Perry Defeats Wayne County 56 7 In Region 1 Aaaa Play
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Perry defeats Wayne County 56-7 in Region 1-AAAA play

The Perry Panthers (5-2) hosted a home game tonight against the Wayne County Yellow Jackets (0-7) and won 56-7
Justin Dierkes,

PERRY, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Monday night in Perry, the Panthers defeated Wayne County 56-7 in region play. The Panthers were coming off their first region victory of the season last week when they won 80-47 over New Hampstead. Perry has a bye week this week. The Panthers will host Ware County in another Region 1-AAAA game October 18. Check…

Wayne County Football Team Steps Up To Help Community After Hurricane Helene
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Perry community comes together to help Wayne County after Hurricane Helene

Perry faithful made the away game for Wayne County feel a little bit more like home
Justin Dierkes,

PERRY, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Perry community came together Monday afternoon to help Wayne County.  The Wayne County football team was scheduled to host the Perry Panthers in a Region 1-AAAA game. However, due to the damage left from Hurricane Helene, this region game was rescheduled to Monday in Perry at Herb St. John Stadium. So, with all the…

Macon Td Club Players Of The Week For Week 8
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Macon Touchdown Club Players of the Week: Week 8

Macon TD Club named their players of the week for Week 8 Monday
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Touchdown Club Players of the Week for Week 8 are: Back of the Week: Jaivon Solomon, Senior Wide Receiver/Kick Returner for Jones County. Jaivon had 6 receptions for 126 yards, 3 receiving touchdowns. He returned a 94 yard kickoff for a touchdown. On the night, he accounted for 220 yards and 4 touchdowns…

Mercer Talks About How This Team Ranks Among Past Teams In The Bears Program
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Mercer University Football prepares for Princeton

The Mercer Bears prepare for their first ever matchup against Princeton University, while ranking this 2024 Bears team among all-time Mercer teams in the program
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mercer University Bears football team just came off a bye week. They now prepare to face the Ivy League Princeton University for the first time ever in program history. This Bears team is undefeated at 5-0 and is off to the best start in program history. It’s also the highest ranked Mercer team ever….

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Hurricane Helene recovery efforts continue in Telfair County

According to the EMA, roughly 40% of Telfair County residents were still without power Monday.
Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MCRAE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Telfair County was one of the hardest hit by Hurricane Helene in Middle Georgia. Elected officials and volunteers across the community are working to help those still without power. “When I say there wasn’t a street or a road in Telfair County that didn’t have a tree or damage on it, that was…
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UPDATE: Missing Warner Robins couple found safe

Mattie Brown and Isadore Brown have been located and both are safe, according to an update Monday night from Warner Robins Police.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

UPDATE (8:15 p.m.): Mattie Brown and Isadore Brown have been located and both are safe, according to an update Monday night from Warner Robins Police. ORIGINAL STORY (3:19 p.m.): WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Police Department is asking for the community’s help locating a missing couple. 73-year-old Mattie Brown and 74-year-old Isadore Brown were staying at the…

Macon Regional Crimestoppers Searching For Suspects
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Macon Regional Crimestoppers searching for suspects

Today's word of the day: Obey
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? Jason…

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Deputies: Woman arrested after firing gun near ‘crowded sidewalk’ in downtown Macon

Bibb County deputies say a 26-year-old woman is in custody after firing a gun near a crowded sidewalk in downtown Macon early Saturday.
Tucker Sargent,

Zariah Ashayla Johnson (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County deputies say a 26-year-old woman is in custody after firing a gun near a crowded sidewalk in downtown Macon early Saturday. According to the sheriff’s office, Zariah Ashayla Johnson, who was armed with a Glock, was located in an alleyway. “When she saw deputies, she tried to…
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17-year-old arrested for armed robbery in Fort Valley, police searching for additional suspect

Deputies were dispatched on October 5 to the 100 block of Molette Street at approximately 12:44 a.m. about a person being shot. 
Monica Diaz-Meek,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 17-year-old was arrested for armed robbery, according to a press release from the Fort Valley Police Department.  Deputies were dispatched on October 5 to the 100 block of Molette Street at approximately 12:44 a.m. about a person being shot.  Deputies found Isaiah Greer with a gunshot wound and he was transported to a hospital…

Lineman Of The Week: Perry High School
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Lineman of the Week: Perry High School

David Tufts,

Tonight, we lift up and celebrate Flint Energies Power Lineman of the Week, Stevie Arrington, and high school football lineman, Ashlon Ashley of Perry 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: Stratford Travels To Fpd
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THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Stratford travels to FPD

The Stratford Eagles visited the FPD Vikings in a region matchup with first place on the line.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Stratford Eagles visited the FPD Vikings in a region matchup with first place on the line. The Eagles (6-2, 1-1) were scoring 35 points per game this year and led the overall series against FPD, 25-22. The Vikings (7-1, 2-0) beat Stratford 35-6 last season. FPD was scoring 27 points per game, while only giving…

The End Zone Highlights: Northside Battles Houston County In Our Game Of The Week
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THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Northside battles Houston County in our Game of the Week

The Northside Eagles went across town to take on the Houston County Bears in our Game of the Week on The End Zone.
Clayton Poulnott,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Northside Eagles went across town to take on the Houston County Bears in our Game of the Week on The End Zone. The Eagles (2-5, 0-2) had lost four in a row coming into the game, but led the overall series against Houston County 21-5. The Bears (6-1, 2-0) beat Northside last season 42-14….

