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Macon pastors to come together to help stop violence

"Stop the Killings" town hall is Saturday, at New Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

July 15, 2022

Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Several Macon pastors are coming together in an effort to reduce violence. “Stop the Killings” town hall is Saturday, at New Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. The event includes both prayer and discussion sessions. Changing Mindsets Organization is behind the effort. Executive Director Herbert Dennard, said it’s up to the community to care about the safety of each other….

Indoor farm begins operation in Byron

The process uses 90% less water than traditional farming while still making leafy greens.

July 15, 2022

Cameron Branscomb,

BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Local Bounti is a vegetable farm that specializes in growing lettuce indoors. The building uses a mixture of vertical and horizontal farming to maximize space. The process uses 90% less water than traditional farming while still making leafy greens. The facility specializes in 6 different types of lettuce. The three acre farm uses a mix of misters,…

Amerson River Park temporarily closing for maintenance

The park will be closed on Monday and Tuesday.

July 15, 2022

Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Amerson River Park will close temporarily next week for routine railroad maintenance. Macon-Bibb County says the park will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, July 18 and 19, while Norfolk Southern conducts routine maintenance on the rail line at the entrance to the park. “We apologize for any inconvenience this causes people because we know how…

Carl Vinson VA ceremony honors 35 women veterans

The VA partnered with Veterans of Foreign Wars to hold a recognition ceremony, Wednesday

July 15, 2022

Shelby Coates,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Laurens County is honoring female veterans. According to the VA, women vets are the fastest growing demographic. Deputy Public Affairs Officer James Huckfeldt says women are making great strides in military service. The VA partnered with Veterans of Foreign Wars to hold a recognition ceremony Wednesday. During that ceremony,…

Middle Georgia firearms course teaching educators about gun safety

School districts are preparing to welcome teachers and students back into the classroom next month as the tragedy of the Uvalde, Texas shooting still weighs heavy on the hearts of teachers everywhere.

July 15, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Local fire training course teaching teachers about gun safetyGun SafetyDUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — School districts are preparing to welcome teachers and students back into the classroom next month as the tragedy of the Uvalde, Texas shooting still weighs heavy on the hearts of teachers everywhere. A Dublin woman has decided to expand discounted gun courses to teachers. Tori Rogers took…

Georgia College to open ‘Center for Innovation’

"It will be real education focused to try to teach whether it's a student or a member of the community, the absolute basics of what you need to get that business up and running."

July 15, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Georgia College to open center for innovationGeorgia CollegeMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Georgia College students and the Milledgeville community will soon benefit from a ‘Center for Innovation.’ The School of Business will run the center, but it will be located in the Education Building. Nicholas Creel, Director of the Center, says a lot will take place in the center such as low-cost consulting…

Centerville Fire Department collecting money for Burn Center in Augusta

"It hits home for us because it's one of the worst things I can think of other than dying which is to get burned in a fire."

July 15, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Centerville Fire Department collecting cans to donate funds to burn centerAluminum can drive to convert into money for the burn centerCENTERVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— As a firefighter, entering a burning building is part of the job. The Centerville Fire Department says its employees run the risk of getting burned every day. That’s why the department is giving back to those who have…

Coach’s Corner 2022: Spoon Risper of the Westside Seminoles

On this edition of Coach's Corner, 41NBC's Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Spoon Risper of the Westside Seminoles.

July 14, 2022

David Tufts,

On this edition of Coach’s Corner, 41NBC’s Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Spoon Risper of the Westside Seminoles. Hear how coach Risper plans to bring the Seminoles back from their first ever losing season with the help of some new starters. Categories: Coach’s Corner, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, Coach’s Corner, high school football, Spoon Risper, westside…

MGA professor explains Supreme Court ruling dealing with Miranda Rights

If evidence is collected in a case where your Miranda Rights aren't read to you though, it weakens citizens' ability to sue police officers if they knowingly violate constitutionally protected liberties.

July 14, 2022

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The overturning of Roe v. Wade isn’t the only controversial Supreme Court decision to come down this year. Vega versus Tekoh, deals with constitutional rights that fall under the Miranda Rights. The ruling says you still have the right to remain silent, and the right to an attorney during an arrest. If evidence is collected in a…

Georgia College has named Jack Marchant as the women’s soccer head coach

Marchant spent the last three seasons as an assistant coach at Georgia State.

