City Of Warner Robins To Host International City Experience
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City of Warner Robins to host International City Experience

Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick says this event will feature more than two dozen countries. 
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Warner Robins is set to host the International City Experience. The event will be September 27 at Perkins Ball Field from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick says this event will feature more than two dozen countries. There will be live entertainment such as the Lion Dance by Chien…

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Macon Water Authority lifts boil water advisory for Bibb, Monroe counties

Customers should flush all faucets for at least two minutes before using them for drinking or food preparation.
Tucker Sargent, Monica Diaz-Meek,

Photo: Macon Water Authority MWA map UPDATE (9/3/24): The boil water advisory issued for Macon-Bibb County and Monroe County has been lifted, according to the Macon Water Authority. The Macon Water Authority issued the following statement: “Following thorough testing and analysis, the water has been confirmed safe for all uses, and customers may now resume normal water usage without the…

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Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores (August 26-30, 2024)

This week's Restaurant Report Card provides the latest food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, August 26 and Friday, August 30, 2024.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — This week’s Restaurant Report Card provides the latest food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, August 26 and Friday, August 30, 2024. Understanding the scores Scores 69 and below (unsatisfactory): Highlighted in red. Scores 70-99 (satisfactory): Displayed in black. Scores…
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More than 1,800 participate in 47th annual Macon Labor Day Road Race

The race started at 7:30 at the Vineville and Pio Nono Avenue intersection.
Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Runners and walkers gathered early Monday morning for the 47th Macon Labor Day Race. The race started at 7:30 at the Vineville and Pio Nono Avenue intersection. “The first three runners came in at just under 15 minutes, which is an amazingly fast time,” Macon Tracks Running Club race director F.M. Barron said. “We’ve had great attendance…

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Cooler temperatures and more cloud cover coming to Middle Georgia

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mostly cloudy skies are likely Tuesday around Middle Georgia on the backside of a slow moving cold front. This Evening Partly cloudy skies are what most of Middle Georgia has seen this afternoon with heat indices pushing into the triple digits. The southeastern half of the region is also seeing some isolated storms. These will continue…

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Lineman of the Week: Northside High School

David Tufts,

Tonight, we lift up and celebrate Flint Energies Power Lineman of the Week, Chris Callier, and high school football lineman, Chastan Brown of Northside 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

The End Zone Highlights: Warner Robins Battles Northside In Our Game Of The Week
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THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Warner Robins battles Northside in our Game of the Week

The Demons (1-1) beat the Eagles 39-35 last season and led the series 41-25. The Eagles (2-0) beat Baldwin last week and Eagle's Landing in week one. They were looking to snap a seven-game losing streak in this series.
Clayton Poulnott,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Demons faced the Northside Eagles Friday night in one of the state’s biggest rivalries. The Demons (1-1) beat the Eagles 39-35 last season and led the series 41-25. The Eagles (2-0) beat Baldwin last week and Eagle’s Landing in week one.  They were looking to snap a seven-game losing streak in this…

The End Zone Highlights: Houston County Travels To Perry
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THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Houston County travels to Perry

The Bears (2-0) beat Perry 42-35 last season and led the series 7-5. The Panthers (2-0) had lost two in a row to Houston County.
Clayton Poulnott,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Houston County Bears went on the road to take on the Perry Panthers in week three of The End Zone. The Bears (2-0) beat Perry 42-35 last season and led the series 7-5. The Panthers (2-0) had lost two in a row to Houston County. Here are the highlights from Herb St. John Stadium. Categories:…

The End Zone Highlights: Jones County Welcomes Hampton
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THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Jones County welcomes Hampton

The Greyhounds (2-0) beat Woodland-Stockbridge last week and had scored 89 points in their first two games. The Hornets (1-1) beat Luella in their opening game before falling to at Stockbridge last week, 31-21.
Clayton Poulnott,

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Jones County Greyhounds hosted the Hampton Hornets at Greyhound Field on Friday night. The Greyhounds (2-0) beat Woodland-Stockbridge last week and had scored 89 points in their first two games. The Hornets (1-1) beat Luella in their opening game before falling to at Stockbridge last week, 31-21. Here are the highlights.   Categories: End Zone,…

