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Crawford County voters have chance to renew ESPLOST

Voters will have the chance to renew the Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax for another five years in Crawford County.

November 7, 2022

Ariel Schiller,

ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Voters will have the chance Tuesday to renew the Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax for another five years in Crawford County. According to Interim Superintendent Dr. Chris Ridley, voters will decide if they want to continue paying a penny sales tax that’s already in place. Dr. Ridley says if the ESPLOST passes, the money…

GBI closes Brianna Grier investigation

November 7, 2022

Haley Janes,

SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has closed the investigation looking into the incident that led to the death of Brianna Grier in Hancock County on July 15th while in custody of the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office. The latest release from the GBI on November 7th says that the GBI met with the family after completing the…

Unseasonable warmth begins the second week of November.

November 7, 2022

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Plenty of sun and warmth will hang around Middle Georgia this afternoon. Today Following a foggy and muggy morning to kick off our Monday conditions cleared quickly around Middle Georgia. Temperatures will reach their peaks earlier in the day now as a result of the time change, and for today that is in the low to…

Police: Man charged after choking juvenile in Warner Robins

A man is in jail facing several charges after an incident in Warner Robins over the weekend.

November 7, 2022

41NBC Web Producer,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man is in jail facing several charges after an incident in Warner Robins over the weekend. According to a news release, the Warner Robins Police Department was dispatched to Walmart at 2720 Watson Blvd after a report of a kidnapping in progress. Officers found that 67-year-old Haimnarine Doobay had arrived with the juvenile victim,…

Bicyclist killed in accident

Hit by two cars, one left the scene

November 7, 2022

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal traffic collision on Irwinton Road at Crystal Lake Drive. The incident occurred just after 6:30 Saturday morning. It was reported that a bicyclist, 50-year-old Rupert Shane Ward, was traveling east on Irwinton Road when he was struck by two different vehicles. The first vehicle left the scene, but the…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Southwest takes on Central

The Chargers (2-7, 2-4 in 2-AA) lost to Spencer 20-14 last week. The Patriots (3-6, 3-3 in 2-AA) lost to ACE 62-28 last week.

November 4, 2022

Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Southwest Patriots took on the Central Chargers at Henderson Stadium in the last regular season game for both teams. The Chargers (2-7, 2-4 in 2-AA) lost to Spencer 20-14 last week. The Patriots (3-6, 3-3 in 2-AA) lost to ACE 62-28 last week. If Southwest wins, it would make the playoffs due to tiebreakers. Check…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Mary Persons welcomes Pike County

With a win, Mary Persons would be in the playoffs as the 4th seed in 2-AAA.

November 4, 2022

Clayton Poulnott,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Mary Persons Bulldogs welcomed the Pike County Pirates on Friday night. The Bulldogs (5-4, 1-2) shut out Upson-Lee 33-0 last week. The Pirates (2-7, 0-3) had lost five in a row. With a win, Mary Persons would be in the playoffs as the 4th seed in 2-AAA. Check out the highlights from Dan Pitts Stadium at…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Veterans hosts Houston County in our Game of the Week

This was the last regular season game for both teams. Win this game, and you're in the playoffs.

November 4, 2022

Clayton Poulnott,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Houston County Bears faced the Veterans Warhawks in our Game of the Week on The End Zone. The Bears (7-2, 2-2 in 1-6A) beat Tift County 66-7 last week. The Warhawks (5-4, 1-3 in 1-6A) lost to Northside 58-7 last week. This was the last regular season game for both teams. Win this game,…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: FPD welcomes Stratford

The Vikings (2-7, 1-2) lost to Tattnall 42-28 last week but did beat Stratford last season. The Eagles (6-3, 1-2) beat Mount de Sales last game and were coming off a bye week.

November 4, 2022

Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The FPD Vikings took on the Stratford Eagles at George S. Johnson Memorial Stadium on Friday night. The Vikings (2-7, 1-2) lost to Tattnall 42-28 last week but did beat Stratford last season. The Eagles (6-3, 1-2) beat Mount de Sales last game and were coming off a bye week. Bill Shanks has the highlights: …

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Northside hosts Thomas County Central

The Eagles (6-3, 3-1 in 1-6A) beat Veterans 58-7 last week. The Yellow Jackets (9-0, 4-0) were scoring 42 points per game while only giving up 14 points per game. They were ranked #3 in 6A.

