Three Macon Bacon Players Selected To Cpl All Star Team
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Three Macon Bacon players selected to CPL All-Star Team

LHP Andrew Elkhill, C David Stokely, & LHP Jagger Iovinelli were all selected to the Coastal Plain League's Western All-Star Team
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – With the Coastal Plain League’s annual All-Star game next week, three Macon Bacon players have shined enough to catch the attention of the CPL to make the CPL Western All Star team. Left handed pitchers Andrew Elkhill and Jagger Iovinelli have made the CPL All-Star team after posting an ERA of 3.8 and 4.35 respectively,…

Macon Mayhem's "coach Cam" Leaving
Local Sports, Sports

Macon Mayhem’s “Coach Cam” Leaving

Newly appointed Macon Mayhem Interim Head Coach Caleb Cameron announced he is leaving the organization
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Add another big change to the list for the Macon Mayhem this off season. As interim Head Coach Caleb Cameron announced on Facebook he will be leaving the Macon Mayhem organization after seven years. “It is with a heavy heart that I announce I will be leaving the Macon Mayhem organization after 7 amazing years,”…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb deputies make arrest in connection with February shooting at dollar store

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says a suspect is in custody in connection with a shooting at a dollar store earlier this year that resulted in a person being struck by gunfire.
Tucker Sargent,

Daveion Hopkins (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says a suspect is in custody in connection with a shooting at a dollar store earlier this year. According to the sheriff’s office, Daveion Deshun Hopkins was arrested on June 21 in connection with a February 17 shooting at Family Dollar on Houston Avenue that…

Hype Hounds
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

NewTown Macon creates Hype Hounds Approved program to boost downtown business

The Hype Hounds Approved program will allow dog influencers and their owners to promote local businesses to new audiences.
Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A program will allow dog influencers and their owners to promote local businesses to new audiences. As part of the program, called Hype Hounds Approved, NewTown Macon says participating businesses that allow dogs to come inside or sit in outdoor patio areas will be given sidewalk decals and window clings before the end…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Non-profit steps in to feed Macon children as Summer Meals Program ends

Mentors Project of Bibb County to provide meals to 500 children weekly
Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District’s Summer Meals Program has ended, but a local non-profit is stepping in to make sure Macon’s children don’t go hungry the rest of the summer. Starting Monday, the Mentors Project of Bibb County aims to distribute meals to feed 500 children each week. Executive director June O’Neal says the organization is…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

A bit cooler Tuesday

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia will see a bit of a cool down Tuesday thanks to added cloud cover. This Evening Partly cloudy skies and isolated storms are likely around the region for the remainder of Monday. A couple showers or storms will also be possible overnight. It will be calm and muggy with lows in the low to…

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41 Today, Baldwin County, Bibb County, Bleckley County, Featured, Georgia News, It's the Law, Johnson County, Jones County, Local News, Monroe County, Peach County, Pulaski County, Taylor County, Telfair County

Georgia law enforcement ready to crack down on drivers illegally passing school bus

Addy's law is in effect as of July 1st.
Tanya Modersitzki,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – — Starting Monday July 1st, Middle Georgia law enforcement is cracking down on drivers who illegally pass school buses. It’s a new law called Addy’s Law. It’s named after an 8-year-old girl who died trying to cross the street to get to her bus. Even though summer just started, it’s not too early to think about…
41 Today, Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Georgia News, Jones County, Local News, Monroe County, Peach County, Twiggs County, WMGT

Macon Regional Crimestoppers searching for wanted suspects

Today's word of the day: Obedience
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?…

Heat Advisory
Featured, Local News, Weather

Heat Advisory for today

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  Good Morning to you all!  A heat advisory is in place for this afternoon! That means that heat indices will range for 100 to 108.  We also have the chance for a few strong afternoon thunderstorms. Tomorrow will be cooler but still humid. Temperatures are back in the upper 90s for the 4th of July.  …

Highlights: Bacon Pick Up The Win At Home Over The Owls 4 2
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HIGHLIGHTS: Bacon pick up the win at home over the Owls 4-2

The Macon Bacon (10-18) got win number 10 on Friday night over the Forest City Owls (18-8)
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Bacon got their 10th win of the season in front of packed home crowd on Friday night. The Bacon took down the West Division first place Forest City Owls 4-2. After taking the lead 2-0 in the Bottom Second, the Bacon never looked back. Macon will travel to Boone to take on the…

Two Bacon Players Make 2024 Cpl Select Team
Local Sports, Sports

Two Bacon players make 2024 CPL Select Team

RHP Bradley Pendley & C David Stokely have been selected to the 2024 Coastal Plain League's Select Team
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Coastal Plain League’s 2024 Select Team has selected two Macon Bacon players to join their squad. Right handed pitcher Bradley Pendley and Catcher David Stokely will be joining the team as they face the USA National Collegiate Summer team this weekend at the National Training Complex in Cary, North Carolina.   Categories: Local Sports,…

Coach's Corner: Westside Seminoles
Coach's Corner

Coach’s Corner: East Laurens Falcons

41NBC's Bill Shanks sat down with East Laurens Falcons head coach Jesse Hicks to discuss their upcoming season.
David Tufts,

41NBC’s Bill Shanks sat down with East Laurens Falcons head coach Jesse Hicks to discuss their upcoming season. Categories: Coach’s Corner Tags: East Laurens Falcons, high school football
Featured, Laurens County, Local News

