THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Westfield travels to Tattnall for our Game of the Week

The Trojans were scoring 36 points per game while allowing 29 points per game.  The Hornets were scoring 32 points per game and allowing 30 points per game.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Tattnall Trojans hosted the Westfield Hornets in our The End Zone Game of the Week. The Trojans were scoring 36 points per game while allowing 29 points per game.  The Hornets were scoring 32 points per game and allowing 30 points per game. The winner would play George Walton or Stratford. Shaaz Peerani has the…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Central Fellowship hosts Piedmont

The Lancers had won 16 in a row and won a state title last year in GISA.  The Cougars had won three in a row and beat Trinity Christian of Dublin in the first round of the playoffs last week.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Central Fellowship Lancers welcomed the Piedmont Cougars to Lancer Sports Complex for a GIAA quarterfinals matchup. The Lancers had won 16 in a row and won a state title last year in GISA.  The Cougars had won three in a row and beat Trinity Christian of Dublin in the first round of the playoffs last…

Staying cool this weekend with increasing clouds

The weekend will be staying cool, but mostly dry, before rain chances return for Thanksgiving week.

It was a cool day across Middle Georgia with temps starting in the 20s this morning and warming only into the upper 50s. Overnight we will see more cooling, with lows dropping to freezing by Saturday morning. Through the day Saturday clouds will increase, but we will still be warming into the upper 50s and low 60s. Sunday will be…

Macon leaders, churches hold Prevent the Violence event Saturday

The event is happening on Saturday, November 19th at 11am.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Changing Mindsets, Inc. partners with several Macon churches, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office and other Macon-Bibb leaders to address violence in Macon. They are holding a Prevent the Violence event on Saturday, November 19th at 11am. The event is happening at Unionville Baptist Church located at 3837 Houston Avenue in Macon. Speakers include Macon Judicial Circuit…

Dooly County baker competes on Food Network ‘Christmas Cookie Challenge’

Cory Jones is the owner of Sweet Evelyn's in Unadilla

UNADILLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Middle Georgia baker is hoping to be rolling in the dough. Cory Jones is competed in Food Network’s Christmas Cookie Challenge. The show airs Sunday, November 20th. Jones is the owner of Sweet Evelyn’s in Unadilla. He also owns Jones and Company, a home décor and gift shop in downtown Perry. Jones is known for…

CREATE organization teaches Milledgeville students bike riding

The organization CREATE is designed to teach kids to ride bikes at an early age.

MILLEGDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A non-profit in Baldwin County is teaching kindergarteners how to ride bikes through physical education. The organization CREATE is designed to teach kids to ride bikes at an early age. The group consists of volunteers looking to provide physical and social activities for young people that can lead to a healthier lifestyle. “We actually do this…

THE END ZONE SCOREBOARD: Second round of the 2022 playoffs

Here are Middle Georgia's high school football scores from the second week of GHSA football playoffs.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from the 2nd round of the GHSA football playoffs: Games featured on The End Zone: GHSA 4A: Wayne County – 14 Perry – 7 GHSA 3A: Savannah Christian  – 23 Peach County – 7 GIAA 4A: George Walton – 7 Stratford – 42 Westfield – 21 Tattnall –…

Piedmont Macon opens new urgent care facility

Piedmont Urgent Care and the Greater Macon Chamber Commerce cut the ribbon on the Zebulon Road facility on Friday.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon residents now have access to a new urgent care facility. Piedmont Urgent Care and the Greater Macon Chamber Commerce cut the ribbon on the Zebulon Road facility on Friday. Piedmont’s Medical Director, Cassandra Donnelly, says it’s a much needed expansion. “Whenever we’re able to expand our urgent care services, I’m really happy about that,” Donnelly…

Restaurant, organization partner to host Thanksgiving food giveaway Saturday

There's a food giveaway in Macon Saturday ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Overtym and H20 partners to host turkey and sides giveawayThanksgiving GiveawayMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — There’s a food giveaway in Macon Saturday ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Overtyme Bar and Grill in Macon will be giving away turkeys on Saturday, November 19 from 12-3 p.m. The Human Too Organization will give away sides to go along with that turkey. That is…

Middle Georgia organizations react to abortion ban overturn

A court ruling that overturns Georgia's ban on abortion around six weeks has been met with mixed emotions in middle Georgia.

Abortion ban overturning reactionsAbortion ban overturning reactionsMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — A court ruling that overturns Georgia’s ban on abortion around six weeks has been met with mixed emotions in middle Georgia. We spoke with two organizations about their thoughts on the decision and how they hope to impact future decisions. “I don’t foresee this overturning lasting, frankly, but for us, we’re…

Baldwin High School honors Veterans with new display

Baldwin High School is thanking service members with a Veterans display at the school.

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Baldwin High School is honoring alumni who have served in our nation’s military. The school is thanking service members with a Veterans display at the school. The display includes more than 200 names of Baldwin High School alumni who have served in the military over the last five decades. The school says it wanted to honor…

UPDATE: MWA hires Interim Executive Director & President

The Macon Water Authority is moving forward on hiring an interim executive director and president after accepting the resignation last month of Joey Leverette.

