Raiders Rolling into a Region Rematch in the Opening Round of the GHSA AAA Playoffs

The West Laurens Raiders (8-2, 6-2) head back to Braves Field 10 days later for Region 4-AAA rematch with the Baldwin Braves (6-4, 6-2)

DEXTER, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – In Dexter at Horseshoe Stadium where the Raiders, and third year head coach Kip Burdett, have blown away everyone’s expectations, except for their own. After going 3-17 in his first two seasons, battling injury and inexperience, this year’s West Laurens squad is finally healthy, and the Raiders are rolling. In terms of numbers this season…

Shaome Cooperative dedicates raised garden beds at Heritage Elementary School

“We want children to learn how to grow their own food, so that they can be food secure throughout their lifetimes," said Chelsea McClain, President & CEO of Shaome Cooperative.

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Students are having fun while also learning major life skills at Heritage Elementary School in Macon, as Shaome Cooperative held a raised garden bed ceremony Thursday. According to a news release, Shaome Cooperative is a local non-profit committed to advancing food security through sustainable practices. The raised beds for each grade level, made…

Hay House to host Christmas events, creating holiday memories

Santa will be at the Hay House on November 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reservations are required.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Hay House is preparing for the holiday season with a wide range of events which are aimed at creating family traditions. Santa will be at the Hay House on November 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reservations are required. The cost is $50 for a family of four. The price includes a 4 x 6…

Macon Water Authority approves 2025 rate increase to fund infrastructure projects

The Macon Water Authority (MWA) Board of Directors has approved a rate increase for water and wastewater services, set to go into effect on January 1, 2025.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Water Authority (MWA) Board of Directors has approved a rate increase for water and wastewater services, set to go into effect on January 1, 2025. According to a MWA news release, the decision, made on November 7, follows a thorough rate analysis identifying additional funding needed to support critical infrastructure projects and meet increasing…

Braves Hungry for Redemption in an Opening Round Region Rematch

The Baldwin Braves (6-4, 6-2) look to redeem their 28-14 loss to the West Laurens Raiders (8-2, 6-2) in the opening round of the GHSA AAA Playoffs

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Baldwin Braves and first year head coach Kevin Patterson are hungry to get a win at home in their first opening round home playoff game since they were last region champions six years ago in 2018. After joining the AAA this season in the region realignment, the Braves went 6-2 in Region Four as…

Atrium Health Navicent celebrates opening of new primary care center in Warner Robins

Atrium Health Navicent celebrated the recent opening of its new primary care facility in Warner Robins on Wednesday.

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Atrium Health Navicent celebrated the recent opening of its new primary care facility in Warner Robins on Wednesday. Atrium Health Navicent Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Sandy Duke says the clinic, located at 113 Willie Lee Parkway in Warner Robins, offers care for patients aged two and older, including physicals, immunizations and same-day…

Bibb deputies ask for help locating missing man with dementia

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help locating Roy Reese, a 69-year-old man who was reported missing after last being seen at the Walmart on 6020 Harrison Road on Saturday.

Roy Reese (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (11/14/24): Deputies say Reese was last seen wearing a black ball cap, orange sweater, dark pants and shoes. The sheriff’s office provided an additional photo on Thursday (see below). ORIGINAL STORY (11/13/24): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help locating Roy Reese, a 69-year-old man…

3rd Annual Special Needs Prom to take place in Milledgeville

Event organizer, Donnie D-Boy Cannie, says this event is free for everyone. Cannie says he wants attendees to feel welcomed and celebrated.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Donnie D-Boy Cannie and Primecare Pediatric are hosting a special needs prom for people of all ages. Event organizer, Donnie D-Boy Cannie, says this event is free for everyone. Cannie says he wants attendees to feel welcomed and celebrated. The event is November 16 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event will be at Primecare…

Jones County Sheriff’s Office looking for suspects after armed robbery at Dollar General

The Jones County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public's help after two men reportedly robbed a woman at gunpoint outside the Dollar General at 2480 Shurling Drive on Saturday afternoon.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Jones County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help after two men reportedly robbed a woman at gunpoint outside the Dollar General at 2480 Shurling Drive on Saturday afternoon. Deputies say it happened as the victim was loading her purchases into her car. Two men approached her in the parking lot, and according to…

Showers tonight, storms tomorrow morning

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An incoming cold front will bring showers and thunderstorms to Middle Georgia overnight tonight and the first half of tomorrow. This Evening and Overnight The clouds moved into Middle Georgia today during the lunchtime hours and will remain through this evening and tonight. Expect conditions to remain mild as the humidity increases heading into tonight as…

Macon Music Half Marathon set for this weekend

Registration is $80 which covers the race, food, and a shirt. 

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 2nd annual Macon Music Half Marathon is set to take place at Carolyn Crayton Park. The event is November 16 at 8 a.m. The half marathon will take attendees by important Macon locations, including the Grand Opera House, the Big House, Little Richard’s home, Capricorn Studios, Otis Redding Foundation, and Mercer’s McDuffie Center for Strings….