The End Zone Highlights: Dublin Visits Southwest
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THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Dublin visits Southwest

The Fighting Irish (2-0) beat East Laurens 66-26 last week. The Patriots (0-2), who lost to Northeast 36-14 in week two, last played Dublin in 2019. Dublin led the all-time series 5-1.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Southwest Patriots hosted the Dublin Fighting Irish at Thompson Stadium in week three of The End Zone. The Fighting Irish (2-0) beat East Laurens 66-26 last week. The Patriots (0-2), who lost to Northeast 36-14 in week two, last played Dublin in 2019. Dublin led the all-time series 5-1. Tucker Sargent has the highlights. Categories:…

The End Zone Highlights: Westside Hosts Westover
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THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Westside hosts Westover

The Seminoles (1-1) were shut out 49-0 last week by First Baptist Christian in Florida but beat Howard in week one, 26-20.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Westside Seminoles welcomed in the Westover Patriots on Friday night. The Seminoles (1-1) were shut out 49-0 last week by First Baptist Christian in Florida but beat Howard in week one, 26-20. The Patriots (0-2), from Albany, lost to Bradwell Institute 40-7 last week. Check out the highlights from Ed DeFore Sports Complex.   Categories:…

The End Zone Highlights: Stratford Welcomes Pinewood Christian
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THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Stratford welcomes Pinewood Christian

The Eagles (2-0) shut out Calvary Christian 56-0 last week and had scored 83 points in their first two games.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Stratford Eagles hosted the Pinewood Christian Patriots in week three of The End Zone. The Eagles (2-0) shut out Calvary Christian 56-0 last week and had scored 83 points in their first two games. The Patriots (0-2) had allowed 115 points in their first two games. This was Pinewood’s first game against the Eagles since…

The End Zone Highlights: Mount De Sales Hosts Calvary Christian
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THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Mount de Sales hosts Calvary Christian

The Cavaliers (1-1) had scored 61 in their first two games but lost to Deerfield-Windsor last week, 35-14. The Knights (0-2), from Columbus, were shut out by Stratford last week, 56-0.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mount de Sales Cavaliers welcomed the Calvary Christian Knights to Mike Garvin Stadium on Friday night. The Cavaliers (1-1) had scored 61 in their first two games but lost to Deerfield-Windsor last week, 35-14. The Knights (0-2), from Columbus, were shut out by Stratford last week, 56-0. Bill Shanks has the highlights. Categories: End Zone,…

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Labor Day Road Race to temporarily close roads in Macon

Several roads in Macon will be temporarily closed on Monday, September 2 due to the annual Labor Day Road Race.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Several roads in Macon will be temporarily closed on Monday, September 2 due to the annual Labor Day Road Race. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the first closures will begin at 7 a.m. when all traffic heading into town on Vineville Avenue will be blocked. The 5K race is set to start at 7:30…

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THE END ZONE SCOREBOARD: Scores from Week 3 of high school football

Here are Middle Georgia's high school football scores from Week 3.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from Week 3. (Catch all the highlights here.) Games featured on The End Zone: Warner Robins 34 Northside 12 Houston County 31 Perry 17 Dublin 56 Southwest 34 Calvary Christian 6 Mount de Sales 7 Westover 56 Westside 31 Pinewood 7 Stratford 48 Hampton 9 Jones County 28…
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Macon attorney offers safety tips for Labor Day Weekend

Attorney at Farah & Farah, Alex Fadoul, says it is important to stay safe over the holiday weekend.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Labor Day Weekend is the unofficial end of Summer and many people will be celebrating. Farah and Farah is offering advice to drivers ahead of the holiday weekend. Attorney at Farah & Farah, Alex Fadoul, says it is important to stay safe over the holiday weekend. Farah & Farah offer the following tips to stay safe…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

AT&T workers on strike, including those in Middle Georgia

CWA Local 3217 filed an unfair labor practice charge against AT&T.
Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – AT&T workers in several states are on strike right now amid union negotiations. Workers picketed in Macon on Friday. Jerry Booth, a wire technician for AT&T, says he hopes the situation gets resolved soon. “All of really us are excited to get back to work,” he said. “That’s what we really want to do. We’re out…

