Macon doctor shares safety tips for Halloween

Medical Director for Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital, Dr. Edward Clark, says people need to have a safe suit, route, and loot.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As people prepare for trick-or-treating on Halloween, one Macon doctor is offering safety tips to keep people safe. Medical Director for Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital, Dr. Edward Clark, says people need to have a safe suit, route, and loot. Dr. Clark says children need to be able to see out of…

Decision 2024: Meet Miriam Paris, candidate for Georgia House District 142

Early voting began on October 15 and ends on November 1. Election day is November 5.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Calvin Dennis Palmer and Miriam Paris are on the ballot for Georgia House District 142. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with Miriam Paris ahead of the November 5 election. Candidate name: Miriam Paris Running for: Georgia House District 142 Campaign Website: votemiriamparis.com MONICA- Welcome back. Today we have Miriam Paris, who’s running for re-election for Georgia House…

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office hosting Halloween festivities for community

Sergeant Sahkera Wooten with the Bibb County Sheriff's Office says it is important to provide a safe space for families on Halloween.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Haunted House and Fall Festival on October 31. The event will take place from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at 774 Hazel St. in Macon. Sergeant Sahkera Wooten with the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says it is important to provide a safe space for families on Halloween. There will…

Crawford County man receives prison sentence after pleading guilty to child abuse charges

A Crawford County man pleaded guilty to several child abuse charges and was sentenced to 20 years, with the first 10 to be served in prison.

CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Crawford County man pleaded guilty Monday to several child abuse charges and was sentenced to 20 years, with the first 10 to be served in prison. According to a news release from the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office, 42-year-old James Franklin Davis pleaded guilty to cruelty to children in the first degree, two…

Macon-Bibb Pedestrian Safety Review Board holds outreach and education event at Disability Connections

“It's not just on the driver and it's not just on the pedestrian. It's not just on government. We all have to share responsibility when we talk about safety as a community,” said Weston Stroud, Traffic Safety Manager.

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb Pedestrian Safety Review Board (PSRB) held an outreach and education event at Disability Connections as part of National Pedestrian Safety Month. Tuesday’s event, held to educate people on safety measures, discuss future plans and hear feedback, was one of the many visits to various locations around the county. Major topics included…

Highs return to the 80s Wednesday

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures remain above average as October nears its end. This Evening It’s been a mostly sunny afternoon for the majority of Middle Georgia, but cloud cover is expected to ramp up some heading into tonight. This will lead to warmer overnight conditions as lows jump back above average into the mid to upper 50s. Wind will…

Religious leaders gather with Georgia House candidates to urge people to vote

"We're not telling you who to vote for, but we are saying vote, vote, vote, vote," Pastor S.E. Johnson of Cornerstone Bethel said.

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With only one week left until Election Day, various religious leaders from around Middle Georgia gathered Tuesday at the Georgia Baptist Missionary and Education Convention Center with Anissa Jones, who’s running for Georgia House District 143, and Tangie Herring, who’s running for District 145, to stress the importance of voting and urge people…

‘Bike with Dad’ set for Saturday at Carolyn Crayton Park

It's happening Saturday morning at 10 a.m. starting in Carolyn Crayton Park.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Several Macon organizations are giving families a chance to have some fun and learn the latest bike safety tips. “Bike with Dad” is set for Saturday at 10 a.m. starting at Carolyn Crayton Park. Macon Violence Prevention Coordinator Jeremy Grissom says the event is part of a larger push to help families spend more time together….

Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores October 21-25

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, October 21 and Friday, October 25, 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, October 21 and Friday, October 25, 2024. Understanding the scores Scores 69 and below (unsatisfactory): Highlighted in red. Scores 70-99 (satisfactory): Displayed in black. Scores of 100…

Macon Touchdown Club Winners from Week 11

Here are the Macon TD Club Players of the Week from Week 11 of the High School football season

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Touchdown Club announced their Players of the Week for Week 11 of the high school football season Monday evening. Back of the Week: Northeast Junior QB Reginald ‘Bam’ Glover – who had 154 yards passing with one passing touchdown, while adding 74 yards on the ground and one rushing touchdown. 228 total yards…

Mercer Football Prepares for Another Tough SOCON Test

The Mercer Bears (7-1, 4-1) will face East Tennessee State (4-3, 3-1) in a ranked Sothern Conference Matchup at Five Star Stadium Saturday Afternoon

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The 12th-ranked Mercer Bears are coming off a huge ranked win against Southern Conference opponent Western Carolina on Saturday. Now, Bears Head Coach Mike Jacobs is preparing his team for a homecoming matchup against Eastern Tennessee State, coached by Tre Lamb. The ETSU Head Coach comes from deep family roots in Georgia football, including his…

Perry Panthers Renew Old Rivalry with New Region Opponent

The Perry Panthers (7-2, 4-0) will take on the Warner Robins Demons (6-3, 2-2) in Region 1-AAAA Play for the Week 12 Game of the Week

PERRY, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Perry Panthers will renew an old rivalry with their new Region 1-AAAA opponent, the Warner Robins Demons, at McConnell Talbert Stadium on Friday in the Week 12 Game of the Week. According to MaxPreps, Perry is ranked number one in the state in AAAA coming off their 31-27 region championship victory over Benedictine last…

Decision 2024: Meet Matt Moulton, candidate for Houston County Sheriff

Early voting began on October 15 and ends on November 1. Election day is November 5.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Matt Moulton and Arthur Lee Harris are on the ballot for Houston County Sheriff. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with Matt Moulton ahead of the November 5 election. Candidate name: Matt Moulton Running for: Houston County Sheriff Campaign Website: mattmoultonforsheriff.com  MONICA- Welcome back. Today we have Matt Moulton who’s running for Houston County Sheriff joining us. Thank you…

Macon Regional CrimeStoppers thanks community for help, honors local law enforcement at annual luncheon

CrimeStoppers is a partnership between law enforcement, media, and the community.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Macon Regional CrimeStoppers held the annual Crimestoppers Community Luncheon. CrimeStoppers is a partnership between law enforcement, media, and the community. The non-profit began in November of 2000. CrimeStoppers serves the following counties: Baldwin Bibb Crawford Houston Jones Monroe Peach Twiggs Since the inception of CrimeStoppers, there have been 6,758 arrests, 13,446 warrants served, and 11,587 cases cleared….

Decision 2024: Meet Ken Vance, candidate for Georgia House District 149

Early voting began on October 15 and ends on November 1. Election day is November 5.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Ken Vance and Floyd Griffin are on the ballot for Georgia House District 149. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with Ken Vance ahead of the November 5 election. Candidate name: Ken Vance Running for: Georgia House District 149 Campaign Website: votekenvance.com MONICA- Welcome back. Today we have Ken Vance, who’s running for Georgia House district, 149 joining us….

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Rutland takes on Westside

The Seminoles (4-5, 2-2) beat Rutland last season, 49-32. The Hurricanes (0-9, 0-4) were still looking for their first win in 2024.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Westside Seminoles battled the Rutland Hurricanes at Ed DeFore Sports Complex on Friday night. The Seminoles (4-5, 2-2) beat Rutland last season, 49-32. The Hurricanes (0-9, 0-4) were still looking for their  first win in 2024. Bill Shanks has the highlights. Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, Ed Defore Sports Complex, high…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Peach County hosts Cairo

The Trojans (8-1, 4-0) had won six in a row and were ranked #2 in GHSA Class 3A. The Syrupmakers (6-3, 3-1) had also won six in a row and were ranked #7 in GHSA Class 3A.

