THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: FPD hosts Pinewood Christian

The Vikings (3-1) lost to Brookstone last week, 31-22. The offense had been scoring 32.3 points per game. The Patriots (2-2) lost to FPD last season, 47-0.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The FPD Vikings welcomed in the Pinewood Christian Patriots in Week 5 0f The End Zone. The Vikings (3-1) lost to Brookstone last week, 31-22. The offense had been scoring 32.3 points per game. The Patriots (2-2) lost to FPD last season, 47-0. Check out the highlights from George S. Johnson Memorial Stadium. Categories: End Zone,…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Dublin takes on East Laurens

The Fighting Irish (2-1) beat Washington County last week after beating Southwest. Dublin beat the Falcons last season, 66-26. The Falcons (1-2) shut out Central 58-0 last week.

EAST DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Dublin Fighting Irish visited the East Laurens Falcons on Friday night. The Fighting Irish (2-1) beat Washington County last week after beating Southwest. Dublin beat the Falcons last season, 66-26. The Falcons (1-2) shut out Central 58-0 last week. Dublin led the series 30-1 with the only loss coming in 2012. Bill Shanks has…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Crawford County visits Macon County

The Eagles (2-1) beat Kendrick 49-14 last week. Crawford County was scoring 32.3 points per game this season. The Bulldogs (0-4) lost a close one to Manchester, 47-46, last week.

MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Crawford County Eagles went on the road to take on the Macon County Bulldogs at Adams-Maffett Field in Week 5 of The End Zone. The Eagles (2-1) beat Kendrick 49-14 last week.  Crawford County was scoring 32.3 points per game this season. The Bulldogs (0-4) lost a close one to Manchester, 47-46, last week. Macon…

Local pet shelter “PAWS” at risk of closure

"It's really hard! I've been with the rescue for three years. Poured my heart and soul into it, and to see it possibly go downhill, is very very sad", said Gomez.

Paws animal shelter closure (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Paws in Middle Georgia Animal Rescue says it’s close to losing their current location. According to President of the shelter Jessica Gomez, after some confusion with thee landlord not renewing their lease, they will have to find a new home by December. Gomez says ‘Paws’ has saved over 900 animals since opening…

Artists ready to paint downtown during Macon’s annual mural festival

“I love the idea of bringing out an outside perspective of your town. So, all these artists are from all over the country, and I think that’s so cool bringing different cultures and everything to your town.”

OBBY MAGEE ARTIST FROM DENVER, CO MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Downtown Macon is transforming into a dazzling painting as the third annual Macon Mural Festival gets underway, bringing four artists from across the country to Macon as they put their creative touch on a few Macon walls. Taylor Shaw from Oxford, Mississippi, is one of the artists coming to Macon this…

THE END ZONE SCOREBOARD: Scores and highlights from Week 5 of high school football

Here are Middle Georgia's high school football scores from Week 5.

The End Zone logoMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from Week 5. (Catch all the highlights here.) Games featured on The End Zone: Veterans 15 Perry 28 Wilkinson County 19 ACE 44 Frederica 13 Stratford 28 Pinewood 10 FPD 21 Dublin 37 East Laurens 13 Crawford County 35 Macon County 53   Other scores:…

American Red Cross shares tips for National Preparedness Month

Suzanne Lawler, regional communications manager, said people should be prepared for severe weather.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The American Red Cross is sharing tips for National Preparedness Month and encouraging people to be weather aware. Suzanne Lawler, regional communications manager, said people should be prepared for severe weather. She added that the region is in the middle of hurricane season. Lawler encouraged people to have two kits: a go-kit and an stay-at-home kit….

DA: Houston County men get decades in prison for Michael Cooper killing

The men pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and related charges after prosecutors said they hunted down Cooper and opened fire in traffic.

