Lafc Hosts Youth Camp At Five Star Stadium
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LAFC Hosts Youth Soccer Camp in Macon During Club World Cup Preparations

Great Turnout at Five Star Stadium as LAFC Hosts Youth Soccer Camp in Macon
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – With summer in full swing and kids across Middle Georgia looking for ways to beat boredom, a once-in-a-lifetime experience arrived Wednesday evening at Five Star Stadium — courtesy of one of Major League Soccer’s premier clubs. While in town preparing for the FIFA Club World Cup, Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) took time out of…

Ricky Web
Featured, Local News, Wilkinson County

Man convicted by Wilkinson County jury for murdering brother

69-year-old Rickey Lee Shinholster, shot his brother over a dispute.
Clayton Poulnott,

GORDON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – On Wednesday, a Wilkinson County jury convicted a man for murdering his older brother in 2023, according to T. Wright Barksdale III with the Ocmulgee District Attorney’s Office. He says 69-year-old Rickey Lee Shinholster, shot his brother over a dispute concerning access to a home on Farish Wood Road. In a Facebook post by Barksdale, he…
Featured, Jones County, Local News

Flock camera system alert leads to stolen vehicle arrest

They say deputies quickly responded and found the vehicle parked at a home on Fox Road.
Clayton Poulnott,

GRISWOLDVILE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A man is arrested in Jones County, after a Flock camera system alert. The Jones County Sheriff’s Office says on June 16, a stolen vehicle was flagged by its Flock camera system in the Griswoldville area. They say deputies quickly responded and found the vehicle parked at a home on Fox Road. (Photo courtesy of Jones County…
Featured, Local News, Twiggs County

PHOTOS: Fire truck flips over after crash in Twiggs County

When the fire truck slowed down, it was hit in the rear by a truck going at a high rate of speed, causing the Fire Truck to flip over on its roof.
Clayton Poulnott,

TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office says the drivers of a fire truck and passenger truck sustained only minor injures after a rollover crash on June 16. According to the Sheriff’s Office, firefighters and deputies responded to a vehicle on fire on I-16 Westbound, near Mile Marker 28. They say a Twiggs County fire truck was using…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Storm odds climb again Thursday

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An incoming cold front will spur on scattered storms Thursday afternoon and evening. This Evening A hot afternoon around Middle Georgia will become a warm and muggy evening. A couple of isolated storms remain possible, however the odds are down quite a bit from yesterday. UV Index values will hover around 10 through the late afternoon…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb takes next steps for new downtown hotel and convention center project

Request for Qualifications issued for 3.5-acre development near future Mercer University medical campus
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Preliminary conceptual renderings for this development; the final designs may differ from these renderings. (Image: Provided by Macon-Bibb County)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Macon-Bibb County is taking the next step in a major downtown redevelopment plan with the official release of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a hotel and convention center to be built at 108 First Street, the site of…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Suspects wanted in robbery at 567 Center in Macon, Bibb County Sheriff’s Office seeks help

The robbery happened June 10 at approximately 2:15 p.m. at the 567 Center, located at 456 First Street in Macon.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has released a sketch and surveillance images of two suspects involved in a robbery, according to a news release. The robbery happened June 10 at approximately 2:15 p.m. at the 567 Center, located at 456 First Street in Macon. According to investigators, one suspect was wearing a tan or yellow shirt,…

Robert Garza
Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Houston County man sentenced to 65 years for child molestation, exploitation

The trial began on June 9 and concluded on June 12. The jury returned a guilty verdict after roughly two hours of deliberation.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man has been convicted of aggravated child molestation and sexual exploitation of children, according to the Houston County District Attorney’s Office. According to a news release, 46-year-old Robert Dean Garza was convicted by a Houston County jury on a 26-count indictment that included charges of aggravated child molestation, aggravated sodomy, child molestation, enticing a…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon-Bibb Recreation Department to host family movie night

This month’s feature is Inside Out 2, offering families a chance to enjoy the film together in a relaxed outdoor setting.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb Recreation Department will hold its monthly Family Movie Night on Friday. The event is June 20, 2025 at Tattnall Square Park, which is located at 1155 College Street. Seating and concessions will open at 7:30 p.m., with the movie starting shortly after. This month’s feature is Inside Out 2, offering families a chance to…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon-Bibb government offices closed June 19 for Juneteenth, trash schedule not impacted

Macon Black Culture will host a Juneteenth Wreath Ceremony at 10 a.m. in front of Macon-Bibb City Hall.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County will observe the federal holiday Juneteenth by closing all government offices, including the court system, on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Emergency and law enforcement services will remain operational, including the Fire Department, Sheriff’s Office, E-911, and Emergency Management Agency (EMA). The 11th Street Convenience Center, normally open seven days a week, and the Convenience…
Bibb County, Featured, Georgia News, Local News, WMGT

UPDATE: Three men wanted on drug trafficking charges in Macon, now in custody

Investigators say all three suspects turned themselves in.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

UPDATE: (6/18/25) – Three Macon men wanted for drug offenses are now in custody, according to the FBI Atlanta Field Office. Investigators say two of the men turned themselves at the federal courthouse in Macon, and the other turned himself into Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The FBI Atlanta Field Office is searching for three men wanted…
Featured, Hancock County, Local News, WMGT

Inmate fatally stabbed during altercation at Hancock State Prison, officials say

Andrews said the stabbing happened around 2:30 p.m. on June 17 while the inmate was outside in the prison yard.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

