The End Zone: Scores and highlights from Week 12
Here are the scores and highlights from the week of November 4.
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Local pastor speaks out about gun violence
Union Baptist pastor speaks out about gun violence.
Indie Music Festival aimed to bring community together, end violence
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A group of Macon residents want to put an end to violence, with music. The 3rd Annual Indie Music Festival is aimed to bring the community together. "With so much negativity in the community. I think…
Body of missing fisherman found in Wilkinson County
(IRWINTON, Georgia) - The body of a missing fisherman who fell off a boat in Wilkinson County has been found. 69-year-old Frank Coverson was found dead by crews after he went missing Thursday night at the Mudflats Hunts Club Pond. He…
Authorities looking for man accused of raping 14-year-old girl
(Danville, Georgia) – The Wilkson County Sheriff’s office needs your help finding a man accused of raping his 14-year old relative. Authorities are also looking for a woman who may be helping him hide from deputies. According to an arrest…
UPDATE: Body of missing fisherman found
UPDATE: Authorities have now recovered the body of Frank Coverson. The body was found by a team from the Department of Natural Resources on Friday. (IRWINTON, Georgia) - Several agencies are working together to find a missing fisherman in…
Navicent Health Baldwin names new CEO
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Darren Pearce is officially the CEO of Navicent Health Baldwin. The organization made the announcement Thursday. Pearce is taking on the role after serving as interim CEO of the hospital. He is also the Senior Vice-President…
Kmart in Macon set to close in 2018
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Kmart in Macon is among the stores that are set to close next year. Sears Holdings says it told its employees Thursday that 45 Kmart stores and 18 Sears stores will close in late January…
Peach County Sheriff's Office remembers fallen officers year after shooting
On Monday it will be one year since the Peach County Sheriff's Office lost two two deputies and family members. On November 6, 2016 Sgt. Patrick Sondron and Deputy Daryl Smallwood responded to call in Byron. It would be their last.
Irving Consumer Products looking for local vendors
Macon's newest company, Irving Consumer Products, needs your help getting started.
Bibb investigators need help identifying person of interest in homicide
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is hoping surveillance pictures will help deputies identify a person of interest in the murder of Jontavious Towns. Deputies are also looking for a gold car, believed to be a Honda…
Family tells 41NBC what type of person Jacquel Smith was
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The father and grandmother of the 20-year-old college student, Jacquel Smith, described the type of person he was. Smith's father, Tommy Evans, said he son was respectful and caring. "He was more than I expected him…
Fundraising goal met to implement "The Leader in me" in Bibb County Schools
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - There was celebration being held for Bibb county schools on Thursday. Leadership development will now be integrated into every Bibb County elementary and middle schools, thanks to a $2.1 million goal was met by community and…
78th Air Base Wing Commander Colonel Lyle Drew talks about first three months on the job
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - 78th Air Base Wing Commander Colonel Lyle Drew has been on the job for 100 days. He says he has plans that will definitely bring the community together. "Regardless who the elected officials are in…
Arrest made for the murder of 16-year-old Jayvon Sherman
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office arrested 19-year-old Wesley Jamison Holt for the murder of Jayvon Sherman. According to a news release from the Sheriff's Office, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Unit, Gang Unit, Special Investigations…
Local teen to put on 'off broadway' production in Fort Valley
With fine arts programs in schools slowly but surely disappearing, a local teen has made it her mission to show kids the importance of the arts.
Dublin's 441 Speedway celebrating 50th anniversary Saturday
441 Speedway will close out its 2017 racing season this Saturday by celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Delores A. Brooks Center temporarily closed due to major sewage issues
The Delores A. Brooks Center in East Macon will be closed temporarily until further notice due to major sewage issues with the center's pump station.
Parking Garage will transform into a park this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WGMT) - The top level of the parking garage on Mulberry Street will change into a park Friday and Saturday. Mercer University student Cole Porter came up with this idea through the 2017 Knight Cities Challenge. This temporary…
Historic Macon Foundation's annual flea market opens this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The forty annual Historic Macon flea market fundraiser kicks off this Saturday. You'll find vintage chairs, silverware, knickknacks, and more. Rachelle Wilson is the Director of Engagement for Historic Macon Foundation. She said the annual fundraiser…
Bibb Sheriff 'disappointed' with increase of homicides in Bibb County
Bibb County Sheriff David Davis says the shootings on Halloween are not related.
Genghis Grill hosts Penny for a Pound
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - You child can pay for their food at the Genghis Grill on Bowman Road with pennies! Children 12 and under can participate in the Penny for a Pound event. This allows kids to pay a penny…
The B.S. Report: Savor the Georgia Bulldogs #1 ranking
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Tuesday night the first playoff poll was released and the Georgia Bulldogs were ranked number one. Yes, it’s now November, and Georgia is the number one team in the country. We’re not used to that around…
County and city leaders discuss future plans and successes in Houston County
Improvements and future plans are discussed at annual community luncheon in Perry.
