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Mercer hosts its annual two-day prospect camp for high schoolers in the Southeast

Over 80 universities attended the annual prospect camp.

June 3, 2022

Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Approximately 350 college football coaches from over 80 universities made their way to Middle Georgia to attend Mercer University’s annual football prospect camps hoping to find a gem here in the Southeast. “You’re just trying to see, if it’s a receiver, you’re trying to see their footwork, their athleticism,” said Mercer football head coach Drew Cronic….

Local Sigma Gamma Rho chapter teaching children swimming safety

"I'm usually always scared of water, because I see people drown and die, but after swimming lessons, I have a different point of view about swimming," 10-year-old Ilyse Redd said.

June 3, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Splash Bash hosted in DublinDublin SwimmingDUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Summer means it’s time to break out the swim suits and get into the water. Before you do so, the Nu Xi Sigma Chapter of the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority wants to make sure you know how to swim. For more than 10 years, the sorority has partnered with USA Swim…

Toys for Tots brings joy to children in foster care

Toys for Tots recently packed more than 400 backpacks for foster care children with items like blankets, games, school supplies and toys.

June 3, 2022

Cameron Branscomb,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Toys for Tots recently packed more than 400 backpacks for foster care children. Bags were filled with items for different age ranges and sexes for children spanning 11 counties. Wendy Chadwell, Middle Georgia Toys for Tots’ coordinator, says volunteers spent two weeks packing 476 backpacks. “My passion is children and families in our area,” she…

Annual Peach Festival underway in Fort Valley

The annual Peach Festival started Friday in Fort Valley and will continue Saturday before shifting to Byron next weekend.

June 3, 2022

Cameron Branscomb,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It’s time for the annual Peach Festival! It started Friday in Fort Valley. Fort Valley Mayor, Jeffery Lundy, says he’s excited to get out and enjoy his first Peach Festival as mayor. “I will be a part of it,” he said. “I will be dancing. I will be moving, shaking hands, just let them know…

Primary Pediatrics reports unusual increase in flu cases

Primary Pediatrics in Macon says it's seeing around five flu cases a day. While that number may not seem high, Dr. Jason Smith says the flu is not common this time of year.

June 3, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Primary Pediatrics seeing an increase in flu casesIncrease in Flu CasesMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warm weather is here, but so is the flu. Primary Pediatrics in Macon says it’s seeing around five flu cases a day. While that number may not seem high, Dr. Jason Smith says the flu is not common this time of year. We usually see flu…

Bibb deputies asking for public’s help finding missing man

37-year-old Matthew Brock Mayhew hasn't been in contact with his family since May 29.

June 3, 2022

Tucker Sargent,

Matthew Mayhew (Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding a missing man. Investigators say 37-year-old Matthew Brock Mayhew hasn’t been in contact with his family since the morning of May 29. Investigators were told Mayhew left his home on foot and hasn’t been seen by family members since….

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Macon man arrested on multiple gun, drug charges following months-long investigation

32-year-old Antwan Cornelius Brooks faces multiple charges.

June 3, 2022

Tucker Sargent,

Antwan Cornelius Brooks (Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 32-year-old man is now in custody following a months-long drug investigation. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says Antwan Cornelius Brooks was arrested after members of the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit seized more than 135 grams of methamphetamines. Warrants were issued for his arrest, and…

UPDATE: Bibb inmate found dead in cell identified

June 3, 2022

41NBC Web Producer,

UPDATE: Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones tells 41NBC that the name of the inmate who died was Carlos Shelley. Jones says Shelley was taken to the GBI’s lab for an autopsy. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff’s Investigators are looking into the death of an inmate that was serving time at the Bibb County Jail. A 40-year-old male was…

Macon Bacon’s comeback falls short as they lose to the Savannah Bananas

Savannah Bananas are the only team to beat the Bacon this season.

June 2, 2022

Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Bacon hosted rival Savannah Bananas tonight with Macon native Austin Emener on the mound for the Bacon. The Bananas scored two runs in three consecutive innings to take a 6-1 lead at the end of the fourth inning. Going into the bottom of the sixth, the Bananas led 6-2. But with the bases loaded…

Milledgeville man killed in motorcycle crash

It happened at the intersection of Deepstep Road and Georgia Highway 24.

