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Middle Georgia peach farmers optimistic amid early cold, wet winter predictions

ocal peach farmers are feeling optimistic about the upcoming crop despite fluctuating weather conditions.

December 4, 2023

Fiona King,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Local peach farmers are feeling optimistic about the upcoming crop despite fluctuating weather conditions. Cold temperatures arrived early this year, which is giving the peach crop a big boost right now, but according to 41NBCs AccuWeather meteorologist Chris Denmark, the winter season is expected to be wet and mild. “We’re going to see overnight lows…

Federal prisoner Johnifer Barnwell pleads not guilty to escape charge

Johnifer Dernard Barnwell, known by aliases “Whoop” and “Malixe,” pleaded not guilty Monday to escaping the Bibb County Jail in October.

December 4, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

Johnifer Barnwell (Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Johnifer Dernard Barnwell, known by aliases “Whoop” and “Malixe,” pleaded not guilty Monday to escaping the Bibb County Jail in October. The 37-year-old Macon resident is facing charges related to his alleged escape on October 16, according to a news release from the U.S. District Attorney’s Office for the Middle District…

Macon marks Little Richard’s 91st birthday with 3-day celebration

Macon is celebrating what would have been the 91st birthday of its legendary son, Little Richard Penniman, with three days of events starting Monday, December 4.

December 4, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon is celebrating what would have been the 91st birthday of its legendary son, Little Richard Penniman, with three days of events starting Monday, December 4. Local businesses and cultural institutions are coming together to host activities for both residents and visitors. As part of the celebration, British author Jordan Bassett, known for his work with…

Turnpike Troubadours taking Macon Amphitheater stage in April 2024

The group will appear with the Red Clay Strays and Brent Cobb in a show presented by Moonhanger Group and Mammoth.

December 4, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Turnpike Troubadours are set to perform at the new Macon Amphitheater on April 27, 2024. The group will appear with the Red Clay Strays and Brent Cobb in a show presented by Moonhanger Group and Mammoth, according to a news release from OVG360, which oversees the Macon City Auditorium, Macon Centreplex and Macon Amphitheater. Tickets…

Mild conditions today

December 4, 2023

Chris Denmark,

This morning we saw areas of patchy fog with chilly temperatures in the 40s and low 50s and partly cloudy. This Afternoon we will warm up rather quickly into the upper 60s to low 70s with mostly sunny skies. Winds will be out of the west southwest at 10-15 mph with gust up 20-25 mph. Although temps will not be…

Lineman of the Week: Perry High School

December 1, 2023

David Tufts,

Tonight we lift up and celebrate Flint Energies Power Lineman of the week Hunter Walton and high school football lineman Cashious Williams of Perry 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: Telfair County visits Manchester

The Trojans had beaten Macon County, Portal and Randolph-Clay in the playoffs to get to the semifinals. Telfair County had given up just 33 points in its playoff run.

December 1, 2023

Clayton Poulnott,

MANCHESTER, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Telfair County Trojans visited the Manchester Blue Devils for a spot in the GHSA A-Division II state championship game. The Trojans had beaten Macon County, Portal and Randolph-Clay in the playoffs to get to the semifinals. Telfair County had given up just 33 points in its playoff run. The Blue Devils were only allowing eight…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: John Milledge takes on Valwood in GIAA-AAA state title game

The Trojans were looking for their fifth straight title. John Milledge had won 62 games in a row.

December 1, 2023

Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The John Milledge Trojans played the Valwood Valiants on Thursday night in the GIAA-AAA state championship game. The Trojans were looking for their fifth straight title. John Milledge had won 62 games in a row. Its last loss was on November 30, 2018 to Frederica in the championship game. John Milledge has beaten Valwood four times…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: FPD battles Brookstone in GIAA-AAAA title game

The Vikings beat Brookstone 46-28 in the second game of the regular season. FPD last won the state title in 1985 with Mark Farriba as head coach.

December 1, 2023

Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The FPD Vikings took on the Brookstone Cougars at Mercer’s Five Star Stadium Friday for the GIAA-AAAA state championship. The Vikings beat Brookstone 46-28 in the second game of the regular season. FPD last won the state title in 1985 with Mark Farriba as head coach. The team has gone from 2-9 last season to the…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Perry travels to Starr’s Mill

Perry had outscored its opponents 76-37 in the playoffs. It's the first time since 1959 the team has been in the semifinals. They lost to Brooks County that season.

December 1, 2023

Clayton Poulnott,

FAYETTEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —The Perry Panthers were on the road to take on the Starr’s Mill Panthers for a spot in the GHSA AAAA state championship. Perry had outscored its opponents 76-37 in the playoffs. It’s the first time since 1959 the team has been in the semifinals. They lost to Brooks County that season. This was the first time…

THE END ZONE SCOREBOARD: GHSA semifinal, GIAA championship high school football scores

Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from the semifinals of the GHSA football playoffs and finals of the GIAA playoffs.

