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Coroner: Wesleyan cross country athlete dies after cardiac arrest

Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones says a Wesleyan College student-athlete has died after going into cardiac arrest on Saturday.

September 22, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Wesleyan College student-athlete died Saturday after going into cardiac arrest, according to Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones. Jones identified the student-athlete as 23-year-old Nefertari Holston of Dothan, Alabama. Jones says Holston was pronounced dead at 10 a.m. Saturday at Atrium Health Navicent. “The entire Wesleyan Community is deeply saddened by the death of one of our…

Lineman of the Week: Northeast High School

September 20, 2024

David Tufts,

Tonight, we lift up and celebrate Flint Energies Power Lineman of the Week, Austin Webb, and high school football lineman, Isaiah Stubbs of Northeast 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: FPD hosts Westfield in our Game of the Week

The Hornets (3-2) beat Tiftarea last week, 21-14. The Vikings (5-1) were scoring 23.6 points per game while the defense was only giving up 8.4 points per game this season.

September 20, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Westfield Hornets went on the road to take on the FPD Vikings in our Game of the Week on The End Zone in Week 6. The Hornets (3-2) beat Tiftarea last week, 21-14. The Vikings (5-1) were scoring 23.6 points per game while the defense was only giving up 8.4 points per game this season….

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: ACE travels to Northeast

The Gryphons (3-2, 2-2) had lost the last two games against Northeast, including last season, 52-26. The Raiders (4-1, 4-0) had won three straight since losing their season opener.

September 20, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Northeast Raiders welcomed the ACE Gryphons to Thompson Stadium on Friday night. The Gryphons (3-2, 2-2) had lost the last two games against Northeast, including last season, 52-26. The Raiders (4-1, 4-0) had won three straight since losing their season opener. Here’s Tucker Sargent with the highlights. Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: ACE…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Mount de Sales welcomes Central Fellowship

The Lancers (1-5) lost to Rock Springs Christian last week. They were only scoring 9.4 points per game this season. The Cavaliers (3-3) had lost two straight but had one more win this season than they did in all of 2023.

September 20, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mount de Sales Cavaliers hosted the Central Fellowship Lancers in Week 6 on The End Zone. The Lancers (1-5) lost to Rock Springs Christian last week. They were only scoring 9.4 points per game this season. The Cavaliers (3-3) had lost two straight but had one more win this season than they did in all…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Northside visits Peach County

The Eagles (2-3) beat Peach County last season, 28-17. The Trojans (4-1) had won two in a row while scoring 39 points per game, while only giving up 21 points per game. They were ranked #4 in AAA.

September 20, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Peach County Trojans welcomed the Northside Eagles to Trojan Stadium on Friday night. The Eagles (2-3) beat Peach County last season, 28-17. The Trojans (4-1) had won two in a row while scoring 39 points per game, while only giving up 21 points per game. They were ranked #4 in AAA. Check out the…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Southwest battles Central

The Chargers (0-5, 0-4) were shut out last season by Southwest, 37-0. The team had only scored a total of 18 points this season. The Patriots (2-3, 2-2) were allowing 36.7 points per game this season.

September 20, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Central Chargers took on the Southwest Patriots at Ed Defore Sports Complex on Friday night. The Chargers (0-5, 0-4) were shut out last season by Southwest, 37-0. The team had only scored a total of 18 points this season. The Patriots (2-3, 2-2) were allowing 36.7 points per game this season. Bill Shanks has the…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Veterans travels to Warner Robins

The Warhawks (0-5) had lost 10 straight games and were 0-8 all-time against Warner Robins. The Demons (4-1) had won three straight and were ranked #6 in GHSA Class AAAA.

September 20, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Demons hosted the Veterans Warhawks in Week 6 of The End Zone. The Warhawks (0-5) had lost 10 straight games and were 0-8 all-time against Warner Robins. The Demons (4-1) had won three straight and were ranked #6 in GHSA Class AAAA. Here are the highlights from McConnell-Talbert Stadium. Categories: End Zone,…

Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance to speak in Macon Thursday

Republican Vice Presidential nominee Senator JD Vance will deliver remarks at the Edgar H. Wilson Convention Center at the Macon Centreplex on Thursday, September 26, according to a news release from the Trump campaign.

September 20, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

MGNMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Republican Vice Presidential nominee Senator JD Vance will deliver remarks at the Edgar H. Wilson Convention Center at the Macon Centreplex on Thursday, September 26, according to a news release from the Trump campaign. Doors will open at 10 a.m. ahead of the start of Vance’s remarks at 1 p.m. Vance is expected to speak about…

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Toddlers hospitalized, parents arrested after Macon welfare check

The parents of two small children are in custody, and the children are hospitalized, after the children were found with injuries on Thursday.