Otis Redding Foundation To Host 3rd Annual King Of Soul Music Festival
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Otis Redding Foundation to host 3rd Annual King of Soul Music Festival

The festival is September 6 and 7, which is to honor Otis Redding’s 83rd birthday.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —The Otis Redding Foundation is hosting the 3rd Annual King of Soul Music Festival. The festival is September 6 and 7, which is to honor Otis Redding’s 83rd birthday. Vice President/Executive Director of the Otis Redding Foundation, Karla Redding-Andrews, says the event is to celebrate Otis’ impact on soul music and the world. The event will also…
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Milledgeville teacher gives tips to prevent burn out in the classroom

Toll free number to EAP is (866) 279-5177.
Denise Turner,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  Mary Ashley McCeue teaches first graders at Lakeview Primary in Baldwin County.  She said, even through educating her students is satisfying, it can become overwhelming and challenging at times. McCeue shared, what she does in order to avoid getting burned out. “You have to celebrate the wins everyday because a lot of times it is a…

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UPDATE: Police say missing Warner Robins woman is found safe

Warner Robins Police say Pamela Lawson has been located and is safe.
Tucker Sargent,

Pamela Lawson (Photo: Warner Robins Police Department)UPDATE (8/30/24): Warner Robins Police say Pamela Lawson has been located and is safe. ORIGINAL STORY (8/28/24): WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins Police are asking for help finding a woman who’s been missing since August 22. According to a Warner Robins Police Facebook post, 60-year-old Pamela Lawson has not been heard from…

Howard Gets First Win Of The Season Over Rutland 31 12
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HIGHLIGHTS: Howard hurdles Rutland for first win of season

The Howard Huskies (1-1) took home thier first win of the season and first win under new head coach Trey Porter, beating the Rutland Hurricanes Thursday in Macon.
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Howard Huskies won their first game of the year Thursday at Ed Defore Sports Complex, beating winless Rutland 31-12. After a two-hour storm delay in the second quarter, the Huskies scored 22 more points to secure the victory. Howard will be on the road next week to take on West Laurens, while Rutland hosts Lamar…

Northeast Raiders Steamroll Over Washington County Golden Hawks
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HIGHLIGHTS: Northeast Raiders roll over Washington County

The Northeast Raiders (2-1) defeated the Washington County Golden Hawks (1-2) in Sandersville Thursday, 42-9.
Justin Dierkes,

SANDERSVILLE, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Northeast Raiders beat the Washington County Golden Hawks 42-9 at the “House of Pain” Thursday night. Senior runningback Nick Woodford showed out once again for the Raiders, scoring two touchdowns in the first half. The Raiders host Jefferson County next week, while Washington County travels to Dublin to take on the Fighting Irish. Categories:…

Mercer Bears Wins In Emphatic Fashion Against Presbyterian Blue Hose
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HIGHLIGHTS: Mercer football shines in season opener, beats Presbyterian 63-10

After a 1.5-hour storm delay pushed the game to an 8:30 p.m. start time, the Mercer Bears defeated the Presbyterian Blue Hose 63-10 on Thursday in their season opener at Five Star Stadium.
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – After a 1.5-hour storm delay pushed the game to an 8:30 p.m. start time, the Mercer Bears defeated the Presbyterian Blue Hose 63-10 on Thursday in their season opener at Five Star Stadium. Mercer (1-0) led 28-3 at halftime and didn’t look back. Quarterback DJ Smith was 20-24 for 320 passing yards and three touchdowns….

Georgia Naacp, Local Partners Aim To Help Youth Voters
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Georgia NAACP, local partners aim to help youth voters

The event is September 21 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Union Grove's Field of Dreams located at 809 South Davis Drive in Warner Robins.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia NAACP and local partners are hosting ‘All In-The Vote: 2024 Young People’s Voter Education, Registration, Organization, & Mobilization’ in Warner Robins. The event is September 21 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Union Grove’s Field of Dreams located at 809 South Davis Drive in Warner Robins. Event organizer, Doctor Reverend Rutha Jackson, says…