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…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Uniquely, the End Zone Game of the Week features two teams from Middle Georgia competing in the playoffs as the Tattnall Square Academy Trojans will host The Westfield School Hornets in the GIAA 4A quarterfinals. The Westfield School finished the regular season with a 5-5 record and a 2-2 region record, earning the 6-seed. The Hornets…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The boys and girls Warner Robins High School basketball teams began their season with victories over Houston County. The Demonettes fell in the 5A Final Four last season and began this one with a dominating 90-19 victory over the Bears. The Demons fell in the 5A Sweet Sixteen last season and began this one with…
Some very cold air is pushing into Middle Georgia tonight, which will result in lows dropping into the 30s. Skies will be clearing through the day Thursday, but highs will only warm to the mid and low 50s. Winds will be gusting up to around 15mph by the afternoon. Mid and upper 50s will be sticking around as our high…
Dudley MotelDUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Laurens County site makes the 2023 List of Georgia’s 10 Places in Peril. The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation released the new list Wednesday. The list includes the Dudley Motel, Cafe and Service Station in Dublin. The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation shared these facts about the site: Prominent Black business owner Herbert “Hub”…
It’s been an interesting rebuilding year for the Falcons with a new quarterback at the helm. Bill Shanks explains why a few surprising wins for the birds, doesn’t mean that Marcus Mariota is the QB that they need. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Bill Shanks, Marcus Mariota, NFL
John JeffersonSANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sandersville Police are looking for the man accused of robbing a Wendy’s restaurant Tuesday night. Police are looking for John Jefferson. Sandersville Police posted to Facebook saying that Jefferson reached through the drive through window and took cash from the employee. Police and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office searched the area, but could not find…
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Roberta Police charge four men in connection to a fight and shootout at the AUM Convenience Store. Police Chief Ty Matthews says three of the men are in custody, but 21-year-old Jamarcus Bryant remains on the loose. Bryant is charged with aggravated assault, discharging a firearm on or near a public roadway, possession of firearm during…
UPDATE (8:30 p.m.) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the person who ran from Campus Police Wednesday is now in custody. That’s the only new information we have right now. UPDATE (6:30 p.m.) – Macon’s Westside High School will conduct asynchronous learning on Thursday and Friday of this week following an incident Wednesday afternoon. The district released the following…