September 20, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Photos: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The parents of two small children are in custody, and the children are hospitalized, after the children were found with injuries on Thursday. According to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release, deputies responded to a home on Del Park off Napier Avenue on Thursday morning to perform a welfare check on…

THE END ZONE SCOREBOARD: Scores from Week 6 of high school football

Here are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from Week 6.

September 20, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from Week 6. (Catch all the highlights here.) Games featured on The End Zone: Westfield 23 FPD 28 Northside 7 Peach County 50 Veterans 10 Warner Robins 41 Central 6 Southwest 45 Central Fellowship 7 Mount de Sales 31 ACE 0 Northeast 46 Other scores: Bleckley County…

Fresh Food Act of 2024 aims to reduce food insecurity, help farmers across Georgia

Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) says the bill will give tax credits to grocery stores that open in underserved communities.

September 20, 2024

Taylor Gilchrist,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) was in Macon Friday, to announce the Fresh Food Act of 2024. It’s a new bill geared toward increasing fresh food access across Georgia. If passed, it will give tax credits to grocery stores that open in underserved communities, including in all 120 Georgia counties that are classified as rural by the…

Trainer explains importance of weight lifting while taking weight loss drugs

Personal trainer, Dylan Floyd, says that taking Ozempic or other GLP-1 drugs can lead to rapid weight loss, which can sometimes mean the loss of muscle mass.

September 20, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Weight loss medications are on the rise and Planet Fitness is stressing the importance of maintaining your physical strength and fitness throughout the process. Personal trainer, Dylan Floyd, says that taking Ozempic or other GLP-1 drugs can lead to rapid weight loss, which can sometimes mean the loss of muscle mass. Floyd says that working out…

Rosa Parks Square renovations underway after years of planning

The park upgrades are expected to be completed by next April.

September 19, 2024

Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County leaders officially broke ground on the Rosa Parks Square renovation on Thursday after more than a decade of planning. Activists and elected officials have shared ideas for the future of Rosa Parks Square in downtown Macon. A new luminary wall honoring county contributors is part of the $2.5 million renovation plan….

GDC: Telfair State Prison inmate dies after altercation

Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) Director of Communications Joan Heath says Eric Whitehead, who was serving life with parole for murder out of Richmond County, died on Wednesday.

September 19, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Whitehead (Georgia Department of Corrections)MCRAE-HELENA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Telfair State Prison inmate has died following an altercation with another inmate. Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) Director of Communications Joan Heath says Eric Whitehead, who was serving life with parole for murder out of Richmond County, died on Wednesday. According to Heath, his body will be turned over to the…

Perry Players Community Theatre to perform ‘Driving Miss Daisy’

Director, Hunter Hufnagel, says Alfred Uhry’s timely tale of an unlikely friendship forged in the New South endures today.

September 19, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Perry Players Community Theatre is performing “Driving Miss Daisy” from September 26 to October 6. Director, Hunter Hufnagel, says Alfred Uhry’s timely tale of an unlikely friendship forged in the New South endures today. “Set in a city experiencing a renaissance, these three characters take us on a twenty-five-year journey through time along the streets…

Temperatures climb into the weekend

September 19, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Highs will push into the 90s for parts of Middle Georgia starting Friday afternoon. This Evening Partly cloudy skies from the afternoon should see a decent amount of clearing through the evening hours. A stray shower cannot be ruled out, but there is the possibility that no rain occurs. Overnight will be mostly clear as lows…

Macon Pride 2024 lineup announced

This is the fifth year of the 11-day event.

September 19, 2024

Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Pride 2024 begins Friday. This is the fifth year of the 11-day event. Co-founder of Macon Pride and Chair of Special Events, DeMarcus Beckham, says it’s a family-friendly celebration. This year’s line-up starts with “Storytellers, Macon Live: Pride Edition.” It’s happening Friday at 6 p.m. in the Serenity Entertainment Complex on Poplar Street. “We as…

5 arrested for multiple drug charges after being pulled over in Fort Valley, investigation underway

Officers say they found marijuana, 2 stolen firearms, a box containing sandwich bags, and a digital scale during the traffic stop.

September 19, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Five people from Warner Robins were arrested for multiple drug charges after being stopped for driving without headlights in Fort Valley, according to the Fort Valley Police Department. According to Chief of Police DJ Flores, officers were patrolling the area of State University Drive at Jones Alley on September 18 at 1:48 a.m. Officers saw a…

Game Of The Week Preview 6: Westfield Hornets

Westfield looks to upset FPD Homecoming in our Game of the Week

The Westfield School Hornets (3-1) prepare to face the FPD Vikings (4-1) for the first time in 15 years in our Game of the Week matchup for Week six of the high school football season

September 19, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

PERRY, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Westfield School, and second year Head Coach Chad Campbell, are leading the 3-1 Hornets squad into battle against the reigning GIAA AAAA State Champions, the 4-1 FPD Vikings. Coming off back to back 5-6 seasons, this Westfield squad is much improved behind Coach Campbell’s schematics. This Hornets team has scored an average of 38…

Macon man files lawsuit against Macon-Bibb County after demolition of home

Arnold's lawsuit accuses Macon-Bibb County of retaliation, claiming officials sped up the process of demolishing the home after Arnold increased efforts to avoid it.