The End Zone Highlights: Tattnall Visits Mount De Sales
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THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Tattnall visits Mount de Sales

Tattnall (5-1) led the overall series against Mount de Sales 36-10. The Cavaliers (3-5, 0-2) lost their region opener 45-3 to FPD. The team was only scoring 19 points per game.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Tattnall Trojans went on the road to take on the Mount de Sales Cavaliers in Week 8 of The End Zone. It was the region opener for the Trojans (5-1), who had not played since September 13 due to a bye week and Hurricane Helene. Tattnall led the overall series against Mount de Sales 36-10….

The End Zone Highlights: Jones County Hosts Mcdonough
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THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Jones County hosts McDonough

The Greyhounds (5-2, 4-2) were scoring 27 points per game this season. The Warhawks (0-6, 0-5) were giving up 41 points per game.
Clayton Poulnott,

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Greyhounds welcomed the McDonough Warhawks to Greyhound Field on Friday night in Week 8 of The End Zone. The Greyhounds (5-2, 4-2) were scoring 27 points per game this season. The Warhawks (0-6, 0-5) were giving up 41 points per game. Tucker Sargent has the highlights. Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags:…

The End Zone Highlights: Warner Robins Hosts Benedictine
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THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Warner Robins hosts Benedictine

The Demons (5-2, 1-1) were ranked #6 in AAAA. The Cadets (4-2, 2-0) were ranked #3 in AAAA.
Clayton Poulnott,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Demons hosted the Benedictine Cadets at McConnell-Talbert Stadium on Friday night. The Demons (5-2, 1-1) were ranked #6 in AAAA. The Cadets (4-2, 2-0) were ranked #3 in AAAA. Bill Shanks has the highlights. Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Benedictine Cadets, Bill Shanks, high school football, McConnell-Talbert Stadium, warner robins…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, Politics

Team Trump Bus Tour rallies voters in Macon

With just 32 days until the Nov. 5 presidential election, polling data shows a tight race between Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – “Team Trump” launched a three-day bus tour across Georgia on Friday, with supporters gathering at Bibb County Republican Party headquarters for the Macon stop. With just 32 days until the Nov. 5 presidential election, polling data shows a tight race between Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, both on the national level and…

The End Zone High School Football Logo
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THE END ZONE SCOREBOARD: Scores from Week 8 of high school football

Here are Middle Georgia's high school football scores from Week 8.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from Week 8. (Catch all the highlights here.) Games featured on The End Zone: Northside 22 Houston County 63 Stratford 14 FPD 28 Tattnall 31 Mount de Sales 18 Benedictine 35 Warner Robins 21 McDonough 26 Jones County 47 Other scores: Veterans 10 Thomas County Central 61 Perry…
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Macon Bacon, First Quality partner to donate diapers to local non-profit

Macon Bacon President, Brandon Raphael, says the team decided to partner with First Quality and donate diapers to Mother's Nest.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Bacon and First Quality have partnered together to help Mother’s Nest. Mother’s Nest is a local non-profit that assists young mothers to prevent maternal mortality and severe morbidity among black mothers in Macon and Middle Georgia. Mother’s Nest aims to help low-income, single families that need assistance. Macon Bacon President, Brandon Raphael, says the team…

Miss Black Georgia Usa Pageant Aims To Promote Empowerment
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Miss Black Georgia USA Pageant aims to promote empowerment

Van Dyke says this pageant is "a platform for black women to be able to compete and be authentically and genuinely themselves".
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Miss Black Georgia USA Pageant aims to unite and promote empowerment for young women. Executive Director of the Miss Black Georgia USA Pageant, Alexandria Van Dyke, says this pageant began about 35 years ago. Van Dyke says this pageant is “a platform for black women to be able to compete and be authentically and genuinely…

478 Music Awards To Honor Local Musicians
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478 Music Awards to honor local musicians

Co-founder of the 478 Music Awards, Snap, says this event is a time for local artists to come together and support local talent. 
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 3rd Annual 478 Music Awards are a celebration of entertainment and culture around Middle Georgia. The event is October 6 at Macon Banquet, located at 3720 Bloomfield Village Drive. The event is from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Co-founder of the 478 Music Awards, Snap, says this event is a time for local artists to…

Houston County Lady Bears Softball Team Wins 3rd Straight Region 2 Aaaaa Championship
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Houston County softball wins third consecutive region championship

The Houston County Bears Softball team has earned a 3-peat. The HoCo ladies earned their third consecutive Region 2-AAAAA Championship after they swept Thomas County Central in their region doubleheader Thursday.
Justin Dierkes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County Bears Softball team has earned a 3-peat. The HoCo ladies earned their third consecutive Region 2-AAAAA Championship after they swept Thomas County Central in their region doubleheader Thursday. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: GHSA, GHSA Softball, HoCo, houston county bears, Houston County Bears Softball, Houston County High School Bears Softball, Houston…

Westside Falls To Callaway 34 14
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Westside falls to Callaway 34-14 at home Thursday night

The Westside Seminoles (2-5) lost to the Callaway Cavaliers (4-2) at home Thursday night, 34-14, in Region 2-AA
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Westside Seminoles lost their fifth game of the season Thursday night at Ed Defore Sports Complex to the Callaway Cavaliers, falling 34-14 in Region 2-AA play. After taking a 14-13 lead, the Seminoles gave up 21 unanswered points to lose. It was their fifth loss in six games. Westside takes on Pike County next week….

Northeast Hosts Bleckley County For Thursday Night Football Action
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Northeast wins a nail-biter with Region opponent Bleckley County 33-30

The Northeast Raiders (5-1) defeated Region 2-A Division One opponent Bleckley County Royals (2-4) by a final score of 33-30 to remain perfect in region play
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – On Thursday night at Thompson Field, the Northeast Raiders beat the Bleckley County Royals 33-30 in Region 2-A Division One play. Royals were up 23-12 at the half before Northeast outscored the Royals 21-7 in the second half for a comeback victory. Bleckley County missed a game-tying 42-yard field goal with a minute left in…