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GCSU offering new election administration certificate

GCSU says this is in response to the need for professional election administrators.
Shelby Coates,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia College & State University announced its the first in the state to offer a new election administration certificate. The school says this in response to the need for professional election administrators who understand today’s legal challenges, changing policies, vote-collection methods and latest technology. “Certificates in election administration go a long way in educating students about…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Tuesday afternoon to be warm and muggy

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia  (41NBC/WMGT) – Southerly winds will bring warm and moist air into an already humid Middle Georgia Tuesday afternoon. Today There was plenty of fog around Middle Georgia to begin our Tuesday, however it was not quite enough for the National Weather Service (NWS) to issue a Dense Fog Advisory. Aside from the fog it was rather warm with…
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Police investigating deadly armed robbery attempt in Warner Robins

The incident happened Monday night at the American Philly and Wing on Watson Blvd.
Shelby Coates,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Police Department is investigating a deadly armed robbery attempt. According to a police news release, the incident happened just before 10:00 Monday night at the American Philly and Wing at 1307 Watson Blvd. Police say they learned the victim of an armed robbery attempt was pistol whipped. The victim them pulled out…

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Warm air moves in Tuesday

Rain will begin tapering off Tuesday as warm air moves in for the rest of the week.
Cecilia Reeves,

Clouds and rain have be hanging around Middle Georgia for much of the day, but warm and dry weather is on the way. A warm front is pushing north this evening that will help to get us back in the 70s for the rest of the week. A few showers are possible Tuesday morning, but we should end up mostly…

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Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News

Atrium Health Navicent donates medical supplies to help in Ukrainian humanitarian crisis

Atrium Health Navicent is donating more than 35 tons of medical supplies for hospitals in Ukraine.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent is working to extend its reach around the globe. The hospital is donating much-needed medical supplies to hospitals in Ukraine as the nation continues to face challenges due to the conflict with Russia. Atrium Health Navicent is joining organizations around the world that are stepping up to help the people survive as the war…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon Beer Company to close doors on Sunday

Macon Beer Company announced in a social media post Monday its final day of business will be this Sunday, December 11.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Beer Company announced in a social media post Monday its final day of business will be this Sunday, December 11. “For the past six years, Macon Beer Company has been honored to have a small part in making downtown Macon a vibrant, dynamic, and inviting place for residents and visitors,” the post read. “Downtown Macon…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Perry Police: 1 in custody in connection with November shooting

One person is now in custody in connection with a November shooting that required the victim to undergo surgery.
Tucker Sargent,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One person is now in custody in connection with a November shooting that required the victim to undergo surgery. A Perry Police Department news release says Thomas Parrish was taken into custody on Sunday by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force. He’s charged with aggravated assault, aggravated battery, possession of a firearm during the commission of…

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Suspects flee traffic stop, prompts school lockdowns in Warner Robins

An officer made a traffic stop on South Davis Drive and Martin Luther King Junior Blvd
Shelby Coates,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One of four suspects are in custody after a traffic stop prompts a code yellow lockdown at Warner Robins schools. According to the Warner Robins Police Department, an officer made a traffic stop on South Davis Drive and Martin Luther King Junior Blvd just before 11:00 Monday morning. Police say four people were in a…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful plants new trees in Carolyn Crayton Park

Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful is planting more cherry trees at Carolyn Crayton Park, the site of the annual Cherry Blossom Festival.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful is planting more cherry trees at Carolyn Crayton Park, the site of the annual Cherry Blossom Festival. Macon-Bibb County held a ceremony Monday to recognize the planting of six new trees. Joining the Yoshino cherry trees are three Taiwan and Higan cherry trees. Keep Macon Beautiful says the trees will add more diversity. “The…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon man dies following Sunday crash on Riverside Drive

The crash happened at the intersection of Riverside Drive and Northside Drive
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly crash that happened at the intersection of Riverside Drive and Northside Drive. The crash happened just before 11:00 a.m. Sunday. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, 84-year-old Daniel Edward Casey, of Macon, was driving a Nissan Rouge and headed north on Riverside Drive. Deputies say Casey…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

2 burglary suspects arrested in Macon, one remains on the loose

Two Macon men are jailed on burglary charges, a third suspect ran from deputies.
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrested two burglary suspects, but deputies are still trying to track down a third man. Just before 4:00 a.m. Monday, deputies responded to a burglary at the Murphy Express Gas Station located at 1402 Gray Highway. On the way to the scene, deputies were informed the suspects had fled in SUV….

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Gloomy weather begins the first full week of December

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cloudy and muggy conditions along with some showers will hang around Middle Georgia the next couple of days. Today We had plenty of clouds and humidity around Middle Georgia this morning, however there was very little rain. It was rather warm – many spots were in the mid to upper 50s to kick things off –…

The End Zone Game Of The Week Preview: Warner Robins Vs. Cartersville, Pt. 3
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The End Zone Game of the Week Preview: Warner Robins vs. Cartersville, Pt. 3

The End Zone Game of the Week is scheduled for Friday, December 02, at 7:30 p.m. at McConnell-Talbert Stadium.
Shaaz Peerani,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The final End Zone Game of the Week features a GHSA 5A semifinals bout between the Warner Robins Demons and the Cartersville Hurricanes. The Warner Robins Demons are coming off a 31-28 overtime victory over a tough Creekside team to advance to the GHSA 5A Final Four. The Demons are no new face to deep…

