Travis Tritt to perform at Macon City Auditorium in September

The concert is at 7:30 p.m. on September 25.

Travis TrittUPDATE: The Macon City Auditorium announced Tuesday night that the Travis Tritt concert originally scheduled for Saturday, September 26 will now happen Friday, September 25. Click here to sign up for presale access. ORIGINAL STORY: MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Country music singer Travis Tritt will perform at the Macon City Auditorium in September. Country music star Travis Tritt is…

Hollywood Minute: Scary Movie trailer sparks buzz, Fringe streams free on Pluto TV

Hollywood is buzzing after the release of the first trailer for the new “Scary Movie.”

(CNN)- Hollywood is buzzing after the release of the first trailer for the new “Scary Movie,” and it’s already stirring conversation. The preview opens with over-the-top gags and sharp-edged satire, including a scene that plays on modern pronoun usage and slasher-movie clichés. The franchise’s signature mix of parody and potentially offensive humor is front and center, signaling a return to…

Middle East war intensifies as U.S. embassies close, Americans stranded

War in the Middle East is intensifying, triggering a scramble to move Americans out of harm’s way.

(NBC)- War in the Middle East is intensifying, triggering a scramble to move Americans out of harm’s way as the U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran expands. The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was struck by drones, though a Saudi official told NBC News that no injuries were reported. In response to escalating threats, several U.S. embassies across the region…

Morning Business Report: Oil prices surge after Iran reportedly closes Strait of Hormuz, mortgage rates rise

Oil prices are surging and global markets are reacting after Iran’s Revolutionary Guard reportedly announced it has closed the Strait of Hormuz, according to a Reuters report.

(LILAMAX)- Oil prices are surging and global markets are reacting after Iran’s Revolutionary Guard reportedly announced it has closed the Strait of Hormuz, according to a Reuters report. Roughly one-third of the world’s seaborne oil exports passed through the Strait of Hormuz in 2025, making it one of the most critical energy chokepoints in the world. An Iranian commander has…

Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores February 23-27

The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, February 23 and Friday, February 27.

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, February 23 and Friday, February 27. Understanding the scores Scores 69 and below (unsatisfactory): Highlighted in red. Scores 70-99 (satisfactory): Displayed in black. Scores of 100 (perfect):…

BS Report: Pitchers Look Promising

Well, we are starting to see some good signs from the Atlanta Braves starting pitchers down in Florida. It’s early. They’re still three and a half weeks of spring training to go before the start of the regular season on March the 27th, but so far, so good. Now, on Saturday, Spencer Strider through his first Grapefruit League game. And…

12-year-old Ava Little remembered for her light as family calls for kindness after tragic death

Family and community honor the Byron Middle School student while urging awareness about bullying and childhood mental health

BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The family of 12-year-old Ava Little is remembering the joy she brought them while they work to raise awareness about bullying and childhood mental health. According to Peach County coroner Kerry Rooks, Little took her own life on February 25. A student at Byron Middle School, Ava is remembered as a bright, fearless and loving young…

All-girls Christian academy approved to open in Cochran

The Beauty from Ashes Youth Leadership Academy will operate inside Elevation Worship Ministries International beginning this fall.

New all girls Christian academy (PHOTO: 41NBC/ Bre’Anna Sheffield)COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A new all girls Christian Academy is coming to Bleckley County this fall. This academy will teach the girls to be faith-based and self-focused.   The Beauty from Ashes Youth Leadership Academy has received final approval from the City of Cochran to open the all-girls Christian academy. The academy will operate inside Elevation Worship Ministries International.  …

Nineteen indicted in Twiggs County dogfighting investigation

Deputies say the indictments stem from a year-long investigation involving multiple state, federal and nonprofit agencies.

Credit: Twiggs County Sheriff’s OfficeTWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Nineteen people have been indicted following a year-long investigation into a dogfighting operation in Twiggs County, according to the Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office. In a Monday news release, deputies said the indictments were returned February 26 by a Twiggs County grand jury after an extensive investigation led by the Twiggs County…

Georgia State Patrol arrests Bibb County deputy for DUI

Deputies say Jarrett Williams was arrested Sunday and has been placed on administrative leave.

Jarrett Williams (Credit: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Bibb County sheriff’s deputy has been arrested and charged with DUI. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office public affairs office confirmed on Monday that Georgia State Patrol arrested Jarrett Williams at 1 a.m. on Sunday. The office did not confirm the location of his arrest. Williams is charged with speeding,…

Teen arrested in armed robbery, carjacking in Macon

The incident remains under investigation by the Criminal Investigation Division.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A teenager was arrested and charged in connection with an armed robbery and carjacking investigation, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies met with a Lyft driver at the intersection of Ell Street and Laveta Drive just after midnight Monday. The victim told deputies he was transporting three men when,…

Recall Watch List: Cottage cheese, pressure cookers, BBQ sauce

Safety concerns range from improper pasteurization and undeclared allergens to burn hazards involving kitchen appliances.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Several popular household products are being pulled from shelves this week due to safety concerns ranging from undeclared allergens to burn risks. Whether you’re stocking up your fridge, or cleaning your kitchen, here are the latest recalls you should know about—including Walmart cottage cheese, Gourmia pressure cookers, Savannah Bee Company’s Honey BBQ Sauce, and Dupray steam cleaners….

FBI investigates deadly mass shooting at Austin nightlife spot; 2 killed, 14 injured

Gunshots rang out early Sunday morning in a popular Austin nightlife district as a deadly mass shooting left two people dead and 14 others injured.

