THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Peach County hosts Calhoun in our Game of the Week

The winner of this game plays the winner of Southeast Bulloch and Stephenson next week in the semi finals. If Peach County beats Calhoun, it would host that game next week.

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Peach County Trojans welcomed the Calhoun Yellow Jackets for a GHSA quarterfinal matchup on Friday night in our Game of the Week on The End Zone. The Trojans are Region 1-AAA champions, and had won 10 in a row coming into the game. Peach County has averaged 45 PPG this season, while allowing only…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Dublin welcomes Thomasville

The Fighting Irish are undefeated in 2024,  scoring 50.4 PPG and allowing 13.1 PPG. Dublin has three shutouts and have kept opponents under 10 points seven times.

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Dublin Fighting Irish hosted the Thomasville Bulldogs on Friday night in the quarterfinal round of the GHSA football playoffs. The Fighting Irish are undefeated in 2024,  scoring 50.4 PPG and allowing 13.1 PPG. Dublin has three shutouts and have kept opponents under 10 points seven times. The Bulldogs had won five in a row coming…

Black Friday shopper chooses brick and mortar stores over online shopping

Black Friday begins the day after Thanksgiving, its regarded as the first day of the Christmas shopping season, on which retailers offer special reduced prices.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Some Black Friday Shoppers like Anquonette Davis couldn’t wait to get a look at the Black Friday Deals happening at stores like Academy Sports and Outdoors. “We’ve been out shopping, went to a couple stores. I think this is our last stop,” said Black Friday Shopper, Anquonette Davis. Store Manager, Quadralyn Washington said she’s tired but…

Atrium Health Navicent shares how eating right during the holidays can boost your mood

Doctor Timothy Griffin says he advises patients to strive for an overall good pattern of eating, but not perfection.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent shares how eating healthy during the holiday season can boost your mood. Doctor Timothy Griffin from Atrium Health Navicent Primary Care Internal and Family Medicine North Macon says he advises patients to strive for an overall good pattern of eating, but not perfection. “We only live once, you know,” says Dr. Griffin. “You…

Macon Pops Christmas Spectacular to take place in Downtown Macon

Macon Pops Co-Founder, President and CEO, Steve Moretti, says the event is free and open to the public. 

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Macon Pops Christmas Spectacular is taking place in Downtown Macon. The event is November 29 at 6 p.m. Macon Pops Co-Founder, President and CEO, Steve Moretti, says the event is free and open to the public. Moretti says there were nearly 27,ooo attendees in 2023, and he expects the same turnout this year. “This year we have…

‘Bury the Hatchet’ in Milledgeville to combat gang violence, create positive change

Poet and CEO of Like Water Business Services INC, Yolanda Latimore, says this event is a time to stop gang violence and work on conflict resolution. 

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Local leaders in Milledgeville are hosting ‘Bury the hatchet’, an event aimed at combating gang violence. The event is November 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Midway Event Center, which is located at 1735 Irwinton Road in Milledgeville. Poet and CEO of Like Water Business Services INC, Yolanda Latimore, says this event is a…

THE END ZONE SCOREBOARD: Scores from the quarterfinals of the GHSA high school football playoffs

Here are Middle Georgia's high school football scores from the quarterfinal round of the GHSA playoffs.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from the quarterfinal round of the GHSA playoffs. (Catch all the highlights here.) Games featured on The End Zone: Thomasville 13 Dublin 35 Calhoun 38 Peach County 28 Other scores: AAAAAA: Collins Hill 14 Grayson 38 West Forsyth 14 Douglas County 20 Hillgrove 6 Carrollton 46 North Gwinnett…

Salvation Army of Greater Macon serves Thanksgiving meals to those in need

The Salvation Army of Greater Macon helps displaced and unhoused people year-round, but some say it means just a little bit more on Thanksgiving Day.

