FEMA continues to help Georgia residents after Hurricane Helene, offering assistance for those in need

Discover how FEMA continues to support Georgia residents affected by Hurricane Helene through disaster recovery centers, individual assistance, and preparation for future disasters. Learn about the resources available for survivors.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It has been nearly two months since Hurricane Helene impacted Middle Georgia, leaving behind significant devastation. As the community works to recover, FEMA has been on the ground providing essential support to survivors. From direct aid to preparing for the next disaster season, FEMA’s efforts are focused on helping individuals and families rebuild after the storm….

Macon Volunteer Clinic receives $500,000 grant for renovations to new downtown clinic

McCard says the renovations are expected to be complet at the new downtown by March. It will be located at 770 Walnut Street.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Peyton Anderson Foundation gave Macon Volunteer Clinic a $500,000 grant for renovations to their new downtown clinic  location. Macon Volunteer Clinic Executive Director John McCard says this grant will help them with the renovations to their new downtown clinic. The clinic offers patients who work but cannot afford the high cost of healthcare, eye care,…

Man shot in Warner Robins on Saturday, investigation underway

The Warner Robins Police Department responded to 200 Sonja Drive on November 23 at 9 a.m. in reference to a shooting.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was shot in Warner Robins on Saturday, according to a press release from the Warner Robins Police Department. The Warner Robins Police Department responded to 200 Sonja Drive on November 23 at 9 a.m. in reference to a shooting. Officers located the 34-year-old victim who has been shot in the abdomen. The victim…

NewTown Macon President, CEO dead at 42

Josh Rogers became President and CEO of NewTown Macon in April of 2014.

Courtesy: NewTown MaconMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The President and CEO of NewTown Macon died on Sunday from a cardiac emergency, according to Coroner Leon Jones. 42-year-old Josh Rogers collapsed while jogging on Second Street in Downtown Macon. A passerby performed CPR and EMS and fire department were notified about the incident. Rogers was pronounced dead after 5 p.m. at the…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Perry hosts Eastside

This is the only Class 4A second-round game between top-10 teams. #7 Perry is the defending Class 4A champion, but Eastside is ranked higher at #5.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Perry Panthers welcomed the Eastside Eagles to Herb St. John Stadium on Friday night. This was the only Class 4A second-round game between top-10 teams. #7 Perry is the defending Class 4A champion, but Eastside was ranked higher at #5. Eastside’s only loss came to second-ranked North Oconee, 40-35. The Eagles hadn’t been tested otherwise…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Johnson County welcomes Clinch County

Clinch County is heavily favored against the Trojans who are region champs.

WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Johnson County Trojans hosted the Clinch County Panthers in the second round of the GHSA playoffs Friday night. Clinch County was heavily favored against the Trojans, who are region champs. Clinch was ranked #4 but seeded #2 behind Brooks County from the classification’s toughest region. The Panthers average opponent had been 21 points better than…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Northeast hosts Lamar County

This game is a matchup of run-heavy teams that rolled through the first round.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Northeast Raiders welcomed the Lamar County Trojans to Thompson Stadium for a second-round GHSA playoff matchup. This game is a matchup of run-heavy teams that rolled through the first round. Lamar County, the #9 seed, ran for 476 yards while going 0-for-2 passing in a 51-10 victory over Dade County. Caleb Lester had six carries…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Macon County welcomes Jenkins County

Macon County, the unranked Region 6 champion, is trying to reach the quarterfinals for the second straight season.

OGLETHORPE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon County Bulldogs hosted the Jenkins County Eagles in a GHSA second round matchup Friday night. Jenkins County, the Region 3 runner-up to Metter, was in the second round for the second straight season and was trying to advance to a quarterfinal for the first time since its 1960 Class B runner-up finish. The Eagles,…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Baldwin visits Peach County in our Game of the Week

The Baldwin Braves went on the road to take on the Peach County Trojans in the second round of the GHSA playoffs on Friday night.

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Baldwin Braves went on the road to take on the Peach County Trojans in the second round of the GHSA playoffs on Friday night. Baldwin, the No. 14 seed in its first season under coach Kevin Patterson, was in the second round for the first time since 2020 after a 26-24 victory over West…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Dublin hosts Jasper County

The Hurricanes were facing a huge task this week against a Dublin team that is the #2 seed and ranked #2. The computer Maxwell Ratings project Dublin as a 32-point favorite.

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Dublin Fighting Irish welcomed the Jasper County Hurricanes to The Shamrock Bowl on Friday night. #15 Jasper County ended a 10-game playoff losing streak by beating ACE Charter 41-31 for the Hurricanes’ first postseason victory since 1992. Jalen Stewart ran for 147 yards and a touchdown, and Jamarkus Thomas ran for 93 yards and passed…

Lineman of the Week: Dodge County High School

Tonight we lift up and celebrate Flint Energies power lineman of the week Jim Wright and, high school football lineman Keyzan Harris Of Dodge County High School. 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 SCOREBOARD: Scores from second round of GHSA high school football playoffs

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

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from the second round of the GHSA playoffs. (Catch all the highlights here.) Games featured on The End Zone: Baldwin 3 Peach County 37 Eastside 21 Perry 10 Clinch County 28 Johnson County 6 Jasper County 7 Dublin 42 Jenkins County 35 Macon County 21 Lamar County 10…

Annual turkey giveaway set for this weekend

Attorney, Daryl Von Yokely, says there will be 500 turkeys given away and sides. There will also be rolls, collared greens, and a drink for those in need. 

