Featured, Health, Local News

Doctors urge to always be prepared in case of severe weather

They stress the importance of including a health-related plan in your severe weather plans, and recommend having a list of your medications handy.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Even though Middle Georgia escaped the wrath of Hurricane Ian, it’s still hurricane season. Doctors at Atrium Health Navicent, are encouraging people to be prepared in case severe weather strikes. They stress the importance of including a health-related plan in your severe weather plans, and recommend having a list of your medications handy, a week’s supply of…

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Featured, Local News

Man arrested in connection to fatal shooting in Byron

Haley Janes,

BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man has been arrested after a shooting in Byron resulted in the death of a 46-year-old man. According to the Byron Police Department, Officers were sent to Shady Bank Lane on September 30th in connection to a person being shot, when they arrived, they found 46-year-old Claude Deaton outside of the residence with a gunshot…

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Featured, Local News

Wreck on Broadway and Raines Ave leaves 2 in the hospital

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Monday morning, a wreck at the intersection of Broadway and Raines Avenue left 2 people hospitalized. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the wreck happened around 8:50 a.m. , where the driver of a Ford Taurus was traveling north on Broadway when he collided into a Ford Crown Victoria that was attempting to take a…

Morning Business Report
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Morning Business Report: Lebron James plans to buy a pickleball team

Edward Smart,

American shoppers finding fewer deals like “buy one, get one free” promotions, or 99-cent two-liter bottles of soda, according to supermarket analysts. Analysts are bracing for a “trucking winter” on signs weaker demand and falling transportation prices could extend through the holiday season. Rite Aid says it is considering putting almost everything behind plexiglass after losing millions in shoplifting. 4.2…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Man shot in leg on Rice Mill Rd.

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— A man is in stable condition after being shot in the leg. Just after 01:00 a.m. Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies received a call of a person down in the roadway in the 3200 block of Rice Mill Road. Upon arrival deputies located a 47-year-old male of Macon with a gunshot to the left leg. The male was transported…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Three killed in accident on I-475 identified

41NBC Web Producer,

UPDATE: The victims of the fatal wreck have been identified. According to Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones, those killed in the crash were 41-year-old driver– Karen Gregory, and the passengers, which were her children, 19-year-old son Kyron Gregory and 10-year-old daughter Yahvi Gregory of Jacksonville, Florida. MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Three people are dead after a single car accident on I-475. According…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Woman hit by truck on Ocmulgee East Blvd

41NBC Web Producer,

UPDATE- The identity of the victim is 21-year-old Kiesten Wilson. According to Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones, Wilson died from her injuries Saturday night. The incident remains under investigation. MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— A woman is in the hospital after being struck by a vehicle. It happened on Ocmulgee East Boulevard at Roderick Road just before 8:00 p.m. Saturday night. According to…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Woman killed in Macon car wreck

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— A woman is dead after a weekend traffic accident. According to a report by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, a traffic collision occurred on Shurling Drive at Treadway Drive just after 4:00 p.m. Saturday. It was reported that a Volvo S60, driven by a 48-year-old female of Macon was traveling west on Shurling Drive when it crossed the…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Sunshine returns for the weekend

Sunshine returns to Middle Georgia for the weekend along with a small warm up into the 80s. Breezy conditions stick around through Sunday.
Cecilia Reeves,

Many of us have been stuck in the clouds today as Ian made landfall, again, on the South Carolina coast. It is still pretty breezy tonight and we will see those conditions continuing into the weekend. Highs will be warming into the low 80s over the weekend with lows in the 50s.  A small front will be pushing through early…

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Featured, Jones County, Local News, WMGT

Jones County Sheriff’s Office warning residents of resurgence of ‘Pine Straw Scam’

The Jones County Sheriff's Office is warning of a possible resurgence of the 'Pine Straw Scam.'
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Pine Straw ScamPine Straw ScamGRAY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Jones County Sheriff’s Office is warning of a possible resurgence of the ‘Pine Straw Scam.’ A simple knock at your door could seem like a friendly face, but you could be moments away from falling victim to a pine straw scam. There are a few things you should do, says Lieutenant Kenny…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

Baldwin County receives funding to help replace sewer systems

Baldwin County is using $1 million in grant funding to finish its 10-year sewer replacement project.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Baldwin County receives funding to complete its sewer replacementsBaldwin CountyMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Baldwin County is using $1 million in grant funding to finish its 10-year sewer replacement project. The money is from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. The county says this will help residents who live in the south side of the county. Several of those residents have…

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Featured, Jones County, Local News

‘Highway 11 Halls of Horror’ in Jones County starts the scares for Halloween season

A former elementary school on Monticello Road has turned into hallways filled with unspeakable terrors. It's known as Highway 11 Halls of Horror.
Brick Nelson,

GRAY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – The fall season is here, and that means things are starting to get a little spooky in Jones County. A former elementary school on Monticello Road has turned into hallways filled with unspeakable terrors. It’s known as Highway 11 Halls of Horror. The team that transformed the building says it was all worth it. “We started in…

Fourth Annual Georgia Run For The Fallen Happening In Middle Georgia
Baldwin County, Featured, Houston County, Local News, Twiggs County

Fourth annual ‘Georgia Run for the Fallen’ happening in Middle Georgia this weekend

The fourth annual 'Georgia Run for the Fallen' is underway.
Drake Rozelle,

JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The fourth annual ‘Georgia Run for the Fallen’ is underway. The 164-mile journey started at Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Milledgeville Friday and will end at Ft. Benning. The three-day event is held to remember service members from Georgia who’ve died in the line of duty. Each mile of the route will be dedicated to service…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Historic Macon flea market happening this weekend

