Clothing the G.A.P. holiday drive currently underway

The donated clothing will be given away on December 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you’ve been looking for a way to clean out your closet and make room for your holiday shopping finds, now’s your chance. The 2024 Clothing the G.A.P. (Generations, Ages & People) holiday drive is underway, and it’s the perfect opportunity to donate your gently used clothing for a good cause. The drive…

Peach County and Washington County end season short of Final Four

The Peach County Lady Trojans lost to Pope 26-0; Washington County Lady Golden Hawks lost to Columbus 27-18

MIDDLE GEORGIA – (41NBC/WMGT) – In GHSA Division Three Flag Football, Peach County ended their season with a 14-4 record after they were defeated by the Pope Lady Greyhounds 26-0 at Trojan Stadium Monday night. In GHSA Division One, Washington County ended their season with a 13-4 record after they lost in Columbus to the Lady Blue Devils 27-18.  …

Dodge County Advances to Div. 1 Semifinal Round

The Dodge County Lady Indians Flag Football team has made it back to the Final Four for the first time since they won it all back in 2021

EASTMAN, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Dodge County Lady Indians made the GHSA Division One Semifinal Round after they defeated the Westside Lady Seminoles 20-0 on Monday night at Memorial Stadium. Dodge County will now host 18-1 Southeast Bulloch, the defending repeat champions, in Eastman on Thursday. The winner will play at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Monday December 16…

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office to host Winter Wonderland

Cpl. Tamekia Nelson says there will be 100 bikes given away and nearly 1,000 toys for attendees. 

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is hosting “Winter Wonderland” for Bibb County residents. Cpl. Tamekia Nelson says the event is free and open to the community. The event is aimed at kids ages 4-14. “Winter Wonderland” will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on December 14 at the Bibb County Sheriff’s Outreach & Restorative Justice…

Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores December 2-6

This week's Restaurant Report Card provides food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, December 2 and Friday, December 6, 2024.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — This week’s Restaurant Report Card provides food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, December 2 and Friday, December 6, 2024. Understanding the scores Scores 69 and below (unsatisfactory): Highlighted in red. Scores 70-99 (satisfactory): Displayed in black. Scores of 100…

Bears prepares for biggest test of all against the Bison

The Mercer University Football team (11-2) now face their toughest test yet on the road in the NCAA FCS Quarterfinals

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mercer Bears picked up their eleventh win on the season, most in a season in program history, to continue on into the elite eight of the NCAA FCS college football playoffs, after a close defensive home win over Rhode island Saturday 17-10cto capture the 50th win at Five Star Stadium. This is the first…

RaSean Dinkins Signs to UGA

The Four-Star Warner Robins Safety signed his letter of intent to play for Georgia

WARNER ROBINS (41NBC/WMGT) – On Monday afternoon, Demons Senior RaSean Dinkins signed his letter of intent to play for the University of Georgia Bulldogs next season. Dinkins was gathered with friends, family, teammates, and coaches to thank everyone in the room for their support in getting to this moment, including his good friend, teammate, and future UGA teammate, Isaiah Gibson….

Atrium Health Navicent to provide ambulance service to Wilkinson County

Atrium Health Navicent EMS will provide two 24-hour advanced life support ambulances, and invest about $600,000 in new ambulances and equipment.

Atrium Health NavicentAtrium Health NavicentWILKINSON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent will begin providing emergency medical services (EMS) for Wilkinson County on Jan. 1, 2025, after Wilkinson County commissioners voted on December 3 to approve a proposal from Atrium Health Navicent following a detailed and thorough selection process. Atrium Health Navicent EMS will provide two 24-hour advanced life support…

