Swimmer Regan Smith on how she rewrote her story after 2020
Swimmer Regan Smith details how her life changed after the pandemic put her Olympic dreams on hold, and how she learned to look ahead to the Tokyo Games. Categories: Olympics, Sports
Gus Kenworthy and Rutledge Wood explore Tokyo by car
t While in quarantine, Gus Kenworthy and Rutledge Wood drive around different neighborhoods to Tokyo to get an inside-the-car view of the Olympic host city. Categories: Around the World, Olympics
Tonight on 41NBC: Swimming, Men’s Gymnastics, Men’s Synchronized Platform Diving, and Women’s Triathalon final
(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…
Baldwin County hosts Back to School Bash
More than 100 students showed up with their families.
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,…
Youth Center to hold grand opening this weekend in Milledgeville
The Baldwin County Youth Services Center will empower youth and their families.
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….
Houston County hosts Back to School Bash
The school supplies and backpacks are provided through donations.
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 hosting tryouts for Breakfast Bowl
The Breakfast Bowl is a 9-game series the Bacon plays against the Bananas.
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: 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.
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: 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.
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…
Monroe County deputies arrest man wanted in Houston County
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office says it received an anonymous tip earlier this week.
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 marks start of 2020 Tokyo Olympics
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…
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…
Meet Sue Bird, legendary Olympian and point guard
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
Sweden hands USWNT shocking 3-0 loss in first group match
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
U.S. beats Italy in Olympic opener behind Osterman gem
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
Podium Training: Suni Lee prepares dazzling bars routine
Suni Lee, a favorite to make the Olympic podium on the uneven bars, practiced her routine at women’s podium training. Categories: Olympics, Sports
Podium Training: Biles practices Yurchenko double pike
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