Arrest made in West Macon homicide
UPDATE (5/1/2018) - A Bibb County grand jury charged Jace Jenkins with malice murder, felony murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony in the fatal shooting of Stewart Gordon, according to the Macon Judicial Court…
Man shot at Rutland Place Apartments in Macon
A man is recovering at the hospital after being shot Tuesday night. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says it happened just after 10:30 PM at the Rutland Place Apartments at 5577 Houston Road.
BCSO hosts Halloween Carnival for kids
Halloween night was full of frightening costumes and favorite characters on Tuesday evening at the Bibb County Sheriff's Annex.
Body found in South Macon on Halloween declared 23rd homicide
A homicide on Halloween, Bibb County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a body found in a South Macon neighborhood Tuesday evening.
3 homicides in Macon on Halloween, 25 this year
Two people were shot in Macon Tuesday night just before 10 PM.
Georgia takes No. 1 spot in first College Football Playoff rankings
The Dawgs are on top--at least for now.
Macon-Bibb Commissioners attempt to fix KMBBC, Cherry Blossom Festival tension
Macon-Bibb county commissioners are intervening with Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful Commission (KMBBC) and Cherry Blossom Festival.
Doctor says it's rare for males to get breast cancer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - About 1,500 men in the country will get breast cancer each year and more than 200,000 women will also get the disease, according to Doctor Paul Dale from Navicent Health. Dale said many men don't know…
One mom says the Trick or Treat Parade was, "one of the best experiences that we've had."
MACON, Georgia - Witches, super heroes, and trolls filled the hallways of the Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital Tuesday. Volunteers, hospital staff, and patients celebrated Halloween with the annual Trick or Treat Parade. One Mother, Marcy Holland, said the parade…
Heating Energy Assistance offered to low income families
Low income families are being offered heating energy assistance.
New piece of art placed in downtown Macon
Downtown Macon has a new piece of art.
Cynthia Malone carries the torch for her late husband Chip Malone
Cynthia Malone carries the torch for her late husband Chip Malone
Amazon coming to Macon, creating more than 500 jobs
An Amazon fulfillment center is coming to Macon. The Macon-Bibb Industrial Authority (MBCIA) locked in the deal with the distributing Amazon Tuesday morning.
Pleasant Hill residents concerned by GDOT progress & school closure
Updates on I-75/I-16 project and whether a local school will be closing down were two major talking points at a town hall meeting in Pleasant Hill.
Mother of murdered daughter speaks out against the horror of domestic violence
Melanie Wolfe, the mother of Jessica Wolfe who was murdered in 2012 by her boyfriend, now speaks on the behalf of victims of domestic violence.
Woman arrested for stabbing Dublin man to death
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A woman is in jail, accused of stabbing a man to death during an argument Saturday night in Dublin. According to an incident report, Dublin police found 26-year-old Jefferey Edmond lying on Carver Street around 11:30…
20-year-old shot and killed by friend inside Dublin home
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A college student is dead after being shot by his friend during an argument inside a Dublin home Sunday night. Dublin Police Chief Tim Chatman says 20-year-old Jacquel Smith died from two gunshot wounds to the…
Coliseum Medical Centers want you to stay safe this Halloween
Witches, ghouls and monsters will roam the streets Tuesday night as trick-or-treaters begin their candy hunt. While it is a time for fun, the scary reality is it can be dangerous if you're not aware of your surroundings.
Armed robbery at Ocean Crab House restaurant
Bibb County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a robbery at the Ocean Crab House restaurant on Columbus Rd in Macon Saturday night. It was reported that around 8:30 p.m., a suspect brandishing a shotgun entered the store and demanded money from…
Three people injured at party in Macon
Three people were stabbed at a Macon party on Saturday.
Man shot in McDonald's parking lot
A man was shot while sitting in his car Sunday night. The incident is under investigation.
What's Right With Our Schools: Volunteer fire fighters teach students lessons for part of a day
Volunteer fire fighters from Crawford and Peach County teach students about fire prevention.
Macon Smiles to have 'candy buy back' for troops overseas
Starting the day after Halloween, a local dentist office in Macon will be 'buying back' candy for a good cause through Operation Shoebox.
Person airlifted after a single car accident in Dodge County
DODGE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - There was a single car accident around 8:40 a.m. Saturday. According to Sheriff Lynn Sheffield, 4 to 5 kids and two adults crashed on Georgia State Route 117. The driver of car said there was…
Coliseum Medical Center hosts Child Safety Expo
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Saturday was a fun filled day for kids at the Coliseum Medical Center. Kids wore their Halloween costumes and played games while they learned about fire safety, the importance of washing their hands, and good nutrition.…
Centerville has its First Fall Festival
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WGMT) - The first annual Fall Festival was a success in Centerville on Saturday. Bounce houses, food, and live music filled Center State Park. Jordan Clements attended the event. He said he grew up in Centerville and the…