Mercer’s Ashlee Locke Wins First SOCON Player of the Week of the 2024 Season

Mercer Senior Forward Ashlee Locke wins Southern Conference Player of the Week

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mercer Women’s Basketball team had a big game at Hawkins Arena Tuesday night against new head coach Michelle Clark-Heard’s alma mater, Western Kentucky University. The Lady Bears would lose the game 78-54, but before the game, one of those Bears found out she was already recognized for her hard work in just the first…

UPDATE: GSP reveals identity, how child died in Bleckley County during accident

The fatal accident took place near the area of Porter Road and Westside School Road at 6:20 p.m. on November 8.

UPDATE (11/12): –  An investigation by the Georgia State Patrol, reveals that 7-year-old Mitchell Holiday was standing on the back bumper and holding on to the rear of a white Expedition. According to GSP, the driver left a nearby residence, and after a short distance from the house, the child fell off the rear of the vehicle without the driver…

Atrium Health offers new diabetes risk assessment

Dr. Timothy Griffin from Atrium Health says 2 out of 5 people in Macon are prediabetic or have diabetes. 

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health is encouraging people to use a new tool that can assess the risk of diabetes. Dr. Timothy Griffin from Atrium Health says 2 out of 5 people in Macon are prediabetic or have diabetes. Griffin adds that diabetes is at an all time high across the nation. Dr. Griffin says it is important to…

Claystone, Arrowhead Parks at Lake Tobesofkee hold groundbreaking ceremony for improvements

"They like to camp here, they like to fish here, and like to just spend time here,” said Theron Ussery, Chairman of the SPLOST Advisory Board.

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)LIZELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Grab your camping gear as more renovations are currently underway in Macon-Bibb County. A groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday at Claystone’s Campground at Lake Tobesofkee, located at 6600 Moseley Dixon Road in Lizella, for the start of an improvement project at Claystone and Arrowhead Parks. According to a press release, there will be…

Houston County Board of Education names Dr. Richard Rogers as next superintendent

The Houston County Board of Education announced Dr. Richard Rogers as the next Superintendent of Schools during their meeting on Tuesday.

Dr. Richard Rogers (Photo: Houston County Board of Education)PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Houston County Board of Education announced Dr. Richard Rogers as the next Superintendent of Schools during their meeting on Tuesday. Rogers, who currently serves as the Deputy Superintendent for the district, will take over the role on June 2, 2025, following the retirement of Dr. Mark Scott. “I…

Fort Hill Community Park in Macon gets facelift

KMBB Executive Director Asha Ellen says they were one of 300 organizations chosen for the AARP Community Challenge Grant: Tree Planting Project.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fort Hill Community Park is getting a facelift thanks to Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful and a grant from AARP. KMBB Executive Director Asha Ellen says they were one of 300 organizations chosen for the AARP Community Challenge Grant: Tree Planting Project. Ellen tells 41NBC they’re using the money from the fund to plant more trees and berry…

Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores November 4-8

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, November 4 and Friday, November 8, 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, November 4 and Friday, November 8, 2024. Understanding the scores Scores 69 and below (unsatisfactory): Highlighted in red. Scores 70-99 (satisfactory): Displayed in black. Scores of 100…

Mercer speaks on share of SOCON Championship

The Mercer Bears (9-1, 6-1) have won a share of the Southern Conference Championship for the second time in 100 years after beating VMI 34-0 Saturday

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The top-ten ranked Mercer Bears (#7 in StatsPerform; #9 AFCA) have now clinched not only a share of the Southern Conference Championship after their 34-0 shutout victory over SOCON opponent Virginia Military Institute on the road Saturday, but an auto-bid into the FCS playoffs as well with a 9-1 record so far under head coach…

Week 13 Macon TD Club Players of the Week

Here are the three players of the week for Week 13 of the high school football season chosen by the Macon Touchdown Club

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are the three Week 13 Macon Touchdown Club Players of the Week. The Back of the Week – Steve Robinson – the Senior Southwest QB completed five of seven passes for 108 yards, and a passing touchdown. Robinson also rushed the ball 12 times for 103 yards and a rushing touchdown, as well as…

Salvation Army of Macon to hold Annual Angel Tree Adoption, how to get involved

All gifts should be returned to the Salvation Army of Macon, which is located at 1955 Broadway, by December 13. Gifts will be distributed to families on December 17. 

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Salvation Army of Macon is hosting the annual Angel Tree Program. Sargeant Sarah Sturdivant says the Angel Tree Program is a time when individuals, businesses, and community groups come together to provide gifts for children, seniors, and families in need during the Christmas season. Sturdivant says participants can adopt a child by selecting their wish list…

Salvation Army of Macon kicks off Red Kettle Campaign, needing volunteers

Sargeant Sarah Sturdivant says the Red Kettle Campaign is essential in funding critical services, meals, and shelter for families, children, veterans, and individuals in need.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Salvation Army of Macon is kicking off the annual Red Kettle Campaign. Sargeant Sarah Sturdivant says the Red Kettle Campaign is essential in funding critical services, meals, and shelter for families, children, veterans, and individuals in need. Sturdivant says the Red Kettle Campaign is the largest fundraiser for the Salvation Army. Development Director at the…