41NBC’s Dejon Campbell got a chance to speak with Shirley Jones and Latrice Hodges about how the foster grandparent program has been helping local kids and seniors alike. If you’re interested in volunteering with the program, you can call 478-738-3240. They’re looking for seniors 55 and older. Categories: 41 Today, Bibb County, Local News
Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE (11/11 – 12 p.m.) – Johnifer Barnwell is now in custody. Joey Fournier remains on the run. UPDATE (11/4 – 4:30 p.m.) – A woman has now been charged in connection with hindering the apprehension of Marc Anderson. Deputies say 32-year-old Tymeshia Ceiarra Timley was taken into custody around 10 a.m. Friday in the 1600…
Tasha Butts, American basketball player and head coach of Georgetown women’s basketball, dies at 41MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgetown Women’s Basketball head coach and former Baldwin Bravette, Tasha Butts, has passed away at the age of 41 after being diagnosed two years ago with advanced-stage metastatic breast cancer. Butts was recently hired as the Hoyas’ head coach in April 2023…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two men are in stable condition at the hospital after being shot on Monday. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to a distress call about a person shot near the 2100 block of Liberty Church Road. That’s where they found a 68-year-old man with a gunshot wound. Paramedics responded and took the man to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — With Halloween around the corner, Middle Georgians have a chance to immerse themselves in the dark world of Edgar Allen Poe thanks to a new event at The Society Garden. Starting Tuesday, October 24 and running through Thursday, October 26, the venue will host “Nevermore: Cocktails with Poe.” “Everyone will enjoy it, from those who have…
ROCHELLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With a special election only two weeks away, Wilcox County voters can hear from candidates in the running for sheriff during a public forum happening Tuesday night. Candidates will discuss how they plan to address some of the county’s biggest issues ahead of the election in November. The election comes after the death of Sheriff Robert Rodgers,…
Tonight we lift up and celebrate Flint Energies Power Lineman of the week Alec Mays and high school football lineman Damarcus Thompson Of Central 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
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mount de Sales Cavaliers welcome the Stratford Eagles for our Week 10 Game of the Week on The End Zone. The Eagles (4-4, 0-2) had won two in a row against Mount de Sales and led the overall series 32-19. The Cavaliers (0-7, 0-2) were only scoring 11 points per game while allowing more than…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Northeast Raiders hosted the Spencer Greenwave Owls at Thompson Stadium on Friday night. The Raiders (6-1, 4-0) had won six straight and were scoring 38 points per game while only giving up 14 points per game. The Greenwave Owls (5-2, 4-0) had won four straight and beat Northeast 14-13 last season. Check out the highlights….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The FPD Vikings hosted the John Milledge Trojans at George S. Johnson Memorial Stadium on Friday. The Trojans (7-0, 1-0) beat FPD 56-7 last season and had won 57 games in a row. The Vikings (4-2-1, 1-0) were scoring 30 points per game while allowing 21 points per game. Tucker Sargent has the highlights. Categories: End…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Westside Seminoles welcomed the Spalding Jaguars to Ed Defore Sports Complex in Week 10 of The End Zone. The Seminoles (6-1, 2-1) had won two straight and were scoring 43 points per game while giving up 23. The Jaguars (8-0, 4-0) beat Westside last year and came in ranked #6 in AAAA. Check out the…
(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…
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…
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…
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) …
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Below are scores from teams in Middle Georgia. 6A #1 Houston County upset 3-2 by #2 Effingham County in the second round. Houston County needs three victories on Oct. 19 to get into the Elite Eight. #4 Veterans defeat #2 Woodward Academy 9-3 in the loser’s bracket. Veterans needs three victories on Oct. 19 to get…