Below average today and often breezy

We had chilly conditions across middle Georgia this morning. Areas west of 75 were in the upper 40s while areas east of 75 had cloud coverage which allowed for temperatures in the 50s. As we head into the afternoon hours we will be mostly sunny with temperatures in the 60s.  Winds will be out of the NNW at 8-12 mph…

UPDATE: Deputies identify 26-year-old man who died after being struck on I-475

A 26-year-old man died Friday night after being struck by a vehicle on I-475 South just before the Eisenhower Parkway off ramp.

UPDATE (11:58 p.m.) – Deputies identified the 26-year-old man as Devonte Levon Kyles. His family has been notified. ORIGINAL STORY (11:53 p.m.): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 26-year-old man died Friday night after being struck by a vehicle on I-475 South just before the Eisenhower Parkway off ramp. That’s according to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release, which says…

Lineman of the Week: Dublin High School

Tonight we lift up and celebrate Flint Energies Power Lineman of the week Chris Barrett and high school football lineman Drew Rozier of Dublin High School—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

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Peach County visits Mary Persons in our Game of the Week

The Trojans (2-4) started the season 0-4 but had won two straight. This was their region opener. The Bulldogs (6-1, 1-0) shut out Jackson 49-0 last week and had won five straight games.

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mary Persons Bulldogs hosted the Peach County Trojans for our Game of the Week on The End Zone. The Trojans (2-4) started the season 0-4 but had won two straight. This was their region opener. The Bulldogs (6-1, 1-0) shut out Jackson 49-0 last week and had won five straight games. Peach County led the…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Baldwin travels to Perry

The Braves (4-2, 1-1) lost to the Panthers last season, 35-0. The Panthers (6-1) beat Griffin last week, 41-7.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Baldwin Braves visited the Perry Panthers on Friday night. The Braves (4-2, 1-1) lost to the Panthers last season, 35-0. The Panthers (6-1) beat Griffin last week, 41-7. Check out the highlights from Herb St. John Stadium. Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: baldwin braves, Bill Shanks, Herb St. John Stadium, high school football,…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Tattnall hosts Mount de Sales

The Cavaliers (0-6, 0-1) were only scoring 11 points per game while allowing 33 points per game. The Trojans (3-4, 1-0) beat Mount de Sales last season, 41-13.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Tattnall Trojans hosted the Mount de Sales Cavaliers on Friday night. The Cavaliers (0-6, 0-1) were only scoring 11 points per game while allowing 33 points per game. The Trojans (3-4, 1-0) beat Mount de Sales last season, 41-13. Check out the highlights. Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, high school football,…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Jones County hosts Dutchtown

The Greyhounds (5-2, 3-0) beat Ola 48-17 last week and had won four in a row. The Bulldogs (2-4, 1-1) lost to Warner Robins, 29-22, two weeks ago.

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Greyhounds welcomed the Dutchtown Bulldogs to Greyhound Field on Friday night. The Greyhounds (5-2, 3-0) beat Ola 48-17 last week and had won four in a row. The Bulldogs (2-4, 1-1) lost to Warner Robins, 29-22, two weeks ago. Tucker Sargent has the highlights.     Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags:…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: John Milledge welcomes Stratford

The Trojans (6-0) were on a 56-game winning streak. Their last loss was in November 2018. The Eagles (4-3, 0-1) lost to John Milledge in a close one last year, 21-7.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Stratford Eagles visited the John Milledge Trojans in Week 9 of The End Zone. The Trojans (6-0) were on a 56-game winning streak.  Their last loss was in November 2018. The Eagles (4-3, 0-1) lost to John Milledge in a close one last year, 21-7. Bill Shanks has the highlights from Trojan Field. Categories: End…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: GMC Prep hosts Hancock Central

GMC Prep (1-6, 0-2) had lost its first two region games and was only scoring 13 points per game. Hancock Central (3-3, 1-0) beat GMC last year, 22-21.

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The GMC Prep Bulldogs welcomed the Hancock Central Bulldogs on Friday night in Week 9 of The End Zone. GMC (1-6, 0-2) had lost its first two region games and was only scoring 13 points per game. Hancock Central (3-3, 1-0) beat GMC last year, 22-21. Bill Shanks has the highlights from Davenport Field. Categories: End…

THE END ZONE SCOREBOARD: Scores from Week 9 of high school football

Here are Middle Georgia's high school football scores from Week 9.

The End Zone logoHere are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from Week 9. (Catch all the highlights here.) Games featured on The End Zone: GMC Prep 34, Hancock Central 22 John Milledge 40, Stratford 6 Jones County 35, Dutchtown 28 Mary Persons 13, Peach County (Game of the Week) Perry 33, Baldwin 16 Tattnall Square 47, Mount de Sales…

38 people arrested in major Houston County drug investigation

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Law enforcement officers in Houston County have arrested 38 people on drug-related charges over the last 40 days, according to Houston County District Attorney William Kendall. 15 of those people face charges for trafficking fentanyl. Lt. Matthew Moulton with the Houston County Sheriff’s office said in a news conference that fentanyl’s appeal revolves around its cost relative…

Dreary day nice weekend

Good morning, clouds are all across the area as there is a few showers on radar as well. Not everyone is seeing a showers this morning but most will by the end of the day. As for today’s forecast will keep the cloud coverage and spotty showers with a highs in the mid to upper 60s. Be sure to bring…

End Zone Game of the Week Preview: Mary Persons vs. Peach County

The Trojans lead the all-time series 12-7.

