Might want to dust off the rain gear for the next couple of days as starting late today thru Friday rain will occur across Middle Georgia. This morning we saw lots of cloud coverage with temperatures in upper 40s and low 50s. This afternoon we will reach the mid 60s with cloudy skies and a 30 percent chance of rain….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Mercer men’s soccer team waited patiently, staring at the television screen, hoping to find out who they’d face in the first round of the NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer National Tournament; and after 38 teams were announced, Mercer’s name finally flashed across the screen as they are set to take on Florida International. The Bears had…
MACON – Overcast conditions will return to Middle Georgia Tuesday. The Rest of the Evening Scattered clouds will stick around overnight, however they should mainly remain the upper level cirrus clouds. Temperatures will drop into the mid to upper 40s with winds from the northeast at 5-10 mph. Some thicker clouds may begin to arrive tomorrow morning. Tomorrow An…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The 6th annual Macon Burger Week is finally here! From Monday, November 13 through Sunday, November 19, 27 local restaurants will showcase original creations to be judged by Middle Georgians to see who will win best burger. This week will be jam-packed with mouth-watering dishes freshly cooked for those who dare to try and taste them…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Professors from Georgia Tech’s Institute for Electronics and Nanotechnology paid a visit to Northeast High School in Macon Monday to give students a hand-on demonstration in nanotechnology. Students learned about nanotechnology by reinforcing laminate paper with a thin film of acetone, the same way silicon chips are reinforced with metals. The workshop was hosted by Northeast…
Roy Lee Queen (Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE: Deputies say Roy Lee Queen has been found safe. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs help locating a missing man. A sheriff’s office news release says 52-year-old Roy Lee Queen Jr. was last seen on Pershing Avenue Saturday night. His family members told deputies he suffers from schizophrenia…
Folks you better enjoy today as it will be the only day this week that does not have a chance to see rain. This morning we saw temperatures in the 50s and 40s with cloud coverage. Today we will see clouds with temperatures in the mid to upper 60s. Tonight we dip back into the 40s for another chilly night…
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Johnson County Trojans welcomed the Washington-Wilkes Tigers for the first round of the high school football playoffs. The Trojans had won their region two years in a row and were averaging 28 points per game while only giving up 14 per game. This was the first ever meeting between the two schools. Shaaz Peerani has…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Stratford Eagles hosted the Strong Rock Christian Patriots Friday night at Eagle Field. It was a play-in game in the GIAA playoffs. The winner gets FPD next week. The Eagles were averaging 24 points per game while giving up 22 points per game. Stratford beat Strong Rock 41-0 in 2021 and 28-21 in 2020. Tucker…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Greyhounds welcomed the Northside-Columbus Patriots for a first round playoff game. The Greyhounds are looking to make a deep playoff run this year after falling to Ware County in the opening round last season. Bill Shanks has the highlights from Greyhound Field. Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, Colubus Patriots,…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Demons hosted the McIntosh Chiefs at McConnell-Talbert Stadium Friday night. The Demons had won five in a row and entered the playoffs as region champs for the first time since 2020. This was the first ever game between Warner Robins and McIntosh. Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: high school football,…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mary Persons Bulldogs took on the Long County Blue Tide in the first round of the playoffs on Friday night. The Bulldogs were scoring 33 points per game while only giving up 12 per game. Their only loss this year was to Spalding. Bill Shanks has the highlights. Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags:…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Dublin Fighting Irish battled the Screven County Gamecocks inside The Shamrock Bowl on Friday night. The Fighting Irish were the #2 team in their region and had won four straight games. They were scoring 43 points per game and only giving up 14 per game. Dublin last played Screven County in 2015, and the Gamecocks…
The End Zone logoMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from the 1st round of the GHSA football playoffs: (Catch all the highlights here.) Note: Teams in GHSA AAAA and AA will play their first round playoff games on Saturday, November 11. Games featured on The End Zone: Dublin 49, Screven County 0 Johnson…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -Communities across Middle Georgia celebrated servicemen and women on Friday ahead on Veterans Day on Saturday. Middle Georgia State University and Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller, came together to honor those who have served and are currently serving. One of honored was Major Kevin Gunerman, a veteran who now serves in the Bibb County School District as…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A new dessert shop is opening its doors to downtown Macon, serving up sweet treats and fond memories. Nearly fifty people turned out for the grand opening of Sweet Eleanor’s on Poplar Street Friday. Sweet Eleanor’s menu includes desserts, gelato, shakes, and coffee. Owner Scott Mitchell says there will also be seasonal menu options just in…
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MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –After falling in their season opener to Western Kentucky, the Mercer women’s basketball team took advantage of home court, winning their first game of the season 70-62 against Florida Atlantic at Hawkins Arena. The Bears have only five returners and seven newcomers this season. One of the newcomers is former Veterans Warhawk Stacie Jones, who led the…
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The high school football state playoffs are officially here, and the End Zone Game of the Week features a GHSA Class A Division II first-round battle between the Johnson County Trojans and the Washington-Wilkes Tigers. The Trojans finished the regular season with a 7-3 record while going 5-0 in region play, claiming back-to-back region titles. “They’re a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – NewTown Macon has received a $1 million investment from Synovus Bank to support its loan program to advance inclusive economic growth. NewTown Macon and Synovus say the money will support local entrepreneurs and developers, with a focus on those historically underserved. “The investment from Synovus propels us toward creating a more inclusive and diverse community, with…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An 84-year-old woman is recovering in the hospital after being assaulted in an attempted robbery in the parking lot of a Dollar General Thursday night. It happened just before 5:30 in the parking lot of Dollar General, located at 2797 Emery Highway, according to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release. Deputies were told the woman…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Libraries are more that just a place to read a good book but also serve as a space where anyone can access a wealth of knowledge and resources. That’s why one Macon library is celebrating 100 years of service to the community. The Washington Memorial Library first opened its doors in November 1923. A century later,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A downtown Macon coffee shop is re-opening its doors this week after it had to close nearly one year ago. Taste & See Coffee Shop and Gallery, located at 546 Poplar Street, closed last November due to a shortage of employees during the holiday season. According to shop owner Kevin Reeves, people stepped forward to work…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon’s Cherry Blossom Festival is set to welcome Georgia’s Bryce Leatherwood, the season 22 winner of The Voice, as part of the 2024 Festival’s Nightly Concert Series. Leatherwood will take the Coca-Cola Entertainment Stage at Carolyn Crayton Park on March 23, 2024. The 23-year-old country musician from Woodstock spent his childhood summers at his grandfather’s farm…