Featured, Georgia News, Local News, Monroe County, WMGT

Man arrested after car chase in Monroe County, wanted for armed robbery and carjacking

At 4:10 p.m. on April 5, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office was contacted by the Butts County Sheriff's Office regarding a BOLO for a white Honda sedan missing its front bumper.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested Saturday after a brief car chase, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. At 4:10 p.m. on April 5, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by the Butts County Sheriff’s Office regarding a BOLO for a white Honda sedan missing its front bumper. At 4:20 p.m., deputies spotted the Honda…
Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Stock futures take a sharp dive as tariff conflict continues

Stock futures took a sharp dive overnight, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping 1,500 points as the tariff conflict continues to escalate.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Stock futures took a sharp dive overnight, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping 1,500 points as the tariff conflict continues to escalate. The Wall Street Journal reports that around 50 countries have reached out to the White House seeking to begin negotiations on tariffs, but Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has made it clear that the tariffs will not…
Entertainment

Hollywood Minute: Tribeca Film Festival to open with hometown hero Billy Joel documentary

This year's Tribeca Film Festival is kicking off with a hometown hero.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- This year’s Tribeca Film Festival is kicking off with a hometown hero. The premiere of Billy Joel: And So It Goes will launch the festival on June 4th at New York’s Beacon Theatre, celebrating the life and career of the legendary musician. In other entertainment news, The Visioneers with Zay Harding is highlighting scientists, engineers, and everyday people who…
Across the Nation, Featured

Markets brace for volatility as investors navigate Trump’s new tariffs

This morning, markets are gearing up for what could be another volatile week on Wall Street as investors continue to grapple with President Trump’s new tariffs.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- This morning, markets are gearing up for what could be another volatile week on Wall Street as investors continue to grapple with President Trump’s new tariffs. The global financial landscape is on edge as the U.S. implements a minimum 10 percent tariff on imports from trading partners around the world, a move that is set to increase even further…
Across the Nation, Featured

Trump administration doubles down on tariffs as global markets tumble

The Trump administration is intensifying its stance on tariffs as global stock markets experience significant declines.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- The Trump administration is intensifying its stance on tariffs as global stock markets experience significant declines. Markets in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, and New Zealand reported early losses today, following back-to-back sell-offs in U.S. stock futures yesterday. This follows a steep drop in U.S. stocks last week, with analysts pointing to President Trump’s policies as a key factor….
Dodge County, Featured, Local News

Eastman police investigating shooting that left man hospitalized

According to a news release, officers responded to reports of gunfire around 2:30 a.m. in the area between 9th Avenue and 11th Avenue and found multiple shell casings in the roadway.
Tucker Sargent,

EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Police are investigating an early morning shooting on Main Street that left a 21-year-old man injured Saturday. According to a news release, officers responded to reports of gunfire around 2:30 a.m. in the area between 9th Avenue and 11th Avenue and found multiple shell casings in the roadway. A male victim was found lying in the…

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Consumer items set to increase: Expert says ‘This may be the largest peacetime tax increase in our country’s history’

Dr. Allen Lynch, a professor of economics at Mercer University, says consumers should prepare for an increase in prices at popular retail chains like Walmart and Dollar Tree.
Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – You may want to grab a few extra items on your next Walmart run.  Experts say new tariffs announced by the Trump Administration could hit your wallet sooner than you think. Dr. Allen Lynch, a professor of economics at Mercer University, says consumers should prepare for an increase in prices at popular retail chains like Walmart and…
Dooly County, Featured, Georgia News, Local News

Officer-involved shooting in Dooly County leaves woman dead, deputy injured

At 2 a.m. on April 4, the Turner County Sheriff’s Office began assisting with a car chase that started in Cook County.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

DOOLY COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman is dead and a deputy is injured following an officer-involved shooting Friday in Dooly County, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). At 2 a.m. on April 4, the Turner County Sheriff’s Office began assisting with a car chase that started in Cook County. The Cook County Sheriff’s Office had attempted to…
Across the Nation, Featured

