Brentwood Academy Wins Giaa Aa State Championship
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Brentwood Academy Wins GIAA AA State Championship

The Brentwood Academy War Eagles (11-1, 5-0) won the GIAA AA State Football Championship Saturday night at the Beck Center 28-6 over Southwest Georgia Academy
Justin Dierkes,

STATESBORO, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – In the GIAA State Championships on Saturday, two of our teams made their respective title games. However, only one was able to walk away victorious. In game one of the day at Paulson Stadium, Brentwood Academy defeated Southwest Georgia Academy 28-6 in the GIAA AA State Championship. This caps off a huge turnaround season for…

Tattnall Square Academy Football Head Coach John Abernathy Resigns
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Tattnall Square Academy Football Head Coach John Abernathy Resigns

The Trojans Head Coach leaves the program after five seasons
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – On Friday, Tattnall Square Academy Athletics announced that the Head Trojans Football Coach John Abernathy will be stepping down from the program. Abernathy leaves Tattnall Square after five seasons with the Trojans where he had a 32-24 overall record. He will retain his position of Middle-Upper Principal with the Macon private school. Categories: Local Sports,…
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41NBC Thanksgiving Blood Drive set for this week

The blood drive will be from November 26 - 29 at various locations across Middle Georgia.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 41NBC Thanksgiving Blood Drive will take place November 26 through November 29 at various locations across Middle Georgia. The Red Cross says that there is a drop in blood donation appointments during the holiday season. Due to extreme heat over the Summer, Hurricane Helene, and Hurricane Milton, there is a large demand for blood donations….

Macon Regional Crimestoppers Seek Public’s Assistance To Capture Suspects
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Macon Regional Crimestoppers seek public’s assistance to capture suspects

Today's word of the day: Thanksgiving
Monica Diaz-Meek,

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?…

Fema Continues To Help After Hurricane Helene, Offering Assistance For Those In Need
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FEMA continues to help Georgia residents after Hurricane Helene, offering assistance for those in need

Discover how FEMA continues to support Georgia residents affected by Hurricane Helene through disaster recovery centers, individual assistance, and preparation for future disasters. Learn about the resources available for survivors.
Monica Diaz-Meek, 41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It has been nearly two months since Hurricane Helene impacted Middle Georgia, leaving behind significant devastation. As the community works to recover, FEMA has been on the ground providing essential support to survivors. From direct aid to preparing for the next disaster season, FEMA’s efforts are focused on helping individuals and families rebuild after the storm….
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Macon Volunteer Clinic receives $500,000 grant for renovations to new downtown clinic

McCard says the renovations are expected to be complet at the new downtown by March. It will be located at 770 Walnut Street.
Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Peyton Anderson Foundation gave Macon Volunteer Clinic a $500,000 grant for renovations to their new downtown clinic  location. Macon Volunteer Clinic Executive Director John McCard says this grant will help them with the renovations to their new downtown clinic. The clinic offers patients who work but cannot afford the high cost of healthcare, eye care,…
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Man shot in Warner Robins on Saturday, investigation underway

The Warner Robins Police Department responded to 200 Sonja Drive on November 23 at 9 a.m. in reference to a shooting.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was shot in Warner Robins on Saturday, according to a press release from the Warner Robins Police Department. The Warner Robins Police Department responded to 200 Sonja Drive on November 23 at 9 a.m. in reference to a shooting. Officers located the 34-year-old victim who has been shot in the abdomen. The victim…
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NewTown Macon President, CEO dead at 42

Josh Rogers became President and CEO of NewTown Macon in April of 2014.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

Courtesy: NewTown MaconMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The President and CEO of NewTown Macon died on Sunday from a cardiac emergency, according to Coroner Leon Jones. 42-year-old Josh Rogers collapsed while jogging on Second Street in Downtown Macon. A passerby performed CPR and EMS and fire department were notified about the incident. Rogers was pronounced dead after 5 p.m. at the…

The End Zone Highlights: Perry Hosts Eastside
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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.
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
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THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Johnson County welcomes Clinch County

Clinch County is heavily favored against the Trojans who are region champs.
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
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THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Northeast hosts Lamar County

This game is a matchup of run-heavy teams that rolled through the first round.
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
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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.
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
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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.
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
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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.
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
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Lineman of the Week: Dodge County High School

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 High School Football Logo
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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.
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
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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. 
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…

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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.
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
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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.
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…
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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.
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…

Braves Head Back To The Valley
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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
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…
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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.
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…

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Sunshine to stick around through the weekend

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…
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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.
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…