Macon Touchdown Club Players of the Week: Week Three

The Macon Touchdown Club has announced its three players of the week for Week Three of the high school football season.

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Touchdown Club has announced its three players of the week for Week Three of the high school football season. Back of the Week: Westside junior quarterback James Neville – 11/23 passing completions for 319 total yards and 5 touchdowns in his team’s 56-31 loss to Westover. Lineman of the Week: Mount De Sales…

High school football schedule changes: Games moved to Thursday

Some Middle Georgia High School football games have been rescheduled to Thursday night due to the chance of inclement weather on Friday

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Some Middle Georgia High School football games have been moved to Thursday night to avoid any weather interruptions Friday night. East Laurens and Central will play Thursday at 7 p.m. at Ed Defore Sports Complex in Macon. Jefferson County will play Northeast Thursday at 7 p.m. at Thompson Stadium in Macon. Bleckley County will now…

Macon-Bibb Board of Elections prepares for National Voter Registration Day

The nonpartisan holiday is September 17 and aims to register voters in time ahead of the upcoming election. 

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb Board of Elections is preparing for National Voter Registration Day. The nonpartisan holiday is September 17 and aims to register voters in time ahead of the upcoming election. Macon-Bibb Board of Elections Supervisor, Tom Gillon, says he wants to register as many voters as possible. Gillon says the 2020 election brought in a major…

Georgia National Fair to host Annual Fair Food Drive, fair food coupons available for donors

The Fairgrounds will be accepting non-perishable food donations in exchange for fair food coupons.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia National Fair is partnering with the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank for the 3rd Annual Fair Food Drive. The Fair Food Drive will be September 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Georgia Grown Pavilion at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter. The Fairgrounds will be accepting non-perishable food donations in exchange…

Carl D. Thomas Boys and Girls Club terminates services after another burglary

Despite various security efforts over the years, club leaders say they've faced incident after incident, and they believe professionals were involved in the most recent burglary.

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Carl D. Thomas Boys & Girls Club on Bloomfield Road says it has terminated all programs and services after falling victim to another burglary. Despite various security efforts over the years, club leaders say they’ve faced incident after incident, and they believe professionals were involved in the most recent burglary, during which copper…

More clouds Thursday; rain chances begin to climb

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A low pressure system creeping along the Gulf Coast will bring clouds and some rain to Middle Georgia starting Thursday. This Evening What has been a sunny Wednesday for Middle Georgia will give way to cloudier conditions overnight. Clouds have already begun to arrive in the southern counties and will continue further north this evening. While…

Visit Macon announces acquisition of Rock Candy Tours

"We're excited about that opportunity, and we're excited about what it means for not only tourism, but for growth of our community," Visit Macon CEO Gary Wheat said.

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Visit Macon announced the acquisition of Rock Candy Tours on Wednesday. It’s now officially called Rock Candy Tours powered by Visit Macon. Co-founders Jessica Walden and Jamie Weatherford have handed over the business after 13 years due to overwhelming demand with the hope that Visit Macon can continue the work and take the…

Museum of Arts and Sciences prepares for Georgia Day

Georgia Day activities are included with regular admission. Museum members get in for free.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Museum of Arts and Sciences is hosting Georgia Day. The event will be September 7 and is open to the community. STEAM Curator, Lauren Dean, says there will be food trucks and local vendors in the picnic area and pavillion. There will also be ‘Train Talks’ at the Caboose from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m….

Speed enforcement changes begin next week in four Bibb County school zones

New speed cameras will soon be active in four new school zones in Bibb County.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  New speed cameras will soon be active in four new school zones in Bibb County. Beginning September 9, speed cameras at Vineville Academy of the Arts on Vineville Avenue and Heritage Elementary School on Thomaston Road will be used to issue speeding tickets in school zones. In addition, speed cameras have been added to Academy for…

UPDATE: Monroe County crossing guard hit, driver says he didn’t see her

The crossing guard was taken to a Macon hospital to be monitored.

UPDATE (12:10 P.M.)  A crossing guard was hit Wednesday morning by a car outside of T.G. Scott Elementary School  according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. It happened at roughly 7:31 a.m. on Thornton Road. A truck driving down Thornton road hit the crossing guard on her left side. The driver told the sheriff’s office that the sun was directly…

Mercer looks to continue consistency heading into Week 2

The Mercer Bears look to continue their success this week with a road trip to Bethune-Cookman.

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mercer Bears are coming off a 63-10 win last Thursday night over Presbyterian. During Tuesday afternoon’s weekly press conference, head coach Mike Jacobs spoke about the success the team had on all sides of the ball Thursday. “I felt like it was a three-phase victory where we did some really good things in all…

ACE aims to remain perfect in region play, hosts Dodge County Friday

The Ace Gryphons (2-0) look to stay perfect on the season, and in region play, as they host the Dodge County Indians (2-0) in our Week 4 Game of the Week.

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The ACE Gryphons are in just their seventh season as a football program. Third-year coach Keith Hatcher is 18-6 so far and is looking to continue to build on that record as the season continues. Right now, his Gryphons are 2-0 overall, and more importantly, 2-0 in the new 10-team Region 2-A-I. ACE is preparing…

UPDATE: Man reported missing in Monroe County found dead, investigation underway

Douglas Lawson, a man reported missing over the weekend in Monroe County, has been found dead.

