Mary Vin
Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

Renovated Mary Vinson Memorial Library opens in Milledgeville

Officials say the renovated library now offers expanded space, technology and services for the community.
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

Mary Vinson Memorial Library back opened (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After more than 40 years of serving the Milledgeville community, the Mary Vinson Memorial Library has reopened following a major renovation aimed at meeting modern needs. Several Milledgeville residents, along with local and state officials, gathered Tuesday to celebrate the library’s renovations. After months of reconstruction and planning,…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Inmate injured in fight inside Bibb County jail

Deputies say it happened Monday afternoon.
Tucker Sargent,

FileMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An inmate was injured during a fight inside the Bibb County jail Monday afternoon and was taken to a hospital for treatment. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, it happened just before 5 p.m. Deputies say inmates were involved in a “physical altercation” that led to one of them receiving non-life-threatening injuries. The sheriff’s office…

Crimestoppers Seeking Man Wanted For Aggravated Assault In Crawford County
Crime, Featured, Local News

Crimestoppers seeking man wanted for aggravated assault in Crawford County

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of these individuals is asked to call Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68-CRIME (1-877-682-7463).
Keenan Gibson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crime Stoppers is spotlighting five individuals wanted by law enforcement agencies across Middle Georgia as part of its weekly effort to encourage community involvement in locating fugitives. Crime Stoppers partners with media outlets and law enforcement agencies in eight Middle Georgia counties, offering anonymous rewards for tips that lead to arrests. The following individuals…
Across the Nation, Featured

Tensions rise in Venezuela as Maduro pleads not guilty in U.S. court

Fresh tensions are flaring in Venezuela after overnight gunfire was reported in the capital city of Caracas.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)-Fresh tensions are flaring in Venezuela after overnight gunfire was reported in the capital city of Caracas, raising new concerns about stability following the removal of the country’s longtime leader. Two White House officials tell NBC News the Trump administration is closely monitoring the situation and emphasized that the United States was not involved in the overnight violence. Meanwhile, in…
Across the Nation, Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Chevron holds edge in Venezuela as Dow hits record high

Analysts say Chevron currently holds a strategic advantage as the only major U.S. oil company still operating in Venezuela.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Global markets are weighing major developments in energy, travel, and consumer sectors as investors digest political uncertainty abroad and strong gains on Wall Street. Analysts say Chevron currently holds a strategic advantage as the only major U.S. oil company still operating in Venezuela. However, experts warn that restoring Venezuela’s oil industry to its peak production of roughly 3.5 million…
Across the Nation, Featured, Health

Health experts raise concerns over changes to U.S. childhood vaccine schedule

Health experts are raising concerns after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced plans to change the nation’s childhood vaccination schedule.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Health experts are raising concerns after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced plans to change the nation’s childhood vaccination schedule. Dr. Sean O’Leary, chair of the Committee on Infectious Diseases at the American Academy of Pediatrics, said the changes were announced by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. earlier this week. “Today, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy announced…
Featured, Georgia News

Target parking spot dispute turns deadly in Savannah

Savannah police say the shooting happened Sunday afternoon around 4 p.m. after an argument over a parking space.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Shoppers say there was plenty of parking outside a Target store along Abercorn Street — a detail that has left many struggling to understand how a deadly shooting unfolded there over the weekend. Savannah police say the shooting happened Sunday afternoon around 4 p.m. after an argument over a parking space. When officers arrived, they found a man suffering…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Deputies investigating Monday night armed robbery at Macon convenience store

Deputies say the robbery happened Monday night at Broadway Mini Mart on Broadway.
Tucker Sargent,

Credit: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Deputies are investigating a commercial armed robbery after they say three suspects robbed a convenience store in Macon Monday night. According to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release, it happened at Broadway Mini Mart, located at 4205 Broadway, just before 8:30 p.m. According to the sheriff’s office, two armed suspects entered…

Bs Report: Falcons Clean House
Sports

B.S. Report: Bill Shanks examines Falcons firings, leadership reset

Bill Shanks says the Falcons are reshaping their leadership structure after a consulting review.
Bill Shanks, David Tufts,

A couple of months ago, Falcons owner Arthur Blank employed a consulting firm to come in and give an honest opinion about the Atlanta Falcons. Now, a lot of people will say, well, why did he do that? Well, that allows Arthur Blank to take the personal side out of it. We all know that he like Reggie Morris and…
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…

Matt Moulton
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…