BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – White Road in Byron will close for 35 days beginning Monday, June 2, as crews complete construction on a new roundabout at the intersection with Peavy and Williams Roads, according to a Facebook post from the City of Byron. The closure will also impact Peavy Road and Williams Road at the construction zone. City officials said…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – . This Evening What has been a sunny afternoon around Middle Georgia will see high clouds arrive through the late afternoon and evening. It will not be a blanket, however scattered clouds are expected through the evening and overnight hours. Low temperatures will be a lot cooler than last night as they fall into the lower…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Thirteen people were arrested and charged after a 13-month, multi-agency drug investigation in Milledgeville, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The joint investigation included the GBI Middle Georgia Gang Task Force, Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, Milledgeville Police Department, Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Dublin Police Department, Warner Robins Police Department, Georgia Department of Corrections, Georgia Department…
Photos: Jones County Sheriff’s OfficeGRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Macon men have been arrested after a break-in at the Jones County Animal Shelter in which a dog was unlawfully removed, according to a news release from the Jones County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s says on Tuesday, an investigator, with assistance from the United States Marshals Service and the Houston County…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Baldwin County School District has received a second grant from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation to support player safety. Dexter Ricks, athletic director at Baldwin High School, said the district received a $3,000 grant for the boys’ tackle football program and a $5,000 grant for the girls’ flag football team. With the most recent…
(CNN)- Rod Stewart is receiving one of music’s highest honors. The legendary rocker will be presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s American Music Awards, recognizing his decades-spanning career. Stewart is also set to perform at the show—marking his first AMA appearance since 2004. The 2025 American Music Awards will take place Monday, May 26, in Las Vegas….
(LILAMAX)- Amazon is sending out unexpected refunds and apologies to customers after an internal review uncovered “unresolved” reimbursement issues dating as far back as 2018, according to Bloomberg. The total scope and cost of the payouts remain unclear, but some customers have reported receiving refunds for returns made over five years ago. Amazon CFO Brian Olsavsky confirmed a $1.1 billion…
(CNN)- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is scaling back operations at Newark Liberty International Airport, temporarily reducing the number of flights by about 25 percent due to ongoing air traffic control issues and system failures. Under the new FAA order, Newark is currently limited to 28 arrivals and 28 departures per hour. That number is expected to increase to 34…
(NBC)- In a highly unusual move, the House Rules Committee convened just after 1:00 a.m. Wednesday to begin debate on a sweeping Republican budget bill tied to President Trump’s legislative agenda. “Americans need this legislation to ensure our economic survival,” said Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), as Republicans defended the urgency of the overnight session. Democrats slammed the timing, accusing GOP…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As Memorial Day approaches, Robins Air Force Base is honoring airmen, soldiers and sailors who have made the ultimate sacrifice for this country. The base held its annual memorial ceremony for fallen service members on Tuesday. The sound of the bell rang with emotion during the annual Robins Air Force Base Fallen Soldiers’ Ceremony. This…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An incoming cold front could bring a few storms to Middle Georgia ahead of the sunrise Wednesday. This Evening A mostly sunny and hot afternoon will stay mostly clear while the sun is out. Clouds will begin to move in during the late evening and overnight hours. It has been a pretty breezy day as well,…
Lucius Character (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two males, including a juvenile, have been arrested in connection to two shootings that happened in Macon on April 21 and May 1, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. 17-year-old Lucius Montrell Character and a male juvenile were taken into custody on May 7. Deputies recovered two firearms, including…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman was arrested in connection with a hit-and-run that left a man in critical condition early Sunday, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The incident happened at 1:03 a.m. May 18 on Poplar Street. Deputies responded to the scene and found a 36-year-old man who had been struck by a vehicle. He was transported…
(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Over at Westside High School, Home of the Seminoles, one senior made history today as Ja’Toria Sherman was the proud recipient of a $6000 scholarship from the Southern Tennis Foundation. This was the Foundation’s seventh year handing out the scholarships to ten different students across nine different states. Sherman was one out of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Piedmont Macon is raising awareness during Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental Health Awareness Month is an annual observance founded by Mental Health America in 1949 to highlight the importance of mental wellbeing, educate the public, reduce stigma and promote support for those affected by mental health conditions, according to the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Brenda…
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: Damion McCormick, male….
(LILAMAX)- The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage has surged past 7%, reaching its highest level since April 11 — a jump that’s already rippling through the housing market. According to Realtor.com, the rate spike contributed to a 3.2% drop in pending home sales in April compared to the same time last year — a particularly sharp pullback during…
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is making a high-stakes trip to Capitol Hill today, aiming to rally House Republicans behind a sweeping budget package that includes several of his top domestic policy priorities. The legislation — described by House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) as “arguably the largest and most comprehensive piece of legislation that Congress has worked on in probably generations”…
Photo: Bre’Anna SheffieldMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Georgia Central Railway train derailed nine railcars near the Macon Yard on Lower Poplar Street around 11 a.m. Monday, temporarily blocking a crossing and leading to a cleanup and investigation, according to a statement from a railroad spokesperson. No injuries were reported, and no hazardous materials were involved. Some of the derailed cars…
(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority is doing its part to keep local teenagers busy this summer. For just $25, students aged 13 through 18 can get an MBCTA bus pass that provides unlimited rides along the transit authority’s 11 routes. Jami Gaudet, MBCTA Public Information Officer, says the routes include access to each…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – This Evening A partly cloudy and hot afternoon will become a partly cloudy and warm night for Middle Georgia. During the evening hours one or two showers or storms will be possible, however the vast majority of the region should stay dry. No severe weather is expected with any storms that develop either. Lows tonight will…
(NBC)- Messages of support are flooding in from across the political spectrum after the announcement that former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. According to a statement from his personal office, Biden received the diagnosis on Friday, following increasing urinary symptoms. Doctors have noted that the cancer…
(LILAMAX)- President Donald Trump is urging Walmart to absorb the cost of tariffs rather than pass those expenses on to consumers. The call comes after Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said last week that prices could rise due to the latest tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. Several major brands, including Adidas and McDonald’s, have echoed concerns that the tariffs could…
(CNN)- It was a rough weekend at the box office for music superstar Abel Tesfaye—better known to fans as “The Weeknd.” His movie debut, The Idol-inspired drama The Hurry Up Tomorrow, opened to disappointing numbers, earning just $3.3 million in estimated ticket sales and failing to break into the top five. Adding to the struggle, the film has garnered a…