Featured, Georgia News

Georgia teen critically hurt in skiing accident

Tami Slipsager says her 18-year-old son, Ayden, was critically injured in a skiing accident on December 17
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- “No mother should ever get the call that I got.” That’s how Tami Slipsager describes the moment her family’s life changed forever. Slipsager says her 18-year-old son, Ayden, was critically injured in a skiing accident on December 17 in Keystone. Ayden, a freshman from Georgia, had been skiing with Slipsager’s husband and a friend for two days when the…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Man dies after being struck by trash truck in Macon

Deputies say it happened Saturday morning at the intersection of Hartley Avenue and Ridge Avenue.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man has died after being struck by a vehicle Saturday morning, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Hartley Avenue and Ridge Avenue at 10:14 a.m. Investigators say the driver of a 2022 Mack Terrapro was reversing when a…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Three teens arrested after scooter thefts, vehicle shooting in Lake Wildwood

Deputies say the incidents happened early on December 29 on Abilene Trail and Greentree Parkway.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has arrested three teenagers after a theft and a shooting during the early morning hours of December 29. According to a news release, deputies were called to a home in the 1300 block of Abilene Trail just before 5 a.m. to investigate a reported theft. Deputies say two masked males walked…

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Deputies say person of interest in Shurling Drive shooting acted in self defense

Bibb County deputies were called to the scene around 3:40 Friday afternoon.
Finn Balfour, Tucker Sargent,

Credit: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE (1/3/26): Bibb County deputies say a person of interest connected to Friday’s shooting on Shurling Drive voluntarily identified himself and was determined to not be the “primary aggressor” after speaking with investigators. Deputies say the investigation, including a review of video surveillance, revealed the reported victim “was discovered to be the primary aggressor in the incident…

Bs Report: Two Bad Games
Sports

B.S. Report: Bill Shanks breaks down Georgia’s Sugar Bowl loss to Ole Miss

Bill Shanks says Ole Miss execution and late-game decisions defined the Sugar Bowl outcome.
Bill Shanks, David Tufts,

Well, if you’ve been around a Georgia fan today, you probably have seen a frown or a little bit of a scorn face. After last night’s Georgia loss to Ole Miss in the Sugar Bowl 39, their 34. It is never fun to lose, that is for sure. And especially if you believe your team has a good chance of…

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Bibb County, Featured, Health, Health & Fitness, Local News

Macon gym owner shares advice as New Year fitness goals begin

A Macon gym owner says realistic goals and consistency help people stay on track with fitness resolutions.
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

Working out for the new year (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT-DT) – Just two days into the new year, many people are already putting their resolutions into action, with fitness topping the list for many Middle Georgians. The owner of MAC Functional Training in Macon, Catalina Lopez, says joining a gym in the new year is a great start. “There’s…
Across the Nation, Featured

President Trump pushes back on health questions as new year brings policy shifts and global tensions

President Donald Trump is pushing back against growing speculation about his health and age, as questions mount during the early days of the new year.
41NBC Web Producer,

(NBC)- President Donald Trump is pushing back against growing speculation about his health and age, as questions mount during the early days of the new year. In a new interview with The Wall Street Journal, the president addressed recent concerns, including speculation surrounding medical tests and images showing bruising on his hands. Trump said the scan he underwent in October…

Gunfire Hits Warner Robins Home Man Arrested
Crime, Featured, Houston County, Local News

Gunfire hits Warner Robins home, man arrested

Officers were called around 3:21 a.m. Wednesday.
Finn Balfour,

Credit: Houston County Sheriff’s OfficeWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An 18-year-old has been arrested after gunfire broke out near a Warner Robins home. According to the Warner Robins Police Department, officers were called around 3:21 a.m. Thursday about shots fired. When they arrived, they found that a home in the 600 block of Kelly Street had been hit by a…

Atlanta Journal Constitution Publishes Final Print Edition After 157 Years
Featured, Georgia News

Atlanta Journal-Constitution publishes final print edition after 157 years

Atlanta Journal-Constitution publishes final print edition after 157 years
41NBC Web Producer,

ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN)- After 157 years, Atlanta’s flagship newspaper has stopped its printing presses. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution published its final print edition Wednesday, marking the end of an era for one of the South’s oldest newspapers. The publication will continue to be available online. A familiar routine, one last time For delivery driver David Neeley, the day began like many…
Around the World, Featured

Deadly fire devastates Swiss ski resort during New Year’s celebration

A Swiss ski community is mourning after a deadly fire tore through a bar at a luxury resort during New Year’s celebrations, killing dozens and injuring more than 100 people.
41NBC Web Producer,

(CNN)- A Swiss ski community is mourning after a deadly fire tore through a bar at a luxury resort during New Year’s celebrations, killing dozens and injuring more than 100 people. Officials say the fire broke out inside a bar at the resort as crowds gathered to ring in the new year. Authorities have not yet confirmed what sparked the…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Second arrest made in New Year’s Day shooting at Macon gas station

Deputies say a 27-year-old man was found shot outside a Shell gas station Thursday afternoon. Two people now face charges.
Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (1/2/26): Bibb County deputies say they’ve made a second arrest in connection with a deadly shooting Thursday at a gas station. According to an update, 25-year-old Desmond Dewayne Hill was taken into custody at River Bend Apartments on Thursday, along with Malik Harris. Harris was originally charged with a December 23 homicide on Pio Nono Avenue, but deputies later…
Across the Nation, Featured

