MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Stratford Eagles welcomed the George Walton Bulldogs to Eagle Field Friday night. The Eagles had won two in a row. The Bulldogs had won five in a row. The winner would play Tattnall or Westfield next week. Tucker Sargent has the highlights: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, eagle field, George Walton…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Perry Panthers welcomed in the Wayne County Yellow Jackets on Friday night. The Panthers were ranked #3 in AAAA and had won 10 games in a row while allowing seven points or less in nine straight games. The Yellow Jackets were 9-2 after going 0-9 last season. These teams last played each other in 1993….
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Peach County Trojans hosted the Savannah Christian Raiders in the second round of the GHSA football playoffs Friday. The Trojans were ranked #5 in AAA and were looking to make the quarterfinals for the seventh season in a row. The Raiders had made the quarterfinals in nine of the last 13 years. The winner…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —The John Milledge Trojans hosted the Heritage Hawks from Newnan in the GIAA Class 3A quarterfinals. The Trojans had won 47 games in a row and were scoring 47 points per game while only giving up nine points per game. The Hawks won their first round game last week, 36-6. The winner would play Gatewood or Augusta…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Tattnall Trojans hosted the Westfield Hornets in our The End Zone Game of the Week. The Trojans were scoring 36 points per game while allowing 29 points per game. The Hornets were scoring 32 points per game and allowing 30 points per game. The winner would play George Walton or Stratford. Shaaz Peerani has the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Central Fellowship Lancers welcomed the Piedmont Cougars to Lancer Sports Complex for a GIAA quarterfinals matchup. The Lancers had won 16 in a row and won a state title last year in GISA. The Cougars had won three in a row and beat Trinity Christian of Dublin in the first round of the playoffs last…
It was a cool day across Middle Georgia with temps starting in the 20s this morning and warming only into the upper 50s. Overnight we will see more cooling, with lows dropping to freezing by Saturday morning. Through the day Saturday clouds will increase, but we will still be warming into the upper 50s and low 60s. Sunday will be…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Changing Mindsets, Inc. partners with several Macon churches, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office and other Macon-Bibb leaders to address violence in Macon. They are holding a Prevent the Violence event on Saturday, November 19th at 11am. The event is happening at Unionville Baptist Church located at 3837 Houston Avenue in Macon. Speakers include Macon Judicial Circuit…
UNADILLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Middle Georgia baker is hoping to be rolling in the dough. Cory Jones is competed in Food Network’s Christmas Cookie Challenge. The show airs Sunday, November 20th. Jones is the owner of Sweet Evelyn’s in Unadilla. He also owns Jones and Company, a home décor and gift shop in downtown Perry. Jones is known for…
MILLEGDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A non-profit in Baldwin County is teaching kindergarteners how to ride bikes through physical education. The organization CREATE is designed to teach kids to ride bikes at an early age. The group consists of volunteers looking to provide physical and social activities for young people that can lead to a healthier lifestyle. “We actually do this…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from the 2nd round of the GHSA football playoffs: Games featured on The End Zone: GHSA 4A: Wayne County – 14 Perry – 7 GHSA 3A: Savannah Christian – 23 Peach County – 7 GIAA 4A: George Walton – 7 Stratford – 42 Westfield – 21 Tattnall –…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon residents now have access to a new urgent care facility. Piedmont Urgent Care and the Greater Macon Chamber Commerce cut the ribbon on the Zebulon Road facility on Friday. Piedmont’s Medical Director, Cassandra Donnelly, says it’s a much needed expansion. “Whenever we’re able to expand our urgent care services, I’m really happy about that,” Donnelly…
Overtym and H20 partners to host turkey and sides giveawayThanksgiving GiveawayMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — There’s a food giveaway in Macon Saturday ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Overtyme Bar and Grill in Macon will be giving away turkeys on Saturday, November 19 from 12-3 p.m. The Human Too Organization will give away sides to go along with that turkey. That is…
Abortion ban overturning reactionsAbortion ban overturning reactionsMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — A court ruling that overturns Georgia’s ban on abortion around six weeks has been met with mixed emotions in middle Georgia. We spoke with two organizations about their thoughts on the decision and how they hope to impact future decisions. “I don’t foresee this overturning lasting, frankly, but for us, we’re…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Baldwin High School is honoring alumni who have served in our nation’s military. The school is thanking service members with a Veterans display at the school. The display includes more than 200 names of Baldwin High School alumni who have served in the military over the last five decades. The school says it wanted to honor…
UPDATE 11/18: During a Called Board Meeting on November 17, the Macon Water Authority Board of Directors voted to hire Ron Shipman as Interim Executive Director & President. The selection follows a required 14-day period for the Board to collect public comment and feedback after announcing its intention to offer the position to Shipman, who becomes the first African American…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — This is the first-ever season Bibb County added girls flag football to its list of athletic events, and it has already paid dividends as the Westside Lady Noles claimed the Girls Flag Football Division II Area 1 title over Warner Robins. Both teams were scoreless in the first half, but midway through the second, Lady…
UPDATE (8:30 p.m.) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post Thursday that the teenager taken into custody Wednesday was held at gunpoint by a homeowner after prompting a manhunt by multiple agencies that included the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Georgia Department of Corrections and the Georgia…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Vineville Academy of the Arts held Career Day Thursday. People from several backgrounds and occupations spent the morning in grades Pre-K through 5 teaching students about what they do for a living. 41NBC’s Tucker Sargent was among the participants. He says he believes we may have some future journalists on our hands and that he loved…
Habitat Light More Homes kicked off in MaconLight More HomesMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Christmas lights were turned on a little early at Mercer Village in Macon. It’s part of the Macon Area Habitat for Humanity’s 15th annual “Light More Homes” fundraiser. Funds raised go toward ensuring lights are on for homeowners across Bibb and Jones counties. All the lights on…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – It’s too cold to swim now, but Macon-Bibb County is taking steps to protect you the next time you visit Amerson River Park following several incidents in recent years. The Macon-Bibb Fire Department partnered with the Parks and Beautification and NewTown Macon to insert more safety measures at Amerson River Park in place in case of an…
Warnock kicks off ‘One more Time’ Runoff Tout in Fort ValleyWarnock in Fort ValleyFORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Senator Raphael Warnock made a stop in Fort Valley on Thursday to kick off his “One More Time” runoff tour. The tour is a push to get people to the polls. “Let’s vote together, let’s stand together, let’s fight together, let’s show…
Macon Mental Health Matters hosts ‘Polar Express’ experience for Seniors at the Elain Lucan Senior CenterPolar ExpressMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Christmas cheer came a little early for seniors at the Elaine Lucas Senior Center in Macon. Thanks to Macon Mental Health Matters, they got to experience their own Polar Express. For the second year, seniors got to ride on horse…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A freeze warning is in effect across Middle Georgia ahead of frigid temperatures Friday morning. Today It’s a sunny day for us around Middle Georgia, however it is also a cool one. Highs will top off in the low to mid 50s with wind chills hovering in the upper 40s and lower 50s throughout the afternoon…