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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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:…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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
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…
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,…
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…
Middle Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Many school systems are taking action in preparation for the potential impact of Hurricane Ian on the Middle Georgia region later this week– here’s what you need to know. TWIGGS COUNTY SCHOOLS: Twiggs County Schools will be closed on Friday, September 30th for students and employees. Students will be given instructional materials from teachers that will…
FORSYTH, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— A man is in jail after attempting to flee from Monroe County deputies Thursday afternoon. The Sheriff’s Office says a deputy stopped 37-year-old Samuel Brown on I-75 South at mile marker 188 in Forsyth. During the stop, Brown ran to his vehicle to get away from. The Deputy tried to stop him from getting away. After a brief…
Family of 41NBC Reporter Lizbeth Gutierrez details moments of Hurricane IanHurricane IanTAMPA, Florida(41NBC/WMGT)— Hundreds of families in Florida are picking up the pieces after Hurricane Ian made its way through the state on Wednesday. One of those families who decided to brave out the storm is that of 41NBC reporter, Lizbeth Gutierrez. Her family lives near Tampa, and made it…
Non-Profit organization bringing awareness to World Heart DayWorld Heart DayWARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— September 29 is known as ‘World Heart Day.’ That’s why non-profit organization, ‘Chip’n Away at Heart Disease,’ is educating the community about the day. Throughout the month of September, the organization set up at different places to hand out information about the importance of heart health. On Thursday,…
Piedmont Macon holds Suicide SymposiumSuicide SymposiumMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— September is National Suicide Prevention Month. That’s why Piedmont Macon took time to shine light on the signs of suicide in a symposium on Thursday. They brought together Doctors and local organizations who deal with people thinking about suicide. Several others shared their stories. Doctors with Piedmont say there has been a stigma…
GRAY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)– The Jones County College and Career Academy is working with local industry partners to offer new opportunities to students. Several industry leaders, colleges, and career academies in Middle Georgia, visited the Jones County College and Career Academy for the 15th annual Education and Business Summit hosted by the office of Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan. They spoke about the…