Mlk Cherry Shooting
Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Downtown Macon shooting has business owners concerned

According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, shots were fired just before 1 a.m. Saturday after a large fight on the sidewalk.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A downtown Macon business owner is speaking out after a shooting early Saturday morning left two people dead and two others injured. Darrin Ford, the owner of ‘A Brookhaven Lounge’ on Cherry Street in downtown Macon, says he was sitting outside with customers when he noticed something going on. He then decided to take everyone inside…

Brookdale United Way
Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

United Way of Central Georgia now managing Brookdale Warming Center

Along with new management, $4 million in American Rescue Plan money will go to the center.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Brookdale Warming Center is now under new management after the Macon-Bibb Commission requested United Way of Central Georgia step in. Along with new management, $4 million in American Rescue Plan money will go to the center. United Way says it plans to use the funds to provide more resources for the shelter and help more…

Pedestrian Walkways
Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

New pedestrian walkways being added to Watson Blvd.

The walkways will be near Austin Avenue and Knodishall Drive.
Ariel Schiller,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — New pedestrian walkways are coming to Watson Boulevard soon. According to the Georgia Department of Transportation, the walkways will be near Austin Avenue and Knodishall Drive. The project includes: Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons New concrete refuge islands in the median Crosswalks ADA ramps Signage Penny Brooks, District 3 Communications Officer with GDOT, says it will…

Vincent Hancock
Olympics, Sports

Hancock, English help U.S. land two golds in skeet shooting

41NBC Web Producer,

Vincent Hancock and Amber English join TODAY to talk about their gold medal performances in skeet shooting at the Tokyo Olympics. Hancock, English give Americans a skeet sweep at Tokyo Games TOKYO (AP) — It’s a skeet sweep for the United States. Vincent Hancock gave the Americans a sweep in skeet at the Tokyo Olympics by winning his third gold…

41nbc Olympics Tokyo
Olympics, Sports

Sam Mikulak strong once again on parallel bars

41NBC Web Producer,

Team USA veteran Sam Mikulak scored a 15.000 on the parallel bars in the men’s Olympic gymnastics team final. He scored a 15.466 during qualifications and will compete in the event final later this week. US men seek momentum after promising Olympic performance TOKYO (AP) — The U.S. men’s Olympic gymnastics team hopes it can build off a fifth-place performance…

Katie Ledecky
Olympics, Sports

Streak ends: Titmus terminates Ledecky’s golden run in Tokyo

41NBC Web Producer,

Australia’s Ariarne Titmus ran down Katie Ledecky in the 400-meter freestyle, handing Ledecky her first-ever Olympic silver in an individual event. Titmus went 3:56.69 and Ledecky touched in at 3:37.36. Streak ends: Titmus terminates Ledecky’s golden run in Tokyo TOKYO (AP) — Katie Ledecky strolled onto the deck first, which meant she was headed to the second spot on the…

July26 Prime Sched
Olympics, Sports

Tonight on 41NBC: Swimming, Men’s Gymnastics, Men’s Synchronized Platform Diving, and Women’s Triathalon final

41NBC Web Producer,

(Monday 7.26.2021)- Swimming – Katie Ledecky will swim two prelims tonight: 200m freestyle in which Ledecky defends her gold, and the 1500m freestyle where Ledecky holds the world record. Lilly King vies for gold in the 100m breaststroke, while Regan Smith on the women’s team and Ryan Murphy on the men’s are the USA’s best hope in the100m backstroke. Men’s…

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Baldwin County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Baldwin County hosts Back to School Bash

More than 100 students showed up with their families.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Baldwin County School District held its back to school bash event at Lakeview Academy Friday afternoon. More than 100 students showed up with their families. School leaders were set up outside to provide resources about COVID-19 and nutritional resources, and students got goody bags filled with valuable information. After a year of events being cancelled,…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Youth Center to hold grand opening this weekend in Milledgeville

The Baldwin County Youth Services Center will empower youth and their families.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —  Arlene Simmons grew up in Baldwin County and wanted help the youth in her area, so she set a goal to do it. “I wanted something more sturdy,” she said. “Something that will help in the long term.” She founded the Baldwin County Youth Services Center with a goal to empower the youth and their families….

Back To School Bash
Education, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Houston County hosts Back to School Bash

The school supplies and backpacks are provided through donations.
Ariel Schiller,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Most Middle Georgia students head back to school in just more than a week, and back to school events are well underway. Houston County hosted its annual Back to School Bash Friday. Houston County Family Connection hosted the event at Centerville Elementary School, Perry High School and CB Watson Primary School. Executive Director for Houston…

Macon Bacon
Bibb County, Featured, Local News, Sports, WMGT

Macon Bacon hosting tryouts for Breakfast Bowl

The Breakfast Bowl is a 9-game series the Bacon plays against the Bananas.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Bacon will host their Breakfast Bowl tryouts this weekend. The Breakfast Bowl is a nine game series the Bacon plays against their rival Savannah Bananas after the regular season. It will last from August 12-28. They’ll play four games in Macon and five games in Savannah. Tryouts are Saturday, July 24 and are open…
Baldwin County, Featured, Georgia News, Local News

UPDATE: Man arrested in connection to triple shooting in Milledgeville

29-year-old Christopher Arnold has been taken into custody following a triple shooting in Milledgeville that led to three deaths.
41NBC Web Producer,

UPDATE: (7/23):  29-year-old Christopher Arnold has been taken into custody following a triple shooting in Milledgeville that led to three deaths. “Thanks to everyone who called in with tips and information,” read a post on MPD’s Facebook page Friday. MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An update concerning the victims of a shooting in Milledgeville in early July has come out. On…

Walker Bethune Web
Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Family gives update on Stratford Academy student hit by lightning

Head of School Logan Bowlds tells 41NBC rising senior Walker Bethune remains in critical but stable condition.
Shelby Coates,

UPDATE: The family of Walker Bethune, the student struck by lightning in Florida last weekend, gave an update on their son’s condition. The following is a post from the family on a Caring Bridge website: “Thursday night update from the family of Stratford Academy student Walker Bethune, who was struck by lightning last weekend while vacationing in Florida (via Caring…

Justin Weed
Featured, Houston County, Local News, Monroe County, WMGT

Monroe County deputies arrest man wanted in Houston County

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office says it received an anonymous tip earlier this week.
Clayton Poulnott,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man wanted in Houston County was arrested Friday morning in Monroe County. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says it received an anonymous tip earlier this week regarding where Justin Weed, who had a warrant for robbery in Houston County, was hiding. The tipster stated the suspect was staying at a hotel in Monroe County. After…

Opening Ceremony Tokyo Olympics
Featured, Olympics

Opening Ceremony marks start of 2020 Tokyo Olympics

41NBC Web Producer,

Look back at some of the top moments from the Opening Ceremony of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, including acts showcasing Japanese culture, the Parade of Nations and more. Tokyo Olympics begin with muted ceremony and empty stadium TOKYO (AP) — The Tokyo Games have arrived at last, after a yearlong delay. They’re a multinational showcase of the finest athletes of…