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Peach County Trojans welcomed the Cairo Syrupmakers in Week 11 of The End Zone. The Trojans (8-1, 4-0) had won six in a row and were ranked #2 in GHSA Class 3A. The Syrupmakers (6-3, 3-1) had also won six in a row and were ranked #7 in GHSA Class 3A. Check out the…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Houston County welcomes Thomas County Central

The Bears (6-3, 2-2) shut out Northside 62-0 last week and were ranked #8 in GHSA Class 5A. The Yellow Jackets (8-1, 3-1) were scoring 52 points per game and only allowing 14 points per game. Thomas County is ranked third in GHSA Class 5A.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County Bears hosted the Thomas County Central Yellow Jackets in Week 11 of The End Zone. The Bears (6-3, 2-2) shut out Northside 62-0 last week and were ranked #8 in GHSA Class 5A. The Yellow Jackets (8-1, 3-1) were scoring 52 points per game and only allowing 14 points per game. Thomas…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Jones County welcomes Eagle’s Landing

The Greyhounds (7-2, 6-2) beat the Golden Eagles last season, 48-15. The Golden Eagles (3-6, 3-5) had lost two in a row coming into the game.

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Greyhounds hosted the Eagle’s Landing Golden Eagles on Friday night. The Greyhounds (7-2, 6-2) beat the Golden Eagles last season, 48-15. The Golden Eagles (3-6, 3-5) had lost two in a row coming into the game. Here are the highlights from Greyhound Field. Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Eagle’s Landing Golden…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Tattnall battles FPD in our Game of the Week

The Trojans (7-2, 3-1) had won seven in a row, while scoring 28 points per game and only allowing 14 per game. The Vikings (9-1, 4-0) had won six in a row and beat Tattnall twice last year: once in the regular season 29-26, then again in the GISA semi-finals, 33-27.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Tattnall Trojans visited George S. Johnson Memorial Stadium to take on the FPD Vikings in the final week of the regular season with the region title on the line. The Trojans (7-2, 3-1) had won seven in a row, while scoring 28 points per game and only allowing 14 per game. The Vikings (9-1, 4-0)…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Dodge County visits Northeast

The Indians (8-1, 7-1) were ranked sixth in GHSA Class A. The Raiders (7-2, 7-1) were coming off a shutout win against Central.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Dodge County Indians went on the road to take on the Northeast Raiders on Friday night. The Indians (8-1, 7-1) were ranked sixth in GHSA Class A. The Raiders (7-2, 7-1) were coming off a shutout win against Central. Tucker Sargent has the highlights from Thompson Stadium.   Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags:…

THE END ZONE SCOREBOARD: Scores from Week 11 of high school football

Here are Middle Georgia's high school football scores from Week 11.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from Week 11. (Catch all the highlights here.) Games featured on The End Zone: Tattnall 20 FPD 27 Thomas County Central 41 Houston County 31 Eagle’s Landing 0 Jones County 42 Cairo 17 Peach County 48 Westside 57 Rutland 18 Dodge County 19 Northeast 40   Other scores:…

Middle Georgia breast cancer survivors, doctors agree on importance of early detection

Dr. Paul Dale, the Director for the Atrium Health Navicent Peyton Anderson Cancer Center, says women should begin baseline screening mammograms no later than age 40.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The significance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month will never be lost on Stephanie Wright. It was January 26, 2020, when she entered the ring for an unexpected fight. “I was just laying around,” Wright said. “And I went to get up, and I just kind of felt something that didn’t feel right on my left breast.”…

Decision 2024: Meet Floyd Griffin, candidate for Georgia House District 149

Early voting began on October 15 and ends on November 1. Election day is November 5.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Ken Vance and Floyd Griffin are on the ballot for Georgia House District 149. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with Floyd Griffin ahead of the November 5 election. Candidate name: Floyd Griffin Running for: Georgia House District 149 Campaign Website: floydgriffin.com MONICA- Welcome back. Today we have Floyd Griffin, who is running for Georgia House district 149. Thank…