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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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, 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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
(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…
Rate of health care inflation is expected to jump 3.9% in the second quarter of next year according to study. Americans will pay the most in 25 years to stay warm this winter. Households are seeing an increase of 30% in natural gas and heating oil costs. Labor experts say quiet quitters will be the first to go if lay…
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…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Stratford Academy Eagles will welcome the John Milledge Academy Trojans to Eagle Field for week nine’s End Zone Game of the Week. The Trojans are coming off their third consecutive GISA 3A state title and haven’t lost a game since 2018, when they lost in the state finals. John Milledge Academy remains undefeated, as they…
PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)–The Gypsy Vanner Congress Feathered Horse Show is back for its second year at the Georgia National Fair. Riders from across the nation prepared several Gypsy Vanner horses to showcase during the three day event. Feathered describes the long brushed hair on the horse’s lower legs, which is common in breed like Gypsy Vanners. The Gypsy Vanner also gets…