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Dublin Promotes Emily Barrs To Head Softball Coach

Dublin High School Promotes Emily Barrs to New Softball Head Coach

Barrs was the assistant softball coach and head tennis coach since 2022

May 17, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

DUBLIN, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Dublin Fighting Irish have promoted their assistant softball coach, Emily Barrs to new head coach of the program. A member of the Fighting Irish family since 2022, Barrs currently teaches history at Dublin High School and is a Dublin City Schools bus driver. Barrs has served as Dublin’s assistant softball coach and head girls…

HIGHLIGHTS: Mercer opens up SOCON Series with 3-2 Win over The Citadel

Mercer Baseball moves to 6-12 in SOCON play

May 17, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mercer Bears Baseball team opened up their final regular season series with a SOCON battle with The Citadel. Parker Lester’s two run home run propelled the Bears to a 3-2 victory over the Bulldogs. Game two of this series is scheduled for Friday at 6 pm, pending weather. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Mercer…

Highlights: Fpd Falls In Game One Of Giaa Baseball State Championship

HIGHLIGHTS: FPD Falls in Game One of the GIAA AAAA State Championship

The Vikings come up short as they lost game one to Brookstone 7-3

May 17, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – In Game One of the GIAA AAAA Baseball State Championship at Luther Williams Field, the FPD Vikings fall short as they lost 7-3 to the Brookstone Cougars (27-5). Senior Cody Strandmark scores two runs, one off a wild pitch, and another off an RBI Double from Sophomore Keon Johnson. Who himself scored on one of…

Man faces multiple charges after being arrested in Warner Robins

A 35-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday after the execution of an arrest warrant at 515 N. Houston Road.

May 16, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Photos: Warner Robins Police DepartmentWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 35-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday after the execution of an arrest warrant at 515 N. Houston Road. A Warner Robins Police Department news release says Parris Bighems was wanted the charges of trafficking methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. According to the release, subsequent searches resulted…

Decision 2024: Meet Rick Williams, candidate for Georgia Senate District 25, Republican Primary

Early voting began on April 29 and ends on May 17. Election Day will be May 21.

May 16, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Republican candidates are qualified for the upcoming Georgia Senate District 25 election. Leland Olinger and Rick Williams are competing to win the Republican nomination in the upcoming primary election. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with each candidate ahead of the May 21 election. Candidate name: Rick Williams Running for: Georgia Senate District 25 Campaign Website: rickwilliamsforgeorgia.com MONICA- Good…

Piedmont Macons Stroke Stroll May 16 2024

Piedmont Macon hosts Stroke Stroll

Survivors took a stroll around the cafeteria area as staff and family cheered and danced while music played to celebrate. The monthly "Strive from Stroke" support group meeting followed the stroll.

May 16, 2024

Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Piedmont Macon hosted “Stroke Stroll: A celebration of stroke survivors” on Thursday. Survivors took a stroll around the cafeteria area as staff and family cheered and danced while music played to celebrate. The monthly “Strive from Stroke” support group meeting followed the stroll. Piedmont Macon has held the Stroke Stroll since 1993. “It’s…

UPDATE: Man who fled on foot after vehicle pursuit now in custody

Warner Robins Police say the man is now in custody.

May 16, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Warner Robins Police DepartmentUPDATE (6:28 p.m.) – Warner Robins Police say the man is now in custody. ORIGINAL STORY (5:49 p.m.): WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Police Department says multiple agencies are searching for a 47-year-old, possibly named Billy Joe Jessie, who’s wanted for felony sexual offenses against a minor out of Alabama. Police say around…

U Create Macon offering free bikes to youth

Charise Stephens, Founder of U Create Macon, says they have given out nearly 1,500 bikes to youth throughout the community.

May 16, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – U Create Macon is celebrating National Bike Month by opening a new location and hosting a pop-up bike party. The new U Create Macon location will be located at 1065 Anthony Road. The pop-up bike party will be on May 31 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Charise Stephens, Founder of U Create Macon, says they…

Keep Macon Bibb Beautiful 50th Anniversary May 16 2024

Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful celebrates its 50th anniversary

"50 years, that's a long time," Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful Executive Director Asha Ellen said.

