The End Zone Highlights: Ace Visits Crawford County
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: ACE visits Crawford County

The Gryphons went 8-3 last year, with one of those wins in shootout fashion against the Eagles, 70-53.
Clayton Poulnott,

ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The ACE Gryphons traveled to Crawford County to take on the Eagles on Friday night. The Eagles have a new head coach in Dusty Jump after going 3-8 in 2022. The Gryphons went 8-3 last year, with one of those wins in shootout fashion against the Eagles, 70-53. Check out the highlights J.B. Hawkins Sports Complex:…

The End Zone Highlights: Houston County Hosts Sumter County
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Houston County hosts Sumter County

The Bears were coming off a 10-3 season and beat Sumter County 41-7 to open the season last year.
Clayton Poulnott,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County Bears welcomed the Sumter County Panthers to Freedom Field on Friday night. The Bears were coming off a 10-3 season and beat Sumter County 41-7 to open the season last year. The Panthers had won only one game in each of the last three seasons. They were 3-24 since 2020. Bill Shanks…

The End Zone Highlights: Veterans Welcomes Richmond Academy
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THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Veterans welcomes Richmond Academy

The Musketeers, from Augusta, beat Veterans 23-20 last season.
Clayton Poulnott,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Veterans Warhawks hosted the Richmond Academy Musketeers in Week 1 of The End Zone. The Warhawks went 5-5 last year, giving up 35 points per game along the way. The Musketeers, from Augusta, beat Veterans 23-20 last season. Check out the highlights from Herb St. John Stadium: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill…

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Baldwin County faces EMS service expiration in November

Baldwin County Commissioners met Friday to discuss its next steps to get a new service.
Edward Smart,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Baldwin County is looking for a new EMS service after Grady EMS, based in Atlanta, will not renew its three year contract. Baldwin County Commissioners met Friday to discuss its next steps to get a new service. County Manager Carlos Tobar, says this was an unexpected change but still plans to maintain good EMS service reputation…

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Baldwin County, Education, Featured, Local News

GCSU Financial Literacy Club teaching students how to manage money

"What I think students here problem need to do a better job of is getting adequately and financially literate."
Edward Smart,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia College and State University wants to teach students financial literacy. For many, college is the first time students have to manage money. Without guidance budgeting, it can be difficult. With the new semester underway, GCSU offers a Financial Literacy Club to help students manage their money. Professor Brent Evans teaches financial literacy at GCSU. He…
Featured, Health, Local News, Medical

Walmart wants families to prioritize health with ‘Wellness Day’ this Saturday

Wellness Day is Saturday, August 19th from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Walmart wants you to ring in the new school year with wellness this Saturday.  Pharmacies and vision center teams at Walmart locations across Middle Georgia are taking part in Wellness Day on Saturday, August 19th from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Customers can receive free glucose, cholesterol, body mass index (BMI) and blood pressure screenings. Walmart will also…

End Zone Game Of The Week Preview: Peach County Vs. Baldwin
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End Zone Game of the Week Preview: Peach County vs. Baldwin

The Trojans defeated the Braves 50-20 in the 2022 season opener.
Shaaz Peerani,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The first End Zone Game of the Week for the 2023 high school football season features the Peach County Trojans hosting the Baldwin Braves. The Baldwin Braves are coming off their worst finish to a season since 2016, going 4-7 while falling in the first round of the GHSA 4A state playoffs. But this offseason, things…

Laron Woodard
Featured, Local News, Monroe County

MCSO looking for man wanted for theft, other crimes

Laron Jeffery Woodard is wanted for for burglary, theft by taking and criminal damage to property.
Clayton Poulnott,

MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office needs your help finding a wanted man. Laron Jeffery Woodard is wanted for for Burglary, Theft by Taking and Criminal Damage to Property. If you have seen Woodard or know where he is, call 911 or the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office at (478) 994-7010. Categories: Featured, Local News, Monroe County Tags:…

Dustin King
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office looking for wanted man

Investigators say Dustin King is wanted for Aggravated Assault.
Clayton Poulnott,

LAURENS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office needs your help finding a wanted man. Investigators say Dustin King is wanted for Aggravated Assault. If you have any information or know where King is, call 911 or Laurens County Sheriff’s Office at (478) 272-1522. Categories: Featured, Laurens County, Local News Tags: Aggravated Assault, Dustin King, Wanted

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Featured, Local News, Peach County

Peach County man sentenced to 30 years

Clinton Rudy Mitchell plead guilty to Trafficking Methamphetamine and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.
Clayton Poulnott,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — On Thursday, a Peach County man was sentenced to prison. Clinton Rudy Mitchell plead guilty to Trafficking Methamphetamine and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. He was sentenced to 30 years, with 10 years to be served in state prison. On May 11, the Peach County Sheriff’s Office along with the Crawford County…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Staying warm and dry Friday before a weekend warm-up

Highs Friday will warm into the 90s with continued low humidity. Over the weekend humidity and temperatures will increase.
Cecilia Reeves,

It has been another beautiful day in Middle Georgia, with dry air filtering into even our southern counties. That dry air will allow our overnight temps to fall into the mid and low 60s Friday for a great start to the day. Sunshine will stick around all Friday with high warming to the low 90s. Humidity will stay low Friday…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Goodwill encourages Middle Georgians to ‘extend the life’ of items on National Thrift Shop Day

