Before the Braves get a chance to take another World Series win, they still have to get through the Phillies. 41NBC’s Bill Shanks takes a head-to-head look at the two teams heading in to the playoffs. Categories: Sports
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…
File (2023)PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 34th Georgia National Fair starts on Thursday! Every year, the Georgia National Fair brings hundreds of thousands of visitors to the city of Perry to enjoy 11 days of festivities and to learn about Georgia’s biggest industries. Marketing Director for the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, Maggie Lane, says the Georgia National Fair was…
Joseph Cam Joyner (Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (1:45 p.m.) – A man is now in custody in connection with a Wednesday morning shooting that left a man dead. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says that just before a noon, a person of interest, identified as 23-year-old Joseph Cam Joyner of Macon, was transported from Bibb County Sheriff’s Office…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Warner Robins is leading the way as a smart city with a new partnership between Apple, Inc. and Concentrix Catalyst to promote the mental and physical wellbeing of its public safety employees through the ESNTL Wellness initiative. According to Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick, the initiative is a first of its kind…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A federal jury convicted Johnifer Dernard Barnwell and Kenneth Emanuel Pertillo, both 37 and residents of Macon, on multiple charges related to drug trafficking and criminal street gang activities on Monday. The convictions follow a multi-agency investigation into large-scale distribution of deadly fentanyl mixes and other narcotics in Macon and Middle Georgia, according to a news…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Ten people were arrested in and around Houston County as part of “Operation Southern Comfort,” a multi-agency undercover investigation aimed at combating sex trafficking and commercial sex buyers. Coordinated by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Human Exploitation and Trafficking Unit (GBI HEAT), Perry Police Department, Houston County Sheriff’s Office, Georgia Motor Carrier Compliance Division and the…
UPDATE (10/6): 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. ORIGINAL STORY (10/3): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is in critical condition after being shot at a north Macon apartment complex just before 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. A Bibb County Sheriff’s…
FileMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Four schools in the Bibb County School District have been recognized for their growth in the past school year, with one standing above the rest. Alexander II Magnet School was recognized as a Distinguished School and a Reward School by the Georgia Department of Education. As a Title I Distinguished School, Alexander II is in the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Violence prevention and mental health care services are expanding in Middle Georgia with the help of federal grant money from the Department of Justice. U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia, Peter Leary, recently announced more than $7 million in grants awarded to the region. “The Department of Justice has a comprehensive strategy to combat…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Monday marked the start of Habitat Week, and the Macon Area Habitat for Humanity celebrated with a home dedication for World Habitat Day. Two homes were presented to Quintarius Walker and Amanda Roberts on Dannenberg Avenue in Macon. The new homeowners also received a gift card from the Habitat for Humanity ReStore, along with gift baskets,…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — October is here, and if you’re looking for spooky festivities, then look no further than Terror at Meramac Grove Haunted House. It’s coming soon to the old rec center in Warner Robins! Meramac Grove is a non-profit haunted house that began five years ago now in the backyard of Joe Liercke and his family as…
Terrial Dean (Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (10/2): Terrial Deshon Dean Jr. was booked into the Bibb County Law Enforecement Center on October 1. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says Dean was taken into custody around 5:45 p.m. He was wanted for murder in connection with the death of 30-year-old Robert Evans on August 20. He was located and…