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MVP Initiative reviewing progress on goals, asking for help from community

Macon Violence Prevention Initiative (MVP) leaders are calling on the community to help prevent violence in Macon-Bibb.

August 2, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Macon Violence Prevention Initiative looking over its goals and progressMVPMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Violence Prevention Initiative (MVP) leaders are calling on the community to help prevent violence in Macon-Bibb. Leaders are reviewing progress on the initiative’s goals so far. Coordinator Jeremy Grissom says blight is being tackled and that the initiative is working with Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful and Macon…

City Of Perry Hosts Meetings For 2022 Comprehensive Plan

Applications open for City of Perry’s new youth advisory council

The City of Perry is getting youth involved in city government through a new youth advisory council.

August 2, 2022

Cameron Branscomb,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Perry is getting youth involved in city government through a new youth advisory council. The council will be made up of seven high school: two each from Veterans, Perry and Westfield High Schools and one at-large member. City officials want to gain a better understanding of what the entire population has to say…

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UPDATE: Man charged with murder in connection to shooting death of Warner Robins teen

A man has been charged in connection to the June shooting.

August 2, 2022

Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (8/02): 21-Year-old Leonard Jimmy Forrest of Warner Robins is charged with Murder in the shooting death of 17-year-old Jontel Williams. The Warner Robins Police Department says Forrest is already incarcerated on Aggravated Assault charges stemming from a shooting on Tinker Blvd. shortly before Williams was killed on Thomas Blvd. Forrest is being kept at the Houston County Detention Facility….

Macon hospitals celebrate one year under Piedmont

Both Piedmont Macon and Piedmont Macon North became part of Piedmont on August 1, 2021.

August 2, 2022

Shelby Coates,

Piedmont MaconMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Piedmont Macon and Piedmont Macon North are celebrating one year under the Piedmont banner. Both Macon hospitals became part of Piedmont on August 1, 2021, as a result of an agreement with HCA Healthcare. “As a Georgia-based provider, Piedmont has an excellent reputation in the communities we serve around access to care and taking care…

GBI investigates death of Peach County inmate

August 2, 2022

Haley Janes,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into the death of a Peach County inmate. According to the GBI, on July 31st, the Peach County Sheriff’s Office requested that the GBI investigate the death of 37-year-old Maurice Campbell of Warner Robins, who was an inmate at the Peach County Jail. An autopsy for Campbell is…

Emery Hwy Quick Serve robbed

August 2, 2022

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the man they say robbed the Quick Serve, located at 584 Emery Highway around 6:30 this morning. According to a press release, a male individual had been playing the store’s gaming machine. He complained to the clerk that he lost money in the machine. When the clerk went to…

Morning Business Report: Starbucks union asks to extend pay hikes and benefits to unionized stores

August 2, 2022

Edward Smart,

General Motors has new program to stop its hottest models from getting flipped for sky-high prices. The Cadillac Escalade-V will launch soon and is expected to be flipped for more money. According to a Gallup poll, younger people expressed optimism that they’ll be able to retire early, closer to their 60s. The Starbucks union asks the coffee giant to extend…

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UPDATE: Monroe County missing man FOUND

August 2, 2022

41NBC Web Producer,

UPDATE: The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says Mr. Cooley has been found and is safe. MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in finding 77 year old Zacky Cooley. He was last seen August 1, 2022 around 10:00pm on Old Zebulon Road, driving a 2003 Chevy Silverado Truck that is silver in color and…

Coach’s Corner 2022: Mike Chastain of the Jones County Greyhounds

On this edition of Coach's Corner, 41NBC's Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Mike Chastain of the Jones County Greyhounds.

August 2, 2022

David Tufts,

On this edition of Coach’s Corner, 41NBC’s Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Mike Chastain of the Jones County Greyhounds. The Greyhounds have had three successful seasons under coach Chastain. Now, in a new division, can they go all the way? Categories: Coach’s Corner, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, Coach’s Corner, high school football, jones county greyhounds, Mike…

GIAA launches its inaugural athletic season

The GIAA will make its debut with 77 schools participating in eight fall sports.

