Sunny and pleasant Tuesday

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After nearly a week of cloudy skies the sun will be back in full on Tuesday. This Evening What started as a cloudy day gave way to more sunshine through the afternoon. Skies overhead for tonight should be mostly clear. Expect a light wind out of the northwest as temperatures drop into the 50s ahead of…

Man arrested after fatal hit and run in Bibb County in September

Tony Feagin faces charges of homicide by vehicle in the first degree, hit and run: duty of driver to stop at or return to scene of an accident, and failure to maintain lane.

UPDATE (11/11/2024): Tony Bernard Feagin was arrested on Monday before 8 a.m. for the death of Hatima Ayana Wilkins. The fatal hit and run happened on Hawkinsville Road on September 29 at 2:28 p.m. Feagin was booked into the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center after turning himself in. Feagin was wanted in Bibb County in connection with the death of…

Macon-Bibb County, Middle Georgia State University partner to honor Macon’s veterans

The monument at Coleman Hill Park pays tribute to members of the 151st Machine Gun Battalion and the 42nd Infantry "Rainbow" Division of the Georgia Army National Guard during World War I.

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Middle Georgia State University and Macon-Bibb County partnered for the 11th consecutive year to recognize Macon’s veterans. The monument at Coleman Hill Park pays tribute to members of the 151st Machine Gun Battalion and the 42nd Infantry “Rainbow” Division of the Georgia Army National Guard during World War I. Among the soldiers who…

Students at Sonny Carter Elementary School honor local veterans

Students played the drums, sang "God Bless America", and even delivered speeches. The speeches were a time for students to thank veterans for their service.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sonny Carter Elementary School held the Annual Veterans Day Program on Monday. Students performed for their peers, parents and teachers on Veterans Day. Students played the drums, sang “God Bless America” and even delivered speeches. The speeches were a time for students to thank veterans for their service. According to Sonny Carter Principal, Latricia Reeves, the…

Lineman of the Week: John Milledge Academy

Tonight we lift up and celebrate Flint Energies power lineman of the week Brennon Tyson and, high school football lineman Brandon Watson of John Milledge Academy. 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: East Laurens travels to Southwest

The Falcons (3-7, 2-6) were scoring 24 points per game while giving up 28 per game. The Patriots (4-6, 3-5) had underperformed this season after finishing 6-5 last year.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The East Laurens Falcons visited the Southwest Patriots in the final game of the regular season for both teams. The Falcons (3-7, 2-6) were scoring 24 points per game while giving up 28 per game. The Patriots (4-6, 3-5) had underperformed this season after finishing 6-5 last year, but still had a chance to make the…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Crawford County hosts Central-Talbotton

The Eagles (5-5, 1-4) won last week but were allowing 30 points per game. The Hawks (1-9, 0-5) had lost eight in a row.

ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Crawford County Eagles welcomed the Central-Talbotton Hawks to J.B Hawkins Sports Complex Friday night. The Eagles (5-5, 1-4) won last week but were allowing 30 points per game. The Hawks (1-9, 0-5) had lost eight in a row. This was the last game of the year for both teams. Here are the highlights. Categories: End…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: FPD welcomes Strong Rock Christian

The Vikings (9-1, 4-0) beat Strong Rock Christian in the quarterfinals last season, 23-13, and had beaten the Patriots four straight times.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The FPD Vikings hosted the Strong Rock Christian Patriots Friday night in the GIAA AAAA quarterfinals. The Vikings (9-1, 4-0) beat Strong Rock Christian in the quarterfinals last season, 23-13, and had beaten the Patriots four straight times. FPD is set to host Tattnall or Bethlehem Christian next week with a win. The Patriots (5-7, 1-3)…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Westfield host Terrell Academy in our Game of the Week

Westfield had beaten Terrell Academy the last two times the teams had met (2021, 2022) in the state quarterfinals.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Westfield Hornets welcomed the Terrell Academy Eagles in the quarterfinals of the GIAA AAA playoffs Friday night. The Hornets (9-2, 4-0) were region champs after winning five in a row to close the season. Westfield had beaten Terrell Academy the last two times the teams had met (2021, 2022) in the state quarterfinals. The Eagles…

THE END ZONE SCOREBOARD: Scores from Week 13 of high school football

Here are Middle Georgia's high school football scores from Week 13.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from Week 13. (Catch all the highlights here.) Games featured on The End Zone: Terrell Academy 6 Westfield 15 East Laurens 7 Southwest 20 Central-Talbotton 7 Crawford 35 Strong Rock 13 FPD 28     Other scores: Johnson County Twiggs County Tattnall 14 Bethlehem 21 Stratford 28 Brookstone…

UPDATE: GBI says arrest made in deadly September shooting in Dublin

The GBI says 18-year-old Quentin Vanteryll Gibson of Dublin is in custody and charged with murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony in connection with the death of Cortez Hicks in September.

Photo: Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI)UPDATE (11/8/24): The GBI says 18-year-old Quentin Vanteryll Gibson of Dublin is in custody and charged with murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony in connection with the death of Cortez Hicks in September. Gibson was booked into the Laurens County Jail, according to a GBI news release. ORIGINAL STORY…

GBI investigating after 2 teen brothers shot while sleeping in Gordon

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is investigating an aggravated assault after two 14-year-old brothers were shot early Monday morning while they were asleep in their Gordon home, according to a news release from the GBI.

