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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Bibb Schools approves construction of new Springdale Elementary School

The Bibb County School District is moving forward with the construction of a new Springdale Elementary School.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Bibb County Schools approve construction of new Springdale ElementarySpringdale Elementary SchoolMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County School District is moving forward with the construction of a new Springdale Elementary School. Media Specialist Meagin Jiles says a lot of memories lie within the walls of Springdale, from attending the school as a 6-year-old to now teaching there. She says hearing about…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Salvation Army’s Angel Tree project in full swing

According to the Salvation Army, adoptions for angels are going slow right now due to inflation. Leaders add that companies that have donated in the past have downsized.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – The Christmas season is here, and it’s time to give back to children who may not get any gifts this year. The Salvation Army’s Project Angel Tree is in full swing in several locations in Middle Georgia. The organization says more than 1,200 angels have been picked up. According to the Salvation Army, adoptions for angels are…

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Local News, Weather

Sunny and warm Tuesday, Storms return Wednesday

Enjoy the sunshine Tuesday, because a strong front will bring potential for a few severe thunderstorms and heavy rain Wednesday.
Cecilia Reeves,

  It was a beautiful day in Middle Georgia thanks to clear skies and warmer than normal high temps in the 70s. Overnight we will once again be cooling into the 40s under clear skies. Tuesday will be another nice day, with clouds slowly increasing during the afternoon. Highs will still be warming to the 70s even with additional cloud…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Full camera enforcement of Macon-Bibb school speed limits resumes

Students are back from Thanksgiving Break, and Macon-Bibb County is reminding drivers they'll pay the price for speeding in school zones using automated cameras.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Students are back from Thanksgiving Break, and Macon-Bibb County is reminding drivers they’ll pay the price for speeding in school zones using automated cameras. The cameras are in six school zones and will be active during school zone hours. So far, cameras have been installed for the school zones around Northeast High & Appling Middle, Rutland…
Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

GSP works deadly crash in Baldwin County

Troopers responded to the crash around 5:30 Sunday evening.
Shelby Coates,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In Baldwin County, Georgia State Patrol worked a fatal crash on Deepstep Road near Oquincy Road. GSP says troopers responded to the crash around 5:30 Sunday evening. An investigation shows a Ford Ranger was speeding and heading east when it left the road and hit a tree. The driver was pronounced deceased on scene. And a…
Featured, Local News, Twiggs County

Motorcyclists dies in crash along I-16 in Twiggs County

The crash happened at Exit 27 (Highway 358) and Interstate 16 in Twiggs County
Shelby Coates,

JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Monday morning crash in Twiggs County leaves a motorcyclists dead. According to Georgia State Patrol, the crash happened around 6:30am at Exit 27 (Highway 358) and Interstate 16 in Twiggs County. The preliminary investigation shows a tractor trailer was turning right after exiting the interstate. The tractor trailer failed to yield and the motorcycle collided…

The End Zone Highlights: Tattnall Travels To Stratford For Our Game Of The Week
End Zone, Game of the Week, Local Sports, Sports

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

The last time these teams met in the playoffs was in 2016. Tattnall won 13-7.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)– The Tattnall Trojans went on the road to play the Stratford Eagles with a trip to the championship game on the line. The Eagles have won three in a row and average 35PPG while giving up 21 PPG. The Trojans beat Stratford on October 7 at home 33-28. The last time these teams met in the playoffs was…

The End Zone Highlights: Brentwood Hosts Briarwood
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Brentwood hosts Briarwood

The Eagles have won seven in a row and beat Briarwood earlier this season 21-0. The Buccaneers have won five in a row, and last won the state title in 1989.
Clayton Poulnott,

SANDERSVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)– The Brentwood War Eagles welcomed in the Briarwood Buccaneers to Eagle Field on Friday night. The Eagles have won seven in a row and beat Briarwood earlier this season 21-0. The Buccaneers have won five in a row, and last won the state title in 1989. The winner plays Gatewood or Central Fellowhip. Bill Shanks has the highlights:…

The End Zone Highlights: Central Fellowship Welcomes Gatewood
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Central Fellowship welcomes Gatewood

The Lancers are undefeated and beat Gatewood 31-21 on September 29. The Gators are just 5-6 on the year, but beat Augusta Prep 38-27 last week.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)–The Central Fellowship Lancers hosted the Gatewood Gators on Friday night. The Lancers are undefeated and beat Gatewood 31-21 on September 29. The Gators are just 5-6 on the year, but beat Augusta Prep 38-27 last week. Winner of this game faces Brentwood or Briarwood next week in the GIAA AA championship game. Check out the highlights from Lancer…

The End Zone Highlights: John Milledge Welcomes Valwood
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: John Milledge welcomes Valwood

The Trojans have won 48 games in a row and three straight championships. The Valiants were shutout by John Milledge last year 56-0 and lost to them in the 2019 state championship game.
Clayton Poulnott,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)– The John Milledge Trojans hosted the Valwood Valiants on Friday night for a spot in the GIAA AAA championship game. The Trojans have won 48 games in a row and three straight championships. The Valiants were shutout by John Milledge last year 56-0 and lost to them in the 2019 state championship game. The winner faces Brookwood or…

The End Zone Highlights: Johnson County Hosts Clinch County
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Johnson County hosts Clinch County

