Macon native Zavion Hardy commits to Mississippi State

Former Tattnall Square Academy defensive lineman and No. 1 JUCO prospect Zavion Hardy commits to Mississippi State.

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The number one junior college prospect and Macon native Zavion Hardy has committed to play football at Mississippi State, according to Mississippi State’s On3 website. During his junior year at Tattnall Square Academy, Hardy recorded 56 tackles and seven sacks, earning him All-Region 1A-Private honors. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: East Mississippi College, GIAA, GIAA…

Team Trump Bus Tour stop in Macon as part of Georgia-wide campaign push

The Team Trump Bus Tour will make a stop in Macon on Friday, October 4, as part of a three-day campaign swing across Georgia to support Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential bid.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Team Trump Bus Tour will make a stop in Macon on Friday, October 4, as part of a three-day campaign swing across Georgia to support Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential bid. The Macon event will take place at 1:30 p.m. at the Bibb County GOP Headquarters, located at 3220 Riverside Drive. The tour will feature several…

Atrium Health Navicent shares resources available for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

All Atrium Health Navicent mammography locations will host a Mammography Marathon from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on October 3.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Atrium Health Navicent Peyton Anderson Cancer Center is raising awareness about breast cancer by encouraging screening for early detection and treatment. Chief of Surgical Oncology for Atrium Health Navicent and Medical Director for Atrium Health Navicent Peyton Anderson Cancer Center, Dr. Paul Dale, says women need to begin…

Macon-Bibb County lifts burn ban, permits needed to burn

The outdoor burn ban in Macon-Bibb County was lifted October 1.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The outdoor burn ban in Macon-Bibb County is lifted as of October 1. Fire recruiter/ Life Safety Educator at the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department, Lt. Jeremy Webb, says it is important that people know the rules for safe burning. Webb says that anyone who will be burning outside needs to first secure a permit. The Macon-Bibb…

Man sentenced to life for fatal stabbing of Randall Head in 2020

A 42-year-old man pleaded guilty in Bibb County Superior Court Tuesday to malice murder, theft by taking and concealing the death of another, following the 2020 death of Randall Keith Head.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 42-year-old man pleaded guilty in Bibb County Superior Court Tuesday to malice murder, theft by taking and concealing the death of another, following the 2020 death of Randall Keith Head. Photo of Bryant shared by investigators in 2020 42-year-old Jeremy Bryant was sentenced to life in prison, according to a news release from the Macon…

Monroe County Middle School student found with Airsoft gun on campus

A Monroe County Middle School student was found to be in possession of an Airsoft gun on Tuesday, according to a message sent to parents by the Monroe County School District.

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Monroe County Middle School student was found to be in possession of an Airsoft gun on Tuesday. According to a message to sent to parents by Monroe County Schools, “early indications are” that the Airsoft gun was in a student’s waistband, and the investigation revealed it was shown to other students. The Monroe County Sheriff’s…

Cochran-Bleckley County Chamber of Commerce to host Country Fest

President/CEO of the Cochran-Bleckley Chamber of Commerce, Melissa Barker, says the event is family-friendly and encourages everyone to participate. 

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Cochran-Bleckley Chamber of Commerce is set to host Country Fest. President/CEO of the Cochran-Bleckley Chamber of Commerce, Melissa Barker, says the event is family-friendly and encourages everyone to participate. The Pumpkin Run begins at 8 a.m. and the blood drive begins at 10 a.m. Barker says she hopes the blood drive can help people in…

Dodge County Farmers Market hosts food truck rally for those affected by Hurricane Helene

Power outages are still affecting thousands of Middle Georgia residents following Hurricane Helene. On Tuesday, the Dodge County Farmers market helped struggling families get food and water.

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Power outages are still affecting thousands of Middle Georgia residents following Hurricane Helene. On Tuesday, the Dodge County Farmers market helped struggling families get food and water. Several local businesses came together for the Hurricane Relief Food Truck Rally at the Dodge County Courthouse in Eastman, looking to support those in Dodge and…

Week Seven finishes on Monday Night

Some week seven games were reschuleded for Monday night due to Hurricane Helene

MIDDLE GEORGIA – (41NBC/WMGT) – Here is the coverage from Monday’s slate of action. Coffee 41, Northside 0 – Eagles lose first Region 2-AAAAA game to fall to 2-4 Wheeler County 36, Hawkinsville 18 – Bulldogs improve to 5-1 (2-0) have won five straight; Red Devils fall to 3-2 Rock Springs Christian Academy 28, Windsor Academy 20 – Knights have…

Week Seven Macon TD Club

Southwest and Stratford were honored; Week Seven Players of the Week along with Special Guest Speaker Clay Helton

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Touchdown Club honored Southwest and Stratford this week, along with the Week Seven players of the week in Macon. Back of the Week: Westside Senior Running Back Kadiphius Iverson who had 28 carries, 314 yards, and four touchdowns in the Seminoles 35-32 loss to Morgan county. Lineman of the Week: Southwest Junior Defensive…

Georgia Forestry Commission assisting Middle Georgia residents after Hurricane Helene

The GFC has a chainsaw strike teams that is assisting communities with road clearance, and they are beginning the process of assessing forest and community tree damage.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Forestry Commission has deployed to Middle Georgia to assist with recovery from Hurricane Helene. Public Information Office for the Incident Management Team, Seth Hawkins, says the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) is covering the entire southeast part of the state. Hawkins says the GFC is engaged with several activities in the impact area, including working…

