MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Critical fire weather conditions are possible for the southeast part of the coverage area. Temperatures will rise into the mid to low 70s with overnight lows falling into the upper 30s and low 40s. Dewpoints behind the front will fall into the 30s and 40s tomorrow making it feel very dry out there. The remainder of…
EASTMAN, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – With just two weeks left in the regular season, late-region showdowns can make or break playoff hopes, and Friday night’s matchup in Eastman is no exception. The 7-1 Dodge County Indians are rolling into their Region 2-A Division I battle against Northeast on a five-game winning streak, averaging more than 30 points per game while…
Dexter Smith (Photo: Laurens County Sheriff’s Office)DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office says a man is facing murder and assault charges after a deadly stabbing on a passenger bus traveling along Interstate 16. According to a news release, deputies responded to I-16 near mile marker 47 on Saturday, October 18 after receiving reports of an assault aboard…
HOCO S.A.T. scores (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – For the ninth straight year, Houston County students have outperformed both state and national averages on the SAT, with the Class of 2025 earning an average score of 1,071. That total is 75 points higher than the national average and 42 points above the state average, according to the Georgia…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dr. Mehmet Oz says despite the ongoing government shutdown, Medicare operations are continuing as normal. “It has not affected the open enrollment process whatsoever,” Dr. Oz told 41NBC’s Tyrik Wynn. “The shutdown affects lots of parts of government, but Medicare is something that both Democrats and Republicans treasure. It’s a crown jewel of our social safety…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The final defendant involved in a deadly 2021 drug deal in a Macon hotel parking lot has pleaded guilty, concluding a case that left one man dead and four others facing prison time. District Attorney Anita Howard announced that Lucky Chiderah Udeh entered a guilty plea Monday for his role in the November 23, 2021, killing…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures reached near average today however the rest of the week will return to below normal temps following a cold front overnight tonight. This Evening It’s been another sunny day around Middle Georgia and temperatures have climbed some since Monday afternoon. Some spots even saw double digit increases. A few more clouds are likely to move…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dublin City Schools says its Board of Education has approved $3 million in new budget reductions as part of an ongoing effort to recover from a multimillion-dollar deficit. According to a news release posted on the school district’s Facebook page Tuesday, the action was taken at an October board meeting. However, no publicly posted agenda or…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Warner Robins man has been sentenced to 25 years after pleading guilty to child molestation in Houston County Superior Court. According to the Houston County District Attorney’s Office, 57-year-old Jonathan Scott Beach pleaded guilty on October 20 to one count of child molestation. Senior Superior Court Judge George F. Nunn sentenced Beach to 25 years,…
(NBC)- Crews began demolishing part of the White House’s historic east wing facade on Monday to clear space for a massive new ballroom that President Trump has promoted as a way to host far more guests. “This was the ballroom, and this room holds 88 people. And the new one will hold 999 people,” the president said. The White House…
(LILAMAX)- Apple saw shares rise after a report from Counterpoint Research found the iPhone 17 series outsold the iPhone 16 lineup in both China and the U.S. within the first 10 days of release. Researchers say the base model’s strong value helped drive demand, calling it “very compelling to consumers.” Apple launched the new line in September. An Amazon Web Services outage caused widespread disruptions Monday, taking down major…
(CNN)- Sleep is one of the body’s most basic needs — essential for restoring energy and maintaining long-term health. But experts warn that poor-quality sleep can do more than just leave you tired — it can actually make you sick. “We tend to develop chronic diseases,” said Dr. Nancy Foldvary, a sleep neurologist with the Cleveland Clinic. Foldvary says your…
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, October 13 and Friday, October 17. Understanding the scores Scores 69 and below (unsatisfactory): Highlighted in red. Scores 70-99 (satisfactory): Displayed in black. Scores of 100 (perfect):…
(NBC)- A massive worldwide internet outage sent shockwaves through businesses and users across the globe Monday, as Amazon Web Services (AWS) — the cloud-computing arm of the tech giant — went down, disrupting some of the world’s biggest companies. From United Airlines to Apple, Slack, and Venmo, entire systems went dark for hours. The outage even hit Amazon’s own e-commerce…
(LILAMAX)- Amazon Web Services says it has largely resolved the massive internet outage that began early Monday, crippling websites and apps for millions of users across industries. The outage originated from a technical update to an AWS database service around 3 a.m. ET, affecting retail, social media, financial platforms, and other online operations. Amazon confirmed that service has been mostly…
(CNN)- At 21 days and counting, the federal government shutdown is now tied for the second-longest in U.S. history, with no deal in sight and growing frustration among federal workers and travelers. Union leaders representing air traffic controllers say the situation is becoming untenable. “We need to end this shutdown,” said Dan McCabe, Southern Regional Vice President of the National…
(NBC)- Tense protests broke out outside an Illinois courthouse Monday as jury selection began in the first-degree murder trial of former deputy Sean Grayson, charged in the fatal shooting of 36-year-old Sonya Massey. Chants of “Put Sean Grayson in general population!” and “Black women matter!” echoed through the crowd as police lined the courthouse roof and surrounding streets. Protesters demanded…
(CNN)- Actor Colman Domingo is joining the cast of Wicked: For Good, bringing his signature charisma to the highly anticipated sequel. The film’s official Instagram account announced that the two-time Oscar nominee will voice the Cowardly Lion in the second half of the Broadway musical adaptation, set to hit theaters November 21. “How can we cull all that energy into…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The satellite loop shows clear skies across the state. A high pressure ridge centered over Georgia is keeping things cool and dry as it is moving east. This ridge is expected to move off the Georgia/South Carolina/North Carolina coast just before daybreak Tuesday allowing a moisture starved frontal boundary to move into the Southeast U.S. This…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – As another exciting week of high school football wraps up, the Macon Touchdown Club has announced its latest Players of the Week, recognizing standout performances from across the local gridiron scene. Southwest quarterback Chase Dupree was named Back of the Week after a strong showing in the Patriots’ 35-21 loss to ACE. The senior went…
Akbar Mohammad Harclerode (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (10/20/25): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says charges against a Macon man are expected to be upgraded to felony murder after the death of a man injured in a January assault on Gledhill Street. Deputies say 45-year-old Akbar Mohammed Harclerode is accused of attacking 37-year-old Maurice Jerome Butler on January 16 near…
Photos: Peach County Sheriff’s OfficeFORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two men are facing multiple charges after being arrested for trafficking a 14-year-old girl in Peach County. In a news release on Monday, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr’s Office announced that 38-year-old Virgilio Gabriel Vasquez and 38-year-old Napoleon Hernandez Gomez, both from Guatemala and illegally living in the U.S., were arrested…
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: Jontavious Askew is wanted by…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After a couple days in the 70s highs will climb back into the 80s Tuesday afternoon. This Evening A sunny Monday afternoon will become a clear and chilly night across Middle Georgia. Lows will largely drop into the lower 40s accompanied by light winds from the south. There is a slim chance for patchy fog ahead…