Clinch County is 3-0 all time against Johnson County. The winner takes on Wilcox County or Schley County next week.
Clayton Poulnott,

WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)– The Johnson County Trojans welcome in the Clinch County Panthers to Herschel Walker Field. The Trojans are still undefeated.  The team is scoring 41PPG while giving up just 10PPG. The Panthers are scoring 35 PPG, while only allowing 18 PPG. Clinch County is 3-0 all time against Johnson County. The winner takes on Wilcox County or Schley County…

Small Biz Saturday
Business, Featured, Local News, Money

Local businesses in Middle Georgia prepare for Small Business Saturday

"I say skip Black Friday shopping and come Small Business Saturday shopping."
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)– Christmas is just around the corner and if you missed on those Black Friday deals, there are businesses throughout Middle Georgia to support on Small Business Saturday. One of those businesses is Main Street Gray in Jones County. Main Street Gray is hosting its first Hometown Christmas Market. Director Ashley Roberson says the market will feature several local…

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Bibb County, Local News, WMGT

Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza lights up downtown Macon

"I mean we've watched proposals, we've watched the grandparents dancing with the grandchildren. I mean it's just fun to come down here and watch the people having such a great time."
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza to kick off in Downtown MaconMacon Christmas Light ExtravaganzaMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)—The annual Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza begins Friday. Bryan Nichols is the Coordinator for the lights, he says the set up begins in October by testing the lights. “It’s truly is a magical night,” he said. Over 500,000 lights will bring people together for the 6th year….

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Bibb County, Discover Middle Georgia, Featured, Local News

Discover Middle Georgia: Museum of Arts and Sciences

Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Down Forsyth Street in Macon is the Museum of Arts and Sciences, a large building surrounded by nature trails, outdoor art, and rescue animal enclosures. Originally the brainchild of a few teachers in Bibb county in 1956 – the museum would have humble beginnings as a small, one-room building. Over the next several decades, it would…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Local church gives out free dinners for Thanksgiving

"The whole world needs thanks. Macon needs thanks and it's a good day to be in America and I wish blessings for everybody."
Brick Nelson,

MACON,Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— As millions of people around the country celebrate Thanksgiving with family, some aren’t as fortunate. However, for those who don’t have anywhere to go this year, the Middle Georgia community is giving out warm meals. “The whole world needs thanks. Macon needs thanks and it’s a good day to be in America and I wish blessings for everybody,” said…
Featured, Hancock County, Local News

Hancock County teen dies in ATV crash

According to Georgia State Patrol, a 16-year old was driving a side-by-side vehicle when he lost control and overturned on Anna Poole Road.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

SPARTA, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— A Hancock County teenager is dead following a single vehicle crash Wednesday night. According to Georgia State Patrol, a 16-year old was driving a side-by-side vehicle when he lost control and overturned on Anna Poole Road. The teen was ejected from the vehicle and taken to Washington County Hospital by a family member. He was then flown to…

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Bibb County, Discover Middle Georgia, Featured, Local News

Discover Middle Georgia: Ocmulgee Mounds National Historic Park

Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Located off Emery Highway in Macon, the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historic Park is like something from another world. With almost two thousand acres of nature, it’s hard to believe something like it exists within sprawling Macon. Park Guide Andrea Martison explained just how old the land is. “We’ve actually had over twelve thousand years of human…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Three killed in crash on Bass Road

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal traffic collision that occurred just after 4:00 a.m. on I-75 southbound at Bass Road. It was reported a Chevrolet Tahoe  was traveling north in the I-75 southbound lanes, near the Bass Road off-ramp, when it collided head on with a Toyota Camry going southbound. The female driver…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

12-year-old shot while riding in stolen car

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 12-year-old is in stable condition after being shot Wednesday afternoon. Around 4:15 deputies were called to Houston Avenue in reference to a car accident. While in route, they received a second call of shots fired in the area. 911 Dispatch then told deputies the victim was taken to the hospital with non life threatening injuries….

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Bibb County, Local News, WMGT

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office looking for person who robbed a Circle K

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs your help identifying a nan they say robbed a gas station. According to the Sheriff’s Office, a man walked into the Circle K on Vineville Avenue around 3a.m. with a gun. He demanded cigarettes and money from the store clerk. After getting the items he ran out of the store. According to…
Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

4 teens arrested in aggravated assault, entering auto incident

Four teenagers are in custody, accused of shooting a man and stealing from his vehicle on Wednesday night.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON,Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)–Four teenagers are in custody, accused of shooting a man and stealing from his vehicle on Wednesday night. The incident happened at the Walmart on Gray Highway just before 9 p.m. The Sheriff’s Office says 39-year-old Jason Seales was walking to his vehicle when he noticed the teens removing items from the vehicle. When he chased them into the woods…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

41NBC’s Annual Red Cross Blood Drive begins

According to Senior Account Manager for the American Red Cross, Brian Fern, donors can help save up to three lives.
Brick Nelson,

MACON,Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)–It’s that time of year to give back, by taking part in the 41NBC Thanksgiving Blood Drive. As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, people become busy with holiday activities and blood donations decline. According to Senior Account Manager for the American Red Cross, Brian Fern, donors can help save up to three lives. “Thanksgiving is a difficult time for us all…