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Salvation Army of Greater Macon helps displaced and unhoused people year-round, but some say it means just a little bit more on Thanksgiving Day. “I think it’s great to have people to come in, regardless of who they are, just to have a meal,” said Dewitt Holland, a nine-year Army veteran who…

GHSA Quaterfinal Preview: Four Middle Georgia Teams Remain

The Northeast Raiders, Dublin Fighting Irish, Peach County Trojans, and Houston County Bears All Remain in the GHSA State Tournament

MIDDLE GEORGIA – (41NBC/WMGT) – I spoke will all four Head Coaches earlier in the week before their big games Friday night. First up is the Northeast Raiders, coming off that comeback victory at home over Lamar County, now look ahead to Fannin County way up on the border of the state, in Blue Ridge. At Rebel Stadium is where…

Macon Downtown Businesses offering shoppers deep discounts on Small Business Saturday

Macon Business Owner, Scott Mitchell said one of the perks of shopping local on Small Business Saturday is 68 cents out of every$1 spent at a local business stays in that community.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  Scott Mitchell, owner and operator of The Bohemian Den and Sweet Eleanor’s Divine Desserts in Macon said Small Business Saturday really gives a boost to his businesses. “They put a lot of advertisement money into it and really push it. It really give us as small business owners the same kind of leverage that larger big…

Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia serve thousands on Thanksgiving Day

Amy Walker, Development Director at Rescue Mission said they've been coming to the Rescue Mission on Thanksgiving morning for years. They do for the community, but also out of the love of Christ Jesus.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Volunteers and residents of the Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia gathered Thursday morning to cook, prepare and delivery enough turkey and fixings to feed 2,200 people for Thanksgiving. “We are delivering meals to the homeless, we are delivering meals to indigent, to the food insecure, to people on hospice, so anyone who needed a Thanksgiving meal we…

Middle Georgia law enforcement urges caution amid Thanksgiving travel

AAA projects that more than 71 million Americans will travel by car for Thanksgiving.

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – AAA projects that more than 71 million Americans will travel by car for Thanksgiving. Law enforcement officers across Middle Georgia are urging increased precaution in light of the heavy traffic. “That’s why we’re going to be out in full force,” said Sgt. Asher Gray, who works for Post 44 (Monroe & Bibb) of…

Macon-Bibb County Fire Department offers turkey frying safety tips

Fire and Life Safety Educator at the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department, Lt. Jeremy Webb, says deep frying turkeys has become a popular way to prepare the holiday meal. Webb says frying turkeys presents significant fire risks if not done properly.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department is reminding the community about the dangers associated with turkey frying on Thanksgiving. Fire and Life Safety Educator at the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department, Lt. Jeremy Webb, says deep frying turkeys has become a popular way to prepare the holiday meal. Webb says frying turkeys presents significant fire risks if not done…

Greater Turner Tabernacle AME Church to host Thanksgiving Feeding, volunteers needed

The Thanksgiving Feeding will be November 28 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 1104 Third Street in Macon. 

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Greater Turner Tabernacle AME Church is hosting the Thanksgiving Feeding for the community. The Thanksgiving Feeding will be November 28 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 1104 Third Street in Macon. Pastor Greater Turner Tabernacle AME Church, Pastor David Luke, says he is thankful for the communities help to make this event happen. Christian Education…

Atrium Navicent encourages people to find primary care provider, prioritize health

Duke says having a primary care doctor is important because they help maintain wellness. 

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent is encouraging people to find a primary care provider and prioritize health. Chief Clinical Officer at Atrium Health Navicent, Dr. Sandy Duke, says a primary care provider is a physician you see for regular routine checkups. “It can be your family medicine physician, internal medicine,” says Duke. “For women it’s their OBGYN or…

Mercer Wins Southern Conference Awards

The Mercer Bears (10-2, 7-1) took home plenty of SOCON Awards Tuesday

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mercer Bears football program have just won the Southern Conference Championship and now are taking home plenty of individual awards to go with it. Here is the list: Senior RB DeWayne McGee – Offensive Player of the Year Sophomore DE Brayden Manley – Defensive Player of the Year Freshman DL Andrew Zock – Freshman…

GCSU Sweeps FVSU in a Men’s & Women’s Doubleheader

The Georgia College and State Bobcats Men's & Women's Basketball teams beat FVSU at the Centennial Center Tuesday Night

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The GCSU Bobcats Men’s and Women’s basketball teams defeated the FVSU Wildcats Men and Women at the Centennial Center Tuesday night. First, the GCSU Women’s basketball team beat the FVSU Women by a score of 57-50, on the back of Evie DePetro and Ashyia Willis’ 33 combined points, to improve to 6-1 on the season….

