The End Zone Game of the Week Preview: Northside vs. Warner Robins

The End Zone Game of the Week is scheduled for Friday, September 2, at 7:30 p.m. at McConnell Talbert Stadium.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The End Zone Game of the Week for week three features one of the biggest rivalries in the state: Northside Eagles vs. Warner Robins Demons. The Eagles fell to Jones County in week one but bounced back last week, dominating Peach County to become 1-1 in the early season. On the other hand, the Demons…

Preservation group offers reward after downtown Macon’s Rose Hill Cemetery vandalized

A local preservation group announces a $1,000 reward for tips after someone vandalized the gate to Macon's historic Rose Hill Cemetery.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A local preservation group announces a $1,000 dollar reward for tips after someone vandalized the gate to Macon’s historic Rose Hill Cemetery. The incident happened around 10 p.m. Saturday. Rose Hill Preservation and Restoration Inc. shared surveillance video on social media. The video shows someone with red hair approaching the front gate of the cemetery on…

City of Ideal hosts ‘Cornhole and Conversation’

A "Cornhole and Conversation" event was held Tuesday night at Ideal City Park on MLK Avenue.

IDEAL, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Ideal in Macon County is bringing residents together to engage with political candidates in a unique way. A “Cornhole and Conversation” event was held Tuesday night at Ideal City Park on MLK Avenue. Voters could enjoy playing cornhole and talking with six candidates running for county, state and federal offices. Guests included State…

Joint Agriculture Committee Chairmen Ag Issues Summit addresses issues farmers face

Farmers always have to deal with issues like the weather, but according to farmer Knapp Boddiford, he's seeing more problems than ever before.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Farmers always have to deal with issues like the weather, but according to farmer Knapp Boddiford, he’s seeing more problems than ever before. “Labor’s also been a big increasing challenge, and also certainly this current market year, inputs are almost doubled, everything is out of the roof,” Boddiford said. “It’s been a very trying year to…

Fort Valley State University receives grant for Head Start/ Early Head Start program

Fort Valley State University is providing resources to families across middle Georgia thanks to grant funding.

Fort Valley State University receives grant for its Early Head start programFort Valley State University FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Fort Valley State University is providing resources to families across middle Georgia thanks to grant funding. The $6.49 million grant from the Department of Health and Human Services Early Head Start Child Care Partnership will help more than 400 children….

Staying mostly dry Wednesday

A front will help to usher in a brief break from rain chances, but heat sticks around through the end of the week.

Temperatures across Middle Georgia warmed into the low 90s today, ahead of a “cold” front that should move in Wednesday. This front remains pretty weak, and will bring some drier air to at least the northern portion of our viewing area (north of Warner Robins). Dry air should limit our rain chances tomorrow afternoon, so expect partly to mostly sunny…

New chamber website aims to promote working and living in Macon

The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce unveiled a new talent recruitment website.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce unveiled a new talent recruitment website. Maconworks.com  aims to help bring people to work and live in Macon. The website offers links to different hiring jobs, housing options and a salary calculator to see how far your dollar will stretch in Macon. The chamber’s director of talent development, Lynn Farmer,…

Morning Business Report: Starbucks debuts its annual pumpkin spice latte

Airlines in North America and Europe are expected to maintain restrictions on the number of flights to battle congestion. State Farms slammed by the rising theft of catalytic converters. Interest in camping soared in the pandemic, and now the sector is showing signs that it may maintain popularity. Starbucks’ pumpkin spice latte makes its annual debut today. This time it…

UPDATE: Arrest made in Courtland Ave. stabbing

UPDATE (2/2): Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones has provided more information concerning the incident at Courtland Avenue. The coroner’s office was called to the scene at 9:50 p.m., and Jones confirms that that the cause of death was a stabbing. ———————– UPDATE (1/2): An arrest has been made in a murder on Courtland Avenue. Investigators arrested 35-year-old Idris  Alaka in…

Mercer dominates Morehead State to begin the 2022 football season

Mercer will face Auburn on Saturday, September 3, at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mercer University’s football team begins the 2022 season with a dominating victory over Morehead State 63-13. The Bears had control from start to finish, not scoring on only three possessions the entire game. Quarterback Fred Payton went 11 for 17, passing for 248 yards and four touchdowns, while wide receiver Ty James had five receptions for…

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office looking for suspect in forgery case

Investigators say he cashed an altered check at the United Bank in Bolingbroke on July 12.

BOLINGBROKE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office needs your help finding a man in connection to a forgery case. Investigators say the man picture aboved cashed an altered check at the United Bank in Bolingbroke on July 12. He also presented a florida’s driver’s license that was fake. If you have any information or know who the man…

Front brings continued rain chances Tuesday

Rain will be in the forecast in Middle Georgia for most of the week with highs in the 90s until the weekend.

We saw a hot day in Middle Georgia today, with highs warming to the low 90s (which is normal for this time of year). Highs tomorrow will warm back to the low 90s with partly cloudy skies to start the day. By the afternoon/evening hours a cold front will approach the area, and bring our next chance of rain. We…

GCSU receives NEH grant for summer institute at Andalusia

Georgia College and State University is continuing to teach about author Flannery O'Connor's legacy.