Hogan, Winston and Williams (Photos: Houston County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (9/12/25): Three men have been sentenced for voluntary manslaughter in connection with the January 2023 shooting death of Michael Cooper in Warner Robins, according to the Houston County District Attorney’s Office. District Attorney Eric Z. Edwards announced in a news release Friday that 24-year-old Shadarrius Dyone Hogan Jr. of Warner Robins;…

Positive Parenting: The Toll of Emotional Inflammation

The goal is to meet kids where they are, to validate their fears and show them that small actions can lead to big emotional relief.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – From endless news alerts to what they hear at school; today’s kids are growing up in a world filled with constant uncertainty. More than 70% of teens say climate change affects their mental health, and nearly half of young people globally report feeling sad, anxious, or powerless about the future. That growing stress has a name: It’s…

10-year-old charged with simple assault at Centerville Elementary

Deputies say no one was hurt, but video showed the child making jabbing motions toward a classmate.

HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 10-year-old student at Centerville Elementary School is charged with simple assault after deputies say she brought a knife to school and made jabbing motions toward another child. According to a Houston County Sheriff’s Office incident report, obtained on Friday, it happened just before 12 p.m. on September 4 in the school cafeteria. According to…

Warner Robins man sentenced to 10 years for armed robbery, domestic violence

Avery Cole Turner entered his plea September 11 in Houston County Superior Court. 

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 20-year-old Warner Robins man was sentenced to 10 years in prison without parole followed by five years of probation after pleading guilty to armed robbery, false imprisonment and battery-family violence, according to the Houston County District Attorney. Avery Cole Turner entered his plea September 11 in Houston County Superior Court. Turner’s charges stem from…

Morning Business Report: mortgage rates drop, inflation pushes prices higher

Mortgage rates fell sharply this week, marking the largest weekly drop in a year, according to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac.

(LILA MAX)- Mortgage rates fell sharply this week, marking the largest weekly drop in a year, according to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac. The latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey showed the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage slipped to 6.35%, down from 6.5% last week. Applications for mortgages, including refinancing, also increased. At the same time, consumers continue to face…

Atlanta Falcons Gear Up for Sunday Night Football with key additions, hometown talent

The Atlanta Falcons are preparing for a primetime showdown against the Minnesota Vikings this Sunday.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Atlanta Falcons hoping to bounce back after a narrow 23-20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The team will be relying on both veteran experience and young talent as it travels to Minnesota. Falcons safety Jessie Bates III emphasized the importance of turnovers heading into Week 2….

Bloomberg report reveals new details in Epstein–Maxwell relationship

Newly published emails are offering fresh insight into the relationship between Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell

(NBC)- Newly published emails are offering fresh insight into the relationship between Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, his convicted co-conspirator. Bloomberg News says it has obtained more than 18,000 purported emails between the two, authenticated through cryptographic and metadata analysis. The correspondence suggests Epstein and Maxwell were closer than either publicly admitted. In a July interview with the Deputy Attorney…

Hollywood Minute: ‘The Sound of Music’ returns, ‘Big Little Lies’ resumes, and Sydney Sweeney steps into the ring

A restored and remastered 60th anniversary edition of the The Sound of Music is back in U.S. theaters.

(CNN)- A restored and remastered 60th anniversary edition of the The Sound of Music is back in U.S. theaters. Fans have flocked to see the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, prompting an extension of its theatrical run through next Wednesday. The film, first released in 1965, remains one of Hollywood’s most iconic and cherished musicals.  After a long hiatus, Big Little…

Veterans Rallies for Walk-Off Win Over Lee County in Doubleheader Split

The 16-2 Veterans Lady Hawks Split Their Doubleheader with Lee County Thursday

KATHLEEN, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Veterans Lady Hawks, led by head coach Jeff Sans, entered Tuesday’s doubleheader against region opponent Lee County with a 15-1 record and a No. 1 national and state ranking by MaxPreps. In Game 1, the Lady Hawks found themselves in trouble early, giving up five runs in the first five innings. A double play…

