Coach's Corner, Local Sports, Sports

Coach’s Corner 2022: Roger Holmes of the Dublin Fighting Irish

On this edition of Coach's Corner, 41NBC's Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Roger Holmes of the Dublin Fighting Irish.
David Tufts,

On this edition of Coach’s Corner, 41NBC’s Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Roger Holmes of the Dublin Fighting Irish. The Fighting Irish were decimated by covid in 2021. Coach Holmes plans to rebuild the team back better than before. Categories: Coach’s Corner, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, Coach’s Corner, dublin fighting irish, high school football, roger holmes

City leaders address gun violence
Baldwin County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Milledgeville city leaders address rise in crime

Milledgeville Mayor, Mary Parham-Copelan, says the city is focusing on community policing to build residents' trust with the police department.
Ariel Schiller,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— During the last few months, there have been several shootings in Milledgeville, and it has city leaders concerned. Milledgeville Mayor, Mary Parham-Copelan, says the city is focusing on community policing to build residents’ trust with the department. “Do we have an issue with people afraid to talk to the police? We do. So what we want to…

41229e00 Ifouw
Across Georgia Sports, Local Sports, National Sports, Sports, WMGT

SEC Media Days: UGA Bulldogs Edition

The UGA Bulldogs begin their football season with a top-10 matchup with the Oregon Ducks.
Shaaz Peerani,

ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Reigning College Football National Champs, the Georgia Bulldogs, took the stage at SEC Media Days at The College Football Hall of Fame to speak on their upcoming season. With success comes doubt. Especially since it took UGA over 40 years to win a national championship. So now, the question is how long and realistic is it for…

Img 2153
Bibb County, COVID-19, Featured, Health, Local News, WMGT

Piedmont Macon seeing increase in Covid-19 patients

"People who are unvaccinated, people who are older, immunocompromised, diabetes, things like that can still get very very sick."
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Piedmont Doctors seeing increase in Covid casesNew Covid VariantMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— A new strand of Covid-19 is spreading across the US, and it’s more contagious than previous strands. Summer usually means more people outside having fun, but doctors at Piedmont say you might want to stay from big crowds. “I don’t want to downplay this for anyone, people who are unvaccinated,…

Img 0762
Featured, Houston County, Local News, Peach County, WMGT

High speed internet expands in rural areas across Middle Georgia

As a part of a 2 billion dollar investment across the nation, Kinetic is bringing high speed fiber optics to Perry and Byron.
Cameron Branscomb,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- High speed internet will soon be available in more that 20,000 homes and businesses across Perry and Byron. Kinetic by Windstream has provided internet for rural areas in Georgia. Now, as a part of a 2 billion dollar investment across the nation, Kinetic is bringing high speed fiber optics to Perry. The company will replace the current…

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Teaches Teen Defensive Driving Classes
Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office teaching teens how to drive defensively

"They're learning what we preach here called the 'what if' factor."
Brick Nelson,

File: 2022MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)—When driving, weather conditions and obstacles can change in just a second. That’s why the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is teaching young drivers how to over come those obstacles. Lieutenant Tim James with the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, has been teaching the annual summer defensive teen driving class for eight years. He says this class helps teens not…

Img 2150
Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

MTA partners with Mercer University to welcome new electric bus

The new bus known as 'Toby', will take students to downtown Macon for a night out or to the grocery store.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Mercer University partners with Macon-bibb Transit Authority to welcome new electric busMTAMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— A new ride is hitting the streets at Mercer University. Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority partnered with Mercer to welcome its first electric bus to campus. Mercer is retiring the original MTA bus that was around for about 7 years. The new bus known as ‘Toby’, will take…

Fdsg
Local News, Weather

Severe weather possible Thursday

Cecilia Reeves,

It was another hot day today with a few storms that popped up by the afternoon. We should be staying mostly dry through the rest of the evening across the area, before our next round of storms moves in tomorrow. A cold front will be pushing in from the north, helping to provide uplift for storms on Thursday. Not only…

Untitled Presentation 2022 07 20t172215176
Crime, Dooly County, Featured, Local News

Dooly County arrests 2 after attempted contraband drop

Haley Janes,

UNADILLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two civilians were arrested after attempting to drop off contraband at the Dooly State Prison on Sunday, July 17th. According to the Georgia Department of Corrections, 27-year-old Antonette Brooks and 34-year-old Zacarious Sanders were attempting to drop contraband near the Dooly State Prison. The following was recovered from the incident– a drone, a controller, propellers, drone…

Untitled Presentation 2022 07 20t160521270
Crime, Featured, Local News, Washington County

UPDATE: Sandersville driver arrested after crashing into cars in parking lot

Haley Janes,

Photo Credit to Sandersville Police DepartmentUPDATE: Chief Victor Cuyler with the Sandersville Police Department tells 41NBC that Jennifer Mcleod, driving a 2020 Jeep Gladiator, was the suspect arrested in connection to this incident. He says  she’s being charged with DUI, Failure to maintain lane, failure to report an accident, and implied consent refusal– for which officers had to get a…

Morning Business Report
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Ford introduces new 700 horsepower vehicle

Edward Smart,

Netflix says they lost 970-thousand subscribers instead of the projected 2 million it warned about a few months ago. Twitter continues with its lawsuit on Elon Musk over their 44-billion dollar deal. Ford introduces its new F-150 Raptor, its most powerful truck with 700 horsepower. Categories: Featured, Morning Business Report Tags: Brian Martin, Elon, F-150, Morning Business Report, twitter

