THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Macon County visits Crawford County

The Eagles (2-1) hadn't beaten Macon County since 2009. The Bulldogs (1-3) had lost three in a row after winning their season opener. 

ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon County Bulldogs traveled to Crawford County to take on the Eagles in Week 5 of The End Zone. The Eagles (2-2) hadn’t beaten Macon County since 2009. The Bulldogs (2-3) had lost three in a row after winning their season opener. Check out the highlights from J.B. Hawkins Sports Complex. Categories: End Zone, Local…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Howard welcomes Richmond Academy

The Musketeers (0-4, 0-2) had only scored 28 total points this season. The Huskies (2-2, 1-1) lost a close one to West Laurens last week, 28-27.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Howard Huskies hosted the Richmond Academy Musketeers in Week 5 of The End Zone. The Musketeers (0-4, 0-2) had only scored 28 total points this season. The Huskies (2-2, 1-1) lost a close one to West Laurens last week, 28-27. Bill Shanks has the highlights from Ed DeFore Sports Complex. Categories: End Zone, Local Sports,…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Mary Persons hosts Troup County

The Tigers (2-2, 1-1) had lost two in a row. The Bulldogs (3-1, 1-1) were scoring 40 points per game this season.

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mary Persons Bulldogs welcomed the Troup County Tigers to Dan Pitts Stadium at Mitchell Field Friday night. The Tigers (2-2, 1-1) had lost two in a row. The Bulldogs (3-1, 1-1) were scoring 40 points per game this season. This was the first meeting between the teams since 1957. Check out the highlights. Categories: End…

Lineman of the Week: Veterans High School

Tonight, we lift up and celebrate Flint Energies Power Lineman of the Week, Brennon Tyson, and high school football lineman, Bryan Williams Of Veterans 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

Crawford County Detention Officer turns himself in

Crawford County Sheriff Lewis Walker says Octavious King was placed on administrative leave with pay on September 4.

King (Crawford County Sheriff’s Office)ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –A Crawford County Detention Officer turned himself in on Friday after being accused of providing inmates with a cell phone and vapes in the jail. Crawford County Sheriff Lewis Walker says Octavious King was placed on administrative leave with pay on September 4, until an investigation was completed. He says during the investigation,…

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigating death of missing person found in Jonesboro

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a man who was reported missing on Wednesday and later found dead in Jonesboro.

Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a man who was reported missing on Wednesday and later found dead in Jonesboro. The investigation began when a missing person report was called into the Macon-Bibb E911 center at 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday.  On Thursday, deputies say they located the missing…

THE END ZONE SCOREBOARD: Scores from Week 5 of high school football

Here are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from Week 5.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from Week 5. (Catch all the highlights here.) Games featured on The End Zone: Perry 38 Veterans 0 Union Grove 14 Jones County 21 Troup County 24 Mary Persons 17 Richmond Academy 13 Howard 29 Macon County 33 Crawford County 7   Other scores: ACE 51 Wilkinson County…

Macon’s Sleep in Heavenly Peace chapter building beds for children, aiming for 100 by December

The Macon chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace started this year and currently serves two zip codes in Macon.

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The newly-formed Macon chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a non-profit organization dedicated to building beds for children in need, is hosting a build this Saturday at Fall Line Church. The chapter is the first in Middle Georgia, and is hoping to make sure every kid in Macon has a bed to sleep…

Cloudy and wet conditions continue through the weekend

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia will continue to see cloudy conditions with shower and storm opportunities this weekend. Georgia is stuck between two areas of low pressure: Francine’s remnants to the west, and an area being monitored for tropical development to the east.      Saturday will see higher thunderstorm odds as the influence of Francine’s remnants remains dominant….

Downtown Macon to get Muscogee translation signage

According to Macon-Bibb County, nearly 100 translation signs will be on streets in downtown Macon.

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Leaders from the Macon-Bibb County community and the Muscogee (Creek) Nation announced Friday, the addition of street signs in downtown Macon that will translate to the Creek language. Prior to Indian removal in the 1830’s, Macon-Bibb County and the Ocmulgee River was the capital of Muskogean culture. NewTown Macon CEO Josh Rogers, says…

WRPD: Man faces multiple charges after search warrant execution leads to narcotics seizure

The Warner Robins Police Department arrested a man on multiple drug trafficking charges after seizing narcotics on Thursday.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Police Department arrested a man on multiple drug trafficking charges after seizing narcotics on Thursday. According to a news release, members of the Narcotics Investigations Unit executed a search warrant at 100 Kinley Ann Court at 9 a.m. and seized a large amount of illegal drugs and firearms. Police identified the suspect…

Schools in Macon County closed after bullet holes found at high school

Macon County High School discovery leads to precautionary closure of all county schools

UPDATE: Schools in Macon County abruptly closed Friday morning after staff at Macon County High School discovered what appeared to be approximately 13 bullet holes on campus. The finding was made around 7:30 a.m., prompting immediate action and concern from school officials. Superintendent Mark Maynor told 41NBC’s Fiona King that upon their arrival, school staff quickly alerted law enforcement to…

UPDATE: No school for Taylor County School District Friday

A Taylor County student was arrested after making threats against the school system, according to law enforcement and school district officials. The threats, shared on social media, were reported to local law enforcement Wednesday night.

