ACE Gryphons Set for Region Test Against Northeast in Game of the Week

The 4-0 ACE Gryphons look for their first win in their region series with the 3-1 Northeast Raiders in the fourth all-tim matchup of two macon schools

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Week six of the high school football season brings another key region matchup, as the undefeated Academy for Classical Education looks to stay on track. The Gryphons, now 4-0, are coming off a homecoming win over Wilkinson County. Their early slate has included a hard-fought road win against Dodge County, which head coach Keith Hatcher…

Quarterback Sons Lead Coaches Into Friday’s Game of the Week

The 3-1 Northeast Raiders look for four consecutive victories over the 4-0 ACE Gryphons Friday at Perkins Field

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Two head coaches will watch their sons take the field as starting quarterbacks in this week’s Game of the Week. At the helm of his offense is freshman quarterback Jordan Wiggins, son of head coach Jeremy Wiggins, who has led his team to a 3-1 record just four games into his high school varsity career….

Macon-Bibb County Planning & Zoning reveals housing demand trends

Macon is seeing a big boom with people choosing Macon rather than the Atlanta area.

Downtown Macon MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –An ongoing study by the Macon-Bibb County Planning and Zoning Commission, in partnership with RKG Associates Inc., has revealed new findings when it comes to the Macon housing market.  President of RKG, Kyle Talente, says there’s a growing demand for urban living and affordable housing options in Macon. According to the study, people are more…

Byron Elementary School receives John Hancock award

State Superintendent Richard Woods awarded Byron elementary with a proficiency ribbon, for at least 90% of their students being able to write their names in cursive.  

Byron Elementary awarded John Hancock award (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Byron Elementary School received the John Hancock award. It recognizes excellence in teaching cursive writing to 4th grade students. State Superintendent Richard Woods awarded the school with a proficiency ribbon, for at least 90% of their students being able to write their names in cursive.   Woods gave students with their own…

Warner Robins man arrested in Monroe County on kidnapping, assault and rape charges

Deputies said they were contacted around 7:58 p.m. September 16 by the Middle Georgia Fugitive Task Force about a suspect wanted by the Warner Robins Police Department.

MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Warner Robins man wanted on serious charges was arrested Tuesday evening in Monroe County, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said they were contacted around 7:58 p.m. September 16 by the Middle Georgia Fugitive Task Force about a suspect wanted by the Warner Robins Police Department on charges including kidnapping, aggravated assault…

More heat likely Thursday

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will largely get into the 90s Thursday afternoon around Middle Georgia. This Evening A partly sunny day will clear out some through the evening and into the night, however a handful of clouds will likely still be overhead after sunset. A few showers or storms will also be possible through the evening and into tonight….

Woman accused of stealing truck in Monroe County, leading law enforcement on chase into Macon

Deputies say Tiffany McMurray stole a truck in Forsyth and led a chase into Macon before being stopped with a PIT maneuver.

Tiffany McMurray (Photo: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office)MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon woman faces charges after deputies say she stole a truck and led them on a chase from Forsyth into Macon on Monday. According to a Monroe County Sheriff’s Office incident report, 37-year-old Tiffany McMurray was first spotted fleeing Forsyth police in a silver Camaro around 5:20 p.m. The…

Crisis Line & Safe House to host Sip Sip Hooray

Jamie Borman, executive director of Crisis Line & Safe House of Central Georgia, says proceeds from the event benefit the organization.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Crisis Line & Safe House of Central Georgia is hosting Sip Sip Hooray, an event to benefit victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking, along with their children staying at the organization. The nonprofit serves Bibb, Crawford, Houston, Jones, Monroe, Peach and Twiggs counties. Jamie Borman, executive director of Crisis Line & Safe…

Trump arrives in UK for second state visit

President Donald Trump has arrived in the United Kingdom for an unprecedented second state visit by an American president

(NBC)- President Donald Trump has arrived in the United Kingdom for an unprecedented second state visit by an American president, greeted with royal pageantry and heightened security. King Charles hosted the official welcome at Windsor Castle, where Trump praised the monarch. “He’s been a friend of mine for a long time, and everybody respects him,” Trump said. The visit was…

Tech Report: TikTok ownership deal, Microsoft UK investment, Charlie Kirk online surge

TikTok’s future in the U.S. may soon be secured thanks to a deal that shifts majority ownership to American companies.

(LILAMAX)- TikTok’s future in the U.S. may soon be secured thanks to a deal that shifts majority ownership to American companies. Under the agreement, U.S.-based owners including Oracle, Andreessen Horowitz, and Silver Lake will control 80 percent of the platform, while Chinese shareholders retain the rest once the deal is finalized. Meanwhile, Microsoft announced plans to invest $30 billion in…

Meager shower possible as dryness continues

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A closed low over the Mid-Atlantic will fling multiple weak shortwaves through the state today. The initial wave tracks through north Georgia this morning,  leading to an increase in convection between 4 AM and 10 AM. Instability will be very marginal . Any storm or shower activity should be at most widespread along I-20. Some rainfall…

Federal Reserve expected to cut interest rates for first time since December

For the first time since December, the Federal Reserve is widely expected to lower interest rates today.

