Appeals court pauses order to transfer control of California National Guard amid protests

An appeals court has temporarily allowed President Donald Trump to retain control of California National Guard troops, delaying an earlier ruling that would have handed authority back to the state.

(CNN)- An appeals court has temporarily allowed President Donald Trump to retain control of California National Guard troops, delaying an earlier ruling that would have handed authority back to the state. The decision, issued late last night, halts a directive from Senior U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer, who had ordered the federal government to begin transferring command to California Governor…

UPDATE: GBI investigating officer-involved shooting after Wheeler County chase and standoff, suspects identified

The GBI says a Florida man opened fire during a multi-county chase and hours-long standoff in Wheeler County. Two suspects are now in custody.

UPDATE (10:45 p.m.): The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into an officer-involved shooting that happened Thursday after a high-speed chase through Laurens and Wheeler counties, according to a news release from the GBI. According to the release, the incident started around 11:15 a.m. when two Laurens County deputies tried to stop a silver Equinox on U.S. 441 in Laurens…

Macon woman honored with Community Hero Award for maternal health advocacy

Patricia Prime was recognized by Piedmont Macon for her efforts to reduce maternal mortality and promote health equity across Middle Georgia.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Family, friends, and staff members at Piedmont Macon gathered Thursday to surprise a remarkable individual with the “Community Hero Award.” This award was established two years ago to honor local individuals who work tirelessly to improve the quality of life in Middle Georgia. Patricia Prime was the deserving recipient this quarter. Prime is dedicated to educating…

UPDATE: Man wanted in connection to May 18 triple shooting found dead at Macon home

Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the shooting to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.

Three people died after a shooting at Mid-Town Daiquiri Bar and Grill on May 18. File (May 2025)UPDATE (6/12/2025): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says 25-year-old Christopher Clyde Valentine Jr., the fourth suspect wanted in a May 18 shooting that left three people dead, has died. According to a sheriff’s office news release, deputies responded to a home in the 1200…

Grand Jury recommends major improvements at Bibb County jail after inspection

Jurors cited overcrowding, broken infrastructure and inmate safety concerns in a newly released jail inspection report, calling for a new annex and more staff.

File (June 4, 2025)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Bibb County Grand Jury is recommending major upgrades at the county jail after inspecting the facility in May and raising concerns about overcrowding, broken infrastructure and inmate safety. According to the June 11 filing, the jury toured the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center on May 27 and presented its observations and recommendations…

Reptiles take center stage at Washington Memorial Library summer reading event

Kids got hands-on learning with snakes and an alligator during a summer reading program event at Washington Memorial Library led by Southeastern Reptile Rescue.

Photo: Tyrik Wynn/41NBCMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Kids slithered by Washington Memorial Library and got a close look at snakes and even an alligator during a special class Thursday morning. Jason Clark with Southeastern Reptile Rescue, who led the event, taught students about different reptiles and helped clear up common myths about snakes. “The more you know, the less you’re afraid,”…

Project SEARCH helping Baldwin High School special needs students find employment

This week, the school announced the launch of Project SEARCH, which will allow five 2025 graduates to intern at Atrium Health Navicent over the next year. Michelle O’Gorman Maurer, Special Education Coordinator for the Baldwin County School District, says the skills acquired will help students with intellectual disabilities start medical careers or gain experience that can be useful in another field. 

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Baldwin High School is partnering with Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin to ensure that students with special needs can be competitive in the workforce. This week, the school announced the launch of Project SEARCH, which will allow five 2025 graduates to intern at Atrium Health Navicent over the next year. Michelle O’Gorman Maurer, Special Education Coordinator for…

Scattered storms could help some cool off this evening

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An afternoon with heat indexes in the mid to upper 90s will see scattered storms around Middle Georgia through the evening and into the night. This Evening Storms will become more numerous around Middle Georgia as the evening progresses. Many storms may linger past midnight. A Level 1 “Marginal” risk for severe weather includes the entire…

Piedmont Macon hosts nutrition class to help cancer survivors live healthier lives

Piedmont Macon registered dietitian Marty Burnham says this class is to help prepare cancer survivors for a healthier lifestyle

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cancer survivors in Middle Georgia got a lesson in healthy living Thursday as Piedmont Macon hosted a class focused on nutrition, physical activity and lifestyle changes after treatment. Piedmont Macon registered dietitian Marty Burnham says this class is to help prepare cancer survivors for a healthier lifestyle. “These individuals have been through cancer treatments and now…

Father’s Day Lakeside event happening this weekend

Event organizers Mario and Tywanna Pauldo say the event is open to the community.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sipp’s Entertainment is hosting its annual Father’s Day Lakeside event this weekend in honor of Father’s Day. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Lake Tobesofkee’s Sandy Beach. Live music begins at 11 a.m., but attendees are encouraged to arrive early to set up. Event organizers Mario and Tywanna Pauldo say…

Juneteenth Festival in Fort Valley set for this weekend

Event organizer Peggy Shields says the event is open to everyone.

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Legacy Group Development is partnering with the City of Fort Valley and Peach County to host the annual Juneteenth Festival. The event will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 14, at the Rev. Ricky Jackson Sports Complex, located at 700 Spruce St. in Fort Valley. Event organizer Peggy Shields says…

Tech Report: Amazon expands Prime video ad load, Meta faces pressure over scam ads

Viewers on Amazon Prime Video can expect to see more ads — and longer ones — as the streaming giant increases its commercial load.

