DEXTER, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Not only were there stars shining in Macon, but the boys from the west side of Laurens County were tearing it up on the gridiron in Dexter. The Week Seven Game of the Week at “The Shu” did not disappoint Friday night as West Laurens senior back Ty Cummings set a new GHSA single-game rushing…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mercer Bears are coming off a huge Southern Conference victory as they prepare for more conference play at Five Star Stadium. Head coach Mike Jacobs and the Bears are now 3-0 in Southern Conference play after a 38-34 road victory over ETSU on Saturday. Mercer trailed most of the game, including by 14 points…
(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- This time last year, Middle Georgians and others across the southeast were picking up the pieces left by Hurricane Helene’s devastation. Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Michael Thurmond says Georgia is at risk of being unprepared for the next storm, in large part due to the Trump administration’s cuts to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)….
Bibb county school district celebrates attendance awareness week (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Schools are marking Attendance Awareness Week with rallies, parent outreach and midweek check-ins to highlight the importance of students being in class every day. District attendance coordinator Takeysha Lewis says absenteeism is a challenge across the country. “Not just in Bibb County, but nationwide,”…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Wind will increase over the Peach State thanks to Imelda churning not far offshore. This Evening While Monday morning was rather sunny the clouds wasted no time filling in around lunchtime. A stray shower will remain possible through the evening however overall odds are very low. Wind will flow from the northeast at 5-10 mph with…
UPDATE (10/2/2025): NBCUniversal and Google announced Thursday a long-term distribution agreement that will continue to deliver NBCUniversal’s portfolio of entertainment, news, and sports to millions of customers across Google platforms. Agreement details The deal includes a multi-year commitment to carry NBCUniversal’s full lineup of broadcast and cable networks on YouTube TV. Channels include NBC, Telemundo, Bravo, CNBC, Golf Channel, E!,…
The stands were alive with excitement Thursday night as the Northeast Raiders and the Academy for Classical Education (ACE) Gryphons faced off at Cavalier Fields. From student sections decked out in school colors to parents and alumni cheering loud and proud, both sides brought plenty of energy to support their teams. The community spirit made for a memorable night under…
Fans filled Herb St. John Stadium Friday night as the Perry Panthers hosted the Veterans Warhawks. From students decked out in school colors to families cheering in the stands, the energy was high on and off the field. The community came together to show support for their teams, making it a night full of excitement, pride, and Friday night tradition….
The energy was electric Friday night at McConnell-Talbert Stadium as the Warner Robins Demons and Houston County Bears fans packed the stands to cheer on their teams. From students to parents, the community spirit was on full display. The 41NBC FanCam is powered by Ingleside Village Pizza—celebrating the fans who make Friday nights unforgettable. Categories: Fan Cam
TAMPA, Florida – Extreme weather isn’t coming, it’s here. Kids aren’t just witnessing the climate crisis, they’re feeling it. A new UNICEF report reveals that one in five children now face twice as many extreme heat days than six decades ago. Teaching kids to understand and act on these changes isn’t just education, it’s preparation. Climate literacy, knowing how to…
(NBC)- Protests and clashes erupted in Portland, Oregon, over President Donald Trump’s plan to deploy federal troops to the city. Oregon’s Attorney General, joined by the City of Portland, has filed a lawsuit against the administration, arguing the president lacks the authority to federalize the National Guard. Court filings revealed a memo from the Trump administration outlining plans to send…
(LILAMAX)- President Donald Trump’s deadline for 17 major drug companies to act on prices arrives today. He is demanding commitments to his “most favored nation” pricing policy, which calls for raising prices abroad without lowering them in the U.S. Bristol Myers Squibb said it would sell its schizophrenia drug Cobenfy in the United Kingdom at the higher U.S. list price….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County School District’s graduation rate has reached its highest level in more than a decade, continuing a trend of surpassing the state average for the third consecutive year. Graduation rate hits record high The Georgia Department of Education reported the Class of 2025 graduation rate at 88.97%, topping the statewide rate of 87.2%. The district’s…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three Fort Valley teenagers were arrested on Sunday in connection with at least 16 vehicle break-ins that occurred overnight across multiple communities, according to Fort Valley Police Chief DJ Flores. Officers first responded to a report of a vehicle break-in on Newton Street, according to the Fort Valley Police Department. While canvassing the area, officers…
(NBC)- Community organizers in Memphis are pushing back against what they describe as an alarming expansion of federal power in the city. Their concerns follow the creation of the Memphis Safe Task Force, established by President Donald Trump and Governor Bill Lee, which has brought a heightened federal presence to the area. On Saturday afternoon, protesters launched the Free the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A quiet morning to start the work week across North and Middle Georgia under mostly clear skies with a light easterly breeze and humid temperatures in the mid to upper 60s. These conditions are being driven by two primary features, a nearly stationary low over the Carolinas, and Tropical Storm Imelda over the Bahamas. While Imelda…
(CNN)- Another deadly and intense aerial assault shook Ukraine early Sunday as Russia launched more than 600 drones and dozens of missiles, rattling nerves across Europe. Poland scrambled military jets in response, just days after previous Russian incursions into its airspace. Moscow has denied those violations, dismissing them as provocations. Inside Ukraine, the strikes left at least four people dead,…
(CNN)- The scars of war have left much of Gaza in ruins, with nearly two million Palestinians displaced inside the enclave over the past two years. “It’s madness and it’s ongoing,” said James Elder, Global Spokesperson for UNICEF, describing the humanitarian crisis. The conflict began on October 7, 2023, when Hamas militants launched brutal attacks across southern Israel, killing 1,200…
(NBC)- Federal agents, police, and firefighters worked through the night in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, combing through the aftermath of a violent attack at a Sunday service. Investigators also searched the suspect’s home as the shocked community grappled with grief and unanswered questions. The attack unfolded inside a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where flames and gunfire tore…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an aggravated assault after a man was shot on Lavetta Drive late Saturday night. According to a sheriff’s office news release, deputies responded to the 1100 block of Lavetta Drive just before 10:25 p.m. after reports of a person shot. When they got there, deputies found a 66-year-old man…
DEXTER, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Baldwin Braves went on the road to take on the West Laurens Raiders in our Game of the Week on The End Zone. The Braves (2-2, 1-1 in 4-AAA) were coming off a bye after losing to Harlem 41-18 two weeks ago. The Raiders (5-0, 3-0 in 4-AAA) beat Harlem 44-34 last week and beat…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Veterans Warhawks battled the Houston County Bears in Week 7 of The End Zone. The Warhawks (2-3) had lost two in a row, including a 26-17 defeat to Warner Robins last week. The Bears (5-0) beat Tift County 57-14 two weeks ago and were scoring 41 points per game coming into the matchup. Houston…
EAST DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The East Laurens Falcons hosted the ACE Gryphons in Week 7 of The End Zone. The Gryphons (4-1, 3-1 in 2-A Division 1) were shut out by Northeast 29-0 last week. ACE did beat East Laurens last season in a close one, 27-21. The Falcons (1-4, 1-3 in 2-A Division 1) lost to Dodge County…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mount de Sales Cavaliers battled the FPD Vikings at George S. Johnson Memorial Stadium. The Cavaliers (1-5) beat Central Fellowship 21-3 last week. Mount de Sales had lost five straight to FPD. The Vikings (4-2) lost to Westfield 33-22 last week. FPD beat the Cavliers 45-3 last season and led the overall series 26-14. Here are…