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Annual MLK march unites Macon-Bibb community at City Hall

Marchers gathered at four locations before uniting downtown for a rally honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

January 19, 2026

Gena Tripp,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The community gathered across Macon-Bibb County Monday morning for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. March, honoring Dr. King’s legacy through unity, reflection, and service. Participants assembled at four locations throughout the county. From there, the groups made their way toward City Hall. Attendees say the march serves as both a moment of reflection and a reminder…

Alpha Phi Alpha chapter hosts 29th annual MLK scholarship luncheon

Community members gathered to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and support youth scholarships

January 19, 2026

Gena Tripp,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Local community members gathered to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., while also supporting future leaders during the 29th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Luncheon. The Gamma Sigma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, hosted the event as part of the Walden Ingram Foundation. The luncheon focuses on awarding scholarships…

Milledgeville residents want action over speeding issues on neighborhood street

Residents say fast-moving traffic has made the neighborhood unsafe for children, pedestrians and pets.

January 19, 2026

Bre'Anna Sheffield,

Milledgeville residents complain about speeders (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Residents along Old Mill Court Road in Milledgeville say speeding vehicles are creating dangerous conditions in their neighborhood, leaving families worried about safety and demanding action from city leaders. Resident Taleija Bennerson says for months, she and her neighbors have watched cars race through the area, making it unsafe…

Phone chargers, lanterns and more recalled due to fire hazards & contamination risks

Multiple consumer products have been recalled this week due to safety concerns ranging from fire hazards to potential contamination. Here's what you need to know to keep your household safe.

January 19, 2026

Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Multiple consumer products have been recalled this week due to safety concerns ranging from fire hazards to potential contamination. Here’s what you need to know to keep your household safe. Isla Rae Magnetic phone chargers recalled due to fire risk Consumers who purchased magnetic phone chargers at Marshalls or T.J. Maxx within the past 18 months…

Tubman Museum honors Dr. King’s legacy with Day of Service and Hope

Museum hosts breakfast, speakers, and interactive workshop honoring Dr. King’s legacy of service and nonviolence

January 19, 2026

Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Tubman Museum is marking Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a special community program designed to inspire action and unity. The event, “Mission Possible II: Building Community, Uniting a Nation, the Nonviolent Way,” began this morning with a community breakfast followed by speakers who talked about the importance of service, leadership, and community responsibility. Keynote…

Morning Business Report: Study finds decline in volunteerism as new national effort launches

A recent study from Indiana University–Indianapolis and the University of Georgia found that fewer Americans are volunteering their time.

January 19, 2026

Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- A recent study from Indiana University–Indianapolis and the University of Georgia found that fewer Americans are volunteering their time. Researchers say societal and economic factors are partly to blame, with financial uncertainty leaving fewer people able to volunteer. The study also found that while volunteer rates have historically been higher in rural areas, that “rural advantage” has faded over…

Global tensions rise as Trump pushes to acquire Greenland

Protests erupted in Greenland this morning as the world responded to President Donald Trump’s escalating pressure campaign to take control of the Danish territory.

January 19, 2026

Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- Protests erupted in Greenland this morning as the world responded to President Donald Trump’s escalating pressure campaign to take control of the Danish territory. “He thinks that he can scare people. He can’t scare Greenlanders,” said Jens Kjeldsen, a Greenland resident. European allies are also pushing back after President Trump announced a new 10 percent tariff on goods from…

Widow pushes for police pursuit reform with new state bill

A proposed bill known as the Darren Lewis Saving Lives Act would place new restrictions on high-speed police chases in residential areas.

January 19, 2026

Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Nearly a year after losing her husband, Kathy Lewis says the pain still feels fresh. “To me, it still seems like yesterday. It was very devastating. I just didn’t want to believe it,” Lewis said. Her husband, Darren Lewis, was killed almost a year ago. Now, Kathy Lewis is turning her grief into action. A proposed bill known as…

55-year-old inmate dies after being found unresponsive at Bibb County Jail

Georgia Bureau of Investigation will conduct an autopsy as internal review continues.

January 19, 2026

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 55-year-old woman died Sunday after being found unresponsive inside her cell at the Bibb County Jail. According to a news release from the sheriff’s office, deputies found Rachel Renee Robinson unresponsive inside her cell around 2:08 p.m. Deputies say medical staff immediately began life-saving measures until Emergency Medical Services arrived. Robinson was taken by ambulance…

Ample sunshine will melt remaining snow

January 19, 2026

Karen Williams,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Morning commuters should exercise caution as patchy slick spots may exist. Ample sunshine prevails in the region today, allowing temperatures to warm quickly this morning ending any black ice concerns before 11 AM. A secondary cold front pushes through the region this afternoon. Breezy winds behind the front will increase Cold Air Advection in northwest Georgia…

Westside promotes James Harris to be Seminoles’ third head coach in program history

Harris was the Westside Defensive Coordinator

January 16, 2026

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – On Friday, Westside High School and Bibb County Schools announced the hiring of James Harris as the new Seminoles Head football Coach. Harris had been the Defensive Coordinator for Westside, before being promoted to head coach, after the departure of 17-year head coach Shedderick ‘Spoon’ Risper. Harris becomes the third head coach in the Seminoles’…

Jones County commissioners approve new data center text amendment amid tension

Commissioners rejected calls for a moratorium as residents raised concerns over process and transparency.

