MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia will see isolated storms through the late afternoon and evening, cooling off areas that see the activity. This Evening It’s been another hot afternoon around Middle Georgia under partly cloudy skies. Close to a third of the region saw heat indexes reach into the triple digits. Expect the wind to remain relatively calm with…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A local man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges stemming from a deadly domestic dispute that left his girlfriend’s father dead. Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney Anita Howard announced Tuesday that Terrance Williams, 28, entered a guilty plea to voluntary manslaughter and possession of a firearm during the commission of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –As Middle Georgians spend more time outdoors this summer, a local physician is urging caution when it comes to two often-overlooked hazards: ticks and snakes. “Ticks, you need to be wary of them because they carry lots of diseases,” said Dr. Nicholas Michalakis, an internal medicine resident at Piedmont Macon. He explained that in the Middle Georgia…
Juneteenth Freedom Day Flag, Photo Date: 06/19/2023HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Communities across the country are preparing to celebrate freedom this week in honor of Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Lynn Johnson, president and CEO of the Hawkinsville-Pulaski Chamber of Commerce, and Freddie Yates with Hawkinsville Unity joined 41NBC to explain how local…
(LILAMAX)- The Federal Reserve kicks off a two-day policy meeting today, where officials will review inflation trends, economic data, and geopolitical developments. While interest rate cuts will be discussed, economists widely expect the Fed to hold steady for now—despite pressure from President Trump to lower rates. A pause means short-term interest rates, including those for credit cards and auto loans,…
(CNN)-President Donald Trump abruptly departed the G7 summit in Canada, citing urgent national security matters related to Iran and its escalating conflict with Israel. “I have to be back, very important,” Trump said as he left the summit. According to the White House, the president is meeting with national security staff in the Situation Room to address developments in the…
(CNN)- Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson are turning heads—and bringing the laughs—in the first full trailer for The Naked Gun. The reboot of the 1988 comedy classic is set to hit theaters this August, with Neeson starring as Frank Drebin, Jr., the son of the incompetent cop originally played by Leslie Nielsen. In the music world, Sabrina Carpenter has scored…
(Update) 6/17/2025 5:10 p.m. – One of the men wanted for a fatal shooting in Dublin is now in custody. D’Anglo Martin has turned himself in, according to the Dublin Police Department. (Update) 6/17/2025- Dublin police have now identified two suspects wanted in connection to the shooting that claimed the life of 31-year-old Jaquan Marquis Coney. According to the Dublin Police Department,…
(Photo Credit: Fiona King /41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – On June 10, Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller announced new initiatives to improve conditions inside the Bibb County jail. Mayor Miller stated a 30-day audit will identify 150 inmates at the jail who’ve been charged with nonviolent offenses, and deemed not to be a threat to public safety. Sheriff David Davis stressed…
DAVISBORO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A total of five suspects are in custody after the Washington County Sheriff’s Office says it made arrests in two contraband drops. Sheriff Joel Cochran says deputies were made aware of a man on prison grounds on June 14, around 2:30 a.m. When deputies responded to the area, they found the man walking in a driveway next…
TENNILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran, so deputies are investigating that left one person injured. According to a post on the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, Sheriff Cochran says emergency personnel responded to a late Saturday night/early Sunday morning shooting in downtown Tennille on Central Avenue at an event center. He says witnesses stated a large fight broke…
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Two people were taken into custody on Saturday afternoon in Montezuma after a police chase ended in a crash and search. According to the Montezuma Police Department, an officer stopped a car on Vienna Road for a Window Tint Violation. The officer says during the stop the driver sped off, but crashed shortly after the vehicle hit…
Courtesy: Dublin Police Department(UPDATE) 06/17/2025 – Dublin police have arrested 50-year-old Edward Johnson in connection with the death of Pam Rozier. Johnson is charged with murder, according to the police department. DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Dublin Police Department along with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the death of a woman. According to Dublin Police Chief Keith Moon, officers…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rain odds across Middle Georgia will be lower this week, however as a result more summer heat will be present. This Evening A partly cloudy afternoon will see many of those clouds clear out through this evening and into tonight. A couple of isolated showers and storms are possible, however most of the region will stay…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sgt. Greg Thomas of Macon Regional Crimestoppers appeared on 41Today to highlight five wanted suspects and share the organization’s word of the day. Crimestoppers partners with media outlets, police departments and law enforcement agencies across eight Middle Georgia counties to offer anonymous rewards for tips that lead to arrests. The following individuals are currently wanted: Reese, Angela M,…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a community blood drive on Friday, June 20. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the medical center’s auditorium and is open to the public. While walk-ins are welcome, officials encourage donors to schedule an appointment in…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41nbc/WMGT) – Monroe County deputies responded to a report of a possible drowning at a residence off Gose Road on Saturday, just before 5 p.m. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, CPR was being performed on a 2-year-old child when deputies arrived. The child was transported to a local hospital and later pronounced dead. Initial reports from…
(NBC)- President Donald Trump turned his focus to the global stage today, arriving in Canada for the Group of Seven summit amid growing fears of an escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. Speaking to reporters, Trump acknowledged the rising hostilities but remained cautiously optimistic. “Sometimes they have to fight it out,” the president said. “But we’re going to see what…
(CNN)- The live-action version of How to Train Your Dragon is proving to be a global box office success. While writer-director Dean DeBlois created the original animated trilogy, this marks his first live-action feature. He says he personally pushed to direct the adaptation, telling the studio: “I know this world, I know where the heart is. So if you’re going…
(LILAMAX)- A growing number of high school graduates are choosing technical schools, apprenticeships, and bootcamps over traditional two- or four-year colleges. The shift comes amid rising student debt and expanded incentives for vocational education. New survey data from the nonprofit American Student Assistance reveals that nearly half of teens—45%—are not interested in attending college. Fourteen percent say they plan to…
(CNN)-As tensions escalate between Israel and Iran, Americans may soon feel the impact at the gas pump. According to analysts, the rising conflict is sending oil prices soaring, and that could lead to a spike of more than 30 cents per gallon in U.S. gas prices by the Fourth of July. “Any kind of conflict going on in the Middle…
(Photo Credit: Fiona King /41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Despite bracing hot temperatures and a downpour of rain, hundreds gathered in downtown Macon and Warner Robins for the “No Kings” rally on Saturday. Protestors united to rally against the Trump administration’s controversial policies. In downtown Macon crowds chanted and cheered, with vehicles passing by honking in support. The atmosphere was filled with…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As food prices continue to climb, thousands of families across Middle Georgia received help Friday through Atrium Health Navicent’s annual community food drive. Lashauna Hunt, Community Health Supervisor for Atrium Health Navicent, says this is the fourth year of the drive, and the mission remains the same. “I think it says we care,” Hunt said. “We…
Photo: Jones County Sheriff’s OfficeJONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a woman who may be in the area after last being seen in Maryland. According to a news release from Sheriff Butch Reece, Lasia Washington is about 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighs 120 pounds and has black…