The End Zone Highlights: Brentwood Battles Central Fellowship
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Brentwood battles Central Fellowship

The War Eagles were playing for a second straight title. They won the GISA 2A title last year. The Lancers were also going for a second consecutive title after winning the GIAA 2A championship last year.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Central Fellowship Lancers played the Brentwood War Eagles for the GIAA 2A state championship. The War Eagles were playing for a second straight title. They won the GISA 2A title last year. The Lancers were also going for a second consecutive title after winning the GIAA 2A championship last year. Who would get their third…

The End Zone Highlights: Johnson County Welcomes Schley County
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THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Johnson County welcomes Schley County

The Trojans were scoring 41 points per game and only giving up 11 points per game.  The Wildcats had won 10 games in a row and had scored 50 or more points in the last five games.
Clayton Poulnott,

WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Johnson County Trojans hosted the Schley County Wildcats for a trip to the state championship game in GHSA Class A-II. The Trojans were scoring 41 points per game and only giving up 11 points per game.  The Wildcats had won 10 games in a row and had scored 50 or more points in the last…

The End Zone Highlights: Stratford Battles Pacelli
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THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Stratford battles Pacelli

The Eagles lost at home to Pacelli 21-7 on September 16. The Vikings had won 10 straight games.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Stratford Eagles played the Pacelli Vikings for the GIAA 4A state championship at Mercer’s Five Star Stadium. The Eagles lost at home to Pacelli 21-7 on September 16. The Vikings had won 10 straight games. Stratford is looking for its first state title since 2004. Tucker Sargent has the highlights:   Categories: End Zone, Local…

The End Zone Highlights: Warner Robins Hosts Cartersville For Our Game Of The Week
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THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Warner Robins hosts Cartersville for our Game of the Week

The Demons had won two straight state titles. The Purple Hurricanes lost to Warner Robins last year in the second round of the playoffs and also in the 2020 state championship game.
Clayton Poulnott,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Demons welcomed the Cartersville Purple Hurricanes Friday for a chance to play for the 5A state championship. The Demons had won two straight state titles. The Purple Hurricanes lost to Warner Robins last year in the second round of the playoffs and also in the 2020 state championship game. The winner would…

The End Zone Highlights: John Milledge Vs Deerfield Windsor
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THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: John Milledge vs Deerfield-Windsor

The Trojans had won 49 games in a row and three straight state championship games. The Knights last played John Milledge in the 2015 semifinals and won 42-7.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The John Milledge Trojans and the Deerfield-Windsor Knights battle for the GIAA 3A title at Mercer’s Five Star Stadium. The Trojans had won 49 games in a row and three straight state championship games. The Knights last played John Milledge in the 2015 semifinals and won 42-7. Could John Milledge make it 50 in a row…

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THE END ZONE SCOREBOARD: Week 16

Here are Middle Georgia's high school football scores from the GHSA football playoffs.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from the GHSA football playoffs: Games featured on The End Zone: Cartersville – 10 Warner Robins – 35 Central Fellowship – 46 Brentwood – 7 Deerfield-Windsor – 0 John Milledge – 49 Schley County – 35 Johnson County – 6 Stratford – 0 Pacelli – 10 ***For highlights…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Warner Robins Police Department warns residents of scammers

The scammer gave the victim the option of jail time or paying a fine. The victim then transferred funds to the scammer.
Brick Nelson,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)–The Warner Robins Police Department is advising residents to be aware of a recent scam. It comes after an incident Monday, when an unknown caller posing as a Sergeant with the Warner Robins Police Department, telling the victim they missed their court date. The scammer gave the victim the option of jail time or paying a fine. The…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

The Otis Redding Foundation hosts the “O-tis the Season” music concert

The concert will feature several Georgia artists, along with students and coaches from the Otis Redding Foundations music and art programs.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)–The Otis Redding Foundation is starting the Christmas season while showcasing the talent from students from the music programs. The Foundation will host the “O-tis the Season” holiday fundraiser and concert on Saturday, in support of music and arts programs for their students. The concert will feature several Georgia artists, along with students and coaches from the Otis Redding…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

The Boys and Girls Club of Central Georgia hosts “Art from the Heart”

"Art is one of the many tools that we have as a culture, and as a folk to show our greatest expression of who we are and these kids did that."
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)–The Boys and Girl Club of Central Georgia is giving students a chance to express their passion through art, while showcasing their talents. The organization in partnership with Macon magazine held an art gallery at the McEachern Art Center on Second Street Friday to showcase art made by twelve elementary school students of the boys and girls club’s “Heart…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News

Springdale Elementary helps donate books to Mayor’s Literacy Alliance

The school says it collected more than 250 books, along with 90 bookmarks handmade by the students.
Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Springdale Elementary is lending a hand to those without books. As part of Springdale Elementary School’s Annual Leadership Day, the school’s third graders were tasked with collecting and donating books to the Macon-Bibb Mayor’s Literacy Alliance (MLA). The school says it collected more than 250 books, along with 90 bookmarks handmade by the students. Holley Lightsey is…

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Herschel Walker visits Warner Robins

Supporters were on hand to hear Herschel Walker speak just days away from the election.
Chace Ambrose,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Herschel Walker making several campaign stops across the state today in the last day of early voting and one of those stops was in Warner Robins. Supporters were on hand to hear Herschel Walker speak just days away from the election. Walker had some choice words about his opponent Raphael Warnock and the Democratic party….