Man struck while helping stranded driver in Macon dies one month later

A man who stopped to help a broken-down vehicle near the intersection of Riggins Mill Road and Joe Tamplin Industrial Blvd. in Macon on November 6 has died, according to Macon-Bibb Deputy Coroner Luann Stone.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man who stopped to help a broken-down vehicle near the intersection of Riggins Mill Road and Joe Tamplin Industrial Blvd. in Macon on November 6 has died, according to Macon-Bibb Deputy Coroner Luann Stone. 53-year-old Jose Casiano was helping another person with the disabled car when he was struck. Stone confirmed hospital staff pronounced Casiano…

Cochran-Bleckley Chamber of Commerce promoting local business through holiday activities

President/CEO at the Cochran-Bleckley County Chamber of Commerce, Melissa Barker, says the chamber is hoping to support local business and offer family-friendly events for the community during the holiday season. 

BLECKLEY COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Cochran-Bleckley Chamber of Commerce is hosting events during the holiday season to help boost the local economy. President/CEO at the Cochran-Bleckley County Chamber of Commerce, Melissa Barker, says the chamber is hoping to support local business and offer family-friendly events for the community during the holiday season. Chandler the Chamber Elf: Chandler the Chamber…

Mayor’s Sneaker Ball set for this weekend, benefiting local students

Event organizer, Andrea Cooke, says all the proceeds will go towards funding the ball and the Lester M. Miller Academic Scholarships.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 3rd Annual Mayor’s Sneaker Ball is set for this weekend. The event is from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. on December 14. The Sneaker Ball is at the Macon City Auditorium, located at 415 1st Street. The 3rd Annual Mayor’s Sneaker Ball will feature live music and DJ, dancing, cash bar, and silent auction. Event…

Lineman of the Week: Dodge County High School

Tonight we lift up and celebrate Flint Energies power lineman of the week Al Jordan and, high school football lineman Duke Johnson Of Dodge County High School. Both linemen working to bring power and passion to everything they do on and off the field! 41Nbc lineman of the week is powered by Flint Energies! Categories: Lineman of the Week

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Dublin hosts Toombs County in our Game of the Week

A win would put the Fighting Irish into the Class A-Division I state championship game on December 17 at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Dublin Fighting Irish welcomed the Toombs County Bulldogs on Friday night. A win would put the Fighting Irish into the Class A-I state championship game on December 17 at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Fighting Irish (13-1) beat Thomasville last week 35-13, beat Jasper County 42-7 in round two and beat Gordon Central 63-6 in round…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Northeast welcomes Fitzgerald

The winner would play for a state championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on December 17.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Northeast Raiders hosted the Fitzgerald Purple Hurricanes in a Class A-Division I semifinal matchup. The winner would play for a state championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on December 17. The Raiders (12-2) beat Fannin County 48-39 last week in the quarterfinals, Lamar County 21-10 in the second round and Swainsboro 46-7 in the first…

THE END ZONE SCOREBOARD: Scores from the semifinals of the GHSA high school football playoffs

Here are Middle Georgia's high school football scores from the semifinal round of the GHSA playoffs.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from the semifinal round of the GHSA playoffs. (Catch all the highlights here.) Championship games will be played December 16-18 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Games featured on The End Zone: Fitzgerald 14 Northeast 46 Toombs County 42 Dublin 15     Other scores: AAAAAA: Douglas County 28…

Georgia Tech admissions surprises three Dodge County High School students with acceptance letters

The Georgia Tech admissions team handed Adrianna Randall, Caroline Southerland and Franasia Brown acceptance letters on Early Action Day 1.

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC) EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Most applicants for enrollment at Georgia Tech battled their nerves until 7 p.m. on Early Action Day 1 on Friday, but three Dodge County High School students got to read their admission letters hours earlier. “Congratulations, you have been accepted to the Georgia Institute of Technology,” Adrianna Randall said as she read…

GHSA Flag Football: Dodge County & Westside Advance to Quarterfinals to Face Off

Here is a list of all the scores from the First Round of the GHSA Flag Football Playoffs

MIDDLE GEORGIA – (41NBC/WMGT) – The GHSA Flag Football Playoffs began Wednesday and there were plenty of Middle Georgia team in action. In Division One, Memorial Stadium in Eastman was the site as Dodge County won their First Round game over Metter 26-8. Lady Indians advance to the Quarterfinals with a 21-0 win over Maynard Jackson in the Second Round….