June 2, 2022

Clayton Poulnott,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Milledgeville man is dead after crashing his motorcycle Wednesday night. It happened at the intersection of Deepstep Road and Georgia Highway 24. Georgia State Patrol says 37-year-old Thomas Tollison,was riding at a high rate of speed near the intersection and hit one of the dividers, causing his motorcycle to go airborne. While in the air,…

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4 arrested in mid-state theft ring: Deputies recover guns, drugs, cash, IDs and nearly 30 financial cards

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office H.E.A.T. units recently executed search warrants that led to the arrests and recovery of the stolen items.

June 2, 2022

Tucker Sargent,

L-R: Jalissa Janee Price, Tylaun Rashard Mullins, Kareem Vontez Zellner, Drevon Lashuwn McLaurin (Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Four people are now in custody following a mid-state theft ring that involved guns, drugs, cash, identification cards and debit and credit cards. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post Thursday that its H.E.A.T Units recovered two…

Celebrate ‘National Trails Day’ in Macon this Saturday

National Trails Day is annual event that encourages support of our nation’s public trails.

June 2, 2022

Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bike Walk Macon and NewTown Macon are coming together to celebrate National Trails Day, a day of advocacy, events, and fundraising. National Trails Day is Saturday, June 4th. The annual event encourages support of our nation’s public trails. In Macon, you can take part by hiking Browns Mound, floating down the Ocmulgee River, reflecting in Riverside…

Congressman Sanford Bishop visits Schnitzer Steel Industries in Macon

Congressman Bishop said the plant is moving to battery production and electric car batteries.

June 2, 2022

Cameron Branscomb,

PHOTO: Sanford Bishop, U.S. Representative for Georgia’s 2nd congressional district., Photo Date: UndatedMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia Congressman Sanford Bishop, visited the Schnitzer Steel Industries in Macon. He visited the plant to see how it produces high quality recycled metals. Congressman Bishop said the plant is moving to battery production and electric car batteries. “What they do here will impact the…

Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office to crack down on crime with cameras

The Baldwin County Sheriff's Office is installing 'Flock Cameras' to address a recent increase in crime.

June 2, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Baldwin County camerasBaldwin County camerasMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office is installing ‘Flock Cameras’ to address a recent increase in crime. The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office partnered with the county and the city of Milledgeville to install the cameras. “We hope that it’s going to help protect our families here, and their property, as well as help…

Macon congregation holds prayer vigil for mass shooting victims

In the wake of the recent mass shootings across the country, Temple Beth Israel in Macon held a prayer vigil at High Street Park.

June 2, 2022

Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In the wake of the recent mass shootings across the country, Temple Beth Israel in Macon held a prayer vigil at High Street Park. The vigil recognized victims of gun violence here in Macon-Bibb County too. Rabbi Elizabeth Bahar says she hopes the vigil gives people a place to mourn and remember victims of gun violence….

Milledgeville mother and daughter graduate together

A mother and daughter from Milledgeville have a lot to celebrate after graduating from nursing school together.

June 2, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Milledgeville Mother and daughter graduate togetherMilledgeville graduatesMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — A mother and daughter from Milledgeville have a lot to celebrate after graduating from nursing school together. In her 51 years, Sonya never thought college graduate would be a word used to describe herself. “I’ve always went to people’s graduations and watched their graduations, so I always wished that I would’ve…

CGTC holds job fair to help students meet with businesses

"Many of the businesses, they hire from all over Middle Georgia. So what we do in partnership is move it from one corner of the 11 counties to the next."

June 2, 2022

Cameron Branscomb,

BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Central Georgia Technical College partnered with Georgia Work Source for a job fair Thursday. The fair hosted over 30 vendors and welcomed close to 300 visitors at the New Greater Allen Temple AME Church in Byron. Special Projects Manager for Central Georgia Tech, Doctor Wanda West, said CGTC gives students an opportunity to meet with businesses through…

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Shooting on Nelson Street sends one to the hospital

June 2, 2022

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A person has been hospitalized after being shot on Nelson Street. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, an investigation is ongoing concerning a person who was shot, but is now in stable condition. Stay with 41NBC for updates as more information is released. Categories: Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News Tags: crime, Macon, Shooting

Scattered storms likely tomorrow afternoon

June 2, 2022

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A cold front will bring some scattered storms to Middle Georgia during the latter hours of the day on Friday. This Evening Conditions will remain mostly clear as we go through the rest of the daylight hours. Clouds that filled in earlier will mostly clear out heading into tonight. A couple of stray showers or storms…

