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Bibb County, Elections, Featured, Local News

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.
Tanya Modersitzki,

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…
Featured, Georgia News, Local News, Wilcox County, WMGT

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.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

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
41 Today, 41 Today Community, Featured, Health, Health & Fitness

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.
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 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…
Local Sports, Sports

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
Justin Dierkes,

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
Local Sports, Sports

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
Justin Dierkes,

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
Local Sports, Sports

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
Justin Dierkes,

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
Coach's Corner

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.
David Tufts,

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
41 Today, 41 Today Community, Bibb County, Featured, Georgia News, Health, Health & Fitness, Local News, WMGT

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. 
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 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
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Visit Macon to host first ever Bragg Brunch

Tickets are $20 for brunch and $40 for brunch with bottomless drinks.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

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…
Crime, Featured, Georgia News, Local News, Macon County, WMGT

Inmate dead at Macon State Prison, GDC investigating

The inmate has been identified as Shannon Wayne Pickett. 
Monica Diaz-Meek,

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
Local Sports, Sports

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
Justin Dierkes,

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
Coach's Corner

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.
David Tufts,

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

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Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News

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.”
Taylor Gilchrist,

(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…
Featured, Houston County, Local News

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

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

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…

Macon Regional Crimestoppers Seek Help Identifying Suspects
41 Today, Bibb County, Crawford County, Crime, Featured, Georgia News, Houston County, Local News, Monroe County, Twiggs County, WMGT

Macon Regional Crimestoppers seek help identifying suspects

Today's word of the day: Self-control
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?…

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Bibb County, Elections, Featured, Local News

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
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…

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Georgia News, Local News, WMGT

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.
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
Coach's Corner

Coach’s Corner: Rutland Hurricanes

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

Coach’s Corner: Perry Panthers

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

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.
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
Coach's Corner

Coach’s Corner: Ace Gryphons

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

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
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….

Back To School
Education, Featured, Houston County, Local News

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

Warner Robins event offers free supplies, haircuts and more
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…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Cooler but stormy weekend on deck

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…