Vote for the Ocmulgee Mounds Park and Preserve Establishment Act expected soon

A vote on the Ocmulgee Mounds Park and Preserve Establishment Act has not been scheduled, but local leaders are hopeful it will happen before year's end.

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Tracie Revis says her family and other members of Muscogee Creek Nation have fought for generations to preserve Ocmulgee Mounds. As the storied land is set to become Georgia’s first national park, Revis says it means an awful lot to be able to continue that work, and soon see it pay off. “It’s such…

Macon Para Todos to host ‘Paint and Play’

'Paint and Play' is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on December 7 at Cotton Avenue Square.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Para Todos is hoping to engage the Hispanic community with an upcoming event in Downtown Macon. Event organizer, Laura Gomez, says she moved to Macon from Colombia and noticed the lack of diversity in Downtown Macon. Gomez says she loves Downtown Macon and hopes to make it more inclusive with her event. ‘Paint and Play’…

Four REACH Scholars honored with Signing Day Ceremony at William S. Hutchings College & Career Academy

“The opportunity the students have here are just phenomenal and I’m just so proud to see how we identify students in middle school and make a commitment to them, their parents, and the entire community to make sure that we see them succeed from high school and beyond," said Bernard A. Young, Principal of Southwest Magnet High School and Law Academy.

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Families and various school administration members were in attendance Thursday as four REACH Scholars were honored with a Signing Day Ceremony at William S. Hutchings College & Career Academy. Cedric Jackson III from Appling Middle School, Taylor Cruz from Ballard-Hudson Middle School, Elana Evans from Miller Fine Arts Magnet Middle School, and De’Ryan…

Wesley Glen Ministries to host Christmas at the Cross

The free event is 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. from December 6 - 8 through the non-profits neighborhood. Wesley Glen Ministries is located at 4580 North Mumford Road in Macon.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Local non-profit, Wesley Glen Ministries, is hosting the 3rd annual Christmas at the Cross. Wesley Glen Ministries is a non-profit that serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The non-profit offers residential services, Cornerstone Day Program, mentoring one-on-one, and employment services. The free event is 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. from December 6 – 8 through…

Houston County Lieutenant suspended after workplace confrontation

Lt. James "Bo" Spivey, who works in the Warrants Division, received a two-day suspension without pay for violating the department’s policy on “Conduct Unbecoming an Officer,” according to a disciplinary action report dated December 2. The incident happened on November 19 at Five Star Ford in Warner Robins.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Houston County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant has been suspended without pay following a workplace confrontation involving accusations of harassment and physical contact, according to documents obtained through an Open Records Request. Lt. James “Bo” Spivey, who works in the Warrants Division, received a two-day suspension without pay for violating the department’s policy on “Conduct Unbecoming…

A couple of frigid nights before a weekend warmup

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sub-freezing temperatures are expected Thursday and Friday night before conditions begin to rebound. This Evening and Overnight Despite the fact that this afternoon was the warmest of the week, temperatures will be plunging below freezing for the fourth time this week tonight. Lows will not only be below freezing but should drop below 30 across the…

City of Cochran to host annual Christmas Parade

The parade starts at 7 p.m. on December 6 in Downtown Cochran. Float judging begins at 5:30 p.m.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Cochran is hosting the annual Christmas Parade on Friday. The parade starts at 7 p.m. on December 6 in Downtown Cochran. Float judging begins at 5:30 p.m. Cochran Mayor Billy Yeomans says this is a family-friendly event for everyone. Yeomans says there will be floats, dance performances, festive vehicles and equine entries throughout…