Coach’s Corner: First Presbyterian Day School

(41NBC/WMGT) —  Greg Moore is less than a month away from his 22nd season as the FPD Vikings Head Coach. His Vikings are coming off a 7 and 5 season, and second round playoff appearance in 2020. Moore sat down with 41NBC’s Bill Shanks recently in the Coach’s Corner. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Coach’s Corner, high school sports, sports

Rant and Rave: July 22nd – Pederson’s Potential

The Braves lineup got a shot in the arm after signing Joc Pederson.

The Braves acquired outfielder Joc Pederson to hopefully fill in he massive gap left in Ronald Acuña’s absence, and so far the results have been pretty good. Did the Braves get a steal of a deal heading into the fall? Bill Shanks and Tucker Sargent discuss that and the rumors coming out of the SEC Media Days this week. Categories:…

Bibb County School District outlines goals for upcoming school year

BCSD says it wants to focus on reinforcing positive academic and social behavior.

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The pandemic played a big role in changing the way students learned in 2020. Bibb County School District says it wants to focus on reinforcing positive academic and social behavior. The district held a virtual convocation to introduce old and new teachers about the newest goals for the upcoming school year. With last year being tough for many,…

Trash, recycling, yard waste pickup days changing for parts of Macon-Bibb

Ryland Environmental will temporarily pick up trash, recycling and yard waste for about 20% of the county starting Monday, July 26.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Pickup days for trash, recycling and yard waste will soon change temporarily for parts of Macon-Bibb. That’s according to a Macon-Bibb news release sent Thursday afternoon, which said Ryland Environmental will temporarily pick up trash, recycling and yard waste for about 20% of the county starting Monday, July 26. If you live in a portion of…

City of Perry selected for Vacant Property Leadership Institute

The city of Perry will be part of the Vacant Property Leadership Institute in Austin, Texas in February.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The city of Perry will be part of the Vacant Property Leadership Institute in Austin, Texas in February. The National League of Cities and the Center for Community Progress hosts the institute. They’ll gather with cities from four different states to learn how to address vacant properties in a more effective manner. Holly Wharton, Perry’s Community…

Raffensperger hosts meet and greet in Roberta, Bibb County GOP protests

If you drove past the Crawford County Government Center Thursday afternoon, you probably noticed protestors holding signs.

ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you drove past the Crawford County Government Center Thursday afternoon, you probably noticed protestors holding signs. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger hosts a meet and greet in Crawford County. The protestors were a part of the Bibb County GOP, and the signs, including the phrases ‘Ditch Dominion’ and ‘We the People Demand A Statewide…

District 7 residents attend MVP forum at Mikado Baptist Church

The Macon Violence Prevention Initiative is continuing its community forums aimed at gathering community input and solutions to fight violence.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Violence Prevention Initiative is continuing its community forums aimed at gathering community input and solutions to fight violence. Each county commissioner is holding a forum in their district and inviting everyone to attend. More than 100 people showed up to Thursday’s forum in District 7, held at Mikado Baptist Church. Some things brought up…

Drier, warmer weather on tap for the weekend

MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT)- Rain and storm chances will be more isolated in the coming days as temperatures really crank up. TONIGHT. Expect showers to dissipate before midnight. Temperatures will fall into the low and middle 70’s under a partly cloudy sky. Patchy fog during the morning hours is possible Friday. Allow yourself some extra time to get to your morning…

Coach’s Corner: Houston County High School

(41NBC/WMGT) — Ryan Crawford is back this fall for his fifth season as the Houston County Bears’ Head Coach. He sat down 41NBC’s Bill Shanks in the Coach’s Corner to talk about how 2021 is looking for the Bears. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Coach’s Corner, high school sports, sports

BS Report: July 21st – Can the Braves Rally Back?

Is there hope for the Braves after an unlucky first half of the season?

The Braves are holding steady heading into the second half of the season, but can they rally back? Bill Shanks goes over the options for the team and the front office as they try to regain the their position in 2021. Categories: Sports

Middle Georgia Schools release new COVID rules for school year

Lisa Morgan, President of the Georgia Association of Educators, says they want to ensure the safety of students.

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Teachers, staff and students are getting ready to go back to class, which means schools are now adjusting to a new COVID Rules. Lisa Morgan, President of the Georgia Association of Educators, says they want to ensure the safety of students. The Bibb County School District will not require students to wear masks, but will encourage those who…

Middle Georgia teen’s art on display at Bloomfield Recreation Center

Serenity began painting when she was about 4-years-old, and could tell her daughter's talent was more advanced.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— 14-year-old Serenity Wright will have her first art show Wednesday night, at the Bloomfield Gilead Recreation Center. Center Director, William Pollard, says it’s an effort to highlight young talent in the area. Sabrina Wright is Serenity’s mother. She says Serenity began painting when she was about 4-years-old, and could tell her daughter’s talent was more advanced. She…

Reading with Kings holds graduation ceremony

20 boys participated in a six week course where they read various books.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Reading with Kings started for the first time this summer, with the goal of reaching out to boys in the area, to encourage them to read. According to Tara Pvel, Achieve Academy Director, 20 boys participated in a six week course where they read various books. Pvel says some students didn’t like reading at first, but…

More rain ahead for Thursday

MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT)- Tomorrow will be the last day of widespread showers and storms until next week. TONIGHT. A few showers will hang around through the night as temperatures fall into the low and middle 70’s. With a nearly calm wind overnight, patchy dense fog formation is possible. If you encounter fog while driving make sure to slow down and…

Coach’s Corner: Mount de Sales Academy

(41NBC/WMGT) — The Mount de Sales Cavaliers have had winning seasons in four straight years after posting losing records in the five prior years. Coach Keith Hatcher is back this fall for his eighth season as Head Coach. Here’s his conversation with 41NBC’s Bill Shanks in the Coach’s Corner. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Coach’s Corner, high school sports, sports

Coliseum Medical Center employee receives national award

C. Sabathne was awarded the Frist Humanitarian Award for his contributions to helping veterans.

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Coliseum Medical centers had a lot to celebrate Tuesday morning, as one of their employees won a national award. C. Sabathne was awarded the Frist Humanitarian Award for his contributions to helping veterans. A veteran himself, Sabathene knows and understands what they go through. That’s part of the reason he decided to become a therapist for behavioral health….

NewTown Macon hosts Fashion Week through July 24th

Fall Line Brewing Company is sponsoring the week by offering a $500 shopping spree.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— NewTown Macon’s Fashion Week began Sunday. Emily Hopkins, Director of Place for NewTown Macon, says Fall Line Brewing Company is sponsoring the week by offering a $500 shopping spree. To win the shopping spree, you need to get a passport stamped from nine downtown retailers including: Alexandria’s Boutique and Salon Ambitious Graphics BirdSong Boutique Commander in Chic…

What to expect with the new lane switch at I-75S/I-16E interchange

It's causing confusion for many drivers, but GDOT says there are a few things to look out for.

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Drivers will now have to adjust to a new change at the I-75/I-16 split. If you’re headed south on I-75, you will now have to be to the left lane. Those wanting to travel I-16 east will now have be in the right lane. It’s causing confusion for many drivers, but the Georgia Department of Transportation says there…