DUBLIN, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Dublin senior Willie Batts has accepted a preferred walk-on offer to play football at Fort Valley State University, officially committing to the Wildcats’ program for next season. Batts, a standout on the gridiron, rushed for 1,306 yards and 17 touchdowns during his senior year, ranking second on the team in both categories. He also led…
(Photo Credit: Fiona King /41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Serenity Courtyard of Macon is now officially complete, and residents have already started settling into what many are calling their forever homes. The project, led by River Edge Behavioral Health, has transformed lives by giving hope and permanent housing to those who have been homeless, particularly those living with mental health…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – April is Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding, encouraging early diagnosis and promoting inclusive support for those with autism and their families. Karina Massey, Clinical Director at Bluesprig, says the month is important because it brings attention to the many unknowns surrounding autism. “To people who are not exposed to autism…
Georgia AFL-CIOWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The AFL-CIO is hosting a public hearing on Wednesday to discuss the impact of cuts to federal services and jobs stemming from the Trump administration and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). According to a news release, working families are invited to join community leaders at the event, which is part of the AFL-CIO’s…
(Photo Credit: Fiona King /41NBC)FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Forsyth Methodist Church’s Caring for Kids Daycare is filing an appeal against the license revocation issued by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL). In a letter sent to DECAL on Friday, Pastor Richard Jelley, on behalf of the Forsyth Methodist Church and the Caring for Kids board, wrote:…
Photo: GDOT EastBALDWIN COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Lane closures have started on State Route 540/The Fall Line Freeway at the Oconee River bridge as crews start replacing the approach slab in the westbound lanes, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) East. The scheduled work will require intermittent lane closures in the area. GDOT advises drivers to expect delays,…
Photo: Houston County Sheriff’s OfficeWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 40-year-old man will serve 20 years in prison followed by 20 years on probation after pleading guilty to two counts of child molestation in Houston County Superior Court, according to a news release from the Houston County District Attorney’s Office. Jacob Aaron Egli entered the guilty plea on Monday. As…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon doctor is offering tips for managing allergy season and advising when to see a primary care physician. Dr. Terin Blanchard of Atrium Health Navicent says allergy season is most severe during the spring. “It’s the time of the year. All the plants are starting to bloom,” says Blanchard. Blanchard says allergy season begins in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sunny and dry conditions along with below average temperatures will take over Middle Georgia Wednesday following a cold front Tuesday. This Evening A cloudy morning is slowly clearing out over the later half of the day. Winds have been rather strong and will stay that way through the evening. Expect gusts to retreat to below 20…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A part of Poplar Street is now dedicated in honor of Christmas Light Extravaganza Founder Bryan Nichols. The stretch of road from 1st Street to 3rd Street is now called “Bryan Nichols Way.” At a ceremony on Tuesday, Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller and community leaders thanked Nichols for his efforts to bring something special to downtown…
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, April 7 and Friday, April 11. Understanding the scores Scores 69 and below (unsatisfactory): Highlighted in red. Scores 70-99 (satisfactory): Displayed in black. Scores of 100 (perfect):…
(LILAMAX)- Americans are growing increasingly concerned about the economy as inflation, unemployment fears, and stock market uncertainty climb, according to a new survey released by the New York Federal Reserve. In March, consumer worries deepened amid intensifying global trade tensions. The survey found that the perceived probability of the unemployment rate rising within the next year surged to 44% —…
(NBC)- Tensions are rising over the mistaken deportation of a Maryland father as President Trump continues to ramp up both his immigration crackdown and economic policies. The controversy centers on Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a father of three with a valid U.S. work permit, who was deported to El Salvador due to what the Justice Department initially called an “administrative error.”…
(CNN)- Leslie Odom Jr. is making a highly anticipated return to Hamilton. The Tony Award-winning actor will reprise his iconic role as Aaron Burr from September 9 through November 23 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, where the groundbreaking musical first opened nearly a decade ago and continues to play to packed audiences. Joaquin Phoenix is reuniting with Beau Is Afraid…
(CNN)- A 5.2 magnitude earthquake rattled Southern California late Monday morning, startling residents from San Diego to Los Angeles and even prompting reactions from animals at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. The quake struck just after 10 a.m. near Julian, California, at a depth of about eight miles, according to experts at Caltech. Reports from the U.S. Geological Survey…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – In a record-breaking performance on Senior Night, First Presbyterian Day School sophomore Bowen Matthews etched her name into the history books. Matthews scored four goals to lead the Lady Vikings to a dominant 9-1 victory over John Milledge Academy, improving FPD’s perfect season to 13-0. With the first goal of the night, Matthews became the…
Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office/FacebookMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Monday night shooting on Houston Avenue that left a 44-year-old man injured. It happened in the 3400 block of Houston Avenue and was reported to the Macon-Bibb Emergency 911 Center just before 7:30 p.m., according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. Deputies…
(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins denies that Trump administration policies will cause a decrease in the quality of healthcare and benefits at facilities like the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center. “I don’t tolerate any more culture in which we just move people who don’t do good things,” Collins said. “If…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 15-inch sewer line near Holiday Park Riviera Mobile Home Park in Warner Robins was damaged Monday when a tree fell in the area, according to a social media update from the City of Warner Robins. The city says the break caused sewage to spill into Bay Gall Creek, but crews responded quickly and diverted…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An incoming cold front will bring wind and additional clouds, however associated rain chances will be low. This Evening A sequence of sunny days this weekend continued into the new week with sunny skies and temperatures in the 80s seen across Middle Georgia today. Skies will stay clear heading into the overnight hours, however clouds will…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers Sgt. Greg Thomas visited 41Today to highlight five wanted suspects and share the word of the day. Crimestoppers partners with media organizations, police departments and other law enforcement agencies across eight Middle Georgia counties to provide anonymous rewards for tips that lead to criminal arrests. The following individuals are currently wanted: Charles Jones,…
(LILAMAX)- Stocks are on the rise after the Trump Administration announced a temporary reprieve from steep reciprocal tariffs on electronic imports from China. Late Friday, the administration exempted tech products such as smartphones, computers, and semiconductors from new 125% tariffs, although a 20% tariff remains in place from previous rounds. The move provided relief for tech giants like Apple, Microsoft,…
(NBC)- This morning, the Trump Administration announced that tech devices like smartphones and computers will be exempt from the 125% tariffs on Chinese imports. However, a 20% levy remains in place for these products, providing a temporary reprieve that gave stock markets an early boost. Despite the relief for tech consumers, President Trump suggested that this exemption may be short-lived,…
(CNN)- Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is vowing to continue his work despite a terrifying arson attack at his residence early Sunday morning. Speaking just hours after the incident, Shapiro called the attack “not okay” and reaffirmed his commitment to his role as governor. The attack occurred while Shapiro and his family were asleep inside the Governor’s Residence. Fire crews were…