September 18, 2024

Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County homeowner Eric Arnold has filed a lawsuit against the county after his house on Sunnydale Drive was torn down. Arnold says he purchased his house in 2022, hoping to repair it and turn it into a future home for his children or a rental property. He says he has worked as…

Hispanic Heritage Month: NotiVision Georgia, Macon-Bibb County to host Hispanic Festival

The festival is September 21 at Carolyn Crayton Park from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

September 18, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – NotiVision Georgia and Macon-Bibb County are set to host the 3rd annual Macon-Bibb Hispanic Festival to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. The festival is September 21 at Carolyn Crayton Park from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. NotiVision Georgia Chief Operating Officer, Elizabeth Almena, says the event is free and open to the community. Public Relations Specialist…

Abandoned area to be re-imagined in Pleasant Hill Historic District

“This abandoned area will once again live as a center of the community, and that is truly what makes today a great day for Macon-Bibb County,” Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller said.

September 18, 2024

Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller, along with Macon Housing Authority CEO Mike Austin and Erion Smith from the Pleasant Hill Neighborhood Organization (PHNO), announced the Re-imagine Civic Commons Project in the Pleasant Hill Historic District on Wednesday. The project aims to re-imagine one of the abandoned areas in the district, near the corner…

More sun expected Thursday

September 18, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – More sunshine will take over the Peach State to finish the week as the remnants of Tropical Depression Eight break down. This Evening It’s been a mostly cloudy day around Middle Georgia, but some sun is coming through in the afternoon and evening. This evening a few more clouds will clear out, but scattered clouds will…

Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones says a Wesleyan College student-athlete has died after going into cardiac arrest on Saturday.

The Hornets (3-2) beat Tiftarea last week, 21-14. The Vikings (5-1) were scoring 23.6 points per game while the defense was only giving up 8.4 points per game this season.

The Gryphons (3-2, 2-2) had lost the last two games against Northeast, including last season, 52-26. The Raiders (4-1, 4-0) had won three straight since losing their season opener.

The Lancers (1-5) lost to Rock Springs Christian last week. They were only scoring 9.4 points per game this season. The Cavaliers (3-3) had lost two straight but had one more win this season than they did in all of 2023.

The Eagles (2-3) beat Peach County last season, 28-17. The Trojans (4-1) had won two in a row while scoring 39 points per game, while only giving up 21 points per game. They were ranked #4 in AAA.

The Chargers (0-5, 0-4) were shut out last season by Southwest, 37-0. The team had only scored a total of 18 points this season. The Patriots (2-3, 2-2) were allowing 36.7 points per game this season.

The Warhawks (0-5) had lost 10 straight games and were 0-8 all-time against Warner Robins. The Demons (4-1) had won three straight and were ranked #6 in GHSA Class AAAA.

Republican Vice Presidential nominee Senator JD Vance will deliver remarks at the Edgar H. Wilson Convention Center at the Macon Centreplex on Thursday, September 26, according to a news release from the Trump campaign.

The parents of two small children are in custody, and the children are hospitalized, after the children were found with injuries on Thursday.

Here are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from Week 6.

Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) says the bill will give tax credits to grocery stores that open in underserved communities.

Personal trainer, Dylan Floyd, says that taking Ozempic or other GLP-1 drugs can lead to rapid weight loss, which can sometimes mean the loss of muscle mass.

The park upgrades are expected to be completed by next April.

Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) Director of Communications Joan Heath says Eric Whitehead, who was serving life with parole for murder out of Richmond County, died on Wednesday.

Director, Hunter Hufnagel, says Alfred Uhry’s timely tale of an unlikely friendship forged in the New South endures today.

This is the fifth year of the 11-day event.

Officers say they found marijuana, 2 stolen firearms, a box containing sandwich bags, and a digital scale during the traffic stop.

The Westfield School Hornets (3-1) prepare to face the FPD Vikings (4-1) for the first time in 15 years in our Game of the Week matchup for Week six of the high school football season

Arnold's lawsuit accuses Macon-Bibb County of retaliation, claiming officials sped up the process of demolishing the home after Arnold increased efforts to avoid it.

The festival is September 21 at Carolyn Crayton Park from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

“This abandoned area will once again live as a center of the community, and that is truly what makes today a great day for Macon-Bibb County,” Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller said.

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