December 1, 2023

Clayton Poulnott,

The End Zone logoMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from the semifinals of the GHSA football playoffs and finals of the GIAA playoffs: (Catch all the highlights here.) Games featured on The End Zone: FPD 44, Brookstone 24 Manchester 35, Telfair County 13 Perry 28, Starr’s Mill 24 Valwood 42, John Milledge 21 (Thurs.)…

UPDATE: Man arrested in connection with deadly shooting at Macon Circle K in August

27-year-old Keenan Devonte Andrews was taken into custody just before 2 p.m. Friday in connection with the death of 34-year-old Jerry Lewis Burke on August 30, 2023.

December 1, 2023

Shelby Coates, Tucker Sargent,

Keenan Andrews (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (12/1/23): 27-year-old Keenan Devonte Andrews was taken into custody just before 2 p.m. Friday in connection with the death of 34-year-old Jerry Lewis Burke on August 30, 2023. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says he was captured by members of the U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Task Force and the Bibb County…

Rain returns to Middle Georgia Friday

November 30, 2023

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rain chances and temperatures will rise ahead of a slow moving frontal system this weekend. The Rest of the Evening The mostly cloudy conditions that took over Middle Georgia today won’t be going anywhere anytime soon. They will only thicken more as the evening and night pass on. Winds will shift more towards the southeast at…

Macon’s Cherry Blossom Festival wins 25 awards, 41NBC celebrated for ‘Best Parade’

Macon's Cherry Blossom Festival was honored with 25 awards at the IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards Ceremony in October, including one for 41NBC for its broadcast of the Cherry Blossom Festival Parade.

November 30, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

41NBC General Manager Todd Buccelli and News Director Brandon Long with Cherry Blossom Festival President & CEO Stacy Moore (Photo: Cherry Blossom Festival)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon’s Cherry Blossom Festival was honored with 25 awards at the IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards Ceremony in October, including one for 41NBC for its broadcast of the Cherry Blossom Festival Parade. The International…

UPDATE: Man faces additional charges in deadly shooting of store clerk in Crawford County

Ryan Teal, the man accused of shooting and killing a woman in Crawford County faces additional charges.

November 30, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

Ryan Teal (Photo: Crawford County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE: (11/30) – The man accused of shooting and killing a woman in Crawford County faces additional charges. Ryan Lee Teal has been charged with malice murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of firearm during the commission of a crime. According to Crawford County Sheriff Lewis Walker,…

Taco Mac now open in Macon

Foodies and sports enthusiasts rejoice: Taco Mac in Macon has officially opened its doors.

November 30, 2023

Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Foodies and sports enthusiasts rejoice: Taco Mac in Macon has officially opened its doors. The restaurant held its grand opening Thursday morning, and it was a packed house with customers eager to try something new. It boasts a menu of made-from-scratch foods, including starters, burgers, salads, sandwiches and fresh, never frozen wings. The bar features more…

Dublin City Schools Superintendent Dr. Fred Williams named 2024 Georgia Superintendent of the Year

The announcement was made Thursday at the Georgia School Boards Association/Georgia School Superintendents Association Conference at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center.

November 30, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

Dr. Fred Williams reacts after being named 2024 Georgia Superintendent of the Year. (Photo: Dublin City Schools)Dr. Fred Williams reacts after being named 2024 Georgia Superintendent of the Year. (Photo; Dublin City Schools) Dr. Fred Williams after being named a finalist for 2024 Georgia Superintendent of the Year (Photo: Dublin City Schools) ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) – Dr. Fred Williams, the Superintendent…

Warmer and dry today

November 30, 2023

Chris Denmark,

Another cold start across the area this Thursday morning we saw temperatures in the upper 20s to low 30s. This afternoon we will see a increase of clouds to mostly sunny to partly cloudy reaching the 60s this afternoon. Overnight a few showers are possible at 20 percent with much warmer lows in the mid 40s. On Friday a cold…

Georgia Department of Transportation seeks input on Bass Road widening project

The bridges on Bass Road over Interstate 75 and Beaver Dam Creek would be replaced, and crews would install three roundabouts.

November 29, 2023

Clayton Poulnott,

Georgia Department of TransportationMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has released plans to widen Bass Road from Providence Boulevard to New Forsyth Road. GDOT says the plan would relieve traffic congestion and reduce crashes. The project would widen part of Bass Road from two lanes to four lanes, with a 20-foot raised median and 12-foot shoulders….

Former Bateman and Wade grocery store demolished in Macon-Bibb’s blight fight

The building sat vacant for nearly a decade in the Vineville neighborhood and was deemed unsafe by Code Enforcement.