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The End Zone Game of the Week features the 20th all-time meeting between the Mary Persons Bulldogs and the Peach County Trojans. The Mary Persons Bulldogs are off to a tremendous 6-1 start with a 1-0 region record. They were named Georgia High School Football Daily’s Team of the Week just two weeks ago, which is a…

You can see a live calf birth at the Georgia National Fair’s Baby Barn

The 34th Annual Georgia National Fair is bringing the farm to you with a unique live birth viewing experience at the Georgia Grown Baby Barn.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 34th Annual Georgia National Fair is bringing the farm to you with a unique live birth viewing experience at the Georgia Grown Baby Barn. The Baby Barn gives fair-goers the chance to get an up-close look at live cows and pigs, including newborn calves and piglets. According to the Marketing Specialist for the Georgia Department…

Community of Foundation of Central Georgia announces more than $300K in grant funding to recipients

The Community Foundation of Central Georgia (CFCG) has allocated a total of $344,000 in grant funding to 26 different local projects.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Community Foundation of Central Georgia (CFCG) has allocated a total of $344,000 in grant funding to 26 different local projects. The announcement was made at a gathering in the Middle Georgia Meals on Wheels community room on Thursday, where CFCG members and project leaders celebrated the milestone. Sylvia McGee, the Chair of the Grants Committee…

Johnson County High School students to have virtual learning Thursday and Friday

Post from Johnson County Schools’ social mediaGRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Johnson County High School will not be having in-person classes Thursday or Friday. According to a social media post from Johnson County Schools early Thursday, a roof drain on the high school side of the building failed. High Schoolers are expected to be on virtual learning on Thursday and Friday….

A few stray showers this afternoon

This morning has been a complete wash out across Middle Georgia. This morning has also been a bit windy at times with gusts up to 26 mph. Most of the area has seen at least a half of inch of rain with some spots even seeing 1-2 inches. Rain will continue throughout the morning hours. Rain chances decrease this afternoon…

Wet night ahead for Middle Georgia

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Remnants of a tropical storm in the Pacific have made it into the northeastern gulf of Mexico bringing widespread rain to the Southeastern US. Tonight Moderate rain and strong winds are expected across Middle Georgia throughout the night. Temperatures will only drop into the upper 50s and lower 60s thanks to the more humid conditions. Sustained…

New Baby Barn Schoolhouse at Georgia National Fair expands on livestock education for young students

Students can learn more about the animals they see at the fair, as well as different agriculture jobs, by attending classes at the schoolhouse and working with the Baby Barn Activity Book.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Students and children who visit the 34th Annual Georgia National Fair can learn about livestock while having fun in the new Baby Barn Schoolhouse. The schoolhouse was added to the Georgia Grown Building this year to expand on livestock education for different age groups. Students can learn more about the animals they see at the fair…

Starbuck Learning Farm shows Georgia National Fair-goers how they can grow their own food

Starbuck Learning Farm works with the HALO Group of Middle Georgia to provide adults with developmental disabilities hands-on training to teach others about agriculture.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you’ve tried any of the food at the Georgia National Fair this year, there’s a good chance you’ve eaten something that was grown at the fairgrounds. The Starbuck Learning Farm at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter serves as an educational resource and also as a practical food source. According to the nonprofit’s executive director,…

Georgia Secretary of State increases voting system security checks in Middle Georgia ahead of elections

With elections around the corner, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is ramping up security measures on voting systems across Middle Georgia to assure voters and local leaders the machines are secure and unhacked.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — With elections around the corner, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is ramping up security measures on voting systems across Middle Georgia to assure voters and local leaders the machines are secure and unhacked. Raffensperger is conducting additional checks on voting systems to demonstrate their integrity. “We’re actually going to do a test ballot just to verify…

Bibb deputies investigating armed robbery at Hartley Bridge Road convenience store

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery that happened at a convenience store on Tuesday night.

Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that happened at a convenience store on Tuesday night. According to a BCSO news release, a “male subject” entered Circle K on Hartley Bridge Road just after 11 p.m. Tuesday and brandished a firearm before demanding money from the clerk and fleeing…

New sponsor announced for Macon Music Half Marathon

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller and Macon tracks made the announcement on Tuesday morning. Macon-Bibb County has earned the title ‘Runner-Friendly Community’ from the Runners Club of America for the first time. The race will start and end at Carolyn Crayton Park on November 4th. If you’d like to sign up as a runner, there’s still…