MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County is launching a new tool when it comes to fighting blight. The new blight tracking and reporting application was developed as part of The Opportunity Project for Cities. A grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation also helped get the project off the ground. Macon-Bibb is one of four cities nationally…
Midway Hills Elementary is looking to teach kids how to lead healthier lives. CREATE is a non-profit designed to teach kids to ride bikes at an early age. Among this, they value physical activity as a way of leading a happier, healthier lifestyle. Volunteer coach Edward Morrow talks about the nonprofit and the programs they offer. “So, we help kids…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is working a deadly shooting in East Dublin. Police performed a welfare check at a home on Pearl Street around 11:00 Sunday morning. According to the GBI, officers found 59-year-old Jeffery Bell inside the home dead from a gunshot wound. GBI agents say they are pursing leads at this time. Anyone…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A cloudy afternoon will follow a wet morning around Middle Georgia today. Today Widespread light-to-moderate rainfall began to move into Middle Georgia around 4:30 AM this morning. By 6:00 AM we were already beginning to see the rain lose its steam as it moved into the eastern counties of the region. As we now head towards…
Amazon is preparing layoff that could total about 10,000 workers as company continues a cost cutting move. An Alzheimer’s drug developed by Swiss company Roche could not be proven to slow dementia. A third railroad union has rejected a tentative labor deal, raising the odds that America’s 110,000 freight railroad workers will go on strike early next month. A survey…
Clouds have been increasing across Middle Georgia this evening ahead of our next chance of rain. A low pressure system, currently bringing rain to Mississippi and Alabama, will continue to push east overnight. At the same time, a wedge front is keeping conditions cool and stable overnight and into Tuesday. This will mean that while we could see an isolated…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – NewTown Macon is moving forward with its goal of providing more housing downtown. The non-profit organization recently completed the rehabilitation of the Lee Building on Third Street. It’s now been developed as vintage lofts available to rent. NewTown Macon’s Director of Place, Emily Hopkins, says this is part of the organization’s strategic plan to add 600…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Nothing says the holidays are here more than a nice Christmas tree, and the Museum of Arts and Sciences is delivering on that with its annual Festival of Trees fundraiser. “The Festival of Trees is in its 36th year and represents three generations of community involvement in the museum,” the museum’s director of communicatoins, Kyrie Hugdahl,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly shooting that happening on Baker Drive, Monday morning. According to an incident report, a woman was transported in a personal vehicle to Atrium Health Navicent in Macon. Deputies say she was shot in the 1200 block of Baker Drive. The victim, 49-year-old Claudette June Brown, died at…
UPDATE FROM TWIGGS COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS: The Twiggs County Sheriff’s Department has informed our Campus Police Department that they have discontinued the active search for the suspect and they have discontinued the Code Yellow Lockdown for all schools within the area. The Twiggs County Sheriff’s Department and Campus Police Department no longer believe the suspect is in the area. In…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Windsor Knights hosted the Westwood Wildcats in a GIAA 8-man semifinal game on Friday night. The Knights (8-1, 4-1) beat Covenant Academy 55-28 last week. The Wildcats were coming off a 66-16 win against Holy Spirit Prep. Bill Shanks has the highlights from Knights Field: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, high…
IRWINTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Wilkinson County Warriors hosted the Macon County Bulldogs Friday in the first round of the GHSA playoffs in single A. The Warriors (6-4, 1-2) won two in a row to get into the playoffs. The Bulldogs (5-5, 5-2) had won four in a row. Wilkinson County last made the playoffs in 2020 and hadn’t won…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Northeast Raiders welcomed the Worth County Rams to Thompson Stadium Friday. The Raiders (7-3, 6-1 in 2-AA), the #2 seed, were scoring 41 points per game while only giving up 14 points per game. They made it to the quarterfinals last year. The Rams (8-2, 4-2 in 2-AA) were the #3 seed in the playoffs….
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Dublin Fighting Irish welcomed the Pelham Hornets to the Shamrock Bowl Friday night. The Fighting Irish (6-3, 2-1) were scoring 29 points per game while giving up 11 points per game. They lost in the first round of the playoffs last year. The Hornets (3-7, 1-2) were scoring only 17 points per game and giving…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Perry Panthers hosted the Shaw Raiders Friday in the first round of the GHSA football playoffs. The Panthers (9-1, 6-0 in 4-A) had won nine games in a row and were ranked #3 in the state. They were eliminated in the quarterfinals last year. The Raiders (4-6, 1-3 in 4-A) were scoring 19 points per…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Northside Eagles welcomed the Glynn Academy Red Terrors to McConnell-Talbert Stadium Friday. The Eagles (6-4, 3-2 in 6-A) were scoring 27 points per game and giving up 15 points per game. They lost in the quarterfinals last year. The Red Terrors (6-4, 4-2 in 6-A) had lost all three matchups against Northside in the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from the 1st round of the GHSA football playoffs: Games featured on The End Zone: Worth County – 27 Northeast – 41 Glynn Academy – 13 Northside – 18 Shaw – 6 Perry – 40 Pelham – 14 Dublin – 55 Macon County – 7 Wilkinson County –…
Middle Georgia State University hosts Veterans Day CeremonyMiddle Georgia State UniversityMacon, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Middle Georgia State University continued a Veterans Day tradition, by honoring the men and women who’ve fought for our country. On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, people across the country celebrate veterans. For Kevin Gunerman, Veterans Day means so much more. “My…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins celebrated Veterans Day at the Wellston Center in Warner Robins. Mayor LaRhonda Patrick and her team wanted to do something more than just hold a ceremony though. “I’m just so excited to see all the veterans come out. I’m excited to see the leadership at Robins Air Force Base come to be a…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)– The Historic Linwood Cemetery in Macon, celebrated Veterans Day to honor those who are serving and have served. Due to weather conditions, the Macon Cemetery Preservation Corporation held the ceremony at the Triangle Business Center on Georgia Avenue instead of the cemetery. Army veteran Patrick Cunningham spoke about his time in the army as well as what it…
City of Warner Robins appoints Interim AdiminstratORCity of Warner RobinsWARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The City of Warner Robins appointed an ‘Interim City Administrator.’ James Dodson worked for the city for 26-years before retiring in 2016. He worked for the Warner Robins Parks and Recreation Department for 25 years. Mayor Larhonda Patrick called Dodson a well respected leader and said she’s confident…
KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Meet Lt. Colonel James C Rose also known as JC. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps at the age of 19 and served our country for over 30 years. Now he drives trucks. “I knew that logistics was going to be a part of my career after retirement. I thought what better way of doing…
IRWINTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Typically, in the first round of the playoffs, it’s tough to see two teams from the same viewing area facing off. However, this week’s End Zone Game of the Week features the Wilkinson County Warriors and the Macon County Bulldogs. The Wilkinson County Warriors have a 6-4 regular season record with a 3-2 region record, locking…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —A man is in critical condition after a shooting in west Macon Thursday night. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says it received a call just after 7 p.m. of an aggravated assault in the 3800 block of Greenbriar Road. Deputies were then called to the Atrium Health Navicent, after 28-year-old Devonta Jackson showed up in the Emergency…