FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Legacy Group Development is partnering with the City of Fort Valley and Peach County to host the annual Juneteenth Festival. The event will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 14, at the Rev. Ricky Jackson Sports Complex, located at 700 Spruce St. in Fort Valley. Event organizer Peggy Shields says…
(LILAMAX)- Viewers on Amazon Prime Video can expect to see more ads — and longer ones — as the streaming giant increases its commercial load. According to six ad buyers and internal documents reviewed by Adweek, the current ad time on Prime Video has climbed to between four and six minutes per hour. That’s up from just two to three…
(NBC)-As protests against U.S. immigration raids intensify nationwide, the spotlight remains on Los Angeles, where thousands of National Guard troops are already deployed and 700 Marines stand ready to join them. Overnight in Seattle, demonstrators clashed with police, resulting in several arrests. It’s just one example of the unrest spreading across the country as opponents of the federal crackdown on…
(CNN)- Sabrina Carpenter is heating up the summer with the announcement of her new album, Man’s Best Friend, set to be released this August. The pop star’s latest single, “Manchild,” is already making waves — debuting at number one on Spotify’s U.S. and global streaming charts. In addition to the new album, Carpenter is gearing up for more time on…
(CNN)-Chants of “ICE! ICE!” and “Please go home” echoed through downtown streets as protesters called for an end to immigration enforcement policies they say unfairly target nonviolent migrants. LAPD declared an unlawful assembly shortly before the city’s curfew went into effect, citing public safety concerns. “Once nightfall comes in particular, we start to see others come out who are intent…
ATLANTA, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – In response to the growing number of high school athlete transfers across the state, the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) announced a significant policy change aimed at curbing what many see as an abuse of the current system. Effective immediately, student-athletes who transfer more than once after their freshman year will be ruled ineligible for…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful is hosting a showing of the Made for a King documentary on Juneteenth. Asha Ellen, executive director of Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful, said the free documentary is open to the community. She said the film highlights Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s last visit to Macon on March 23, 1968. The event will be held…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Another humid evening across Middle Georgia will likely see a handful of storms. This Evening A warm and partly cloudy afternoon will see the odds for storms increase through the suppertime hours and into the night. Some storms will remain possible after midnight. Severe weather is not expected however a couple of storms could bring a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent is hosting a community food distribution drive-thru at the Atrium Health Amphitheater. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on June 13. Attendees should enter from Bloomfield Road and follow the signage for the free food distribution event. The distribution is first come, first served while supplies last. The event…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — This week’s Restaurant Report Card provides food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, June 2 and Friday, June 6. Understanding the scores Scores 69 and below (unsatisfactory): Highlighted in red. Scores 70-99 (satisfactory): Displayed in black. Scores of 100 (perfect):…
(NBC)- The streets of downtown Los Angeles remained largely calm overnight after Mayor Karen Bass enforced a mandatory curfew in response to escalating protests over widespread federal immigration raids. The demonstrations, which began Friday, have sparked clashes between protesters and law enforcement, prompting sharp criticism from California Governor Gavin Newsom. While condemning the violence, Newsom placed the blame squarely on…
(CNN)- James Gunn, co-head of DC Studios, revealed to Entertainment Weekly that a new “Wonder Woman” film is currently in development and being written. While details remain scarce, there’s no official word yet on whether Gal Gadot will reprise her iconic role as the Amazonian warrior. In other entertainment news, rapper Ice Spice is diving into Bikini Bottom! She’ll lend…
(CNN)- Demonstrators chanting “ICE out of New York!” and other slogans filled streets in cities across the country this week, protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement policies under President Donald Trump. The largest crowds gathered in Los Angeles, where officials say the vast majority of protesters remained peaceful. “When these peaceful rallies end and the protesters head home, another element moves…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer University junior Ty Dalley announced Tuesday evening via social media that he will be transferring to Clemson University to continue his collegiate baseball career. Dalley shared the news alongside a photo of Doug Kingsmore Stadium, home of the Clemson Tigers, signaling his excitement about the move to the Palmetto State. A 6-foot-4, 215-pound first…
(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Today, Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller announced several new initiatives he says will improve conditions for inmates inside the Bibb County Jail, ease the burden on staff and benefit county residents. The announcement comes after community outcry, protests, and a series of fatal incidents inside the jail, including the stabbing death of inmate…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Becoming a mother can be hard. Most expecting mothers don’t know how or where to start, especially when it comes to breastfeeding. That’s why we stopped by PeaceFull Parenting to learn more on how mothers can prepare. “I do have a twelve-year-old son that I did breastfeed exclusively for eighteen months. So, when I had her,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBN/WMGT) – Isolated storms will be possible around Middle Georgia this evening and overnight tonight. This Evening It’s been a warm and partly cloudy afternoon across Middle Georgia. Rain odds for the afternoon are not too high, however they will rise as the sun sets and beyond this evening. The best window for rain may not be…
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying a man who robbed a downtown Macon business at gunpoint on Tuesday. Deputies say the incident happened at the 567 Center for Renewal, located at 456 First Street. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in an armed…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Milledgeville is hosting a Fourth of July celebration at Central Georgia Technical College. The event will begin just after dark on July 4, according to a city news release. Residents and visitors are encouraged to arrive early, bring lawn chairs or blankets, and enjoy the fireworks show. For more information, visit the City…
(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – We’ve been dealing with a lot of rain lately, that’s why the Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency is holding another giveaway to make sure residents are prepared for future severe weather. 1500 Midland Weather Alert Radios will be given away, the radios were purchased using some of the EMA’s operational funds. You will…
(LILAMAX)- Trade negotiators from the United States and China met in London this week, with discussions expected to continue today, according to CNBC. At the top of the U.S. agenda is a potential easing of China’s export restrictions on rare earth materials—a key component in tech and manufacturing. White House economic advisors say progress on this front could significantly boost…
(CNN)- Actor Jonathan Daviss, best known for his role in “Outer Banks,” is stepping into the shoes of a hip-hop icon. The 25-year-old has been cast to play Snoop Dogg in an upcoming biopic. The film, co-produced by Snoop himself, will trace the rapper’s legendary journey through career highs and personal challenges. A release date has not yet been announced….
(CNN)- Chants echoed through the streets of cities across the country as anti-ICE demonstrations intensified this week. The protests were sparked by recent immigration workplace raids in Los Angeles, and have since spread to cities including New York, Chicago, Boston, and beyond. In several locations, police arrested demonstrators for allegedly blocking roads and violating protest regulations. In Los Angeles, tensions escalated…
(Photo Credit: Fiona King /41NBC)CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In a shocking incident over the weekend, 25 cats were found abandoned outside the Houston County Humane Society late Friday night, crammed into seven crates. The heartbreaking discovery was made nearly 12 hours later. Dee Allison, President of the Houston County Humane Society, urges pet owners to take greater responsibility for their…