UPDATE (11/28) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has identified the driver as 54-year-old Tammi Lamar. BCSO has also clarified that Lamar was driving a 1999 Honda CRV. MACON, Georgia (WMGT-DT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a car crash that left one person dead, and another injured. According to a news release, the crash happened just after…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Macon shops are getting ready for Small Business Saturday, a nationwide day encouraging people to support local stores as they head into the holiday season. Rumor Boutique has been part of the community for 20 years. Owner Ashley Johnson says they’ve participated in Small Business Saturday since the event began. “It’s a fun way just…
The End Zone logoMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores and highlights from quarterfinal round of GHSA playoffs. (Catch all the highlights here.) Games featured on The End Zone: Northeast 6 Toombs County 24 Jenkins 16 West Laurens 21 Other GHSA games: A Division II: Wheeler County 22 Clinch County 27 Jenkins County 22 Bowdon…
Black Friday shopping (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —The holiday shopping season is upon us, and according to the latest research from Finder.com, an estimated 149 million Americans plan to shop this black Friday, which means stores had to properly prepare. Academy Sports store director Frank Howard says they make sure all their staff members are on the floor and ready to assist shoppers. “Well, the biggest thing is we make sure all…
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Families in Byron are kicking off the holiday season by heading out to Roberts Christmas Tree Farm to find the perfect Christmas tree. The farm allows visitors to drive directly onto the property and walk the fields in search of the one they want to take home. Roberts Christmas Tree Farm has been growing trees in Middle…
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Downtown Cochran is gearing up for the holiday season with two community events aimed at supporting small businesses and bringing families together. The first celebration, Shop Local First, takes place Saturday, November 29, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event aligns with Small Business Saturday and encourages residents to shop downtown and support Cochran’s locally…
(LILAMAX)- Business investment in the U.S. climbed for the third month in a row in September, boosted largely by increased spending on artificial intelligence. Despite the momentum, analysts say the broader industrial side of the economy continues to show only mild signs of recovery. New data shows orders for durable goods rose last month, driven in part by a surge…
(LILAMAX)- While millions of Americans are hunting for Black Friday deals today, new data suggests many advertised discounts may not be as impressive as they look. According to WalletHub, 36% of Black Friday “deals” show no savings at all compared to prices between October 27 and November 17. Still, for items that are truly discounted, the average markdown is about…
(CNN)- As “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery” rolls out in limited release ahead of its December 12th Netflix debut, writer-director Rian Johnson is already deep into his next project. Johnson tells Empire Magazine his upcoming film will echo 1970s paranoid thrillers with “a light sci-fi element.” It won’t be part of the Knives Out franchise — but…
(CNN)- This Black Friday may be a bit quieter than last year. The National Retail Federation projects nearly 187 million people will shop between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday — still a massive number, but lower than the near-record turnout in 2024. With food and energy prices still elevated, many Americans are heading into the holiday shopping season with less disposable…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death, after they say deputies found a woman dead inside a vehicle in south Macon. According to the Sheriff’s Office, a call came into the Macon-Bibb Emergency 911 Center at 6:11 p.m., Wednesday evening. When arriving on scene inside the 100 block of Aspen Drive, deputies say they…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As the holiday season approaches, the American Red Cross says it’s bracing for a familiar challenge: a drop in blood donations. The organization monitors donation trends closely each year and says the end of the year is traditionally hard on the nation’s blood supply. Many people skip appointments due to seasonal illnesses or family commitments. Suzanne…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT-DT) – A 15-year-old boy has been released from the hospital after suffering a gunshot wound, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Sergeant Christopher Williams says that the Macon-Bibb Emergency 911 Center was called around 9:53 p.m. on November 25 from the Autumn Trace Apartments. Deputies say they found the teenager injured at the scene. The victim…
Jeffrey Epps (Photo: Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE: (11/26 – 4:15 p.m.): According to the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, the body of Jeffrey Epps was found Wednesday just before 4:15 p.m. “It is with deep sadness that we announce the recovery of the body of Jeffrey Epps at approximately 16:14 today,” a post on the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page…
The energy was high Friday night as the John Milledge Academy Trojans took on the Deerfield-Windsor Knights at Mercer University’s Five Star Stadium. Fans from both schools filled the stands, bringing nonstop excitement, team pride, and community spirit to the matchup. It was another great night of high school football with passionate crowds and unforgettable moments. The 41NBC FanCam is…
Tonight we lift up and celebrate Flint Energies Power Lineman of the Week, Lyman Prickett, Line Technician Apprentice III with Flint Energies, and high school football lineman Maurice Wilson, a sophomore linebacker for Northeast 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…
Tonight we lift up and celebrate Flint Energies Power Lineman of the Week, Ted Arrington, Utility Line Maintenance with Flint Energies, and high school football lineman Evan Devenney, senior tackle/nose guard for Stratford Academy. Both linemen bring strength, leadership, and dedication to everything they do—on and off the field! The 41NBC Lineman of the Week is powered by Flint Energies!…
This week’s 41NBC Band of the Week spotlight shines on the Howard High School Marching Huskies. Band Director Emmanuel Johnson says this year’s show brings a fun and nostalgic “boy-band” theme to the field, featuring hits from the Backstreet Boys and The Jackson 5. Johnson adds that the students’ enthusiasm, hard work, and growing musicianship have made this season unforgettable…
This week’s 41NBC Band of the Week spotlight shines on the East Laurens High School Band of Gold. Band Director Jamie Blanchett says this year’s show features an upbeat, feel-good “Beach Boys” theme that brings fun, energy, and nostalgia to every performance. Blanchett adds that the students’ dedication, spirit, and musical growth have made this a standout season for the…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (WMGT-DT) – A Warner Robins man has died after a collision involving a moped and another vehicle Tuesday evening. Officers were called to the scene after reports of a collision, where the moped operator was found with serious injuries and taken to the hospital by EMS. Police say the moped was traveling west on Tabor Drive before…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – C Sabathne, a behavioral health therapist with Piedmont Macon, says research consistently shows that intentionally expressing gratitude can lead to better sleep, stronger immune function and improved relationships. “Being grateful has a lot of research base,” Sabathne said. “This is the time of year where a lot of people are going to be gathering with friends…
(CNN)- A rare Bob Ross painting sold for more than a million dollars as part of a special auction hosted by John Oliver and HBO’s Last Week Tonight, raising money for stations facing the loss of federal funding. In total, the auction brought in more than one-and-a-half million dollars to support public broadcasting. Meanwhile in Hollywood, new projects are generating…
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is expressing renewed optimism that a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine may be within reach, following meetings between senior U.S. officials and a Russian delegation in the United Arab Emirates. “We’re having good talks… we’re making progress,” Trump said, after posting on social media that “tremendous progress has been made.” The White House…
(LILAMAX)- Homeowners across the country are pulling their listings at a rapid pace, with new data showing delistings jumped 28% as sellers refuse to accept lower offers. According to Redfin, roughly 15% of homes removed from the market in September were at risk of selling at a loss, and 70% of properties listed that month remained on the market for…