Railway crossing closures begin in Forsyth for safety improvements

GDOT says Norfolk Southern Railway is replacing rails at the crossings.

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Drivers in Monroe County should expect detours this week and next as railway crossing work closes parts of State Route 83/SR 42 and Tift College Drive. According to a news release from the Georgia Department of Transportation, Norfolk Southern Railway is replacing rails at the crossings. The Tift College Drive crossing are closing Wednesday and Thursday,…

City of Warner Robins breaks ground on eight new townhomes aimed at boosting workforce housing

Today, the city broke ground on eight new townhomes on Airman Boulevard, thanks to a $1.5 million grant from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs' Community Home Investment Program (CHIP).

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC) WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Warner Robins is working to increase home ownership among its local workforce. Today, the city broke ground on eight new townhomes on Airman Boulevard, thanks to a $1.5 million grant from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs’ Community Home Investment Program (CHIP). “This is the first project that…

Middle Georgia State University opens new competition and event facilities at the Georgia Premier Cross Country Course

“We have the collegiate SIAC Conference coming, they’re coming up with their meet, the Georgia Independent Athletic Association, the Cherry Blossom 5K and a host of other colleges and schools will be using this facility,” said Dr. Christopher Blake, President of Middle Georgia State University. “So the timing of launching this could not be better.”

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – MGA Knights have something new to look forward to as Middle Georgia State University celebrates with a ribbon cutting opening new competition and event facilities at Georgia Premier Cross Country Course. According to Middle Georgia State University, the new facilities are designed to help the University expand recreational and tourism opportunities in partnership…

Court rules Houston County didn’t discriminate by denying coverage of gender-affirming surgery

11th Circuit reverses rulings in deputy’s gender-affirming surgery case

ATLANTA (AP) — A federal appeals court has reversed previous court rulings that found a Georgia county illegally discriminated against a sheriff’s deputy by failing to pay for her gender-affirming surgery. In its ruling Tuesday, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found in an 8-5 decision that Houston County’s policy of denying coverage did not violate the civil rights…

Salvation Army Macon gets computer lab, vans, and shelter upgrades

Blevins says giving back is important because you never know the next persons story.

The Salvation Army host ribbon cutting (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Salvation Army of Macon has added new resources including a computer lab, vans, and upgrades to its shelters thanks to donations from the Peyton Anderson Foundation and Navicent Health. The contributions funded a lab with 11 desks and 10 laptops, a 12-passenger van for the veterans program,…

Warner Robins Burger Week showcases $10 burgers at 20 local restaurants

There are 20 restaurants participating in Warner Robins Burger Week.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins Burger Week is bringing 20 local restaurants together to serve exclusive $10 burgers not found on regular menus. The event runs September 19–28 and encourages people to explore the city’s food scene while supporting locally owned businesses. Participants can download a free Burger Week Pass to check in at restaurants, track their visits…

Macon Restaurant Week brings exclusive menus and big dining discounts

Susannah Cox Maddux, publisher of Macon Magazine, said more than a dozen downtown businesses are participating.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon’s first Restaurant Week begins Friday, bringing discounts, exclusive menus and prize opportunities to downtown diners. Macon Magazine and NewTown Macon are partnering to host the event. Susannah Cox Maddux, publisher of Macon Magazine, said more than a dozen downtown businesses are participating. She said restaurants are preparing exclusive dishes for the weeklong event, with four…

President Trump criticizes Israeli strike in Qatar amid Gaza ceasefire talks

President Donald Trump voiced frustration overnight after Israel launched a strike in Qatar targeting Hamas leadership

(NBC)- President Donald Trump voiced frustration overnight after Israel launched a strike in Qatar targeting Hamas leadership — an attack Qatar denounced as cowardly and illegal. “I was very unhappy about it, very unhappy about every aspect… we’ve got to get the hostages back, but I was very unhappy about the way that went down,” Trump said. He also wrote…

Emergency declaration behind D.C. federal takeover expires

The emergency declaration allowing federal control of Washington, D.C., expired today, according to the mayor’s office.

(CNN)- The emergency declaration allowing federal control of Washington, D.C., expired today, according to the mayor’s office. By law, President Donald Trump cannot oversee the city’s police force for more than 30 days without congressional approval. Analysts expect Trump will continue his deployment of the D.C. National Guard and a surge of federal law enforcement. “This was one of the…

Federal charge filed in Charlotte train stabbing of Ukrainian refugee

A new federal charge has been filed against the man accused of fatally stabbing a Ukrainian refugee last month on a light rail train in Charlotte, North Carolina

(NBC)- A new federal charge has been filed against the man accused of fatally stabbing a Ukrainian refugee last month on a light rail train in Charlotte, North Carolina. Surveillance video captured the attack, showing 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska being repeatedly stabbed as she sat on the train. U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson, holding back tears, described how Zarutska had fled the…

Hollywood Minute: Lady Gaga extends tour; Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson star in musical drama

Lady Gaga is extending her Mayhem Ball Tour.

