MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Downtown Macon was packed Monday night with Trick or Treaters! Everywhere you looked people young and old were dressed up to celebrate Halloween. From mermaids, to Spiderman, to even a dog dressed as a pumpkin: the excitement for the candy-filled holiday was felt throughout downtown. We spoke with Dymonique Bonner, who says she enjoys bringing her family…
UPDATE (10/31): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says 56-year-old Darrin Dwayne Lewis of Macon was pronounced dead at 7:48 p.m. Sunday. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 56-year-old man is in critical condition at Atrium Health Navicent after a two-vehicle crash Thursday night. It happened just after 7:30 on Pierce Avenue near Ingleside Avenue, according to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cloudy skies and scattered showers will stick around for much of our Halloween in Middle Georgia. Today We woke to thick fog and scattered showers in many parts of Middle Georgia this morning. That fog is still hanging around in many areas as we head into the late morning hours, however the rain activity has slowed…
Record credit card issuance and increased spending helped push balances to $916 billion last month. Fuel company Mansfield Energy issued a diesel shortage warning , says conditions are rapidly deteriorating. Target adds some of the most popular items in the world over the holidays. Many stores and restaurants are offering freebies and discounts today for Halloween. Categories: Featured, Morning Business…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Greyhounds hosted the Warner Robins Demons on Friday night. The Greyhounds (5-3, 3-1 in 2-AAAAA) were scoring 30 points per game while allowing 20. The Demons (4-4, 3-1 in 2-AAAAA) had won three straight region games. Warner Robins beat Jones County 49-18 in the state quarterfinals last year. Shaaz Peerani has the highlights…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Central Chargers hosted Spencer from Columbus Friday.. The Chargers (2-6, 2-3 in 2-AA) beat Jordan 63-0 last week. Spencer (6-2, 5-0 in 2-AA) had won five in a row after beating Northeast 14-13 last week. Check out the highlights from Henderson Stadium: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, Central Chargers, Henderson Stadium,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The ACE Gryphons welcomed the Southwest Patriots Week 11 of The End Zone. The Gryphons (7-1, 4-1 in 2-AA) had won three in a row after beating Rutland 44-30 last week. The Patriots (3-5, 3-2 in 2-AA) beat Kendrick 27-8 last week. This was the first ever meeting between the two teams. Here are the highlights:…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Northside Eagles welcomed the Veterans Warhawks to McConnell-Talbert Stadium Friday. The Eagles (5-3, 2-1 in 1-AAAAAA) beat Veterans 48-7 last year. The Warhawks (5-3, 1-2 in 1-AAAAAA) last beat Northside in 2020. Check out the highlights below: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, high school football, McConnell-Talbert Stadium, northside eagles,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Northeast Raiders hosted the Jordan Red Jackets at Thompson Stadium on Friday night. The Raiders (5-3, 4-1 in 2-AA) were scoring 36 points per game while only giving up 16. The Red Jackets (0-8, 0-5 in 2-AA) had only scored six points all season. Check out the highlights below: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Baldwin Braves visited the Westside Seminoles at the Ed DeFore Sports Complex Friday. The Seminoles (5-3, 1-4 in 2-AAAA) had lost two straight and last beat Baldwin in 2013. The Braves (3-5, 2-2 in 2-AAAA) beat West Laurens last week and shut out Westside 45-0 last season. Here are the highlights: Categories: End Zone, Local…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Tattnall Trojans visited the FPD Vikings on Friday night. The Vikings (2-6, 1-1) lost to John Milledge 56-7 last week. The Trojans (5-3, 2-0) had won three in a row after dominating Mount de Sales 41-13 last week. FPD shut out Tattnall 20-0 last season and had beaten the Trojans the last two years. Check…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from Week 11: Games featured on The End Zone: Warner Robins – 54 Jones County – 30 Jordan – 0 Northeast – 66 Spencer – 33 Central – 14 Baldwin – 20 Westside – 41 Veterans – 7 Northside – 58 Southwest – 28 ACE – 62 Tattnall…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a commercial armed robbery. A sheriff’s office news release says it happened just after 5 p.m. at Carr’s Drive Inn Market, located at 5988 Mount Pleasant Church Road at the road’s intersection with Fulton Mill Road. Witnesses told deputies a masked male entered the store with a firearm and…
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Greater Warner Robins National Pan-Hellenic Council wants families to focus on their health this weekend. The organization is holding a Health and Fitness Expo on Saturday, October 29th from 10:00am to 2:00pm. It is taking place at the Centerville City Hall Community Room located at 300 Church Street. Organizers say the event will provide free…
MACON,Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)– If you’re looking for a spooky experience on Halloween, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is planning its annual Halloween event on Monday. The annual event is held at the Bibb County Sheriff’s Outreach and Restorative Justice Center on Hazel Street in downtown Macon. There be a haunted house filled with ghosts and ghouls that are sure to give you…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)–If you would like to try some delicious international cuisines, the Compass Rose Cafe at the W.S. Hutchings College and Career Academy is open for its fall season. The Cafe reopened Friday, to usher in a new class of culinary students to cook and serve a variety of dishes. Guests will be able to experience a fall-themed french menu,…
CORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A heritage railway celebrates 20 years of service this year. Historic SAM Shortline Railroad held a ceremony to honor its long time volunteers and supporters at their Cordele station. Commemorative books were handed out to the members mentioned that showcased the rail line’s history. Lee Kinnamon is the chairman of the Southwest Georgia Railroad Excursion Authority…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Robert F Hatcher Conference Center held a meeting for the Women of Business 2022 event. “Get into something that’s tough, and work hard,” –That’s the message that resonated throughout the panels. As a result, from this effort, we now see nearly 20% of businesses women-owned in the U.S. Hosted by the small business development center,…
UPDATE: Just as Thursday’s special called meeting of the Macon Water Authority was getting underway Chairman Sam Hart addressed the board with a major concern. The Chairman made it known that he was told by a board member that four members of the board have been meeting privately together as well as allegdly meeting with employees and deciding privately on…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Georgia midterm election is on the mind of many Americans, while Georgians have voting on their minds. Early voting continues to break records across the state and middle Georgia. If there’s one thing that’s clear, it’s that Georgians are excited to get out and vote. Dr. Samantha Murfree early voted Thursday afternoon. She says it’s important…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cloud cover will fill in Friday afternoon around Middle Georgia ahead of a storm system that will arrive over the weekend. Today We are beginning our Friday in Middle Georgia on a sunny note, however that will change as the afternoon progresses. Clouds will fill in later today with upper level cirrus clouds arriving first and…
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia, (41NBC/WMGT)— The Washington County Sheriff’s Office needs help locating a missing person. According to a Facebook post, 20-year-old Domanic Roberson was last seen on Church street in Harrsion, Georgia. He’s six feet tall and weighs 156 pounds. If anyone has any information on where he is, you can contact Deputy Trey Burgamy at 478-232-1366. You can also call…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Howard Huskies took down the West Laurens Raiders 31-7 in Thursday night football action. The Huskies picked off the Raiders in their first drive of the game and tacked seven points on the next play to go up 7-0. Howard would take a 14-0 lead into halftime. Howard began the second half with a field…
Clear skies helped us warm into the upper 70s across Middle Georgia today, but changes are on the way for the weekend. Clouds will start to build in overnight and into Friday evening. Highs will still warm into the mid 70s Friday, with winds gusting up to 20 mph. By Saturday the wedge front will likely be in full effect,…