MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Summer baseball is back in Middle Georgia as the Macon Bacon prepare to host their 2025 home opener Saturday night at Luther Williams Field against the Lexington County Blowfish. The Bacon began their season on the road Thursday night, falling 12–2 to the Forest City Owls in North Carolina after jumping out to an early…
COLUMBUS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – On Thursday at Synovus Park, the FPD Vikings took on the Brookstone Cougars in Game One of the GIAA AAAA Baseball State Championship in a rematch of the 2024 state championship. The Vikings lost to the Cougars in three games last May at Luther Williams Field to place second as the 2024 GIAA AAAA Baseball…
Fort Valley, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Fort Valley State University announced Thursday that its football team will kick off the 2025 season at the Week Zero Labor Day Classic, presented by The Ultimate Fan (TUF). The three-day event is scheduled to take place August 28–30 at Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama. The Wildcats are set to face the University of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As storms continue to impact Middle Georgia, and with hurricane season just a couple of days away, the Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is encouraging residents to participate in the Emergency Preparedness Fair at Wesleyan College on Saturday. It’s happening at the Candler Alumnae Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sophie Rosen, the EMA…
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Drivers in Houston County may experience traffic delays Friday morning as law enforcement escorts a C-130 aircraft off Robins Air Force Base. According to a Facebook post from the Houston County Sheriff’s Office, deputies will assist with the transport starting at 9 a.m. The planned route will move south on Highway 247 to Russell Parkway,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A pediatrician from Atrium Health Navicent is offering safety tips to help parents keep their children healthy this summer. Dr. Mansi Batra says children should eat fruits and vegetables rather than processed or sugary foods. She also stresses the importance of limiting screen time, especially for children between the ages of 2 and 5. Children in…
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 22-year-old man died and a juvenile is facing felony charges after a late-night police chase ended in a crash on Highway 18 West, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Monroe County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Anna Watkins says deputies attempted a traffic stop around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday on a vehicle heading southbound on Interstate…
(Photo Credit: Fiona King /41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With Juneteenth just around the corner, leaders from across Macon gathered Thursday morning at the historic Douglass Theatre to announce what’s in store for this year’s celebration. Macon Black Culture, along with Kwanza Cultural Access Center, Douglass Theatre and other partners, are collaborating for this year’s Juneteenth celebration. This year’s theme is “HBCU:…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An incoming cold front will cap off the rainy week with a chance for some severe weather in Middle Georgia. Today It will be a cloudy morning with temperatures eventually climbing into the low to mid 80s in the afternoon, accompanied by winds from the west at 7-15 mph. Gusts will likely range 20-25 mph. …
UPDATE (5/29/25): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man who died as 62-year-old Isiah Macon. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man is dead following a shooting early Saturday morning, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the 800 block of Key Street around 5:53 a.m. on May 24. When they arrived, they found a 62-year-old…
(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Rehabilitation & Healthcare held a ribbon cutting on Thursday celebrating new renovations to the facility and their renewed investment with the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce. Recently coming under new management and already open for business, Jackie Clements, Administrator for Macon Rehabilitation & Healthcare, says the facility is a skilled nursing facility…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A nonprofit in Macon is doing its part to make sure families have food on their tables with their food pantry and community food drive. Staff at the Nygil M. Cullins Community Center prepared about 100 bags for Thursday’s giveaway. Laronda Hawkins, clinical director and organizer of the event, said half of the bags were gone…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Middle Georgia Regional Library is launching its Summer Reading Challenge to encourage reading across all age groups. The program runs from June 2 through July 31 and includes a variety of incentives for participants. Andrew Willis, marketing coordinator at Middle Georgia Regional Library, said participants can earn rewards such as coupons to local restaurants, free…
(LILAMAX)- A sweeping federal court decision is sending shockwaves through the global trade landscape. The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that President Trump lacked the authority to impose widespread tariffs on nearly every foreign trading partner, a move that had sparked global economic tensions and threatened to destabilize the world economy. The decision effectively voids the controversial levies. In…
(CNN)- “I want to guide people. I want to change their lives.” That’s the heartfelt plea from Keanu Reeves’ latest character — a guardian angel — in the upcoming comedy Good Fortune. Reeves stars alongside Aziz Ansari and Seth Rogen in the film, which follows an angelic mission filled with humor and heart. The film is set to hit theaters…
(CNN)- A federal court on Wednesday struck down most of President Trump’s sweeping tariffs, dealing a significant legal blow to the administration’s global trade agenda. The ruling blocks key components of the tariffs — including the so-called “Liberation Day” tariffs announced in April, as well as duties imposed earlier this year on imports from China, Mexico, and Canada. Those measures…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – For any team, making it to a state championship is no easy task. Doing it in back-to-back seasons is even harder. However, Stratford Academy’s boys soccer team nearly did just that — returning to the GIAA Class 4A state title match with hopes of repeating last year’s triumph over familiar foe St. Anne-Pacelli. The Eagles…
UPDATE (10:10 p.m.): The third firefighter is being discharged from the hospital now, according to Macon-Bibb Chief Communications Officer Chris Floore. UPDATE: Two Macon-Bibb County firefighters have been discharged from the hospital and a third is expected to be released later Wednesday night, according to Chief Communications Officer Chris Floore. “There were no serious injuries; just bruised and sore, thankfully,” Floore…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 2025 Pinkest Party on Earth may be over, but its economic impact on the community lives on. The Cherry Blossom Festival, via Visit Macon, revealed impact totals on Wednesday, reporting a massive economic impact of $6.5 million, surpassing last year’s figures. This year’s festival attracted more than 200,000 unique visitors, which is a 7.2% increase…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Inflation and recent tariffs have impacted large corporations, but what is the impact on small businesses? Even handmade products cost small businesses big money. That’s the case for Macon’s Mossy Creek Naturals. “Eventually at some point, like during Covid, we were making bath bombs,” Manager Ivy Rhoades said. “The citric acid price, because there is…
(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Calls continue for better living conditions for inmates at the Bibb County Jail. Today, the Human and Civil Rights Coalition of Georgia was outside the jail, joining county residents in demanding an increase in the quality of sanitation, medical care and more. “Our tax dollars go to them,” said Akasa Cade, a Macon…
Sidney Bryant (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office) Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says 37-year-old Sidney Leshay Bryant of Macon was identified as the suspect in Wednesday morning’s robbery. She has been taken into custody. Deputies say the vehicle she used has been recovered, and the child was located and is safe. Bryant is charged…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The rainy pattern of the week continues Thursday with storms possible through much of the day. This Evening A partly cloudy afternoon will see more clouds arrive through the late evening and overnight. Isolated storms will be possible, however the rain odds this evening and tonight are a lot lower than the past couple of nights….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Golden Hour Foundation Inc. is hosting The Golden Mile on June 7 at 11:30 a.m. at the Oconee River Greenway, located at 420 East Greene St. Taleija Bennerson, CEO and president of the Golden Hour Foundation Inc., said the event is open to everyone. Registration is $35, and tickets can be purchased online or in…