MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – . This Evening and Tonight It’s been a mostly cloudy day to end the work week however rain has been hard to come by through the afternoon. A few showers will be possible through the evening however more widespread rain will enter Georgia heading into tonight. This activity is mainly expected to impact northern GA however…
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…
(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…
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, 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…
(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…
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…
(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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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 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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- As people across Middle Georgia finalize their New Year’s Eve plans, several venues in Warner Robins are preparing to stay open late and welcome guests ringing in 2026. Rigby’s Entertainment Complex and Gracie’s Rooftop are among the locations hosting celebrations, offering food, drinks, and a festive atmosphere for those looking to celebrate locally. Gracie Preston Rigby,…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Perry Buzzard Drop returns to Historic Downtown Perry on New Year’s Eve, December 31, with festivities beginning at 8:00 p.m. The annual celebration features live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and a midnight countdown to welcome 2026. This year’s event includes a kiddie countdown at 9:00 p.m., giving families with younger children a chance to celebrate early….
(NBC)- Members of Congress are demanding answers from President Donald Trump after he confirmed the United States carried out a land-based strike inside Venezuela — a move that has sparked bipartisan concern on Capitol Hill. Representative Debbie Dingell of Michigan called the action a potential act of war and said Congress should have been consulted before any such operation took…
(LILAMAX)- Warner Bros. Discovery is expected to once again reject a takeover bid from Paramount Skydance, according to a new report from Bloomberg. Sources say the Warner Bros. board remains unconvinced by the offer, which has not increased since it was first presented and was previously deemed inferior to a competing proposal from Netflix. Executives are reportedly concerned about Paramount’s…
(CNN)- 4-month-old baby from Acworth is fighting for his life after contracting multiple respiratory illnesses during a surge of flu cases across Georgia. Oliver, whose family asked that his last name not be used, was rushed to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital after developing a fever on Christmas. What started as a mild illness quickly escalated into a medical emergency. “They put…