THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Dublin hosts Screven County

The Fighting Irish were the #2 team in their region and had won four straight games. They were scoring 43 points per game and only giving up 14 per game. Dublin last played Screven County in 2015, and the Gamecocks won.

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Dublin Fighting Irish battled the Screven County Gamecocks inside The Shamrock Bowl on Friday night. The Fighting Irish were the #2 team in their region and had won four straight games. They were scoring 43 points per game and only giving up 14 per game. Dublin last played Screven County in 2015, and the Gamecocks…

THE END ZONE SCOREBOARD: Scores from 1st round of high school football playoffs

Here are Middle Georgia's high school football scores from the first week of GHSA football playoffs.

The End Zone logoMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from the 1st round of the GHSA football playoffs: (Catch all the highlights here.) Note: Teams in GHSA AAAA and AA will play their first round playoff games on Saturday, November 11.   Games featured on The End Zone: Dublin 49, Screven County 0 Johnson…

Middle Georgia gathers to honor servicemen and women for Veterans Day

"It's a very dangerous occupation. Especially if you're in battle, but it's so satisfying."

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -Communities across Middle Georgia celebrated servicemen and women on Friday ahead on Veterans Day on Saturday. Middle Georgia State University and Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller, came together to honor those who have served and are currently serving. One of honored was Major Kevin Gunerman, a veteran who now serves in the Bibb County School District as…

Sweet Eleanor’s dessert shop opens its doors to downtown Macon

The shop was named after owner Scott Mitchell’s grandmother, who would bake him treats as a child.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A new dessert shop is opening its doors to downtown Macon, serving up sweet treats and fond memories. Nearly fifty people turned out for the grand opening of Sweet Eleanor’s on Poplar Street Friday. Sweet Eleanor’s menu includes desserts, gelato, shakes, and coffee. Owner Scott Mitchell says there will also be seasonal menu options just in…

Lineman of the Week: John Milledge Academy

Tonight we lift up and celebrate Flint Energies Power Lineman of the week Brennon Tyson and high school football lineman Brandon Watson of John Milledge Academy—both lineman 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

Mercer WBB earns first victory on the season in their home-opener (highlights)

The Bears have five returners and seven newcomers.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –After falling in their season opener to Western Kentucky, the Mercer women’s basketball team took advantage of home court, winning their first game of the season 70-62 against Florida Atlantic at Hawkins Arena. The Bears have only five returners and seven newcomers this season. One of the newcomers is former Veterans Warhawk Stacie Jones, who led the…

End Zone Game of the Week Preview: Washington-Wilkes at Johnson County

Johnson County finished the regular season 7-3, with a 5-0 region record.

WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The high school football state playoffs are officially here, and the End Zone Game of the Week features a GHSA Class A Division II first-round battle between the Johnson County Trojans and the Washington-Wilkes Tigers. The Trojans finished the regular season with a 7-3 record while going 5-0 in region play, claiming back-to-back region titles. “They’re a…

NewTown Macon, Synovus Bank announce $1 million investment

NewTown Macon and Synovus say the money will support local entrepreneurs and developers, with a focus on those historically underserved. 

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  NewTown Macon has received a $1 million investment from Synovus Bank to support its loan program to advance inclusive economic growth. NewTown Macon and Synovus say the money will support local entrepreneurs and developers, with a focus on those historically underserved. “The investment from Synovus propels us toward creating a more inclusive and diverse community, with…

84-year-old woman hospitalized after assault, attempted robbery in Macon Dollar General parking lot

The sheriff's office says it happened just before 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Dollar General store located at 2797 Emery Highway.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An 84-year-old woman is recovering in the hospital after being assaulted in an attempted robbery in the parking lot of a Dollar General Thursday night. It happened just before 5:30 in the parking lot of Dollar General, located at 2797 Emery Highway, according to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release. Deputies were told the woman…

Washington Memorial Library celebrates 100 year history, looks to the future

Established in 1923, Washington Memorial was the first free public library in Macon.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Libraries are more that just a place to read a good book but also serve as a space where anyone can access a wealth of knowledge and resources. That’s why one Macon library is celebrating 100 years of service to the community. The Washington Memorial Library first opened its doors in November 1923. A century later,…

Taste & See Coffee Shop reopens in time for holiday rush

The downtown business brought back all of its classic menu items and now roasts its coffee beans in house.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A downtown Macon coffee shop is re-opening its doors this week after it had to close nearly one year ago. Taste & See Coffee Shop and Gallery, located at 546 Poplar Street, closed last November due to a shortage of employees during the holiday season. According to shop owner Kevin Reeves, people stepped forward to work…

‘The Voice’ winner Bryce Leatherwood part of 2024 Cherry Blossom Festival concert lineup

