We are now nine days away from the start of the 2026 baseball season, as the Braves will start against Kansas City next Friday at Truist Park. Looking forward to that, of course. And we are seeing very good signs down in spring training. Now, look, there is always a disclaimer with this comment that it is spring training, but…
WILKINSON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Dublin man and former Wilkinson County High School JROTC teacher has been arrested following an investigation into allegations involving a student, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The GBI said in a news release Wednesday that 41-year-old Cliffton Alan Bryant is charged with electronically furnishing obscene materials to minors and improper sexual contact…
BUTLER, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Butler man has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of child molestation following two separate investigations, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The GBI said in a news release Wednesday 66-year-old William Robert Busbee is charged with five counts of child molestation. Agents say the first investigation began October 30, 2024, after the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A bill aimed at increasing mental health awareness among students is gaining support at the state capitol. House Bill 1045, known as the You Are Not Alone Awareness Act, would require public schools to place the 988 suicide and crisis hotline number on student ID badges. State Representative Tangie Herring says the goal is to make…
PETA2 visits MGA (PHOTO: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – peta2, an offshoot of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) aimed at reaching young people, according to their website, brought what they call an abduction simulator to Middle Georgia State University Wednesday. The experience used virtual reality to mimic what lab animals go through. Tour administrator Makayla Hooper says…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – From major tax rebates to new business investments and community initiatives, here’s a roundup of the latest news making headlines across Georgia this month. Governor Brian Kemp proposes new tax rebates for Georgians Governor Brian Kemp has announced a new round of one-time tax rebates that could return more than $1 billion to Georgia taxpayers, pending…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman is in stable condition after being shot Tuesday night in Macon, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say the call came into the Macon-Bibb E911 Center at 7:49 p.m. reporting a shooting in the 5000 block of Shirley Court. That’s in a neighborhood near Mercer University Drive. When deputies got there, they…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new space designed just for kids is now open at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital in Macon. The playroom was funded by local Chick-fil-A operators through the Cookies for Kids campaign. The effort turns everyday purchases into something meaningful for families across Middle Georgia. Hospital leaders say the room is meant…
(LILAMAX)- A growing number of TSA agents are calling out of work as the government funding fight continues to impact airport operations across the country. Roughly 10% of Transportation Security Administration screeners missed shifts Monday — the highest rate since the partial government shutdown began, according to officials. The staffing shortages are causing long security lines at major airports. The…
(CNN)- A dramatic swing in weather is gripping the United States, as parts of the West face an unusually early and intense heat wave—while the Midwest and East Coast continue digging out from a destructive winter storm. In California, temperatures are soaring to levels more typical of late spring or even summer. Cities like Los Angeles are already feeling the…
(NBC)- Air raid sirens echoing across Israel underscore the rising toll of the escalating conflict, as a deadly missile strike hit central Israel this morning amid intensifying fighting in the region. The Trump administration is now ramping up military operations aimed at weakening Iranian capabilities and securing the critical Strait of Hormuz — a key global oil shipping route that…
Well, the Atlanta Hawks did it. 124 – 112 win on Monday night over the Orlando Magic. And any questions about whether or not the Hawks could beat a good and winning team were answered as they dominated that game. They were up by as many as 29 points, wound up winning by 12 only because they let up off…
Credit: Twiggs County Sheriff’s OfficeJEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Dozens of arrests were made during a weekend DUI enforcement operation in Twiggs CountY. In a news release Tuesday, the sheriff’s office said “Operation Wrong Exit” was held on March 13 and 14 with the goal of removing impaired drivers from the road and reducing crashes, injuries and fatalities. According to the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Andrea Cooke is leading in the special election for the Macon-Bibb County Commission District 5 seat, but a runoff remains possible as provisional ballots are still being reviewed. According to Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections Supervisor Tom Gillon, Cooke has received 523 votes, accounting for 49.53% of the vote. Edward Foster is in second with 205…
Michael And Ashley Dorough (Credit: Jones County Sheriff’s Office)GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office deputy and his wife have been arrested on multiple charges following an investigation by the Jones County Sheriff’s Office. According to a Jones County Sheriff’s Office Facebook post Tuesday, its investigators, with assistance from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, arrested Sgt. Michael Scott…
Storm damage repair scams (PHOTO: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Better Business Bureau of Central Georgia is urging the public to exercise caution when hiring a contractor to repair damages following recent storms in our area. Jason Blankenship, Vice President of The Better Business Bureau of Central Georgia, says you shouldn’t act under pressure. He says you should never…
EF-0 tornado path through North Macon Monday morningMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Monday morning’s severe storms brought an EF-0 tornado through parts of North Macon. The tornado first touched down just to the north of Vista Circle in Macon, tracking northeast. It would pass through a few neighborhoods along this track, damaging several homes. Some streets crossed include Inglewood Place, Marjorie…
Bibb county Fire dept. push-in (PHOTO: 41NBC/ Bre’Anna Sheffield)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Fire department officially welcomed eight new fire engines into service during a traditional push-in ceremony on Tuesday. The new engines will be placed into service at stations 5, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 17 and 18. Fire Chief Shane Edwards says the trucks are strengthening…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Daybreak has announced the total raised during its annual Sleepout event, revealing that the organization brought in $322,663 to support its efforts. Leaders with the organization say they are thankful for everyone who participated and donated, helping make this year’s event a success. Supporters say the impact of Daybreak goes beyond immediate needs, offering resources that…
(Image Credit: The Salvation Army)MARSHALVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Salvation Army assisted residents in Marshallville after an EF2 tornado caused significant damage early Thursday morning. According to the National Weather Service, the tornado touched down near Marshallville at approximately 6:41 a.m., with winds estimated between 110 and 115 miles per hour. The storm carved a path nearly five miles long and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Crimestoppers works with local law enforcement agencies and media partners across the region, offering anonymous tips and potential cash rewards for information that leads to arrests. The following individuals are wanted: Christopher J. Watkins, 21, is wanted by the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office for a Superior Court violation of probation, with the original charge listed as…
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, March 9 and Friday, March 13. Understanding the scores Scores 69 and below (unsatisfactory): Highlighted in red. Scores 70-99 (satisfactory): Displayed in black. Scores of 100 (perfect):…
Well, it’s been a while since we’ve been able to say this, but tonight in Atlanta, a really big game for the Atlanta Hawks. No joke. It’s a big game between the Hawks and the Orlando Magic. Now here’s the situation. The Hawks have won nine games in a row. Their longest win streak in the last 11 seasons. They…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Storms and tornado warnings moved through Middle Georgia Monday morning, leaving damage in several areas including Baldwin County and Macon. In Baldwin County, a tree fell through a home just two days after the family living there moved in. Patricia Msezane said she was not home when the storm hit, but her child’s father and her…