Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb Sheriff’s Office investigating armed robbery at Pio Nono Arby’s

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery that happened Sunday night at the Arby's located at 3952 Pio Nono Avenue.
41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that happened Sunday night at the Arby’s located at 3952 Pio Nono Avenue. The sheriff’s office says it happened just after 10:15. Deputies say a masked male entered the restaurant with a gun and demanded money from the registers. After receiving an undisclosed amount of money, he…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Four men shot in downtown Macon

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)–  Several people were shot in downtown Macon Saturday morning around 2:35 a.m. It was reported to investigators that several males were arguing, prior to the incident. The males that were arguing went in separate directions. Several of the males walked to their vehicle that was parked near the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd and Cherry Street,…

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End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE SCOREBOARD: Scores from Week 9 of high school football

Here are Middle Georgia's high school football scores from Week 9.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from Week 9: Games featured on The End Zone: John Milledge – 21 Stratford – 7 Mary Persons – 18 Peach County – 35 Griffin – 35 Westside – 14 Tattnall – 41 Mount de Sales – 13 Perry – 35 Baldwin – 0 Dublin – 21 Dooly…

The End Zone Highlights: Mary Persons Travels To Peach County
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Mary Persons travels to Peach County

The Trojans (3-3) were ranked #7 in AAA. This was their region opener.  The Bulldogs (4-3, 0-1) lost itheir region opener to Jackson last week, 28-14.
Clayton Poulnott,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Peach County Trojans welcomed the Mary Persons Bulldogs to Trojan Stadium on Friday night. The Trojans (3-3) were ranked #7 in AAA. This was their region opener.  The Bulldogs (4-3, 0-1) lost itheir region opener to Jackson last week, 28-14. Peach County had beaten Mary Persons three years in a row. Tucker Sargent has…

The End Zone Highlights: Westside Hosts Griffin
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Westside hosts Griffin

The Seminoles (5-1, 1-1 in 2-AAAA) beat West Laurens 22-8 last week. The Bears fell to Perry, 50-7.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Westside Seminoles hosted the Griffin Bears at Ed DeFore Sports Complex on Friday night. The Seminoles (5-1, 1-1 in 2-AAAA) beat West Laurens 22-8 last week. The Bears fell to Perry, 50-7. Check out the highlights below: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, Ed Defore Sports Complex, Griffin Bears, high school football,…

The End Zone Highlights: Baldwin Hosts Perry
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THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Baldwin hosts Perry

The Panthers (6-1, 3-0 in 2-AAAA) had won six in a row and were scoring 44 points per game while only allowing 14 points per game. The Braves (2-4, 1-1 in 2-AAAA) beat Howard 45-0 in their last game.
Clayton Poulnott,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Perry Panthers traveled to Milledgeville to take on the Baldwin Braves. The Panthers (6-1, 3-0 in 2-AAAA) had won six in a row and were scoring 44 points per game while only allowing 14 points per game. The Braves (2-4, 1-1 in 2-AAAA) beat Howard 45-0 in their last game. Bill Shanks has the highlights…

The End Zone Highlights: Tattnall Visits Mount De Sales
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THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Tattnall visits Mount de Sales

The Cavaliers (2-4, 0-1) had lost four in a row after losing to FPD 36-10 last week.  The Trojans (4-3, 1-0) had won two straight, including a 33-28 win against Stratford last week.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mount de Sales Cavaliers welcomed in the Tattnall Trojans to Mike Garvin Stadium on Friday night. The Cavaliers (2-4, 0-1) had lost four in a row after losing to FPD 36-10 last week.  The Trojans (4-3, 1-0) had won two straight, including a 33-28 win against Stratford last week. Tattnall beat Mount de Sales 61-33…

The End Zone Highlights: Dooly County Welcomes Dublin
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Dooly County welcomes Dublin

The Fighting Irish (3-2) were coming off a huge 31-13 win against Bleckley County last week. The Bobcats had won four straight. They were scoring 37 points per game and giving up 20 points per game.
Clayton Poulnott,

VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Dublin Fighting Irish went on the road to play the Dooly County Bobcats. The Fighting Irish (3-2) were coming off a huge 31-13 win against Bleckley County last week. The Bobcats had won four straight. They were scoring 37 points per game and giving up 20 points per game. Check out the highlights from The…

The End Zone Highlights: Stratford Hosts John Milledge In Our Game Of The Week
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THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Stratford hosts John Milledge in our Game of the Week

Stratford had won four in a row against John Milledge in a 5-game series.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The John Milledge Trojans traveled to Macon to take on the Stratford Eagles. The Trojans (6-0) were scoring 52 points per game while only allowing 8 points per game.  They had won 42 games in a row. This was their region opener. The Eagles (5-2, 0-1) lost their region opener last week to Tattnall, 33-28. Stratford…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

The Macon Fair Food Frenzy is back in downtown this weekend

Director of NewTown Macon said the goal of the frenzy is to bring the taste of the fair to those who aren't able to go.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)– If you’re looking for the taste of fair food, the Fair Food Frenzy is back in downtown Macon this weekend. This is the third year NewTown Macon is hosting the frenzy. Director of NewTown Macon, Emily Hopkins, said the goal of the frenzy is to bring the taste of the fair to those who aren’t able to go….

