The End Zone Highlights: Northside Hosts Lee County
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THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Northside hosts Lee County

The Lee County Trojans traveled to Houston County to take on the Northside Eagles on Friday night. The Eagles (3-4, 1-1) beat Lee County 23-20 last year. The Trojans (6-1, 2-0) had won three straight.
Clayton Poulnott,

(UPDATE): We do want to correct information in the video above. The Lee County High School player who we said returned the opening kick for a touchdown, and scored another touchdown was not Jeffery Anderson. His name is Braxton Honer. We apologize for getting that information wrong, but want to thank a viewer for sending us an email to correct…

The End Zone Highlights: Ace Hosts Rutland
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THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: ACE hosts Rutland

The Hurricanes (2-4, 1-2) had lost two straight and lost to ACE last year, 44-30. The Gryphons (6-1, 3-1) had won two straight and entered with five shutouts on the season.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Rutland Hurricanes went on the road to take on the ACE Gryphons in week 10 on The End Zone. The Hurricanes (2-4, 1-2) had lost two straight and lost to ACE last year, 44-30. The Gryphons (6-1, 3-1) had won two straight and entered with five shutouts on the season. Bill Shanks has the highlights…

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UPDATE: Deputies report finding car that escaped inmates from Bibb County Jail used to get away

"Everyone from the Bibb Sheriff’s Office and our law enforcement partners is focused on recapturing these fugitives," Bibb County Sheriff David Davis said. "We ask that anyone having information about these wanted individuals to make the call and help us bring these escapees back to jail.” 
Haley Janes, Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (10/20 – 9:30 p.m.): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says it has recovered the blue Dodge Challenger used in the inmate escape. The vehicle was recovered Friday in the parking lot of Biomat USA, located at 630 North Ave in Macon. Deputies say it was located after Criminal Intelligence Units followed up on leads of the vehicle location. Sheriff…

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THE END ZONE SCOREBOARD: Scores from Week 10 of high school football

Here are Middle Georgia's high school football scores from Week 10.
Clayton Poulnott,

The End Zone logoHere are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from Week 10. (Catch all the highlights here.) Games featured on The End Zone: ACE 34, Rutland 14 John Milledge 27, FPD 22 Lee County 56, Northside 7 Spalding 48, Westside 13 Spencer 35, Northeast 34 (OT) Stratford 35, Mount de Sales 14 (Game of the Week)    …

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce discusses future of energy in Middle Georgia

"Chambers all over Georgia are interested in what's going on with energy prices."
Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce hosted a member of the Georgia Public Service Commission Friday morning, to discuss the future prospects of energy not only state wide, but here in Middle Georgia as well. Vice Chair of the Georgia Public Service Commission, Tim Echols, lead a discussion for the Chamber’s Morning BREW series over where the…
Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News

Bibb County School District hosts expos, looking for parent engagement

"More than anything, attention on what they [parents] need in order to keep up with the academic progress and success of their student."
Dejon Campbell,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District is celebrating after achieving a 87% graduation rate. That rate is up 7% just from last year, and 35% over the past decade. One way the BCSD is celebrating, is through hosting a series of events to get parent involved. The district is calling these events #BuiltForBibb expos – with food,…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: 2nd arrest made in October 2022 Willis Drive shooting

An additional arrest has been made in connection with the murder of 23-year-old Dakari Faulkner in October 2022.
41NBC Web Producer, Tucker Sargent,

Parker (Bibb County Sheriff’s Office) UPDATE (10/20/23): An additional arrest has been made in connection with the murder of 23-year-old Dakari Faulkner in October 2022. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says deputies served warrants on 22-year-old Raquan Jeremiah Parker of Macon. Parker is charged with murder and two counts of aggravated assault in the case and is being…

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Grand Marshal announced for Cherry Blossom’s Veterans Day Parade

Haley Janes,

Photo Credit to Cherry Blossom FestivalMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Cherry Blossom Festival has announced the Grand Marshal for this year’s Veterans Day Parade in Macon-Bibb. Patricia Ross, the Commissioner of Georgia Department of Veterans Services, will serve as the Grand Marshal for the parade. Ross’ work with the GDVS supports Georgia’s almost 700,000 veterans and their families, and helps…

Thursday Night High School Football Highlights
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Thursday night high school football highlights: Howard hosts Griffin, Southwest hosts Kendrick

Two Bibb County high schools played region opponents, as the Howard Huskies took on the Griffin Bears, and the Southwest Patriots took on the Kendrick Cherokees.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Bibb County high schools played region opponents, as the Howard Huskies took on the Griffin Bears, and the Southwest Patriots took on the Kendrick Cherokees. Howard defeated Griffin 28-21, moving to 4-4 with a 1-3 region record. Southwest dominated Kendrick 36-8, moving to 4-4 with a 3-2 region record. Categories: Across Georgia Sports, Local Sports,…

End Zone Game Of The Week Preview: Mount De Sales Academy Vs. Stratford Academy
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The End Zone Game of the Week Preview: Mount de Sales Academy vs. Stratford Academy

The End Zone Game of the Week features the 52nd all-time meeting between the Mount de Sales Academy Cavaliers and the Stratford Academy Eagles.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The End Zone Game of the Week features the 52nd all-time meeting between the Mount de Sales Academy Cavaliers and the Stratford Academy Eagles. The Cavaliers are in year two under head coach Gray Yates, and it hasn’t been the best. They are 0-7 and have lost 16 straight games dating back to last season. With…
Featured, Local News, Wilcox County

