FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Fort Valley man was sentenced to 45 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges stemming from a 2024 fatal shooting, according to a news release from the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office. 19-year-old Jaqwan Johnson was sentenced to serve the first 20 years in the custody of the Georgia Department of Corrections…
(LILAMAX)- The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered U.S. airlines to certify pilots based strictly on merit rather than diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Sean Duffy said the directive is aimed at ensuring the highest safety standards in aviation. “The American people don’t care what their pilot looks like, or the gender, just that they are the most qualified,” Duffy said….
(NBC)- Negotiators returned to the table for a second day of talks between Russia and Ukraine, as U.S.-mediated discussions continue just one week before the four-year mark of Russia’s full-scale invasion. Steve Witkoff, the U.S. special envoy involved in the talks, said the first day of negotiations yielded “meaningful progress” toward a potential peace deal. Ahead of the discussions, Donald…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Douglass Theatre is celebrating its 105th anniversary with a month-long lineup of events honoring its rich legacy in entertainment, culture, and community impact. Founded in 1921 by Macon native Charles H. Douglass and his wife Fannie Appling Douglass, the theatre was created as a performance space for Black artists during segregation. Over the decades, it…
(NBC)- The river once called “the nation’s river” by George Washington is now off-limits after a massive sewage spill contaminated the waterway. Officials say a 60-year-old sewage line in Maryland ruptured last month, releasing more than 240 million gallons of raw waste into the Potomac River — the same river that flows past landmarks like the Lincoln Memorial and the…
(NBC)- At least four people are dead and dozens more injured after a massive multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 25 south of Pueblo, as powerful winds battered the region. According to the Colorado State Patrol, the crash involved more than 30 vehicles, including commercial motor vehicles, pickup trucks pulling horse trailers, SUVs and passenger cars. “A multiple vehicle crash just south…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, the annual event will feature traditional rodeo favorites including bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, tie-down roping, team roping, steer wrestling and women’s barrel racing. Organizers say the indoor atmosphere inside Reeves Arena is part of what makes the Perry stop special for competitors and fans alike, often…
(CNN)- Chants of “Justice for Linda Davis” echoed through Forsyth Park Tuesday evening as demonstrators gathered for a protest organized by the Party for Socialism and Liberation. Organizers said the demonstration was held in response to the death of Linda Davis and to raise concerns about immigration enforcement operations in Savannah. Some demonstrators criticized responses from federal officials, expressing disappointment…
Two dead, one critically injured at Lake Wildwood home in Bibb County (Photo: Tyrik Wynn/41NBC)UPDATE (10 p.m.): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has identified the three people who died Tuesday as 49-year-old Brande Summers, 21-year-old Haliegh Summers and 51-year-old Ray Summers. UPDATE (5:30 p.m.): – According to Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones, the man that was listed in critical condition…
Steven McNeelUPDATE (10:20 p.m.) – Republican Steven McNeel has won the runoff election for Georgia State Senate District 18, according to unofficial results posted by the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office. With all precincts reporting across the district, McNeel received 59.42 percent of the vote, defeating Democrat LeMario Nicholas Brown, who finished with 40.58 percent. In Bibb County, all 10…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The North Central Health District has installed two harm reduction vending machines — one at the Macon-Bibb County Health Department and the other at the Houston County Health Department. Officials say the machines are part of the district’s opioid and overdose prevention program. Marissa Cooling, overdose opioid program manager with the North Central Health District, says, “We’ve…
Jesse Jackson dies at age 84 (PHOTO: 41NBC/ Bre’Anna SheffieldMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Reverend Jesse Jackson, a protégé of Martin Luther King Junior and two-time presidential candidate who led the civil rights movement for decades, died Tuesday at the age of 84. Jackson become one of the most well-known civil rights leaders during the civil rights movement in the late 20th and…
Al Alligood (mayandsmithfuneraldirectors.com)DAVISBORO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Longtime Davisboro Fire Chief and community leader William Alton “Al” Alligood has died. He was 71. Alligood died peacefully at his home on Monday surrounded by family, according to his obituary. He spent more than three decades serving the City of Davisboro and Washington County in public safety and public works roles. The Davisboro…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent is sharing resources with the community during American Heart Month. Cardiothoracic surgeon Anthony Holden at Atrium Health Navicent says heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States. “If we can identify it earlier, people can get therapy and treatment, and they can have a better longer life with less…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – State Rep. David Clark has announced his campaign for Georgia lieutenant governor, becoming the latest Republican to enter what is shaping up to be a crowded 2026 primary field. Clark, an Army Special Forces veteran who has represented parts of Gwinnett, Forsyth and Hall counties in the Georgia House since 2015, says he is “mission ready”…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is making her case to become Georgia’s next governor, pitching herself as a battle-tested executive focused on affordability, health care access, and education investment. Keisha Lance Bottoms, a Democrat, says her experience leading Atlanta through the COVID-19 pandemic, civil unrest, economic uncertainty, and a major cyberattack prepared her to guide…
(LILAMAX)- The Trump administration is engaging in high-level foreign policy negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland, with separate diplomatic efforts focused on Iran’s nuclear program and Russia’s war in Ukraine. President Donald Trump said he will be indirectly involved in talks with Iran, expressing confidence that a deal is possible. “I don’t think they want the consequences of not making a deal….
(NBC)- Police in Pawtucket are working to determine what led to a deadly shooting that erupted during a high school hockey game Monday afternoon, killing two people and critically injuring three others. Video from inside Dennis M. Lynch Arena captured the sound of rapid gunfire echoing across the rink as players were on the ice and families filled the stands….
(LILAMAX)- New data shows the average IRS tax refund is up nearly 11% so far this filing season, while global markets face renewed volatility and major retailers announce strategic changes. According to early filing data, the average tax refund is up 10.9% compared to the same point last year. As of February 6, the average refund stood at $2,290, compared…
The last two seasons for the Atlanta Braves have been defined by injuries. Two years ago, the Braves had a significant number of injuries, so much so that even though they made the playoffs and made it to the first round against San Diego, they barely had any starting pitchers to pitch. And then last year, the injuries were so…
Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Macon-Bibb County filed suit Monday in Bibb County Superior Court against the owners of Autumn Trace Apartments, seeking a court order to fix what the county describes as a public nuisance at the Rocky Creek Road complex. The complaint, filed February 16th, targets the property at 1745 Rocky Creek Road and asks the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Inside the McGill Building at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, aisles are packed with clothing, toys, books and baby gear. This season’s Tykes, Tots, & Teens consignment event features its largest number of sellers yet. Laura Johns, founder of Tykes, Tots, & Teens, says participation has reached a new milestone. “We have the most sellers we’ve…
(CNN)- Atlanta police are investigating a homicide after a 37-year-old unhoused man was shot and killed inside a dentist office that authorities say is no longer in use. Officers were seen going in and out of the building as detectives processed the scene. Police say the dentist was detained for questioning following the shooting. According to Lt. Christopher Butler with…
(NBC)- The reality of another partial government shutdown is setting in after the Department of Homeland Security ran out of funding over the weekend, with lawmakers failing to reach a deal on immigration enforcement reforms. Negotiations broke down as Democrats pushed for sweeping changes to federal immigration operations, while Republicans and the White House defended current enforcement policies. “We need…