MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Macon is attempting to break the world record for largest kazoo ensemble. The event is March 28 at Atrium Health Amphitheater, which is located at 3657 Eisenhower Pkwy in Macon. Gates open at 4 p.m. and the attempt begins at 6 p.m. There will be a performance to follow. Admission is $5 for…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Get moving and support a great cause this Saturday at Amerson River Park, where you can exercise and help raise funds for collegiate scholarships for seniors attending schools in the Bibb and Monroe County school districts. The Macon Middle Georgia National Pan-Hellenic Council, also known as the Divine Nine, is hosting its second D9 Dash: United…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A former Mercer Law student was sentenced to serve more than six years in prison for possessing more than 10,000 images of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on his cell phone and uploaded on cloud-based storage, according to the United States Attorney’s Office Middle District of Georgia. 37-year-old Gregory Gallagher of Marietta was sentenced to serve…
(CNN)- Chris Hemsworth and more than a dozen other familiar faces are set to return in Avengers: Doomsday, with Marvel confirming that Hemsworth’s “Thor” will be back alongside Anthony Mackie’s “Captain America,” Sebastian Stan’s “Winter Soldier,” Paul Rudd’s “Ant-Man,” and Simu Liu’s “Shang-Chi,” among others. Fans can expect to see these beloved characters on the big screen once again, as…
(LILAMAX)- President Trump has announced a 25% tariff on all imported cars and light trucks not made in the U.S., set to begin next week. This comes on top of existing tariffs, and Trump believes it will generate an additional $100 billion in tariff revenue for the U.S. Dollar Tree reports it’s attracting higher-income shoppers and plans to offset tariffs…
(NBC)- The controversy surrounding the sensitive “Signal” group chat has reached a new level, as the journalist who was inadvertently added to the chat alongside top Trump officials has released all of the exchanged messages. The messages, including a series from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, detail the timing and weapons involved in U.S. airstrikes on Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen,…
(CNN)- Economists say Americans should brace for sticker shock if President Trump follows through on newly announced auto tariffs. A proclamation signed yesterday imposes a 25% duty on imported assembled vehicles starting April 3rd, with tariffs on parts to follow by May 3rd. “If tariffs hold, you are going to see increases on automotive prices,” said Rana Foroohar, Associate Editor…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller is offering to personally pay $100 for each valid school zone speed camera citation issued outside of permitted school hours. In a Facebook post Wednesday night, Miller responded to critics questioning the timing of citations, writing, “Here is a personal challenge to anyone who has made a statement regarding ticketing after…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As inflation continues to strain family budgets, affordable housing has become harder to find in Macon. To address the issue, the Macon-Bibb County Land Bank Authority hosted a summit on Wednesday aimed at advancing affordable housing initiatives across the city. Natalie Bouyett, executive director of the Macon Affordable Housing Fund, says she hopes the summit will…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick hosted the “Empower Her” event on Wednesday morning, which brought together women from across Middle Georgia for a day filled with inspiration, motivation and some networking. The panel featured a lineup of speakers, including 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek; Georgia Supreme Court Justice Verda Colvin; Christina O’Brien, CEO of Robins Financial Credit…
(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC) MACON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One of the closest election contests across Middle Georgia last week saw Macon County elect Carlos Felton its new sheriff. “I’ve always aspired to be a chief law enforcement officer,” Felton said. Felton made that a dream a reality and did so by taking an unlikely route. Felton defeated interim sheriff…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested for obstruction of officers in March, according to the Houston County Sheriff’s Office. On March 8 at 2:02 p.m., a member of the Houston County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Division initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling southbound on Interstate 75. The vehicle was traveling 63 miles per hour in the left…
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 48-year-old man was found dead Wednesday morning in a vacant lot in Byron, according to Peach County Coroner Kerry Rooks. Rooks said someone walking through an empty lot on Boy Scout Road near Canady Street found the body of Terrence Trammell around 8 a.m. Trammell was last seen around 7 p.m. Tuesday, Rooks said, and…
UPDATE (3/26/25): The boil water advisory issued Monday night for parts of Jeffersonville has been lifted. “BOIL WATER ADVISORY has been lifted for the CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE as of 1:15PM!” an update on the city’s Facebook page stated. “All testing has been cleared!” ORIGINAL STORY (3/24/25): JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Jeffersonville issued a boil water advisory Monday…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia lawmakers are once again pushing to make Ocmulgee Mounds the state’s first National Park and Preserve. U.S. Representatives Austin Scott and Sanford D. Bishop, along with Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, have reintroduced the Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve Establishment Act. “Establishing the Ocmulgee Mounds and surrounding areas as Georgia’s first National Park and…
(LILAMAX)- Apple has announced that its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) will begin the week of June 9. While the event will be held entirely online, the keynote presentation will be in person. According to Bloomberg News, AI will be a major focus, but the highlight is expected to be the unveiling of iOS 19’s redesigned interface. Apple is also…
(CNN)- Studio Ghibli fans rejoice “Princess Mononoke” is back on the big screen! Hayao Miyazaki’s fantasy epic has been remastered in 4K for its 40th anniversary and is now showing in IMAX theaters starting today, March 26. Fans can experience the animated film in both its original Japanese version and an English-dubbed edition. A highly anticipated psychological thriller is on…
(NBC)-On Capitol Hill, a growing outcry is surrounding a Signal group chat between top U.S. officials that discussed sensitive details of impending airstrikes in Yemen—an exchange that included an inadvertently added journalist. Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colorado) condemned the incident, calling it “sloppiness, incompetence, and disrespect” for intelligence agencies and their personnel, deeming it “entirely unacceptable.” In contrast, President Donald Trump…
(CNN)- In a move that has sparked debate, President Donald Trump signed an executive order yesterday aimed at strengthening proof of citizenship requirements for voting in federal elections. The order would mandate that voters provide additional documentation proving U.S. citizenship before casting their ballots. During a recent interview, Trump commented, “We should go to voter ID and just one other…
Photos: Baldwin County Fire Rescue/FacebookUPDATE (3/25/25): Crews have recovered the body of a man whose boat was found capsized and floating in Lake Sinclair on Monday. According to an update from Baldwin County Fire Rescue, the body was recovered on Tuesday after a search that started Monday night. When reached by phone, Baldwin County Coroner John Gonzalez confirmed a body…
(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – For some food vendors traveling year-round along the east coast, there’s something about the Cherry Blossom Festival that sets it apart from all the other stops. “We come out here for great entertainment, a great time, to serve some great pizza and enjoy all our friends here in Georgia,” said Brian Gillette, the…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Operation Reawaken took another step toward revitalizing Warner Robins’ downtown district on Tuesday with the demolition of Tina’s Barber & Style Shop. Emotions ran high during the demolition, leaving longtime owners feeling bittersweet. Tina’s had served the community for 45 years; it was a staple where generations of residents—including many from Robins Air Force Base—gathered…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Allergy season is officially here in Middle Georgia and a Macon doctor is urging people to be prepared. Piedmont Primary Care physician Dr. Syed Rizvi says allergies can be year round, but typically are most noticeable in the Spring. If you have any questions, contact Dr. Syed Rizvi at 478-757-6400. Rizvi is located at 420 Charter…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Tristen Ellis, a senior at Dublin High School, has earned more than $1.3 million in merit-based scholarships and received acceptance letters from 60 colleges and universities across the country. Ellis says he was shocked when he first realized the amount of scholarship money he had earned. “It was very overwhelming at first,” he said Tuesday. “Like,…