Macon's Cherry Blossom Festival is set to welcome Georgia's Bryce Leatherwood, the season 22 winner of The Voice, as part of the 2024 Festival's Nightly Concert Series.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon’s Cherry Blossom Festival is set to welcome Georgia’s Bryce Leatherwood, the season 22 winner of The Voice, as part of the 2024 Festival’s Nightly Concert Series. Leatherwood will take the Coca-Cola Entertainment Stage at Carolyn Crayton Park on March 23, 2024. The 23-year-old country musician from Woodstock spent his childhood summers at his grandfather’s farm…

Rain back in the forecast Friday

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An incoming cold/stationary front will bring increased rain odds starting Friday. This Evening Cloud cover will continue to ramp up overnight ahead of tomorrow’s frontal arrival. Temperatures will drop into the mid 50s for most of the region with winds remaining out of the southwest around 5 mph. Tomorrow It will be overcast for Friday with…

Milledgeville residents have chance to speak out on proposed millage rate hike at upcoming hearings

The City of Milledgeville announced Thursday a proposed 17.57% property tax increase over the rollback millage rate for 2023.

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Milledgeville announced Thursday a proposed 17.57% property tax increase over the rollback millage rate for 2023. If approved, the millage rate would climb from 10.12 to 12.12 mills and would mark the first change in five years, according to a City of Milledgeville news release. “Each year, the Mayor and Aldermen of the…

Middle Georgia man sentenced to 20 years for child pornography possession

A Middle Georgia man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material.

MGNMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Middle Georgia man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material. The United States District Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia says 38-year-old David Heath will also face 20 years of supervised release and lifetime registration as a sex offender. Heath, from both Macon…

ALDI opening first Dublin store on November 16

The grocery store ALDI plans to opens its first Dublin location later this month with special deals and giveaways, including a chance to win a $500 gift card.

MGNDUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The grocery store ALDI plans to opens its first Dublin location later this month with special deals and giveaways, including a chance to win a $500 gift card. The store’s grand opening celebration is set for Thursday, November 16 at 8:45 a.m. The first 100 customers will receive a gift bag filled with a sampling of…

Last day without rain this week

This morning we saw temperatures in the upper 40s to 50s with a bit of cloud coverage. Today we will see the 80s again with more in the way of cloud coverage due to a front that will traverse the area. Rain should hold off until late Friday as the cold front becomes a stationery front overhead. It would be…

Man arrested for shooting on Fair Street

Photo Credit to Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An arrest has been made in connection to the shooting incident that left a 32-year-old woman in critical condition Wednesday night. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says they arrested 50-year-old James Phillips for the shooting on Fair Street, taking him into custody at his home on Log Cabin Drive without…

Johnson County linebacker on the verge of breaking one of Herschel Walker’s records

Johnson County will face Washington-Wilkes in the first round of the GHSA A Division II Football State Playoffs in the End Zone Game of the Week.

WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –As Johnson County looks forward to taking on Washington-Wilkes in the first round of the GHSA A Division II Football State Playoffs, linebacker Joshua Taylor is preparing to break one of Trojan and UGA Bulldog legend Herschel Walker’s records. Taylor was named an All-State linebacker in 2022 and is now aiming to become the all-time leading tackler…

UPDATE: Arrest made in Wednesday shooting that left woman in critical condition

An arrest has been made in connection with Wednesday’s shooting on Fair Street.

UPDATE (11/9): An arrest has been made in connection with Wednesday’s shooting on Fair Street. ORIGINAL STORY (11/8): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 32-year-old woman is in the hospital after being shot in the upper body Wednesday night. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says it happened at a home on Fair Street near Mumford Road just before 6…

UPDATE: Warner Robins, church partner to open warming shelter

The City of Warner Robins announced Monday a “significant partnership” with No Limit Baptist Church to address the needs of the homeless during frigid nights.

UPDATE (11/27): The City of Warner Robins announced Monday a “significant partnership” with No Limit Baptist Church to address the needs of the homeless during frigid nights. ORIGINAL STORY (11/8): WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Warner Robins is urgently seeking a space where homeless people can take shelter from freezing temperatures. With the winter months fast approaching,…

Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful plants shade trees on Bibb County school playgrounds

The trees were made possible by a $10,000 grant provided by Cox Communications through its Cox Conserves sustainability program.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Students at select Bibb County schools can now enjoy the beauty of trees courtesy of Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful and Cox Communications. Forty native trees were planted at Ingram-Pye, Martin Luther King Jr. and Veterans Elementary school playgrounds to provide shade in years to come. The trees were made possible by a $10,000 grant provided by Cox…

Cloud cover begins to return Thursday

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia will begin to see more clouds as high pressure moves out over the Atlantic and a cold front approaches. The Rest of The Evening Skies will remain mostly clear with some clouds beginning to fill in overnight tonight. It will be slightly muggier as winds persist from the southwest at around 5 mph. Temperatures…