MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A quiet morning to start the work week across North and Middle Georgia under mostly clear skies with a light easterly breeze and humid temperatures in the mid to upper 60s. These conditions are being driven by two primary features, a nearly stationary low over the Carolinas, and Tropical Storm Imelda over the Bahamas. While Imelda…
(CNN)- Another deadly and intense aerial assault shook Ukraine early Sunday as Russia launched more than 600 drones and dozens of missiles, rattling nerves across Europe. Poland scrambled military jets in response, just days after previous Russian incursions into its airspace. Moscow has denied those violations, dismissing them as provocations. Inside Ukraine, the strikes left at least four people dead,…
(CNN)- The scars of war have left much of Gaza in ruins, with nearly two million Palestinians displaced inside the enclave over the past two years. “It’s madness and it’s ongoing,” said James Elder, Global Spokesperson for UNICEF, describing the humanitarian crisis. The conflict began on October 7, 2023, when Hamas militants launched brutal attacks across southern Israel, killing 1,200…
(NBC)- Federal agents, police, and firefighters worked through the night in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, combing through the aftermath of a violent attack at a Sunday service. Investigators also searched the suspect’s home as the shocked community grappled with grief and unanswered questions. The attack unfolded inside a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where flames and gunfire tore…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an aggravated assault after a man was shot on Lavetta Drive late Saturday night. According to a sheriff’s office news release, deputies responded to the 1100 block of Lavetta Drive just before 10:25 p.m. after reports of a person shot. When they got there, deputies found a 66-year-old man…
DEXTER, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Baldwin Braves went on the road to take on the West Laurens Raiders in our Game of the Week on The End Zone. The Braves (2-2, 1-1 in 4-AAA) were coming off a bye after losing to Harlem 41-18 two weeks ago. The Raiders (5-0, 3-0 in 4-AAA) beat Harlem 44-34 last week and beat…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Veterans Warhawks battled the Houston County Bears in Week 7 of The End Zone. The Warhawks (2-3) had lost two in a row, including a 26-17 defeat to Warner Robins last week. The Bears (5-0) beat Tift County 57-14 two weeks ago and were scoring 41 points per game coming into the matchup. Houston…
EAST DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The East Laurens Falcons hosted the ACE Gryphons in Week 7 of The End Zone. The Gryphons (4-1, 3-1 in 2-A Division 1) were shut out by Northeast 29-0 last week. ACE did beat East Laurens last season in a close one, 27-21. The Falcons (1-4, 1-3 in 2-A Division 1) lost to Dodge County…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mount de Sales Cavaliers battled the FPD Vikings at George S. Johnson Memorial Stadium. The Cavaliers (1-5) beat Central Fellowship 21-3 last week. Mount de Sales had lost five straight to FPD. The Vikings (4-2) lost to Westfield 33-22 last week. FPD beat the Cavliers 45-3 last season and led the overall series 26-14. Here are…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Greyhounds hosted the Stockbridge Tigers on Friday night. The Greyhounds (3-2, 2-2 in 2-AAAA) domindated Union Grove 43-3 last week. The Tigers (4-1, 3-1 in 2-AAAA) beat Jones County 28-21 last year but had to forfeit. Their last loss (on the field) to Jones County was in 2019. Bill Shanks has the highlights…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Southwest Patriots welcomed the Dodge County Indians to Thompson Stadium on Friday night. The Indians (4-1, 3-1 in 2-A Division I) beat East Laurens last week 33-14 and shut out Southwest last season, 49-0. The Patriots (2-3, 1-3 in 2-A Division 1) were coming off their first region win of the season after beating Central 36-0…
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One person is dead and another is injured after a shooting Friday afternoon in Wrightsville. According to a Facebook post by the Wrightsville Police Department, officers along with Johnson County deputies were called to the scene of a shooting in the area of South Marcus Street near Pine Terrace Apartments around 4:45 p.m. Police say that’s…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures over the weekend will be down from the work week thanks to the cold front that passed through. This Evening Cloudy skies will hang around is isolated showers and storms continue through the suppertime hours. Rain may linger some into the overnight hours as well. Wind will be light and variable through the night with…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Open Streets Macon is back this weekend, celebrating its tenth anniversary. The event, hosted by Bike Walk Macon, will connect community members and families that make up the Pleasant Hill, Tatnall Heights and Beall’s Hill communities. Traffic will be closed off to a 1.4-mile stretch along Monroe, Tatnall and Oglethorpe Streets as part of Bike Walk…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Tomorrow, Middle Georgia voters will have the opportunity to hear from a number of candidates who’ll be on the ballot in 2026. The Houston County GOP is hosting the 2025 Central Georgia Republican Fish Fry at the Roy H. Sunny Watson Health Pavillion in Warner Robins. James Spornhauer, event planner and Assistant Treasurer for the…
Photos: Montezuma Police Department/FacebookMONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating two arsons at vacant homes in Montezuma, and a $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest. According to a Facebook post from the Montezuma Police Department, two houses near each other, located at 631 Majestic Lane and 632 Lancing Lane, were found…
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…