May 16, 2024

Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful celebrated its 50th anniversary at Vineville United Methodist Church on Thursday with its annual awards luncheon. The awards luncheon is held to recognize various individuals, groups or companies who have helped and contributed to keeping the community beautiful over the year. “50 years, that’s a long time, and we were…

2024 C.H.A.M.P.S. Graduation held at Hawkins Arena

The 2024 C.H.A.M.P.S. Graduation was held at Mercer University's Hawkins Arena Thursday.

May 16, 2024

Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 2024 C.H.A.M.P.S. Graduation was held at Mercer University’s Hawkins Arena Thursday. According to a news release C.H.A.M.P.S. (Choosing Healthy Activities and Methods Promoting Safety) is a program founded in 2003 by the Georgia Sheriff’s Association. The program lasts 12 weeks and is taught by Bibb County Deputy Sheriffs who provide education for…

Storms return tomorrow; stay through the weekend

May 16, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new storm system will bring plenty of chances for rain starting Friday and lasting through the weekend. This Evening and Overnight Scattered clouds from the afternoon will clear initially heading into tonight, however thicker clouds will begin to arrive from the west after midnight. This is thanks to a warm front passing through, increasing temperatures…

Houston County graduation date and times set

All five commencement ceremonies will be held May 24-25 in Perry, at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Reaves Arena.

May 16, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County School District has released the times and dates for this year’s high school graduation ceremonies. All five commencement ceremonies will be held May 24-25 in Perry, at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Reaves Arena. The school district says each graduate will receive 10 tickets for graduation. It says original tickets will…

Middle Georgia Regional Airport simulates plane crash exercise

The airport is required by law to perform this exercise every three years.

May 16, 2024

Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Smoke filtered into the sky, as Bibb County Emergency crews sped to a burning bus in the middle of a runaway, simulating a downed plane at the Middle Georgia Regional Airport. “We’re simulating a commercial service aircraft accident, with roughly 33 passengers onboard and we’re using this as an opportunity to review our airport emergency plan,”…

Visit Macon to host free license plate day

Attendees can get their new license plates installed for free and have complimentary Kona shaved ice.

May 16, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Visit Macon is hosting a free license plate day at Luther Williams Field. The event will be on May 21 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit Macon will be offering free license plates while supplies last. Attendees can get their new license plates installed for free and have complimentary Kona shaved ice. Gary Wheat,…

Sunny Thursday expected! Rain again Friday

May 16, 2024

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all! This Thursday morning is off to a good start with temperatures in the low to mid-60s. Today we will see plenty of sunshine with temperatures breaking into the upper 80s. No rainfall is expected for today, so please go outside and enjoy the sunshine! As we head into Friday, rainfall…

FPD Baseball Prepares for GIAA AAAA State Championship Series

The Vikings look to win their third State Title in program history; their first championship in the GIAA

May 16, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The FPD Vikings baseball team is back in the state championship game and ready to win a title for the first time in 14 seasons. Two years ago, fourth year Head Coach Greg Moore led this team to the elite eight, then all the way to the Class AAAA final four last season in their…

Five Middle Georgia men sentenced in dog-fighting operation tied to drug trafficking

Federal sentences handed down for conspiracy involving dog fighting and drug trafficking in Laurens and surrounding counties

May 15, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

MGNDUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Five Middle Georgia men have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a large-scale dog-fighting operation linked to a drug trafficking conspiracy, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Georgia. The 96 dogs rescued during the investigation were found in searches related to a drug trafficking conspiracy in Laurens,…

Cooler night tonight, hot day tomorrow

May 15, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will fall into the low 60s overnight before climbing above average tomorrow afternoon. This Evening Scattered cumulus clouds overhead will clear out through this evening and the early overnight hours. Expect the westerly breezes to slow a bit as they shift more towards the northwest tonight at about 5-10 mph. Low temperatures will reach the…

Decision 2024: Meet Leland Olinger, Candidate For Georgia House District 25, Republican Primary

Decision 2024: Meet Leland Olinger, candidate for Georgia Senate District 25, Republican Primary

Early voting began on April 29 and ends on May 17. Election Day will be May 21.