November 4, 2022

Clayton Poulnott,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Northside Eagles hosted the Thomas County Central Yellow Jackets in the last week of the regular season. The Eagles (6-3, 3-1 in 1-6A) beat Veterans 58-7 last week. The Yellow Jackets (9-0, 4-0) were scoring 42 points per game while only giving up 14 points per game. They were ranked #3 in 6A. Here are…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: John Milledge visits Tattnall

The Trojans (9-0, 3-0) had won 46 games in a row after beating Mount de Sales 54-7 last week. The Trojans (6-3, 3-0) beat FPD 42-28 last week and had won four in a row.

November 4, 2022

Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —The Tattnall Trojans hosted the John Milledge Trojans in the final regular season game on Friday night. JMA (9-0, 3-0) had won 46 games in a row after beating Mount de Sales 54-7 last week. Tattnall (6-3, 3-0) beat FPD 42-28 last week and had won four in a row. Tucker Sargent has the highlights from Jack…

THE END ZONE SCOREBOARD: Scores from Week 12 of high school football

Here are Middle Georgia's high school football scores from Week 12.

November 4, 2022

Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from Week 12: Games featured on The End Zone: Houston County – 70 Veterans – 21 Thomas County Central – 24 Northside – 14 Pike County – 10 Mary Persons – 46 Central – 24 Southwest – 6 Stratford – 49 FPD – 40 John Milledge – 28…

Health experts seeing an increase in flu cases across Middle Georgia

November 4, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Flu season doesn’t stop during the holidays and health experts are warning to get your flu vaccine. According to Dr. Jason Smith with Primary Pediatrics, they’re seeing 80 to 100 cases a day. “This is probably the busiest flu season that I’ve seen in probably 10 years since 2012.” He says the increase could be due to the…

Georgia breaks early voting records, Houston County exceeds 2018 record

According to Andy Holland, Elections Assistant for Houston County, around 35,000 people voted early as of Friday morning.

November 4, 2022

Ariel Schiller,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Georgia broke early voting records with more than 2.4 million people casting their ballot. Early voting in Houston County is expected to exceed its 2018 numbers. According to Andy Holland, Elections Assistant for Houston County, around 35,000 people voted early as of Friday morning. He expected a few more thousand people to vote by the end of…

Senator Ossoff announces G.B.I. funding to fight drug trafficking

"My message for those who are engaged in this narco-trafficking, who are bringing heroin and fentanyl into communities in the state of Georgia, is that we're going to find you."

November 4, 2022

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Georgia Bureau of Investigation now has more resources to fight drug trafficking in the state. Senator Jon Ossoff says funding from the Anti-Heroin Task Force is now available to the G.B.I. He says it will help them target, arrest, and prosecute drug traffickers. “My message for those who are engaged in this narco-trafficking, who are bringing…

Community invited to learn more about ‘El dia De Los Muertos’

The event is meant to teach people the important of an 'Ofrenda' or atlar, which helps to celebrate family members who passed by placing their favorite foods and drinks on the altar.

November 4, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Dia De Los Muertos event happening in ByronDia de Los Muertos eventBYRON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Austin Theater in Byron is bringing back its ‘Dia de Los Muertos Culture Expo’ this year. The event is meant to teach people the important of an ‘Ofrenda’ or atlar, which helps to celebrate family members who passed by placing their favorite foods and drinks on…

Westside beats Howard in overtime to earn a spot in the state playoffs

Westside scored 14 points in under nine minutes in the fourth quarter to force overtime.

November 3, 2022

Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Three teams had a 2-3 region record in 4A Region 2, and two of those teams, Howard and Westside, battled for a spot in the state playoffs. The Seminoles struck first as quarterback Cameron Taylor scored a rushing touchdown; however, Howard would answer with a rushing touchdown of their own but would fail going for two…

Georgia Sports Hall of Fame hosts Bibb County high school basketball teams for media night

Bibb County girls' and boys' basketball teams attended the media event.

November 3, 2022

Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Sports Hall of Fame continues to host Bibb County athletic programs for media nights; this time, it was the basketball teams’ turn. Coaches and players from both girls’ and boys’ teams spoke about the outlook on their seasons while getting a chance to mingle with other teams and get accustomed to media questions. Bibb…

Sunshine and warm weather are back Friday

Highs will once again warm into the 70s and 80s Friday afternoon under clear skies. Rain chances are back starting Saturday.

November 3, 2022

Cecilia Reeves,

It was another warm, nice day in Middle Georgia with partly cloudy skies starting to clear this evening. Patchy fog will develop in some spots across the area, but we should quickly clear Friday morning. Highs will once again warm into the 70s and 80s Friday afternoon under clear skies. Saturday will bring the return of clouds and scattered showers….

Agile Cold Storage breaks ground in Macon on fourth cold storage warehouse in Georgia

Agile Cold Storage broke ground Thursday on its fourth cold storage warehouse in Georgia.