Douglas Lawson (Photo: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (9/3/24): Douglas Lawson, a man reported missing over the weekend in Monroe County, has been found dead. “Unfortunately, it was not the outcome that we had hoped for as he was found deceased,” the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office posted on Facebook Tuesday. “His death is currently under investigation.” “Please keep his family in…

Partly cloudy but still cooler Wednesday

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It will be less gloomy outside Wednesday as temperatures stay in the 80s. This Evening   A mostly cloudy afternoon will give way to a partly cloudy night around Middle Georgia. It’s been breezy with northeasterly winds blowing at 10-15 mph, gusting up to around 20 mph. Those winds will continue through this evening and tonight….

City of Warner Robins to host International City Experience

Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick says this event will feature more than two dozen countries. 

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Warner Robins is set to host the International City Experience. The event will be September 27 at Perkins Ball Field from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick says this event will feature more than two dozen countries. There will be live entertainment such as the Lion Dance by Chien…

Macon Water Authority lifts boil water advisory for Bibb, Monroe counties

Customers should flush all faucets for at least two minutes before using them for drinking or food preparation.

Photo: Macon Water Authority MWA map UPDATE (9/3/24): The boil water advisory issued for Macon-Bibb County and Monroe County has been lifted, according to the Macon Water Authority. The Macon Water Authority issued the following statement: “Following thorough testing and analysis, the water has been confirmed safe for all uses, and customers may now resume normal water usage without the…

Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores (August 26-30, 2024)

This week's Restaurant Report Card provides the latest food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, August 26 and Friday, August 30, 2024.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — This week’s Restaurant Report Card provides the latest food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, August 26 and Friday, August 30, 2024. Understanding the scores Scores 69 and below (unsatisfactory): Highlighted in red. Scores 70-99 (satisfactory): Displayed in black. Scores…

More than 1,800 participate in 47th annual Macon Labor Day Road Race

The race started at 7:30 at the Vineville and Pio Nono Avenue intersection.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Runners and walkers gathered early Monday morning for the 47th Macon Labor Day Race. The race started at 7:30 at the Vineville and Pio Nono Avenue intersection. “The first three runners came in at just under 15 minutes, which is an amazingly fast time,” Macon Tracks Running Club race director F.M. Barron said. “We’ve had great attendance…

Cooler temperatures and more cloud cover coming to Middle Georgia

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mostly cloudy skies are likely Tuesday around Middle Georgia on the backside of a slow moving cold front. This Evening Partly cloudy skies are what most of Middle Georgia has seen this afternoon with heat indices pushing into the triple digits. The southeastern half of the region is also seeing some isolated storms. These will continue…

Lineman of the Week: Northside High School

Tonight, we lift up and celebrate Flint Energies Power Lineman of the Week, Chris Callier, and high school football lineman, Chastan Brown of Northside 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 HIGHLIGHTS: Warner Robins battles Northside in our Game of the Week

The Demons (1-1) beat the Eagles 39-35 last season and led the series 41-25. The Eagles (2-0) beat Baldwin last week and Eagle's Landing in week one. They were looking to snap a seven-game losing streak in this series.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Demons faced the Northside Eagles Friday night in one of the state’s biggest rivalries. The Demons (1-1) beat the Eagles 39-35 last season and led the series 41-25. The Eagles (2-0) beat Baldwin last week and Eagle’s Landing in week one.  They were looking to snap a seven-game losing streak in this…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Houston County travels to Perry

The Bears (2-0) beat Perry 42-35 last season and led the series 7-5. The Panthers (2-0) had lost two in a row to Houston County.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Houston County Bears went on the road to take on the Perry Panthers in week three of The End Zone. The Bears (2-0) beat Perry 42-35 last season and led the series 7-5. The Panthers (2-0) had lost two in a row to Houston County. Here are the highlights from Herb St. John Stadium. Categories:…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Jones County welcomes Hampton

The Greyhounds (2-0) beat Woodland-Stockbridge last week and had scored 89 points in their first two games. The Hornets (1-1) beat Luella in their opening game before falling to at Stockbridge last week, 31-21.

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Jones County Greyhounds hosted the Hampton Hornets at Greyhound Field on Friday night. The Greyhounds (2-0) beat Woodland-Stockbridge last week and had scored 89 points in their first two games. The Hornets (1-1) beat Luella in their opening game before falling to at Stockbridge last week, 31-21. Here are the highlights.   Categories: End Zone,…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Dublin visits Southwest

The Fighting Irish (2-0) beat East Laurens 66-26 last week. The Patriots (0-2), who lost to Northeast 36-14 in week two, last played Dublin in 2019. Dublin led the all-time series 5-1.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Southwest Patriots hosted the Dublin Fighting Irish at Thompson Stadium in week three of The End Zone. The Fighting Irish (2-0) beat East Laurens 66-26 last week. The Patriots (0-2), who lost to Northeast 36-14 in week two, last played Dublin in 2019. Dublin led the all-time series 5-1. Tucker Sargent has the highlights. Categories:…