The Houston County jury delivered the verdict on Wednesday after a trial that began on Monday. Brooks was convicted of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault and first degree arson. He…

UPDATE: City of Eastman boil water advisory ends

The City of Eastman says the boil water advisory will remain in place overnight into Thursday.

July 18, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (7/18 – 10 a.m.) – The City of Eastman says the boil water advisory has been lifted. UPDATE (7/17 – 4:50 p.m.) – The City of Eastman says the boil water advisory will remain in place overnight into Thursday. UPDATE (7/17 – 9 a.m.): The City of Eastman’s boil water advisory remains in effect as of Wednesday morning. “Until…

Macon Mayhem Release 2024-25 Schedule

With three months until hockey season, the Macon Mayhem have unveiled their upcoming schedule for the 2024-25 season

July 18, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – With three months until hockey season, the Macon Mayhem have unveiled their upcoming schedule for the 2024-25 season. The Mayhem are slated to play 56 games in total for their 10th season, with 28 coming at home at the Macon Coliseum. Macon will see every opponent in the Southern Professional Hockey League this season, and…

Four Former Macon Bacon Players called up to the Big Leagues

Four former Macon Bacon players have been selected in the 2024 MLB Draft

July 18, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – This years Major League Baseball draft featured 615 players being selected. Of those 615 athletes, four former Macon Bacon players were selected. 2023 Macon Outfielder Patrick Clohisy from St. Louis University was the first former Bacon player to be selected in this years draft. The Braves picked Clohisy in the 11th round with the 341st…

New library annex opens inside Macon Mall

Middle Georgia Regional Library leaders say they are placing a focus on improving library access to residents in West Macon, which has been limited due to the closing of the Thomaston Road location in 2018.

July 17, 2024

Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Middle Georgia Regional Library has opened its newest branch: an annex inside the Macon Mall. The mall, located on Eisenhower Parkway, has become a one-stop shop for several Macon-Bibb County services and government offices. Middle Georgia Regional Library leaders say they are placing a focus on improving library access to residents in…

Storm odds stay high as temperatures start to cool

July 17, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An incoming cold front will bring added cloud cover and rain chances, especially once it stalls out. This Evening Storms are again ongoing around Middle Georgia through the late afternoon and into the evening. Thunderstorm activity will likely remain possible past midnight, however the amount of storms should dwindle after sunset. Low temperatures will be in…

Macon-Bibb Commissioners look at plans to potentially revamp Lake Tobesokfee

Plans would include the company taking over lake operations and bringing a unique camping experience.

July 17, 2024

Tanya Modersitzki,

Credit: Lovejoy CapitalMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Plans to revamp Lake Tobesofkee may make the area a destination for more tourists. Macon-Bibb County Commissioners want to attract even more visitors. “It’s good for property values. It’s good for our community. It’s good for lowering taxes,” Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller said. “These projects help fund public safety because it’s additional monies that…

Today's word of the day: Self-control

Local Democrats and Republicans share reactions to Biden's exit and Harris' run for the presidency

Colbert was transported from Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Unit to the Bibb County Jail and is being held without bond.

41NBC's Bill Shanks sat down with Rutland Hurricanes head coach Anthony Williams to discuss their upcoming season.

41NBC's Bill Shanks sat down with Perry Panthers head coach Kevin Smith to discuss their upcoming season.

41NBC's Bill Shanks sat down with Houston County Bears head coach Jeremy Edwards to discuss their upcoming season.

41NBC's Bill Shanks sat down with Ace Gryphons head coach Keith Hatcher to discuss their upcoming season.

The Macon Bacon (14-25) lose thier fourth straight game to the Florence Flamingos (23-17) by a final score of 11-0

Warner Robins event offers free supplies, haircuts and more

Bibb County School District presented plans of a four-phase data collection process over this school year.

The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) is investigating after an inmate death at Wilcox State Prison.

The Georgia National Fair has announced its full 2024 concert lineup: Josh Turner, Grapevine, Southside Worship, Rumba Latina, Purple Xperience, Cooper Alan, Yachtley Crew, Warrant, West Love & The 478 Band, Ginuwine and the Bellamy Brothers.

The Macon Bacon are hosting a youth camp at Luther Williams Field July 22-24

The Milledgeville Police Department is investigating the deaths of two people found Thursday morning at a home on Roberts Street.

Chief Curtis Adams seeks SPLOST funds to enhance transparency and safety

Warner Robins man faces life without parole for murdering mother, setting house on fire

The City of Eastman says the boil water advisory will remain in place overnight into Thursday.

With three months until hockey season, the Macon Mayhem have unveiled their upcoming schedule for the 2024-25 season

Four former Macon Bacon players have been selected in the 2024 MLB Draft

Middle Georgia Regional Library leaders say they are placing a focus on improving library access to residents in West Macon, which has been limited due to the closing of the Thomaston Road location in 2018.

Plans would include the company taking over lake operations and bringing a unique camping experience.

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