THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Northeast hosts Jordan

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.

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…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Baldwin travels to Westside

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.

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…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Tattnall travels to FPD

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.

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…

THE END ZONE SCOREBOARD: Scores from Week 11 of high school football

Here are Middle Georgia's high school football scores from Week 11.

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…

Bibb Sheriff’s Office investigating Friday armed robbery

A Bibb County 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.

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…

Health and fitness expo set for Saturday in Centerville

There will be free health screenings, fun activities and information

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…

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office to host Halloween festival

The haunted house lasts from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Halloween night. There will be game and food trucks, and a thriller dance at 5:45 p.m.

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…

Compass Rose Cafe opens for its fall season

Guests will be able to experience a fall-themed french menu, along with food options from regions around the world.

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,…

SAM Shortline Railroad celebrates 20 years of service

Commemorative books were handed out to the members mentioned that showcased the rail line's history.

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…

UGA hosts Women of Business conference to encourage young business owners

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: MWA Chairman calls for investigation of board

Board members allegedly met to discuss employees

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…

Early voting ‘going smoothly’ in Middle Georgia

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…

Washington Co. Sheriff’s Office searching for missing person

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…

Howard takes down West Laurens in Thursday night football action

The Huskies pick up their second region victory on the season.

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…

Clouds increase Friday, rain returns Sunday

A wedge front will bring in increasing cloud cover for Friday and Saturday across Middle Georgia, but rain holds off until Sunday.

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,…

As Halloween approaches, there are several safety measures to keep in mind

Halloween is just a few days away, and pediatricians have a few reminders for parents to have a safe and fun Halloween.

Pediatricians offer tips to stay safe this Halloween Halloween SafetyMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Halloween is just a few days away, and pediatricians have a few reminders for parents to have a safe and fun Halloween. Dr. Jason Smith with Primary Pediatrics in Macon says preparing for Halloween starts with the costumes. “Some costumes are really long or hard to get…

USDA announces expansion of broadband services in Crawford County

Crawford County residents will soon have access to faster high-speed internet thanks to a new partnership.

ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Crawford County residents will soon have access to faster high-speed internet thanks to a new partnership. For rural residents in Crawford County, connecting to internet for work or school has always been difficult. However, thanks to a new broadband expansion by the United States Department of  Agriculture Rural Development, getting connected will be easier than ever…

Macon schools take part in ‘Read for the Record’

The event brings millions of adults and children together to read the same book on the same day.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Community leaders and volunteers stepped into the classroom today to Read for the Record. Organized by the United Way, the event brings millions of adults and children together to read the same book on the same day. 41NBC’s Shelby Coates joined volunteers and students from Rutland High School to read to classes at Bruce Elementary School…

Construction competition comes to Macon

School buses and construction vehicles aren't things you think of going hand-in-hand, but they did Thursday at the Georgia State Farmer's Market in Macon.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – School buses and construction vehicles aren’t things you think of going hand-in-hand, but they did Thursday at the Georgia State Farmer’s Market in Macon. It was all part of the Central Georgia Workforce Development Alliance Skills Challenge. The competition brought together students from almost 20 schools to compete in various construction skills including welding, roofing, plumbing,…

Plane crash in Crawford County injures 3

ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A plane crash in Crawford County left 3 injured Thursday morning. According to the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office, around 10:16 a.m.,  a call came in concerning a plane crash on Rigdon Road off Highway 128, where a Cessna 172 had crashed while attempting to land. CCSO says the pilot and 2 passengers went to a local…

Sunny and breezy conditions hang around Thursday

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sunshine will still hang around Middle Georgia later this afternoon. Today Another sunny afternoon is expected in Middle Georgia today. Highs will be in the mid to upper 70s all around the region. It will be rather breezy as the wind blows in from the northeast at 6-13 mph. Gusts could reach speeds of up to…

BS Report: October 26th – Moving the Game

There's talk of moving the Georgia Florida game, hear why Bill Shanks thinks that's a bad idea.

There’s talk of moving the Georgia Florida game, hear why Bill Shanks thinks that’s a bad idea. Categories: Sports Tags: College Football, Florida Gators, SEC, UGA

The End Zone Game of the Week Preview: Jones County vs. Warner Robins, Pt. 2

The End Zone Game of the Week is scheduled for Friday, October 28, at 7:30 p.m. at Greyhound Field.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — For week 11’s End Zone Game of the Week, the Jones County Greyhounds will host the Warner Robins Demons in a crucial 5A Region Two battle. The back-to-back 5A state champions aren’t having as dominating of a season as they’ve had over the past few seasons. They are 4-4 with a 3-1 region record after…