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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.

November 22, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

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.

November 22, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

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.

November 22, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

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.

November 22, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

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.

November 22, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

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.

November 22, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

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

November 22, 2024

David Tufts,

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.

November 22, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

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.

November 22, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

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.

November 22, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

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…

Ford And Dunn Photos Houston County District Attorneys Office

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.

November 22, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

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.

November 22, 2024

Denise Turner,

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

November 22, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

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.

November 21, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

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

November 21, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

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.

November 21, 2024

Denise Turner,

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.

November 21, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

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.

November 21, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

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).

November 21, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

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

November 21, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

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,…

Red Cross says families are experiencing more frequent, intense disasters every year

The Red Cross is responding to twice as many major disasters as it did a decade ago and the number of billion-dollar disasters has also increased 85% over the same time period, according to the Red Cross.

November 20, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – 2024 has been an above-average year for billion-dollar disasters, according to the American Red Cross. Vice President of American Red Cross Disaster Programs, Jennifer Pippa, says natural disasters have ravaged communities across the country and created a humanitarian crisis for tens of thousands of people reeling from severe storms, floods and wildfires. Pippa says that the…

Temperatures dip Thursday; stay cool into the weekend

November 20, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will be on a cooling trend to finish the week following Tuesday’s rain and cold front. This Evening Skies across Middle Georgia cleared out this afternoon following a cloudy start. The winds have also become quite pronounced out of the west-northwest. Strong winds will carry through most of the rest of the week in the…

UPDATE: Former Macon teacher sentenced after pleading guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material

28-year-old Christian Baumgarth of Atlanta was sentenced to serve 72 months in prison, followed by 25 years of supervised release, on Wednesday.

November 20, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (11/20/24): 28-year-old Christian Baumgarth of Atlanta was sentenced to serve 72 months in prison, followed by 25 years of supervised release, on Wednesday. He will also have to register as a sex offender upon release from prison. UPDATE (7/8/24): 27-year-old Christian Baumgarth, a former teacher and volunteer youth ministry leader, pleaded guilty on Monday to possessing child sexual abuse…

Wesleyan College announces plan for new K-12 charter school in Macon

Wesleyan College plans to open a K-12 charter school, the Wesleyan Academy, on its campus in Fall 2026.

November 20, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Wesleyan College plans to open a K-12 charter school, the Wesleyan Academy, on its campus in Fall 2026. The goal is to expand educational opportunities and strengthen workforce development in Macon-Bibb County, according to a news release. “Designed to expose students to a higher education environment from an early age, the school will aim to prepare…

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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).

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

The Red Cross is responding to twice as many major disasters as it did a decade ago and the number of billion-dollar disasters has also increased 85% over the same time period, according to the Red Cross.

28-year-old Christian Baumgarth of Atlanta was sentenced to serve 72 months in prison, followed by 25 years of supervised release, on Wednesday.

Wesleyan College plans to open a K-12 charter school, the Wesleyan Academy, on its campus in Fall 2026.

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