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Law enforcement urging safe road, water travel this Memorial Day weekend
The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) expects more than one million Georgians to hit the road this Memorial Day weekend. Law enforcement agencies partnered for the "Belts and Jackets" Safety Tour across the state Wednesday, urging safe travel not just on the road, but in the water as well.
(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC) CORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) expects more than one million Georgians to hit the road this Memorial Day weekend. “During holiday periods, we know there’s going to be more traffic, which means we make sure to have more officers and troopers out there on the roads making sure everyone is…
NAACP: Changes coming to Bibb County Jail following meeting with Sheriff Davis
The NAACP announced new protocols at the Bibb County Jail, including GBI-led investigations into deaths and injuries, as concerns grow over jail conditions and mental health care.
(Photo Credit: Fiona King /41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Immediate changes are coming to the Bibb County Jail following a meeting between the NAACP and Sheriff David Davis, including a new protocol for investigating in-custody deaths and serious injuries. During a news conference on Wednesday, the Georgia and Macon branches of the NAACP announced changes that will be implemented at the…
Dublin VA Medical Center hosts VA2K walk to support homeless veterans and wellness
Veterans and community members joined the Dublin VA’s annual VA2K walk to support wellness and collect resources for homeless veterans in Middle Georgia.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Veterans, staff and supporters came together Wednesday at the Dublin VA Medical Center for the annual VA2K, a walk and wellness event aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles and supporting homeless veterans. Participants walked, ran or rolled in their wheelchairs on the two-kilometer course around the facility. Keith Griffin, Chief for Development & Civic Engagement for the…
White Road in Byron to close for 35 days starting June 2 for roundabout construction
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…
Strong breezes will continue Thursday
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…
13 arrested, 2 wanted in multi-agency drug investigation in Milledgeville
Anyone with information related to drug or gang activity is asked to call the GBI Middle Georgia Gang Task Force at 478-207-1301.
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…
Two Macon men arrested after break-in at Jones County Animal Shelter
Deputies say the men broke into the shelter to retrieve a dog set to be euthanized. The suspects have been identified as the animal’s former owners.
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…
Baldwin County schools get grant to improve football 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.
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…
Hollywood Minute: Rod Stewart honored, Elle Fanning joins “Hunger Games,” and Tom Cruise faces final “Mission”
Rod Stewart is receiving one of music’s highest honors, Elle Fanning is officially joining the Hunger Games universe, and Mission: Impossible star and producer Tom Cruise continues to defy the odds .
(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….
Morning Business Report: Amazon refunds, Universal’s epic launch, and summer BBQ trends
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.
(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…
FAA cuts Newark flight volume amid safety concerns and system failures
The 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.
(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…
House GOP pushes massive budget bill in rare 1 A.M. session amid sharp divisions
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.
(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…
Robins Air Force Base honors fallen service members in annual Memorial Day ceremony
Robins AFB held its annual Memorial Day ceremony to honor fallen service members and their families.
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…
Storms possible overnight; more heat tomorrow
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,…
Teen, juvenile arrested in connection to two Macon shootings that targeted homes
Two males, including a 17-year-old, have been arrested in connection to two separate home shootings in Macon. One house had seven people inside, including five minors. The other house had five people inside, including four minors.
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…
Woman arrested in connection with Macon hit-and-run that left man in critical condition
Deputies responded to the scene and found a 36-year-old man who had been struck by a vehicle.
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…
Westside High School Tennis player makes history
“Amazing. Like, before my coaches brought it to me, I never knew what it was. So to know that not only I got it, but I was the first in my city. Like, that's just a wonderful feeling,” said Ja’Toria Sherman, Senior at Westside High School.
(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…
Piedmont shares tips during Mental Health Awareness Month
Brenda Griffin from Piedmont Macon’s Behavioral Health is raising awareness during Mental Health Awareness Month.
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…
Crimestoppers looking for Jones County woman wanted for elderly abuse
Today's word of the day: Wisdom
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….
Morning Business Report: Mortgage rates climb, housing cools, small biz battles fraud
The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage has surged past 7%, reaching its highest level since April 11
(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…
President Trump heads to Capitol Hill to rally support for sweeping budget deal
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.
(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”…
Train derailment near downtown Macon blocks crossing; no injuries reported
A Georgia Central Railway train derailed near the Macon Yard Monday, prompting a cleanup and investigation. No injuries or hazardous materials were reported.
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…
Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority offering $25 summer bas pass for teenagers
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.
(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…