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MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — There seems to be more frequent and intense natural disasters today than ever before. That’s why the American Red Cross in Macon says there is a need for more volunteers in Middle Georgia. Community Disaster Program Manager for the American Red Cross in Macon, Virgil Watkins Jr., says the organization trains to provide help, shelter, food, and…
Superintendent Dr. Dan Sims (Photo: Bibb School District) MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District is preparing for a new school year under the leadership of Superintendent Dr. Dan Sims. Sims began his tenure as superintendent in July 2022, following the retirement of Dr. Curtis Jones. Sims brings more than two decades of experience in public education, having…
(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new council is looking to tackle teacher burnout, tardiness and other issues facing the Houston County School District. The Superintendent’s Teacher Advisory Council will feature some of the best talent the district has to offer, as it’s comprised of the district’s 39 teacher of the year winners from 2024-2025. District Teacher of the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County School District is preparing for a new school year and a new superintendent. Dr. Richard Rogers began his tenure as superintendent on June 2, replacing Mark Scott, who recently retired. Rogers has worked for the district since 2004, serving as a middle school teacher, principal and, most recently, deputy superintendent. Rogers spoke with…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man is facing charges after deputies responded to an aggravated assault call involving a knife-wielding suspect Monday afternoon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the incident was reported to the Macon-Bibb Emergency-911 Center on July 28 around 12:27 p.m. Deputies were dispatched to the Dempsey Apartments at 523 Cherry St. following reports of…
UPDATE (7/29/2025) An arrest has been made in connection with a fatal single-vehicle crash that happened earlier this year on Bloomfield Road. The incident occurred around 3:54 a.m. on March 23, 2025. According to investigators, a vehicle traveling southbound on Bloomfield Road struck a utility pole. When deputies arrived at the scene, they found two young women unresponsive inside the…
(NBC)- President Trump shifted briefly from diplomacy to business, debuting a new golf course at one of his resorts in Scotland. The unveiling came after a round of high-stakes meetings with UK and European leaders focused on trade. The President announced a new agreement with the European Union, just ahead of a looming Friday deadline, when higher tariffs are set…
(CNN)- A New York City police officer and three other victims are dead following a shooting at a Manhattan office building Monday evening. Another man remains in critical condition, according to authorities. Officials say the suspected gunman died from what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The fallen officer has been identified as 36-year-old Didarul Islam, who was working…
(LILAMAX)- The Federal Reserve begins a two-day policy meeting today, with expectations that interest rates will remain unchanged. Despite mounting pressure from President Trump to lower rates, officials are widely anticipated to keep the current levels steady. For consumers, that means rates on short-term loans—such as credit cards and auto loans—are expected to hold firm. In the airline industry, Spirit…
(NBC)- NFL Hall of Famer and college football coach Deion Sanders is opening up for the first time about his private battle with an aggressive form of bladder cancer—sharing his emotional journey and message of hope. “You have no idea how good God is to me. For me to be here,” Sanders said. Known to fans as “Coach Prime,” Sanders…
(NBC)-A tragic event unfolded aboard Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas as the cruise ship sailed toward the Bahamas, resulting in the death of a crew member and serious injury to another. The incidents occurred while the ship was en route to Miami, with videos shared by a passenger on TikTok showing rescue crews rushing to save a man who…
(CNN)- Fans are heading back to Pandora with the release of the first trailer for Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third installment in James Cameron’s blockbuster franchise. Sam Worthington returns as Jake, alongside Zoe Saldana’s Neytiri. The highly anticipated film is set to hit IMAX and other theaters worldwide on December 19th. Meanwhile, Beyoncé continues to make history. Billboard reports…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia College & State University has found its next leader on the diamond. Following a 30-win season and third-place finish in 2025, GCSU introduced Jeff Pelkey as the new head coach of the Bobcats baseball team during a meet-and-greet press conference Monday afternoon. Pelkey arrives from Peach Belt Conference rival Flagler College, where he served…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Leaders in Georgia are pushing for a Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation into the Bibb County Jail. Last week, Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock called on the DOJ to start an investigation. Gerald Griggs, President of the Georgia NAACP, is one of those calling for an investigation. “The NAACP heard the call that we responded and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 2025-2026 school year begins this week and next in school districts across Middle Georgia, meaning the Georgia Promise Scholarship is now in effect. The school choice voucher program offers families in the state’s lowest-performing public schools up to $6,500 to attend a private school or begin homeschooling. Bibb County had the third highest number of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Scattered storms are likely around Middle Georgia tomorrow afternoon and evening. This Evening Scattered clouds from the afternoon will linger into the night before clearing a little bit. A few isolated storms will be possible through the evening, however most locations will just stay dry and hot. Real feels will stay over 100 degrees while the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sgt. Greg Thomas of Macon Regional Crimestoppers appeared on 41Today to spotlight five individuals currently wanted by law enforcement agencies in Middle Georgia and to share the organization’s word of the day. Crimestoppers partners with media outlets and law enforcement in eight Middle Georgia counties, offering anonymous rewards for tips that lead to arrests. The following…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Police are investigating a shooting that left one person injured early Sunday morning in Dublin. According to a release from Chief Keith Moon of the Dublin Police Department, officers responded around 1:15 a.m. on July 27 to reports of gunfire in the area of Telfair Street, between Kersey Lane and Smith Street. Investigators say the incident…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The family of a woman killed in a head on collision weeks ago in Macon has started a GoFundMe page, to help with living expenses for her young daughters. Janiecea Smith left behind four girls, all below the age of 9. 41NBC spoke with Smith’s mother, who said the family is sad and grieving her loss…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Downtown Macon has a new spot for breakfast lovers: Flying Biscuit Café officially opened its doors Monday morning at 588 Mulberry Street. The restaurant is owned by Georgia State Sen. Jason Esteves — who is also running for governor — and his wife, Ariel. The couple also owns a Flying Biscuit location in Columbus. Known for…
(CNN)- The Trump administration is ramping up international trade negotiations this week, engaging with top global partners just days ahead of critical tariff deadlines. President Donald Trump is meeting today with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Scotland, where the two leaders are expected to refine a trade agreement outline signed last month. The White House says the talks are…
(CNN)- Authorities in Michigan are crediting a group of courageous bystanders—one of them reportedly armed—with helping subdue a man accused of stabbing 11 people at random inside a Walmart in Traverse City on Saturday. Dramatic video shows the tense moments as good Samaritans confronted the lone attacker, moments before a sheriff’s deputy arrived to take the suspect into custody. The…
(LILAMAX)- President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have announced a new trade agreement between the United States and the European Union. Under the deal, the U.S. will impose a 15% tariff on most European imports, including automobiles. However, some goods—such as aircraft and their components, select chemicals, and pharmaceuticals—will be exempt from the new tariffs….