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia College and State University is continuing to teach about author Flannery O’Connor’s legacy. The National Endowment for the Humanities awarded the university a $235,000 grant to go toward the Andalusia Institute. Executive Director of Andalusia Institute, Irene Burgess, says the institute will help scholars learn teaching strategies on the life and works of the college’s…

Several middle Georgia organizations receive grants to support arts

Thanks to a grant from Georgia Council for the Arts, several middle Georgia organizations are getting the support to continue immersing the community in the arts.

Georgia Council for the Arts Awards more than $1.3 Million dollars to several organizations across the stateGrants to benefit organizations focused on the artsMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Thanks to a grant from Georgia Council for the Arts, several middle Georgia organizations are getting the support to continue immersing the community in the arts. The council awarded more than $1.3 million…

Mercer art exhibit addresses environmental crisis

Artist Alexa Kleinbard's "Storm Songs" art exhibit focuses on the impact of climate change.

Paintings featured in the Storm Songs ExhibitMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Artist Alexa Kleinbard’s “Storm Songs” art exhibit focuses on the impact of climate change. Set to be shown at Mercer’s McEachern Art Center, the exhibit aims to raise awareness for environmental protection. “Nature is polluted, pesticides are reeking, climate change, sea level rise, fires, droughts,” Kleinbard said. “They’re the songs…

Senator Jon Ossoff weighs in on student loan forgiveness

Credit: Pexels MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Senator Jon Ossoff is sharing his thoughts on President Biden’s student loan forgiveness initiative. He’s currently reviewing President Biden’s plan that was announced last week.* Following the president’s announcement last week, critics of the move say it will add to the national debt and eventually fall back on the tax payer. Senator Ossoff says…

United Way of Central Georgia celebrates 100 years of service

United Way of Central Georgia is celebrating 100 years of giving back to the community.

United Way of Central Georgia celebrating 100 years100 yearsMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — United Way of Central Georgia is celebrating 100 years of giving back to the community. Since its inception, the organization has worked to increase reading levels within schools through its volunteer-driven program known as “Read United,” which is now in five counties across middle Georgia. The organization has…

UPDATE: Fort Valley Police make third arrest in teen shooting death

The Peach County Sheriff’s Office located and apprehended Daquavious Oliver. He is the last of the three (3) suspects wanted for aggravated assault in connection with the death of a 16-year-old on August 20.

OliverUPDATE (8/29): The Peach County Sheriff’s Office located and apprehended Daquavious Oliver. He is the last of the three (3) suspects wanted for aggravated assault in connection with the death of a 16-year-old on August 20. UPDATE (8/29) :  The Fort Valley Police Department has made a second arrest in the August 20 shooting death of a 16-year-old. In a post…

1 dead following Saturday night crash on I-75

GSP says the crash happened around 9:15 Saturday night.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A man is dead following a crash on the I-75 northbound entrance ramp on Hartley Bridge road. According to an incident report from Georgia State Patrol, the crash happened Saturday night at around 9:15. The report lists 71-year-old Richard Syme of Macon as the driver of the vehicle. The vehicle left the roadway at approximately 200 feet…

Hot weather returns to begin final week of August

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sunny conditions are back for most of Middle Georgia today following last week’s cloudy weather. Today   The skies were clear over most of Middle Georgia to begin the final Monday of August. The southeastern counties of the region, however woke up to a handful of low level clouds once again blanketing the sunrise. The southeastern…

Morning Business Report: Labor Day sales already underway on clothing, appliances, and furniture

For cash-strapped customers, Labor Day could be a good time to score a deal. Labor Day sales are already underway for summer clothing, appliances, and outdoor furniture. Retailers have a glut of inventory and are discounting items to clear out space for holiday goods. Select U.S. movie theaters will offer $3 movie tickets next Saturday in honor of National Cinema…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Houston County hosts Perry in our Game of the Week

The Bears were coming off an opening season victory against Sumter County 41-7.  This was the Panthers' first game of the season.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County Bears welcomed the Perry Panthers to Freedom Field on Friday night. The Bears were coming off an opening season victory against Sumter County 41-7.  This was the Panthers’ first game of the season. Check out the highlights: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Game of the Week, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, Freedom…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Stratford travels to Westfield

The Wesfield Hornets welcomed the Stratford Eagles to Marvin Arrington Stadium Friday night.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Wesfield Hornets welcomed the Stratford Eagles to Marvin Arrington Stadium Friday night. The Hornets were 0-1 after losing to Deerfield-Windsor 45-28 last week. This was the Eagles’ season opener. Check out the highlights below: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, high school football, Marvin Arrington Stadium, Shaaz Peerani, stratford eagles, Tucker…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Northside visits Peach County

The Trojans were looking to start the season 2-0 after beating Baldwin. The Eagles lost their opening season game to Jones County.

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Peach County Trojans hosted the Northside Eagles on Friday night. The Trojans were looking to start the season 2-0 after beating Baldwin. The Eagles lost their opening season game to Jones County. 41NBC’s Tucker Sargent has highlights from Trojan Stadium: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, high school football, northside…