Salvation Army golf tournament in Macon celebrates 125 years, raises funds for local programs

The annual tournament raises funds for the Salvation Army’s homeless shelter and vital programs that support families, individuals, and veterans throughout Middle Georgia.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Golfers teed off for more than just trophies Monday at River North Country Club, as this year’s Salvation Army Charity Golf Tournament celebrated 125 years of service in Greater Macon. Dozens of players hit the course, all swinging for a cause. The annual tournament raises funds for the Salvation Army’s homeless shelter and vital programs that…

Hollywood Minute: “Sneak peek showcase”

Movie lovers are in for a treat this week with a special “Sneak Peek Showcase” hitting theaters across North America.

(CNN)- Movie lovers are in for a treat this week with a special “Sneak Peek Showcase” hitting theaters across North America. Hosted by The Cinema Foundation, the event will take place on Tuesday, April 22, and Thursday, April 24, with proceeds going to charity. The nearly 70-minute showcase will feature a blend of movie clips, behind-the-scenes footage, and previews of…

Morning Business Report: DHL shipping cuts, Sam’s Club tech shift, and Golf’s surprising health edge

Shipping giant DHL will suspend international shipments valued over $800 to U.S. consumers starting today.

(LILAMAX)- Shipping giant DHL will suspend international shipments valued over $800 to U.S. consumers starting today. The move comes in response to updated U.S. customs regulations that now require formal entry processing for all imports exceeding that value. Sam’s Club is rolling out a new “friction-free” shopping experience by phasing out traditional checkouts. Shoppers will use the Sam’s Club mobile…

Trump immigration policy faces Supreme Court roadblock

The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily halted the deportation of a group of Venezuelan migrants and alleged gang members.

(NBC)- President Trump’s immigration policy is once again under legal fire after the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily halted the deportation of a group of Venezuelan migrants and alleged gang members. The court’s decision comes amid growing concerns that the individuals were being denied hearings to argue their cases — a process the court previously ruled was required under the wartime-era…

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accused of sharing military plans on Signal App

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing scrutiny after allegations surfaced that he used a non-government messaging app to discuss sensitive military operations.

(CNN)- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing scrutiny after allegations surfaced that he used a non-government messaging app to discuss sensitive military operations. According to three sources, Hegseth participated in a Signal group chat earlier this year that included his brother, personal attorney, and spouse — just ahead of U.S. airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. While both his brother…

Dublin Breaks Ground on New Indoor Baseball Facility During Senior Night Celebration

Senior Night at Dublin Brought New Milestones and Acheivements Both On and Off the Fighting Irish Baseball Diamond

DUBLIN, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – As the regular season winds down and playoff baseball looms, Dublin High School made sure its senior players went out in style. On a memorable Senior Night, the Fighting Irish honored their four seniors—not just on the field, but at a groundbreaking ceremony for a brand-new indoor baseball facility. The ceremony, held just beyond the…

Piedmont Chief Nursing Officer: Black women face triple the risk in childbirth

Piedmont Macon’s CNO says systemic racism is a factor in why Black women are more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications.

(Photo Credit: Fiona King/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Local and national organizations are turning their focus to Black maternal health this week, raising awareness and calling for action to improve maternal outcomes for African American women. Elizabeth Larkins, Chief Nursing Officer at Piedmont Macon Medical, says the data is clear and alarming. “The United States is the most dangerous developed country…

UPDATE: Attorney says Bibb Sheriff’s Office violated deadline after Fossett records request, threatens lawsuit

Attorney Mawuli Mel Davis says the sheriff's office has not released video footage tied to Stephen Fossett’s death at the Bibb County Jail.

(Photo Credit: Fiona King/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Fossett family’s pursuit of transparency following the 2024 death of Stephen Fossett at the Bibb County Jail is ongoing, and their attorney says they have yet to receive open records requested from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Attorney Mawuli Mel Davis, who represents the family, said during a news conference last week…

Ingram-Pye Elementary School hosts parent parade ahead of Georgia Milestones testing

Dr. Dan Sims, the Superintendent of the Bibb County School District, was at the parade. Ingram Pye Elementary was one of the county's lowest-performing schools in last year's milestone testing season. But with new leadership, Dr. Sims says he expects scores to be much improved this time around.

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles lined College Street in Macon today to encourage their favorite Ingram-Pye Elementary School students. The school hosted a parent parade ahead of Georgia Milestones testing season, which kicks off next week. Last-minute studying before standardized testing can be stressful. That’s why family members decorated their cars with words…

Macon documentary premiering Saturday highlights organ donation in Black community

“The Perfect Gift” explores the impact of organ donation among African Americans, who make up more than 60% of Georgia’s transplant waitlist.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful’s Asha Ellen is presenting a new documentary titled “The Perfect Gift,” which will explore the impact of organ donation and transplantation within the African American community. The film is based on real-life stories of African Americans whose lives were changed through organ donation. Ellen says the project is especially important because it brings…

Volunteers serve 1,500 meals on Good Friday at Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia

Loaves and Fishes Ministry, senior citizens and homeless people in and around Macon were just a few served on Good Friday.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With smiles on their faces, volunteers at the Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia quickly made about 1,500 hot meals on Friday to serve those dealing with hardship, homelessness and hunger in Middle Georgia. Michael Howell, one of those volunteers and a resident at the mission, says this is his second time helping. “I used to be…

Easter weekend to be hot across Middle Georgia

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – This Evening Friday was a warm and sunny end to the week with temperatures that climbed largely into the mid 80s this afternoon. Expect a warm night tonight as lows will hover around or just below the 60 degree mark. Wind will be out of the south at around 5-10 mph. Some fog will be possible…

Inmate charged with Sammy Jackson’s murder now accused of assaulting deputy at Houston County jail

The sheriff's office says Iquane Brown, who's charged in the killing of Sammy Jackson, now faces additional felony charges after a violent attack on a detention deputy.

