Claystones Campground November 12 2024
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

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.
Godfrey Hall,

(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…

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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.
Tucker Sargent,

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…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

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.
Denise Turner,

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…

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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.
Tucker Sargent,

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 Talks About Winning A Share Of The Socon Championship
Local Sports, Sports

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
Justin Dierkes,

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…

Macon Touchdown Club Week 13 Players Of The Week
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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
Justin Dierkes,

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
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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. 
Monica Diaz-Meek,

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
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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.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

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…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Sunny and pleasant Tuesday

Aaron Lowery,

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…
Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Georgia News, Local News, WMGT

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.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

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…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

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.
Taylor Gilchrist,

(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…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

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.
Denise Turner,

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
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Lineman of the Week: John Milledge Academy

David Tufts,

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
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

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.
Clayton Poulnott,

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
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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.
Clayton Poulnott,

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
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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.
Clayton Poulnott,

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
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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.
Clayton Poulnott,

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…

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

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

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…

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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.
Tucker Sargent,

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…
Featured, Local News, Wilkinson County

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.
Tucker Sargent,

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…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Deputies: Macon man arrested after firing gun, setting multiple vehicles on fire

A Macon man faces multiple charges after deputies say he set vehicles on fire and shot at neighbors’ homes on Northridge Drive.
Tucker Sargent,

Scott Malkowski (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon man faces multiple charges after deputies say he set vehicles on fire and shot at neighbors’ homes on Northridge Drive. On Tuesday, November 5, deputies responded to a domestic dispute involving a man with a gun, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office incident report and a post on…

Week 13 Game Of The Week: Westfield Hosts Terrell Academy In Giaa Aaa Quarterfinals
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Westfield Hornets host Terrell Academy in our Week 13 Game of the Week

The Westfield School Hornets (8-2, 4-0) prepare to take on the Terrell Academy Eagles (6-4, 1-3)
Justin Dierkes,

PERRY, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Westfield Hornets have caused a buzz after winning their District Five Region Championship with a perfect 4-0 region record. It’s the first region title for the Hornets since 2015. Second year Hornets Head Coach Chad Campbell has this team exactly where he wants them after winning the last 5 straight games. Not only have…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Clouds to stick around through the weekend

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rain odds will be lower but cloudy skies will remain with Middle Georgia through the weekend. This Evening Overcast skies will hang over Middle Georgia as wind remains calm from the northeast. Mist or fog will both be likely through the evening and overnight. Low temperatures will be in the upper 60s and lower 70s around…