(CNN)- Fresh off winning four trophies at the MTV Video Music Awards, including Artist of the Year, Lady Gaga is keeping the momentum going by extending her Mayhem Ball Tour. After a run of shows in Japan this January, Gaga will return to the U.S. on Valentine’s Day with 21 North American concerts scheduled over two months, spanning coast to…

Perry Looks to Bounce Back in Week 5 Homecoming Matchup with Veterans

The 1-2 Perry Panthers host the 2-1 Veterans in the 16th all-time matchup for The Endzone's Week Five Game of the Week

PERRY, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Another week of high school football brings another Houston County showdown in the Week 5 Game of the Week. At Herb St. John Stadium, the 1-2 Perry Panthers, led by ninth-year head coach Kevin Smith, are coming off a bye week after dropping their last two rivalry games. In both matchups, Perry held first-half leads…

Macon-Bibb County Fire Department holds Push-In Ceremonies for two new Firetrucks

“Firefighters would go back to the fire station with those steamers and they would actually unhook the horses and cool the horses down and make sure that they were ready for the next call and back in shape and at the time, all the firefighters, after the horses were cooled down, they would actually push the steamer back into the fire station,” said Shane Edwards, Fire Chief for the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department.

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Over at Fire Station #10, the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department unveiled and held a Push-In Ceremony for one of its new Sutphen 100-foot platform ladder trucks on Tuesday. Firefighters, District Commissioners, and community members helped push the truck into the bay as firefighters loaded it with equipment officially bringing it into service. According…

Piedmont shares tips for cold, flu season

Spencer Smith, a certified physician assistant at Piedmont Urgent Care, said there has been an uptick in sickness.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Piedmont is sharing tips for cold and flu season as fall and winter approach. Spencer Smith, a certified physician assistant at Piedmont Urgent Care, said there has been an uptick in sickness. “We see an uptick in viruses and bacterias and things like that,” Smith said. “We have a lot of volume.” Smith said Piedmont Urgent…

More beautiful weather likely Wednesday

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Another sunny day with highs below average is expected Wednesday around Middle Georgia. This Evening A sunny and breezy Tuesday has been nothing short of fantastic outdoor weather across Middle Georgia for early September. It will be a pretty cool night as temperatures dip into the upper 50s for most of the region. A couple of…

Warner Robins police training center set to open by December

The 4,800-square-foot facility will include classrooms, administrative offices and defensive tactics training space.

Warner Robins Police training center progress (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins police training center is close to being finished after several months of work. The previous building was torn down to meet the needs of a modern police force. Warner Robins Police Chief Wayne Fisher says the new center will help improve the police force….

Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration to honor Southeastern Native American cultures

The event is hosted by the National Park Service and Ocmulgee Mounds Association in partnership with the Muscogee Creek Nation.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration will honor Southeastern Native American cultures this weekend at Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. The event is scheduled for September 13–14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. The event is hosted by the National Park Service and the Ocmulgee Mounds Association in partnership with the Muscogee Creek Nation. Organizers…

County Line Store could be unincorporated Monroe County’s first liquor store

The County Line Store on Thomaston Road is applying for a liquor license following voter approval of packaged sales earlier this year.

MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Residents living in unincorporated Monroe County will soon find out if they’ll get their first liquor store. On September 29, the Monroe County Zoning Board will hear an application about it. On October 7, the application will pass on to the Monroe County Board of Commissioners for a final vote. Monroe County Public Information Officer…

Four women arrested in felony shoplifting case at Macon Bath & Body Works

Deputies said a call came in to the Macon-Bibb E-911 Center around 11:03 a.m. Monday reporting multiple women concealing merchandise inside store bags.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Several suspects were arrested in connection with a shoplifting investigation at Bath & Body Works on Presidential Parkway, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said a call came in to the Macon-Bibb E-911 Center around 11:03 a.m. Monday reporting multiple women concealing merchandise inside store bags. The women fled in a dark Honda Accord. A…

Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores September 1-5

The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, September 1 and Friday, September 5.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — This week’s Restaurant Report Card provides food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, September 1 and Friday, September 5. Understanding the scores Scores 69 and below (unsatisfactory): Highlighted in red. Scores 70-99 (satisfactory): Displayed in black. Scores of 100 (perfect):…

23-year-old critically injured in Shurling Drive shooting

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that left a 23-year-old man critically injured early Tuesday morning.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that left a 23-year-old man critically injured early Tuesday morning. The incident was reported around 3:33 a.m. to the Macon-Bibb Emergency 911 Center. Deputies were dispatched to the 2300 block of Shurling Drive after receiving reports of a disabled vehicle that had struck a fire hydrant. When officers…

Morning Business Report: Apple unveils iPhone 17 Air as markets hit new highs, lumber prices fall, McDonald’s brings back value meals

Apple is set to showcase its thinnest and lightest iPhone yet at its big event today.

(LILAMAX)- Apple is set to showcase its thinnest and lightest iPhone yet at its big event today. The iPhone 17 Air marks the company’s first major redesign in years, featuring a slimmer frame while maintaining a 6.6-inch screen. The device is expected to sacrifice some battery life and include just a single rear camera. Elsewhere in the economy, lumber prices…

New federal covid vaccine rules spark pushback in Minnesota

The FDA approved a new round of COVID vaccines, but eligibility was limited to people 65 and older, or anyone six months and older with underlying health conditions.

(NBC)- For years, the COVID vaccine has been widely available to anyone six months and older. But that is changing under Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. In August, the Food and Drug Administration approved a new round of COVID vaccines, but eligibility was limited to people 65 and older, or anyone six months and older with…

Macon Fashion Week launches this fall

Fashion is stepping into the spotlight in Middle Georgia this fall.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The inaugural Macon Fashion Week is set for Nov. 2-8, bringing together designers, students, and cultural voices. The week will feature runway shows, panel discussions, workshops, and pop-up events across the city. Organizers say the goal is to celebrate creativity and highlight sustainable fashion practices. Before the main event, the public is invited to the MFW…