GORDON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is investigating an aggravated assault after two 14-year-old brothers were shot early Monday morning while they were asleep in their Gordon home, according to a news release from the GBI. Just after midnight on Monday,  someone outside began firing into a home on Zollie Lavender Road. The two teens were…

Deputies: Macon man arrested after firing gun, setting multiple vehicles on fire

A Macon man faces multiple charges after deputies say he set vehicles on fire and shot at neighbors’ homes on Northridge Drive.

Scott Malkowski (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon man faces multiple charges after deputies say he set vehicles on fire and shot at neighbors’ homes on Northridge Drive. On Tuesday, November 5, deputies responded to a domestic dispute involving a man with a gun, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office incident report and a post on…

Westfield Hornets host Terrell Academy in our Week 13 Game of the Week

The Westfield School Hornets (8-2, 4-0) prepare to take on the Terrell Academy Eagles (6-4, 1-3)

PERRY, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Westfield Hornets have caused a buzz after winning their District Five Region Championship with a perfect 4-0 region record. It’s the first region title for the Hornets since 2015. Second year Hornets Head Coach Chad Campbell has this team exactly where he wants them after winning the last 5 straight games. Not only have…

Clouds to stick around through the weekend

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rain odds will be lower but cloudy skies will remain with Middle Georgia through the weekend. This Evening Overcast skies will hang over Middle Georgia as wind remains calm from the northeast. Mist or fog will both be likely through the evening and overnight. Low temperatures will be in the upper 60s and lower 70s around…

Atrium Health Navicent and Mercer University School of Medicine welcome Kurobe City Hospital Delegation for its 20th year to Macon

“From changing the perspective, we see the same issues, but from the different perspective, which it's very important for most of us,” said Ryosuke Komiya, translating for Dr. Hirokazu Tsuji of the Kurobe City Hospital Delegation.

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent and Mercer University School of Medicine welcome Kurobe City Hospital Delegation for its 20th year to Macon. According to a press release this visit is part of a unique medical exchange rooted in a 47 year sister city partnership between Macon-Bibb County and Kurobe, Japan. That relationship was established in…

Happy Hour Service Center to host State of the Organization Address

The organization provides current, relevant information and ideas about behavioral health and developmental disability policies and programs in Georgia. 

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Happy Service Center is hosting the inaugural State of the Organization Address. Executive Director at Houston County Association for Exceptional Citizens, Ryan Turner, says the organization aims to provide developmentally disabled persons training in life, social and work skills that will enable them to function in the community. The organization provides current, relevant information and ideas…

Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful to announce Art and Essay contest winners

41NBC spoke to KMBB Executive Director Asha Ellen, she said the contest is an effort to teach kids why it's important to keep the community clean and green.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Winners will soon be announced for Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful’s “Why Clean Streets Matter” Art and Essay contests. 41NBC spoke to KMBB Executive Director Asha Ellen. She says the contest is an effort to teach kids why it’s important to keep the community clean and green. In August, dozens of elementary school aged students submitted their vision…

Annual Veterans Day Parade to take place in Downtown Macon

Director of Marketing and Fulfillment, Hannah Theus, says the Veterans Day Parade is a time to proudly salutes our veterans. 

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Cherry Blossom Festival is hosting the 4th Annual Veterans Day Parade. The parade is November 10 at 3 p.m. in Downtown Macon. Director of Marketing and Fulfillment, Hannah Theus, says the Veterans Day Parade is a time to proudly salutes our veterans. There will be patriotic-themed floats, military units, and marching bands. Theus says to…

2025 Four Star Commit ReSean Dinkins Changes Commitments

The Demons Senior Wide Reeiver and Safety has decommited from Georgia Tech, and has committed to the University of Georgia

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Class of 2025 four star Warner Robins wide receiver and safety ReSean Dinkins has made it official that he is heading to Athens. The Demons Senior has de-committed from Georgia Tech after committing to the Yellow Jackets back in June, and has now committed to be a Bulldog at the University of Georgia. Dinkins…

Ben Bailey Resigns as Northside Head Coach

The Eagles head coach steps down after a 6-15 record in two seasons with the team

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Northside High School football head coach Ben Bailey has resigned, according to Northside Athletic Director Mark Jones. Bailey’s resignation comes after the Eagles’ 2-8 finish to the 2024 season. Bailey finishes his two-year tenure with a 6-15 record, the least amount of wins of any Northside football coach in history. Previously, he was offensive…

More storms expected Thursday

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Today: Skies will stay cloudy for Thursday as more showers and storms are likely, especially through the first half of the day. Expect highs in the upper 70s and lower 80s around the region as the wind continues from the east-northeast at 5-10 mph. Severe weather is not expected with any of the storms tomorrow.  …

Baldwin County officials hold groundbreaking ceremony for new Real Time Crime Center

Craig says the Real Time Crime Center will be a state-of-the-art resource that no other county their size has.

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Officials broke ground on a new Real Time Crime Center on Wednesday. The new building will set right next to an existing E911 Center. Sheriff Bill Massee, members of law enforcement and District 4 Baldwin County Commissioner Henry Craig attended the ceremony. Craig says the Real Time Crime Center will be a state-of-the-art resource that no…

Tangie Herring beats Noah Harbuck in Georgia House District 145 race

Tangie Herring has won the race for Georgia House District 145, beating Noah Harbuck in Tuesday’s election.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Tangie Herring has won the race for Georgia House District 145, beating Noah Harbuck in Tuesday’s election. Herring, who campaigned on public safety, education and economic development, said in an interview last month with 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek that she was committed to addressing constituents’ key concerns across Middle Georgia. “Talking to constituents, public safety, education, and…