2 churches vandalized in Pitts, $500 reward offered for information

The Wilcox County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help after two churches on Cleveland Avenue in Pitts were vandalized, and Pitts Methodist Church is offering a $500 reward for information that leads to an arrest, according to recent Facebook posts from the sheriff's office.
Tucker Sargent,

PITTS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Wilcox County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help after two churches on Cleveland Avenue in Pitts were vandalized, and Pitts Methodist Church is offering a $500 reward for information that leads to an arrest, according to recent Facebook posts from the sheriff’s office. “Reports have been received of individuals entering churches on Cleveland…

More Clouds Today
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More clouds today, rain on Friday

Chris Denmark,

Middle 40s was the temperature this morning across the area. This morning was the last morning will see the 40s for at least a few day. This afternoon we will warm up to the mid 70s with clouds moving in this afternoon. These clouds are ahead of a cold front that is off to our northwest currently. Tonight we will…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Georgia Secretary of State checks voting systems in Macon

In an effort to ensure voters that the upcoming elections are safe and secure, Secretary Raffensperger is conducting tests in all 159 counties throughout Georgia.
Dejon Campbell,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Following through on a promise made to local leaders recently, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger returned to Macon to perform security checks on voting systems. In an effort to ensure voters the upcoming elections are safe and secure, Secretary Raffensperger is conducting tests in all 159 counties throughout Georgia. “We want voters to know that…

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Dublin City Schools Superintendent Dr. Fred Williams named finalist for Georgia Superintendent of the Year

Dr. Fred Williams, the Superintendent of Dublin City Schools, is one of four finalists for the 2024 Georgia Superintendent of the Year, according to the Georgia School Superintendents Association (GSSA).
Tucker Sargent,

Dr. Fred Williams after being named a finalist for 2024 Georgia Superintendent of the Year (Photo: Dublin City Schools)DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Dr. Fred Williams, the Superintendent of Dublin City Schools, is one of four finalists for the 2024 Georgia Superintendent of the Year, according to the Georgia School Superintendents Association (GSSA). According to a Dublin City Schools news release,…

Sunny And In The Low 70s
Local News, Weather

Sunny and in the low 70s

Chris Denmark,

Another chilly morning across middle Georgia with temperatures in the the low to mid 40s. Eastman (Dodge County) had a overnight low temperature of 39 degrees this morning. Today will be very similar to yesterday however we are warmer in the low 70s with plenty of sunshine. There will be very few clouds today due to high pressure being the dominant…

Bs Report: October 17th What The Heck Happened?
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BS Report: October 17th – What the Heck Happened?

As Braves fans pick up the pieces of another disappointing season, 41NBC's Bill Shanks is here to answer the question everyone is asking.
David Tufts,

As Braves fans pick up the pieces of another disappointing season, 41NBC’s Bill Shanks is here to answer the question everyone is asking. Categories: Sports

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Middle Georgia Regional Library launches early literacy kits to boost reading skills in children

The Middle Georgia Regional Library is working to make reading more engaging for kids through new early literacy kits.
Dejon Campbell,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Middle Georgia Regional Library is working to make reading more engaging for kids through new early literacy kits. While the kits have fun activities inside of them, fun isn’t the only purpose. They are designed to support reading skill development in children ranging in ages from birth to six years old. The kits include flashcards,…

More Fall Weather Today
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More fall weather today

Chris Denmark,

Nice chilly fall morning across Middle Georgia with plenty of clear skies.  This afternoon this below average fall day will continue with plenty of sunshine with highs in the upper 60s. Today will not be as windy as yesterday with variable winds at 5-10 mph. Overnight it will be chilly with lows in the 40s again. We will warm up…

Da, Peach County Sheriff Give Update In Deadly Officer Involved Shooting
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DA, Peach County Sheriff give update in deadly officer-involved shooting

The incident led to the death of 22-year-old, Caleb Hooten, on October 10 at the Marvin Gardens Apartments in Fort Valley. 
Clayton Poulnott,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — On Monday, Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney Anita Howard, along with the Peach County Sheriff and Georgia Bureau of Investigation, announce the next steps in the investigation of the deadly police-involved shooting last week in Fort Valley. “It typically takes my office, anywhere from two weeks to 30 days because once they turn it over,”…

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Fall conditions continue to stick around

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will remain below average heading into the middle of the week. Overnight Cloud cover from the afternoon has cleared out, leaving Middle Georgia with clear skies the rest of the night. Temperatures will drop down into the lower 40s, however north-northwest winds of 5-10 mph could lead to wind chills in the upper 30s. Tomorrow…

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Featured, Laurens County, Local News

LCSO asking for prayers, support after Captain in critical condition

According to the Laurens County Sheriff's Office, Captain Chris Bracewell was involved in a serious accident on Saturday in Valdosta while off duty.
Clayton Poulnott,

LAURENS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is asking for prayers as a Captain with the Sheriff’s Office remains in critical condition. According to the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office, Captain Chris Bracewell was involved in a serious accident on Saturday in Valdosta while off duty. In a recent update on its Facebook page, the Sheriff’s Office said…

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Featured, Local News, Peach County

Fort Valley State University receives record $1 million donation from alumni, renames student center

Fort Valley State University makes history with its largest donation ever received by living alumni, according to the university.
Drake Rozelle,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Fort Valley State University makes history with its largest donation ever received by living alumni, according to the university. The school announced Monday the renaming of its student amenities center to the Alonzo and Alma Jones Student Center. The $1 million gift comes from alumni Dr. Alonzo Jones, Dr. Alma Jones and their niece Dr….