Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Gas spill shuts down several roads in Monroe County

Emergency officials say crews are working to clean the spill and reopen roads.
Tucker Sargent,

MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A gas spill shut down several roads in Monroe County Monday night, leading to several road closures. According to Facebook posts from Monroe County Emergency Management Agency and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, High Falls Road near the BP (formerly Sunoco) was closed because of a gas spill just before 8:30 p.m. Portions of Buck…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Mayor Pro Tem Seth Clark steps down from Macon-Bibb commission

Clark says he plans to share more details about his next steps in the coming days.
Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (1/12/26): Seth Clark announced Monday he plans to run for Georgia lieutenant governor. ORIGINAL STORY (1/5/26): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County Commissioner and Mayor Pro Tem Seth Clark announced Monday that he is resigning from the Macon-Bibb County Commission. According to a public Facebook post and accompanying video he shared, Clark said he made the decision to step…

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Featured, Local News, Washington County

Man arrested in Washington County after multi-agency chase involving stolen truck

Deputies say the chase ended Monday night on Mills Lindsey School Road.
Tucker Sargent,

Credit; Washington County Sheriff’s OfficeSANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Deputies arrested a 34-year-old Warthen man Monday night after a multi-agency chase involving a stolen truck ended in Washington County. According to a Washington County Sheriff’s Office news release, deputies received notification earlier Monday of a vehicle pursuit involving a stolen truck that entered Washington County from Milledgeville. Deputies assisted in the…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Houston County Sheriff Matt Moulton reflects on first year in office

Moulton says teamwork, accountability and community trust remain top priorities.
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

Houston County Sheriff reflects on first year in office (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston County Sheriff Matt Moulton says his first year in office has been a journey of commitment, growth and learning as he continues his decades-long career in law enforcement. Sheriff Moulton says after 31 years in law enforcement, the transition into his new role…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Houston County breaks ground on new emergency management facility

County leaders say the facility will improve access to supplies during emergencies.
Gena Tripp,

HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston County leaders say a new emergency management storage facility will give crews quicker access to critical supplies when emergencies happen across the county and the state. County leaders, public safety officials and community partners gathered for a groundbreaking at the site near Lake Joy Road on Monday. The facility is being funded through the…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Staying warm and mostly cloudy Tuesday

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will remain well above average as stubborn cloud cover hangs around Tuesday. This Evening Cloud cover was expected to break up this afternoon around Middle Georgia, however that has not been the case for most of the region. A bit more breakup may happen through the evening however, leading to a partly cloudy night overall….

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Featured, Recall Watch List

Food recalls issued for quiche, sausage and breaded chicken

The recalls involve products flagged for inspection issues, possible contamination and allergen mislabeling.
Fiona King,

Courtesy: USDAMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A series of food recalls are making headlines this week, prompting consumers across the country to check their refrigerators and freezers for potentially dangerous products. The recalls range from allergy risks to contamination concerns, with thousands of pounds of food flagged by the USDA and manufacturers. Maître Saladier Inc. recalls Lorraine Quiche over missing inspection…
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Two injured after shots fired into vehicle at Warner Robins McDonald’s

Police say the shooting happened Sunday evening at a McDonald’s on Watson Boulevard.
Tucker Sargent,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people were injured after shots were fired into a vehicle at a McDonald’s drive-through in Warner Robins Sunday night. According to a Warner Robins Police Department news release, officers responded to reports of shots fired around 6:03 p.m. at the McDonald’s located at 1869 Watson Boulevard. Police say the victims, a 40-year-old woman and…
Across the Nation, Featured

Lawmakers demand answers after Trump-led operation in Venezuela

President Donald Trump is facing growing questions from lawmakers in both parties as details emerge about the U.S. operation that led to the removal and arrest of Venezuela’s longtime leader
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- President Donald Trump is facing growing questions from lawmakers in both parties as details emerge about the U.S. operation that led to the removal and arrest of Venezuela’s longtime leader, Nicolás Maduro. For weeks, the Trump administration had been escalating pressure on Venezuela. Now, some Democratic lawmakers are accusing the White House of misleading Congress about its ultimate objectives,…
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Markets react to Maduro’s removal as airlines resume Caribbean flights

Global markets are reacting to major political, economic, and consumer developments as investors digest the fallout from the removal of Venezuela’s longtime leader
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Global markets are reacting to major political, economic, and consumer developments as investors digest the fallout from the removal of Venezuela’s longtime leader and other headline-making moves at the start of the new trading week. Investors, particularly in the oil sector, are closely watching developments following the removal of Nicolás Maduro as leader of Venezuela. The country holds roughly…
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…