MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – This Evening It’s been another overcast day for most of Middle Georgia with off and on light showers. The warmest locations only climbed into the lower 60s with many spots staying in the mid-upper 50s seen so far this week. The wind has largely been out of the southeast to this point however a shift to…
Domestic violence symposium (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – District Attorney Anita Howard focused on recognizing the warning signs and breaking the cycle of abuse Wednesday at the annual Domestic Violence Awareness Symposium at Wesleyan College. The event addressed all types of domestic violence, including physical, emotional and financial abuse. According to CDC data from the National Intimate Partner and…
(NBC)- President Donald Trump has arrived in South Korea, his final stop on a weeklong tour of Asia, as he prepares for a highly anticipated meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump said he believes a new era of trade is within reach after months of tariff battles and rising tensions between Washington and Beijing. “You know that President Xi…
(LILAMAX)- The Federal Reserve wraps up its policy meeting today, but officials are making decisions without the usual stream of government data. Nearly all major economic reports have been delayed due to the ongoing shutdown, leaving the Fed “flying blind.” Most analysts believe the central bank will cut interest rates by a quarter percent, a move expected to drive down…
(CNN)- Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes in recorded history, slammed into Jamaica on Tuesday, leaving widespread devastation and cutting power to hundreds of thousands across the island. Desmond McKenzie, Jamaica’s Minister of Local Government, described the storm as catastrophic.”The entire Jamaica has felt the brunt of Melissa,” he said. “Jamaica’s gone through what I can call one…
(CNN)- With the government shutdown dragging on, some Georgia military families are facing a harsh new reality — they might not be able to put food on the table this week. Purple Heart recipient and retired Army Sergeant Gary Herber said his friends at Dobbins Air Reserve Base began their week with a difficult list — places offering free food…
MONTEZUMA, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The regular season finale doesn’t get more “Friday night lights” than this. Two small-town schools with a combined student body of just 700 will square off in one of Georgia’s longest-running rivalries – and a region title on the line. The Macon County Bulldogs (4-5, 4-1 Region 6-A Division II) host the Taylor County Vikings…
(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In just one week, Perry voters will decide who will lead the city for the next four years. Current Mayor Randall Walker is eyeing another four years in office, while his opponent, Christopher Smith, looks to unseat him. Walker has led Perry since his special election victory in 2019. He says one of…
TELFAIR COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Even as the federal government shutdown continues into its 27th day, county leaders are trying to make progress within the government. Dakkia Bradshaw, Telfair County District 2 Commissioner and a member of the Intergovernmental Disaster Reform Task Force, was in Washington D.C. Tuesday along with other local leaders from around the country, urging congress to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is making sure kids have a fun and safe place to celebrate Halloween this year. The annual Halloween Haunted House Fall Festival will be held on Friday, October 31, at the Outreach and Restorative Justice Center, located at 774 Hazel Street. Families can enjoy a haunted house, inflatables, a gaming truck,…
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(NBC)- President Donald Trump is in Japan and South Korea today as part of a seven-day trip through Asia, where trade remains the top priority at every stop. Negotiators are still finalizing agreements with Japan and South Korea, while also laying the groundwork for future trade pacts with China and Malaysia. “We’re going to do tremendous trade together — more…
(LILAMAX)- Amazon is set to announce massive job cuts today — reportedly the largest in its corporate history. According to multiple reports, as many as 30,000 corporate employees could lose their jobs as part of the company’s sweeping restructuring effort. The layoffs are expected to affect multiple divisions, with Amazon citing efficiency and automation as driving factors. Meanwhile, the U.S….
(NBC)- Police in Tennessee are investigating a deadly workplace shooting at a plastics manufacturing plant that left two supervisors dead and triggered a tense standoff hours later. Authorities say the suspect, an employee at Barku Plastics, shot and killed his two supervisors during what’s believed to have been a meeting just after 10 a.m. Monday. Investigators quickly identified the shooter,…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Another week of high school football is in the books, and with it came another round of honors from the Macon Touchdown Club. Week 11 brought standout performances from student-athletes across Middle Georgia, with Windsor Academy quarterback Heath Woodard and Rutland’s Zamerian Johnson, and Jaykaden Hill, earning recognition this week. Woodard, a junior signal-caller for…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mercer Bears are making history this fall. For the first time in program history, Mercer sits atop the Southern Conference standings at 5-0 after a dominant 62-0 victory over VMI at Five Star Stadium on Saturday. Coming off a bye week, the Bears showed no signs of rust, earning their ninth straight conference win…
(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Over the past several months, the Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority (MTA) has tested a new ride-sharing style transit option through an app similar to Uber and Lyft. After a successful pilot, MTA leaders say the rapid transit program will officially launch next Monday. “We were doubling the growth every month,” said Markham Strozier,…
Home heating tips (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) – Temperatures are starting to fall, and many homeowners will be turning on their heaters to warm their homes. The American Red Cross says there are some tips you should know before you do it. They say they see an increase in home fires due to space heaters. Communications manager Suzanne…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers is spotlighting five individuals wanted by law enforcement agencies in Middle Georgia and sharing the organization’s word of the day. Crimestoppers partners with media outlets and law enforcement in eight Middle Georgia counties, offering anonymous rewards for tips that lead to arrests. The following individuals are wanted: Jacob Thompson is wanted by the…
(CNN)- Academy Award-winning director Guillermo del Toro says he’ll never turn to generative AI for filmmaking. Speaking with NPR, the Frankenstein filmmaker said, “I would rather die than use it. I hope to be able to remain uninterested in using it at all until I croak.” Del Toro compared his fictional scientist Victor Frankenstein to “tech bros” — visionaries creating…
(LILAMAX) – The artificial intelligence boom is helping lift the U.S. economy and drive the stock market to record highs, with major gains led by Nvidia and other top tech companies. Investors are showing strong enthusiasm for AI infrastructure investments. Broadcom shares are up more than 50% this year after doubling in both 2023 and 2024, while Nvidia and Alphabet…
ChatGPT said: This week’s 41NBC Band of the Week spotlight shines on the Mary Persons High School Bulldog Brigade Band. Band Director Tyler Allen leads this year’s show, “Painted Black and Gold,” featuring music from Mozart’s Lacrimosa and The Rolling Stones. Allen says the performance showcases the band’s talent, emotion, and school pride in every note. Congratulations to the Mary…
(NBC)- A dramatic rescue in Fort Worth, Texas was caught on police body camera as officers and bystanders worked together to save a baby trapped under a car after a violent crash. Authorities say a mother and her infant were ejected from their vehicle during a wreck on the side of a highway. When officers arrived, they discovered the baby…
Tonight we lift up and celebrate Flint Energies Power Lineman of the Week, Line Technician Apprentice II Chris Root, and football lineman Tug Pasby, nose guard at Bleckley County High School. Both linemen work hard to bring power and passion to everything they do—on and off the field! ⚡ The 41NBC Lineman of the Week is powered by Flint Energies!…