HANCOCK COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An inmate was fatally stabbed at Hancock State Prison on Tuesday, according to Hancock County Coroner Dontrelle Andrews. Andrews said the stabbing happened around 2:30 p.m. on June 17 while the inmate was outside in the prison yard. He said there was a physical altercation with another inmate that led to the fatal stabbing. The…
Tech Byte

Tech Report: TikTok deadline likely extended again as tech industry faces major shifts

The Trump administration is expected to extend the deadline for the app’s U.S. operations once again, potentially delaying a ban for the third time.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- If you’ve been enjoying your time on TikTok, you may get to keep scrolling — at least for now. The Trump administration is expected to extend the deadline for the app’s U.S. operations once again, potentially delaying a ban for the third time. Without an extension, TikTok would have gone dark on June 19, as previously ordered, mirroring an…
Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Blue-Collar wages climb as economy faces mixed signals

The Trump administration is highlighting recent economic gains for blue-collar workers.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- The Trump administration is highlighting recent economic gains for blue-collar workers, pointing to a significant rise in wages over the past few months. According to administration officials, wages for nonsupervisory and production workers — commonly referred to as blue-collar employees — have increased at an annual rate of 1.7% over the last five months. That marks the largest wage…
Across the Nation, Featured

Tensions rise as President Trump weighs military options against Iran

President Donald Trump is facing a critical decision inside the White House: how far the U.S. should go to support Israel in dismantling Iran’s nuclear program.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- Amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, President Donald Trump is facing a critical decision inside the White House: how far the U.S. should go to support Israel in dismantling Iran’s nuclear program. “Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon,” the president said Tuesday, following a high-level meeting in the White House Situation Room with his national security team. During…
Across the Nation, Featured

Federal Reserve expected to hold interest rates amid global uncertainty

As economic tensions rise overseas, all eyes are on the Federal Reserve today as it prepares to announce its latest decision on interest rates.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- As economic tensions rise overseas, all eyes are on the Federal Reserve today as it prepares to announce its latest decision on interest rates. Most analysts expect the Fed to hold rates steady, despite growing concerns about inflation, rising oil prices, and pending tariffs. “The hard data are showing that the U.S. economy is doing very well and inflation…
Entertainment

Hollywood Minute: Tom Cruise to receive first Oscar at upcoming Academy ceremony

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced it will honor Cruise with an honorary Oscar.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Tom Cruise is finally getting his Oscar, but not through traditional competition. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced it will honor Cruise with an honorary Oscar this year for his contributions to the filmmaking and stunt performer communities. Country music icon Dolly Parton will also be recognized with an honorary Oscar, highlighting her humanitarian efforts. Both…

Macon Bacon Improve To 6 9 With Victory Over The Flamingos
Across Georgia Sports, Local Sports, Sports

Macon Bacon Improve to 6-9 with Victory Over the Flamingos

The Macon Bacon defeated the Florence Flmaingos 6-2 on Tuesday night at Luther Williams Field
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Bacon bounced back under the lights of Luther Williams Field on National Mascot Day with a 6-2 victory over the Florence Flamingos on Tuesday night. Coming off a big loss Monday, Macon wasted no time setting the tone early, racking up four hits and three runs in the first inning before storms forced…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Warner Robins Police: Real-Time Crime Center is ‘game changer’

“What I'm most excited about is the value to the community.”
Fiona King,

(Photo Credit: Fiona King /41NBC)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After several years, the Real-Time Crime Center at the Law Enforcement Center in Warner Robins is officially operational. The state-of-the-art facility gives the police department access to real-time data, surveillance feeds, and analytical tools that will transform how they tackle crime and help keep the community safe. Police Chief Wayne Fisher described…

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Elections, Featured, Houston County, Local News

UPDATE: Centerville residents vote in new Mayor

J. Michael Evans defeated Justin Wright with 565 votes to 414 votes.
Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)UPDATE (11:30 p.m.): After final election results in the race for Centerville Mayor, J. Michael Evans defeated Justin Wright with 565 votes to 414 votes. For full election results including the race for new Council Chairman in Washington County, and the race for Wheeler County Tax Commission, click here. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Today, voters are heading…
Dooly County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: GSP believes vehicle that struck, killed man on I-75 was red semi-truck

GSP says Richard Alan Dykes of Cochran was hit by a vehicle on Interstate 75 southbound near mile marker 109 just after 6 a.m on Tuesday. 
Clayton Poulnott,

UPDATE (8/20/25): Georgia Department of Public Safety said in a Facebook post Wednesday that the suspect vehicle in the June 17 hit-and-run is now believed to be a medium red semi-truck with damage to the right-side headlight assembly. Investigators are still reviewing video from I-75 southbound near mile marker 109. The family of Richard Alan “Rad” Dykes is offering a…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Macon-Bibb Commissioners approve FY26 budget

Mayor Lester Miller’s proposed FY26 budget increases funding for safety, tech and beautification while keeping the millage rate steady.
Tucker Sargent,

FileUPDATE: (6/17/25)- On Tuesday, Macon-Bibb County Commission approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. The county says this year’s budget covering operations from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, represents an increase in spending across budgets, including more funds allocated for public safety, IT, beautification, and recreation. They say even with the increase, the millage rate is proposed to remain…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

How Warner Robins plans to benefit from increased FY 2026 city budget

The city of Warner Robins will look to operate on a $179,863,519 budget for Fiscal Year 2026, a 12.6% increase from FY 2025. 
Taylor Gilchrist,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The city of Warner Robins will look to operate on a $179,863,519 budget for Fiscal Year 2026, a 12.6% increase from FY 2025. “It’s going to be a really good end to this calendar year and going into the next calendar year,” said Mayor LaRhonda Patrick. The budget proposal includes a 9.6% increase in money…