Mercer’s Ashlee Locke Wins First SOCON Player of the Week of the 2024 Season

Mercer Senior Forward Ashlee Locke wins Southern Conference Player of the Week

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mercer Women’s Basketball team had a big game at Hawkins Arena Tuesday night against new head coach Michelle Clark-Heard’s alma mater, Western Kentucky University. The Lady Bears would lose the game 78-54, but before the game, one of those Bears found out she was already recognized for her hard work in just the first…

UPDATE: GSP reveals identity, how child died in Bleckley County during accident

The fatal accident took place near the area of Porter Road and Westside School Road at 6:20 p.m. on November 8.

UPDATE (11/12): –  An investigation by the Georgia State Patrol, reveals that 7-year-old Mitchell Holiday was standing on the back bumper and holding on to the rear of a white Expedition. According to GSP, the driver left a nearby residence, and after a short distance from the house, the child fell off the rear of the vehicle without the driver…

Atrium Health offers new diabetes risk assessment

Dr. Timothy Griffin from Atrium Health says 2 out of 5 people in Macon are prediabetic or have diabetes. 

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health is encouraging people to use a new tool that can assess the risk of diabetes. Dr. Timothy Griffin from Atrium Health says 2 out of 5 people in Macon are prediabetic or have diabetes. Griffin adds that diabetes is at an all time high across the nation. Dr. Griffin says it is important to…

Claystone, Arrowhead Parks at Lake Tobesofkee hold groundbreaking ceremony for improvements

"They like to camp here, they like to fish here, and like to just spend time here,” said Theron Ussery, Chairman of the SPLOST Advisory Board.

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)LIZELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Grab your camping gear as more renovations are currently underway in Macon-Bibb County. A groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday at Claystone’s Campground at Lake Tobesofkee, located at 6600 Moseley Dixon Road in Lizella, for the start of an improvement project at Claystone and Arrowhead Parks. According to a press release, there will be…

Houston County Board of Education names Dr. Richard Rogers as next superintendent

The Houston County Board of Education announced Dr. Richard Rogers as the next Superintendent of Schools during their meeting on Tuesday.

Dr. Richard Rogers (Photo: Houston County Board of Education)PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Houston County Board of Education announced Dr. Richard Rogers as the next Superintendent of Schools during their meeting on Tuesday. Rogers, who currently serves as the Deputy Superintendent for the district, will take over the role on June 2, 2025, following the retirement of Dr. Mark Scott. “I…

Fort Hill Community Park in Macon gets facelift

KMBB Executive Director Asha Ellen says they were one of 300 organizations chosen for the AARP Community Challenge Grant: Tree Planting Project.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fort Hill Community Park is getting a facelift thanks to Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful and a grant from AARP. KMBB Executive Director Asha Ellen says they were one of 300 organizations chosen for the AARP Community Challenge Grant: Tree Planting Project. Ellen tells 41NBC they’re using the money from the fund to plant more trees and berry…

Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores November 4-8

This week's Restaurant Report Card provides food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, November 4 and Friday, November 8, 2024.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — This week’s Restaurant Report Card provides food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, November 4 and Friday, November 8, 2024. Understanding the scores Scores 69 and below (unsatisfactory): Highlighted in red. Scores 70-99 (satisfactory): Displayed in black. Scores of 100…

Mercer speaks on share of SOCON Championship

The Mercer Bears (9-1, 6-1) have won a share of the Southern Conference Championship for the second time in 100 years after beating VMI 34-0 Saturday

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The top-ten ranked Mercer Bears (#7 in StatsPerform; #9 AFCA) have now clinched not only a share of the Southern Conference Championship after their 34-0 shutout victory over SOCON opponent Virginia Military Institute on the road Saturday, but an auto-bid into the FCS playoffs as well with a 9-1 record so far under head coach…

Week 13 Macon TD Club Players of the Week

Here are the three players of the week for Week 13 of the high school football season chosen by the Macon Touchdown Club

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are the three Week 13 Macon Touchdown Club Players of the Week. The Back of the Week – Steve Robinson – the Senior Southwest QB completed five of seven passes for 108 yards, and a passing touchdown. Robinson also rushed the ball 12 times for 103 yards and a rushing touchdown, as well as…

Salvation Army of Macon to hold Annual Angel Tree Adoption, how to get involved

All gifts should be returned to the Salvation Army of Macon, which is located at 1955 Broadway, by December 13. Gifts will be distributed to families on December 17. 

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Salvation Army of Macon is hosting the annual Angel Tree Program. Sargeant Sarah Sturdivant says the Angel Tree Program is a time when individuals, businesses, and community groups come together to provide gifts for children, seniors, and families in need during the Christmas season. Sturdivant says participants can adopt a child by selecting their wish list…

Salvation Army of Macon kicks off Red Kettle Campaign, needing volunteers

Sargeant Sarah Sturdivant says the Red Kettle Campaign is essential in funding critical services, meals, and shelter for families, children, veterans, and individuals in need.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Salvation Army of Macon is kicking off the annual Red Kettle Campaign. Sargeant Sarah Sturdivant says the Red Kettle Campaign is essential in funding critical services, meals, and shelter for families, children, veterans, and individuals in need. Sturdivant says the Red Kettle Campaign is the largest fundraiser for the Salvation Army. Development Director at the…

Sunny and pleasant Tuesday

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After nearly a week of cloudy skies the sun will be back in full on Tuesday. This Evening What started as a cloudy day gave way to more sunshine through the afternoon. Skies overhead for tonight should be mostly clear. Expect a light wind out of the northwest as temperatures drop into the 50s ahead of…

Man arrested after fatal hit and run in Bibb County in September

Tony Feagin faces charges of homicide by vehicle in the first degree, hit and run: duty of driver to stop at or return to scene of an accident, and failure to maintain lane.