City of Perry prepares for Small Business Saturday, Tree Lighting Ceremony

The City of Perry will also host the 'City of Perry Christmas Parade: An Old Fashioned Christmas 2024' on December 7. 

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Perry is preparing for Small Business Saturday and hoping to boost the local economy. Small Business Saturday will take place on November 30 from 10 a.m.to 6:30 p.m. There will be free horse drawn carriage rides from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Carriage rides will start at the parking lot at Perry City…

Two arrested for stealing vehicle in Macon, investigation underway

Investigators spotted a Kia Soul that was reported stolen on November 22. The stolen vehicle and suspects were spotted at the Citgo on Rocky Creek Road.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people were arrested on Monday for stealing a vehicle, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. According to a press release, the theft took place on November 25 before 11:30 p.m. Investigators spotted a Kia Soul that was reported stolen on November 22. The stolen vehicle and suspects were spotted at the Citgo on Rocky…

Forsyth man arrested on drug distribution charges after apartment raid

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a Forsyth man on multiple drug charges after executing a search warrant at his apartment in Forsyth Gardens on Tuesday, according to a news release from the sheriff's office.

Tramaine Haynes (Photo: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office)FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a Forsyth man on multiple drug charges after executing a search warrant at his apartment in Forsyth Gardens on Tuesday, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. The apartments are located on Cabiness Road. Deputies conducted the search after several complaints about…

Man sentenced to life for beating death of nine-month-old baby outside Buc-ee’s

A Peach County jury has convicted 43-year-old Christopher Scott Palmer on multiple charges, including malice murder, for the beating death of his nine-month-old son, Cody Palmer, in January 2022.

Photo: Christopher Palmer in 2022 (Warner Robins Police Department)PEACH COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Peach County jury has convicted 43-year-old Christopher Scott Palmer on multiple charges, including malice murder, for the beating death of his nine-month-old son, Cody Palmer, in January 2022. The jury reached its verdict on Tuesday after a six-day trial and 90 minutes of deliberation, according to…

Warner Robins partners with local church to provide warming shelter for homeless

The City of Warner Robins and No Limit Baptist Church are teaming up to provide shelter for the homeless during freezing temperatures.

City of Warner RobinsWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Warner Robins and No Limit Baptist Church are teaming up again to provide shelter for the homeless during freezing temperatures. The “Food in the Valley Ministry” will offer shelter, hot meals and comfort to those in need when temperatures drop below 32 degrees, according to a city news release….

Warner Robins prepping for holiday season

Jeremy Fermin, Marketing and Communications Specialist for the City of Warner Robins, said Thursday's Tree Lighting Ceremony is set to be even bigger than last year's.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins is prepping for the holidays. On Tuesday, workers were busy all around the city, including at Perkins Field, putting up Christmas decorations such as giant snowflakes, snowmen and a Christmas tree. Jeremy Fermin, Marketing and Communications Specialist for the City of Warner Robins, says Thursday’s Tree Lighting Ceremony is set to be even…

NewTown Macon honors late President, CEO through education fund

42-year-old Rogers died on November 24 from a cardiac emergency, according to Coroner Leon Jones. Rogers leaves behind his wife, Meaghan,and  his children, Jack (10) and Ellie (7).

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – NewTown Macon announced the establishment of an education fund for the children of the late President and CEO, Josh Rogers. 42-year-old Rogers died on November 24 from a cardiac emergency, according to Coroner Leon Jones. Rogers leaves behind his wife, Meaghan,and  his children, Jack (10) and Ellie (7). The NewTown Macon Board of Directors Chair William…