November 3, 2022

Tucker Sargent,

Agile Cold Storage and general contractor Ti Cold leadership joined Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller and leaders from Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority for the groundbreaking of Agile’s new state-of-the-art cold storage facility. (MBCIA)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Agile Cold Storage broke ground Thursday on its fourth cold storage warehouse in Georgia. Agile, an Atlanta-based company, plans to invest more than $150 million…

Georgia Democrats say ‘No Way Walker’

Walker's campaign released a statement earlier this week about attacks against his campaign: "My opponents will do and say anything to win this election. The entire Democrat machine is coming after me and the people of Georgia."

November 3, 2022

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia Democrats met Thursday morning in Macon to voice their opposition to Herschel Walker being elected senator. Georgia House Minority Leader James Beverly, former Georgia State Senator and Milledgeville Mayor Floyd Griffin and Houston County resident Caly Hess all accused Walker of having a pattern of lying and disturbing behavior. “We’ve got to re-elect Reverend Warnock…

Middle Georgia Orthopaedics offers urgent care

November 3, 2022

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Middle Georgia Orthopaedics is now offering urgent care services for people when they pull a muscle or break a bone. Dr. Scott Malone says going to an emergency room for those types of injuries can take hours, while they can treat it in 30 minutes to an hour at their clinic. Dr. Malone says they’re hoping to…

Mount de Sales students help Rebuilding Macon serve the elderly

The junior class of Mount De Sales Academy picked up paint brushes Thursday to help Rebuilding Macon give back to elderly residents.

November 3, 2022

Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – The junior class of Mount de Sales Academy picked up paint brushes Thursday to help Rebuilding Macon give back to elderly residents. More than 100 students repainted four homes across Macon for residents who aren’t able to. MDS Head Football Coach Grey Yates says this is part of the students’ annual community service day. “For us, it’s…

Stacey Abrams makes stop in Macon as part of her ‘Let’s Get it Done’ bus tour

Thursday's stop was part of Abrams' final push to get people to the polls.

November 3, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Stacey Abrams makes a stop in Macon as part of her ‘Let’s Get it Done’ Bus Tour.Stacey AbramsMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Macon was the latest stop in Stacey Abrams’ “Let’s Get it Done” bus tour. Thursday’s stop was part of her final push to get people to the polls. So far, her bus tour has made more than 20 stops throughout…

Voters will have the chance to renew the Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax for another five years in Crawford County.

A man is in jail facing several charges after an incident in Warner Robins over the weekend.

Hit by two cars, one left the scene

The Chargers (2-7, 2-4 in 2-AA) lost to Spencer 20-14 last week. The Patriots (3-6, 3-3 in 2-AA) lost to ACE 62-28 last week.

With a win, Mary Persons would be in the playoffs as the 4th seed in 2-AAA.

This was the last regular season game for both teams. Win this game, and you're in the playoffs.

The Vikings (2-7, 1-2) lost to Tattnall 42-28 last week but did beat Stratford last season. The Eagles (6-3, 1-2) beat Mount de Sales last game and were coming off a bye week.

The Eagles (6-3, 3-1 in 1-6A) beat Veterans 58-7 last week. The Yellow Jackets (9-0, 4-0) were scoring 42 points per game while only giving up 14 points per game. They were ranked #3 in 6A.

The Trojans (9-0, 3-0) had won 46 games in a row after beating Mount de Sales 54-7 last week. The Trojans (6-3, 3-0) beat FPD 42-28 last week and had won four in a row.

Here are Middle Georgia's high school football scores from Week 12.

According to Andy Holland, Elections Assistant for Houston County, around 35,000 people voted early as of Friday morning.

"My message for those who are engaged in this narco-trafficking, who are bringing heroin and fentanyl into communities in the state of Georgia, is that we're going to find you."

The event is meant to teach people the important of an 'Ofrenda' or atlar, which helps to celebrate family members who passed by placing their favorite foods and drinks on the altar.

Westside scored 14 points in under nine minutes in the fourth quarter to force overtime.

Bibb County girls' and boys' basketball teams attended the media event.

Highs will once again warm into the 70s and 80s Friday afternoon under clear skies. Rain chances are back starting Saturday.

Agile Cold Storage broke ground Thursday on its fourth cold storage warehouse in Georgia.

Walker's campaign released a statement earlier this week about attacks against his campaign: "My opponents will do and say anything to win this election. The entire Democrat machine is coming after me and the people of Georgia."

The junior class of Mount De Sales Academy picked up paint brushes Thursday to help Rebuilding Macon give back to elderly residents.

Thursday's stop was part of Abrams' final push to get people to the polls.

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