UPDATE (11/11/2024): Tony Bernard Feagin was arrested on Monday before 8 a.m. for the death of Hatima Ayana Wilkins. The fatal hit and run happened on Hawkinsville Road on September 29 at 2:28 p.m. Feagin was booked into the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center after turning himself in. Feagin was wanted in Bibb County in connection with the death of…

Macon-Bibb County, Middle Georgia State University partner to honor Macon’s veterans

The monument at Coleman Hill Park pays tribute to members of the 151st Machine Gun Battalion and the 42nd Infantry "Rainbow" Division of the Georgia Army National Guard during World War I.

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Middle Georgia State University and Macon-Bibb County partnered for the 11th consecutive year to recognize Macon’s veterans. The monument at Coleman Hill Park pays tribute to members of the 151st Machine Gun Battalion and the 42nd Infantry “Rainbow” Division of the Georgia Army National Guard during World War I. Among the soldiers who…

Students at Sonny Carter Elementary School honor local veterans

Students played the drums, sang "God Bless America", and even delivered speeches. The speeches were a time for students to thank veterans for their service.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sonny Carter Elementary School held the Annual Veterans Day Program on Monday. Students performed for their peers, parents and teachers on Veterans Day. Students played the drums, sang “God Bless America” and even delivered speeches. The speeches were a time for students to thank veterans for their service. According to Sonny Carter Principal, Latricia Reeves, the…

Lineman of the Week: John Milledge Academy

Tonight we lift up and celebrate Flint Energies power lineman of the week Brennon Tyson and, high school football lineman Brandon Watson of John Milledge Academy. 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 HIGHLIGHTS: East Laurens travels to Southwest

The Falcons (3-7, 2-6) were scoring 24 points per game while giving up 28 per game. The Patriots (4-6, 3-5) had underperformed this season after finishing 6-5 last year.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The East Laurens Falcons visited the Southwest Patriots in the final game of the regular season for both teams. The Falcons (3-7, 2-6) were scoring 24 points per game while giving up 28 per game. The Patriots (4-6, 3-5) had underperformed this season after finishing 6-5 last year, but still had a chance to make the…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Crawford County hosts Central-Talbotton

The Eagles (5-5, 1-4) won last week but were allowing 30 points per game. The Hawks (1-9, 0-5) had lost eight in a row.

ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Crawford County Eagles welcomed the Central-Talbotton Hawks to J.B Hawkins Sports Complex Friday night. The Eagles (5-5, 1-4) won last week but were allowing 30 points per game. The Hawks (1-9, 0-5) had lost eight in a row. This was the last game of the year for both teams. Here are the highlights. Categories: End…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: FPD welcomes Strong Rock Christian

The Vikings (9-1, 4-0) beat Strong Rock Christian in the quarterfinals last season, 23-13, and had beaten the Patriots four straight times.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The FPD Vikings hosted the Strong Rock Christian Patriots Friday night in the GIAA AAAA quarterfinals. The Vikings (9-1, 4-0) beat Strong Rock Christian in the quarterfinals last season, 23-13, and had beaten the Patriots four straight times. FPD is set to host Tattnall or Bethlehem Christian next week with a win. The Patriots (5-7, 1-3)…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Westfield host Terrell Academy in our Game of the Week

Westfield had beaten Terrell Academy the last two times the teams had met (2021, 2022) in the state quarterfinals.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Westfield Hornets welcomed the Terrell Academy Eagles in the quarterfinals of the GIAA AAA playoffs Friday night. The Hornets (9-2, 4-0) were region champs after winning five in a row to close the season. Westfield had beaten Terrell Academy the last two times the teams had met (2021, 2022) in the state quarterfinals. The Eagles…

THE END ZONE SCOREBOARD: Scores from Week 13 of high school football

Here are Middle Georgia's high school football scores from Week 13.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from Week 13. (Catch all the highlights here.) Games featured on The End Zone: Terrell Academy 6 Westfield 15 East Laurens 7 Southwest 20 Central-Talbotton 7 Crawford 35 Strong Rock 13 FPD 28     Other scores: Johnson County Twiggs County Tattnall 14 Bethlehem 21 Stratford 28 Brookstone…

UPDATE: GBI says arrest made in deadly September shooting in Dublin

The GBI says 18-year-old Quentin Vanteryll Gibson of Dublin is in custody and charged with murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony in connection with the death of Cortez Hicks in September.

Photo: Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI)UPDATE (11/8/24): The GBI says 18-year-old Quentin Vanteryll Gibson of Dublin is in custody and charged with murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony in connection with the death of Cortez Hicks in September. Gibson was booked into the Laurens County Jail, according to a GBI news release. ORIGINAL STORY…

GBI investigating after 2 teen brothers shot while sleeping in Gordon

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is investigating an aggravated assault after two 14-year-old brothers were shot early Monday morning while they were asleep in their Gordon home, according to a news release from the GBI.

GORDON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is investigating an aggravated assault after two 14-year-old brothers were shot early Monday morning while they were asleep in their Gordon home, according to a news release from the GBI. Just after midnight on Monday,  someone outside began firing into a home on Zollie Lavender Road. The two teens were…