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‘Just Walk Away’ initiative helping to address violence in Macon

Herbert Dennard is the creator behind the Just Walk Away Initiative.

September 4, 2023

Shelby Coates,

Just Walk AwayMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – 41NBC is talking crime prevention with Herbert Dennard, the creator behind the Just Walk Away Initiative. He says instead of fighting and responding with anger, he wants people to walk away. “Bad things will happen to you sometime,” said Dennard. “The smartest thing to do for everyone involved –walk away. Be the bigger person…

Motorcycle safety tips for all drivers, bikers sharing the road

The Georgia Motorcycle Safety Program said there were 4,440 motorcycle-related crashes in 2021.

September 4, 2023

Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Safety experts want everyone to pay close attention and look out for motorcyclists. The Communications and Outreach Coordinator from the Georgia Motorcycle Safety Program said there were 4,440 motorcycle-related crashes in 2021. Of those crashes, 848 of them involved serious injures. And of that number 194 were fatal. The state recommends motorcyclists protect themselves by wearing…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Warner Robins battles Northside in our Game of the Week

The Eagles' (2-0) last win against Warner Robins came seven years ago in 2016. The Demons (0-1) led the overall series 40-25.

September 1, 2023

Clayton Poulnott,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Some call it the biggest rivalry in Georgia! The Warner Robins Demons battled the Northside Eagles in our Game of the Week on The End Zone. The Eagles’ (2-0) last win against Warner Robins came seven years ago in 2016. The Demons (0-1) led the overall series 40-25. Tucker Sargent has the highlights from McConnell-Talbert…

Lineman of the Week: Veterans High School

September 1, 2023

David Tufts,

Tonight we lift up and celebrate Flint Energies power Lineman of the Week Chris Callier and high school football lineman Jacob Ruff of Veterans 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: Southwest hosts Pike County

The Patriots (0-2) lost to Westside last week, 35-28. The Pirates (0-2) had been outscored 99-12 in two games.

September 1, 2023

Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Southwest Patriots welcomed in the Pike County Pirates to Ed DeFore Sports Complex in Week 3. The Patriots (0-2) lost to Westside last week, 35-28. The Pirates (0-2) had been outscored 99-12 in two games. Let’s see who gets their first win of the season: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks,…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: West Laurens travels to Houston County

The Bears (2-0) had scored 49 points per game in their two games this season. The Raiders (0-1) got shut out by the Bears last year, 58-0.

September 1, 2023

Clayton Poulnott,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The West Laurens Raiders went on the road to take on the Houston County Bears on Friday night. The Bears (2-0) had scored 49 points per game in their two games this season. The Raiders (0-1) got shut out by the Bears last year, 58-0. Here are the highlights from Freedom Field: Categories: End Zone,…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Westfield welcomes Southland

The Hornets beat the Golden Raiders 48-14 last year.

September 1, 2023

Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Wesfield Hornets hosted the Southland Golden Raiders in Week 3 of The End Zone. The Hornets (1-1) lost to Stratford last week after beating Deerfield-Windsor in Week 1. The Hornets beat the Golden Raiders 48-14 last year. Check out the highlights from Marvin Arrington Stadium: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, high…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Jones County travels to Perry

The Panthers (0-1) beat the Greyhounds 42-14 last season in Gray. The Greyhounds (1-1) hadn't beaten Perry since 1987.

September 1, 2023

Clayton Poulnott,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Greyhounds went on the road to take on the Perry Panthers at Herb. St. John Stadium on Friday. The Panthers (0-1) beat the Greyhounds 42-14 last season in Gray. The Greyhounds (1-1) hadn’t beaten Perry since 1987. Here are the highlight: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, Herb St. John…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Tattnall welcomes Athens Christian

The Trojans (0-2) had allowed 55.5 points per game through their first two games.

September 1, 2023

Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -The Tattnall Trojans hosted the Athens Christian Eagles on Friday night. The Trojans (0-2) had allowed 55.5 points per game through their first two games. The Eagles (0-1) lost to Tattnall last year, 64-37. Bill Shanks has the highlights from Jack Baynes Field: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Athens Christian Eagles, Bill Shanks, Jack Baynes…

THE END ZONE SCOREBOARD: Scores from Week 3 of high school football

Here are Middle Georgia's high school football scores from Week 3.