Wall Street endures worst day since pandemic in response to Trump’s tariffs

Wall Street endured its worst day since the depths of the pandemic, with a major market selloff in response to President Trump’s new sweeping tariffs.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- Wall Street endured its worst day since the depths of the pandemic, with a major market selloff in response to President Trump’s new sweeping tariffs. Despite the turmoil, President Trump downplayed the economic reaction, comparing the U.S. economy to a sick patient now in recovery. “The operation is over, and now we let it settle in,” Trump said, framing…
Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Stock market struggles as tariffs take a toll

Stocks plunged, oil tumbled, and the dollar dropped as the markets reacted to President Trump’s aggressive tariff strategy.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILIAMAX)- Stocks plunged, oil tumbled, and the dollar dropped as the markets reacted to President Trump’s aggressive tariff strategy. On Thursday, the combined losses of the “Magnificent Seven” stocks—Apple, Meta, Tesla, and others—totaled over $800 billion. Apple saw an 8% drop, Meta lost 6%, and Tesla fell by 5%. The biggest losers in the market were companies like Restoration Hardware,…
Entertainment

Hollywood Minute: “Superman” new sneak peek

Fans got an exciting new look at the upcoming Superman film.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Fans got an exciting new look at the upcoming Superman film, featuring more footage of the beloved superdog, Krypto, as he saves an injured Man of Steel. The latest sneak peek also showcases the Fortress of Solitude and its futuristic robots. Superman is set to soar into theaters on July 11. Meanwhile, A Minecraft Movie has officially arrived on…
Across the Nation, Featured

White House works to keep TikTok in U.S. before ban deadline tomorrow

The White House is racing against the clock to secure a deal that would allow TikTok to remain available in U.S. app stores.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)-The White House is racing against the clock to secure a deal that would allow TikTok to remain available in U.S. app stores. A bipartisan law threatens to ban the popular social media platform over national security concerns unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sells its stake. Currently, TikTok is operating on an extension set to expire tomorrow. Vice President,…
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Police: Man arrested after two women stabbed in Warner Robins

Officers arrested a 26-year-old man Thursday night after two women were injured in a stabbing during a domestic incident on Leisure Lake Drive, according to the Warner Robins Police Department.
Tucker Sargent,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Officers arrested a 26-year-old man Thursday night after two women were injured in a stabbing during a domestic incident on Leisure Lake Drive, according to the Warner Robins Police Department. It happened just before 6:30 at 512 Leisure Lake Drive, police said in a news release. When officers arrived, they found two female victims. A…

Warner Robins Man Falls Victim To Jury Duty Scam Call
Featured, Georgia News, Houston County, Local News

Warner Robins man falls victim to jury duty scam call

McGhee says one day he received a call someone claiming to be a Houston County Sheriff's Office Sergeant saying he missed jury duty and would have to either spend the night in jail or pay the bail amount through Bitcoin. 
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Scammers have found a new way to steal your money: through Bitcoin. Kathleen resident Charles McGhee was recently scammed with a jury duty call.  McGhee says one day he received a call someone claiming to be a Houston County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant saying he missed jury duty and would have to either spend the night in…

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Bibb County, Featured

Macon sanitation worker luncheon honors MLK on eve of death anniversary

At the time of his death, Dr. King was in Memphis alongside striking sanitation workers. The strike followed the death of two Black sanitation workers, Echol Cole and Robert Walker, who were crushed by a compactor in their garbage truck after having been denied entry into a nearby building during a rainstorm.
Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sanitation workers and other public works employees in Macon were treated to lunch in honor of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The lunch was hosted by the NAACP Macon Branch and the A. Phillip Randolph Institute Macon Chapter. At the time of his death, Dr. King was in Memphis alongside striking…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Centerville man sentenced after pleading guilty to aggravated sexual battery

A Centerville man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison without the possibility of parole after pleading guilty to aggravated sexual battery involving an 8-year-old child, according to a news release from the Houston County District Attorney’s Office.
Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Houston County Sheriff’s OfficeCENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Centerville man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison without the possibility of parole after pleading guilty to aggravated sexual battery involving an 8-year-old child, according to a news release from the Houston County District Attorney’s Office. 31-year-old Julian Gray Perdue IV entered the plea on Thursday in Houston County…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Staying hot and humid Friday

