Greetings from Blackshear, Georgia, the home of Stetson Bennett, the quarterback for the Georgia Bulldogs, the two national championship teams. It’s cold down here and getting ready to get colder. We’re down here doing the radio show. Well, look, the Atlanta Falcons have one box checked off with the president of football Matt Ryan, being hired on Saturday morning for…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Tucker Road will close to through traffic between Foster Road and Peake Road next week as crews begin work on a larger construction project covering nearly half a mile of the roadway. The project includes replacing two functionally obsolete bridges, one over Rocky Creek and another over Interstate 475, along with new roadway approaches. According to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – From new tax-saving opportunities for farmers to major infrastructure projects and a strong film industry, Middle Georgia’s business landscape is experiencing significant growth and transformation. Agriculture tax exemption now open Georgia farmers have a limited-time opportunity to save money on sales tax. The 2026 Georgia Agricultural Tax Exemption (GATE) program is now accepting applications. Qualified agriculture…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The high-energy show will perform at The Piedmont Grand Opera House on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., featuring a cast of world champion Irish dancers and live musicians known for blending traditional Irish dance with a modern twist. The production stars performers from celebrated shows such as Riverdance and Lord of the Dance, delivering…
(NBC)- Contempt of Congress charges are now looming for former President Bill Clinton after he failed to appear for a deposition requested by the House Oversight Committee in its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. House Oversight Chairman James Comer confirmed Clinton did not show up as scheduled. “He did not show up today,” Comer said. The committee says…
(LILAMAX)- JPMorgan Chase & Co. is warning that President Donald Trump’s proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% could significantly change the bank’s business and harm both lenders and customers. Bank executives say all options are on the table as they push back against the proposed rate cap. The Federal Reserve reports Americans now owe about $1.25 trillion…
(CNN)- A deadly train derailment in northeastern Thailand has killed at least 22 people and injured around 63 others after a construction crane collapsed onto three passenger cars. The crash happened Wednesday morning in the Sikhio District of Nakhon Ratchasima Province. The train was traveling from the capital when the crane fell onto the tracks, causing the train to derail…
(CNN)- Prosecutors in Virginia are laying out their case against Brendan Banfield, the man accused of plotting with his family’s au pair to murder his wife and frame another man. “Brendan Banfield killed his wife, Christine Banfield, and another man named Joseph Ryan,” prosecutor Jenna Sands told the jury. According to prosecutors, Banfield was having an affair with the family’s…
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JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Planning and Zoning Board voted 2-1 Monday night to forward a proposed text amendment regulating data centers to the county’s board of commissioners. The amendment sets parameters for data centers, including a 100-acre minimum lot size, 200-foot setbacks, 100-foot buffers, a 75-foot building height limit, noise restrictions, environmental and traffic studies and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Andrea Cooke officially announced her candidacy Tuesday for the vacant District 5 Macon-Bibb County Commission seat, following Seth Clarke’s resignation to run for lieutenant governor. A longtime District 5 resident, Cooke says her decision comes from a lifelong commitment to service and community. During her announcement, she highlighted years of experience working with families, small businesses,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A newly constructed westbound I-16 on-ramp at Spring Street is set to open overnight Tuesday as part of the ongoing I-16/I-75 Interchange Improvement Project in Macon. According to a Georgia Department of Transportation news release, the traffic shift will begin at 9 p.m. and is expected to be completed by 5 a.m. Wednesday, weather and on-site…
Macon’s annual boutique warehouse sale (Photo: 41NBC/ Bre’Anna Sheffield)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Shoppers looking for luxury clothing at discounted prices can find major deals in Macon later this month during the 17th annual Boutique Warehouse Sale. The sale, happening Saturday, January 31 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., will feature more than 10 local boutiques offering luxury clothing at reduced…
Credit: Jones County Sheriff’s OfficeJONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Three people were arrested after a suspected fraud attempt at a Jones County bank led to a vehicle chase Friday afternoon. According to a Facebook post from the Jones County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were contacted by Morris Bank staff, who reported a suspect inside the bank trying to complete a transaction…
MGNUPDATE (1/13/26): Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced Tuesday that 63-year-old Elizabeth Sue Ivester of Warner Robins has been sentenced in federal court after pleading guilty to one count of health care fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft. According to Carr’s office, Ivester was sentenced January 8 to 11 years, with the first seven years to be served…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – During an interview Tuesday, Piedmont Macon CEO Steve Daugherty encouraged viewers to nominate someone for the hospital’s Community Hero Award, a quarterly honor recognizing individuals who go above and beyond to serve others. Daugherty said the program was created to shine a spotlight on everyday heroes whose compassion and service often happen quietly behind the scenes….
(NBC)- Political pushback is growing over the Justice Department’s criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, with several Republican lawmakers voicing concerns. Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana defended Powell, saying he would be “stunned” if the Fed chair had done anything wrong. Powell confirmed that the Federal Reserve has been subpoenaed in connection with his congressional testimony in June….
(LILAMAX)- President Donald Trump has announced a new wave of 25 percent tariffs on countries that trade with Iran, including China. According to the United Nations, Iran’s top export trading partners are Iraq, China, and Turkey. In addition to the tariffs, President Trump is also threatening possible military action involving Iran. In media business news, Paramount Skydance is continuing its…
(NBC)- Jackson, Mississippi’s only Jewish house of worship has been largely reduced to rubble after an antisemitic arson attack over the weekend. Surveillance video from Beth Israel Synagogue shows a hooded suspect pouring gasoline inside the building before setting it on fire. Authorities say the blaze was deliberately set. Nineteen-year-old Stephen Spencer Pittman is now charged with arson after allegedly…
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Tri-County EMC says it is receiving reports from concerned members about callers posing as the utility or companies claiming to work with it. According to the utility, members have reported getting phone calls from people who claim there are issues with high power bills in their area. The callers then offer to come to their…
FVSU apartments opened (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fort Valley State University marked the opening of its new Legacy Hall apartment building with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, expanding on-campus housing options for students. President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Timothy Hatchett says the new Legacy Hall apartments are a 32-bedroom building, bringing more room and accessibility…
George Thomas (George Thomas For GA House District 142 /Facebook)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon resident George Thomas announced Monday he is running for the Georgia House of Representatives District 142 seat, which covers Macon-Bibb County. In an email sent to the 41NBC newsroom, Thomas said he decided to run after reflecting on his family, his community and the challenges facing…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – High temperatures will be near average on Tuesday under mostly sunny skies. This Evening The new week is off to a cool start thanks to this past weekend’s cold front. Another frigid night is expected with temperatures dropping into the mid to upper 20s. Middle Georgians should bring in any pets or plants they normally keep…
CREDIT: EvenfloMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Several major recalls have been announced this week, affecting car seats, vehicles, bed rails, dietary supplements and children’s pajamas. Here’s a roundup of the most important details every consumer should know. Evenflo car seats recalled for safety risk Thousands of Evenflo “All4One” car seats are being recalled. The manufacturer found that, when used in rear-facing…