September 1, 2023

Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from Week 3. Games featured on The End Zone: Northside 35, Warner Robins 39 Jones County 21, Perry 54 West Laurens 14, Houston County 55 Pike County 7, Southwest 54 Southland 14, Westfield 7 Athens Christian 14, Tattnall 54 Other scores: Lamar County 28, Dublin 33 Lovejoy 14,…

Byron family fighting pediatric cancer receives custom gift

4-year-old named Syre, who is suffering from Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma, is having one of the play set built in his back yard.

September 1, 2023

Denise Turner,

September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. In honor of the month, non-profit organization Roc Solid Foundation, is providing children with custom play sets for it second annual ‘Play Defeats Cancer Tour’ presented by Amazon. The 30-day national tour will surprise 30 kids with play sets during September. 4-year-old named Syre, who is suffering from Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma, is having one…

Macon LGBTQ advocate dead at 63

September 1, 2023

Dejon Campbell,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A staple in the Macon LGBTQ community has died. Tangerine Summers was one of Macon’s most well-known drag queens with a career that spanned more than several decades. Tributes to the late LGBTQ advocate flooded social media throughout the day on Thursday and Friday, with one close friend speaking with us about what she meant to…

3 arrested in Macon County shooting with ties to Fort Valley

Macon County Elementary School was placed under lockdown as a safety precaution.

September 1, 2023

Shelby Coates,

MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Investigators believe a shooting near a school in Montezuma may be connected to a shooting in Fort Valley. According to a Montezuma Police Department Facebook post, police responded to a shooting on Barnard Street in Montezuma around 12:15 Thursday afternoon. Macon County Elementary School was placed under lockdown as a safety precaution. Officers say they spoke…

City of Perry sets public hearing for property tax increase

A public hearing will take place on Tuesday, September 5th.

September 1, 2023

Shelby Coates,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Perry is planning to increase property taxes. City council has tentatively adopted a millage rate, which will require an increase in property taxes by 8.72 percent. According to the City of Perry, the tentative increase will result in a millage rate of 14.00 mills. That is an increase of 1.123 mills. The proposed…

Fort Valley man sentenced to prison in dog fighting, drug conspiracy case

The sentencing is in connection to two separate drug trafficking organizations and a multi-state dog fighting operation.

September 1, 2023

Shelby Coates,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Fort Valley man is sentenced to more than 15 years in prison in connection to two separate drug trafficking organizations and a multi-state dog fighting operation. Forty-three year old Armard Davis, aka “Black Jack,” is the final defendant of 21 co-conspirators. He previously pleaded guilty to the following charges: Conspiracy to possess with intent…

Morning Business Report: Biden asks for more FEMA funds, FDA warns of baby formula quality control

September 1, 2023

Haley Janes,

FEMA executives said this week that the U.S. Disaster Relief Fund has a balance of $3.4 Billion, which will be exhausted in the first half of September. Companies are making bank off you forgetting you signed up for a subscription. A new study found forgotten subscriptions can raise sellers’ revenue by over 200% in some cases. Some subscriptions, like streaming,…

Friday brings cool, dry, and breezy conditions to Middle Georgia

A wedge front will be ushering in cooler weather along with winds gusting up to 20 mph. Nice weather continues into the weekend.

August 31, 2023

Cecilia Reeves,

It has been a nice day across Middle Georgia, but a wedge front will start to push into the area on Friday. This wedge front will bring some nice fall temps and breezy conditions, but a few showers are still possible. Winds will be gusting up to 20 mph during the afternoon with partly to mostly cloudy skies. Most of…

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Historic Macon announces 2023 Fading Five list

Historic Macon announced its 2023 Fading Five list on Thursday.

August 31, 2023

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Historic Macon announced its 2023 Fading Five list on Thursday. Since 2015, the organization has called attention to five buildings in Macon that could be lost through development or neglect. This year, the old D.T. Walton Building, Roxy Theatre, Doctor E.E. Green House, First National Ban, and the Willingham McBrearty House all made the list. This…

Society Garden to host ‘GAmboree’ music event Friday

The Society Garden in Macon will highlight three Georgia-based artists in a musical jamboree on Friday.

August 31, 2023

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Society Garden in Macon will highlight three Georgia-based artists in a musical jamboree on Friday. Hosted by Roger Walden, the event is billed as an evening of celebration and appreciation for Macon music. Roger’s father, Alan, Worked with artists like Otis Redding and Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Roger is looking to do the same. He wants…

Crews, residents work to clean up damage in Telfair County caused by Hurricane Idalia

The hurricane brought down numerous trees and power lines in the county, and emergency services responded to several calls throughout the day.

