MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Atlanta Braves announced their ‘Country Road Trip’ is coming back to Macon, in a special way. On Saturday, March 22, the ‘Braves Road Trip’ will make its second stop on the tour at the ‘International Cherry Blossom Festival’s Ultimate Air Dogs Dock Diving Competition’ from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year, the All-Star Game…
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Twiggs County Public Schools will start late on Wednesday due to the threat of severe weather expected to move through Middle Georgia, according to a news release from the district. The National Weather Service forecasts thunderstorms, strong wind gusts up to 45 mph, and the possibility of tornadoes between 5 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. Wednesday. In…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As the first college in the world chartered to grant degrees to women, Wesleyan College celebrates women’s history every day. However, an event on Tuesday honored Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney Anita Howard, who says all women should have the right to live out their dreams. “I’m so honored that this award was given to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Strong storms are headed for Middle Georgia Wednesday morning, potentially bringing heavy rain and gusty winds that could down trees and power lines in some areas. The Macon-Bibb Emergency Management Agency is urging residents to stay alert. Spencer Hawkins, the Director at the Macon-Bibb EMA, is providing helpful tips to keep you safe. “Making sure that…
File (February 2021)SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Hancock County Schools is adding new security measures after a student was found with a weapon on campus, according to a district news release. According to a school district Facebook post, a student was found to be in possession of a weapon on Tuesday afternoon. The district said school resource officers and staff responded…
(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bike Walk Macon is celebrating ten years with its first ”Streets for All Fest’, which starts this Thursday, March 6 and will go through Saturday, March 8. A variety of events will take place over the course of the Fest, including rides, walks and gatherings, both free and paid, beginning with a Macon…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent unveiled a new mobile mammography coach that aims to serve women in Middle Georgia. Breast Imaging Manager at Atrium Health Navicent, Latasha Hill, says the mammography coach aims to help women across Middle Georgia. “This new technology is new to the Middle Georgia area,” says Hill. “It’s the first of its kind in…
Gabriel StoneMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The parents of Gabriel Stone, a 14-year-old boy who died in July 2024 after a concrete wall collapsed on him at the Heritage Club on Robins Air Force Base, have filed a lawsuit against the United States of America, the U.S. Air Force, and multiple civilian parties, according to a complaint filed Tuesday in federal…
Ladson, Ingram and Battle (Photos: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (3/4/25): Three people are now in custody in connection with an exchange of gunfire at a Lowe’s in Macon last month. According to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release, 27-year-old Jamarcus Dshawn Battle was taken into custody on Interstate 75 North around 5:30 on Monday. He was wanted for aggravated…
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Three people were arrested after an attempted contraband drop at Washington State Prison on Monday night, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. The attempted contraband drop at Washington State Prison in Davisboro happened on March 3 at 11:45 p.m. According to a news release, a deputy was alerted about a package that had been…
(LILAMAX)- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has unveiled plans for a $100 billion investment in U.S. computer chip production. The initiative includes the construction of new factories in Arizona, creating 3,000 jobs and boosting the country’s semiconductor manufacturing capabilities. Cryptocurrency prices surged Monday following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a Digital Reserve Fund. The White House is working toward a…
CNN-Adrien Brody’s acceptance speech at the Academy Awards has made history. His Best Actor speech for The Brutalist, a film that won three Oscars, lasted five minutes and 40 seconds. According to Guinness World Records, it is now the longest Oscar speech ever. Meanwhile, Hollywood memorabilia collectors have a chance to own a piece of cinematic history. Prop Store’s latest…
CNN- Analysts warn that President Donald Trump’s decision to pause military aid to Ukraine could have devastating consequences for the country’s war efforts. “You are looking at basically cascading effects that could have a major impact on the ability of the Ukrainians to conduct the war,” said retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Cedric Leighton. An official stated that the freeze…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Monday afternoon on James A. Lunford Court at Baldwin High School, the Bravettes held their second to last practice of the season before they head to the Macon Coliseum Wednesday for their third consecutive state championship game. Baldwin has been more than successful the last few years. Under Head Coach Kizzi Walker, who took over the Bravettes…
(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – When Curtis Rozier and his wife Brenda met in 2010, they brought together different experiences, but a common appreciation for history. “We just started putting things together and said look, we can do this,” said Curtis Rozier, co-owner of C and B Little Hidden Museum in Dublin. Curtis and Brenda married in 2012…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Representatives of the Atlanta Falcons visited a pair of Bibb County High Schools on Monday to present their “Peek Behind the Beak” shows. The presentation encourages students to be confident and authentic and features the team’s mascot “Freddie” as well as the real person behind the character, Jeremy Legg. “For a few years now, we have…
(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you walked or drove around downtown Macon on Monday, you may have noticed new purple street signs featuring a different language. The new street signs feature the Muscogee language translation under the original English street name. Many of the signs can already be seen going down Cherry Street, and nearly 100 will…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Following a couple of cooler days temperatures will be back in the 70s Tuesday afternoon. This Evening A mostly sunny afternoon will become a partly cloudy night as cirrus clouds will linger across the region. While another chilly night is expected, it will not be below freezing this time. Lower 40s and upper 30s are expected…
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Houston County man pled guilty to a 2022 murder on Monday, according to Houston County District Attorney Eric Edwards. 32-year-old Alex Scot Fisher pled guilty on March 3, 2025 to felony murder and two counts of aggravated assault. Fisher was sentenced to serve life in prison with the possibility of parole. Fisher was scheduled to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested on charges of terroristic threats at Amerson River Park Monday morning, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to North Pierce Avenue around 10 a.m. March 3 regarding a suspicious man. The report stated that the man was on the trail making inappropriate comments to women as they walked by….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers Sergeant Greg Thomas visited 41Today to highlight five wanted suspects and discuss the word of the day. Crimestoppers partners with media organizations, police departments and other law enforcement agencies in eight Middle Georgia counties to provide anonymous rewards for tips that lead to criminal arrests. Brittany Toms, female. She’s wanted by the Crawford…
(LILAMAX)- President Donald Trump has announced the creation of a “Crypto Reserve,” marking the first formal step toward the crypto stockpile he proposed during his campaign. The key debate now centers on which cryptocurrencies will be included, with Bitcoin leading discussions. Trump will host the first-ever White House Crypto Summit on Friday, where industry leaders and policymakers are expected to…
NBC– Diplomatic tensions between the U.S. and Ukraine have intensified after a heated Oval Office exchange between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday. Zelenskyy, now working to strengthen European alliances, was asked to leave the White House without signing a deal to share Ukraine’s critical minerals with the U.S.—an agreement seen as a first step toward…
CNN- Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has confirmed that new tariffs on Mexico and Canada are set to take effect at midnight Eastern Time tonight. The tariffs include a 10% hike on Chinese imports, adding to last month’s increase. Executive orders also impose tariffs on most Canadian and all Mexican goods valued over $800, though the exact percentage remains unclear. While…