(NBC)- The reigning Super Bowl champions are preparing for opening night, and fans across the region say the excitement hasn’t faded since their championship run. “Oh man, that Super Bowl was amazing,” said Eagles fan Amir Johnson. “Everyone from all the way to New Jersey to Philadelphia, we all just celebrated. It was a very beautiful thing to the city.”…
(LILAMAX)- Unemployed workers are remaining out of work for longer periods, even as layoffs remain low, according to the latest labor data. That trend has pushed the ratio of job vacancies to unemployed workers down to its lowest level since spring 2021. Job openings totaled 7.18 million in July, missing the 7.38 million expected by economists and falling below the…
(CNN)- Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing mounting backlash, with more than a thousand current and former HHS employees calling for his resignation. In a six-page letter, staff accused Kennedy of undermining the agency’s mission, citing mass firings at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the appointment of political loyalists, and the rescinding of…
(CNN)- “Superman” is still flying high at the box office, and now fans have a release date for the sequel. Writer-director James Gunn announced on social media that Man of Tomorrow will arrive in theaters on July 9, 2027. The current film, Superman, has already grossed more than $600 million worldwide and introduced Milly Alcock as Supergirl. Her standalone movie,…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Up the road at Westside High School, the Seminoles are preparing for a Week Four test. Led by 17th-year head coach Spoon Risper, Westside is aiming to finish their head coach’s final season strong. Westside (1-2) sits in the same position as last year, opening the season with a late comeback win over Howard before…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Another week of high school football brings another hometown throwdown as the Warner Robins Demons prepare to host the Houston County Bears in the Week Four Game of the Week. The Demons (2-1) are coming off their ninth straight victory over rival Northside. Now, they turn their attention to another Region 2-5A opponent just…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Loaves and Fishes is hosting the “Walk a Mile in My Shoes” pilgrimage to raise awareness about homelessness in Middle Georgia. The event is set for September 20 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., beginning and ending at the Tubman Museum in downtown Macon. The 3-mile walk is designed to highlight the daily journey of individuals facing…
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rolling Thunder Georgia 3, a nonprofit group that supports veterans, is working with the Houston County School District to raise POW/MIA flags at all 41 schools. The first ceremony was held Wednesday morning at Thompson Middle School in Centerville. Each flag is dedicated to a soldier who is still missing in action. Andy Cannon, a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A shift in the wind direction will allow more heat and humidity to move back into the Peach State leading up to the weekend. This Evening A mostly sunny afternoon across Middle Georgia will lead to a clear night. The wind will begin to shift direction during the late evening with overnight wind expected out of…
(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – There’s a new opportunity for Macon tourists to soak up the city’s rich music history. The Southern Rock Mansion, the former home of legendary guitarist Duane Allman, is now a short-term vacation rental. Ed Hubbard, owner of the Southern Rock Mansion, says he and his wife Angie are longtime fans of The Allman…
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Fort Valley new temporary rule (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The holiday season is right around the corner, but if you’re planning on having a party in Fort Valley, make sure the guest list doesn’t include more than 25 people. The Fort Valley Police Department is now enforcing a new temporary rule against large, unapproved parties. Fort…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County schools are restarting their “Walking School Bus” program to help students return to class after holidays. L.H. Williams Elementary and the United Way of Central Georgia’s Community Schools United host the initiative, where volunteers from the Pleasant Hill neighborhood walk students to school while discussing different topics along the way. Mystery guests greet students…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Forsyth man is facing drug trafficking charges after deputies found more than 50 grams of methamphetamine during a traffic stop, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrested 51-year-old Thomas Ivey of Anderson Road on August 31 after stopping him for a traffic violation. Investigators said Ivey was found with about 51.3 grams of…
TAMPA, Florida – Climate change isn’t just a growing threat, it’s a job opportunity. From coastal engineering to ecosystem restoration, environmental careers are on the rise, and they’re making a big impact. Today, we go to the beach with one young woman turning her passion into purpose and breakdown the top-paying environmental jobs that could inspire your kids to be…
(NBC)- After years of silence and pain, nine survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse — and relatives of women he victimized — are stepping forward together, saying they have found strength in numbers. “Alone we are afraid, together we are feared,” survivor Marikje Chartouni told NBC News in an exclusive interview. Another survivor, Wendy Avis, revealed she was just 14…
(LILAMAX)- Google scored a major legal victory this week as a judge ruled the company does not have to sell its Chrome browser or Android operating system. The decision marks a significant setback for the Justice Department, which argued Google operated as a monopoly. However, the court did rule that Google can no longer maintain exclusive search deals. Amazon is…
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead after he fired at deputies while fleeing from a stolen vehicle early Wednesday morning in Warner Robins, according to the Houston County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies attempted to stop the vehicle around 2:04 a.m. on September 3 near the intersection of Houston Lake Road and Thomson Road in Centerville when two people…
(CNN)- After days of speculation, the Trump administration has confirmed plans to send armed military personnel to Chicago, citing ongoing gun violence in the city. President Donald Trump defended the move, saying, “Well, we’re going in. I didn’t say when we’re going in. When you lose, look, I have an obligation. This isn’t a political thing. I have an obligation.”…
Catrell Ford (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (9/3/25): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says 43-year-old Catrell Tywan Ford was shot and killed during a confrontation with deputies Tuesday night, hours after investigators say he fatally shot 56-year-old Regina Darlene Smith and critically injured a 79-year-old man at the Family Dollar on Jeffersonville Road. Deputies say Ford fled the scene and…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Another week of high school football brings a hometown throwdown in The Endzone’s Week 4 Game of the Week. The Houston County Bears, led by fourth-year head coach Jeremy Edwards, are off to a perfect 3-0 start once again this season, after a comeback home-opening victory over rival Perry. Now, the Bears prepare for…
(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – For the past decade, aging infrastructure and bad weather have led to a series of water outages in Milledgeville, leaving residents and businesses without water for up to two days at a time. That’s why the city recently approved $55 million dollars in bonds, aimed at improving infrastructure and water service to customers….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent Wellness Center is helping people prepare for Macon Music Half Marathon. The Macon Music Half Marathon is set for November 22 and starts at 8 a.m. at Carolyn Crayton Park. The 13.1-mile course runs through downtown Macon, passing local landmarks tied to the city’s musical history, including Capricorn Studios, the Otis Redding Foundation,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Downtown Macon will transform into an open-air gallery this month as the Macon Mural Festival returns for its third year, bringing new artwork to local businesses and buildings. The Macon Arts Alliance is hosting the three-day event, which brings artists to the city to create colorful murals on local businesses and buildings. Festival coordinator Colin Penndorf…