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…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon man sentenced to 25 years for 2022 shooting death of girlfriend’s father

Terrance Williams pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter in domestic dispute turned deadly
41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A local man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges stemming from a deadly domestic dispute that left his girlfriend’s father dead. Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney Anita Howard announced Tuesday that Terrance Williams, 28, entered a guilty plea to voluntary manslaughter and possession of a firearm during the commission of…

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41 Today, 41 Today Get Smart, Featured, Georgia News, Health, Local News

Ticks, snakes pose health risks as warm season activity increases, doctor warns

Piedmont Macon physician urges Georgians to take precautions outdoors this summer
Brandon Long,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –As Middle Georgians spend more time outdoors this summer, a local physician is urging caution when it comes to two often-overlooked hazards: ticks and snakes. “Ticks, you need to be wary of them because they carry lots of diseases,” said Dr. Nicholas Michalakis, an internal medicine resident at Piedmont Macon. He explained that in the Middle Georgia…

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41 Today, Featured, Local News, Pulaski County

Hawkinsville community plans Juneteenth celebrations at church and city park

Community leaders invite the public to two Juneteenth celebrations honoring freedom and unity
Brandon Long,

Juneteenth Freedom Day Flag, Photo Date: 06/19/2023HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Communities across the country are preparing to celebrate freedom this week in honor of Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Lynn Johnson, president and CEO of the Hawkinsville-Pulaski Chamber of Commerce, and Freddie Yates with Hawkinsville Unity joined 41NBC to explain how local…
Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Federal meetings begin, bankruptcy filing, stock market rally

The Federal Reserve kicks off a two-day policy meeting today, where officials will review inflation trends, economic data, and geopolitical developments.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- The Federal Reserve kicks off a two-day policy meeting today, where officials will review inflation trends, economic data, and geopolitical developments. While interest rate cuts will be discussed, economists widely expect the Fed to hold steady for now—despite pressure from President Trump to lower rates. A pause means short-term interest rates, including those for credit cards and auto loans,…
Across the Nation, Featured

Trump leaves G7 summit early amid rising tensions in Middle East

President Donald Trump abruptly departed the G7 summit in Canada, citing urgent national security matters related to Iran and its escalating conflict with Israel.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)-President Donald Trump abruptly departed the G7 summit in Canada, citing urgent national security matters related to Iran and its escalating conflict with Israel. “I have to be back, very important,” Trump said as he left the summit. According to the White House, the president is meeting with national security staff in the Situation Room to address developments in the…
Entertainment

Hollywood Minute: Comedy reboots, chart-topping hits, blockbuster cast reveals

Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson are turning heads in the first full trailer for The Naked Gun.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson are turning heads—and bringing the laughs—in the first full trailer for The Naked Gun. The reboot of the 1988 comedy classic is set to hit theaters this August, with Neeson starring as Frank Drebin, Jr., the son of the incompetent cop originally played by Leslie Nielsen. In the music world, Sabrina Carpenter has scored…

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Featured, Laurens County, Local News, WMGT

Update: Man in custody after shooting, police looking for second suspect

The fatal shooting happened at 2:55 a.m. on June 14 at the Riverview Park Apartments.
Monica Diaz-Meek, Keenan Gibson,

(Update) 6/17/2025 5:10 p.m. – One of the men wanted for a fatal shooting in Dublin is now in custody. D’Anglo Martin has turned himself in, according to the Dublin Police Department. (Update) 6/17/2025- Dublin police have now identified two suspects wanted in connection to the shooting that claimed the life of 31-year-old Jaquan Marquis Coney. According to the Dublin Police Department,…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb County Sheriff: ‘Some people really need to be in jail’

He says the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney and the court system decides who can and be eligible for the Mayor's new program.
Fiona King,

(Photo Credit: Fiona King /41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – On June 10, Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller announced new initiatives to improve conditions inside the Bibb County jail. Mayor Miller stated a 30-day audit will identify 150 inmates at the jail who’ve been charged with nonviolent offenses, and deemed not to be a threat to public safety.  Sheriff David Davis stressed…
Featured, Local News, Washington County

5 arrested, accused of attempted contraband drops at Washington State Prison

The attempts happened on Saturday June 14, and Sunday June 15.
Clayton Poulnott,

DAVISBORO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A total of five suspects are in custody after the Washington County Sheriff’s Office says it made arrests in two contraband drops. Sheriff Joel Cochran says deputies were made aware of a man on prison grounds on June 14, around 2:30 a.m. When deputies responded to the area, they found the man walking in a driveway next…
Featured, Local News, Washington County

Washington County Sheriff’s Office investigating weekend shooting

Sheriff Cochran says emergency personnel responded to a late Saturday night/early Sunday morning shooting in downtown Tennille on Central Avenue at an event center.
Clayton Poulnott,

TENNILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran, so deputies are investigating that left one person injured. According to a post on the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, Sheriff Cochran says emergency personnel responded to a late Saturday night/early Sunday morning shooting in downtown Tennille on Central Avenue at an event center. He says witnesses stated a large fight broke…
Featured, Local News, Macon County

Man, woman arrested in Montezuma after police chase

Law enforcement then secured the area until a Montezuma Police Department K9 arrived and located 41-year-old Antonio Gujardo hiding near Whisperwood Court Subdivision.
Clayton Poulnott,

MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Two people were taken into custody on Saturday afternoon in Montezuma after a police chase ended in a crash and search. According to the Montezuma Police Department, an officer stopped a car on Vienna Road for a Window Tint Violation. The officer says during the stop the driver sped off, but crashed shortly after the vehicle hit…

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Featured, Laurens County, Local News

Update: Man arrested after woman found dead at Dublin apartment

Upon arrival, officers say they found 49-year-old Pam Rozier deceased.
Clayton Poulnott,

Courtesy: Dublin Police Department(UPDATE)  06/17/2025 – Dublin police have arrested 50-year-old Edward Johnson in connection with the death of Pam Rozier. Johnson is charged with murder, according to the police department. DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Dublin Police Department along with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the death of a woman. According to Dublin Police Chief Keith Moon, officers…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Rain chances decline as temperatures increase

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rain odds across Middle Georgia will be lower this week, however as a result more summer heat will be present. This Evening A partly cloudy afternoon will see many of those clouds clear out through this evening and into tonight. A couple of isolated showers and storms are possible, however most of the region will stay…

Crimestoppers Is Looking For A Monroe County Woman Wanted For For Cruelty To Children, Obstruction Of A Law Enforcement Officer, And Violation Of Probation.
Crime, Featured

Crimestoppers is looking for a Monroe County woman wanted for for cruelty to children, obstruction of a law enforcement officer, and  violation of probation.

Today's word of the day: Persevere
Keenan Gibson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sgt. Greg Thomas of Macon Regional Crimestoppers appeared on 41Today to highlight five wanted suspects and share the organization’s word of the day. Crimestoppers partners with media outlets, police departments and law enforcement agencies across eight Middle Georgia counties to offer anonymous rewards for tips that lead to arrests. The following individuals are currently wanted: Reese, Angela M,…
Featured, Health, Laurens County, Local News

Carl Vinson VA Medical Center and Red Cross to host community blood drive

The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a community blood drive.
Keenan Gibson,

DUBLIN,  Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a community blood drive on Friday, June 20. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the medical center’s auditorium and is open to the public. While walk-ins are welcome, officials encourage donors to schedule an appointment in…