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Local restaurants prepare for Downtown Macon French Fry Fight

Emily Hopkins, Vice President of External Affairs and Main Street Macon Manager, says all of the specials are between $10 to $20.

July 9, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – NewTown Macon is set to host Downtown Macon French Fry Fight on July 10. Locally-owned restaurants will sell creative fry specials as they compete for the title of ‘Fry Champion’ and the Super Spud trophy. Emily Hopkins, Vice President of External Affairs and Main Street Macon Manager, says all of the specials are between $10 to…

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Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores July 1-5

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 1 and Friday, July 5, 2024.

July 9, 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 1 and Friday, July 5, 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…

Coach’s Corner: Tattnall Trojans

41NBC's Bill Shanks sat down with Tattnall Trojans head coach John Abernathy to discuss their upcoming season.

July 9, 2024

Trequentarius Hollingsworth,

41NBC’s Bill Shanks sat down with Tattnall Trojans head coach John Abernathy to discuss their upcoming season. Tags: high school football, tattnall trojans

WCHS’ Emma Tatum makes Top 30 GCCA Cheerleader of the Year

Washington County's Emma Tatum has made the Top 30 in the Georgia Cheerleading Coaches Association Cheerleader of the Year competition

July 8, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

SANDERSVILLE, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Washington County’s own Emma Tatum has earned a spot in the top 30 among Georgia Cheerleading Coaches Association’s Cheerleader of the Year competition. Emma will now head to Columbus State University for the Final 16 competition on August 3rd. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: GCCA, Georgia Cheerleading Coaches Association, Sandersville, Washington County, Washington County…

Byron to build 8,000-square-foot skate park with $250,000 grant

National Park Service funds new skate park at former Byron Elementary School site

July 8, 2024

Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An 8,000-square-foot skate park is coming to the city of Byron. A $250,000 grant from the National Park Service will go toward construction of the skate park at the site of the old Byron Elementary School. The grant was made possible through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance…

Scattered storms likely this evening, some again tomorrow

July 8, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Scattered storms are likely around Middle Georgia Monday evening and isolated storms are likely Tuesday. This Evening Storms have begun in the southern parts of the region and will be expanding northward this evening. No severe weather is expected, but heavy rain, thunder, lightning, and a few strong wind gusts are all possible with these storms….

‘Happy Days’ music video shoot with Stacii Adams, Anthony Hamilton set for Sunday in Macon

The public is invited to attend and is encouraged to dress in semi-formal black-tie attire paired with sneakers.

July 8, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Teeger Entertainment will partner with Stacii Adams and Grammy-winning artist Anthony Hamilton for the “Happy Days” music video shoot in downtown Macon on Sunday, July 14, at 5 p.m. According to a news release, the event is happening at the Tubman Museum, located at 310 Cherry Street. Mayor Lester Miller of Macon, Mayor LaRhonda Patrick of…

$5,000 reward offered for information on puppy thrown from bridge in Macon

The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of those responsible for throwing a puppy off a bridge in Macon.

July 8, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of those responsible for throwing a puppy off a bridge in Macon. According to a news release, on May 21, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office was alerted to a severely injured puppy discovered…

GSP: 1 dead after head-on crash on Gray Highway early Sunday

One person died after a head-on collision on Gray Highway near Wood Valley Road early Sunday morning.

July 8, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One person is dead after a head-on collision on Gray Highway near Wood Valley Road early Sunday morning. According to Georgia State Patrol (GSP), Marcel Hill of Macon died in the crash, which happened just after midnight. Troopers say the crash involved a Nissan Altima and a Chevy Colorado. Preliminary investigations indicate that the Nissan Altima…

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigating Friday night armed robbery

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a commercial armed robbery that happened just before 10 p.m. Friday at Circle K, located at 3889 Vineville Avenue.

July 8, 2024

Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a commercial armed robbery that happened just before 10 p.m. Friday at Circle K, located at 3889 Vineville Avenue. According to deputies, a witness reported that a man walked into the store waving a firearm. They say he then approached the register and demanded money from the clerk. After…

Coach’s Corner: Stratford Eagles

41NBC's Bill Shanks sat down with Stratford Eagles head coach Paul Carroll to discuss their upcoming season.

