MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After a brief break from the wet weather the rain odds are back for Middle Georgia starting Wednesday. This Evening and Overnight It’s been another nice afternoon around Middle Georgia with partly sunny skies. Unfortunately the air quality has been affected a bit by the smoke particulates from wildfires in Canada. Expect cloud cover to increase…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three inmates at Central State Prison in Macon face new felony charges in connection to a February stabbing inside the facility, according to state warrants and information provided by the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC). In response to an inquiry from 41NBC, a GDC spokesperson confirmed the arrests of David Woodard, Jeremy Smith and Anthony Enriquez….
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Woodland Drive in Warner Robins will be closed Wednesday, according to a news release. The City of Warner Robins Utility Department will install a new sewer tap and service at 308 Woodland Drive on June 4 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The road will be closed to all traffic during that time, and no…
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Byron Historic Train Depot will showcase new artwork Wednesday, including a mural, a historic portrait, fresh paint and new flooring. The museum opened two months ago, according to Mary Jo McCary, tour specialist with the Byron Convention and Visitors Bureau. Staff will offer tours of the depot, the city’s historic jail and the new mural…
MCRAE-HELENA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An inmate at Telfair State Prison died Monday, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. The inmate was identified as Lester Smith. He died June 2, and his body was turned over to the county coroner. The body will be sent to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation crime lab to determine the official cause of death….
(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Outside of the Atrium Health Navicent Peyton Anderson Cancer Center, cancer survivors, their families, and Atrium staff gathered to celebrate National Cancer Survivors Month. Amazing Grace was sung in unison as they formed a human cancer awareness ribbon, cheering as a drone flew overhead taking pictures. (Courtesy: Atrium Health Navicent) Latasha Hill, Breast…
(LILAMAX)- Campbell’s is reporting a major shift in consumer behavior, with more people cooking at home than at any point since early 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic began. The food giant says economic uncertainty—driven in part by President Donald Trump’s tariffs—is weighing on consumer sentiment and prompting more cost-conscious choices at the dinner table. In addition to the home-cooking trend,…
(NBC)- Tariff talks are back in the spotlight this morning, as rising tensions between the U.S. and China threaten to derail ongoing trade negotiations. Both countries are accusing each other of violating terms that had previously led to a temporary scaling back of steep tariffs. White House officials say direct engagement between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping…
(CNN)-Rick Astley’s 1987 hit “Never Gonna Give You Up” has officially surpassed one billion streams on Spotify, placing it in rare company on the platform. While the song was already a chart-topper in its original release, it found a second wave of popularity thanks to the internet prank known as “Rickrolling,” where unsuspecting users are tricked into clicking on a…
(CNN)- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky praised a surprise drone assault on Russian air bases over the weekend, calling it a “brilliant operation” targeting military assets deep inside enemy territory. “Against equipment that was used to deliver strikes on Ukraine. Russia has had very tangible losses, and justifiably so—as they deserved it,” Zelensky said during a national address. According to Ukrainian…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Emory Healthcare and Houston Healthcare have finalized a partnership aimed at expanding access to high-quality health care services across Middle Georgia. “The power of a larger health system because of the complexity of health care and we believe together we can help service the community together. We want to bring the best quality health care…
UPDATE (6/2/25): The body of the missing boater has been recovered, according to the Baldwin County Public Safety Dive Team. “Great job by all agencies who participated,” the dive team said in a Facebook post. “Prayers for the family as they mourn the loss of their loved ones.” Earlier Monday, the dive team said it was requested by Laurens County…
(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)IDEAL, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Residents in the City of Ideal will have a new place to gather, have fun and maybe even live in the coming years. The Environmental Protection Agency recently announced the city as a recipient of its $433,080 Brownfield Assessment Grant, which will be used to clean up the former Ideal Modern Elementary School…
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested Monday after deputies found methamphetamine and a firearm during a stolen property investigation, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. The incident happened around 10 a.m. June 2 at 195 Gibson Road. According to a news release, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations and Uniform Patrol Divisions were assisting the…
DANVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three people were arrested early Monday after deputies found drugs and stolen identification documents in a parked U-Haul, according to the Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office. The incident happened around 1 a.m. June 2 in the parking lot of the Danville Convenience Store. A deputy spotted a U-Haul with someone “slumped” over inside, according to a news…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia will see near average temperatures Tuesday. This Evening A partly sunny afternoon will become a clear night as clouds fade out during the evening hours. Expect the trend of cooler nights to continue to a degree as lows drop into the low to mid 60s, or slightly below average for this time of year….
Edward Evans (Photo: Houston County District Attorney’s Office)PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Houston County man was sentenced to 30 years after pleading guilty to trafficking methamphetamine, according to a news release from the Houston County District Attorney’s Office. 44-year-old Edward Evans III of Perry, was convicted Monday in Houston County Superior Court. Judge Katherine K. Lumsden sentenced Evans to 30…
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: Forestt Mander, male….
(CNN)- Nearly 30 years after the original comedy classic teed off, Happy Gilmore 2 is officially here. The first full trailer just dropped, revealing a mix of new and familiar faces. This time around, Happy returns to the golf course with a heartfelt mission: to earn money to send his daughter to ballet school. The sequel is set to premiere…
(LILAMAX)- U.S. steel and aluminum imports are about to get significantly more expensive, as tariffs on these goods are set to double to 50%. President Donald Trump praised the move, crediting his administration’s trade policies with saving the U.S. steel industry. According to Trump, without the tariffs, American steel production would have been completely outsourced and domestic factories would have…
(CNN)- A peaceful gathering in Boulder to support Israeli hostages held in Gaza turned into a terrifying scene when a man attacked the crowd with a makeshift flamethrower, injuring several people — one critically. The incident took place during a weekly pro-Israel event. According to federal authorities, the attacker — identified as 45-year-old Mohamed Sabry Soliman — shouted “Free Palestine!”…
Photo: Bre’Anna SheffieldUPDATE (6/4/25): Kiheem Jeffrey’s family has started a GoFundMe fundraiser to help pay for the child’s funeral expenses. Click here to access the page or make a donation. UPDATE (5/31/25): Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones says the 8-year-old who was hospitalized after being pulled from Lake Tobesofkee last week has died. Jones says Kiheem Johnson Jeffrey was pronounced dead…
Photo: Houston County School DistrictWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Lake Joy Elementary’s Jade Thomas has been named the 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year runner-up, according to a Facebook post from the Houston County School District. The announcement was made at a banquet at Lanier Islands that celebrated all district teachers of the year. In its post, the district congratulated…
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Local law enforcement leaders are raising concerns after reporting five homicide involving 10 victims in Houston County since the start of the year. According to Sheriff Matt Moulton, the cases span the jurisdictions of the Warner Robins, Centerville and Perry police departments, along with the Houston County Sheriff’s Office. “The city of Warner Robins has…