Coach's Corner
Coach's Corner, Local Sports, Sports

Coach’s Corner 2022: Keith Hatcher of the ACE Gryphons

On this edition of Coach's Corner, 41NBC's Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Keith Hatcher of the ACE Gryphons.
David Tufts,

On this edition of Coach’s Corner, 41NBC’s Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Keith Hatcher of the ACE Gryphons. Coach Hatcher has assembled quite a team of coaches to help him build a winning program at ACE. Hear what his plans are for his first season. Categories: Coach’s Corner, Local Sports, Sports Tags: ACE Gryphons, Bill Shanks, Coach’s Corner,…

Strategic Plan
Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Community forums for Pleasant Hill hope to help with strategic plan

"We understand that there's a lot of issues that are happening. Whether it's with public safety, whether it's with youth, and education."
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Pleasant Hill neighborhood looks much different than it used to. Lifelong Pleasant Hill resident, Lucille Williams, says many of the houses are run down, and stores either closed or moved out of the area. “The different stores that used to be in the community, we could walk to the store. We could walk to the store…

Img 0761
Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Construction begins on new amphitheater at Macon Mall

Crews started clearing the site to begin the building process. The amphitheater is expected to have 10 thousand seats.
Cameron Branscomb,

Site clearing at the location of the Macon AmphitheaterMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Construction has begun on the new amphitheater at the Macon Mall.  Crews started clearing the site to begin the building process. The amphitheater is expected to have 10 thousand seats. Chris Floore with Macon-Bibb County, said government offices and indoor pickleball courts will be added.  “This mall has a…

Mural In Completion
Featured, Jones County, Local News, WMGT

Jones County looking to hire bus drivers before new school year begins

Wendy Vaughn, Director of Transportation for the Jones County School District, says school routes have decreased from 54 to 50.
Brick Nelson,

GRAY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— As Jones County parents get ready to send their kids back to school, some may see a change in bus routes. It’s to accommodate to the shortage of bus drivers this year. Wendy Vaughn, Director of Transportation for the Jones County School District, says school routes have decreased from 54 to 50. “It’s nothing new. It’s nothing different…

Screenshot 122
Featured, Jones County, Local News, WMGT

Jones County Animal shelter hosts ‘Shane’s War’ adoption event

"There's been a rise in animals being dumped and the shelter is becoming more and more at capacity."
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Jones County Animal Shelter hosting week-long adoption event to help with at capacity shelterShane’s War eventGRAY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Jones County Animal Shelter is currently at full capacity, with over 80 animals. The shelter is taking part in ‘Shane’s War.’ It’s a week-long event to educate the community about adoptions. Jennifer Allen says its biggest issue is people dropping of stray…

Screenshot 99
Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News, WMGT

Atrium Health Navicent recommends starting kids on school routine

Eating a balanced breakfast, being active during the day and going to sleep early, are all keys to help get students back on a schedule.
Cameron Branscomb,

Atrium Health Navicent observing stroke monthRecognizing the signs of a strokeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- As families prepare for back to school, Atrium Health Navicent says it’s important for parents to start getting their kids back into a school routines. Eating a balanced breakfast, being active during the day and going to sleep early, are all keys to help get students back…

Img 2144
Baldwin County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Georgia College offering hands-on experience in lab work

Georgia College is hosting 'Young Scientist Academy', giving students an opportunity to create something of their own.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Georgia College hosts young scientist academyYoung Scientist AcademyMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Several High School students in Middle Georgia are in a science lab for the first time. Georgia College is hosting a six-week summer internship known as the ‘Young Scientist Academy’, giving students an opportunity to create something of their own. For some, the pandemic put a pause on hands-on learning. Now,…

Mural In Completion
Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon-Bibb Transit Authority mural nears completion

"It brings the energy to the people and it requires us to see our inner identity, and that's the reason I think it is very important to bring another music scene."
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb Transit Authority mural on the corner of Fifth and Poplar Streets is nearly finished. Artist and Georgia College Associate professor Abraham Ababe is doing the work. He says the mural comes from Macon musical roots, and was inspired to share the city’s good vibes and musical history. “For the community as I say music…

Bibb New Teacher Orientation
Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News

Bibb County School District holds new teacher orientation

The event is designed to introduce new teachers to Bibb County, as well as their responsibilities as teachers.
Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County students will be back in the classroom again soon. That’s why the school district is hosting its annual New Teacher Orientation Week. The event, located at Central High School, is host to over 300 new school staff. The event is designed to introduce new teachers to Bibb County, as well as their responsibilities as…

Untitled Presentation 2022 07 19t135652800
Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

Macon man sentenced to 20 years after assuming identity of 12-year-old girl online to distribute child porn

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 27-year-old Macon man, Anthony Sparks Brown, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after using a fake identity online to force a middle school girl to create child sexual abuse material, which he sold online. The release from the Department of Justice says that Brown’s exploitation of a middle schooler came to light thanks…

Coach's Corner
Coach's Corner, Local Sports, Sports

Coach’s Corner 2022: Chad Alligood of the Northside Eagles

On this edition of Coach's Corner, 41NBC's Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Chad Alligood of the Northside Eagles.
David Tufts,

On this edition of Coach’s Corner, 41NBC’s Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Chad Alligood of the Northside Eagles. Last season was good, but not good enough for Coach Alligood. Hear how he plans to take the Eagles even farther this season. Categories: Coach’s Corner, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, Chad Alligood, Coach’s Corner, high school football, northside…