July 5, 2024

David Tufts,

41NBC’s Bill Shanks sat down with Stratford Eagles head coach Paul Carroll to discuss their upcoming season. Tags: Stratford Eagles; high school football

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office makes arrest after lengthy investigation, search warrant

Search warrant at Union Hill Apartments leads to arrest of convicted felon on multiple charges

July 5, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Ellis Zellner (Photo: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office)FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Investigators made an arrest on Friday following a lengthy investigation and the execution of a search warrant. The warrant, executed at Union Hill Apartments at 235 Union Hill Drive, led to the arrest of 61-year-old Ellis Zellner. Photos: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Zellner faces multiple charges,…

Family-owned business offers wine tours that feature local wineries

Shonnase Woods says there are currently 11 wineries that are available on the tours, and a 12th location is pending.

July 5, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Middle Georgia family is turning their love of wine into a business that features local wineries and provides tours for locals to enjoy. Shonnase and Jocelyn Woods, owners of Middle Georgia Wine Excursions, began their business three years ago. The couple moved from Tennessee to Georgia and were eager to experience the wineries in Middle…

Improved Macon-Bibb Code Enforcement working to prevent issues like 2019 Crystal Lake evictions, code violations

New leadership and policies aim to improve safety and accountability in Macon-Bibb County

July 5, 2024

Tanya Modersitzki,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As part of a 41NBC Follow-Up, we’re learning about significant changes in Macon-Bibb County Code Enforcement. In 2019, hundreds of people were evicted from Crystal Lake Apartments after the complex failed to pay utilities and poor living conditions were exposed. We reported Crystal Lake received numerous code enforcement violations leading up to those evictions, which if…

Warner Robins man sentenced to 25 years for shooting at law enforcement during standoff

Renaldo Smith receives 25-year federal prison sentence for assault on law enforcement

July 5, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Warner Robins man with a violent criminal history was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for shooting at law enforcement officers during an hours-long standoff in early 2023. 33-year-old Renaldo Smith received his sentence from U.S. District Judge Marc Treadwell on July 3, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for…

Macon-Bibb County Fire Department puts out fire at River Park Apartments

The American Red Cross was contacted to provide assistance to the residents. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

July 5, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department put out a structure fire at the River Park Apartments on July 4, according to Captain Kyle Murray. According to the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department, the structure fire began at 720 Tidewater Circle after 9 p.m. Fire crews found a 2-story apartment building with heavy fire coming from a second floor…

Old Time, 4th Event held at Jarrell Plantation Historic Site

The Assistant Manager at the Plantation, Derek Jackson says they always try to closely follow the interpretation of the original plantation's vibe and time period.

July 5, 2024

Denise Turner,

MONROE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — In Monroe County, the Jarrell Plantation Historic Site held its annual Old Time, 4th Event on Thursday. It’s been happening at the plantation since the 1970s. Folks of all ages got the opportunity to see first hand, the reading of the Declaration of Independence, wood stove cooking and three-legged racing events — all activities people living…

HIGHLIGHTS: Bacon win 3-2 over the Salamanders

The Macon Bacon (13-20) took down the Holly Springs Salamanders (11-23) by a final score of 3-2

July 4, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Bacon get another win at home in front of packed home crowd for Fourth of July night. The Bacon grab win number 13 with a 3-2 victory over the Holly Springs Salamanders. Holly Springs answered first with a two run home run in the Top 2nd. However, the Bacon scored one run in…

Coach’s Corner: Southwest Patriots

41NBC's Bill Shanks sat down with Southwest Patriots head coach Joe Dupree to discuss their upcoming season.

July 4, 2024

David Tufts,

41NBC’s Bill Shanks sat down with Southwest Patriots head coach Joe Dupree to discuss their upcoming season. Categories: Coach’s Corner Tags: high school football, southwest patriots

Fourth of July celebrations a chance for growth for some Middle Georgia businesses

This Independence Day is an opportunity for newly opened local businesses to connect with the community and grow.