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – This Evening A cloudy morning is becoming a sunny evening once again across Middle Georgia. Another warm night is expected with temperatures that will only drop into the mid to upper 60s. Expect wind from the south at 5-10 mph, so some fog will again be possible under partly cloudy skies. A stray shower cannot be…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon man arrested after high-speed chase ends in crash on Vineville Avenue

A Macon man was arrested Thursday morning after leading deputies on a high-speed chase that ended with a crash into a utility pole, according to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.
Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE: All lanes of Vineville Avenue have reopened, according to the sheriff’s office. Johnny Moss (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office) ORIGINAL STORY: MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man was arrested Thursday morning after leading deputies on a high-speed chase that ended with a crash into a utility pole, according to a news release from the…

411 Sportsworld Foundation To Host Walk, Run Honoring Veterans
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411 Sportsworld Foundation to host walk, run honoring veterans

Tyrone Jones Jr. says this event is aimed at supporting our local veterans and raising awareness.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – 411 Sportsworld Foundation and Howard High School Cross Country Team are hosting a walk and run to honor veterans. The event is April 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 6400 Forsyth Road in Macon. Event organizer Tyrone Jones Jr. says this event is aimed at supporting our local veterans and raising awareness. Veteran Keith…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Chick-fil-A Eisenhower location reopens with expanded parking, kitchen upgrades

It now has a spacious playground for the kiddos, expanded parking lot with more spaces and a multi-lane drive thru.
Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –A Macon Chick-fil-A has reopened this week with several new enhancements. The Chick-fil-A on Eisenhower Parkway had been closed for about four months. The updated location now features a spacious playground, an expanded parking lot with more spaces, and a multi-lane drive-thru. Owner-operator Craig Craddock said upgrades also include state-of-the-art kitchen equipment and new technologies designed to…

Georgia 811 Aims To Promote Public Safety, Prevent Damage To Underground Utilities
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Georgia 811 aims to promote public safety, prevent damage to underground utilities

April is Safe Digging Month, a time to raise awareness about the risks of digging without proper knowledge of underground infrastructure.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cliff Meidl, a former Olympian and current health and safety ambassador for Georgia 811, is urging people to contact 811 before starting any digging project. Georgia 811 helps prevent accidents by identifying the location of underground utilities. Homeowners and professionals can submit a free 811 request online or by calling 811 three days before digging. Digging…

Telfair
Featured, Georgia News, Local News, Telfair County, WMGT

Telfair County Sheriff’s Office reports 35 arrests, 373 calls for service in March

March activity includes multiple arrests, traffic stops, and community service efforts.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

TELFAIR COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Telfair County Sheriff’s Office released its monthly activity report for March, showing 35 arrests and 373 calls for service. The sheriff’s office released the following statistics: Calls for service: 373 total and 1,116 YTD Motor vehicle accidents worked: 13 total and 46 YTD Motor vehicle traffic stops: 140 total and 497 YTD Roadside assists:…
Featured, Georgia News, Local News, Washington County, WMGT

Augusta man arrested for trading with inmates at Washington State Prison

Deputies were alerted to a suspicious individual near Washington State Prison, carrying bags, at 11:41 a.m. on April 2.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested for trading with inmates Wednesday, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were alerted to a suspicious individual near Washington State Prison, carrying bags, at 11:41 a.m. on April 2. The suspect was apprehended at 12:05 p.m. in a field to the east of the prison. 22-year-old Jamel Barnes of…
Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Stock futures sink amid new tariffs, Dow drops 1,000 Points

Stock futures are sinking as markets react to President Donald Trump's announcement of sweeping new tariffs.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Stock futures are sinking as markets react to President Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping new tariffs. All major indices are down, with the Dow tumbling 1,000 points, the Nasdaq dropping 4.5%, and the Dow down 2.2% as trading opens today. The tariffs, which aim to promote U.S. manufacturing and address trade imbalances, are set at half the rate of…