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,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — With the Cherry Blossom Festival just days away, NewTown Macon has announced the unveiling of Echoes of Sound, a site-specific installation by acclaimed artist Megan Mosholder. Emily Hopkins, Vice President of External Affairs at NewTown Macon, spoke about how the new immersive installation brings Macon’s musical heritage to life. “We are installing Echoes of Sound—this is…
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested after an attempted contraband drop at Hancock State Prison, according to the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office. The contraband drop attempt occurred between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m. March 10. According to the news release, the suspect entered the prison grounds and attempted to drop off contraband. The contraband was intercepted before it…
Photo: Bleckley County Sheriff’s OfficeCOCHRAN, Ga. (41NBC/WMGT) – A traffic stop on Interstate 16 led to four arrests early Tuesday morning after Bleckley County deputies say they found suspected prison contraband and narcotics, according to the Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office. According to a sheriff’s office Facebook post, deputies stopped a vehicle just after 4 a.m., and after a search “based…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent is offering the community tips about colorectal cancer awareness and sharing available resources. Dr. Paul Dale says colorectal cancer is the third leading cancer killer in both men and women. Dale adds that early detection of cancer can save lives. Dale says patients need to begin testing for colorectal cancer at the age of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 200th Anniversary of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour will go through Macon and share the history of America. Event organizer John Trussell says the parade will travel from St. Joseph’s Catholic Church down Poplar Street to the steps of Macon City Hall. The event begins at 10a.m. and will be March 28. Trussell says the event is…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful is presenting the documentary Made For A King to the community. Asha Ellen, executive director at Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful, says the documentary is about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s last visit to Macon, Georgia on March 23, 1968. “When he was here in 1968, it was actually apart of his Poor People’s Campaign…
(LILAMAX)- Artificial intelligence is making its way into more industries. NVIDIA and General Motors have announced a partnership to use NVIDIA’s chips in vehicles, simulation, and plant design. Meanwhile, Yum Brands—parent company of Taco Bell, KFC, and Pizza Hut—says AI-powered order-taking is on the way. The housing market’s affordability struggles aren’t expected to ease anytime soon. Economist Thomas Ryan of…
(CNN)- Adam Sandler is back on the green. Nearly 30 years after his first swing, Sandler returns in the official teaser for Happy Gilmore 2. The highly anticipated comedy sequel is set to premiere on Netflix on July 25. Dakota Johnson leads Materialists, a romantic drama where she plays a high-powered matchmaker caught between an old friend, played by Chris…
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is highlighting his recent call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying it was a step toward peace. “We talked about a lot of things, and toward getting it to peace,” Trump said in a Fox News interview. Trump described his relationship with Putin as strong, quoting the Russian leader: “Putin actually said to me, if you’re…
(CNN)- Changes to Social Security policies set to take effect at the end of March could make it harder for some Americans to access their benefits. The Trump administration says the new rules are intended to combat fraud, but critics argue they will create unnecessary barriers for seniors and people with disabilities. One of the key changes, starting March 29,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Otis Redding Center for the Arts, a vision that began in 2020, is now a reality. The community gathered Tuesday morning in downtown Macon to celebrate the 15,000-square-foot performing arts center, which is designed to serve young people across Middle Georgia with a passion for music and the arts. This innovative space features seven creative…