July 4, 2024

Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Spending the Fourth of July at Lake Tobesofkee has long been a tradition for many Middle Georgia residents. This Independence Day is an opportunity for newly opened local businesses to connect with the community and grow. Ayeshia Dubose, the owner of Aunt Sweets Dreams, was one of the business owners at Sandy Beach…

Fireworks over Forsyth set for this weekend

Attendees are encouraged to enjoy local vendors and bring a lawn chair.

July 4, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Forsyth Main Street is hosting Fireworks over Forsyth on July 6. There will be food trucks, live music and a firework show. TaKeimia “Kemie” Childs says the event is free and open to everyone. NuWave Band will begin at 7:30 p.m. Childs says the band is a family friendly, high energy, 80’s Tribute Band. The firework show…

Sister Theresa departing from Daybreak DePaul this fall for new position

"Sister Theresa is one of a kind and will be missed not only for her contributions, but for the person she is," said Kay Gerhardt, the Board Chair of Daybreak.

July 4, 2024

Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A bittersweet announcement from Daybreak DePaul U.S.A. in Macon. Sister Theresa Sullivan who’s been in Macon assisting the community, is now moving on to help other non-profits. “Which works with our sisters who are in developing countries Africa, India, South America, Asia and many are trying to do projects like this,” said Sr. Theresa Sullivan, Executive…

Coach’s Corner: Northside Eagles

41NBC's Bill Shanks sat down with Northside Eagles head coach Ben Bailey to discuss their upcoming season.

July 3, 2024

David Tufts,

41NBC’s Bill Shanks sat down with Northside Eagles head coach Ben Bailey to discuss their upcoming season. Categories: Coach’s Corner Tags: high school football, northside eagles

Dublin implements new gunshot detection system to combat crime

Police Chief Keith Moon says it only takes about 30 seconds for a detected gunshot to be relayed to officers' laptops.

July 3, 2024

Fiona King,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The city of Dublin has implemented the “Raven Gunshot Detection System” in a move to enhance public safety and combat criminal activity, and the system is already reducing response times to incidents involving gunfire. Police Chief Keith Moon says it only takes about 30 seconds for a detected gunshot to be relayed to officers’ laptops. The…

Emily Hopkins, Vice President of External Affairs and Main Street Macon Manager, says all of the specials are between $10 to $20.

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 1 and Friday, July 5, 2024.

41NBC's Bill Shanks sat down with Tattnall Trojans head coach John Abernathy to discuss their upcoming season.

Washington County's Emma Tatum has made the Top 30 in the Georgia Cheerleading Coaches Association Cheerleader of the Year competition

National Park Service funds new skate park at former Byron Elementary School site

The public is invited to attend and is encouraged to dress in semi-formal black-tie attire paired with sneakers.

The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of those responsible for throwing a puppy off a bridge in Macon.

One person died after a head-on collision on Gray Highway near Wood Valley Road early Sunday morning.

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a commercial armed robbery that happened just before 10 p.m. Friday at Circle K, located at 3889 Vineville Avenue.

41NBC's Bill Shanks sat down with Stratford Eagles head coach Paul Carroll to discuss their upcoming season.

Search warrant at Union Hill Apartments leads to arrest of convicted felon on multiple charges

Shonnase Woods says there are currently 11 wineries that are available on the tours, and a 12th location is pending.

New leadership and policies aim to improve safety and accountability in Macon-Bibb County

Renaldo Smith receives 25-year federal prison sentence for assault on law enforcement

The American Red Cross was contacted to provide assistance to the residents. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

The Assistant Manager at the Plantation, Derek Jackson says they always try to closely follow the interpretation of the original plantation's vibe and time period.

The Macon Bacon (13-20) took down the Holly Springs Salamanders (11-23) by a final score of 3-2

41NBC's Bill Shanks sat down with Southwest Patriots head coach Joe Dupree to discuss their upcoming season.

This Independence Day is an opportunity for newly opened local businesses to connect with the community and grow.

Attendees are encouraged to enjoy local vendors and bring a lawn chair.

"Sister Theresa is one of a kind and will be missed not only for her contributions, but for the person she is," said Kay Gerhardt, the Board Chair of Daybreak.

41NBC's Bill Shanks sat down with Northside Eagles head coach Ben Bailey to discuss their upcoming season.

Police Chief Keith Moon says it only takes about 30 seconds for a detected gunshot to be relayed to officers' laptops.

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