Tonight we lift up and celebrate Flint Energies Power Lineman of the Week, Line Technician Apprentice II Andrew Branham, and football lineman Jackson Hanke, offensive tackle at the Academy for Classical Education. 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…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – This week’s 41NBC Band of the Week spotlight shines on the Central High School Sugarbear Band. Band Director Cameron Agee says he’s proud of the dedication and energy his students bring to every performance. Agee adds that their hard work and spirit are what make the Sugarbear Band a special part of the Central High…
Richard Burke (Photo: Peach County Sheriff’s Office)FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Peach County man has been sentenced to 30 years after pleading guilty to child molestation and sexual exploitation of children. The first 19 years will be served in prison. According to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office, 53-year-old Richard Burke entered his plea in Peach County Superior…
(NBC)- A political one-two punch is shaking Washington — and could have massive ripple effects through the U.S. economy. President Donald Trump revealed a wide-ranging set of new tariffs just days before a potential government shutdown. Under the plan, several pharmaceutical products will face a 100% tariff unless the company is actively building a manufacturing plant in the United States. “Pharmaceutical…
Troy Daniels (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman is in the hospital in critical condition and a man is in custody after a shooting Thursday night in south Macon. According to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release, a call came in just before midnight regarding a person shot. Deputies responded to the 4000 block of…
(LILAMAX)- New economic data shows jobless claims remain well below expectations. First-time unemployment filings totaled 218,000 last week — significantly lower than the Dow Jones estimate — easing fears of a weakening labor market. Despite that good news, U.S. markets fell in Thursday trading. Meanwhile, the government collected $31 billion in tariffs for August, putting the U.S. on pace for…
(CNN)- In northeast Georgia, families of three victims from last year’s Apalachee High School shooting say government failures contributed to the tragedy — and they plan to sue. New ante litem notices accuse several agencies of negligence, including the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and the Barrow County School District. The families of Richard Aspinwall, Christian Angulo, and Mason Schermerhorn allege…
(CNN)- Former FBI Director James Comey is facing federal charges after a grand jury indictment alleging false statements and obstruction of a congressional proceeding. The case centers on Comey’s 2020 testimony before a Senate committee, where he denied authorizing an FBI media leak. Sen. Ted Cruz pressed Comey during that testimony, asking, “Who’s telling the truth?” Comey responded that he…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Baldwin Braves are rested, recharged, and ready for a rivalry matchup after a bye week for The End Zone’s Week Seven Game of the Week. The Braves (2-2, 1-1 region), led by second-year head coach Kevin Patterson, are coming off a tough 41-18 loss to Harlem two weeks ago. Now, they head into their…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – On Thursday night at Thompson Stadium, the Northeast Raiders continued their high-powered offense, and their stellar defensive play with a shutout region win over the Dublin Fighting Irish. After losing at The Shamrock Bowl last season, the Raiders got their revenge. The Raiders didn’t score an offensive touchdown against the Irish in 2024. However, they…
(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Advocates for Georgia’s medical cannabis program say the state’s restrictions on medical marijuana and hemp prevent thousands of Georgians with chronic conditions from getting the help they need. On Thursday, a host of speakers came before state lawmakers at Mercer University, making the case that Georgia’s medical cannabis laws are outdated. The Hope…
Macon Pride Week Kick-off (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Pride and the Tubman Museum kicked off Pride Weekend with a celebration of visibility, unity and legacy, honoring 22 LGBTQ2+ leaders whose work has shaped arts, activism, historic preservation and community development across the region. This week’s celebration will showcase pioneers and trailblazers through history who have paved the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The cold front has arrived in Middle Georgia and will linger over the state through Friday bringing more rain. This Evening Storms began in the mid afternoon in the western counties of Middle Georgia and will continue to push eastward through the evening and into tonight. While the severe threat has been contracted to only include…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins has kicked off its annual Burger Week, with local restaurants serving up exclusive creations in a bid for bragging rights. The citywide event, hosted by the City of Warner Robins and Visit Warner Robins, runs through September 28. Twenty locally owned businesses are participating, offering burgers not available on their regular menus. Props…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Caregivers of people living with dementia will soon have access to free tools, strategies and support through an upcoming workshop in Macon. The “Dealing with Dementia” workshop will be held October 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Middle Georgia Regional Commission, which is located at 3661 Eisenhower Parkway Suite MB102 in Macon. The…
(NBC)- The grief from the deadliest domestic plane crash in nearly 25 years continues to weigh heavily on families, who are now demanding accountability. Doug Lane, who lost his wife Christine and their 16-year-old son Spencer—a rising figure skating star—said families are prepared for a long fight. “Many of us have been asked whether we dread the idea of rehashing…
(NBC)- With just days left before the September 30 funding deadline, the U.S. government is on the brink of a shutdown. President Trump warned, “I think you could very well end up with a closed country for a period of time.” His administration has raised the stakes, threatening not just unpaid leave but permanent job losses for federal employees in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A frontal boundary is approaching Georgia, and will bring with it instability and moisture. Periods of widespread rain are expected tonight through the end of the short term period. Rainfall totals are going to range between 1 – 1.5 inches. Isolated higher amounts are possible, particularly over north Georgia, with up to around 3 to 4…
(NBC)- Questions are mounting in the wake of a deadly sniper attack at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office in Dallas. Top officials are promising tighter security nationwide. “We’ve seen a 1,000% increase in violent attacks against ICE officers,” said DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, pledging to ensure agents can operate safely. On Wednesday, a gunman opened fire from…
(LILAMAX)- Sales of new homes jumped sharply in August, reaching their highest level in nearly four years. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, sales surged more than 20 percent with 800,000 homes sold—before the Federal Reserve’s most recent interest rate cut. In the auto industry, Honda announced it is ending production of its all-electric ZDX crossover. The EV, scheduled to…
(CNN)- As famine and violence continue in Gaza, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas delivered a remote address to the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday. The Trump administration barred him from entering the U.S. by denying a visa, leaving Palestine’s ambassador to the U.N., Riyad Mansour, as its sole representative at the gathering. “If they think that this way they…
(NBC)- Typhoon Ragasa, the world’s most powerful tropical storm so far this year, has pounded Hong Kong and southern China with wind gusts exceeding 120 miles per hour. The massive storm churned across the South China Sea for days, its scale visible from space and prompting widespread alerts across China. In Hong Kong, torrential rains flooded streets, with seawater even…
(CNN)- The final trailer has arrived for “Wicked: For Good,” the highly anticipated conclusion to the big-screen adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical. Starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, the film will soar into theaters on November 21. Audiences looking for a more spiritual experience can catch “Bernadette of Lourdes: The Musical” in U.S. theaters this Sunday, September 28, and…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Bacon have hired former Major League pitcher Jesse Litsch as their new head coach for the 2026 season, the team announced. Litsch, who played eight years of professional baseball with the Toronto Blue Jays, appeared in 92 major league games between 2007 and 2011. He has spent the past four years coaching in…