MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will remain below average heading into the middle of the week. Overnight Cloud cover from the afternoon has cleared out, leaving Middle Georgia with clear skies the rest of the night. Temperatures will drop down into the lower 40s, however north-northwest winds of 5-10 mph could lead to wind chills in the upper 30s. Tomorrow…
LAURENS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is asking for prayers as a Captain with the Sheriff’s Office remains in critical condition. According to the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office, Captain Chris Bracewell was involved in a serious accident on Saturday in Valdosta while off duty. In a recent update on its Facebook page, the Sheriff’s Office said…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Fort Valley State University makes history with its largest donation ever received by living alumni, according to the university. The school announced Monday the renaming of its student amenities center to the Alonzo and Alma Jones Student Center. The $1 million gift comes from alumni Dr. Alonzo Jones, Dr. Alma Jones and their niece Dr….
We had chilly conditions across middle Georgia this morning. Areas west of 75 were in the upper 40s while areas east of 75 had cloud coverage which allowed for temperatures in the 50s. As we head into the afternoon hours we will be mostly sunny with temperatures in the 60s. Winds will be out of the NNW at 8-12 mph…
UPDATE (11:58 p.m.) – Deputies identified the 26-year-old man as Devonte Levon Kyles. His family has been notified. ORIGINAL STORY (11:53 p.m.): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 26-year-old man died Friday night after being struck by a vehicle on I-475 South just before the Eisenhower Parkway off ramp. That’s according to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release, which says…
Tonight we lift up and celebrate Flint Energies Power Lineman of the week Chris Barrett and high school football lineman Drew Rozier of Dublin 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
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mary Persons Bulldogs hosted the Peach County Trojans for our Game of the Week on The End Zone. The Trojans (2-4) started the season 0-4 but had won two straight. This was their region opener. The Bulldogs (6-1, 1-0) shut out Jackson 49-0 last week and had won five straight games. Peach County led the…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Baldwin Braves visited the Perry Panthers on Friday night. The Braves (4-2, 1-1) lost to the Panthers last season, 35-0. The Panthers (6-1) beat Griffin last week, 41-7. Check out the highlights from Herb St. John Stadium. Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: baldwin braves, Bill Shanks, Herb St. John Stadium, high school football,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Tattnall Trojans hosted the Mount de Sales Cavaliers on Friday night. The Cavaliers (0-6, 0-1) were only scoring 11 points per game while allowing 33 points per game. The Trojans (3-4, 1-0) beat Mount de Sales last season, 41-13. Check out the highlights. Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, high school football,…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Greyhounds welcomed the Dutchtown Bulldogs to Greyhound Field on Friday night. The Greyhounds (5-2, 3-0) beat Ola 48-17 last week and had won four in a row. The Bulldogs (2-4, 1-1) lost to Warner Robins, 29-22, two weeks ago. Tucker Sargent has the highlights. Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags:…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Stratford Eagles visited the John Milledge Trojans in Week 9 of The End Zone. The Trojans (6-0) were on a 56-game winning streak. Their last loss was in November 2018. The Eagles (4-3, 0-1) lost to John Milledge in a close one last year, 21-7. Bill Shanks has the highlights from Trojan Field. Categories: End…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The GMC Prep Bulldogs welcomed the Hancock Central Bulldogs on Friday night in Week 9 of The End Zone. GMC (1-6, 0-2) had lost its first two region games and was only scoring 13 points per game. Hancock Central (3-3, 1-0) beat GMC last year, 22-21. Bill Shanks has the highlights from Davenport Field. Categories: End…
The End Zone logoHere are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from Week 9. (Catch all the highlights here.) Games featured on The End Zone: GMC Prep 34, Hancock Central 22 John Milledge 40, Stratford 6 Jones County 35, Dutchtown 28 Mary Persons 13, Peach County (Game of the Week) Perry 33, Baldwin 16 Tattnall Square 47, Mount de Sales…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Law enforcement officers in Houston County have arrested 38 people on drug-related charges over the last 40 days, according to Houston County District Attorney William Kendall. 15 of those people face charges for trafficking fentanyl. Lt. Matthew Moulton with the Houston County Sheriff’s office said in a news conference that fentanyl’s appeal revolves around its cost relative…
Good morning, clouds are all across the area as there is a few showers on radar as well. Not everyone is seeing a showers this morning but most will by the end of the day. As for today’s forecast will keep the cloud coverage and spotty showers with a highs in the mid to upper 60s. Be sure to bring…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The End Zone Game of the Week features the 20th all-time meeting between the Mary Persons Bulldogs and the Peach County Trojans. The Mary Persons Bulldogs are off to a tremendous 6-1 start with a 1-0 region record. They were named Georgia High School Football Daily’s Team of the Week just two weeks ago, which is a…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 34th Annual Georgia National Fair is bringing the farm to you with a unique live birth viewing experience at the Georgia Grown Baby Barn. The Baby Barn gives fair-goers the chance to get an up-close look at live cows and pigs, including newborn calves and piglets. According to the Marketing Specialist for the Georgia Department…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Community Foundation of Central Georgia (CFCG) has allocated a total of $344,000 in grant funding to 26 different local projects. The announcement was made at a gathering in the Middle Georgia Meals on Wheels community room on Thursday, where CFCG members and project leaders celebrated the milestone. Sylvia McGee, the Chair of the Grants Committee…
Post from Johnson County Schools’ social mediaGRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Johnson County High School will not be having in-person classes Thursday or Friday. According to a social media post from Johnson County Schools early Thursday, a roof drain on the high school side of the building failed. High Schoolers are expected to be on virtual learning on Thursday and Friday….
This morning has been a complete wash out across Middle Georgia. This morning has also been a bit windy at times with gusts up to 26 mph. Most of the area has seen at least a half of inch of rain with some spots even seeing 1-2 inches. Rain will continue throughout the morning hours. Rain chances decrease this afternoon…
The Dawgs and the Falcons are both dealing with new-QB-growing-pains this season. 41NBC’s Bil Shanks explains why we should give these offenses a chance. Categories: Sports
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Remnants of a tropical storm in the Pacific have made it into the northeastern gulf of Mexico bringing widespread rain to the Southeastern US. Tonight Moderate rain and strong winds are expected across Middle Georgia throughout the night. Temperatures will only drop into the upper 50s and lower 60s thanks to the more humid conditions. Sustained…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Students and children who visit the 34th Annual Georgia National Fair can learn about livestock while having fun in the new Baby Barn Schoolhouse. The schoolhouse was added to the Georgia Grown Building this year to expand on livestock education for different age groups. Students can learn more about the animals they see at the fair…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you’ve tried any of the food at the Georgia National Fair this year, there’s a good chance you’ve eaten something that was grown at the fairgrounds. The Starbuck Learning Farm at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter serves as an educational resource and also as a practical food source. According to the nonprofit’s executive director,…