KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Veterans Warhawks welcomed in the Jones County Greyhounds to Freedom Field on Friday. The Greyhounds were looking to get off to a good start under new head coach Justin Montgomery, as the team has averaged 9 wins per season in the last 11 years. The Warhawks also have a new head coach, Steve Devoursney, and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Westside Seminoles took on the Howard Huskies in Week 1 at Thompson Stadium on Friday night. This is year 17 for Spoon Risper at Westside and his last there. The Seminoles were 6-6 last season and lost in the second round of the playoffs. The Huskies went 4-6 in 2024, including a 26-20 loss to the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon County Bulldogs went on the road to take on the Southwest Patriots on Friday afternoon as part of the 2025 “Gridiron Classic” in Week 1. The Bulldogs went 7-5 in 2024 and won Region 6-A Division II before losing in the second round of the playoffs. The Patriots, under Joe Dupree who is now…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Baldwin Braves went on the road to take on the Perry Panthers in the season opener for both teams. The Braves went 7-5 last season in year one under Kevin Patterson, including a 37-6 loss to Perry. The Panthers are coming off a bit of a disappointing 2024, going just 8-4 after winning the state…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Stratford Eagles hosted the Pacelli Vikings on Friday night in Week 1 of The End Zone. The Eagles had a good season in year one under Paul Carroll, going 7-4 and making the playoffs before losing the first round. The Vikings, from Columbus, lost to Stratford 27-13 last year. Check out the highlights from Eagle…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A weak cold front will spur on scattered storms Saturday afternoon however rain odds Sunday will be lower as it clears the area. This Evening It’s been a hot day across Middle Georgia and the evening rain odds have largely not played out to this point. While a shower or storm still do remain possible the…
The End Zone logoMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from Week 1. (Catch all the highlights here.) Games featured on The End Zone: Northeast 14 Peach County 33 Westside 41 Howard 34 Macon County 13 Southwest 38 Eagle’s Landing Christian 7 FPD 31 Pacelli 17 Stratford 49 Lee County 45 Warner Robins 7 Baldwin…
MGNMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Milledgeville says a boil water advisory issued Thursday has been lifted after water testing showed it is safe to drink. According to a news release from the city’s Water and Sewer Department, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division approved rescinding the advisory Friday after bacteriological sampling produced favorable results. The lifted advisory covers Blandy…
(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Following last night’s 4-2 vote in favor of maintaining the millage rate, a Bibb County School Board member is calling out his colleagues. Dr. Henry Ficklin, who represents district 2 on the school board, says the vote took place after he stepped out due to an ongoing medical issue that other board members…
Weather impact on local farmers (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Recent extreme weather, such as high temperatures and constant rainfall, has affected on our local farmers crops and animals. Monroe County beef cattle, hay and sheep farmer Bill Waldrep tells 41NBC the recent rainy weather has affected his hay production. “Over the last three weeks to a month,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Deputies are investigating two separate shootings that injured a man and a woman in Bibb County on Thursday night, according to an email provided by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said the first shooting happened at 8:45 p.m. at Chamber’s Cove Apartments. Deputies found a 31-year-old woman with a gunshot wound. She was…
Thompson Stadium was alive with energy Thursday night as fans filled the stands for the Central Chargers’ 2025 season opener against the Dougherty County Trojans in the second annual Gridiron Classic. From spirited chants to creative signs, the 41NBC Fan Cam—powered by Ingleside Village Pizza—was there to capture every smile, cheer, and high-five, shining the spotlight on the true heartbeat…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Three women were arrested in August following a confrontation on a Bibb County school bus that was going to Westside High School, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said a deputy was dispatched at approximately 7 a.m. to investigate a parent on board a bus. While en route, dispatch redirected him to meet the…
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Cochran-Bleckley Chamber of Commerce is planning several family-friendly events open to the public in the coming months, according to Chamber President and CEO Melissa Barker. The Chamber will host a communitywide Bingo Night, Caffeinated Connections, Second Saturday and Country Fest. Bingo Night is scheduled for August 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Chamber Commons, located…
(NBC)- In Kramatorsk, a city in eastern Ukraine, officials have ordered families with children to evacuate surrounding towns and villages as Russian forces intensify their offensive. The order follows a deadly strike two weeks ago in which a Russian attack destroyed an apartment building in the city, killing several civilians. Ukrainian authorities say similar assaults are happening daily across the…
ORLANDO, Florida – Honeybees do more than make honey, they’re essential to our food system, the health of our ecosystem, and now education. Experts say one in every three bites of food depends on pollinators like bees. Bees pollinate over 75% of the fruits, veggies and nuts we eat. Across the country, beekeeping programs are giving students a hands-on way…
Tonight we lift up and celebrate Flint Energies power lineman of the week, apprentice Turner Layfield, and high school football lineman Ke’Won Johnson of Northeast High School. Both linemen work hard to bring power and passion to everything they do—on and off the field! The 41NBC Lineman of the Week is powered by Flint Energies! Categories: Lineman of the Week
(LILAMAX)- Intel and the Trump administration are reportedly discussing a potential U.S. government financial stake in the troubled chip maker, according to the Wall Street Journal. The move could support the president’s America-first manufacturing agenda while easing political pressure on Intel’s beleaguered CEO. Details of how such a deal would be structured are still being worked out. In tech news,…
(LILAMAX)- Markets are closely watching President Trump’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin today. Analysts say a cease-fire could boost the stock market through a potential “peace dividend.” Oil prices may react if Russia faces stronger sanctions on its exports, while gold — often a safe haven in times of uncertainty — could also respond depending on the outcome. Parents…
(NBC)- President Trump is heading to Alaska this morning to meet face-to-face with Russian President Vladimir Putin, hoping to move closer to ending Russia’s three-year assault on Ukraine. “If it’s a bad meeting, it’ll end very quickly, and if it’s a good meeting, we’re going to end up getting peace in the pretty near future,” Trump said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
(CNN)- Denzel Washington says he wants fans to see him on the big screen — not on social media. Promoting his new film, “Highest to Lowest,” the Oscar-winning actor made it clear he doesn’t use Instagram. “All those so-called Instagram accounts, if my name’s connected to it, you’ve been had, you’ve been took, hoodwinked, bamboozled,” Washington said. “I don’t have…
(CNN)- The Texas redistricting standoff is reaching a critical juncture. State Republicans are pushing to redraw congressional maps early — a move analysts say could give them five additional seats in the 2026 midterms. In response, Texas House Democrats have remained outside the state to break quorum and block a vote. They’ve set two conditions for their return. First, they…
KATHLEEN, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Several season-opening rematches are on tap Friday, including a matchup featuring two new head coaches. The Veterans Warhawks are looking for a fresh start after a 1-9 season. To help turn the program around, Veterans brought in head coach Steven DeVoursney, who has 22 years of head coaching experience at Griffin and Cairo. DeVoursney has…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – On Thursday night at Thompson Stadium, the Bleckley County Royals and Rutland Hurricanes kicked off their 2025 season in the second game of the second annual Gridiron Classic. Bleckley County shut out Rutland 31-0 in last year’s gridiron classic. Amongst several first half turnovers, the Royals went into the locker room at halftime up 14-7…