Newsom blasts Trump tariff hike after Supreme Court ruling

California Governor Gavin Newsom is sharply criticizing President Donald Trump following his announcement that he is raising global tariffs to 15 percent.

(CNN)- California Governor Gavin Newsom is sharply criticizing President Donald Trump following his announcement that he is raising global tariffs to 15 percent — up from the 10 percent rate imposed just a day earlier. “The whole thing is a farce,” Newsom said. “It was 10% two days ago, maybe 20% tomorrow. I mean this is madness.” The back-to-back tariff…

Grandmother testifies in Colin Gray trial about rifle purchase before Apalachee High School shooting

Damning testimony marked day five of the trial of Colin Gray, who is charged with murder and manslaughter in connection to the 2024 mass shooting at Apalachee High School.

(CNN)- Damning testimony marked day five of the trial of Colin Gray, who is charged with murder and manslaughter in connection to the 2024 mass shooting at Apalachee High School. Gray’s son, Colt Gray, was 14 years old when prosecutors say he killed four people and injured nine others in the attack. On Friday, Colt Gray’s maternal grandmother, Deborah Polhamus,…

Weaver Middle School hosts “Money Moves” workshop

The Bibb County School District is in partnership with the Midsouth Community Federal Credit Union, and director of gear up Jarred Moore, says the “money moves” workshop is just one event they host to teach students the importance of financial stability.  

Weaver Middle School hosts “money moves” workshop (PHOTO: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Friday Weaver Middle School hosted Midsouth Community Federal Credit Union for a “money moves” workshop, that teaches seventh- and eighth-grade students’ financial stability.  The Bibb County School District is in partnership with the Midsouth Community Federal Credit Union, and director of gear up Jarred Moore, says the “money moves” workshop is just one event they host to teach students the importance of financial stability.   “It is vitally important! Our third project…

Ocmulgee Mounds: Preserving 12,000 Years of Human History as America Marks Its 250th Anniversary

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park (Photo: Fiona King/41NBC News) MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As America celebrates 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Middle Georgia’s Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park reminds us that the story of this land stretches far deeper than the founding of the United States. The park, which preserves more than 12,000 years of continuous…

Macon-Bibb EMA hosting free weather radio giveaway

The agency will give away 1,300 free NOAA weather radios on February 24, at the Macon Mall.

Macon-Bibb EMA Director Spencer Hawkins says the bunker is a huge resource to help keep everyone safe.MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is passing out weather radios for free. According to a news release, the agency will give away 1,300 free NOAA weather radios on February 24, at the Macon Mall conference room from 11:00 a.m….

Bibb County deputies searching for third suspect after shooting inside Mercer Drive store

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a third suspect connected to a shooting and armed robbery at a Mercer University Drive convenience store.

BIBB COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Investigators say the incident happened a little after 11 a.m. on February 14 at the Sprint Foods located at 3198 Mercer University Drive. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies responded to reports of shots fired inside the store. During the investigation, authorities determined that two suspects attempted to steal a firearm from an 18-year-old customer…

St. Paul AME Church to host CPR and heart health class

Event organizer Senesta Roberson said it is important for people to know the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – St. Paul AME Church and MAGS CPR Life Changing Destiny, LLC are hosting a class to help people recognize the differences and signs of heart attack and cardiac arrest, and learn when and how to perform CPR. The class will be held from 10 a.m. to noon February 21 at St. Paul AME Church, 2501 Shurling…

Hay House to host “Night at the Museum” with Theatre Macon and Macon Pops

The evening will feature live music by Macon Pops, heavy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Hay House is partnering with Theatre Macon and Macon Pops to host “Night at the Museum.” The event will be held at 6:30 p.m. February 28 at Hay House, 934 Georgia Ave., Macon. Attendees are encouraged to wear cocktail attire. Aubrey Newby, executive director of Hay House, said tickets are $125 per person and may be…

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor released from custody as investigations tied to Epstein files expand

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is out of police custody but remains under investigation after U.K. authorities arrested the former prince

(NBC)- Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is out of police custody but remains under investigation after U.K. authorities arrested the former prince Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Police say the arrest followed a review of documents revealed in the recent release of Jeffrey Epstein files. Mountbatten-Windsor has not been charged with a crime, but officials confirm the investigation is ongoing….

Search for Nancy Guthrie enters 19th day

The agonizing search for Nancy Guthrie is stretching into its 19th day, as authorities in southern Arizona continue to field a flood of tips from the public.

(NBC)- The agonizing search for Nancy Guthrie is stretching into its 19th day, as authorities in southern Arizona continue to field a flood of tips from the public. Inside the Pima County Sheriff’s 911 communications center, dispatchers say they are being inundated with calls related to the case. “We’ve been inundated with phone calls,” a department spokesperson said. But with…

Hollywood Minute: “Pressure” trailer debuts, Phoebe Dynevor to star in “Beach Read,” Adam Sandler honored

A new war drama, a bestselling romance adaptation, and a celebration of seasoned Hollywood talent are making headlines this week.

(CNN)- A new war drama, a bestselling romance adaptation, and a celebration of seasoned Hollywood talent are making headlines this week. The official trailer for Pressure teases high-stakes tension ahead of the largest seaborne invasion in history. The film centers on the crucial weather forecast that shaped the timing of D-Day. Oscar winner Brendan Fraser portrays General Dwight D. Eisenhower,…

Wildfires rage across Great Plains as dangerous fire weather persists

Dangerous fire weather conditions continued across the Great Plains for a third straight day.