August 1, 2022

Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Independent Athletic Association launched its inaugural athletic season at the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. The GIAA is under the Georgia Independent School Association, GISA, and will work collaboratively to enhance its student-athletes’ academic and athletic experience. The GIAA will debut with 77 schools participating in eight fall sports. One of the unique elements…

Macon Bacon’s 2022 season ends with a loss in the Western Divisional Championship game

Macon Bacon finish their first-regular season under head coach Kevin Soine 24-24.

August 1, 2022

Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Playoff baseball was back at historic Luther Williams Field as the Macon Bacon were back into the Petitt Cup playoffs after missing the postseason last year. The Bacon hosted game two of a best two-out-of-three series against the Savannah Bananas. The Bananas captured game one 8-3, so the Bacon had to win game two to force…

Perry school zone cameras now operational

Speed cameras placed at several schools in Perry are now operational as students head back to school.

August 1, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Perry Schools cameras now operationalPerry School CamerasPERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Speed cameras placed at several schools in Perry are now operational as students head back to school. The Perry Police Department says the need for the cameras followed several crashes and near crashes in school zones. The goal is to ensure all children are safe while heading to school. The…

Scattered storms stick around this week

We are in the full swing of summer with our forecast of mid 90s and scattered storms possible each afternoon this week.

August 1, 2022

Cecilia Reeves,

It was a stormy day for some of Middle Georgia on this Monday, with highs warming to the mid and upper 90s. Rain should be ending over the next few hours (it is around 9pm) and partly cloudy skies hang around through morning. We can’t rule out some patchy fog across the area Tuesday morning. Through the rest of the…

Macon Re-Entry Coalition seeking volunteers to help with program

The Macon Re-Entry Coalition needs your help to continue giving previously incarcerated individuals a second chance.

August 1, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Macon Reentry Coalition seeking volunteers to help with the programVolunteers neededMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Re-Entry Coalition needs your help to continue giving previously incarcerated individuals a second chance. The pandemic changed the way people could volunteer, so the program is looking for people in the health field, faith-based or non-profit to step up and help. Several Macon-Bibb organizations…

Macon-Bibb County planning to memorialize, scatter unclaimed cremains

Macon-Bibb County is working to scatter the ashes of 166 people who have been cremated and whose remains have gone unclaimed.

August 1, 2022

Brick Nelson,

MACON, Gerogia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County is working to scatter the ashes of 166 people who have been cremated and whose remains have gone unclaimed. The Macon-Bibb County Commission says the county has been collecting unclaimed cremations of residents since the 1980s. After working with the county’s legal department and Parks and Beautification Department, the county is now able to…

Byromville man killed in morning crash

The crash happened just after 6:00 Monday morning.

August 1, 2022

Shelby Coates,

photo courtesy of MGNVIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A deadly crash involving a tractor trailer shut down a Dooly County highway, Monday morning. According to Georgia State Patrol, the crash happened just after 6:00 Monday morning on Georgia Highway 230 at GA 90. GSP reports the driver of a Chevrolet Silverado failed to yield at a stop sign and traveled directly…

Pregnant woman among 14 injured in Laurens County crash

The crash happened on Georgia 19 at Interstate 16 in Laurens County

August 1, 2022

Shelby Coates,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A pregnant woman loses her unborn child in a Laurens County crash that sent a total of 14 people to the hospital. According to Georgia State Patrol, the crash happened on Georgia 19 at Interstate 16 in Laurens County, just before 9:00 Saturday morning. GSP tells us that a Ford van missed a left turn into…

TECH BYTE: Tips for dodging phishing scams

August 1, 2022

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Criminals are getting more creative, to make it easier to scam you. Now they’re using text messages to do it. A 2021 data breach report by Verizon, shows 36 percent of data breaches are caused by phishing scams. These crooks might be trying to steal your data over the phone, but they don’t have to succeed. The Better…