January 16, 2026

Gena Tripp,

JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Jones County Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 to approve a new text amendment outlining regulations for data centers in the county during a public hearing Thursday. The decision came after residents expressed both support and opposition to potential data center development. Attorney Ken Gerard, assisting the county, explained that the amendment includes input from the…

GBI announces arrests of two in Tennille drug case, including Georgia corrections officer

Agents seized multiple drugs and firearms during a search on Joiner Road.

January 16, 2026

Tucker Sargent,

Credit: Washington County Sheriff’s OfficeWASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Tennille residents, including a Georgia Department of Corrections employee, were arrested following a drug and firearm investigation on Joiner Road, according to separate releases from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. According to the GBI’s Friday release, the Ocmulgee Drug Task Force arrested 34-year-old Quentavious…

UPDATE: ‘Josh Rogers Way’ unveiling set for Wednesday, January 21 in downtown Macon

The block of Third Street between Poplar and Cherry will carry the name starting in 2026.

January 16, 2026

Tucker Sargent,

Courtesy: NewTown MaconUPDATE (1/16/26): Josh Rogers Way will be unveiled on Wednesday, January 21. According to a news release from NewTown Macon, a news conference and sign unveiling are set for 10 a.m. at the Third Street median between Poplar and Cherry Streets. ORIGINAL STORY (11/18/25): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County commissioners voted Tuesday to name a downtown block…

Kelly Loeffler visits Macon manufacturer, touts Trump policies’ impact on business growth

Company leaders say fair trade policies and tax changes are driving expansion and hiring.

January 16, 2026

Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler visited a Macon manufacturing business Friday to tout the Trump administration’s economic policies’ impact on small manufacturers across the country. “What we see is Made in America, hiring, deregulation, tax cuts, inflation coming down, interest rates coming down, and the entire economic agenda that’s helping great small manufacturers like this that…

Macon shelters prepare for cold weather as temperatures drop

Brookdale Resource Center and Hello House expand operations as freezing temperatures move into Middle Georgia.

January 16, 2026

Bre'Anna Sheffield,

Brookdale Resource Center prepares for colder weather (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield) MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As temperatures drop through the weekend and into early next week, area shelters are preparing to help people stay warm during the cold weather. Brookdale Resource Center Executive Director Alison Bender says the center is preparing for colder weather and an increase in visitors. She says…

UPDATE: Houston County woman identified in fatal South Houston Lake Road crash

The Houston County Sheriff’s Office continues investigating the Friday morning collision.

January 16, 2026

Keenan Gibson, Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (1/16/26 – 3:25 p.m.): The Houston County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim in Friday’s fatal crash at South Houston Lake Road and Lochlyn Place. According to a news release from the sheriff’s office, the crash happened around 9:50 a.m. and involved a silver Honda Odyssey driven by Linda Reagan of Houston County and a silver 2021 Ram 1500….

DA: Man accused as driver in retail theft ring sentenced for Houston County case

Prosecutors say the theft ring stole merchandise across Georgia, including a Perry Walmart.

January 16, 2026

Tucker Sargent,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man accused of serving as a driver in a retail theft ring operating across Georgia has been sentenced to jail time for a shoplifting case in Houston County. According to Houston County District Attorney Eric Edwards, Christopher Simpson entered a guilty plea Thursday to theft by shoplifting in a case dating back to fall 2024….

Teen charged as adult sentenced in 2024 Warner Robins High School assault

The teen pleaded guilty to aggravated battery after a February 2024 fight that left another student injured.

January 16, 2026

Tucker Sargent,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A teenager charged as an adult in connection with a bathroom assault at Warner Robins High School has been sentenced to felony probation. According to Houston County District Attorney Eric Edwards, Makale Javon Hunter Mitchell entered a guilty plea Thursday to aggravated battery stemming from a February 2024 fight inside a bathroom at the school….

Preparing for National Championship Game Day: What It Takes to Feed a Crowd

With the College Football National Championship just days away, many Middle Georgia viewers are finalizing plans for watch parties, restaurant outings, and game-day gatherings.

