The End Zone Highlights: John Milledge Battles Stratford
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THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: John Milledge battles Stratford in our Game of the Week

The Trojans (1-6) had lost four games in a row coming into the matchup. The Eagles (6-1) were also coming off a loss—their first of the season.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Stratford Eagles hosted the John Milledge Trojans at Mercer’s Five Star Stadium on Friday night. The Trojans (1-6) had lost four games in a row coming into the matchup. The Eagles (6-1) were also coming off a loss—their first of the season. Here’s Bill Shanks with the highlights. Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags:…

Lineman Of The Week: Houston County
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Lineman of the Week: Houston County

David Tufts,

Tonight, we lift up and celebrate Flint Energies Power Lineman of the Week, Dyland Whittington, and high school football lineman, Jayden Brown Of Houston County High School. Both linemen work 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

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THE END ZONE SCOREBOARD: Scores from Week 7 of high school football

Here are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from Week 7.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from Week 7. (Catch all the highlights here.) Games featured on The End Zone: John Milledge 7 Stratford 42 Upson-Lee 22 Mary Persons 20 (3 OT)   Other scores: New Hampstead (ppd. to 9/28 at 3 p.m.) Perry West Laurens (ppd. to 9/30, time TBA) Baldwin Northside (ppd….

2 Laurens County Residents Killed During Hurricane Helene
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Two Laurens County residents killed during Hurricane Helene

Laurens County Emergency Management Director Bill Laird confirmed two people died in separate, weather-related incidents.
Taylor Gilchrist,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people died Friday morning in Laurens County due to trees collapsing during Hurricane Helene. Angela Edwards, a 48-year-old woman from Eddyville, Kentucky, was riding in the passenger’s seat of a semi-truck when a tree collapsed and struck her on Ella Burch Road. Downed trees and power lines delayed the arrival of first responders. Edwards was…

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Nice weather returns for the weekend following Helene

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sunshine and more seasonal temperatures are taking over the Peach State in the immediate wake of Helene. This Evening Partly cloudy skies will largely clear out heading into the overnight hours tonight. It will be a breezy night with the wind continuing from the southwest at 10-15 mph. Gusts could still reach as high as 30…

Newtown Macon Prepares For Fair Food Frenzy
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NewTown Macon prepares for Fair Food Frenzy

Hopkins says this event is a great opportunity to get all your favorite fair food items while skipping the long lines. 
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – NewTown Macon and Performance Food Service are hosting Fair Food Frenzy. The event will be October 4-6 in Downtown Macon. Vice President of External Affairs and Main Street Manager at NewTown Macon, Emily Hopkins, says the event began during the pandemic and has grown every year since. Hopkins says this event is a great opportunity to…
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Warner Robins Police: Man tries to set car on fire with 2 children inside, arrested after chase

Warner Robins Police arrested a 51-year-old man on aggravated assault and arson charges after a car chase through two counties on Friday.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Warner Robins Police arrested a 51-year-old man on aggravated assault and arson charges after they say he tried to set a car on fire with children inside and then led law enforcement on a chase through two counties on Friday. According to a Warner Robins Police Department news release, around 1 p.m., Napoleon Gray tried to…

Crews from Macon-Bibb, Georgia Power and Cox busy restoring services after Helene barreled through Middle Georgia

The gates at Amerson Park are closed because of expected flooding with the Ocmulgee River.
Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  The impacts of the storm spread across Bibb County.  Hundreds of businesses and residents in Macon woke up to no power Friday morning. As soon as the danger of Helene passed, crews from Macon-Bibb County and Georgia Power were sent out to handle storm damage. And, I went around the County to get a look at…
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Two children in Washington County killed by fallen tree during Hurricane Helene

Deputies responded to a call after 4 a.m. on South Hospital Road on September 27.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two children are dead after a tree fell through their house on Friday morning during Hurricane Helene, according to Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran. Deputies responded to a call after 4 a.m. on South Hospital Road on September 27. A tree fell through the house and trapped a 7-year-old boy and 4-year-old girl. The house…