Dublin Ready for Rescheduled Region Rivalry with East Laurens

The 2-1 Dublin Fighting Irish head to the east side to take on the East Laurens Falcons in the 32nd all-time matchup

DUBLIN, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Dublin Fighting Irish, led by 24th-year head coach Roger Holmes, are coming off back-to-back region victories after blowing a 14-point lead in the final 10 seconds of their season opener. Now 2-1, Dublin is looking to return to where it was a year ago as region champion, hoping to redeem its semifinal loss to…

Gryphons Get Geared Up for Only Non Region Matchup Against Warriors

The 3-0 ACE Gryphons host their Homecoming matchup with the 0-4 Wilkinson County Warriors

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The ACE Gryphons, led by fourth-year head coach Keith Hatcher, are off to a 3-0 start this season, all region victories. The young eight-year-old football program has grown under Hatcher’s leadership, highlighted by last week’s win over Dodge County in Eastman. After losing several key seniors from the 2024 team, including Bryce Whitley, players like…

WRPD hosts town hall, taking questions from residents

"We have never seen anything like this before within our communities that we policed."

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Residents gathered at the First Baptist Church of Garmon Street for a town hall meeting hosted by the Warner Robins Police Department on Thursday evening.  Warner Robins Police Chief Wayne Fisher and other department leaders fielded questions for over an hour, addressing topics from response times to recruiting challenges. Chief Fisher reported encouraging declines in…

UPDATE: Milledgeville police say Pritchard Street deaths believed to be murder-suicide

Police believe 36-year-old Tavious Antwon Spencer shot 38-year-old Lashonda Lawrence inside a Pritchard Street home before taking his own life.

Photo: Milledgeville Police DepartmentUPDATE: The Milledgeville Police Department says a man shot and killed a woman before taking his own life in what detectives are calling a murder-suicide on Pritchard Street. Police said the preliminary investigation shows 36-year-old Tavious Antwon Spencer of Milledgeville shot 38-year-old Lashonda Lawrence of Milledgeville inside a home sometime between 7 a.m. and noon on Thursday….

Macon-Bibb Law Enforcement Foundation holds 9/11 remembrance ceremony

The remembrance included lowering the flag, prayers and flowers to honor the victims and first responders of the September 11 attacks.

9/11 remembrance ceremony (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb Law Enforcement Foundation honored the victims of the September 11 attacks and the bravery of first responders during its annual remembrance ceremony. The American flag was lowered to half-staff as family, friends and law enforcement prayed and laid flowers for those who lost their lives. Sheriff David Davis says…

Mostly sunny and warm Friday

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will largely climb into the upper 80s Friday afternoon around Middle Georgia. This Evening A sunny afternoon will give way to a mostly clear night across the region. Wind remains out of the northeast and should largely stay below 10 mph. Overnight lows will hover around the 60 degree mark. Tomorrow A few more clouds…

12 new or renovated affordable homes are coming to Macon for the Tindall Fields Development Project

“What we hear about is people need more housing and not only just housing, but housing that people can afford, housing that they can build wealth in, housing they can own,” said Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller.

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County Affordable Housing Fund, Land Bank Authority, and Investment Group Development held a Groundbreaking Ceremony for its new Tindall Fields Development Project. Local elected officials and business leaders discussed and reminisced about the area revealing that the project will feature 12 new or renovated homes in the surrounding areas, in an effort…

Bibb deputies: Teen arrested after shots fired into hotel room near Zebulon Road

Deputies say Chase Alexander Clements was arrested September 10 with help from U.S. Marshals and campus police and is charged with aggravated assault.

Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE (9/11/25): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says a teenager has been arrested in connection to an August shooting that sent a bullet into a hotel room near Zebulon Road while two guests were sleeping. Deputies said they helped U.S. Marshals and the Bibb County Campus Police in arresting Clements. Jail records show Clements, who is…