Bibb County, Featured, Local News

5 arrested in Macon in connection to Burglary

Deputies say during the investigation, it was discovered the suspects were at a home within the 100 block of Comer Terrace.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office makes several arrests in connection with a Commercial Burglary Investigation. According to deputies, a call came into the Macon Bibb E-911 Center on August 30, reporting suspicious activity on Brookdale Avenue. The caller stated two men and a woman were pushing a chest and moving items. While in the area, deputies…
Bibb County, Business, Featured, Local News

Why Downtown Macon Businesses are committed to the Business Improvement District

Property owners in downtown Macon have decided to reinstate the Business Improvement District initiative another six years.
Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  Property owners in downtown Macon have decided to reinstate the Business Improvement District (BID) initiative for another six years. This means when participating downtown property and business owners pay taxes in the fall, they will continue to pay a slightly higher rate and use that money to continue improving downtown.  The property owners also voted to…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Clouds stick around Tuesday, ahead of midweek warm up

Highs through the rest of the week will slowly warm back to the mid-90s. A cold front later this week will bring in isolated showers.
Cecilia Reeves,

It has been another beautiful day in Middle Georgia as low humidity stuck around and highs warmed to the low 90s. Overnight, clouds will move into the area and hang around through the day tomorrow. Highs will still warm into the low 90s, but more summer heat is on the way for the rest of the week By Wednesday we…

Labor Day Swim Safety
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Families take steps to stay safe while enjoying Labor Day at Lake Tobesofkee

According to Atrium Health Navicent, you should apply a sunscreen of Sun Protection Factor (SPF) 30 or higher every two hours.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Whether you’re at the beach or in the pool this Labor Day, Atrium Health Navicent has some tips to keep you and your family safe. At Lake Tobesofkee’s Claystone Park, dozens of families came out Monday to enjoy the sun, sand and swimming. Malinda Rangel was at the beach to spend time with friends and family,…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon’s Labor Day Road Race a family affair

Some spent Labor Day firing up the grill, but about 1,500 people in downtown Macon laced up their running shoes.
Dejon Campbell,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Some spent Labor Day firing up the grill, but about 1,500 people in downtown Macon laced up their running shoes. Among those people was David Oedel, a race attendee for 33 years. He’s now a member of the Macon Tracks Running Club, which hosted the event. “It’s kind of a community institution,” he said. He added…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb County Sheriff David Davis talks homicide rates, hiring and new jail

According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, homicides are down more than 30% compared to this time last year.
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – When it comes to crime and crime prevention, Bibb County Sheriff David Davis says there’s a lot working right now. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, homicides are down more than 30% compared to this time last year. Sheriff Davis says that’s due to several community efforts like the Just Walk Away Initiative and the…

Walk Away
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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.
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…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

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. 
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
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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.
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
Lineman of the Week

Lineman of the Week: Veterans High School

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
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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.
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
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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.
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
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THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Westfield welcomes Southland

The Hornets beat the Golden Raiders 48-14 last year.
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
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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.
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
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THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Tattnall welcomes Athens Christian

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

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

Here are Middle Georgia's high school football scores from Week 3.
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,…
Featured, Local News, Peach County

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.
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
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Macon LGBTQ advocate dead at 63

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…
Featured, Local News, Macon County, Peach County

3 arrested in Macon County shooting with ties to Fort Valley

Macon County Elementary School was placed under lockdown as a safety precaution.
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…
Featured, Houston County, Local News

City of Perry sets public hearing for property tax increase

A public hearing will take place on Tuesday, September 5th.
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…
Bibb County, Crawford County, Featured, Local News, Peach County

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

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,…

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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.
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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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Historic Macon announces 2023 Fading Five list

Historic Macon announced its 2023 Fading Five list on Thursday.
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…