MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rain odds will be more isolated in nature Thursday afternoon and evening. This Evening While there hasn’t been much rain yet today storm odds should climb through the evening and into tonight. Nothing severe is expected however the most intense storms may have relatively strong gusts. Skies will stay partly cloudy through the evening and into…
New cardiac arrest protocol (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)PEACH COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT-DT) – Peach County EMS recently implemented a new cardiac arrest protocol to boost survival rates. Deputy director Chad Davis says back in 2024, they were made aware they were not achieving THE national average. “In 2022 and 2023, we found that we had a 1.4% survival rate,” he said. The…
Benjamin Thomas Hobbs (Photo: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office)MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a man they say left a domestic dispute carrying an axe. According to a BOLO posted Wednesday morning on the sheriff’s office Facebook page, deputies responded to the area of 2900 Highway 42 North after…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The American Red Cross has assisted at least 21 people after a fire broke out in a Fort Valley apartment complex. That’s according to Red Cross Communications Manager Suzanne Lawler, who said they were on scene providing victims with emergency aid and offering recovery assistance. The fire happened early Wednesday morning at College Square Apartments…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT-DT) – Three suspects are in custody after a vehicle pursuit early Wednesday led to a crash and foot chase in downtown Milledgeville, according to the Milledgeville Police Department. Around 3:10 a.m. August 13, officers responded to reports of three men attempting to enter vehicles at an apartment complex at 605 North Columbia Street. While patrolling the area,…
ChatGPT said: (LILAMAX)- Companies are increasingly returning to in-person job interviews to combat cheating and guard against digital scams, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. Recruiters say more candidates are using AI tools to feed them answers during remote technical interviews, while in rarer cases, AI-enabled scammers have impersonated job seekers to steal data or money once…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Piedmont doctor is sharing the benefits and tips for mothers during Breastfeeding Awareness Month. Shelley Tatum, manager of women’s services at Piedmont Macon Medical Center, encourages mothers to contact the hospital for breastfeeding support. She says the resources are free for all mothers, whether they are patients at Piedmont or not. “Breast milk is a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Weak low off the mouth of the Mississippi River with a northward extending trough axis draped across Alabama into northwest Georgia, similar to a tropical wave. Moisture is pooling along the boundary extending north from Mobile Alabama northeastward into Georgia. We have enough surface heating to allow for instability to surge across the area which will…
(LILAMAX)- Inflation remained steady in July, easing concerns that recent tariffs would drive prices higher. While Americans paid more for auto repairs, healthcare, and housing, costs for food, energy, and smartphones held stable. Economists say controlled inflation increases the likelihood of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September. The market responded positively to the report. The S&P 500 and…
ChatGPT said: (CNN)- President Donald Trump is holding virtual talks today with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and several European leaders, a precursor to his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin scheduled for Friday. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump is “determined to try and end this war and stop the killing,” but significant obstacles remain in reaching a…
(CNN)- Beyoncé adds an Emmy to her record-breaking 35 Grammys. The singer won a Primetime Emmy for Costume Design for her Netflix special “Beyoncé Bowl” and is nominated for two more awards at the 77th Annual Creative Arts Emmys, set for September 6th and 7th in Los Angeles. “K-Pop Demon Hunters” is topping both Netflix rankings and the Billboard charts….
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Vine Ingle Junior League Baseball team received a hero’s welcome Monday night after capturing the U.S. championship at the Junior League World Series in Taylor, Michigan. Hundreds of Macon residents gathered at Northway Church to celebrate the Southeastern Georgia champions, who clinched the title Saturday with a thrilling 7-6 walk-off victory over the Southwestern…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Peach County Lady Trojans softball head coach Joey Hiller reached a major milestone Tuesday night, earning his 500th career victory in a 20-0 win over Rutland. Hiller is now 500-190 all-time, becoming the 14th head softball coach in Georgia to surpass the 500-win mark. Hiller led the Lady Trojans to the programs first region championship…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – After a remarkable turnaround from a 4-7 record in 2023 to an 11-2 season and a region title in 2024, Peach County enters the 2025 campaign with high expectations under third-year head coach Marquis Westbrook. The Trojans will have to replace 22 seniors from last year’s squad, including standout quarterback D.J. Hudson, now at…
(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Baldwin County School District is working to make transportation healthier for students and other community members. The district has six new electric buses, which are now on the road. Eric Little, the Director of Transportation for the Baldwin County School District, says the new buses are helping the district cut down on…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Peach County jury has convicted two men of murder in the 2022 shooting death of a 23-month-old boy and the injury of his 12-month-old sister at a Fort Valley apartment complex, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office. On Friday, August 8, jurors found Jabari Thomas and Wontazious Bivins guilty of malice…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Another round of scattered storms is likely Wednesday afternoon. This Evening Storm activity hasn’t been too widespread thus far this afternoon, however that could change through the evening and into tonight. Severe storms are not expected however the strongest ones may have decent wind gusts. Wind will largely flow from the south-southwest heading into tonight around…
David Perdue Elementary school donation drive (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – David Perdue Elementary School is holding its annual donation drive for nutritional drinks, such as Boost and Ensure, in honor of two students, McKenzie Brooks and Aiden Rozier, who died from cancer. David Perdue Elementary School Principal Dr. Andy Payne says this drive is not only to…
Barbara Crenshaw (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in solving the 1996 homicide of 39-year-old Barbara Crenshaw, whose body was found in Echeconee Creek in south Bibb County on March 19, 1996. According to a sheriff’s office news release, deputies said Crenshaw was last seen in the…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center is hosting a Red Cross blood drive at the medical center. Michael Catoe, Center for Development and Civic Engagement (CDCE) and Coordinator for the Event said this blood drive is a great avenue to serve the community while getting to know them. “It’s just a good connections between us and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) – Four men have been arrested in connection with an ongoing cargo theft investigation involving stolen trailers loaded with electronics, appliances and other merchandise, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. On December 4, 2024, a 911 call reported two semi-trailers missing from Forest Park, Georgia, with GPS showing their location in Macon. Deputies found one trailer on…
(LILAMAX)- After more than 30 years of connecting people to the internet through its iconic dial-up service, AOL has announced it will officially discontinue the service and its dialer software on September 30. The company says the change will not impact any of its other offerings. In the electric vehicle industry, Tesla is setting its sights on large-scale production of…
UPDATE (8/12/2025 – 9:20 a.m.) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in connection with an aggravated assault that happened late Monday night in Macon. Deputies responded to a home in the 3800 block of Tela Place at 10:44 p.m. on August 11 after receiving a report of a person cut. When they arrived, they found a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sgt. Greg Thomas of Macon Regional Crimestoppers appeared on 41Today to spotlight five individuals wanted by law enforcement agencies in Middle Georgia and to share the organization’s word of the day. Crimestoppers partners with media outlets and law enforcement in eight Middle Georgia counties, offering anonymous rewards for tips that lead to arrests. The following individuals…