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UPDATE: Arrangements announced for former Macon-Bibb EMA Director Johnny Wingers

Johnny Wingers, the former long-serving Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director for Macon-Bibb County, died Monday at the age of 84, according to Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones.

December 5, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

Johnny Wingers (Photo: dignitymemorials.com)UPDATE (12/5): A graveside service honoring Johnny Wingers’ life and service will be held with full military honors on Friday, December 8 at 1 p.m. at Snow’s at Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home, with Dr. Rick Lanford officiating. Wingers died Monday at the age of 84. The community will have the opportunity to pay their respects during…

Nice day today

December 5, 2023

Chris Denmark,

Another cold morning across Middle Georgia with temperatures in the upper 30s to low 40s across the area with a few upper clouds. Today we will warm up into the low 60s with mostly sunny skies. Overnight tonight we only reach the low 40s with mostly clear skies. On Wednesday a passing cold front will cause breezy conditions with gust…

Middle Georgia man sentenced to 60 years after pleading guilty to multiple counts of child molestation

62-year-old Michael Elsasser pleaded guilty on Friday, December 1 in Crawford County Superior Court to three counts of child molestation ahead of a trial that was scheduled to begin on Monday involving allegations of a pattern of abuse spanning several years, multiple victims and multiple jurisdictions.

December 4, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Middle Georgia man was sentenced to 60 years last week—with the first 50 to be spent in prison—after pleading guilty to multiple counts of child molestation. A Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office news release says 62-year-old Michael Elsasser pleaded guilty on Friday, December 1 in Crawford County Superior Court to three counts of…

Women Va Clincic Dublin Va Gfx December 7

Dublin VA to host women veterans health forum and claims clinic on Thursday

The event, set to begin at 4:30 p.m. in the medical center’s auditorium (on the second floor of Building 2), aims to raise awareness of the various programs and services available to women veterans.

December 4, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In an effort to address the healthcare needs of female veterans, the Dublin VA Medical Center is set to host a Women Veterans Public Health Forum and Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) claims clinic on Thursday, December 7. The event, set to begin at 4:30 p.m. in the medical center’s auditorium (on the second floor of Building…

UPDATE: Deputy coroner identifies person killed in Sunday night shooting in Dublin

One person is dead and five others are injured after separate weekend shootings in Dublin.

December 4, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (12/4 – 9 p.m.): Laurens County Deputy Coroner Nathan Stanley identified the person killed in a shooting outside Burger King Sunday night as 19-year-old Jeremiah Watkins of Dublin. Stanley says Watkins was taken to Fairview Park Hospital and was pronounced dead there at 10:18 p.m. Sunday. His body is being sent to the GBI Crime Lab in Atlanta for…

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….

Johnny Wingers, the former long-serving Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director for Macon-Bibb County, died Monday at the age of 84, according to Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones.

The event, set to begin at 4:30 p.m. in the medical center’s auditorium (on the second floor of Building 2), aims to raise awareness of the various programs and services available to women veterans.

One person is dead and five others are injured after separate weekend shootings in Dublin.

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.

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