Rosalynn Carter Institute For Caregivers
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Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers shares importance of checking on caregivers, preparing for natural disasters

Lezlie Poole is the manager overseeing emergency preparedness for family caregivers and says that caregivers need extra resources, especially as natural disasters continue. 
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers is a non-profit that helps promote caregivers’ health, strength, and resilience. Lezlie Poole is the manager overseeing emergency preparedness for family caregivers and says that caregivers need extra resources, especially as natural disasters continue. Poole says that family caregivers and the loved ones they serve are often overlooked in disaster relief…
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Trash pick up changes in Bibb County due to Hurricane Helene

Convenience Centers closed at 3:00 p.m. on September 26 and will reopen September 27 at 8:00 a.m.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

UPDATE (9/27): Ryland Environmental suspended trash and recycling pickup for Macon-Bibb County on Friday. Routes will begin again on September 30. Monday routes will run on Tuesday, Tuesday on Wednesday, and so on. October 4 routes will run on October 5. ORIGINAL (9/26): BIBB COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb government offices will be closed on September 26 at 4 p.m….

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Coroner: 2 dead after tornado in Wheeler County

Two people are dead after a tornado in Wheeler County Thursday night.
Tucker Sargent,

MGNWHEELER COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people are dead after a tornado in Wheeler County Thursday night. That’s according to Coroner Ted Mercer, who said when reached by phone he wasn’t able to share further information at this time. We’ve also reached out to the Wheeler County Sheriff’s Office and Wheeler County Emergency Management Agency. A tornado warning was issued…

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Perry Police looking for teen last seen on Tuesday

The Perry Police Department says it's "actively attempting to locate" a missing 17-year-old who was last seen on Tuesday.
Tucker Sargent,

Nathan McCray (Photo: Perry Police Department)PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Perry Police Department says it’s “actively attempting to locate” a missing 17-year-old who was last seen on Tuesday. According to a Perry Police Facebook post, Nathan McCray is about 5’5″ and weighs about 145 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie and jogging pants, according to police. If…

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Macon Water Authority ready to respond to Hurricane Helene

Heavy rainfall and wind gusts Thursday night into Friday morning increases the likelihood that sanitary, sewer and stormwater systems are damaged across Macon.
Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Water Authority is doing all it can to help residents prepare for Hurricane Helene. President and executive director Ron Shipman says his staff is on standby and ready to respond to service interruptions. Shipman advises residents to stay home, and if you have to go out, avoid standing water as much…
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Macon-Bibb EMA and Georgia Power preparing for Hurricane Helene

Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency Director Spencer Hawkins is closely watching weather maps to determine the best course of actions for hurricane Helene.
Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency Director Spencer Hawkins is closely watching weather maps to determine the best course of actions for hurricane Helene. For now, he says the best course of action for you, is to stay inside. “Don’t go outside, make sure you’re prepared, find your shelter-in-place location in your home, which is a closet,…

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Warner Robins braces for Hurricane Helene’s impact

"Please, please, please stay inside," said Warner Robins Fire Chief, Albert S. Wright.
Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)Warner Robins, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Gas stations and groceries stores have been packed as the potential impact of Hurricane Helene is getting serious for Middle Georgia. President Joe Biden and Governor Brian Kemp have issued a state of emergency for all of Georgia and in Warner Robins, Mayor LaRhonda Patrick issued a local state of emergency earlier…

Cochran State Of Emergency
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Cochran residents under state of emergency, curfew Thursday night

Cochran residents are under a state of emergency in response to severe weather conditions, according to a City of Cochran Facebook post. A mandatory curfew will be in effect from 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 26 until 8 a.m. on Friday, September 27.
Tucker Sargent,

COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cochran residents are under a state of emergency in response to severe weather conditions, according to a City of Cochran Facebook post. A mandatory curfew will be in effect from 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 26 until 8 a.m. on Friday, September 27. Residents are required to stay indoors during the curfew unless traveling to or…
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Wilcox County Sheriff’s Office issues Thursday night curfew ahead of Helene’s arrival

The Wilcox County Sheriff's Office says it's issuing a curfew starting at 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 26 until 8 a.m. on Friday, September 27 as Hurricane Helene makes its way toward Middle Georgia.
Tucker Sargent,

ABBEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Wilcox County Sheriff’s Office says it’s issuing a curfew starting at 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 26 until 8 a.m. on Friday, September 27 as Hurricane Helene makes its way toward Middle Georgia. “This Curfew includes ALL of Wilcox County including Abbeville, Pineview, Pitts, Rochelle, and Seville,” a sheriff’s office Facebook post said. “If at…

Baldie Con To Celebrate Alopecia Awareness Month
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Baldie Con to celebrate Alopecia Awareness Month

Baldie Con is a conference to celebrate, honor, and unite people who are bald from Alopecia, Cancer, Lupus and/or by choice, according to Flores.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Baldie Con, an empowerment conference for the bald community, is set for this weekend in Atlanta. September is Alopecia Awareness Month and the nonprofit is aiming to provide resources to those in need. Founder, Felicia Flores, started balding in 2001. Flores has been bald since 2006, but didn’t stop wearing wigs until 2015. Flores wanted to…
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VA clinics in Middle and South Georgia closed due to Hurricane Helene

Carl Vinson VA Medical Center announces closures of community clinics as Hurricane Helene approaches.
41NBC Web Producer,

Renderings for the V.A. Clinic planned for Perry.DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin, Georgia, has announced the closure of its Albany, Brunswick, Macon, Milledgeville, Perry, Tifton, and Warner Robins community clinics today due to the anticipated severe weather from Hurricane Helene. While the Albany and Tifton clinics are already closed, the remaining clinics are closing…
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MTA announces bus service changes ahead of Hurricane Helene

MTA to halt bus services early due to Hurricane Helene, with plans to resume operations tomorrow morning.
41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority (MTA) is taking precautionary measures to ensure the safety of its bus operators and riders as Hurricane Helene approaches Middle Georgia. In response to the severe weather projections, the MTA has announced the following changes to its bus services: The last bus will leave the Terminal Station at 5:25 PM this evening….
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City of Warner Robins declares State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Helene

The State of Emergency is in effect as of 12 p.m. on September 26. 
Monica Diaz-Meek,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Warner Robins declared a local State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Helene. The State of Emergency is in effect as of 12 p.m. on September 26. The City released the following statement: “This declaration enables the city to implement necessary emergency measures to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens….

Week 7 Football: Warner Robins Battles Wayne County
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Warner Robins start region play with a 36-3 win

The Warner Robins Demons (5-1) defeated the Wayne County Yellow Jackets (0-6) at home 36-3 in Region 1-AAAA play
Justin Dierkes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Demons defeated the Wayne County Yellow Jackets 36-3 at home Wednesday night in a rescheduled week seven matchup. Warner Robins stays at The Mac next week to host region opponent Benedictine. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: GHSA, ghsa football, McConnell-Talbert Stadium, The Mac, Warner Robins, warner robins demons, Warner Robins Demons…

Central Chargers Hosts Washington County Golden Hawks For Week 7
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Washington County wins region game over Central on the road

The Washington County Golden Hawks (3-3) defeated the Central Chargers (0-6) at Ed Defore Sports Complex 40-0 on Wednesday night
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – In Macon Wednesday night, The Washington County Golden Hawks shutout the Central Chargers on Senior night 40-0. Central will play Jefferson County next week, while Washington County heads home to Sandersville to host Dodge County. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bibb County Athletics, Central, Central Chargers, Central Chargers Football, Central Football, Central High School Chargers,…