New laws take effect nationwide as 2026 begins

As the new year begins, a wave of new laws is taking effect across the country, impacting everything from social media use to healthcare and education.
41NBC Web Producer,

(NBC)- As the new year begins, a wave of new laws is taking effect across the country, impacting everything from social media use to healthcare and education. In Virginia, new restrictions are now in place limiting how much time children can spend on social media. Platforms are required to verify users’ ages and cap screen time for anyone under 16…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb County deputies investigating armed robbery at Citi Trends

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that took place Tuesday evening at a Citi Trends store on Pio Nono Avenue.
41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT-DT)-  The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that took place Tuesday evening at a Citi Trends store on Pio Nono Avenue. Deputies say the robbery occurred just before 6:30 p.m. on December 31, 2025, at the store located at 3880 Pio Nono Avenue. According to investigators, a male suspect entered the business and demanded…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin welcomes first baby of 2026

Hospital marks new year with birth of first baby of 2026 in Milledgeville
Tucker Sargent,

Credit: Atrium Health NavicentMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin welcomed its first baby of 2026 on New Year’s Day. According to a news release, baby Siari was born at 9:40 a.m. Thursday at Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin. She weighed 5 pounds, 14.7 ounces and measured 18.5 inches long. Her parents are Samone Smith and Marquivious Rogers. Hospital officials…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Arrest made in south Macon hotel shooting that killed 26-year-old

Deputies say a 28-year-old man is charged with murder following a shooting at an Economy Hotel on Pio Nono Avenue.
Clayton Poulnott, Tucker Sargent, Keenan Gibson,

Malik Demon Harris (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (1/1/26): Deputies say Malik Harris is also charged with a homicide on New Year’s Day. UPDATE (1/1/26): Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators have arrested a suspect in connection with a deadly shooting on Pio Nono Avenue on December 23. Deputies say 28-year-old Malik Harris was taken into custody just before 5:30 p.m….

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Warner Robins hospital welcomes first baby of the new year

Baby girl Blakely was born just after midnight on New Year’s Day.
Tucker Sargent,

Credit: Emory HealthcareWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Emory Healthcare is celebrating the first baby born in 2026 at its Warner Robins hospital. Baby girl Blakely was born at 2:06 a.m. on New Year’s Day. Blakely weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces and measured 18 inches long. She arrived slightly earlier than her expected due date. Her parents, Ashley and Brandon, say…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

Milledgeville police stop contraband drone drop on New Year’s Eve

Police say officers made DUI and drug arrests and seized a contraband drone during overnight patrols.
Tucker Sargent,

Credit: Milledgeville Police DepartmentMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Milledgeville police say New Year’s Eve passed without any major incidents across the city. According to a social media post from Milledgeville Police Department, officers maintained a proactive presence throughout the night and into the early morning hours. During that time, the post says officers made several arrests related to driving under the…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb County Sheriff outlines jail expansion timeline, leadership shift in 2026

Sheriff David Davis says the jail expansion is expected to become visible by spring 2026.
41NBC Web Producer, Fiona King,

Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Big changes are coming to the Bibb County Jail in 2026, including new leadership and the start of a long-planned jail expansion. Bibb County Sheriff David Davis says the jail’s commander retired at the end of December, and a new commander is expected to be announced soon. Davis says preparations are already underway…

Macon observes final day of Kwanzaa
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon observes final day of Kwanzaa

Community members gathered at Homeland Village to observe Imani, the seventh principle of Kwanzaa.
Gena Tripp,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Community members gathered at Homeland Village Thursday to mark the final day of Kwanzaa. Participants spent time praying and meditating, focused on Imani, the seventh principle of the holiday. Fadil Muhammad, co-founder of The Kwanzaa Cultural Access Center Torchlight, said Imani focuses on faith. He says it’s not just about faith in God. Imani includes faith…

Bs Report: Ole Miss Vs Georgia
Local Sports, Sports

BS Report: Ole Miss VS Georgia

David Tufts,

So here we are on New Year’s Eve, and I hope everybody will have a safe and healthy New Year’s Eve tonight. But we are getting close to the game on Thursday from New Orleans with Georgia and Ole Miss, a rematch of what happened a couple of months ago. Of course, a lot’s changed for both teams in those…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Conditions remain chilly and dry heading into firework shows tonight

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dew points will stay below 25 degrees tonight meaning conditions will be favorable for fires to start if some fireworks go awry. This Evening and Tonight   It’s been a clear afternoon around Middle Georgia with high temperatures staying a few degrees below average. Another cold night is expected with temperatures likely to be in the…

Family physician shares weight loss tips for 2026
Bibb County, Featured, Health, Health & Fitness, Local News

Family physician shares weight loss tips for 2026

Doctor Nisarg Patel says obesity is a common struggle across the country.
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

Weight loss in the new year (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Losing weight is one of the top new year’s resolutions, and a local doctor is sharing some tips for reaching that goal. Dr. Nisar Patel, family medical physician at Piedmont Primary Care, says obesity is a common struggle across the country. “Obesity is something more than 40% of…

Thousands expected downtown for Perry’s annual Buzzard Drop
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Thousands expected downtown for Perry’s annual Buzzard Drop

The downtown celebration draws thousands each year and continues to grow as a signature Perry tradition.
Gena Tripp,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – For the past 13 years, the Buzzard Drop has marked the start of the New Year in Perry, becoming one of the city’s most anticipated annual traditions. The event, created by the city of Perry and the Chamber of Commerce, was designed to celebrate something unique to the community, Perry’s location along the buzzard migration path….