Unknown powder sends employee to hospital, prompts evacuations at Dublin warehouse

Fire crews responded to a 911 call about a hazardous material at the Best Buy Distribution Center

June 2, 2022

Shelby Coates,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An unknown powder substance led to evacuations at the Best Buy Distribution Center in Dublin, Thursday morning. Dublin Fire Chief Matthew Cutler says fire crews responded to a 911 call about a hazardous material in the distribution center warehouse around 9:15am. Cutler says when firefighters arrived on scene, employees were evacuating the building. According to Cutler,…

Quentel Jones (Fort Valley Police Department)

Kentucky football signee Quentel Jones charged with battery in connection to man’s death

His arrest follows the arrest Tuesday of 26-year-old Tyler Jones. Tyler Jones is charged with murder, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of crime.

June 2, 2022

Tucker Sargent,

Quentel Jones (Fort Valley Police Department)FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – University of Kentucky football signee Quentel Jones is charged with battery in connection to the death of 37-year-old Brandon Goodwin last month. He’s being held in the Peach County Law Enforcement Center, according to a post Thursday on the Fort Valley Police Department’s Facebook page. The 19-year-old Jones, a star…

Over 80 universities flocked to Mercer University for their annual prospect football camp

Approximately 350 college coaches attended the camp.

June 1, 2022

Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mercer University hosted its annual prospect football camp at Five Star Stadium, with over 80 universities in attendance. Approximately 350 college coaches were on the field scouting the talent and hoping to find players that could positively impact their programs in the future. Participants were ninth-graders through college seniors, allowing even college students a last-chance opportunity…

Scorching heat returns to Middle Georgia

June 1, 2022

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – High temperatures will be in the mid and upper 90s today and tomorrow around Middle Georgia. This Evening Cloud cover will remain rather sparse as we go through the evening hours. We could see a couple of spotty storms around the region, but almost all of Middle Georgia will stay dry. Winds will remain rather…

Senator Jon Ossoff working to expand Veterans healthcare

“This is about coming together as American people. To ensure that those who made tremendous sacrifices in defense of our country."

June 1, 2022

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Senator Jon Ossoff is working to make sure veterans who served in Afghanistan and Iraq, and were exposed to toxic chemicals or burn pits, have the healthcare they need. He says there’s a bipartisan push in the Senate to pass the legislation. “This is about coming together as American people. To ensure that those who made tremendous…

Over 80 universities attended the annual prospect camp.

"I'm usually always scared of water, because I see people drown and die, but after swimming lessons, I have a different point of view about swimming," 10-year-old Ilyse Redd said.

Toys for Tots recently packed more than 400 backpacks for foster care children with items like blankets, games, school supplies and toys.

The annual Peach Festival started Friday in Fort Valley and will continue Saturday before shifting to Byron next weekend.

Primary Pediatrics in Macon says it's seeing around five flu cases a day. While that number may not seem high, Dr. Jason Smith says the flu is not common this time of year.

37-year-old Matthew Brock Mayhew hasn't been in contact with his family since May 29.

32-year-old Antwan Cornelius Brooks faces multiple charges.

Savannah Bananas are the only team to beat the Bacon this season.

It happened at the intersection of Deepstep Road and Georgia Highway 24.

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office H.E.A.T. units recently executed search warrants that led to the arrests and recovery of the stolen items.

National Trails Day is annual event that encourages support of our nation’s public trails.

Congressman Bishop said the plant is moving to battery production and electric car batteries.

The Baldwin County Sheriff's Office is installing 'Flock Cameras' to address a recent increase in crime.

In the wake of the recent mass shootings across the country, Temple Beth Israel in Macon held a prayer vigil at High Street Park.

A mother and daughter from Milledgeville have a lot to celebrate after graduating from nursing school together.

"Many of the businesses, they hire from all over Middle Georgia. So what we do in partnership is move it from one corner of the 11 counties to the next."

Fire crews responded to a 911 call about a hazardous material at the Best Buy Distribution Center

His arrest follows the arrest Tuesday of 26-year-old Tyler Jones. Tyler Jones is charged with murder, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of crime.

Approximately 350 college coaches attended the camp.

“This is about coming together as American people. To ensure that those who made tremendous sacrifices in defense of our country."

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