(NBC)- Gunshots rang out early Sunday morning in a popular Austin nightlife district as a deadly mass shooting left two people dead and 14 others injured. “This morning, the FBI is on the scene investigating a deadly mass shooting in a popular Austin nightlife area,” authorities confirmed. Emergency radio traffic captured the chaos unfolding. “I’ve just been flagged down —…

Pentagon confirms U.S. fighter jets shot down in Kuwait amid Iran strikes

All six American crew members ejected and were recovered safely.

(NBC)- The Pentagon confirms three U.S. Air Force fighter jets crashed in Kuwait after being mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses during active combat under Iranian attacks. All six American crew members ejected and were recovered safely. The incident comes amid escalating violence in the Middle East, with Israel and Iranian-backed Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon exchanging fire following weekend…

Burial site of free and enslaved people of color confirmed beneath Whitefield Square in Savannah

Archeologist Daniel Elliot confirmed a burial site that operated from 1763 to 1844 for free and enslaved people of color underneath Whitefield Square.

(CNN)- On February 20, archeologist Daniel Elliot confirmed a burial site that operated from 1763 to 1844 for free and enslaved people of color underneath Whitefield Square. “Two out of three early historic maps show it being in this square, part of it. It covers more than just Whitefield Square,” Elliot said. According to Alderwoman Bernetta Lanier, the discovery is…

Morning Business Report: Oil prices jump, markets fall after Iran attacks, Americans report ‘tipping fatigue’

Oil prices surged and markets tumbled after weekend attacks involving Iran.

(LILAMAX) – Oil prices surged and markets tumbled after weekend attacks involving Iran, adding new uncertainty to an already volatile global economy. Oil prices jumped as much as eight percent following the developments. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 500 points as investors reacted to concerns about potential supply disruptions. Iran is one of the world’s major oil exporters, and…

Crimestoppers seeking man wanted for failing to register as a sex offender in Peach County

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of these individuals is asked to call Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68-CRIME (1-877-682-7463).

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Regional Crime Stoppers is spotlighting five individuals wanted by law enforcement agencies across Middle Georgia as part of its ongoing effort to encourage community involvement in locating fugitives. Crime Stoppers partners with media outlets and law enforcement agencies in eight Middle Georgia counties, offering anonymous rewards for tips that lead to arrests. The following individuals…

Mount de Sales Academy celebrates 150 years in Macon

The historic Catholic school marks its 150th Founder’s Day with community celebrations and reflection on its legacy

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mount de Sales Academy is celebrating 150 years in Macon. The school has been a part of the Macon community since 1876. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, the school began as an all girls boarding school and now serves students in grades six through twelve. Mount de Sales President Brendan O’Kane says reaching 150 years…

Georgia’s American Journey: Fort Hawkins tells story of Macon’s early frontier days

Built in 1806, Fort Hawkins served as a frontier military post and helped spur the early settlement that became Macon.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As America marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we want to look back and highlight some of the important places and people here in Middle Georgia who have helped shape both our state and the country as a whole.  This week we are exploring Georgia’s American journey with one site…

U.S. military reportedly shoots down DHS drone in Texas

New safety concerns are emerging after the U.S. military reportedly shot down a drone belonging to another branch of the federal government.

(NBC) -New safety concerns are emerging after the U.S. military reportedly shot down a drone belonging to another branch of the federal government, prompting an airspace shutdown over a small Texas border town. According to The New York Times, the Department of Defense used a high-energy laser to target an unmanned aerial system that was later identified as belonging to…

Bill Clinton to testify on Jeffrey Epstein ties as lawmakers demand answers

Former President Bill Clinton is set to answer questions about his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

(NBC)- Former President Bill Clinton is set to answer questions about his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Epstein’s associate Ghislaine Maxwell, as lawmakers from both parties continue probing the high-profile case. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer said no one is accusing the Clintons of wrongdoing but acknowledged there are “a lot of questions” surrounding the former…

Cuba says it will share information with U.S. after deadly boat confrontation

The Cuban government says it is willing to exchange information with the United States as both countries investigate a deadly confrontation.

(NBC)- The Cuban government says it is willing to exchange information with the United States as both countries investigate a deadly confrontation involving a Florida-registered boat off Cuba’s coast. U.S. officials told NBC News that American citizens were among the passengers on the 24-foot vessel involved in the incident. At least one U.S. citizen was killed and another is now…

Marines deployed to Puerto Vallarta after cartel violence

Mexican Marines have deployed across Puerto Vallarta following recent cartel-related violence that rattled the popular tourist destination.

(CNN)- Mexican Marines have deployed across Puerto Vallarta following recent cartel-related violence that rattled the popular tourist destination. Marines patrolled visibly throughout the city — on streets, in the air, and at sea — in an effort to reassure both locals and visitors that the situation is stable. The reinforcements, however, arrived after some tourists had already decided to leave….

Tech Report: Global smartphone market to shrink 13% in 2026 amid memory chip shortage, eBay cuts jobs, Instagram adds teen safety alerts

The global smartphone market is expected to contract 13 percent in 2026.

(LILAMAX) -The global smartphone market is expected to contract 13 percent in 2026, according to new projections from International Data Corporation. IDC says soaring demand for advanced memory chips used to power artificial intelligence tasks has drained global supply, creating a shortage that could last well into next year. With fewer smartphones available, consumers could see higher prices — although…