DUBLIN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Laurens County School District is investigating a post that’s circulating social media. It’s causing outrage and concern over several communities. We have chosen not to show the photo that is being shared. The picture shows 5 West Laurens High School students standing side by side, with letters on their chest spelling out a racial slur. We reached…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A male passenger is dead after a fatal crash on Pio Nono Avenue a little in the early hours of Monday. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the wreck took place just before 12:30 a.m., on Monday, September 19th, at the intersection between Pio Nono and Rocky Creek Road. It’s reported that an SUV and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Stratford Eagles welcomed the Pacelli Vikings from Columbus in Week 5. The Eagles (3-0) were averaging 41 PPG and trying to remain undefeated on the season. The Vikings (3-1) shut out Mount de Sales last week 38-0. Check out the battle of the private schools from Eagle Field: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags:…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The ACE Gryphons hosted the Northeast Raiders in our Game of the Week Friday night. The Raiders came into the game after beating Carver last week, the #2 team in AAA. The Gryphons (4-0) were looking to remain undefeated on the season. Here are the highlights from Shaaz Peerani: Categories: End Zone, Game of the Week,…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mount de Sales Cavaliers traveled to Marvin Arrington Stadium to take on the Westfield Hornets in Perry. The Hornets (2-2) had won eight straight against Mount de Sales. The Cavaliers (2-1) were only scoring 16 points per game while giving up 21 points per game. It was the first time these two teams had played…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Southwest Patriots welcomed the Jordan Red Jackets to Henderson Stadium Friday night. The Patriots (0-3) were looking for their first win of the season. The Red Jackets (0-3) lost to ACE last week, 49-20. Check out the highlights below: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, Henderson Stadium, high school football, Jordan Red…
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The West Laurens Raiders hosted the Bleckley County Royals Friday night. The Royals (3-0) were coming off a win against the #4 team in Class A, Schley County. The Raiders (1-2) had been shut out the last two weeks by Houston County and Vidalia, respectively. Here are the highlights from Royal Stadium: Categories: End Zone,…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Peach County Trojans went on the road to take on the Perry Panthers in Week 5. The Panthers (2-1) beat Veterans 37-6 last week. The Trojans (2-1) were also coming off a huge win last week, beating Jones County 35-3. Tucker Sargent has the highlights from Herb St. John Stadium: Categories: End Zone, Local…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from Week 5: Games featured on The End Zone: Northeast – 47 ACE – 21 Peach County – 7 Perry – 35 Jordan – 0 Southwest – 61 West Laurens – 0 Bleckley County – 33 Pacelli – 21 Stratford – 7 Mount de Sales – 21 Westfield…
Macon Mental Health Matters hosting first of several sessions to tackle stigma of mental healthTeen Mental Health First Aid CourseMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Macon Mental Health Matters is looking to change the stigma surrounding mental health. It’s doing so with a course known as “Teen Mental Health First Aid.” MMHM is helping parents help teens struggling with mental health challenges. The free…
Volunteers packing food bagsWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rise Against Hunger and Northrop Grumman partnered with the Museum of Aviation, to pack 10,000 meals to be shipped around the world for those who struggle with hunger. September is Hunger Action Month, and the Northrop Grumman is putting together 25 “Rise Against Hunger” events. Over 100 volunteers packed bags of food…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Kings Chapel Elementary is one of six Georgia schools named as a 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools Program. The award is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps. Principal William Ray says this award is a collective community effort. “We want to be a school that our community can be…
UPDATE (9/16): A 23-year-old is now in custody in connection to the armed robbery of Dollar Tree on 175 Tom Hill Sr. Blvd. this week. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says Taqwa Suwan Dixon of Macon was identified as one of the suspects involved and warrants were issued for his arrest. He was located at his home and…
UPDATE: Superior Court Judge Howard Simms has approved Macon-Bibb County’s request to order the temporary closure of M&M Grocery on Montpelier Avenue. A hearing has been set for October 10th to review request that it be permanently closed. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County has asked Superior Court to close M&M Grocery on Montpelier Avenue permanently. According to a…
Amtrak to operate a full schedule today with a tentative labor agreement between railroads and union. Wells Fargo says Hispanic workers face a higher risk from a recession. Treasury secretary Janet Yellen highlights Biden Administration’s plans for boosting the IRS. Categories: Featured, Morning Business Report Tags: Amtrak, Jane King, Morning Business Report, Recession, wells fargo
Major Tech Giants announce new steps to fight hate crimes and racially motivated violence. A letter from Tom Cotton to Apple CEO warns of chips from China. Netflix expects its ad supported platform to gain 40 million viewers by next fall. Autonomous vehicles will account for roughly 8% of the kilometers that passenger vehicles travel by 2040 Categories: Tech Report,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The End Zone Game of the Week features a first-ever matchup between the ACE Gryphons and the Northeast Raiders. The ACE Gryphons have kicked off year one under head coach Keith Hatcher 4-0 and are averaging 54.8 points per game, making this the best start to a Gryphons season since the football program began in 2018….
UPDATE: A 23-year-old man was found dead Thursday night in east Macon. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to a call of a person shot at the intersection of Denton Street and Haywood Road. Upon arrival, deputies found 23-year-old Jermaine Brandon Reynolds lying in the road unresponsive. Deputy Coroner Lonnie Miley pronounced him dead at the scene. Call…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Historic Macon Foundation unveiled its new office headquarters Thursday. The preservation group moved from Poplar Street to the old fire hall No. 4, located at 950 Third Street. Crews rehabilitated the fire station, which was originally built in 1870. Executive Director Ethiel Garlington says the building is a central location for all of the organization’s…
Forrest B. Johnson (middle) presenting donation to Superintendent Dr. Dan Sims (left)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Forrest B. Johnson and Associates Law Firm presented a $10,000 donation to the Bibb Education Foundation Thursday. $5,000 will go to Ballard Hudson Middle School and $5,000 will go to Southwest High School. Bibb County Superintendent Dr. Dan Sims spoke about the message this sends…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – September is Hunger Action Month, and Publix Super Market Charities is donating more than $5 million to hundreds of Feeding America food banks. 40 Publix volunteers representing five Publix store across Middle Georgia put the action in Hunger Action Month. Volunteers came to the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank Thursday as part of the Publix Serves…
CDC recommends High-Dose Flu shot for people 65 years of age and olderHigh-Dose Flu ShotMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As we approach flu season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending those 65 and older get a high-dose flu vaccine. Staff at Piedmont Urgent Care say it’s not too early to start talking about the flu. The flu season…
Several Macon-Bibb organizations to host ‘Macon Hispanic Fest.’Macon Hispanic FestMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Several organizations are coming together to host Macon’s Hispanic Fest during this Hispanic Heritage Month. The event is happening Saturday at Rosa Parks Square on Poplar Street. Notivision Georgia, Mercer University and Macon-Bibb’s Office of Small Business Affairs are hosting the event. To kick off the month,…
High pressure has really taken over control of our weather here in Middle Georgia this week and Friday will be no exception. Overnight, clear skies will allow lows to drop into the upper 50s early Friday morning. Sunshine will be sticking around through the day Friday with highs warming into the mid and upper 80s. Not much changes over the…