(CNN)- Dangerous fire weather conditions continued across the Great Plains for a third straight day Thursday, as firefighters battled more than a dozen wildfires that have scorched tens of thousands of acres and forced evacuations. The largest blaze, known as the Ranger Road Mega-Fire, ignited Tuesday in Oklahoma before spreading into southern Kansas. Officials say the fire has burned an…

Rutland schools, Porter Elementary placed on lockdown during Skipper Road search

District officials said the school day continued as planned once the lockdowns were lifted.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Schools on the Rutland campus and Porter Elementary School were placed on lockdown Friday morning as law enforcement conducted a search in the Skipper Road area, according to the Bibb County School District and the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Rutland High School and Rutland Middle School were advised by Campus Police to go into lockdown after…

Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs, upending central plank of economic agenda

High court rules president exceeded authority under emergency powers law

By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s far-reaching global tariffs on Friday, handing him a significant loss on an issue crucial to his economic agenda. The decision centers on tariffs imposed under an emergency powers law, including the sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs he levied on nearly every other country. It’s the first major piece of Trump’s…

NASCAR returns to EchoPark Speedway, Chase Elliott eyes more home-track success

The Hampton track hosts NASCAR's top three series this weekend.

Credit: EchoPark SpeedwayHAMPTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – NASCAR heads to EchoPark Speedway this weekend for the second race weekend of the 2026 season, following last week’s season-opening tripleheader at Daytona. The Hampton track, formerly known as Atlanta Motor Speedway, enters its second season under the EchoPark Speedway name. Since its 2022 reconfiguration into a drafting-style superspeedway, the racing has mirrored the…

Mayor Harry G. Bone Bridge reconstruction frustrates Milledgeville drivers

GDOT says the nearly 80-year-old bridge did not meet safety standards and is being fully rebuilt in a $20 million project.

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mayor Harry G. Bone Bridge in Milledgeville has been under construction since last May, frustrating drivers and businesses. The Georgia Department of Transportation says the original bridge, built nearly 80 years ago, was torn down because it no longer met current safety standards. Will Volk, District 2 Communications Officer for the Georgia Department of Transportation,…

UDA executive director clarifies agreement tied to potential Macon Mall casino

Project remains dependent on changes to Georgia gambling law, according to Macon-Bibb leaders.

Casino and hotel coming to Macon Mall (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority recently signed a letter of intent that could eventually lead to a casino and hotel development at the Macon Mall.   UDA executive director Alex Morrison says this project idea came about when the mall was first donated to the authority. He says Macon-Bibb County knew there was something needed…

UPDATE: GoFundMe campaigns started for victims of Forsyth apartment fire

A deadly apartment fire in Forsyth Wednesday afternoon left one person dead and two others hospitalized, according to the Forsyth Police Department.

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fundraisers have been started for families impacted by a fire at a Forsyth apartment building on Wednesday that left one person dead and two others hospitalized. Police and fire crews responded around 3:36 p.m. to 235 Union Hill Drive after receiving reports of an apartment fire with possible entrapment. When crews arrived, flames had already spread…

Youth SAYS! to host youth-led “We Are History” showcase

The event will be held February 21 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Tubman Museum.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – YOUTH SAYS! is hosting its third annual YOUTH SAYS! Extravaganza, a youth-led event titled “We Are History: Living Legends — When Creative Arts Meet AI: Bridging the Past and the Future.” The event will be held February 21 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Tubman Museum. The event will feature a youth reenactment of Black…

Television legal analyst Nancy Grace returns to Mercer University to share journey from tragedy to national success

Mercer University welcomed back one of its most prominent alumni on Wednesday as television legal analyst, author, and former prosecutor Nancy Grace delivered the school’s 2026 Founders’ Day address.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Nancy Grace, a double Mercer Bear who earned both her undergraduate and law degrees from the university, spoke to students and faculty about perseverance, second chances, and how Mercer shaped her path to national prominence. During her remarks, Grace reflected on a deeply personal chapter in her life, the murder of her fiancé, and how Mercer…

President Trump launches Board of Peace, visits Georgia amid DHS shutdown fight

Donald Trump is navigating both foreign and domestic challenges this week.

(NBC)- Donald Trump is navigating both foreign and domestic challenges this week, greeting world leaders at the inaugural meeting of his newly formed “Board of Peace” before traveling to Georgia to promote his economic agenda. The visit to the battleground state comes as part of a broader effort to hit the campaign trail and energize Republicans ahead of the upcoming…

Morning Business Report: Elon Musk launches X-Coin as oil prices rise and Palantir relocates to Florida

Elon Musk, announced the pre-sale of a new digital currency called “X-Coin.”

(LILAMAX)- Social media platform X, owned by Elon Musk, announced the pre-sale of a new digital currency called “X-Coin.” The cryptocurrency will be available exclusively through the platform’s newly introduced “X Wallet.” The company, formerly known as Twitter, is the latest tech giant to expand into digital asset storage and financial services. Meanwhile, oil prices rose four percent in trading…

Mark Zuckerberg testifies in Los Angeles trial over social media’s impact on youth mental health

The Meta CEO testified before a jury about allegations that social media platforms are harmful to young users’ mental health.

(CNN)- Mark Zuckerberg entered through the front doors of the Los Angeles Superior Court Wednesday morning and exited through a back entrance hours later, after taking the stand in a landmark civil trial centered on the impact of social media on children. The Meta CEO testified before a jury for the first time about allegations that social media platforms —…

Macon man arrested after Houston County chase ends in PIT maneuver rollover

A man was arrested and faces multiple charges after fleeing from police after a failed traffic stop. 

Eric York (Credit: Houston County Sheriff’s Office)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested and faces multiple charges after fleeing from police after a failed traffic stop.  According to a press release from  the Houston County Sheriff’s Office, deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop around 6:53 p.m. on Wednesday February 18, on a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox for a…