The flea market is a fundraiser for the foundation and offers a variety of goods from used furniture to antiques.
Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Historic Macon Foundation is holding its Fall Flea Market this weekend. The flea market is a fundraiser for the foundation and offers a variety of goods from used furniture to antiques. All purchases go to the Historic Macon Foundation to help in the foundation’s restoration efforts. Stafford Gudenrath, the Director of Engagement for the Historic…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Man charged in connection to September murder

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An arrest has been made in connection to the murder of 40-year-old Lester Summers, who was killed September 10th. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, investigation led deputies to serve a warrant for the charge of murder to 37-year-old Turquell Cone on Friday, who was already in custody for drug and gun charges. When Cone…

Morning Business Report
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Morning Business Report: Major ports and railroads halted due to Hurricane Ian

Edward Smart,

Major ports and railroads across the southeast have halted operations due to Hurricane Ian. Jacksonville shutdown wednesday and will remain closed until the coast guard authorizes operations to resume. Meta Platforms, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, said it will freeze hiring and restructure some teams to cut costs. Vail Resorts say skiing interest is back to pre-pandemic levels Categories:…

The End Zone Highlights: Fpd Hosts Commerce
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: FPD hosts Commerce

The Vikings (1-4) had lost four straight after winning their season opener. FPD was scoring 26 points per game while giving up 26 points per game.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The FPD Vikings welcomed the Commerce Tigers to George S. Johnson Stadium Thursday night. The Vikings (1-4) had lost four straight after winning their season opener. FPD was scoring 26 points per game while giving up 26 points per game. Check out the highlights below: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, Commerce Tigers,…

The End Zone Highlights: Rutland Takes On Southwest
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Rutland takes on Southwest

The Hurricanes (3-2, 1-1 in 2-AA) were coming off a loss to Spencer. The Patriots (1-4, 1-1 in 2-AA) were coming off a loss to Northeast.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Rutland Hurricanes took on the Southwest Patriots at Ed DeFore Sports Complex. The Hurricanes (3-2, 1-1 in 2-AA) were coming off a loss to Spencer. The Patriots (1-4, 1-1 in 2-AA) were coming off a loss to Northeast. Here are the highlights:   Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, Ed Defore Sports…

The End Zone Highlights: Baldwin Visits Howard
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Baldwin visits Howard

The Braves (1-4, 0-1 2-AAAA) were only scoring 17 points per game while giving up 36 points per game. The Huskies (4-1, 0-1 in 2-AAAA) were shut out by Perry last week, 49-0.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Baldwin Braves traveled to Macon to take on the Howard Huskies at Thompson Stadium. The Braves (1-4, 0-1 2-AAAA) were only scoring 17 points per game while giving up 36 points per game. The Huskies (4-1, 0-1 in 2-AAAA) were shut out by Perry last week, 49-0. Check out the highlights below: Categories: End Zone,…

The End Zone Highlights: Northside Hosts Tift County
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Northside hosts Tift County

The Eagles (3-2) beat Crisp County 29-10 last week. The Blue Devils (1-4) were allowing 36 points per game.
Clayton Poulnott,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Northside Eagles welcomed Tift County to town Thursday night. The Eagles (3-2) beat Crisp County 29-10 last week. The Blue Devils (1-4) were allowing 36 points per game. This was the region opener for both teams. Check out the highlights from McConnell-Talbert Stadium: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, high school…

The End Zone Highlights: Stratford Welcomes Deerfield Windsor
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Stratford welcomes Deerfield-Windsor

The Eagles (4-1) had beaten the Knights (4-1) in three straight seasons, including 41-11 last year.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Stratford Eagles hosted the Deerfield-Windsor Knights from Albany. The Eagles (4-1) had beaten the Knights (4-1) in three straight seasons, including 41-11 last year. Here are the highlights from Eagle Field: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, Deerfield-Windsor Knights, eagle field, high school football, Shaaz Peerani, stratford eagles, Tucker Sargent

The End Zone Highlights: Westside Visits Perry For Our Game Of The Week
End Zone, Game of the Week, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Westside visits Perry for our Game of the Week

The Seminoles (4-0) were scoring 46 points per game while only giving up 13 points per game. The Panthers (4-1) were ranked #3 in AAAA by the Atlanta Journal Constitution.
Clayton Poulnott,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Westside Seminoles traveled to Perry to take on the Panthers at Herb St. John Stadium. The Seminoles (4-0) were scoring 46 points per game while only giving up 13 points per game. The Panthers (4-1) were ranked #3 in AAAA by the Atlanta Journal Constitution. This was the first region game for both teams. Check…

The End Zone Highlights: Northeast Faces Central
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Northeast faces Central

The Raiders (3-2, 2-0 in 2-AA) beat Southwest 67-27 last week. The Chargers (1-4) were beginning region play this week.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Northeast Raiders faced the Central Chargers on Thursday night. The Raiders (3-2, 2-0 in 2-AA) beat Southwest 67-27 last week. The Chargers (1-4) were beginning region play this week. Check out the highlights from Henderson Stadium:   Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, Central Charges, Henderson Stadium, high school football, Northwestern Medicine,…

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End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE SCOREBOARD: Scores from Week 7 of high school football

Here are Middle Georgia's high school football scores from Week 7.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from Week 7: Games featured on The End Zone: Howard- 7 Perry- 39 Tift County – 0 Northside – 42 Southwest – 33 Rutland – 14 Central – 0 Northeast – 47 Baldwin – 45 Howard – 0 Deerfield-Windsor – 7 Stratford – 45 Commerce – 31 Stratford…