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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
(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
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:…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Teammates praise basketball star Sue Bird and reflect on the point guard’s legendary status as the Olympian chases an unprecedented fifth gold medal with Team USA. Categories: Olympics, Sports
The United States had no answers for Sweden’s constant attacking pressure as the defending World Cup champions suffered a rare and sobering defeat to begin Olympic play. Categories: Olympics, Sports
Pitching in her third Olympics after a 13-year wait, Cat Osterman delivered a vintage performance on the rubber to get the U.S. softball team off to a victorious start against Italy. Categories: Olympics, Sports
Suni Lee, a favorite to make the Olympic podium on the uneven bars, practiced her routine at women’s podium training. Categories: Olympics, Sports
Simone Biles practiced her historic new vault, a Yurchenko double pike, at women’s Olympic gymnastics podium training. If she lands the vault in competition, it will be named after her. Categories: Olympics, Sports
Monica Abbott had her best stuff working in the pitching circle when her team needed it, lifting the U.S. over Canada 1-0 in an opening-round game. Categories: Olympics, Sports
(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
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
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…
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…