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Georgia National Fair credits the volunteers for its success

The volunteers are known as the Fair Crackers. Some have been volunteering for more than two decades.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Fair CrackersFair CrackersPERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The key to a successful Georgia National Fair is the volunteers behind it. The volunteers are known as the Fair Crackers. Some have been volunteering for more than two decades. Maryann Brantley is one of those Fair Cracker. She’s been volunteering for 29 years. Growing up, Brantley says she’s always loved the fair, and being a…

Macon Bibb Employee Wellness Day
Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News

Macon-Bibb County hosts Employee Wellness Day

Most county offices closed at 11:30 Friday morning for the county's Employee Wellness and Mental Health Awareness Day.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County is putting its employees’ health first. Most county offices closed at 11:30 Friday morning for the county’s Employee Wellness and Mental Health Awareness Day. The event, held at Carolyn Crayton Park, had activities including yoga, a 3K race, games and giveaways. The county’s HR Wellness Coordinator, Shannon Dobbs, says it’s part of a wellness…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Teen dies after shooting incident near Davis Homes

Haley Janes,

UPDATE: The unknown male in connection to this incident has been identified as 16-year-old Johntavious Solomon. Friday morning, he was pronounced dead. His body is being sent to the GBI Crime Lab for an autopsy. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An incident took place at Davis Homes just off Main Street Wednesday morning, that resulted in a man being hospitalized– the…

Morning Business Report
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Morning Business Report: Social security recipients to receive 8.7% increase next year

Edward Smart,

Fear of looming recession is pushing the country’s biggest banks to prepare for the worst. Social security recipients will receive sharpest increase to their benefits in four decades next year in an effort to offset inflation. It plans to increase 8.7% in 2023 for 70 million eligible Americans. 73% of American business owners believe their business can survive economic downturns….

The End Zone Game Of The Week Preview: Stratford Academy Vs. John Milledge Academy, Pt. 3
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The End Zone Game of the Week Preview: Stratford Academy vs. John Milledge Academy, Pt. 3

The End Zone Game of the Week is scheduled for Friday, October 14, at 7:30 p.m. at Eagle Field.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The John Milledge Academy Trojans will make their way to Eagle Field to face the Stratford Academy Eagles in the End Zone Game of the Week for week nine. The Stratford Academy Eagles are coming off a 7-4 season where they fell in the first round of the 1A private playoffs. Since former head coach and…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Sunshine, cooler temps return for the weekend

Friday brings a nice day with plentiful sunshine and cooler high temps. This will set us up for great weather this weekend.
Cecilia Reeves,

High pressure has returned to Middle Georgia behind a cold front today, making for clear skies and quickly cooling temps. Overnight we will see lows dropping to the upper 40s, with winds calming by early Friday. Through the day Friday we will see a warm up into the mid 70s with plentiful sunshine. This dry weather will continue through the…
Across Georgia Sports, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

Westside Seminoles win first girls flag football game in Bibb County Athletics history

"There's some talented girls in Macon and around, and it's just awesome that these girls have another platform."
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It was a momentous day at Ed Defore Sports Complex as girls’ flag football officially began play as Bibb County Athletics partnered with Falcons in the Community. Here are some rules and regulations to keep in mind. The game consists of two 20-minute halves with a running clock and first downs are 20 yards. Once a…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Food vendors at Georgia National Fair competing for best fair food

The Georgia National Fair is holding a friendly competition called 'Fair Food Fight' between food vendors this year.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Fair Food FightFair Food FightPERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia National Fair is holding a friendly competition called ‘Fair Food Fight’ between food vendors this year. We went out to see the foods that are competing for your vote. Each vendor has a special food item on their menu this year. “We also have our Cina-rolls that’s in our fair food…

Halloween Pet Safety
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Tips to keep your pets safe during Halloween

Halloween is just a few weeks away, and there are some important reminders to keep your pets safe during spooky season.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Halloween is just a few weeks away, and there are some important reminders to keep your pets safe during spooky season. Dee Allison, President of the Humane Society of Houston County, says if you decide to dress your pet up in a costume, try it on first to see how they feel in it. If they…

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Featured, Georgia News, Health, Local News

New bill from Senator Ossoff aims to help schools buy fresh produce

Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff is working to pass legislation that would help local farmers sell produce to schools.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff is working to pass legislation that would help local farmers sell produce to schools. Senator Ossoff says he wants to make sure kids in Georgia schools have access to fresh and healthy food. He also wants to make sure Georgia farmers have the opportunity to provide that food. He says the new…
Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

BCSO, GSP arrest over 40 in “Operation Rolling Thunder”

This operation is an effort to deter traffic offenses and other criminal issues.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office along with Georgia State Patrol arrested over 40 people during  “Operation Rolling Thunder” on October 7 and 8. This operation is an effort to deter traffic offenses and other criminal issues. A total of 41 people were arrested, including 25 warrants served and issuing 428 tickets. The arrests include 23 charged…

Tech Byte: Chevy Electric Vehicles
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TECH BYTE: Chevrolet electric vehicles

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — We’re seeing a lot more electric vehicles out on the road these days, but not all drivers are sold on the idea. So what’s preventing them from buying an electric car? It’s usually upfront costs, charging logistics, and things of that nature. To ease concerns, Chevrolet recently gave Los Angeles residents a chance to see what owning and…

Coffee With A Cop And Clergy
Bibb County, Local News

Coffee with a cop and clergy held at Burger King

Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  The Bibb County Sheriff’s office is working to address crime by building relationships. The department held it’s “Coffee With a Cop and Clergy” event Monday morning at Burger king on Gray Highway. Community members could stop to meet local law enforcement and ministry leaders and they could talk about issues over a cup of coffee. Captain…