MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A stalled out cold front over the Peach State will bring some rain chances to Middle Georgia starting tonight. This Evening It’s been a mostly cloudy start to the new week around Middle Georgia with temperatures that have ranged from the mid 60s into the lower 80s. Expect a lot of variability in temperatures around the…
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 12-year-old boy died after being injured during a motocross event in Crawford County on Saturday, according to Sheriff Lewis Walker. Walker says the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office received a call around 10:30 a.m. on from Community Ambulance Service regarding an injured rider at Echeconnee Motocross, located at 5070 Marshall Mill Road. Deputies identified the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Town Hall is set for Wednesday night in Macon to discuss legislation impacting the LGBTQ+ community and other marginalized groups. The Human Rights Campaign of Georgia and Mercer University Common Ground are hosting the “Stand Up For Our Rights” legislative session updates. Local LGBT advocate DeMarcus Beckham said they’re hosting the town hall to provide…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three people were arrested after attempting to transport contraband to a local prison, according to the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office. According to a news release, the incident happened on February 8. The three individuals were speeding while attempting to transport contraband. The Georgia Department of Public Safety, Laurens County K-9 Unit, and Georgia Department of Corrections…
FORT VALLEY, GA (41NBC/WMGT) – Fort Valley State University Cooperative Extension is hosting it annual Heritage Day at Flint River Farms Community Park. During the event attendees will learn how African-Americans lived, cooked and ate before modern conveniences like grocery stores were invented. Guests will also learn how to make preserves and the proper way of cooking of Pork Skins….
NEW YORK (LILAMAX)- As history has shown, Philadelphia sports victories and stock market turbulence seem to go hand in hand. While some analysts dismiss it as mere coincidence, past market downturns following the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl wins suggest otherwise. Chief Market Strategist Ryan Detrick highlighted a historical pattern: the 1929 stock market crash coincided with the Philadelphia Athletics’ World…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect connected to an armed robbery that took place on Sunday at USA Grocery in Macon, according to a news release. The armed robbery took place just before 7 a.m. on February 9 at 2590 Rocky Creek Road. According to the news release, the suspect entered the…
MACON, GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT)- A stalled out system could bring a few more showers to Middle Georgia this evening and early Tuesday morning. Conditions remain warm and humid with high temperatures in the mid to upper 60s to low 70s. A front has become stationary over the region. Another weak wave is expected to move east along the stalled boundary drawing…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Studies have shown that mentoring is a societal solution with real, tangible impact on the economic successes of young people and communities like Middle Georgia. President & CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Heart of Georgia, Betsy Fitzgerald, says every child deserves to have a caring adult in their immediate circle. “It’s one of…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Young entrepreneurs packed the conference center inside the Health Pavilion in Warner Robins on Friday. More than 2,000 third graders from the Houston County School District participated in Market Day, where the young entrepreneurs showcased their creativity, selling and buying a variety of handmade products. The items included colorful bracelets, bookmarks and pet rocks. For…
(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It’s National Counselors Week, and Miller Fine Arts Magnet Middle School held a Career Fair on Friday. Many different businesses were in attendance, with people sharing their experience with students from music all the way to law. “Talking to kids as they come around to see all the possibilities for their future in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures and humidity will remain well above average for early February this weekend. This Evening It is First Friday in Middle Georgia and the weather is overall pleasant save for excess cloud cover. Temperatures will remain in the 60s through the late evening, and some spots may not drop below 60 degrees at all tonight. Most…
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bleckley County deputies arrested two people on drug charges Thursday after a traffic stop led to the discovery of suspected methamphetamine, according to Bleckley County Sheriff Daniel Cape. Deputies stopped a vehicle in Cochran that was suspected of involvement in drug distribution. The occupants, identified as 53-year-old Christopher Lynn Hollingsworth of Jeffersonville and 58-year-old Stephen Owen…
Shannon and Leach (Photos: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office)MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people were arrested this week after the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office executed multiple search warrants in connection to illegal drug activity, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. Investigators searched a home on Strickland Loop, where they reported finding methamphetamine and heroin. Deputies arrested Jennifer…
Garnto and Hillis (Photos: Johnson County Sheriff’s Office)ADRIAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Johnson County man accused of conducting illegal prison drops has been arrested, along with his girlfriend, after law enforcement reported finding 1.5 pounds of suspected methamphetamine, a stolen firearm and a large drone at his home, according to Johnson County Sheriff Greg Rowland. On Wednesday, February 5, the…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Gray Police are investigating the “possible misappropriation of funds related to the Jones County High School Touchdown Club,” according to an incident report obtained Thursday by 41NBC, which was requested through an open records request on Wednesday. The report states that Jones County Schools Superintendent Charles Lundy met with Gray Police on Monday, February 3 regarding…
NEW YORK (LILAMAX)– Amazon has officially overtaken Walmart in quarterly revenue for the first time, marking a major milestone in the retail industry. The e-commerce giant reported $187 billion in revenue for its most recent quarter, while Walmart is expected to announce $180 billion in revenue when it reports earnings on February 20. Despite Amazon’s quarterly edge, Walmart still leads…
Federal workforce cuts: Judge blocks White House plan amid union lawsuits(NBC NEWS)- A federal judge has temporarily halted the White House’s effort to shrink the federal workforce, delaying planned job cuts until at least a Monday hearing. The ruling follows lawsuits filed by federal employee unions challenging the legality of the buyout program aimed at reducing government jobs. The Trump…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two senior GMC Bulldogs signed their letters of intent on Wednesday to play their respective sport at the next level. Hannah Garner signed her letter of intent to play softball with Chattanooga State University. Lily Mullis will stay close to home as she signed on to play soccer with Georgia Military College. Categories: Across Georgia Sports,…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three Jones County seniors signed on Wednesday to play their respective sports at the next level. Football: Devin Edmonds – Shorter University Zach Hurt – Reinhardt University Softball: Tranasia Parker – Albany State University Categories: Jones County, Local News, Local Sports
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Four Baldwin senior football players signed their letters of intent on Wednesday to play at the next level. LJ Pounds – Morehouse College Jonquavious Russell – Miles College Brandon Whisby – St. Thomas University LaBrayden Burden – University of the Cumberlands Categories: Across Georgia Sports, Baldwin County, Local News, Local Sports, Sports
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Five Northside Eagles seniors signed to play their sports at the next level. Madison Cameron will continue her track career at the University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB). Chaston Brown will head down to Tallahassee to be on the football team at Florida State. Kheldon Butler will join the Georgia Military College football team. Justice Lester…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Stratford Eaglettes signed their letters of intent to play their sport at the next level. Tessa Morehead will continue her soccer career at Penn State-Harrisburg. Shamiya Raines will continue her softball playing days at Savannah State University. Categories: Across Georgia Sports, Bibb County, Local News, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bibb County, Macon, National Signing Day,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Central senior linebacker Nikee Walker signed his letter of intent Wednesday to continue to play football at Clayton State University. Categories: Across Georgia Sports, Bibb County, Local News, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bibb County, Central Chargers Football, Central High School, Jarrett Laws, Macon, National Signing Day