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 10th annual turkey giveaway is set for this weekend. The event is November 23 in the parking lot of Overtyme Bar & Grille, located at 2455 Pio Nono in Macon. Attorney, Daryl Von Yokely, says there will be 500 turkeys given away and sides. There will also be rolls, collared greens, and a drink for…

UPDATE: Bibb deputies make arrest in connection with Dollar General armed robbery

Deputies say 26-year-old Diamond Robinson of Macon was taken into custody Friday in connection with Thursday's armed robbery.

Diamond Robinson (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (11/22/24 – 4:31 p.m.): Deputies say 26-year-old Diamond Robinson of Macon was taken into custody Friday in connection with Thursday’s armed robbery. According to a news release, she was arrested on Goodwin Drive. She’s charged with aggravated assault, two counts of kidnapping, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime and…

Two Macon men convicted, sentenced in 2019 Warner Robins murder during armed robbery

Two Macon men were convicted and sentenced Thursday in Houston County Superior Court for their roles in the 2019 armed robbery and murder at a Citgo Express Stop in Warner Robins.

Ford and Dunn (Photos: Houston County District Attorney’s Office)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Macon men were convicted and sentenced Thursday in Houston County Superior Court for their roles in the 2019 armed robbery and murder at a Citgo Express Stop in Warner Robins. According to the Houston County District Attorney’s Office, Roy H. Ford Jr. and Alvin Bernard Dunn…

Daybreak hosts 18th annual Skydog celebration benefit for center

Daybreak benefit happening on Sunday at Carolyn Crayton Park in Macon from 12 to 5 p.m.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Daybreak inviting everyone out to participate in SKYDOG 78, the 18th annual celebration of the birthday, life and music of Duane Allman this Sunday. It’s a benefit for DePaul USA Daybreak to help service the homeless community. Musical guests performing will include, but are not limited to, emcee Mr. Kyler Mosley, The Incomparable Skydog Rhythm Section…

B.I.B – The Braves Travel to The Valley to Take on the Trojans

The Baldwin Braves (7-4, 6-2) will face the Peach County Trojans (10-1, 5-0) in our Week 15 Game of the Week

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Braves Field is the site where the now 7-4 Baldwin Braves look to build off the momentum from last week’s Game of the Week, and the same site where that same game came down to a blocked field goal in the closing seconds from Braves Senior Brandon Whisby, to give Baldwin the 26-24 win over…

Bibb County School Board approves three-year contract extension for Superintendent Dr. Dan Sims

The Bibb County Board of Education approved a three-year contract renewal for Superintendent Dr. Dan A. Sims on Thursday.

Superintendent Dr. Dan Sims (Photo: Bibb School District)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Board of Education approved a three-year contract renewal for Superintendent Dr. Dan A. Sims on Thursday. According to the district’s The Board Brief newsletter, Dr. Sims, a Georgia native with a “lifelong commitment to public education,” began his tenure as Superintendent in June 2022, following the…

Sunshine to stick around through the weekend

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Chilly conditions but sunny skies will accompany Middle Georgia to finish the week. This Evening It’s been a windy day across Middle Georgia and that will not change heading through the evening and tonight. Skies will remain clear as wind from the northwest at 10-15 mph continues to bring chilly air into the region. Gusts will…

Chick-fil-A hosts yearly canned food drive with partnering food pantries

Donate at any location until 7 p.m. and get a coupon for free chicken sandwich or 8 count chicken nuggets.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – All Chick-fil-A restaurants across Middle Georgia are giving back to the needy this holiday season with some help from you. On Thursday, from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m., all Chick-fil-A restaurants are collecting canned goods from guests to give to partnering local food pantries. Those who give three or more canned goods will receive a free…

Georgia students facing literacy crisis, parents encouraged to help

The 2024 Georgia Milestones Assessment System cites that 62% of third graders in Georgia cannot read proficiently.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 2024 Georgia Milestones Assessment System cites that 62% of third graders in Georgia cannot read proficiently. Georgia’s Literacy Coach appointed by the Georgia Council on Literacy, Sarah Richards, says November is Family Literacy Month. Richards says that this month is an opportunity for families, parents, children, and grandparents to come together to read. “This is…

KIHOMAC breaks ground on aerospace manufacturing facility in Warner Robins

KIHOMAC officially broke ground Thursday on a new aerospace manufacturing facility in Warner Robins, a move expected to bring 75 new full-time jobs to the area.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – KIHOMAC officially broke ground Thursday on a new aerospace manufacturing facility in Warner Robins, a move expected to bring 75 new full-time jobs to the area. The 130,000-square-foot facility, which will be located in the Robins International Industrial Park and is scheduled to be complete by the end of 2025, is expected to improve local…

Irving Tissue in Macon announces $600 million expansion, creating 100 new jobs

Irving Tissue will invest nearly $600 million in its Macon facility, adding at least 100 new jobs as part of a major expansion, according to the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority (MBCIA).

Irving Tissue unveils a $600 million expansion project at its Macon, Georgia plant. From left to right: Robby Fountain, Board Chair of the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority (MBCIA), Pat Wilson, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), Robert K. Irving, President of Irving Tissue, and Grover Hardin, Plant Manager of Irving Tissue Macon. (Photo: MBCIA)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –…

Peach County Hungry for Revenge Against Baldwin

The Peach County Trojans (10-1, 5-0) will host the Baldwin Braves (7-4, 6-2) in our Week 15 Game of the Week

FORT VALLEY, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The 10-1 Peach County Trojans have dominated so far this season as they continue to play complimentary football in all three phases. After losing a close 49-39 game to Perry in Week Two, this Trojans team cannot be tamed. Second year Head Coach Marquis Westbrook and Peach County have rattled off nine straight wins,…