(LILAMAX)- Viewers on Amazon Prime Video can expect to see more ads — and longer ones — as the streaming giant increases its commercial load. According to six ad buyers and internal documents reviewed by Adweek, the current ad time on Prime Video has climbed to between four and six minutes per hour. That’s up from just two to three…

ICE protests spread and military presence grows in Los Angeles

As protests against U.S. immigration raids intensify nationwide, the spotlight remains on Los Angeles, where thousands of National Guard troops are already deployed and 700 Marines stand ready to join them.

(NBC)-As protests against U.S. immigration raids intensify nationwide, the spotlight remains on Los Angeles, where thousands of National Guard troops are already deployed and 700 Marines stand ready to join them. Overnight in Seattle, demonstrators clashed with police, resulting in several arrests. It’s just one example of the unrest spreading across the country as opponents of the federal crackdown on…

Hollywood Minute: Sabrina Carpenter drops album news as “Manchild” tops charts, “FUBAR” returns to Netflix with season two

Sabrina Carpenter is heating up the summer with the announcement of her new album, Man’s Best Friend, set to be released this August.

(CNN)- Sabrina Carpenter is heating up the summer with the announcement of her new album, Man’s Best Friend, set to be released this August. The pop star’s latest single, “Manchild,” is already making waves — debuting at number one on Spotify’s U.S. and global streaming charts.  In addition to the new album, Carpenter is gearing up for more time on…

Anti-ICE protests escalate in Los Angeles as Marines prepare for deployment

Chanting crowds and tense standoffs continued outside Los Angeles City Hall as anti-ICE demonstrations stretched into another night.

(CNN)-Chants of “ICE! ICE!” and “Please go home” echoed through downtown streets as protesters called for an end to immigration enforcement policies they say unfairly target nonviolent migrants. LAPD declared an unlawful assembly shortly before the city’s curfew went into effect, citing public safety concerns. “Once nightfall comes in particular, we start to see others come out who are intent…

GHSA Implements Stricter Rules on High School Athlete Transfers

The new policies for transfer students goes into effect immediately

ATLANTA, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – In response to the growing number of high school athlete transfers across the state, the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) announced a significant policy change aimed at curbing what many see as an abuse of the current system. Effective immediately, student-athletes who transfer more than once after their freshman year will be ruled ineligible for…

Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful to show Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. documentary on Juneteenth

Asha Ellen, executive director at Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful, says this is a free documentary for the community.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful is hosting a showing of the Made for a King documentary on Juneteenth. Asha Ellen, executive director of Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful, said the free documentary is open to the community. She said the film highlights Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s last visit to Macon on March 23, 1968. The event will be held…

Isolated storms possible this evening and tonight

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Another humid evening across Middle Georgia will likely see a handful of storms. This Evening A warm and partly cloudy afternoon will see the odds for storms increase through the suppertime hours and into the night. Some storms will remain possible after midnight. Severe weather is not expected however a couple of storms could bring a…

Atrium Health Navicent talks about good nutrition, distribution event

Angeline Doh, manager of Atrium Health Navicent’s Healthy Communities, says the event is free and open to the community.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent is hosting a community food distribution drive-thru at the Atrium Health Amphitheater. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on June 13. Attendees should enter from Bloomfield Road and follow the signage for the free food distribution event. The distribution is first come, first served while supplies last. The event…

Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores June 2-6

The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, June 2 and Friday, June 6.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — This week’s Restaurant Report Card provides food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, June 2 and Friday, June 6. Understanding the scores Scores 69 and below (unsatisfactory): Highlighted in red. Scores 70-99 (satisfactory): Displayed in black. Scores of 100 (perfect):…

Trump defends troop deployment to L.A. amid immigration protests and state backlash

President Trump, defended his decision to send thousands of National Guard troops and hundreds of Marines to Los Angeles, despite objections from state and local officials.

(NBC)- The streets of downtown Los Angeles remained largely calm overnight after Mayor Karen Bass enforced a mandatory curfew in response to escalating protests over widespread federal immigration raids. The demonstrations, which began Friday, have sparked clashes between protesters and law enforcement, prompting sharp criticism from California Governor Gavin Newsom. While condemning the violence, Newsom placed the blame squarely on…

Hollywood Minute: Wonder Woman returns, Ice Spice joins SpongeBob, pandemic western hits theaters

Superhero fans, rejoice — "Wonder Woman" is lassoing her way back to the big screen.

(CNN)- James Gunn, co-head of DC Studios, revealed to Entertainment Weekly that a new “Wonder Woman” film is currently in development and being written. While details remain scarce, there’s no official word yet on whether Gal Gadot will reprise her iconic role as the Amazonian warrior. In other entertainment news, rapper Ice Spice is diving into Bikini Bottom! She’ll lend…

Thousands protest ICE as tensions rise nationwide

Demonstrators chanting “ICE out of New York!” and other slogans filled streets in cities across the country this week, protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement policies under President Donald Trump.

(CNN)- Demonstrators chanting “ICE out of New York!” and other slogans filled streets in cities across the country this week, protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement policies under President Donald Trump. The largest crowds gathered in Los Angeles, where officials say the vast majority of protesters remained peaceful. “When these peaceful rallies end and the protesters head home, another element moves…

Mercer’s Ty Dalley Announces Transfer to Clemson

The Bears junior holds the program record for most career home runs

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer University junior Ty Dalley announced Tuesday evening via social media that he will be transferring to Clemson University to continue his collegiate baseball career. Dalley shared the news alongside a photo of Doug Kingsmore Stadium, home of the Clemson Tigers, signaling his excitement about the move to the Palmetto State. A 6-foot-4, 215-pound first…