MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sunshine and warmer temperatures will encourage trees to continue to bloom, leading to more pollen. This Evening Skies will stay clear across Middle Georgia as things get a bit chilly. Expect lows in the mid to upper 30s. Wind will remain a bit breezy from the northwest with gusts ranging 15-20 mph. You’ll likely want a…
Jaxavier Hicks (Photo: Jones County Sheriff’s Office)JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A high-speed chase down Highway 49 on Friday ended with the arrest of a Warner Robins man and the discovery of a child and contraband in his vehicle, according to the Jones County Sheriff’s Office. According to a post on the sheriff’s office Facebook page, deputies conducted road safety…
(L-R): McKenzie, High, Prater, Veal (Photos: Houston County Sheriff’s Office)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) says four Warner Robins residents were arrested last week in a multi-agency drug investigation that also resulted in the seizure of fentanyl, methamphetamine, firearms and cash. According to a news release from the GBI, the arrests followed an 11-month investigation….
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 19-year-old man was shot and killed Sunday night near Coleman Court Apartments in Dublin, according to the Dublin Police Department. According to a news release, officers responded to a report of shots fired at the complex on Kersey Lane around 9:23 p.m. When they arrived, they found Tayon Dopson dead from an apparent gunshot wound….
Photo: Twiggs County Sheriff’s OfficeJEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A multi-agency law enforcement operation in Twiggs County over the weekend resulted in 62 arrests, including 24 felonies. Sheriff Darren Mitchum led Operation Wrong Exit on Friday and Saturday, March 14-15, in an effort to reduce automobile crashes, injuries and fatalities in the area. The operation, supported by 80 officers from multiple…
(LILAMAX)- Fraudsters are preying on unsuspecting investors through elaborate schemes that involve building trust, luring victims into investing, and then vanishing with their money. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), reported cases of investment fraud are only the tip of the iceberg, as many victims never come forward. This means the actual losses from these scams could be far…
CNN- Lady Gaga is back on top! Her new album, Mayhem, has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, marking her biggest streaming week ever. This is her first time leading the chart since her 2020 album Chromatica, proving once again that the pop icon remains a dominant force in the industry. Sony is reviving Starship Troopers, nearly 30…
(NBC NEWS)-President Trump returned to Washington overnight, facing scrutiny over a controversial round of deportation flights. The administration claims to have deported approximately 300 Venezuelan gang members to a prison in El Salvador under the rarely invoked Alien Enemies Act—a law traditionally used only in times of war. “I can tell you this: These were bad people,” President Trump stated,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fair weather is expected as a secondary front has pushed through the area ushering in northwest winds and drier air to the region. Highs today will range from near 50 in the mountains to the lower to mid 60s across the east and south. Warm, dry weather moves in Tuesday as high pressure and a mid-level…
CNN-A U.S. District judge is set to determine whether the Trump administration violated a temporary restraining order issued over the weekend, which would set the stage for potential legal repercussions. Judge James Boasberg, who issued the order late Saturday evening, directed the administration to halt the use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport individuals without hearings. However, reports indicate…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One person is in the hospital after being shot early Sunday morning in Perry. According to a Perry Police Department news release, officers responded to 1319 Houston Street just before 4:30 a.m. after the department was notified of “an incident involving shots fired.” Officers arrived and learned one person with a gunshot would had been taken…
TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Operation Wrong Exit in Twiggs County aims to reduce traffic-related injuries and fatalities over St. Patrick’s Weekend. This operation, which has been in place for two decades, focuses on saving lives. “Our main point here is to save lives,” Twiggs County Sheriff Darren Mitchum said. The sheriff acknowledges that the impact of this initiative stretches…
Photo: Macon Pride/FacebookMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – During this year’s Cherry Blossom Festival, Macon Pride will participate in the downtown Macon shop window display tradition, “Paint Macon Pink.” The project, “Macon’s History Has Always Been Pink with Pride,” will celebrate the history and legacy of Tangerine Summers, one of Macon’s most legendary drag queens and Cherry Blossom royalty, according to Macon…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Throughout the month of March, several Georgia colleges and universities will offer free applications for high school seniors. Counselor at Northeast High School, Brittney Perry, says she and other high school counselors are thrilled to present this opportunity to their students. “Our seniors—we always encourage them to take advantage of all the opportunities presented to them,”…
(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After 22 years, Macon Volunteer Clinic has a new home in downtown Macon. The clinic celebrated its grand opening on Friday, allowing attendees to tour the new 11,000-square-foot, two-story facility at 770 Walnut Street. According to a news release, the building was fully funded through grants from various community organizations, foundations and private…
(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Severe weather is expected to hit Middle Georgia Saturday night into Sunday morning, and Middle Georgians spent Friday preparing. Macon-Bibb County residents waited in line at City Hall to pick up free NOAA weather radios. Spencer Hawkins, Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director, says the radios provide users instructions on what actions…
UPDATE (3/14/2025): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says a third person is now in custody in connection with the death of 20-year-old Gabreon Tyrese Harrison. According to a news release, Johnquavis Leonardo Rutledge was arrested at 1:24 p.m. on March 12, 2025 within the 300 block of Pursley Street Rutledge attempted to flee on foot, but he was apprehended. The…
(NBC) – Concern and confusion over the Trump Administration’s deep cuts to the Department of Education slashing its workforce in half. While schools are largely funded and run at the state and local level, the Federal Education Department protects students with disabilities, investigates discrimination cases and helps low-income school districts. An outraged retired teacher, speaks out, “without the Department of…
(CNN) – Republicans control the House, Senate and White House and Democrats don’t usually have leverage to pushing back on, the Trump Administration. But, right now, they do. “I will vote to keep the government open” said, Sen. Chuck Schumer/(D) Minority Leader. Those words signal the federal government might not shut down Friday night. The Senate is set to vote…
If you’re considering getting an electric car, you’re in luck! In today’s Ask Angi segment, Angie Hicks, Co-Founder of Angi, shares tips on how to make your garage electric-friendly. First, Hicks explains the difference between a Level 1 and a Level 2 charger. A Level 1 charger uses a standard outlet but charges your car very slowly, often taking days….
(CNN) – Brad Pitt returns to the track in the latest trailer for “F-One.” Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, and Javier Bardem also star in the racing flick from, “Top Gun: Maverick” Director Joseph Kosinski. “F-One” speeds into I-Max and other theaters June 27th. “Twisters” and “Anyone but You,” Star Glen Powell is set for the Sci-Fi Film, “The Natural Order,”…
(LILAMAX) — The threat of a government shutdown appears to be over. Senator Chuck Schumer, a Democrat from New York, has announced he will vote in favor of the House financing measure. Schumer echoed the concerns of other Senate Democrats, warning that a shutdown would give President Trump and the GOP more leeway to push for federal cuts. In Washington,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Friday Morning: Fog Possible Areas of fog are possible across Middle Georgia early Friday morning. Overall, the day will be warm and dry under the influence of a high-pressure ridge with southeast flow. Setting the Stage for an Active Weekend This will start to set the stage for a very active weather weekend across Georgia….
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Greyhounds have been hard at work to prepare for the 2025 season, after they finished last year with a strong 10-2 record. With new players to step up and a partially-new coaching staff, the Greyhounds introduced their new head football coach, Justin Montgomery, during a meet and greet with the community Thursday evening…