Cochran-Bleckley Chamber announces Second Saturday concert, March events

Melissa Barker, president and CEO of the chamber, said events are planned throughout the year with a focus on bringing the community together.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Cochran-Bleckley County Chamber of Commerce is preparing for its Second Saturday event and encouraging the community to take part in upcoming family-friendly activities. Melissa Barker, president and CEO of the chamber, said events are planned throughout the year with a focus on bringing the community together. Second Saturday is scheduled for March 14 and will…

Texas and North Carolina primaries set stage for high-stakes Senate battles in 2026 midterms

The first primary results of the 2026 midterm elections are in, setting up key races that could determine control of the U.S. Senate.

(NBC)- The first primary results of the 2026 midterm elections are in, setting up key races that could determine control of the U.S. Senate. In Texas, four-term Republican incumbent John Cornyn will head to a May runoff against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton after neither candidate secured a majority of the vote in the Republican primary. Cornyn has criticized Paxton…

Morning Business Report: Trump threatens to cut trade with Spain as Target invests billions to refresh stores

New economic developments are unfolding globally and on Wall Street as trade tensions rise and major retailers invest.

(LILAMAX)- President Donald Trump says the United States could cut all trade with Spain amid a dispute over military bases and defense spending. The disagreement centers on U.S. military operations at bases in southern Spain. The United States recently relocated 15 aircraft, including refueling tankers, from the Rota and Morón air bases after Spain’s socialist government said it would not…

U.S. working to evacuate Americans stranded in Middle East as conflict with Iran intensifies

The U.S. government says it is working on multiple options to help Americans stranded in the Middle East as fighting between the United States, Israel and Iran continues.

(CNN)- The U.S. government says it is working on multiple options to help Americans stranded in the Middle East as fighting between the United States, Israel and Iran continues to escalate across the region. Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed the situation Tuesday, saying the State Department is exploring several ways to safely move Americans out of affected areas. “It’s…

Man arrested after firing shots into air in downtown Macon

Investigators said 26-year-old Adam Brent McDuffie Jr. was seen firing shots into the air March 2, 2026, while walking in an alleyway near Third Street and Cherry Street Lane.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested after shots were fired in downtown Macon, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators said 26-year-old Adam Brent McDuffie Jr. was seen firing shots into the air March 2, 2026, while walking in an alleyway near Third Street and Cherry Street Lane. Authorities clarified that no person, vehicle or building was…

BS Report: Hawks playing better basketball

Well. The Atlanta Hawks will be back in action on Wednesday night when they take on the Milwaukee Bucks up in Wisconsin. It’s their only road game in a four week stretch. They had a five game homestand. Then they’ll have this game on Wednesday night in Milwaukee and they’ll come back home for another five game homestand. So a…

Baldwin County jury convicts Indiana man in GCSU student assault case

Prosecutors say the case involved a 2024 incident at a tanning salon where a Georgia College student was working alone.

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An Indiana man was convicted Tuesday of multiple sexual offenses after a Baldwin County jury found him guilty in connection with a 2024 incident involving a Georgia College & State University student. According to a release from the office of District Attorney T. Wright Barksdale III, Thomas James Gregory was convicted in Baldwin County Superior Court…

Four sentenced in Macon drug trafficking investigation

Federal investigators say the group distributed cocaine and possessed dozens of firearms during the operation.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Four people were sentenced to federal prison this week after investigators dismantled a Macon-based armed drug trafficking network that distributed kilograms of cocaine and possessed dozens of firearms, including a machine gun. According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia, the sentences stem from the FBI’s two-year investigation…

BBB warns Middle Georgia residents about jury duty scams

Scammers are posing as law enforcement officers and demanding payment for missed jury duty, according to the Better Business Bureau.

Jury Duty scams (PHOTO: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Better Business Bureau of Central Georgia is warning the public about a rise in jury duty scams targeting residents. The BBB says jury duty scams are a form of imposter fraud in which scammers attempt to steal money. CEO and President Kelvin Collins says scammers will call pretending to be…

Atrium Health Navicent Wellness Center shares advice for working out during allergy season, looks ahead to Cherry Blossom Road Race 5K

Seneker also said the Wellness Center is hosting the Cherry Blossom Road Race 5K at 8:30 a.m. March 21.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Atrium Health Navicent Wellness Center is offering advice for people who want to exercise during allergy season. Lisa Seneker, manager of Health Promotion Services at the Wellness Center/Fitness Center at Navicent Lofts, said working out outdoors during peak allergy season can be difficult for some people. “Getting outside is important,” said Seneker. “But as more and…

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…