MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A surface high settles over the Southeast U.S. today. The high will be accompanied by a deep pool of very dry air and a boundary layer mixing in the afternoon that favors low humidity. Model guidance suggests low dewpoints across most of the region. Expect widespread relative humidity values in the teens this afternoon. Don’t be …
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The community gathered across Macon-Bibb County Monday morning for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. March, honoring Dr. King’s legacy through unity, reflection, and service. Participants assembled at four locations throughout the county. From there, the groups made their way toward City Hall. Attendees say the march serves as both a moment of reflection and a reminder…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Local community members gathered to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., while also supporting future leaders during the 29th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Luncheon. The Gamma Sigma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, hosted the event as part of the Walden Ingram Foundation. The luncheon focuses on awarding scholarships…
Milledgeville residents complain about speeders (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Residents along Old Mill Court Road in Milledgeville say speeding vehicles are creating dangerous conditions in their neighborhood, leaving families worried about safety and demanding action from city leaders. Resident Taleija Bennerson says for months, she and her neighbors have watched cars race through the area, making it unsafe…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Multiple consumer products have been recalled this week due to safety concerns ranging from fire hazards to potential contamination. Here’s what you need to know to keep your household safe. Isla Rae Magnetic phone chargers recalled due to fire risk Consumers who purchased magnetic phone chargers at Marshalls or T.J. Maxx within the past 18 months…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Tubman Museum is marking Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a special community program designed to inspire action and unity. The event, “Mission Possible II: Building Community, Uniting a Nation, the Nonviolent Way,” began this morning with a community breakfast followed by speakers who talked about the importance of service, leadership, and community responsibility. Keynote…
(LILAMAX)- A recent study from Indiana University–Indianapolis and the University of Georgia found that fewer Americans are volunteering their time. Researchers say societal and economic factors are partly to blame, with financial uncertainty leaving fewer people able to volunteer. The study also found that while volunteer rates have historically been higher in rural areas, that “rural advantage” has faded over…
(NBC)- Protests erupted in Greenland this morning as the world responded to President Donald Trump’s escalating pressure campaign to take control of the Danish territory. “He thinks that he can scare people. He can’t scare Greenlanders,” said Jens Kjeldsen, a Greenland resident. European allies are also pushing back after President Trump announced a new 10 percent tariff on goods from…
(CNN)- Nearly a year after losing her husband, Kathy Lewis says the pain still feels fresh. “To me, it still seems like yesterday. It was very devastating. I just didn’t want to believe it,” Lewis said. Her husband, Darren Lewis, was killed almost a year ago. Now, Kathy Lewis is turning her grief into action. A proposed bill known as…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 55-year-old woman died Sunday after being found unresponsive inside her cell at the Bibb County Jail. According to a news release from the sheriff’s office, deputies found Rachel Renee Robinson unresponsive inside her cell around 2:08 p.m. Deputies say medical staff immediately began life-saving measures until Emergency Medical Services arrived. Robinson was taken by ambulance…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Morning commuters should exercise caution as patchy slick spots may exist. Ample sunshine prevails in the region today, allowing temperatures to warm quickly this morning ending any black ice concerns before 11 AM. A secondary cold front pushes through the region this afternoon. Breezy winds behind the front will increase Cold Air Advection in northwest Georgia…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – On Friday, Westside High School and Bibb County Schools announced the hiring of James Harris as the new Seminoles Head football Coach. Harris had been the Defensive Coordinator for Westside, before being promoted to head coach, after the departure of 17-year head coach Shedderick ‘Spoon’ Risper. Harris becomes the third head coach in the Seminoles’…
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Jones County Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 to approve a new text amendment outlining regulations for data centers in the county during a public hearing Thursday. The decision came after residents expressed both support and opposition to potential data center development. Attorney Ken Gerard, assisting the county, explained that the amendment includes input from the…
Credit: Washington County Sheriff’s OfficeWASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Tennille residents, including a Georgia Department of Corrections employee, were arrested following a drug and firearm investigation on Joiner Road, according to separate releases from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. According to the GBI’s Friday release, the Ocmulgee Drug Task Force arrested 34-year-old Quentavious…
Courtesy: NewTown MaconUPDATE (1/16/26): Josh Rogers Way will be unveiled on Wednesday, January 21. According to a news release from NewTown Macon, a news conference and sign unveiling are set for 10 a.m. at the Third Street median between Poplar and Cherry Streets. ORIGINAL STORY (11/18/25): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County commissioners voted Tuesday to name a downtown block…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler visited a Macon manufacturing business Friday to tout the Trump administration’s economic policies’ impact on small manufacturers across the country. “What we see is Made in America, hiring, deregulation, tax cuts, inflation coming down, interest rates coming down, and the entire economic agenda that’s helping great small manufacturers like this that…
Brookdale Resource Center prepares for colder weather (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield) MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As temperatures drop through the weekend and into early next week, area shelters are preparing to help people stay warm during the cold weather. Brookdale Resource Center Executive Director Alison Bender says the center is preparing for colder weather and an increase in visitors. She says…
UPDATE (1/16/26 – 3:25 p.m.): The Houston County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim in Friday’s fatal crash at South Houston Lake Road and Lochlyn Place. According to a news release from the sheriff’s office, the crash happened around 9:50 a.m. and involved a silver Honda Odyssey driven by Linda Reagan of Houston County and a silver 2021 Ram 1500….
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man accused of serving as a driver in a retail theft ring operating across Georgia has been sentenced to jail time for a shoplifting case in Houston County. According to Houston County District Attorney Eric Edwards, Christopher Simpson entered a guilty plea Thursday to theft by shoplifting in a case dating back to fall 2024….
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A teenager charged as an adult in connection with a bathroom assault at Warner Robins High School has been sentenced to felony probation. According to Houston County District Attorney Eric Edwards, Makale Javon Hunter Mitchell entered a guilty plea Thursday to aggravated battery stemming from a February 2024 fight inside a bathroom at the school….
WARNER ROBINS (41NBC/WMGT) – Ahead of the big game, representatives from Walk-On’s in Warner Robins joined 41NBC to discuss what goes into preparing for one of the busiest sports days of the year and to share insight that can help viewers plan food for a crowd, whether they’re hosting at home or heading out. Dave Olson, the restaurant’s general manager,…
(NBC)- Closing out an eventful week on the world stage, President Trump is now in possession of a Nobel Peace Prize — presented to him by Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado. Machado, a Nobel Peace Prize winner herself, said the gesture was meant to recognize what she called the president’s commitment to Venezuela’s freedom. “As a recognition for his…
(LILAMAX)- The United States and Taiwan signed a new trade deal Thursday aimed at strengthening American semiconductor production while lowering tariffs on Taiwanese goods. As part of the agreement, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company will expand its Arizona operations by adding several new factories. The move represents a $250 billion investment in the United States. In exchange, the U.S. is cutting…
(CNN)- Federal prosecutors on Thursday announced criminal charges against more than two dozen people in what they describe as an extensive international game-rigging operation involving college basketball. “We allege an extensive international criminal conspiracy,” said U.S. Attorney David Metcalf. According to the Justice Department, the scheme targeted NCAA Division I men’s basketball games, as well as games in the Chinese…