A little bit of basketball talk tonight. And we have the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in action tonight as they will take on Virginia Tech on the road tonight starting at 8:00. The Yellow Jackets are 11 and eight on the year two and five in the ACC. Georgia does not play until tomorrow night. They were expected to play…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – River Edge Behavioral Health has opened a new Adult Peer Support and Community Integration Center, bringing peer support, skill building and wellness services together under one roof. On the community integration side, the center serves adults living with intellectual and developmental disabilities through the Medicaid waiver program. The goal is to provide hands-on support focused on…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures should stay above the teens overnight tonight however Middle Georgians should still drip their faucets. This Evening A sunny day will give way to a clear night initially before cloud cover increases through the overnight hours. This will lead to conditions being warmer than last night by almost 10 degrees around the region. That said…
MGNUPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says it determined Tuesday’s bomb threat was a hoax. The campus is now cleared. UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says all students and faculty are “accounted for and unharmed” after a report of a bomb threat Tuesday afternoon. According to an email response to a 41NBC inquiry, a call came in to the…
MGNMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Federal authorities are warning the public about scammers impersonating prosecutors and law enforcement officers in an effort to steal money and personal information. According to news releases from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia and the FBI, scammers are contacting people by phone, text message or email and falsely claiming the recipient…
HANCOCK COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An inmate at Hancock State Prison died after an “altercation” with another inmate, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. In response to an email inquiry, a GDC spokesperson told 41NBC that Steven Wood, an inmate at Hancock State Prison, died on Sunday, January 25. His body was turned over to the county coroner and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT-DT)- February is Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease and encouraging people to take steps toward better cardiovascular health. Sirena Fritz, Director of Cardiovascular Services at Piedmont Macon Medical Center, recently joined 41NBC to discuss why Heart Month matters and how the community can reduce its risk. Fritz says heart disease and stroke…
(CNN)- Stephen Colbert says gratitude is guiding him through a pivotal moment in his career, as the longtime late-night host prepares to receive a major honor from the Writers Guild of America. Colbert will be awarded the prestigious Walter Bernstein Award, which recognizes a writer who has demonstrated “creativity, grace and bravery” while confronting social injustice in the face of…
(NBC)- A shift is underway in Minneapolis as mounting outrage over the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti by federal agents is prompting changes within the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement leadership. According to an administration official and a law enforcement source, the White House is moving to reduce the number of Border Patrol agents operating in the city. State and…
(LILAMAX)- Starting today, Southwest Airlines is rolling out a controversial policy change that will increase ticket costs for some plus-size passengers. Under the new rules, travelers who cannot fit between a seat’s armrests will be required to purchase an additional seat at the time of booking. Southwest says it is notifying customers who previously used its extra-seat policy that they…
The Super Bowl is set with the Patriots and the Seahawks Patriots beating the Broncos on Sunday in snowy Denver and also, of course, the Seahawks at home beating the Rams. The Patriots are quite a story. There’s no Bill Belichick or Tom Brady on this team. It’s Mike Vrabel as the head coach there. Former player. And also Drake…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins police are asking for the public’s help solving a decades-old homicide, and an $8,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest. According to the Warner Robins Police Department, officers were called to North First Street near the old train depot on May 28, 1984, where they found the body of…
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Montpelier Springs Road is closed indefinitely between Highway 42 South and Adams Road after Monroe County Public Works officials determined the bridge is no longer safe for drivers. The bridge, which was built in 1970, has deteriorated over time and is now considered impassable. Monroe County Public Works Director Kimble Stokes said crews found significant…
Kristen Smith (Credit: Houston County Sheriff’s Office)PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Perry woman has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to methamphetamine trafficking charges. According to Houston County District Attorney Eric Edwards, 39-year-old Kristin Nicole Smith pleaded guilty Monday to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute in Houston County Superior Court. A judge sentenced Smith to 20 years,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Regional Crime Stoppers is spotlighting five individuals wanted by law enforcement agencies across Middle Georgia as part of its ongoing effort to encourage community involvement in locating fugitives. Crime Stoppers partners with media outlets and law enforcement agencies in eight Middle Georgia counties, offering anonymous rewards for tips that lead to arrests. The following individuals…
(Photo: CNN/Consumer Product Safety Commission)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Several nationwide recalls are affecting food products, vehicles, fitness equipment, household cleaners, and consumer goods, with officials urging consumers to check their homes and stop using certain items immediately. Supplement recalled after salmonella outbreak A nationwide recall has been issued for Live It Up Super Greens powdered supplement following a multi-state salmonella outbreak,…
(LILAMAX)- It’s shaping up to be a big week on Wall Street, with major developments expected in monetary policy, corporate earnings, and the broader economy. The Federal Reserve begins its first policy meeting of 2026 on Tuesday, with its next interest rate decision due later this week. Economist Mark Zandi of Moody’s predicts the Fed could move quickly this year,…
(NBC)- For viewers watching the livestream at home, it was a death-defying, nerve-shredding, edge-of-the-seat experience. High above the streets of Taipei, Alex Honnold completed a historic climb — scaling Taipei 101, a 101-story skyscraper standing 1,667 feet tall, without ropes. The climb, streamed live on Netflix, had never been done untethered before. Unfazed by the height, the 40-year-old American climber…
(NBC)- Investigators are combing through wreckage this morning at Bangor International Airport after a small jet crashed on the runway Sunday night while attempting to take off. Air traffic control audio captured the initial emergency response, reporting an aircraft overturned with three crew members and possibly five passengers on board. The FAA confirms the aircraft was a Bombardier Challenger 600,…
(NBC)- Outrage is growing in Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of a local ICU nurse by a federal agent. Authorities say 37-year-old Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, was shot and killed Saturday morning by a U.S. Border Patrol agent. The shooting has sparked protests across the city, with demonstrators gathering late Sunday night and attempting to enter a hotel where…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With possible icy conditions forecast for Monday, school districts and colleges across the region are monitoring the weather to make decisions about whether they will be open on Monday, January 26. 41NBC News will keep you updated here as we receive updates. Closed or shifting to virtual learning Monday (see school websites/social media pages for more…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Operation Softback Book is hosting its first resource day at Greater Little Rock Baptist Church on Felton Avenue in Macon. The event, set for Saturday, January 24 from noon until 3 p.m., is designed to connect community members with helpful resources, including assistance with lowering power bills during the winter months. “It is our goal to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An incoming system could bring some freezing rain to Middle Georgia Saturday night/Sunday morning. This Evening Skies have been overcast throughout the day today and will stay that way the rest of the evening and overnight. A few showers also remain possible. Expect low temperatures tonight in the low to mid 40s accompanied by north-northeast…
Economic outlook luncheon (PHOTO: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield) MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Economic experts shared their outlook for 2026 during an Economic Outlook luncheon in Macon, mentioning weather, government action and labor shortages as key factors that could impact Middle Georgia’s economy. The director of economic analysis at Middle Georgia State University, Dr. Greg George, said Macon has several plans moving forward…