Coaches’ Corner With Bill Shanks – Windsor Academy
41NBC’s “End Zone” host Bill Shanks sits down with Windsor Academy football coach, Jimmy Watts, to talk about the about the upcoming season. Part One: Part Two: Categories: Local Sports, Sports
David Lucas Accused of Choking 14-year-old Autistic Grandson of Wife’s Political Opponent
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County deputies are investigating after a woman accused State Senator David Lucas of choking the grandson of his wife’s political opponent. Kinya Miller filed a report with the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, saying Lucas walked up to her 14-year-old autistic son Wednesday evening at Lakeview Apartments, where Lucas’ wife, District 3 Commission candidate Elaine Lucas,…
Houston County Schools’ Superintendent Discusses the Forthcoming School Year
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The week-long discussions with Middle Georgia school superintendents continues this morning in Houston County. Daybreak anchor Melissa Lee sits down with Superintendent Robin Hines as he talks about his expectations for the upcoming school year. Categories: Daybreak
Superintendent of Peach County Schools Talks About the Upcoming School Year
PEACH COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Daybreak anchor Melissa Lee sits down with Peach County Schools superintendent Joe Ann Denning as she discusses her expectations for the upcoming school year. Categories: Daybreak
Funding Cuts Hit Head Start Programs across Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Nationwide budget cuts have trickled down into the preschool classrooms across Middle Georgia. Automatic federal spending cuts required Head Start programs, a free preschool care to low-income families, to scale back by %5.27. In Bibb and Monroe Counties, Head Start Director Pamela Brown is learning a lesson in subtraction this school year. So far, she’s cut…
Crawford County Deputy Suspended After Bar Brawl
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Crawford County Sheriff’s deputy suspended after he was arrested in Spalding County following a bar brawl had only been on the job for four months. Crawford County Deputy Scott Richard Bruce was involved in the fight Aug. 18, at the Country Rock Bar and Grill, located at 2700 North Expressway in Spalding County.Bruce and an…
Bibb Schools Enhancing Security In Wake of Atlanta School Shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As the school shooting scare in Atlanta unfolded Tuesday, Bibb County school officials were watching. David Gowan, Director or Risk Management at Bibb County Schools, says his team is working to create an even tighter security effort around the classrooms, so they’ll be ready in a similar situation. “Our board has funded phase 1 of a…
Coaches’ Corner With Bill Shanks – Perry High School
41NBC’s “End Zone” host Bill Shanks sits down with Perry High School football coach, Erik Soliday, to talk about the about the upcoming season. Part One: Part Two: Categories: Local Sports, Sports
Coaches’ Corner With Bill Shanks – Central Fellowship
41NBC’s “End Zone” host Bill Shanks sits down with Central Fellowship High School football coach, Chris Oxford, to talk about the about the upcoming season. Part One: Part Two: Categories: Local Sports, Sports
Coaches’ Corner With Bill Shanks – Mary Persons High School
41NBC’s “End Zone” host Bill Shanks sits down with Mary Persons High School football coach, Brian Nelson, to talk about the about the upcoming season. Part One: Part Two: Categories: Local Sports, Sports
Coaches’ Corner With Bill Shanks – Southwest High School
41NBC’s “End Zone” host Bill Shanks sits down with Southwest High School football coach, Joe Dupree, to talk about the about the upcoming season. Part One: Part Two: Categories: Local Sports, Sports
UPDATE: Victims Identified in Houston County Double Murder
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – UPDATED: Houston County deputies have identified the victims in Sunday’s double homicide. They are 30-year-old Shaland McConnell and 32-year-old Ruben Miranda, both of Jonesboro. Investigators say neither of them had identification when their bodies were found in a wooded area off North Houston Lake Road Monday. Deputies say the two were shot to death at…
Studio 41 Presents Stephie Rae
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Be prepared to be amazed by this week’s artist in Studio 41. Host Joey Stuckey sat down with Stephie Rae to talk about her music. To connect with Joey and Studio 41, you can go to www.41nbc.com/studio41. If you would like to find out more about Stephie, you can visit www.stephierae.com. Also don’t forget to like…
Bibb Deputies Investigate Adult Store Armed Robbery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County deputies are looking for two men who robbed an adult store late Tuesday night. According to a news release from the sheriff’s office, deputies are investigating an armed robbery that happened at the X-Mart on Emery Highway around 11 p.m. The release says the suspects approached two of the clerks who were outside smoking,…
Milledgeville Board Hears Testimony in Ethics Claim
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After three hours of witness testimony and evidence review at Tuesday’s hearing, the Milledgeville ethics board is continuing the probe into a complaint filed against a city council member. Local business owner and photographer, Danielle Fields filed the complaint accusing Milledgeville city council member Phillip Joiner of misusing city funds and taking money for training and…
Warner Robins Mayor to Run for City Council
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins Mayor Chuck Shaheen says he’s not running for re-election,but he is running for city council. Tuesday afternoon, Shaheen announced he’ll seek the post 1 seat in November. That’s council man Mike Daley’s seat. Shaheen says he’s running for council because he wants to run to fix the city charter, so it has either a…
Mercer Professor Offers Bullying Prevention Tips as School Year Begins
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new school year has begun and for many children it means a new year of eating lunch by themselves and faking sick so they don’t have to face the bully that’s making life very hard. A professor at Mercer University has some hints for those kids and their parents on how to deal with bullying…
Coaches’ Corner With Bill Shanks – Wilcox County High School
41NBC’s “End Zone” host Bill Shanks sits down with Wilcox County High School football coach, Mark Ledford, to talk about the about the upcoming season. Part One: Part Two: Categories: Local Sports, Sports
Coaches’ Corner With Bill Shanks – Twiggs County High School
41NBC’s “End Zone” host Bill Shanks sits down with Twiggs County High School football coach, Jeb Stewart, to talk about the about the upcoming season. Part One: Part Two: Categories: Local Sports, Sports
Milledgeville Main Street Named Top Program in Georgia
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Milledgeville received top honors during this year’s Georgia Downtown Conference. Milledgeville Main Street is the 2013 Downtown Development Program of the Year. Director Carlee Schulte says that is the highest honor a main street program could receive during the conference in Savannah last week. The Milledgeville program beat out 96 other main street…
Former Ivey Water Superintendent Indicted for Misusing City Issued Credit Card
IVEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The former Ivey Water Superintendent who is accused of misusing his city issued credit card for personal use is facing dozens of felony charges. On Monday, a Wilkinson County grand jury indicted Kenneth Helms on 22 counts of theft by taking. Wilkinson County District attorney Fred Bright tells 41NBC Helms allegedly used the government card from…
Tillman Remains Candidate for Commission After Board’s Decision
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Al Tillman will remain a candidate for Macon-Bibb County Commission after the Board of Elections voted 4-0 on Tuesday. After a unanimous vote, Macon – Bibb County Commission Candidate Al Tillman says he’s ready to focus on the things he says matters most…the people. “We’ve got to get back to doing the people’s business, we’ve got…
Double Murder Shocks Houston County Community
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Investigators canvassed the area of Chadwick Road on Monday, rustling the leaves in the quiet neighborhood tucked away in the woods, and worrying the residents living in the west Houston County community. “It’s really, really quiet, I mean nothing goes on around here, honestly, it’s really just shocking,” said Joshua Young. While walking his sister…
“Wills for Heroes” Helping First Responders Write Legal Documents
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Writing a last will and testament or instructions on life ending care can be a bit morbid, but for the people who risk their lives everyday it needs to be done. A nationwide program called “Wills for Heroes” is helping first responders put together the important paperwork that usually gets pushed to the side. A couple…