November 29, 2023

Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A former Macon grocery store was demolished Wednesday as part of Macon-Bibb County’s Blight Fight initiative. The Bateman and Wade building sat vacant for nearly 10 years in the Vineville neighborhood at the intersection of Rogers Avenue and Clayton Street. The property was donated to Macon-Bibb County earlier this month and was deemed unsafe by the…

Visit Macon showcases 97.9 FM WIBB’s impact on music, culture in new video series

97.9 FM WIBB was established as Macon's first Black radio station in the 1950s and served as a starting point for many artists' careers.

November 29, 2023

Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you’re a fan of hip hop, or if you’ve ever just gone channel surfing the radio, there’s a good chance you may have tuned in to Macon’s 97.9 FM WIBB. For more than 60 years, the radio station has brought music by Black artists to radios across Middle Georgia. Now, it’s being recognized for its…

Twiggs County man faces up to 10 years following shootout

A Twiggs County man faces up to 10 years in prison following a shootout in 2022.

November 29, 2023

Clayton Poulnott,

JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Twiggs County man faces up to 10 years in prison following a shootout in 2022. 30-year-old Jayvon Latrez Anthony pleaded guilty to one count of illegal possession of a firearm by a person under felony indictment. “I’m pleased to know that another violent offender is off the streets and is no longer a threat to…

UPDATE: 2 arrests made in Milledgeville shooting that left 16-year-old dead, one person still wanted

Milledgeville Police say the 14-year-old suspect wanted in connection with the shooting death of 16-year-old Desmond Rivers is now in custody. Police are still looking for 18-year-old Derquavious Kier.

November 29, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

Derquavious Kier (Milledgeville Police Department)UPDATE (11/27 – 11:38 p.m.): Milledgeville Police say the 14-year-old suspect wanted in connection with the shooting death of 16-year-old Desmond Rivers is now in custody. “Chief Dray Swicord talked to family members of the 14 year old suspect and arranged for him to turn himself in at the police department,” Major Linc Boyer wrote in…

Jones County deputies: 14-year-old boy detained after being found in possession of stolen vehicle

A 14-year-old boy is in custody after Jones County deputies say he was found in possession of a firearm and a stolen vehicle.

November 29, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 14-year-old boy is in custody after Jones County deputies say he was found in possession of a firearm and a stolen vehicle. A post on the Jones County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page Wednesday said deputies were alerted to a stolen Subaru Legacy near New Clinton Road on Monday. The vehicle was found at a home…

ocal peach farmers are feeling optimistic about the upcoming crop despite fluctuating weather conditions.

Johnifer Dernard Barnwell, known by aliases “Whoop” and “Malixe,” pleaded not guilty Monday to escaping the Bibb County Jail in October.

Macon is celebrating what would have been the 91st birthday of its legendary son, Little Richard Penniman, with three days of events starting Monday, December 4.

The group will appear with the Red Clay Strays and Brent Cobb in a show presented by Moonhanger Group and Mammoth.

The Trojans had beaten Macon County, Portal and Randolph-Clay in the playoffs to get to the semifinals. Telfair County had given up just 33 points in its playoff run.

The Trojans were looking for their fifth straight title. John Milledge had won 62 games in a row.

The Vikings beat Brookstone 46-28 in the second game of the regular season. FPD last won the state title in 1985 with Mark Farriba as head coach.

Perry had outscored its opponents 76-37 in the playoffs. It's the first time since 1959 the team has been in the semifinals. They lost to Brooks County that season.

Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from the semifinals of the GHSA football playoffs and finals of the GIAA playoffs.

27-year-old Keenan Devonte Andrews was taken into custody just before 2 p.m. Friday in connection with the death of 34-year-old Jerry Lewis Burke on August 30, 2023.

Macon's Cherry Blossom Festival was honored with 25 awards at the IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards Ceremony in October, including one for 41NBC for its broadcast of the Cherry Blossom Festival Parade.

Ryan Teal, the man accused of shooting and killing a woman in Crawford County faces additional charges.

Foodies and sports enthusiasts rejoice: Taco Mac in Macon has officially opened its doors.

The announcement was made Thursday at the Georgia School Boards Association/Georgia School Superintendents Association Conference at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center.

The bridges on Bass Road over Interstate 75 and Beaver Dam Creek would be replaced, and crews would install three roundabouts.

The building sat vacant for nearly a decade in the Vineville neighborhood and was deemed unsafe by Code Enforcement.

97.9 FM WIBB was established as Macon's first Black radio station in the 1950s and served as a starting point for many artists' careers.

A Twiggs County man faces up to 10 years in prison following a shootout in 2022.

Milledgeville Police say the 14-year-old suspect wanted in connection with the shooting death of 16-year-old Desmond Rivers is now in custody. Police are still looking for 18-year-old Derquavious Kier.

A 14-year-old boy is in custody after Jones County deputies say he was found in possession of a firearm and a stolen vehicle.

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