Iquane Shaquille Brown (Photo: Houston County Sheriff’s Office)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An inmate charged in the murder of former Fort Valley State coach Sammy Jackson is now facing new felony charges after deputies say he attacked a jailer inside the Houston County Detention Center. According to an April 18 news release from the Houston County Sheriff’s Office, sent after…

Warner Robins man convicted in domestic violence murder of Michaela Chaney

24-year-old Jayveon Jermaine Bivins was convicted by a Houston County jury following a four-day trial.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Warner Robins man has been convicted of malice murder in connection with the 2024 shooting death of Michaela Chaney, according to Houston County District Attorney Eric Edwards. 24-year-old Jayveon Jermaine Bivins was convicted by a Houston County jury following a four-day trial. Bivins was found guilty of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, concealing…

School resource officer accidentally discharges gun at Peach County High School

No students or staff were injured in the incident, and normal school operations were not disrupted.

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A firearm belonging to a school resource officer was accidentally discharged this morning while the officer was preparing for duty in an area of the school that is restricted to students, according to a statement from Sheriff Buck Shannon. No students or staff were injured in the incident, and normal school operations were not disrupted. “The…

Holiday Report: Americans spend billions in time and money complying with complex tax code

As Tax Day passed on Tuesday, a new study by the National Taxpayers Union Foundation is shedding light on the overwhelming cost Americans face each year just to comply with the U.S. tax system.

(LILAMAX)- As Tax Day passed on Tuesday, a new study by the National Taxpayers Union Foundation is shedding light on the overwhelming cost—both in time and money—Americans face each year just to comply with the U.S. tax system. According to the study, individual taxpayers spent an average of 13 hours and $290 to file their 2024 tax returns. The burden…

Hollywood Minute: “28 Years Later” trailer drops

The latest trailer for "28 Years Later" reveals that time hasn’t healed the wounds left behind by the infected—or the survivors.

(CNN)- The latest trailer for “28 Years Later” reveals that time hasn’t healed the wounds left behind by the infected—or the survivors. With ominous lines like “There are many kinds of death… some are better than others,” the sequel promises to delve deeper into the emotional and physical toll of the post-apocalyptic world. The film hits theaters June 20. Meanwhile,…

Trump administration faces scrutiny over deportation error and fed criticism

President Trump is facing new criticism this morning as both his immigration and economic policies draw national attention.

(NBC)- President Trump is facing new criticism this morning as both his immigration and economic policies draw national attention. Fresh images emerged of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident who was deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador—an action the Trump administration now admits was due to an “administrative error.” Abrego Garcia, who has no criminal convictions, was allegedly…

Witnesses recall chaos and terror during deadly shooting at Florida State University

A sense of shock and sorrow grips the Florida State University community after a deadly shooting spree on campus left two people dead and several others wounded.

(CNN)- A sense of shock and sorrow grips the Florida State University (FSU) community after a deadly shooting spree on campus left two people dead and several others wounded. Students and staff are sharing harrowing accounts of the violence that unfolded near the Student Union on Thursday. FSU student McKenzie Heeter described walking across the green space when she spotted…

UPDATE: Thirteen members of MPL gang in Dublin sentenced to prison

Thirteen gang members have been convicted and sentenced for violent crimes in Laurens County.

UPDATE (4/23/25): –  Two Dublin gang members have been sentenced to life in prison plus 410 years each for a 2024 double murder that also injured five others, according to a news release from Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr. On Monday, the Superior Court of Laurens County sentenced Jaswain Bell following his conviction earlier this month. Bell and co-defendant Quintez…

Bechtel: Accurate meters and supply cost increases, not errors, behind Macon water bill spikes

Chairman Gary Bechtel says new meters provide accurate readings, while Elaine Lucas renews calls for oversight and an audit.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As concerns grow over rising water bills in Macon-Bibb County, Macon Water Authority Chairman Gary Bechtel addressed the issue at a news conference on Thursday, saying new water meters are not to blame for higher rates but that they’re actually providing more accurate readings. The news conference comes one week after board member Elaine Lucas called…

UPDATE: Road closure to take longer than expected for stormwater project in Warner Robins

The intersection of Esplanade Drive and Westwood Drive in Warner Robins will be closed to allow for stormwater pipe replacement, according to the City of Warner Robins Public Works Department.

UPDATE: (4/17) – According to a news release from the City of Warner Robins, the roadwork for the project will continue thru Friday, April 25. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The intersection of Esplanade Drive and Westwood Drive in Warner Robins will be closed from Wednesday, April 16 through Friday, April 18 to allow for stormwater pipe replacement, according…

Temperatures climb more Friday

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – This Evening   A sunny afternoon will give way to a clear and calm night. Expect wind from the southeast at around 5 mph as temperatures drop to near average, the lower 50s. Some fog will be possible courtesy of rising dew points and calm winds under clear skies. Fire danger remains up due to low…

UPDATE: Perry Police identify ‘person of interest’ in quadruple homicide

The Perry Police Department says detectives have identified a person of interest in a quadruple homicide earlier this month.

UPDATE (4/17/2025 at 4:49 p.m.): The Perry Police Department says detectives have identified a person of interest in a quadruple homicide earlier this month. According to a news release, 34-year-old Michael James Jordan is in custody on charges of aggravated stalking, possession with intent to distribute marijuana and violation of probation. He has not been charged with the murders. The…