Monica Abbott one-hits Canada as U.S. wins 2nd prelim game
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
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…
Monroe County deputies arrest Colorado man after brief pursuit
Fregia pulled over and briefly came to a stop before quickly speeding off.
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Monroe County deputies caught a man after he sped off from a traffic stop on Monday, on I-75 south near the Tift College Drive exit around 8:15 p.m. The Sheriff’s Office says deputies pulled over Robert Fregia on his motorcycle failing to use a signal while changing lanes and following too closely. They say Fregia pulled…
Gambling machine theft in Monroe county; suspects unidentified
CULLODEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking assistance in identifying 3 suspects in connection to a gambling machine theft that took place Tuesday, July 13, 2021. The crime took place in a Chevron gas station, where the older of the suspects-who appears to be in his early 50’s- broke the gaming machine in the gambling…
Kemp announces historical judicial appointments with Middle Georgia ties
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Tuesday, July 20, Governor Brian Kemp announced six judicial appointments, one of which being particularly noteworthy as this Judge worked prior to her appointment to the bench as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Middle District of Georgia. The judge in question is Judge Verda M. Colvin, who Kemp has appointed to fill the vacancy…
I-16 bridge crash driver identified
The driver responsible for the crash that resulted in the closing of I-16 and subsequent demolition of the State Route 86 overpass has been identified as Cecil Reeves.
SOPERTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The driver responsible for the crash that resulted in the closing of I-16 and subsequent demolition of the State Route 86 overpass has been identified as Cecil Reeves. The Georgia State Patrol’s crash report states that Reeves was traveling westbound on I-16 when, according to Reeves, the dump function initiator on the truck malfunctioned. Reeves said…
Coach’s Corner: Northeast High School
(41NBC/WMGT) — Jeremy Wiggins is a few weeks away from his fourth season as the Northeast Raiders’ Head Football Coach. His teams have improved each year, and made it to the second round of the state playoffs last season–the furthest the raiders have gone since 2002. He sat down with 41NBC’s Bill Shanks in the Coach’s Corner to preview his…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores July 12-16
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, July 12 and Friday, July 16, 2021.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, July 12 and Friday, July 16, 2021. All scores of 75 and below are shown in red. All scores between 76 and 85 are shown in orange. All scores between 86-99 are shown in black. All scores of…
Tutoring centers see increase ahead of return to school
School might be out for summer, but the new school year begins in just two weeks.
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — School might be out for summer, but the new school year begins in just two weeks. Achieve Academy is an alternative school in Warner Robins that offers tutoring services. Director Tara Pvel says she’s had more parents calling asking about tutoring this summer thank in years’ past. “Parents are reaching out they’re looking for help,…
Knight Foundation gives grant to Macon-Bibb organizations
The grant will match $1.6 million in American Rescue Plan funding.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Knight Foundation is matching $1.6 million in American Rescue Plan Funding to help increase affordable housing in Macon-Bibb. NewTown Macon, Historic Macon and Mayor Lester Miller made the announcement Monday. The groups will receive the money to help build affordable housing. We spoke with Mayor Miller about the importance of making housing more affordable. “They’ve…
Warner Robins hosts comprehensive plan meeting
This is the second comprehensive plan meeting the city has hosted.
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins held its second comprehensive plan meeting Monday. The meetings are to gather community input. Housing, transportation, and natural cultural land use were on the agenda. The Middle Georgia Regional Commission does a comprehensive plan every five years. Warner Robins Mayor Randy Toms says it’s an opportunity for him and the council to hear…
Former Macon Mayor David Carter dies at age 90
Mayor David Lee Carter was appointed in 1995.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Former Macon Mayor David Lee Carter died Saturday, July 17th at the age of 90. Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones say the former mayor died of natural causes at his home in Macon. Carter was appointed mayor in 1995 after Mayor Tommy Olmstead left the office to serve as the commissioner for the Georgia Department of…
Wilcox High School senior passes away in possible drowning
The Wilcox County community is mourning the loss of rising senior student Mason Harris on Sunday.
ROCHELLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Wilcox County community is mourning the loss of rising senior student Mason Harris on Sunday. The Wilcox County Coroner’s office says the cause of death is believed to accidental drowning, but an autopsy has yet to be released. Harris was active in many school activities including cross country and track, the FFA, Tri-M, Beta, and…
Coach’s Corner: Jones County High School
(41NBC/WMGT) — Jones County has turned into one of the most respected football programs in Middle Georgia. The Greyhounds coming off back-to-back state semifinals appearances, looking to make it all the way this season. Coach Mike Chastain sat down with 41NBC’s Bill Shanks to preview the 2021 season in the Coach’s Corner. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Coach’s Corner, high…
Staying hot this weekend, rainy and cooler next week
It was another hot day in Middle Georgia, but showers and storms held off for most of us today. A few showers and storms are lingering this evening, but I’m expecting most of the showers to be done by around midnight. Tomorrow brings another day of intense heat and humidity, which will push our heat index values to the upper…