UPDATE (9/13): Taylor County’s football game, originally scheduled for Friday night, has been moved to Saturday at 1 p.m., according to a post on Taylor County High School’s Facebook page Friday. UPDATE (8:30 p.m.): The Taylor County School District says the district will be closed on Friday, September 13. In an update posted on the high school’s Facebook page, Superintendent…

Bibb deputies seek information after man dies following ‘physical altercation’

Deputies responded to a home in the 2400 block of Monroe Avenue just before midnight on September 6 after the E-911 Center received a call reporting a person down after a physical altercation.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man has died after being involved in a “physical altercation” last week. According to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release, deputies responded to a home in the 2400 block of Monroe Avenue just before midnight on September 6 after the E-911 Center received a call reporting a person down after a physical altercation. Deputies…

Sparta Police: Man arrested after threatening victims with gun, resisting arrest

Sparta Police arrested a man Wednesday morning after he threatened two people with a gun and led officers on a foot chase before resisting arrest, according to a news release from Chief Tommie Walker, Jr.

Demetre Lawrence (Photo: Sparta Police Department)SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Sparta Police arrested a man Wednesday morning after he threatened two people with a gun and led officers on a foot chase before resisting arrest, according to a news release from Chief Tommie Walker, Jr. Police say around 9:25 a.m., a witness entered the Sparta Police Department and reported that 35-year-old…

Mayor’s Literacy Alliance launches month-long Literacy Celebration in Macon-Bibb County

"The whole purpose of the week is to stress the significance of the importance of literacy," MBMLA Executive Director Jim Montgomery said.

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb Mayor’s Literacy Alliance (MBMLA) started its first-ever month-long Literacy Celebration with a luncheon unveiling a two-generation strategic plan to improve literacy throughout the county. Central High School’s String Quartet, led by Jerry Tolbert, played music as community leaders gathered to start the celebration. “Macon-Bibb Mayor’s Literacy Alliance has adopted a two…

Francine’s remnants to bring more storms tonight/tomorrow

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – More rain will be possible tonight with widespread scattered storms expected tomorrow afternoon and evening. This Evening Skies will remain overcast around the region, however there should be a window without rain through suppertime and into tonight. Rain chances tonight should be limited to some isolated showers, however the western counties of Middle Georgia could see…

UPDATE: Driver identified in deadly I-16 crash, lanes reopen

According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the crash happened just before 1:30.

UPDATE: (4 p.m.) – The driver killed in the deadly crash has been identified as 42-year-old Keith Bridgett of South Carolina, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say all lanes on I-16 have been reopened. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One person is dead after a crash on Interstate 16 east Thursday afternoon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s…

Society Garden hosting its first country festival this weekend

'The Country and Western Fest' starts Saturday at 12 p.m.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Society Garden is set to host its inaugural Country and Western Fest on Saturday, September 14. The event will take place at The Society Garden, located at 2389 Ingleside Avenue in Macon, and will run from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Event Organizer Hunter Pettis stopped by 41NBC to share details about the exciting day….

Joshua’s Wish: 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run set for Saturday, September 21

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and Joshua's Wish is hosting its 15th annual 15K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and Joshua’s Wish is hosting its 15th annual 15K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run. The race is Saturday, September 21. The 5K Run/Walk starts at 8 a.m., and the Kids Fun Run starts at 9 a.m. The event will be held at Tattnall Square Park, which is located at 1155…

Macon Regional Crimestoppers needs public’s assistance to capture these suspects

Today's word of the day : Forgiveness

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?…

Veterans Warhawks prepare to take flight against cross-county rival

Veterans will look for its first win of the season in its first home game of the year against the Perry Panthers on Friday night in our Game of the Week on The End Zone.

KATHLEEN, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Veterans will look for its first win of the season in its first home game of the year against the Perry Panthers (2-1) on Friday night in our Game of the Week on The End Zone. Under third-year head coach Josh Ingram, these 0-3 Warhawks have faced some challenges the last two seasons; the program…

Warner Robins’ Skyler Williams named GHSF Daily State Player of the Week

Warner Robins senior QB Skyler Williams has earned the GHSF Daily State Player of the Week nod for his Week Four performance in the Demons' 54-44 win over Houston County.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins senior quarterback Skyler Williams has been selected by Georgia High School Football Daily as the State Player of the Week for Week Four of the high school football season. Williams put up more than 300 total yards and scored four total touchdowns (151 passing yards, one passing touchdown, 154 yards rushing, and…

UPDATE: Hilltop Elementary School cleared, no threat found

The Houston County Sheriff's Office says Hilltop Elementary School was cleared and no threat was found.

UPDATE (8:30 p.m.): The Houston County Sheriff’s Office says Hilltop Elementary School was cleared and no threat was found. According to a news release, the E-911 Center received a call that someone had a gun outside the school. The sheriff’s office, along with officers from the Warner Robins Police Department, responded to the scene. Law enforcement is now investigating how…