UPDATE 11/18: During a Called Board Meeting on November 17, the Macon Water Authority Board of Directors voted to hire Ron Shipman as Interim Executive Director & President. The selection follows a required 14-day period for the Board to collect public comment and feedback after announcing its intention to offer the position to Shipman, who becomes the first African American…

Westside’s Lady Noles capture the Girls Flag Football Division II Area 1 title

Westside, Warner Robins, Veterans and Northside have qualified for the state playoffs.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — This is the first-ever season Bibb County added girls flag football to its list of athletic events, and it has already paid dividends as the Westside Lady Noles claimed the Girls Flag Football Division II Area 1 title over Warner Robins. Both teams were scoreless in the first half, but midway through the second, Lady…

UPDATE: Teen who prompted manhunt after Westside gun incident held at gunpoint by homeowner

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post Thursday that the teenager taken into custody Wednesday was held at gunpoint by a homeowner after prompting a manhunt by multiple agencies that included the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Georgia Department of Corrections and the Georgia State Patrol.

UPDATE (8:30 p.m.) –  The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post Thursday that the teenager taken into custody Wednesday was held at gunpoint by a homeowner after prompting a manhunt by multiple agencies that included the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Georgia Department of Corrections and the Georgia…

Vineville Academy of the Arts hosts Career Day

People from several backgrounds and occupations spent the morning in grades Pre-K through 5 teaching students about what they do for a living.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Vineville Academy of the Arts held Career Day Thursday. People from several backgrounds and occupations spent the morning in grades Pre-K through 5 teaching students about what they do for a living. 41NBC’s Tucker Sargent was among the participants. He says he believes we may have some future journalists on our hands and that he loved…

Habitat’s ‘Light More Homes’ begins in Macon

The Christmas lights were turned on a little early at Mercer Village in Macon.

Habitat Light More Homes kicked off in MaconLight More HomesMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Christmas lights were turned on a little early at Mercer Village in Macon. It’s part of the Macon Area Habitat for Humanity’s 15th annual “Light More Homes” fundraiser. Funds raised go toward ensuring lights are on for homeowners across Bibb and Jones counties. All the lights on…

Macon-Bibb prepares new safety measures at Amerson River Park

The Macon-Bibb Fire Department partnered with the Parks and Beautification and NewTown Macon to insert more safety measures at Amerson River Park in place in case of an emergency.

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – It’s too cold to swim now, but Macon-Bibb County is taking steps to protect you the next time you visit Amerson River Park following several incidents in recent years. The Macon-Bibb Fire Department partnered with the Parks and Beautification and NewTown Macon to insert more safety measures at Amerson River Park in place in case of an…

Senator Raphael Warnock kicks off “One More Time” runoff tour

Senator Raphael Warnock made a stop in Fort Valley on Thursday to kick off his "One More Time" runoff tour.

Warnock kicks off ‘One more Time’ Runoff Tout in Fort ValleyWarnock in Fort ValleyFORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Senator Raphael Warnock made a stop in Fort Valley on Thursday to kick off his “One More Time” runoff tour. The tour is a push to get people to the polls. “Let’s vote together, let’s stand together, let’s fight together, let’s show…

Macon Mental Health Matters spreads joy to seniors at Elaine Lucas Senior Center

Christmas cheer came a little early for seniors at the Elaine Lucas Senior Center in Macon.

Macon Mental Health Matters hosts ‘Polar Express’ experience for Seniors at the Elain Lucan Senior CenterPolar ExpressMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Christmas cheer came a little early for seniors at the Elaine Lucas Senior Center in Macon. Thanks to Macon Mental Health Matters, they got to experience their own Polar Express. For the second year, seniors got to ride on horse…

Freeze warnings active ahead of Friday morning

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A freeze warning is in effect across Middle Georgia ahead of frigid temperatures Friday morning. Today It’s a sunny day for us around Middle Georgia, however it is also a cool one. Highs will top off in the low to mid 50s with wind chills hovering in the upper 40s and lower 50s throughout the afternoon…

The End Zone Game of the Week Preview: Tattnall Square Academy vs. The Westfield School, Pt. 2

The End Zone Game of the Week is scheduled for Friday, November 18, at 7:30 p.m. at Jack Baynes Field in Macon.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Uniquely, the End Zone Game of the Week features two teams from Middle Georgia competing in the playoffs as the Tattnall Square Academy Trojans will host The Westfield School Hornets in the GIAA 4A quarterfinals. The Westfield School finished the regular season with a 5-5 record and a 2-2 region record, earning the 6-seed. The Hornets…

Both Warner Robins basketball teams defeat Houston County in their first game of the season

The Demonettes made it to the 5A Final Four last season.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The boys and girls Warner Robins High School basketball teams began their season with victories over Houston County. The Demonettes fell in the 5A Final Four last season and began this one with a dominating 90-19 victory over the Bears. The Demons fell in the 5A Sweet Sixteen last season and began this one with…

Cold and sunny weather returns Thursday

We will have another chilly day in Middle Georgia Thursday, with the return of clear skies and breezy conditions.

Some very cold air is pushing into Middle Georgia tonight, which will result in lows dropping into the 30s. Skies will be clearing through the day Thursday, but highs will only warm to the mid and low 50s. Winds will be gusting up to around 15mph by the afternoon. Mid and upper 50s will be sticking around as our high…

Dublin motel makes 2023 Georgia ‘Places in Peril’ list

The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation released the list Wednesday

Dudley MotelDUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Laurens County site makes the 2023 List of Georgia’s 10 Places in Peril. The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation released the new list Wednesday. The list includes the Dudley Motel, Cafe and Service Station in Dublin. The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation shared these facts about the site: Prominent Black business owner Herbert “Hub”…