MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cloud cover is increasing as a low pressure system in the gulf continues to move east-northeast towards Georgia. Overnight Cloud cover over Middle Georgia will thicken, trapping more heat from the afternoon near the surface. Temperatures by tomorrow morning will be in the upper 50s for most of the region. Overnight winds will calm and shift…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — “It may not happen this year, but it will happen, is youth hockey in Macon. And that means from I don’t know what ice is to people that have already skated. But we will start out if you don’t even know how to skate or don’t know what hockey is, and we’re going to go on through…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — From creative expression and decorations, to products we use every day, the Georgia National Fair is highlighting the work of artists from across the state. Every year, The Georgia National Fair hosts thousands of Arts and crafts exhibits from Georgia residents. This year, there are nearly eleven thousand entries on display, as well as crafting demonstrations…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Agriculture is the number one industry in Georgia, and contributes to more than just the food on our tables. At the Georgia National Fair’s Georgia Grown building, you can see how cotton is used to make the shirts we wear every day. The Seed to Shirt demonstration shows fair-goers how T-shirts are made starting from the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Leaders with the Bibb County School District are celebrating higher graduation rates for the district and all of its high schools. For the 2023 school year, the graduation rate rose to 87-percent. That’s up from about 81-percent for the 2022 school year, and 52-percent in 2012. The latest figures also represent the first time that all BCSD…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Funnel cakes, corn dogs, and caramel apples. Those are just a few of the classic foods you can find at the 34th Annual Georgia National Fair. But this year, some vendors are offering new twists on some of your favorite treats. There are more than 100 food vendors for you to choose from at the fair…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a pedestrian involved fatal collision. The incident was called into the Macon-Bibb E-911 Center at around 9:09 p.m., Sunday night. It was reported that the male later identified as 19-year-old Sabastian Lee Hack was struck by a vehicle, while walking along the roadway. The driver of the vehicle did…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal traffic collision that occurred just after 12:00 a.m. on I-75 northbound at Rocky Creek Road. The Macon-Bibb E-911 Center received a call, in reference to a vehicle that was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes, near Hardeman Ave. Moments later another call was received reporting that a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the Commercial Armed Robbery of the El Sombrero, located at 610 North Ave just after 8:00p.m Sunday night. It was reported that two male subjects entered the restaurant , both brandishing firearms. The suspects demanded money from the clerk. Once the individuals took an undisclosed amount of cash, they…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A developing system in the gulf will begin a trek east-northeast and cloud cover associated with it will begin to move in tomorrow. Overnight Skies will be mostly clear tonight with low temperatures largely in the upper 40s. Winds will blow from the southwest at around 5 mph. Expect a few cirrus clouds out the door…
Tonight we lift up and celebrate Flint Energies Power Lineman of the week Al Jordan and high school football lineman Chase Mcghee of Peach County 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
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DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bleckley County Royals traveled across the county line to face the Dublin Fighting Irish in our Game of the Week on The End Zone. The Royals (4-2) had won two in a row and beat Westfield last week, 49-13. The Fighting Irish (4-1) beat Bleckley County last season, 31-13. This was the region opener for…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Stratford Eagles hosted the Tattnall Trojans at Eagle Field on Friday night. The Trojans (2-4) beat the Eagles in the regular season last year but lost to them in the playoffs. The Eagles (4-2) shut out Deerfield-Windsor last week, 29-0. This was the region opener for both teams. Tucker Sargent has the highlights. Categories:…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The ACE Gryphons visited the Central Chargers in Week 8 of The End Zone. The Gryphons (5-1, 2-1) shut out Kendrick last week, 49-0, and were averaging 47.5 points per game this season. The Chargers (0-6, 0-3) had been outscored 271-28 this season. Check out the highlights from Thompson Stadium. Categories: End Zone, Local Sports,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mount de Sales Cavaliers traveled to George S. Johnson Memorial Stadium to take on the FPD Vikings on Friday. The Cavaliers (0-5) had lost three in a row to the Vikings. They were also on a 14-game losing streak overall. The Vikings (3-2-1) beat Mount de Sales last season 36-10 and were scoring 30 points…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mary Persons Bulldogs welcomed the Jackson Red Devils for another edition of the Border War. The Bulldogs (5-1) have played Jackson every year since 1972. Mary Persons leads the series overall 59-21. The Red Devils (1-5) beat Mary Persons 28-14 last season. This was the region opener for both teams. Here are the highlights from…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Northside Eagles hosted the Houston County Bears at McConnell-Talbert Stadium on Friday night. The Bears (5-1, 0-1) beat Northside 21-17 last season. The Eagles (3-3, 1-0) led the all-time series against the Bears 21-4. Bill Shanks has the highlights. Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, high school football, houston county bears, McConnell-Talbert…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The End Zone Game of the Week features a border war between the Dublin Fighting Irish and the Bleckley County Royals. The Fighting Irish are off to a 4-1 start to the season with their only loss being by three points. The wins haven’t come without adversity. Dublin has had to replace several starters on both…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The 34th Annual Georgia National Fair is officially underway and it offers plenty of new and classic rides for kids of all ages. Marketing Director for the Georgia National Fair, Maggie Lane, says there is a ride for everyone from thrill seekers to small children or anyone looking for something a little laid back. “We do…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three people have been arrested in connection with a shooting at a north Macon apartment complex that left a 21-year-old man in critical condition earlier this week. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, 21-year-old Ronnie Coley, 20-year-old Sahmara Mccants and 18-year-old Jamon Troutman have all been arrested in connection with the October 3 shooting at…
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The city of Montezuma marked the start of the annual Faith & Blue Weekend with a gathering at Charlie Jackson Unity Park that featured members of law enforcement, local clergy and Montezuma’s mayor, Nealie Johnson. “Law enforcement is here to protect and serve, not like what you may see on TV sometimes,” Montezuma Assistant Police Chief…
Photo: Centerville Police DepartmentCENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 21-year-old man is behind bars following a shooting on Wanda Drive that left a 22-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the back. According to a Centerville Police Facebook post, Centerville Police arrested Willie James Johnson Jr. on Thursday after identifying him through video evidence and witness statements. The shooting happened on…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After defeating Prince Avenue Christian 45-28, the Mary Persons Bulldogs have been named the Georgia High School Football Daily Team of the Week. Prince Avenue Christian was ranked 1st in GHSA Single A Division I, and the Bulldogs ended their 20-game win streak. Mary Persons earned the honor out of over 400 teams across Georgia and…