January 16, 2026

Tyrik Wynn,

WARNER ROBINS (41NBC/WMGT) – Ahead of the big game, representatives from Walk-On’s in Warner Robins joined 41NBC to discuss what goes into preparing for one of the busiest sports days of the year and to share insight that can help viewers plan food for a crowd, whether they’re hosting at home or heading out. Dave Olson, the restaurant’s general manager,…

Trump receives symbolic Nobel Peace Prize gift from Venezuelan leader

Closing out an eventful week on the world stage, President Trump is now in possession of a Nobel Peace Prize.

January 16, 2026

Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- Closing out an eventful week on the world stage, President Trump is now in possession of a Nobel Peace Prize — presented to him by Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado. Machado, a Nobel Peace Prize winner herself, said the gesture was meant to recognize what she called the president’s commitment to Venezuela’s freedom. “As a recognition for his…

Morning Business Report: U.S.–Taiwan trade deal boosts chip production

The United States and Taiwan signed a new trade deal Thursday aimed at strengthening American semiconductor production while lowering tariffs on Taiwanese goods.

January 16, 2026

Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- The United States and Taiwan signed a new trade deal Thursday aimed at strengthening American semiconductor production while lowering tariffs on Taiwanese goods. As part of the agreement, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company will expand its Arizona operations by adding several new factories. The move represents a $250 billion investment in the United States. In exchange, the U.S. is cutting…

Federal prosecutors charge more than two dozen in alleged college basketball game-rigging scheme

Federal prosecutors on Thursday announced criminal charges against more than two dozen people in what they describe as an extensive international game-rigging operation involving college basketball.

January 16, 2026

Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Federal prosecutors on Thursday announced criminal charges against more than two dozen people in what they describe as an extensive international game-rigging operation involving college basketball. “We allege an extensive international criminal conspiracy,” said U.S. Attorney David Metcalf. According to the Justice Department, the scheme targeted NCAA Division I men’s basketball games, as well as games in the Chinese…

Georgia woman released under new survivor justice law

Freedom sounds like traffic, feels like fresh air, and looks like cars passing by for Nicole Boynton — a woman who spent 23 years behind bars for a crime committed when she was just 18 years old.

January 16, 2026

Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Freedom sounds like traffic, feels like fresh air, and looks like cars passing by for Nicole Boynton — a woman who spent 23 years behind bars for a crime committed when she was just 18 years old. “Looking around and watching cars drive by, I was like wow, is this really real?” Boynton said after her release. “It didn’t…

Marchers gathered at four locations before uniting downtown for a rally honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Community members gathered to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and support youth scholarships

Residents say fast-moving traffic has made the neighborhood unsafe for children, pedestrians and pets.

Multiple consumer products have been recalled this week due to safety concerns ranging from fire hazards to potential contamination. Here's what you need to know to keep your household safe.

Museum hosts breakfast, speakers, and interactive workshop honoring Dr. King’s legacy of service and nonviolence

A recent study from Indiana University–Indianapolis and the University of Georgia found that fewer Americans are volunteering their time.

Protests erupted in Greenland this morning as the world responded to President Donald Trump’s escalating pressure campaign to take control of the Danish territory.

A proposed bill known as the Darren Lewis Saving Lives Act would place new restrictions on high-speed police chases in residential areas.

Georgia Bureau of Investigation will conduct an autopsy as internal review continues.

Harris was the Westside Defensive Coordinator

Commissioners rejected calls for a moratorium as residents raised concerns over process and transparency.

Agents seized multiple drugs and firearms during a search on Joiner Road.

The block of Third Street between Poplar and Cherry will carry the name starting in 2026.

Company leaders say fair trade policies and tax changes are driving expansion and hiring.

Brookdale Resource Center and Hello House expand operations as freezing temperatures move into Middle Georgia.

The Houston County Sheriff’s Office continues investigating the Friday morning collision.

Prosecutors say the theft ring stole merchandise across Georgia, including a Perry Walmart.

The teen pleaded guilty to aggravated battery after a February 2024 fight that left another student injured.

With the College Football National Championship just days away, many Middle Georgia viewers are finalizing plans for watch parties, restaurant outings, and game-day gatherings.

Closing out an eventful week on the world stage, President Trump is now in possession of a Nobel Peace Prize.

The United States and Taiwan signed a new trade deal Thursday aimed at strengthening American semiconductor production while lowering tariffs on Taiwanese goods.

Federal prosecutors on Thursday announced criminal charges against more than two dozen people in what they describe as an extensive international game-rigging operation involving college basketball.

Freedom sounds like traffic, feels like fresh air, and looks like cars passing by for Nicole Boynton — a woman who spent 23 years behind bars for a crime committed when she was just 18 years old.

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