MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Surface high pressure is centered over the Central Gulf Coast. This will lead to dry conditions, clear skies and gradual warming as it moves eastward this evening. Our high temperatures reached the low to mid 60s in the north to the upper 60s in Central Georgia. Our dewpoints and relative humidity have dropped to 15-20 percent….
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A South Carolina man was arrested last week after attempting to scam a Jones County couple, according to the Jones County Sheriff’s Office. A couple in Jones County was contacted by a scammer who convinced them that their money was not safe in their bank account. The scammer advised the couple to withdraw their money…
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two people were arrested after an attempted contraband drop at Washington State Prison on Friday, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. The attempted contraband drop occurred around 3:45 a.m. on March 21. A deputy in Davisboro noticed a suspicious vehicle in front of the prison. The vehicle made several traffic violations, and the deputy…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb Fire Department is set to host the annual Pink Pancake Breakfast for the Cherry Blossom Festival. The event will be held on March 22 and 29 from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Luther Williams Stadium inside Carolyn Crayton Park. Macon-Bibb County Fire Department Fire Chief Shane Edwards says they are partnering with Macon…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Cherry Blossom Festival is debuting new weekday pricing and adding additional events to the calendar. Cherry Blossom Festival Board Chair Karla Redding-Andrews says the festival will be held March 21-30. The Festival at Carolyn Crayton Park is open everyday: Monday: Noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday: Noon to 9 p.m. Wednesday: Noon to 9 p.m. Thursday:…
(LILAMAX)- Nike is making a major shift in its online marketplace, moving to a full-price model and reducing discounts. The company expects a drop in sales as it faces tariffs and declining consumer confidence. As part of its turnaround strategy, Nike is cutting back on markdowns and promotions. Meanwhile, Apple may be great at making money, but Apple TV+ is…
(CNN)- Pixar is bringing back the magic of Coco. Disney CEO Bob Iger announced at the company’s annual shareholder meeting that Coco 2 is officially in the works, set for release in 2029. While no plot details have been revealed, the original directors are returning for the sequel. Meanwhile, Disney fans will get a rare glimpse into the past with…
(NBC)- President Donald Trump has made it official, signing an executive order to begin the process of eliminating the Federal Department of Education. The move is a step toward fulfilling a longstanding campaign promise and a key conservative goal: transferring full control of education oversight to the states, where curriculum decisions are already made and most school funding occurs. At…
(CNN)-An escalating standoff between the Justice Department and a federal judge is sparking concerns of a potential constitutional crisis. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg has accused the DOJ of defying his orders—possibly twice—in a contentious immigration case. He stated the department “evaded its obligations” by failing to provide information about whether it disobeyed his directives last weekend. “We’re starting to…
Bryan Nichols (Photo: Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza); Map: Macon-Bibb CountyMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A stretch of Poplar Street in downtown Macon will soon be known as “Bryan Nichols Way,” honoring the founder of the Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza for his service and leadership in the community. The Macon-Bibb County Commission approved the ordinance Tuesday, dedicating the portion of Poplar Street…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The fastest-growing sport in the world, pickleball, has changed the lives of Sherri Bracewell and Carla Cox. Most of us feel like we could always lose a few pounds. Sherri Bracewell is no different. She said after seeing herself in pictures, something had to be done to lose weight. So, she started playing pickleball. Since picking…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A cold front has arrived along with gusty winds. The front has dragged the mid-level jet across the south along with strong winds and cold air. We reached a high temperature of 60 which was a struggle and overnight lows will be below freezing along the I-85 and Middle Georgia corridor for Thursday night into Friday…
(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The James M. Cox Foundation awarded Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful a $50,000 grant to further ongoing renovation efforts at Fort Hill Community Park. The latest grant brings total investment in the park to roughly $300,000 in the past year. Asha Ellen, the Executive Director of Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful, says the park has undergone a…
UPDATE (5:45 p.m.): A second person has died after a crash Thursday morning on Mercer University Drive. According to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release, just after 3 p.m., deputies responded to a home in the 1800 block of Wray Place after a call for assistance in reference to a person down. When deputies arrived, they found a 51-year-old…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Tier Blue is set to perform at the Cherry Blossom Festival. The concert will be March 21 on the Coca-Cola Entertainment Stage at Carolyn Crayton Park. The Nightly Concert Series features local, regional, and national artists performing each night of the 10-day festival. Gate entry is $10 and the Nightly Concert Series is included in your…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Cherry Blossom Gospel Fest is set to take place this weekend. The event is March 21 at the United Community Church located at 2411 Heath Road in Macon. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the event begins at 6:30 p.m. General admission is $25, online advanced tickets are $18, groups of 10 or more are…
Pictured: Wallace Youngblood (left), James Seals (right)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two men were arrested Thursday in connection with a commercial burglary, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The burglary occurred at 3:17 a.m. on March 20 at the Dollar General, located at 3824 Pio Nono Ave. Deputies responded to a burglary alarm and found two men inside the store….
Warning: This article contains graphic descriptions of sexual assault and violent behavior that may be disturbing to some readers. WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Centerville man has been sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after pleading guilty to rape in a 13-year-old cold case, according to Houston County District Attorney Eric Edwards. 31-year-old Dendrick D….
(CNN)- Gold prices have surged to unprecedented levels, surpassing $3,000 per ounce for the first time last week. The precious metal continued its upward trend, closing at $3,051. So far this year, gold has climbed 12%, while the S&P 500 has fallen nearly 7%, as investors seek safe-haven assets amid geopolitical uncertainty. The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged and…
(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District is looking for vendors based in Middle Georgia and south Atlanta, according to Executive Director of Procurement, Dr. Elaine Wilson-Beverly. For business owners, that means a chance to find contracts and networking opportunities. Dr. Wilson-Beverley tells us that BCSD hires vendors for jobs like construction, maintenance, consulting, supplies…
(CNN)-The wait is over for fans of The Handmaid’s Tale! Hulu has released the official trailer for the highly anticipated sixth and final season. The gripping footage teases an all-out revolution as June (Elisabeth Moss) and her allies prepare to take down the oppressive theocratic regime of Gilead. With tensions at an all-time high, the final battle for freedom begins…
(NBC)- The White House confirmed that President Donald Trump will sign an executive order today to begin the process of dismantling the Department of Education. The executive order, however, does not have the authority to completely shut down the department, as that would require an act of Congress. Instead, the administration could effectively gut the department, making it incapable of…
(CNN)-President Donald Trump has signed an executive order today to begin the process of dismantling the Department of Education, stating, “I’d like it to be closed immediately.” However, the final decision to fully eliminate the department lies with Congress. According to a senior administration official, the order initiates a shift of education authority from the federal government to individual states….
UPDATE (3/20/25): We reached out to the sheriff’s office after receiving inquiries about citations issued prior to the sheriff’s announcement on Wednesday. This was the response: “For clarity, As of 6:30 p.m. on March 19, 2025, there will be no School Zone Speeding Citations from School Zone Speed Detection Cameras that will be approved by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office,…