Thrifty shoppers in Middle Georgia have reason to celebrate with National Thrift Shop Day emphasizing the importance of saving money through secondhand purchases.
Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Thrifty shoppers in Middle Georgia have reason to celebrate with National Thrift Shop Day emphasizing the importance of saving money through secondhand purchases. According to the Association of Resale Professionals, the U.S. has more than 25,000 resale shops, and 62 percent of Generation Alpha and millennials prefer to seek secondhand items before buying new ones. Goodwill…

Community Foundation Of Central Georgia
Baldwin County, Bibb County, Featured, Houston County, Local News

Survey: Crime, affordable housing and mental health impact Middle Georgians the most

According to Foundation President Kathryn Dennis, 39% of those who participated in this year's On the Table discussions responded to the survey.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — More people in Middle Georgia are speaking up on issues that matter through the Community Foundation of Central Georgia’s 2023 On the Table Survey. Thursday, the Foundation announced the survey results and awarded $24,500 in mini-grants to 25 community organizations. This year, the biggest issues affecting the community were crime, affordable housing and mental health according…

Tech Report: Amazon's Rivalry And Tech Jobs
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Tech Report: Amazon’s rivalry and tech jobs

Walmart plus is starting to become a serious rival to Amazon and the tech job recession appears to be over. Jane king is at the NASDAQ market site with those stories and more in today's tech report. 
Haley Janes,

Tech companies laid off more than 300,000 employees in the first half of 2023. Tech analysts from Bernstein research have been posting monthly updates on layoffs across the industry for about a year. The adoption of AI in video surveillance is expanding, due to the increase in higher resolution cameras and cloud-based video surveillance. Eagle eye networks says it saw…

Morning Business Report: Dunkin Rolls Out Fall Flavors And Food Delivery Slows Down
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Morning Business Report: Dunkin rolls out fall flavors and food delivery slows down

Pumpkin spice season has already begun and business leaders don't like remote work but say they may be stuck with it. Jane king is at the NASDAQ with those stories and more in today's morning business report
Haley Janes,

Remote work’s negative effects outnumber positive ones, according to business leaders in a new York fed survey. Roughly two-thirds said remote work hurt workplace culture, team environment, communication, and training. The upside for employers: it helps with recruiting and retaining workers. Americans may be pulling back on food delivery. Both Sweetgreen and Cava says more customers are picking up their…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Macon man charged with murder in December 2022 shooting death

A 26-year-old Macon man is in custody in connection with a deadly shooting in December.
Shelby Coates,

UPDATE (8/16/23): A 26-year-old Macon man is in custody in connection with a deadly shooting in December. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says 26-year-old Jaleel Deshawn Parker is charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of 23-year-old Deshazo “Destin” Kifian Howard of Macon in December. Parker was taken into custody at a Northside Drive business just after 12…

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Bibb County, Elections, Featured, Georgia News, Local News

Former Macon DA responds to Trump indictment in Georgia election probe

Former Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney David Cooke says Trump "intentionally tried to deprive people of their lawful votes."
Shelby Coates,

MGNMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As former President Donald Trump faces charges in Georgia, we asked former Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney David Cooke his thoughts on the indictment out of Fulton County. Trump and 18 other defendants are named in the 41-count indictment. The charges stem from claims that Trump and his allies tried to overturn the 2020 election results…

Two Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Competitors From Middle Georgia Place Third At A North American Event
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Two Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Competitors from Middle Georgia place third at a North American event

Brynlee Dupree and Scott Vega earned third-place finishes in what is considered the largest and most competitive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament for kids in North America.
Shaaz Peerani,

BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — In a sport less commonly pursued in middle Georgia, two young prodigies have ascended to prominence on the grandest stage, securing an impressive 3rd place at the Pan Kids Jiu-Jitsu International BJJ Federation Championship, which is highly regarded as the largest and most competitive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament for kids in North America. “It was exciting, but…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Cold front brings cooler, drier conditions this week

A cold front that is still moving into the area will stall over parts of Middle Georgia, but not before cooling most of us down a bit.
Cecilia Reeves,

It has been a stormy night across Middle Georgia, as a cold front fired up a few severe storms early. The front will continue to push south into our area, before stalling sometime Wednesday. Behind the front, dry/comfortable air will move in, along with dry conditions. A few showers will be possible south of the stationary boundary, but severe storms…

Wanted
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Help Macon Regional Crimestoppers track down five wanted suspects

Crimestoppers offers rewards of up to $2,000 for tips that lead to arrests.
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Crimestoppers’ Sergeant Greg Thomas visited 41Today to highlight five wanted suspects and their charges. Crimestoppers offers rewards of up to $2,000 for tips that lead to arrests. The Crimestoppers tip line is anonymous and callers are not required to provide their name. Can you help Crimestoppers track down the following suspects: Lonnie Wingate Samuel Jones Pershameron Banks…

Tech Report With Jane King Tuesday August 15th.
Tech Report

Tech Report: Ford tech advances and robots take over window washing

Haley Janes,

Ford sees revenue from in-car software services, like its hands-free driving feature, surging by 1,000% over the next few years. Ford sees more technology especially in the areas of safety and security to be coming to cars in the next few years. A lucky few who are trained in A.I. technology could find lucrative jobs paying as much as $900,000…

Morning Business Report With Jane King Tuesday August 15th
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Morning Business Report: Kids don’t know enough about money, business travel is up

Haley Janes,

Hawaiian electric’s stock tumbled to a 13-year low Monday. It plunged more than 40% after a class action lawsuit alleged that Maui’s devastating wildfires were caused by the utility’s energized power lines that were knocked down by strong winds. The UAW and the automakers are still negotiating new contracts, which expire September 14th. The union is asking for huge raises,…