This week’s 41NBC Band of the Week spotlight shines on the West Laurens High School Raider Brigade. Band Director Richard Hone leads this year’s powerhouse show, “Legends of Rock,” featuring iconic hits from Bon Jovi, Metallica, and more. Hone says the students’ energy, dedication, and love for performing have helped the Raider Brigade deliver electric performances all season long. Congratulations…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The event will take place on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Terminal Station, 200 Cherry Street, downtown Macon, starting at 11 a.m. The nonprofit organization expects to serve even more families and distribute more toys than ever before this year. In addition to a delicious holiday meal, children in the community will receive toys, spreading holiday…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMMGT) – Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful and Keep Warner Robins Beautiful are teaming up for a special community tree giveaway. The event will feature dozens of tree varieties at two convenient locations, giving locals the opportunity to beautify their neighborhoods while supporting the environment. Asha Ellen, Executive Director of Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful, and Tiffany Bowen, Manager of Keep Warner…
Vice President Kamala Harris, Photo Date: 6/19/24MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The event will take place on Tuesday, February 11, 2026, at Macon City Auditorium, in partnership with Books-A-Million. Harris’ book, 107 DAYS, has become one of the defining political books of the year, debuting as a #1 New York Times Bestseller and remaining on the list for 10 consecutive weeks,…
(CNN)- Taylor Swift continues her record-breaking streak, claiming the No. 1 spot on the 2025 Billboard 200 year-end albums chart with “The Life of a Showgirl.” It marks her fifth time topping the annual ranking — the most of any artist. Swift also led the chart last year with “The Tortured Poets Department.” Actor Courtney B. Vance is being recognized…
Tonight we lift up and celebrate Flint Energies Power Lineman of the Week, Jed Merrell, Line Technician with Flint Energies, and high school football lineman Grady Howell, a senior offensive tackle for West Laurens High School. Both linemen bring strength, determination, and heart to everything they do—on and off the field! The 41NBC Lineman of the Week is powered by…
(NBC)- President Trump returned to battleground Pennsylvania overnight for a campaign-style rally centered on the economy — and debuted a new slogan aimed at frustrated voters: “Lower prices, bigger paychecks.” “We’re getting inflation, we’re crushing it,” the president said to cheers, even as recent polling shows many Americans remain unhappy with persistently high prices and skeptical of his progress in…
(LILAMAX)- The Trump administration has taken its final step toward dismantling the Biden-era SAVE student loan repayment plan. Under a proposed settlement, the program would be shut down entirely and millions of borrowers would be redirected into new repayment options that officials say are fully authorized under federal law. The Department of Education argues the change will shift the cost…
(CNN)- Australia has enacted the world’s first nationwide ban preventing children under 16 from using social media platforms — a sweeping move that is igniting international debate about online safety, free speech, and the role of tech companies. The law applies to major platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Snapchat, YouTube, TikTok, Kick, Reddit, Twitch, and X. Companies say they will…
(NBC)- Chaos unfolded at Kentucky State University Monday afternoon after a deadly shooting inside a campus dorm left one person dead and another critically injured. Frankfort Police say the gunfire erupted just after 3 p.m. in a residence hall located in the center of the 1,000-acre campus, home to more than 2,200 students. Emergency radio traffic captured the tense moments…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – On Tuesday night at Weatherspoon Gymnasium, the Warner Robins Demons boys beat the Peach County Trojans 52-44, to improve to a record of 4-4 overall on the season so far. The Demons will play Long County Saturday. Peach County drops to 5-3 on the year as they prepare to face Houston County on Friday…
Photos: Johnson County Sheriff’s OfficeEMANUEL COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 19-year-old man is behind bars after a multi-agency child exploitation investigation led to his arrest in Emanuel County. According to a news release from the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, its deputies, along with the Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, arrested Jacob Fields on Tuesday. He’s…
Donnie Wainwright (BOLO: Taylor County Sheriff’s Office)TAYLOR COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man wanted on multiple charges and is warning the public to stay away from him. In a Facebook post Tuesday night, deputies said Donnie Wainwright is wanted on four counts of entering autos, one count of burglary and five counts…
UPDATE (12/9/25): The Oglethorpe Police Department says two pit bulls connected to the deadly dog attack that killed a man over the weekend have now been taken into custody. A Tuesday night news release said officers received information on Tuesday from Schley County Sheriff Scott Nelson about two pit bulls found roaming in the county. Officers responded and identified the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – More than 400 students at Central Fine Arts and International Baccalaureate High School are taking part in a two-day empowerment experience focused on generative AI. Usher’s New Look, in partnership with IBM, is hosting sessions on December 9 and 10 centered on Creating Your Elevator Pitch Using Generative AI through IBM SkillsBuild. The training is designed…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Several community organizations are coming together for the Clothing the G.A.P. for all Generations, Ages, and People Holiday Drive in Macon. The event will be held Saturday, December 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rosa Jackson Community Center, located at 1211 Maynard Street. The goal is to collect and redistribute free, new to…
Human book chain (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – People in Milledgeville gathered Tuesday to move thousands of books by hand from the Hancock branch to the newly renovated Mary Vinson Memorial Library. Director of libraries for the Middle Georgia Regional Library System Jennifer Lautzenheiser says they are thrilled so many community members came out to help. “It is incorporating…
(CNN)- Scammers posing as major music stars are increasingly targeting fans with fake tickets, bogus merchandise, and fraudulent livestreams, according to a new study by social media security company Spikerz, reported by Billboard. The report finds that Taylor Swift fans, or “Swifties,” are frequent targets—falling victim to counterfeit ticket sales and fake merch sites. Scammers also create clone accounts of…
(LILAMAX)- Waymo has crossed 450,000 weekly paid rides, according to a letter from investor Tiger Global obtained by CNBC. That number marks a sharp rise from 250,000 weekly rides in April, as the Alphabet-owned robotaxi company continues to separate itself from competitors. Waymo remains well ahead of Tesla, which is still running limited autonomous ride-hailing pilots in Austin and the…
(NBC)-President Donald Trump is preparing to deliver a major speech on the economy today in battleground Pennsylvania—an issue central to his reelection campaign. It comes as a series of recent polls, including a new Gallup survey, show only 36% of Americans are satisfied with his handling of the economy. Trump continues to argue that he “inherited a mess,” placing blame…
(NBC)- Multiple videos obtained by 11Alive show Waymo self-driving cars illegally passing stopped Atlanta Public Schools buses — even with stop signs extended and lights flashing. The district has reported six violations so far, prompting growing concern in Georgia and beyond. Similar incidents in Austin, Texas, have triggered federal scrutiny as Waymo continues expanding its autonomous fleet across the country….
(LILAMAX)- Paramount has launched a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery after the company chose Netflix as its preferred buyer. Paramount has now offered billions more than Netflix and says it will also take on the cable networks Netflix did not want. By going directly to shareholders, Paramount is bypassing Warner Bros. Discovery’s board in an aggressive attempt to…
(CNN)- The Federal Reserve is opening a two-day meeting today, and the outcome could directly affect the cost of mortgages, auto loans, credit cards and other borrowing for millions of Americans. The Fed is widely expected to announce a quarter-point cut to the federal funds rate tomorrow — a small adjustment, but one that typically puts downward pressure on interest…
(NBC) A dramatic rescue in the Florida Everglades was caught on camera as a father and son were hoisted to safety after becoming stranded in a remote wildlife preserve. Body-camera video shows deputies spotting the pair after they called 911 for help, waving their hands to signal the aviation unit overhead. “My 4-wheeler ran out of gas, we got stuck…