July 14, 2022

Shaaz Peerani,

Milledgeville, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia College has hired Jack Marchant as the women’s soccer program’s fifth head coach of all time. Marchant has been an assistant at Georgia State for the last three years and currently coaches the Georgia Revolution, a National Premier Soccer League team. Marchant is originally from England and moved to the United States in 2008, and…

Macon Native And Detroit Lions Wide Receiver Quintez Cephus Is Hosting A Community For Macon’s Youth

Macon native and Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus is hosting a community day for Macon’s youth

This is the Second Annual Community Day assembled by Cephus.

July 14, 2022

Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Detroit Lions wide receiver and Macon native Quintez Cephus is hosting his Second Annual Community Day for the youth of Macon. The community day will include several activities for the children, plus free lunch and gifts for the first 150 kids. For Cephus, his main objective is to show Macon’s youth that by making good decisions,…

Rep. Dale Washburn responds to Roe v. Wade ruling

State House Representative Dale Washburn, says he voted yes for the Heartbeat Bill in 2019, and supports the law being enforced.

July 14, 2022

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Georgia Republicans are responding to the Supreme Court overturning of Roe v. Wade, and what it means for Georgians. The Heartbeat Bill, also known as House Bill 481, was signed by Governor Brian Kemp in 2019. Georgia Democrats told us Monday, the bill has been held up in court since then. State House Representative Dale Washburn, says…

Washington County deputies investigating Thursday night shooting

According to Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran, one man suffered non-life threatening gunshot wounds.

July 14, 2022

Clayton Poulnott,

SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Washington County deputies are investigating a shooting that happened in the Highway 242/Parsons Crossing area Thursday night. According to Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran, one man suffered non-life threatening gunshot wounds. Sheriff Cochran says the incident is currently under investigation, and if anyone has information about the shooting call Lt. Eric Burgamy at (478) 552-0911. Stay with…

2 arrested in Monroe County, accused of stealing car in Bibb County

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office says Winfred Felts and Tiffany Beasley were pulled over this afternoon on Highway 41, south of Rumble Road with no incident.

July 14, 2022

Clayton Poulnott,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Monroe County deputies arrest a man and woman, accused of stealing a Mercedes after the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office issued a BOLO Thursday morning. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says Winfred Felts and Tiffany Beasley were pulled over this afternoon on Highway 41, south of Rumble Road with no incident. Both are charged with violation of the…

Bibb County Investigators search for murder suspect

Investigators say on February 5, 42-year-old Eddie Thomas was shot during an altercation by 26-year-old Terrance Williams at a home on Bob White Road.

July 14, 2022

Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs your help finding a suspect in connection to an Aggravated Assault earlier this year. Investigators say on February 5, 42-year-old Eddie Thomas was shot during an altercation by 26-year-old Terrance Williams at a home on Bob White Road. Thomas was taken to the hospital for treatment and then released. Williams was…

Sen. John Ossoff proposes an increase to active military salaries

Senator Ossoff said the proposed bi-partisan bill would be the most significant raise in military salaries in recent history.

July 14, 2022

Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is proposing a 4.6% increase in salary for active veterans. Senator Ossoff said the proposed bi-partisan bill would be the most significant raise in military salaries in recent history. He states many military families are struggling, and this pay raise couldn’t come at a better time. “Military families are having trouble making ends…

Bragg Jam Concert Crawl is coming back to downtown Macon

During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, Bragg Jam was held virtually. In 2021, the concert returned in person but modified to one location.

July 14, 2022

Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- For the first time since 2019, the Bragg Jam Concert Crawl is returning. During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, Bragg Jam was held virtually. In 2021, the concert returned in person but modified to one location. Bragg Jam began as a way to honor Macon native and singer-songwriter Brax Bragg. Since it’s beginning in…

Dragon Slayers Nostalgic Toys opens in Macon

"It's a lot different from a video game store or a clothing store, vintage clothing store. It's more like 'Oh, I had this when I was a kid!"

July 14, 2022

Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new shop is opening in Macon, that might help you recapture your childhood. Dragon Slayers Nostalgic Toys is located on Vineville Avenue. The store is already open, but will host a grand opening on August 13. The store primarily focuses on the sale of vintage toys. It’s family run by Scott and Jasmine Coleson, and…

Jones County Sheriff’s Office trains for active shooter situations

"Unfortunately these things are happening now. We're working closely with the school system, we're working closely with EMS, we're working closely with other law enforcement agencies."

