MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Week 11 Macon Touchdown Club players of the week include a Back of the Week and two Lineman of the Week. The Back of the Week is Aaron Davis, a junior running back from Ace. Davis accumulated 179 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 16 carries and added one reception for 19 yards and a…
We had a return to nice weather across Middle Georgia today with dry air and temps in the upper 70s. Clouds started to push into the area this afternoon and those clouds will stick around through the day tomorrow. The clouds won’t keep us from warming into the upper 70s though, so we should still see a nice day. Dry…
Hutchings College and Career Academy receives funding for students in the nursing aide pathwayHutchings College and Career AcademyMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Ten schools in Georgia will receive funding to help with their nursing programs. One of those schools is Hutchings College and Career Academy in Macon. The funding, about $800,000 came from the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund. Chava Jackson ,…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – After more than three years, the Broadway Touring Show returns to the Grand Opera House this week for its 2022 season. This is the first year the Grand has held a Broadway show since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Grand opens its Broadway season with the original Broadway production of “Fiddler on the Roof” on…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – Central Georgia Appointed Service Advocates, or CASA, is celebrating a milestone. The non-profit organization is celebrating 25 years of pursuing its mission to provide support advocacy for children in foster care. Susanna Patterson, the Executive Director of Central CASA, says this is huge achievement for the organization. “25 years in Macon-Bibb is a huge milestone,” Patterson said….
Georgia College and State University receives funding to be part in the College Young Adult ProgramGeorgia College receives grantMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia College and State University is continuing to educate its students about safety on the road thanks to a $9,359 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. The college has received this grant for 17 years now….
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Senator Raphael Warnock visited Fort Valley Tuesday to speak with students ahead of the upcoming election. Warnock spent a majority of his time talking with Fort Valley State University students about how their votes matter, and that thanks to people like them, Warnock has been able to work to help make their lives easier. He…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — People who visit Jones County Library will soon have a new park to enjoy. Seeing people sitting outside the library in their cars to use the internet is an experience branch manager Julie King has gotten used to. She decided that needs to change, so she’s creating a park right outside the library doors. “We see…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A downtown Macon coffee shop is closing its doors after 9 years in business. But the owners are hoping it’s just temporary. Taste and See Coffee Shop and Gallery announced Friday that they made the difficult decision to close because of a staffing shortage. They currently have three people working on staff, one being a manager and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sunny conditions are here to begin our Tuesday, however cloud cover will return to Middle Georgia ahead of tonight. Today The cloudy skies from Halloween cleared out over Middle Georgia late last night, and this morning we woke to mostly clear skies. The sun will be with us into the lunchtime hours when upper level cirrus…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia’s food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, October 24 and Friday, October 28, 2022. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red. All scores between 70 and 99 are shown in black. All scores of 100 are shown in green. Click here to search…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— If you’ve ever gone to the library looking to learn about a sensitive subject, the Jones County Library now has a way to help. It’s called the ‘Sensitive Subject’ Shelf, and they have books and resources for you to take and even check out. Branch Manager, Julie King, says many times customers would come in asking for…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Downtown Macon was packed Monday night with Trick or Treaters! Everywhere you looked people young and old were dressed up to celebrate Halloween. From mermaids, to Spiderman, to even a dog dressed as a pumpkin: the excitement for the candy-filled holiday was felt throughout downtown. We spoke with Dymonique Bonner, who says she enjoys bringing her family…
UPDATE (10/31): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says 56-year-old Darrin Dwayne Lewis of Macon was pronounced dead at 7:48 p.m. Sunday. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 56-year-old man is in critical condition at Atrium Health Navicent after a two-vehicle crash Thursday night. It happened just after 7:30 on Pierce Avenue near Ingleside Avenue, according to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cloudy skies and scattered showers will stick around for much of our Halloween in Middle Georgia. Today We woke to thick fog and scattered showers in many parts of Middle Georgia this morning. That fog is still hanging around in many areas as we head into the late morning hours, however the rain activity has slowed…
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GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Greyhounds hosted the Warner Robins Demons on Friday night. The Greyhounds (5-3, 3-1 in 2-AAAAA) were scoring 30 points per game while allowing 20. The Demons (4-4, 3-1 in 2-AAAAA) had won three straight region games. Warner Robins beat Jones County 49-18 in the state quarterfinals last year. Shaaz Peerani has the highlights…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Central Chargers hosted Spencer from Columbus Friday.. The Chargers (2-6, 2-3 in 2-AA) beat Jordan 63-0 last week. Spencer (6-2, 5-0 in 2-AA) had won five in a row after beating Northeast 14-13 last week. Check out the highlights from Henderson Stadium: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, Central Chargers, Henderson Stadium,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The ACE Gryphons welcomed the Southwest Patriots Week 11 of The End Zone. The Gryphons (7-1, 4-1 in 2-AA) had won three in a row after beating Rutland 44-30 last week. The Patriots (3-5, 3-2 in 2-AA) beat Kendrick 27-8 last week. This was the first ever meeting between the two teams. Here are the highlights:…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Northside Eagles welcomed the Veterans Warhawks to McConnell-Talbert Stadium Friday. The Eagles (5-3, 2-1 in 1-AAAAAA) beat Veterans 48-7 last year. The Warhawks (5-3, 1-2 in 1-AAAAAA) last beat Northside in 2020. Check out the highlights below: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, high school football, McConnell-Talbert Stadium, northside eagles,…
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…
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…
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…
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…