Macon-Bibb Mayor, Georgia leaders celebrate literacy on Georgia Reads Day

There was a Reading Rally with more than 300 students to bring awareness of the need to improve Georgia’s childhood and adult literacy rates on September 30.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb Mayor, Lester Miller, and other Georgia leaders gathered on Monday for Georgia Reads Day. There was a Reading Rally with more than 300 students to bring awareness of the need to improve Georgia’s childhood and adult literacy rates on September 30. Malcolm Mitchell, Super Bowl Champion and UGA receiver, is a coach for Georgia Reads…

Macon Regional Crimestoppers seek help identifying suspects

Today's word of the day: Community

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers Sergeant Greg Thomas visited 41Today to highlight five wanted suspects and discuss the word of the day. Crimestoppers partners with media organizations, police departments and other law enforcement agencies in eight Middle Georgia counties to provide anonymous rewards for tips that lead to criminal arrests. Can you help track down the following suspects?…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Mary Persons hosts Upson-Lee

The Knights (3-3, 2-2) came into the game losing two of their last three, all of which were region games. The Bulldogs (0-5, 0-3) had to forfeit all of their previous games this season due to playing an ineligible player.

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mary Persons Bulldogs welcomed the Upson-Lee Knights Friday night. The Knights (3-3, 2-2) came into the game losing two of their last three, all of which were region games. The Bulldogs (0-5, 0-3) had to forfeit all of their previous games this season due to playing an ineligible player. Bill Shanks has the highlights from…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: John Milledge battles Stratford in our Game of the Week

The Trojans (1-6) had lost four games in a row coming into the matchup. The Eagles (6-1) were also coming off a loss—their first of the season.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Stratford Eagles hosted the John Milledge Trojans at Mercer’s Five Star Stadium on Friday night. The Trojans (1-6) had lost four games in a row coming into the matchup. The Eagles (6-1) were also coming off a loss—their first of the season. Here’s Bill Shanks with the highlights. Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags:…

Lineman of the Week: Houston County

Tonight, we lift up and celebrate Flint Energies Power Lineman of the Week, Dyland Whittington, and high school football lineman, Jayden Brown Of Houston County High School. Both linemen work 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 Week 7 of high school football

Here are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from Week 7.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from Week 7. (Catch all the highlights here.) Games featured on The End Zone: John Milledge 7 Stratford 42 Upson-Lee 22 Mary Persons 20 (3 OT)   Other scores: New Hampstead (ppd. to 9/28 at 3 p.m.) Perry West Laurens (ppd. to 9/30, time TBA) Baldwin Northside (ppd….

Two Laurens County residents killed during Hurricane Helene

Laurens County Emergency Management Director Bill Laird confirmed two people died in separate, weather-related incidents.

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people died Friday morning in Laurens County due to trees collapsing during Hurricane Helene. Angela Edwards, a 48-year-old woman from Eddyville, Kentucky, was riding in the passenger’s seat of a semi-truck when a tree collapsed and struck her on Ella Burch Road. Downed trees and power lines delayed the arrival of first responders. Edwards was…

Nice weather returns for the weekend following Helene

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sunshine and more seasonal temperatures are taking over the Peach State in the immediate wake of Helene. This Evening Partly cloudy skies will largely clear out heading into the overnight hours tonight. It will be a breezy night with the wind continuing from the southwest at 10-15 mph. Gusts could still reach as high as 30…

NewTown Macon prepares for Fair Food Frenzy

Hopkins says this event is a great opportunity to get all your favorite fair food items while skipping the long lines. 

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – NewTown Macon and Performance Food Service are hosting Fair Food Frenzy. The event will be October 4-6 in Downtown Macon. Vice President of External Affairs and Main Street Manager at NewTown Macon, Emily Hopkins, says the event began during the pandemic and has grown every year since. Hopkins says this event is a great opportunity to…

Warner Robins Police: Man tries to set car on fire with 2 children inside, arrested after chase

Warner Robins Police arrested a 51-year-old man on aggravated assault and arson charges after a car chase through two counties on Friday.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Warner Robins Police arrested a 51-year-old man on aggravated assault and arson charges after they say he tried to set a car on fire with children inside and then led law enforcement on a chase through two counties on Friday. According to a Warner Robins Police Department news release, around 1 p.m., Napoleon Gray tried to…

Crews from Macon-Bibb, Georgia Power and Cox busy restoring services after Helene barreled through Middle Georgia

The gates at Amerson Park are closed because of expected flooding with the Ocmulgee River.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  The impacts of the storm spread across Bibb County.  Hundreds of businesses and residents in Macon woke up to no power Friday morning. As soon as the danger of Helene passed, crews from Macon-Bibb County and Georgia Power were sent out to handle storm damage. And, I went around the County to get a look at…

Two children in Washington County killed by fallen tree during Hurricane Helene

Deputies responded to a call after 4 a.m. on South Hospital Road on September 27.

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two children are dead after a tree fell through their house on Friday morning during Hurricane Helene, according to Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran. Deputies responded to a call after 4 a.m. on South Hospital Road on September 27. A tree fell through the house and trapped a 7-year-old boy and 4-year-old girl. The house…

Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers shares importance of checking on caregivers, preparing for natural disasters

Lezlie Poole is the manager overseeing emergency preparedness for family caregivers and says that caregivers need extra resources, especially as natural disasters continue. 

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers is a non-profit that helps promote caregivers’ health, strength, and resilience. Lezlie Poole is the manager overseeing emergency preparedness for family caregivers and says that caregivers need extra resources, especially as natural disasters continue. Poole says that family caregivers and the loved ones they serve are often overlooked in disaster relief…