MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sunny and breezy conditions are likely Thursday with below average highs. This Evening A mostly sunny and breezy afternoon will give way to a clear and breezy night. Expect things to be cool overnight as temperatures fall into the mid 60s by midnight and likely the upper 50s by Thursday morning. Wind will flow from the…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Beyond the fairgrounds, the annual tradition is making a big impact on the local economy. Addie Hodges, marketing and communications specialist for the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, said attendance has continued to grow in recent years. “Each year we try to bring in new entertainment and over the years we’ve definitely seen a growth in…
BLECKLEY COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Cochran-Bleckley County Chamber of Commerce is hosting Country Fest and other seasonal activities for the community. Melissa Barker, president and CEO of the chamber, said the events are open to the public. There will be a scarecrow contest judged on October 11 and the Miss Pumpkin Pageant on October 17. Barker said the main…
(CNN)- The federal government is officially shut down after Congress failed to reach an agreement on a funding plan before the deadline. The central sticking point is healthcare, with Democrats pushing to reverse Medicaid cuts and extend enhanced Obamacare subsidies, while Republicans argue the debate should wait until December. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said, “We need to stop these…
(CNN)- Julie Andrews is marking a milestone today — the Oscar, Emmy, and Grammy-winning performer turned 90 years old on October 1st. Andrews rose to fame on Broadway in My Fair Lady and Camelot, before making her film debut in Mary Poppins, a role that earned her an Academy Award. She went on to star in classics including The Sound…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dry and pleasant conditions through the short term forecast as an upper level ridge over the Midwest drops across the region and high pressure expands along the East Coast. The breezy low to mid-level northeast flow created by these features will gradually drive out any moisture, resulting in mostly clear skies. High temperatures today will take…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Former Mercer University volleyball player Aliyah Waldon died Sunday after a battle with osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. She was 19. Waldon was diagnosed in October 2024 forcing her to sit out her sophomore season due to aggressive new treatments. “Our hearts are extremely heavy tonight as the entire Mercer community mourns the…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – As Week Eight of the high school football season approaches, region battles are heating up across Middle Georgia, including a cross-town rivalry showdown in the GIAA. First Presbyterian Day School enters the week at 5-2, led by third-year head coach Brett Collier, who has guided the Vikings to two straight Class 4A state championship games….
Photos: Fort Valley Police DepartmentFORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 14-year-old is facing charges after Fort Valley police say he broke into multiple vehicles on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive at Spruce Street. According to a news release from Fort Valley Police Chief DJ Flores, officers patrolling the area on Tuesday spotted shattered glass from several vehicles. Investigators followed a…
(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Signs protesting the recently approved Twiggs County data center still line the sides of Jeffersonville roads. But county leaders, such as School District Superintendent Dr. Mack Bullard, are moving forward with preparation. “We’re preparing our students for the future and not our past,” Dr. Bullard said. “And their future is in artificial intelligence.”…
Photos: Jones County Sheriff’s OfficeJONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two women face charges after deputies say they found four children living in unsafe conditions during a welfare check in Jones County. According to a news release from the Jones County Sheriff’s Office, deputies assisted the Department of Family and Children Services on Monday. When they entered the home, they found…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An Atrium Health Navicent doctor is sharing tips and raising awareness ahead of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Surgical oncologist Paul Dale said the Atrium Health Navicent Peyton Anderson Cancer Center has resources for the community. Dale said breast cancer is the number one cancer that women can get throughout their lifetime. He said one in eight…
Dr. Fred Williams – Photo: Dublin City SchoolsDUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dublin City Schools Superintendent Dr. Frederick C. Williams announced Tuesday he will retire effective October 3, 2025. According to a statement from Williams, he’s served the district for all 32 years of his career in education. “Over the years, I have been privileged to work with a dedicated Board…
Snapper Brundage (Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (9/30/25): A 48-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of Teasha Ariele Colbert this month. According to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release, the sheriff’s office’s Violent Crime Unit and the U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force took Snapper Orlando Brundage into custody in Atlanta just after 1 p.m….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – October begins Wednesday and sunnier conditions will return to Middle Georgia. This Evening It’s been another cloudy day across Middle Georgia resulting in a lot of high temperatures in the mid to upper 70s. The wind has again been pronounced from the northeast as gusts have hovered around 20 mph. A couple of small showers remain…
Timothy Alan Hurt (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (9/30/25): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in connection with a shooting last month that left a man dead. According to a news release, Timothy Alan Hurt was arrested on Tuesday. He’s charged with murder. Jail records show Hurt is 60 years old. He’s being held without bond. UPDATE…
Bibb county graduation rate increase (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – For the third year in a row, Bibb County schools have exceeded the state average graduation rate, marking another milestone for the district. Bibb County has had issues in the past with the number of their graduates walking at the end of the year, but the Georgia Department of…
Photo: Laurens County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE: Dublin Mayor Joshua Kight released the following statement Tuesday afternoon: “The City has been notified of the arrest of Heather Browning, City Clerk, regarding an alleged theft concerning her church. Ms. Browning submitted her resignation, which was immediately accepted by the Mayor effective September 29, 2025. The charges do not involve the city. The clerk’s…
(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It’s Attendance Awareness Week and Bibb County School District hosted a Lunch and Learn at Appling Middle School in an effort to battle chronic absenteeism. Students enjoyed their lunch while listening to music and learning from local religious leaders and elected officials, along with a few student athletes from Mercer University’s basketball and…
(LILAMAX)- Two U.S. senators are calling for federal safety regulators to investigate Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” software, following an NBC News investigation that revealed driver complaints. Some Tesla owners said the technology failed to detect oncoming trains at railroad crossings. The lawmakers are urging the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to launch a formal probe. The agency has already confirmed…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — This week’s Restaurant Report Card provides food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, September 22 and Friday, September 26. Understanding the scores Scores 69 and below (unsatisfactory): Highlighted in red. Scores 70-99 (satisfactory): Displayed in black. Scores of 100 (perfect):…
(NBC)- On the final day before a potential government shutdown, hope is fading for compromise on Capitol Hill. Vice President J.D. Vance predicted the government would close, saying: “I think we’re headed to a shutdown because the Democrats won’t do the right thing.” After top congressional leaders met with President Donald Trump and Vice President Vance, both sides continued to…
(LILAMAX)- A looming government shutdown is raising new concerns for both Wall Street and Main Street. Historically, shutdowns have had little effect on the stock market. But this time could be different, as President Donald Trump has threatened to make some of the federal furloughs permanent — potentially creating longer-term economic impacts. A prolonged shutdown could also delay the release…
(NBC)- A waterfront bar in Southport, North Carolina — popular with tourists — became the scene of a horrific mass shooting over the weekend. Authorities say the suspect, 40-year-old Nigel Max Edge, opened fire from a boat just feet from the deck of the American Fish Company, where dozens of people were gathered for live music. Prosecutors revealed in court…