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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…

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.

July 25, 2024

41NBC Web Producer,

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.

July 25, 2024

Denise Turner,

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

July 25, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

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.

July 24, 2024

David Tufts,

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.

July 24, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

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.

July 24, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

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.

July 24, 2024

Taylor Gilchrist,

(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.

July 24, 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 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."

July 24, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

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.

July 24, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

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.

July 24, 2024

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…

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.

July 24, 2024

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

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

July 24, 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 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

July 24, 2024

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

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

July 23, 2024

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:…

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

"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.

"$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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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