August 31, 2023

Andrew Willis,

MCRAE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Clean-up efforts are underway in Telfair County after Hurricane Idalia caused damage to homes and businesses Wednesday. Emergency responders worked for nearly six hours answering calls as strong winds and heavy rains passed through the county. The director of the Telfair County EMA, Lee Conner, says agencies were able to respond quickly because they prepared for…

Robins Air Force Base to retire final JSTAR aircraft, usher in new chapter

Robins Air Force Base has announced the retirement of its final JSTAR aircraft this fall, signaling the end of an era and the beginning of new opportunities for employment in Middle Georgia.

August 31, 2023

Dejon Campbell,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Robins Air Force Base has announced the retirement of its final JSTAR aircraft this fall, signaling the end of an era and the beginning of new opportunities for employment in Middle Georgia. The decision to retire the JSTAR fleet was made in 2021. Since then, the base has met all programmatic requirements to retire a…

UPDATE: 53-year-old Gray man dies in motorcycle crash on Broadway

Deputies say a 53-year-old man was traveling north on Broadway when he struck a vehicle.

August 31, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (4:15 p.m.) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the crash happened on Broadway near Spikes Street. It was called in at 2:50 p.m. Deputies say 53-year-old Michael Todd Malone, of Gray, was traveling north on Broadway when he struck a vehicle at a stop ahead of him. Malone was then ejected from his vehicle. He was pronounced dead…

MWA Director of Water Treatment selected for state leadership position

Gary McCoy is now in line to lead the Georgia Association of Water Professionals as President in two years.

August 31, 2023

Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Water Authority Director of Water Treatment Gary McCoy received a top state leadership position during the Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP) Conference & Expo in Savannah. McCoy was selected as the GAWP Vice President for the 2023-24 Program Year. “I think about my humble background and start in the water industry, when I was…

Peach County man pleads guilty to child molestation

The Peach County man will serve prison time after pleading guilty to two counts of Child Molestation.

August 31, 2023

Shelby Coates,

Peach County Sheriff’s OfficeFORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Peach County man will serve prison time after pleading guilty to two counts of Child Molestation. According to District Attorney Anita Howard’s Office, 38-year-old Timothy Reeves was sentenced to 15 year, with the first 10 years in prison. Evidence shows, on May 3, 2020, Reeves forced his 9-year-old victim to touch…

Herbert Dennard is the creator behind the Just Walk Away Initiative.

The Georgia Motorcycle Safety Program said there were 4,440 motorcycle-related crashes in 2021.

The Eagles' (2-0) last win against Warner Robins came seven years ago in 2016. The Demons (0-1) led the overall series 40-25.

The Patriots (0-2) lost to Westside last week, 35-28. The Pirates (0-2) had been outscored 99-12 in two games.

The Bears (2-0) had scored 49 points per game in their two games this season. The Raiders (0-1) got shut out by the Bears last year, 58-0.

The Hornets beat the Golden Raiders 48-14 last year.

The Panthers (0-1) beat the Greyhounds 42-14 last season in Gray. The Greyhounds (1-1) hadn't beaten Perry since 1987.

The Trojans (0-2) had allowed 55.5 points per game through their first two games.

Here are Middle Georgia's high school football scores from Week 3.

4-year-old named Syre, who is suffering from Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma, is having one of the play set built in his back yard.

Macon County Elementary School was placed under lockdown as a safety precaution.

A public hearing will take place on Tuesday, September 5th.

The sentencing is in connection to two separate drug trafficking organizations and a multi-state dog fighting operation.

A wedge front will be ushering in cooler weather along with winds gusting up to 20 mph. Nice weather continues into the weekend.

Historic Macon announced its 2023 Fading Five list on Thursday.

The Society Garden in Macon will highlight three Georgia-based artists in a musical jamboree on Friday.

The hurricane brought down numerous trees and power lines in the county, and emergency services responded to several calls throughout the day.

Robins Air Force Base has announced the retirement of its final JSTAR aircraft this fall, signaling the end of an era and the beginning of new opportunities for employment in Middle Georgia.

Deputies say a 53-year-old man was traveling north on Broadway when he struck a vehicle.

Gary McCoy is now in line to lead the Georgia Association of Water Professionals as President in two years.

The Peach County man will serve prison time after pleading guilty to two counts of Child Molestation.

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