(CNN)- For the first time since December, the Federal Reserve is widely expected to lower interest rates today, with analysts predicting at least a quarter-point drop. Such a move would bring the target federal funds rate down to between 4 and 4.25 percent, making it cheaper for consumers to borrow money. “They set the price and supply of money that…

Man arrested in theft of unreleased Beyoncé music in Atlanta

A man is in custody after police linked him to the theft of unreleased Beyoncé music just days before her first Cowboy Carter tour stop in Atlanta.

(NBC)- A man is in custody after police linked him to the theft of unreleased Beyoncé music just days before her first Cowboy Carter tour stop in Atlanta. Authorities say the incident happened in a parking deck in July, two days before the highly anticipated concert. Investigators tied a vehicle to the scene and later arrested Kelvin Evans, who is…

Brian Kemp talks business climate after Hyundai raid

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and state leaders broke ground Tuesday on Rivian’s long-anticipated electric vehicle plant in Walton County.

(CNN)- Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and state leaders broke ground Tuesday on Rivian’s long-anticipated electric vehicle plant in Walton County, a project first announced in 2021 but delayed by financial and regulatory setbacks. Rivian expects to begin rolling cars off its production line by 2028. The groundbreaking event included test drives for state officials, including the governor himself. But beyond…

Hollywood Minute: ‘The Housemaid,’ ‘Maintenance Required,’ and ‘The Lost Bus’

Sydney Sweeney stars in the suspenseful new thriller The Housemaid, moving into a home filled with unsettling secrets.

(CNN)- Sydney Sweeney stars in the suspenseful new thriller The Housemaid, moving into a home filled with unsettling secrets. Sweeney plays an employee working for a wealthy family led by Amanda Seyfried, whose seemingly perfect lives begin to unravel. The film arrives in theaters December 19. On a lighter note, Maintenance Required offers a fresh take on romance. The rom-com…

Former Peach County Quarterback Leads Fort Valley State Into Home Opener

Wildcats Freshman QB and Peach County alum DJ Hudson hopes to build offf momentum from his first career start heading into the home opener, down the road from where he played at Trojans Stadium for 4 seasons

FORT VALLEY, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Fort Valley State Wildcats are turning to a familiar face to lead them at quarterback this season, one who excelled just down the road at Peach County High School. On Thursday night, Fort Valley State fell just short in a close 26-21 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference game against Clark Atlanta on the road…

Northeast Raiders Riding Momentum Into Week Six Region Matchup

The 3-1 Northeast Raiders look for four consecutive victories over the 4-0 ACE Gryphons Friday at Perkins Field

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – As the high school football season nears its halfway mark, Week Six brings another round of region play, and the Northeast Raiders are carrying plenty of momentum into their next test. The Raiders, now 3-1 under eighth-year head coach Jeremy Wiggins, are riding a three-game region win streak. The East Side squad has scored 100…

City of Centerville to hear from residents on proposed property tax increase

Georgia law requires the city to hold three public hearings on its proposed property tax increase.

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Centerville recently announced its plans to set the millage rate at 8.9 for Fiscal Year 2025, a decrease from the current rate (9.5), but higher than the millage rollback rate (8.367). Georgia law requires the city to hold three public hearings on the property tax increase, with the first two…

Atrium raises awareness for pediatric sickle cell

Dr. Patrick DeMoss says symptoms for pediatric sickle cell may differ for kids in different age groups.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium is raising awareness for pediatric sickle cell and aims to educate Middle Georgia about the disease. Dr. Patrick DeMoss says sickle cell is a disease of red blood cells in which, over time, the cells become more fragile. He adds that the red blood cells tend to break apart or get stuck in blood vessels…

Temperatures climb more Wednesday as some rain chances return

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Highs will be creeping towards 90 degrees around Middle Georgia tomorrow with the possibility for a couple of stray showers. This Evening   A mostly sunny afternoon will become a clear night around Middle Georgia once again. Expect lows largely in the lower 60s accompanied by light and variable winds. A shower could be possible in…

Houston County Jail nears capacity; staffing shortages raise safety concerns

Houston County Sheriff Matt Moulton says the high number is partly due to the jail holding inmates from other agencies. 

Houston County Jail Capacity (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Houston County Jail is nearing its maximum capacity of 665 inmates, with 627 currently housed there. Houston County Sheriff Matt Moulton says the high number is partly due to the jail holding inmates from other agencies. “Over the past few months, Peach County has been going through renovations…

Two Forsyth men arrested for vehicle break-ins at Mary Persons High School

Deputies said the break-ins happened August 22 in the junior parking lot at the high school.

MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Forsyth men have been arrested in connection with a string of vehicle break-ins at Mary Persons High School, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the break-ins happened August 22 in the junior parking lot at the high school. After an investigation involving search warrants and surveillance, two suspects were taken into…

Fort Valley State University student dies, university confirms

The university encouraged students in need of support to visit the Wellness Center or call UWILL counseling services at 833-646-1526.

File: 2021FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 19-year-old Fort Valley State University student has died, school officials confirmed. Joshua Da’Mon Woodard, a sophomore visual and performing arts student from Perry, died late Saturday evening at Emory Healthcare in Warner Robins, according to Houston County Coroner James Williams. An autopsy will be conducted at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Medical Examiner’s…

Band of the Week: Southwest High School

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – This week’s 41NBC Band of the Week spotlight shines on the Southwest High School Marching Patriots. Director of Bands Willie Hollins says he’s excited about the growth in the band program and the opportunities it provides for kids in the community. Hollins adds that their teamwork and passion are what make the Marching Patriots stand…