MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After two consecutive seasons of letting the Southern Conference (SoCon) title slip away in the closing stages, the Mercer Bears have captured considerable attention this offseason. They’ve secured spots on four FCS Preseason Polls throughout the country. “It’s great that people are taking notice that we are at a certain place, and that we’re positioned to…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sacred Heart Catholic School, which has been in existence for nearly seven decades, is celebrating a new chapter after securing a $6 million Emergency Assistance to Non-Public Schools (EANS) grant to help fund a remodeled middle school building on campus. “Middle school students are different and need an experience to grow away from the elementary…
The college and pro football teams in Georgia have first year starting quarterbacks. 41NBC’s Bill Shanks shares his thoughts. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Bill Shanks, georgia-tech-yellow-jackets, uga-bulldogs
SOPERTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The dog days are almost over for Treutlen County Animal Control as renovations on its dog kennels are set to begin Monday. Things have been “ruff” for shelter dogs in Treutlen County. The Soperton Police Department’s outdoor dog kennels were built 25 years ago, and Chief James Mills says they’re beyond repair. “We’ve been having problems…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – State leaders announced Wednesday a leadership program that saw success in Bibb County is going statewide. The “Leader in Me” program debuted in Bibb County Schools during the 2015-16 school year and expanded to all county schools in 2018. State Board of Education members, along with state legislators, toured Macon’s Vineville Academy of the Arts ahead…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An 89-year-old grandmother celebrating her birthday at an Olive Garden in Middle Georgia received a surprise gift from former WNBA star Linda Burgess: free tickets to a basketball game for her and her entire family. Burgess, who was also celebrating her birthday at the restaurant, gifted the tickets to both the family of six and a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The streets of Macon’s Greenwood Bottom neighborhood will come alive on Sunday with the spirit of community as families and friends gather for an event known as “Play Streets Macon.” Between 2 and 5 p.m., Bay Street will be closed between Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and 3rd Street for an event that will transform the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Maconite Tangie Herring has announced candidacy for Georgia House District 143. Herring is a veteran classroom teacher of 30 years and a former Teacher of the Year. She announced her candidacy Wednesday morning at the East Macon Mill Hill Community Art Center. Herring says she plans to see her hometown thrive. During her announcement, she also…
BALDWIN COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Baldwin County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday to adopt a 2023 millage rate of 10.02 mils. County Manager Carlos Tobar says the vote, which was unanimous, results in a good day for residents of the county. “Thankfully it’s not a property tax increase,” he said. “We’re very proud that Baldwin County has…
File: August 2023MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A mother is concerned about her daughter’s well-being in the Bibb County Jail after undergoing a major surgery. Sheila Rouse is asking ‘Why?’ after her daughter, Letitia Rouse, made complaints about poor conditions in the jail following a major surgery. “Why didn’t y’all leave her in the hospital and let them see about her?”…
It was a hot and humid day across Middle Georgia with many of us seeing highs in the upper 90s. Overnight temps will be staying warm, with lows in the mid-70s (again). By tomorrow a weak wedge front will start building into the area. This will keep temperatures just a bit cooler the farther north and west you go. Highs…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A popular downtown establishment, Taste & See Coffee Shop and Gallery, is set to make a triumphant return later this year. After closing its doors in November 2022 due to staffing issues, the coffee shop is gearing up to reopen in October, complete with a new master roaster to offer in-house roasted coffee. Owner Kevin Reaves…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Rotary Club is set to enhance the patriotic spirit of the city with new American flags along Watson Boulevard and Russell Parkway. A $1,400 check was presented on Tuesday. “I’m a member of this community, and I love this community,” former Rotary Club President Les Arrent said. “I’m a retired Air Force…
MACON, Ga. (41NBC/WMGT) – The historic Douglass Theatre in Macon is gearing up to host the 12th Annual Atlanta Black Theatre Festival from August 31 through September 2 as part of celebrations during Labor Day weekend. The festival, known for being a rich platform for artists to share their voices, will feature a mix of entertainment, including plays commemorating culture,…
UPDATE: Superior Court Judge G.E. “Bo” Adams sentenced Kendrick to Life in prison with the possibility of parole. Sentencing was held on August 21th. Kendrick will be parole eligible after thirty (30) years behind bars. ———————————————- PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A jury took less than 20 minutes to convict a Houston County man of malice murder in the stabbing death of his…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Better Together Servant Leadership Conference is happening this weekend in Perry. Organizer David Grossnickle visited 41Today to share how this one-day event will allows people to learn from two servant leadership experts. The speakers include best-selling authors Jon Gordon and Damon West. Jon has written 15 books including his latest The Power of a Positive…
The heat is here to start the week and it will only get worse through the week. A ridge of high pressure that has brought record-breaking heat to the plains will slowly push east. With dry weather continuing, this will increase our highs to the 100s and upper 90s. A Heat Advisory has been issued for Middle Georgia on Tuesday,…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As a bus driver shortage causes problems for student transportation across Middle Georgia, the Peach County School District believes it has found a solution through competitive pay and inventive recruitment strategies. Transportation Director Waymon Smith says it’s crucial for school districts to think outside the box in attracting new bus drivers. “We just gotta be…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Moviegoers who attended the Macon Film Festival were treated to a variety of workshops and films, but one event stood above the rest. Georgia native and award-winning music and film producer Dallas Austin was honored on Saturday with the first-ever Macon Film Festival Georgia Film Impact Award. Having produced hit songs for artists like TLC, Madonna,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Black entrepreneurs gathered on Saturday to promote their businesses and exchange resources during the Black Business and Community Expo sponsored by 41NBC. The event was hosted by the Central Georgia Coalition of Black Businesses and the Macon Black Pages in partnership with the Macon 200 Bicentennial Celebration. More than 100 vendors–from food and retail to legal…
Tonight we lift up and celebrate Flint Energies power lineman of the week Julian Hubbard and high school football lineman Cashious Williams of Perry High School— both linemen working to bring power and passion to everything they do on and off the field! 41NBC Lineman of the Week is powered by Flint Energies! Categories: Lineman of the Week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Westside Seminoles squared off against the Central Chargers at Ed Defore Sports Complex on Friday night. The Chargers, coming off a 3-8 season, have a new head coach in Jarrett Laws from Salem High School in Rockdale County. The Seminoles went 7-4 last year, and one of those wins was against Central, 39-12. Tucker Sargent…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Football is back! The Baldwin Braves traveled to Peach County to take on the Trojans for our Game of the Week on The End Zone. There’s a familiar name in a new place, as Marquis Westbrook, who coached Warner Robins to two state titles, replaced Chad Campbell at Peach County. The Trojans scored 32 points…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Brentwood War Eagles visited the John Milledge Trojans in a highly anticipated matchup on Friday. The Trojans had won 50 in a row to go along with four consecutive state titles. Their last loss was in November 2018. Brentwood has a new head coach for the first time since 2000: Adam Lord. The War Eagles…