UPDATE: Deputies say Garland Warren found; authorities investigate discovery in Butts County

The Spalding County Sheriff's Office said Friday night that Garland Warren, who was reported missing earlier this month from Laurens County, has been found.
Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE: In a separate Facebook post, Laurens County Sheriff Larry Dean said he was “very sorry” for this outcome. “So many people including family, friends, law enforcement, firemen and many other volunteers put their heart and time into searching for Mr. Garland,” he wrote. “This is not the outcome we were praying for.” This is a developing story. Check back…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb County offers cooling centers amid rising temperatures

Local recreation centers provide free water, relief from heat
Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC) MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — With temperatures set to climb in the days and weeks ahead, Macon-Bibb county and local organizations are teaming up to offer more options for cooling and hydration to those in the community. The Macon-Bibb County Recreation Department is opening four of its centers to those who are struggling outdoors: L.H. Williams, Memorial…

David Wayne Stanley Booking Photo
Bleckley County, Featured, Georgia News, Local News

Cochran man sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for Savannah bank robbery

David Wayne Stanley ordered to pay restitution and serve additional prison time for violating supervised release
Tucker Sargent,

David Wayne Stanley (Photo: Chatham County Police Department)SAVANNAH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Cochran man has been sentenced to more than 13 years in federal prison for robbing a Wells Fargo Bank in Savannah, according to a news release from the office of Jill E. Steinberg, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. U.S. District Court Chief Judge R. Stan…

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41 Today, Bibb County, Elections, Featured, Local News

Black Women’s Round Table aims to educate on voting, candidates

The events run all weekend long.
Tanya Modersitzki,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda is holding a three day conference to remind black women the importance of voting. Organizers said the event allows women in the community and across the state to come together. The event will serve as a crucial role for black women and their families to get out and vote…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Two suspects arrested in Monroe County burglary; stolen property recovered

Deputies: Dylan Turner and Jeffery Pope taken into custody
Tucker Sargent,

Dylan Turner (Photo: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office)FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a burglary that happened on Wednesday at a home off Lakeshore Drive. According to a Monroe County Sheriff’s Office news release, deputies responded after the victim reported a shed had been broken into. Three dirt bikes, a four-wheeler and a pressure washer…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office arrests Forsyth man after burglary investigation

James Hickman faces multiple charges
Tucker Sargent,

James Hickman (Photo: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office)FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on Thursday following a burglary investigation at the county’s old water treatment facility. According to a Monroe County Sheriff’s Office news release, James Hickman was taken into custody on Thursday. Investigators were dispatched to the facility off Boxankle Road on Tuesday in…

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41 Today, Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon-Bibb County dedicates street to the late Pastor Charles Jones

Pastor Jones served on city council for more than 10 years.
Tanya Modersitzki,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC WMGT ) – Macon-Bibb County is remembering the life and legacy of former Macon City Councilor Pastor Charles Jones, who served on city council for more than 10 years. He died earlier this month. Plant Street, home to his church, Greater Rising Star Full Gospel Tabernacle, is dedicated to him. Macon-Bibb County honored his life and legacy…

Rain Is Here
Featured, Local News, Weather

Humid and hot this weekend

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  Good Morning to you all! This morning there is a few showers on radar this much need rain as well. The shower and thunderstorm activity will continue through the weekend. Temperatures over the next couple of days will be in the low to mid 90s with feel like temperatures in the triple digits.   More details…

Eight Local Baseball Players Make All State Teams
Local Sports, Sports

Eight Local Baseball Players Make Georgia Dugout Club’s All-State Teams

Eight local GHSA baseball players were selected among others to earn a spot on the Georgia Dugout Club's All-State Teams
Justin Dierkes,

HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Eight local baseball players were selected among others to earn a spot on the Georgia Dugout Club’s All-State Teams. Six Houston County High School players and two Perry High School ballplayers made the list:   First Team: HOCO RHP Will Allen HOCO C Eli Stephens HOCO OF Kendall Jackson Perry RHP Miles Jones Second…

Wral Little League Baseball Wins District 5 Championships
Local Sports, Sports

WRALL Baseball wins District 5 Championships

The 12U and 10U Warner Robins American Little League Baseball teams have both won their respective District 5 Championships
Justin Dierkes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Both the 12U and 10U Warner Robins American Little League (WRALL) baseball teams have won their respective District 5 Championships. Now the 12U team will head to Savannah for the Little League Baseball Tournament starting July 13. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Disctrict 5 Baseball, Little League Baseball, Warner Robins, Warner Robins American Little…

Highlights: Bacon Lose To The First Place Owls At Home
Local Sports, Sports

HIGHLIGHTS: Bacon lose to the first place Owls at home 9-2

The Macon Bacon (9-18) lost to the Forest City Owls (18-7) by a final score of 9-2
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Bacon fell to the first place team in the West Division of the Coastal Plain League, the Forest City Owls, by a final score of 9-2. These two teams face off again at The Skillet on Friday night at 7 p.m. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Coastal Plain League, CPL, Forest City Owls,…

Coach's Corner: Westside Seminoles
Coach's Corner

Coach’s Corner: Westside Seminoles

41NBC's Bill Shanks sat down with Westside Seminoles head coach Sheddrick "Spoon" Risper to discuss their upcoming season.
David Tufts,

41NBC’s Bill Shanks sat down with Westside Seminoles head coach Sheddrick “Spoon” Risper to discuss their upcoming season. Categories: Coach’s Corner Tags: high school football, westside seminoles