May 15, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Republican candidates are qualified for the upcoming Georgia Senate District 25 election. Leland Olinger and Rick Williams are competing to win the Republican nomination in the upcoming primary election. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with each candidate ahead of the May 21 election. Candidate name: Leland Olinger Running for: Georgia Senate District 25 Campaign Website: Facebook MONICA- Good…

UPDATE: Arrest made in Fair Street death investigation

A 28-year-old man is now in custody in connection with the death last month of 29-year-old Rashad Shaquille Reddick.

May 15, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek, Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (5/15/24): A 28-year-old man is now in custody in connection with the death last month of 29-year-old Rashad Shaquille Reddick. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says investigators served an arrest warrant on Kahlid Harper at a home in the 5100 block of Nesbit Drive following an investigation. He’s being held at the Bibb County Jail and does…

Golden Hour Foundation aims to help moms in Middle Georgia

The non-profit will be hosting a diaper and formula drive for mothers in need within Baldwin County.

May 15, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

BALDWIN COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Golden Hour Foundation Inc. will be hosting a diaper and formula drive for mothers in need within Baldwin County. Taleija Bennerson, CEO/President of The Golden Hour Foundation Inc., says they are still accepting diapers and formula donations. They will be accepting donations from May to July. Bennerson says the mission of the non-profit is…

Macon-Bibb election supervisor: Some early voters got wrong ballots, but problem is now fixed

Some early voters in Macon-Bibb received incorrect ballots reflecting outdated district lines.

May 15, 2024

Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Some early voters in Macon-Bibb County received incorrect ballots reflecting outdated district lines. Election Supervisor Tom Gillon says the issue affected voters in Commission Districts Six and Nine. Gillon says the error was discovered and corrected, but acknowledged the importance of vigilance moving forward. “We’ve figured that out, and we’ve updated the system, so hopefully that’s…

Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful to host free paper shredding event

The goal is to prevent identity theft and make sure that people can keep their documents safe and confidential.

May 15, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful and the Macon Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority are hosting a free paper shredding event. The free paper shredding event will be on May 17th in the rear parking lot of Luther Williams Field located inside of Carolyn Crayton Park. The event will be from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. or…

Dry Spell For Today And Thursday! Enjoy Temperatures In The 80s!

Dry for most today! Beautiful Thursday!

May 15, 2024

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Good Afternoon to you all! After a thunderstorm moved through Middle Georgia this morning, we can look forward to great weather this afternoon! Temperatures are expected to reach the 80s with plenty of sunshine, making it a perfect day to enjoy the outdoors. On Thursday, we’ll wake up to slightly cooler temperatures in the low…

Barrs was the assistant softball coach and head tennis coach since 2022

Mercer Baseball moves to 6-12 in SOCON play

The Vikings come up short as they lost game one to Brookstone 7-3

A 35-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday after the execution of an arrest warrant at 515 N. Houston Road.

Early voting began on April 29 and ends on May 17. Election Day will be May 21.

Survivors took a stroll around the cafeteria area as staff and family cheered and danced while music played to celebrate. The monthly "Strive from Stroke" support group meeting followed the stroll.

Warner Robins Police say the man is now in custody.

Charise Stephens, Founder of U Create Macon, says they have given out nearly 1,500 bikes to youth throughout the community.

"50 years, that's a long time," Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful Executive Director Asha Ellen said.

The 2024 C.H.A.M.P.S. Graduation was held at Mercer University's Hawkins Arena Thursday.

All five commencement ceremonies will be held May 24-25 in Perry, at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Reaves Arena.

The airport is required by law to perform this exercise every three years.

Attendees can get their new license plates installed for free and have complimentary Kona shaved ice.

The Vikings look to win their third State Title in program history; their first championship in the GIAA

Federal sentences handed down for conspiracy involving dog fighting and drug trafficking in Laurens and surrounding counties

Early voting began on April 29 and ends on May 17. Election Day will be May 21.

A 28-year-old man is now in custody in connection with the death last month of 29-year-old Rashad Shaquille Reddick.

The non-profit will be hosting a diaper and formula drive for mothers in need within Baldwin County.

Some early voters in Macon-Bibb received incorrect ballots reflecting outdated district lines.

The goal is to prevent identity theft and make sure that people can keep their documents safe and confidential.

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