Mom to Mom: Toddler bin

August 1, 2022

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Today we’re putting together a toddler bin, pretty much to kind of get their morning started. How many times does your toddler come to you asking like 900 questions before breakfast? This is kind of like a good way to get their day started and it keeps them off the TV at the same time. And chances are,…

Ask Angi: Fixing bad DIY projects

August 1, 2022

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Sometimes you have to learn first-hand that some home projects are best when left to professionals. Rachel Zepernick, interior home expert at Angi, is here to walk us through how to spot and fix bad DIY projects. “Unsuccessful plumbing repairs are one of the most common DIY mistakes,” said Zepernick “Even minor repairs like pipe leaks can lead…

Morning Business Report: Banana Boat recalls hair and scalp sunscreen over carcinogen

August 1, 2022

Edward Smart,

A union representing nearly 2,500 employees at Boeing defense said they voted on the company’s contract offer, canceling a strike. Union members rejected the previous offer from the company a week ago. Banana Boat recalled hair and scalp sunscreen over low levels of carcinogen. The Food and Drug administration said consumers should immediately stop using the product if it came…

Coach’s Corner 2022: Paul Carroll of the Howard Huskies

On this edition of Coach's Corner, 41NBC's Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Paul Carroll of the Howard Huskies.

July 29, 2022

David Tufts,

On this edition of Coach’s Corner, 41NBC’s Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Paul Carroll of the Howard Huskies. The Huskies have a lot of potential heading into this season. Coach Carroll explains how they’re going to compete in their new division. Categories: Coach’s Corner, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, Coach’s Corner, high school football, howard huskies, Paul…

UPDATE: GBI releases body camera footage from Hancock County incident that led to Brianna Grier’s death

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation released body cam video Friday night of the incident that led to Brianna Grier's death.

July 29, 2022

Haley Janes,

UPDATE (7/29): The Georgia Bureau of Investigation released body cam video Friday night of the incident earlier this month that led to Brianna Grier’s death. Grier died six days after falling out of a moving Hancock County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle. Click here to view the 10-minute clip. The release of the footage followed a news release that said the…

FVSU men’s volleyball team looks to build on inaugural season

Fort Valley State University became one of six HBCUs to add men's volleyball to its sports curriculum last year.

July 29, 2022

Shaaz Peerani,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fort Valley State University became one of six HBCUs to add men’s volleyball to its sports curriculum last year. For head coach Larry Wrather, season one was about setting the foundation. “My main point I wanted to hit for the first year was just solidifying the culture,” he said. “If you get your culture set…

Macon Violence Prevention Initiative (MVP) leaders are calling on the community to help prevent violence in Macon-Bibb.

The City of Perry is getting youth involved in city government through a new youth advisory council.

A man has been charged in connection to the June shooting.

Both Piedmont Macon and Piedmont Macon North became part of Piedmont on August 1, 2021.

On this edition of Coach's Corner, 41NBC's Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Mike Chastain of the Jones County Greyhounds.

The GIAA will make its debut with 77 schools participating in eight fall sports.

Macon Bacon finish their first-regular season under head coach Kevin Soine 24-24.

Speed cameras placed at several schools in Perry are now operational as students head back to school.

We are in the full swing of summer with our forecast of mid 90s and scattered storms possible each afternoon this week.

The Macon Re-Entry Coalition needs your help to continue giving previously incarcerated individuals a second chance.

Macon-Bibb County is working to scatter the ashes of 166 people who have been cremated and whose remains have gone unclaimed.

The crash happened just after 6:00 Monday morning.

The crash happened on Georgia 19 at Interstate 16 in Laurens County

On this edition of Coach's Corner, 41NBC's Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Paul Carroll of the Howard Huskies.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation released body cam video Friday night of the incident that led to Brianna Grier's death.

Fort Valley State University became one of six HBCUs to add men's volleyball to its sports curriculum last year.

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