July 14, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Jones County Sheriff’s Office urging importance of active shooter trainingJones County Sheriff’s Office hosts active shooter trainingGRAY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)—The Jones County Sheriff’s Office is getting help from other law enforcement agencies for its active shooter training. They’re making sure your kids are safe when they head back to school in August. The department says the training is a proactive step in…

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Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrests 3, cites 2 others after finding stolen trailer

July 14, 2022

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Several people were cited and arrested after Bibb County Sheriff’s Deputies found a stolen trailer that was being stored at a residence on Moreland Avenue. According to the BCSO, deputies went to the 600 block of Moreland Avenue on July 12th, around 6:30 p.m. on a tip for a stolen trailer, when they obtained a search…

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office investigating threatening letter sent to City Manager

July 14, 2022

Haley Janes,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a threatening letter that was sent that threatened the life of City Manager, Janice Hall. According to a release from the City of Forsyth, Police Chief Eddie Harris delivered a letter that he received in the mail to Hall on Friday July 8th. The letter threatened Hall’s life if…

Morning Business Report: Novavax approved for new COVID vaccine

July 14, 2022

Edward Smart,

U.S. health regulators have authorized the new Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, providing a new option for the two leading vaccines. Novavax says its protein-based vaccine might appeal to some people who have been reluctant to receive the other vaccines. Southwest launches a sale on fall flight. Wanna Get Away fares go as low as $59. Nissan’s innovative ‘brain to performance’ program…

Man shot on Highland Drive in Macon

July 14, 2022

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Bibb Sheriff’s Office is investigating an Aggravated Assault at a residence in the 1200 block of Highland Avenue just before 9:30 p.m. last night. Upon arrival deputies found a 32-year-old male who had been shot. He was transported to the Atrium Health Navicent where he was listed in stable condition. The events leading up to the…

Coach’s Corner 2022: Marquis Westbrook of the Warner Robins Demons

On this edition of Coach's Corner, 41NBC's Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Marquis Westbrook of the Warner Robins Demons.

July 13, 2022

David Tufts,

On this edition of Coach’s Corner, 41NBC’s Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Marquis Westbrook of the Warner Robins Demons. Hear why coach Westbrook isn’t taking his foot off of the gas after leading his team to the championship win last season. Categories: Coach’s Corner, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, Coach’s Corner, high school football, warner robins demons

"Stop the Killings" town hall is Saturday, at New Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

The process uses 90% less water than traditional farming while still making leafy greens.

The park will be closed on Monday and Tuesday.

The VA partnered with Veterans of Foreign Wars to hold a recognition ceremony, Wednesday

School districts are preparing to welcome teachers and students back into the classroom next month as the tragedy of the Uvalde, Texas shooting still weighs heavy on the hearts of teachers everywhere.

"It will be real education focused to try to teach whether it's a student or a member of the community, the absolute basics of what you need to get that business up and running."

"It hits home for us because it's one of the worst things I can think of other than dying which is to get burned in a fire."

On this edition of Coach's Corner, 41NBC's Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Spoon Risper of the Westside Seminoles.

If evidence is collected in a case where your Miranda Rights aren't read to you though, it weakens citizens' ability to sue police officers if they knowingly violate constitutionally protected liberties.

Marchant spent the last three seasons as an assistant coach at Georgia State.

This is the Second Annual Community Day assembled by Cephus.

State House Representative Dale Washburn, says he voted yes for the Heartbeat Bill in 2019, and supports the law being enforced.

According to Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran, one man suffered non-life threatening gunshot wounds.

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office says Winfred Felts and Tiffany Beasley were pulled over this afternoon on Highway 41, south of Rumble Road with no incident.

Investigators say on February 5, 42-year-old Eddie Thomas was shot during an altercation by 26-year-old Terrance Williams at a home on Bob White Road.

Senator Ossoff said the proposed bi-partisan bill would be the most significant raise in military salaries in recent history.

During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, Bragg Jam was held virtually. In 2021, the concert returned in person but modified to one location.

"It's a lot different from a video game store or a clothing store, vintage clothing store. It's more like 'Oh, I had this when I was a kid!"

"Unfortunately these things are happening now. We're working closely with the school system, we're working closely with EMS, we're working closely with other law enforcement agencies."

On this edition of Coach's Corner, 41NBC's Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Marquis Westbrook of the Warner Robins Demons.

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