Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigating Cedar Avenue shooting

Deputies say the victim’s injury is non-life-threatening. The case is still under investigation.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A person was shot Thursday morning on Cedar Avenue and taken to the hospital, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said he suffered a single gunshot wound to the leg. His injury was non-life-threatening. That’s all the information the sheriff’s office provided. “The incident is still under investigation,” the sheriff’s office said in an…

Baldwin County senior center opens new library for senior participants

The addition of the library reflects the Center's commitment to enhance the quality of life for Baldwin County' older residents.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Baldwin County Senior Center opens a new library at one of its centers for its senior participates. Last Thursday, Overview Incorporated and the Baldwin County Senior Center held the ribbon cutting. Executive Director of Overview Incorporated Wanda Addeo said the library will give seniors a way to connect and share common interests. The participants can…

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Heart of Georgia to host 13th Annual Heart of the Dragon Boat Races

Betsy Fitzgerald, president and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Heart of Georgia, said the event is a premier Southeast paddling competition.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Heart of Georgia will host the 13th Annual Heart of the Dragon Boat Races on September 20 at Sandy Beach on Lake Tobesofkee in Macon. The event brings together professional, club and local teams from across the Southeast to race in one of the region’s premier paddling competitions. Teams also…

Macon’s Burke Mansion to host first overnight ghost hunt experience

The exclusive event will be held October 3, and will allow guests to spend the night in the 1887-built mansion while participating in an immersive paranormal investigation.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Visit Macon and the Macon Beyond team are hosting an overnight ghost hunt at one of the city’s most historic landmarks, the Burke Mansion, according to Visit Macon. The exclusive event will be held October 3, and will allow guests to spend the night in the 1887-built mansion while participating in an immersive paranormal investigation. The…

Minneapolis school shooting reignites gun debate

Minneapolis is reeling after a deadly school shooting that left two children dead and 17 others injured.

(NBC)- Minneapolis is reeling after a deadly school shooting that left two children dead and 17 others injured during the first week of classes at Annunciation Catholic School. Authorities said the gunman opened fire through the building’s stained glass windows before taking their own life. Mayor Jacob Frey urged the nation to move beyond condolences. “These kids were literally praying,”…

Pilot rescued after small plane crashes into Atlantic off crowded beach

A dramatic rescue unfolded off the Atlantic coast earlier this month when a small plane crashed into the water, trapping its pilot inside.

(NBC)- A dramatic rescue unfolded off the Atlantic coast earlier this month when a small plane crashed into the water, trapping its pilot inside. Newly released video shows firefighters pulling 57-year-old Mark Finkelstein out of the cockpit feet-first after his single-engine plane went down on August 2. First responders Chris Dunham, Chad Butchello and Austin Lancaster said Finkelstein was stuck…

Morning Business Report: Nvidia outlook rattles AI sector as Kohls jumps, Krispy Kreme faces pressure

Nvidia’s latest earnings outlook has rattled Wall Street,.

(LILAMAX)- Nvidia’s latest earnings outlook has rattled Wall Street, raising concerns about a potential slowdown in the booming artificial intelligence sector. The company offered little clarity on its China business, a growing point of unease as U.S.-China trade tensions escalate. Roughly half of the world’s AI researchers are based in China, making the uncertainty more pronounced. Nvidia shares slipped following…

Another dry day before rain arrives for the long weekend

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Pleasant late summer weather continues again today as  reinforcing dry air filters into Georgia. As surface high pressure slides east, a trough axis over the eastern U.S. will guide a wave into the South/Southeast on Thursday. Expect increasing cloud cover through the day Thursday and a return of isolated to scattered showers over East Central Georgia…

Warner Robins Looks to Extend Rivalry Streak with Northside

The Warner Robins Demons lead the rivalry 42-25 all-time heading into the 68th matchup

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – It’s already week three of the high school football season, and one of the state’s biggest rivalries is set for Friday night at McConnell-Talbert Stadium. The Warner Robins Demons, led by third-year head coach and former quarterback Shane Sams, enter the rivalry matchup 1-1 after a 45-14 loss to Lee County and a 53-0…

UPDATE: Tennille man sentenced to 5+ years in federal prison for hate crime against postal worker

William Charles Franklin was sentenced to 66 months in prison, three years supervised release, and ordered to pay restitution, prosecutors said.

UPDATE (8/27/25):  A Tennille man found guilty earlier this year of committing a hate crime against a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier has been sentenced to serve more than five years in federal prison, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia. U.S. District Judge Marc Treadwell sentenced 37-year-old William Charles Franklin on Wednesday to 66…

Stellantis investing $41M in new Mopar distribution center in Forsyth

The facility will store 88,000 auto parts, employ 90 local workers, and open in January 2027.

Construction Underway at Mopar Parts Distribution Center FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A new distribution center is coming to Monroe County.    Stellantis announced it’s investing more than $41 million to build a new 422,000 square foot Mopar parts distribution center in Forsyth. It will be located just off Interstate 75 near the Five Below distribution center on Rumble Road. The…

Real-time text available for 911 calls in Houston County

Dispatchers are trained to respond through real-time text, giving residents with hearing loss faster access to emergency help.

911 call center text service (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – According to the Georgia Department of Human Services, one out of six people in Houston County struggles with hearing loss. This is a big reason the Houston County 911 Call Center set up a text service. “Real time text, if it’s activated on a cell phone, and they…

Rain chances begin to return Thursday

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – More cloud cover and a few spotty showers and storms are likely Thursday. This Evening A partly sunny afternoon will become a partly cloudy night across Middle Georgia. No rain is likely tonight however the humidity will begin to uptick some starting tonight. Expect lows in the low to mid 60s accompanied by light wind from…

GEICO’s Macon campus cleared after false bomb threat Tuesday

Deputies say the threat was made Tuesday night, leading to a sweep of all GEICO buildings in Macon.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A bomb threat at the GEICO campus in Macon Tuesday led to a response from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, but investigators determined the call was a hoax. Capt. Linda Howard with the sheriff’s office confirmed a bomb threat was made just before 6 p.m. She said deputies responded and all buildings were checked and cleared….

GBI investigating Telfair County Chief Magistrate Judge Bryan Selph, other officials

The Oconee Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office requested the GBI investigation, which remains active.

MCRAE-HELENA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation confirmed Wednesday it is investigating “alleged improper conduct” involving Telfair County Chief Magistrate Judge Bryan Selph and “other public officials.” The GBI released a statement on Wednesday: “On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, the Oconee Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office requested GBI assistance investigating alleged improper conduct involving Telfair County Chief Magistrate…

Gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms hosting Warner Robins meet and greet tonight

Bottoms is hosting a meet and greet with local elected officials and community members at AFGE Local 987 in Warner Robins as a part of her Standing Up for Georgia Tour.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The campaign trail for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms is passing through Middle Georgia tonight. Bottoms is hosting a meet and greet with local elected officials and community members at AFGE Local 987 in Warner Robins as a part of her Standing Up for Georgia Tour. Bottoms says she wants to hear from voters…

UPDATE: Shelter in place order at Mercer University lifted

A shelter in place order was issued Wednesday afternoon at Mercer University after a threat was called in to the school, according to Director of Media Relations, Jennifer Fairfield-Williams.

UPDATE: A shelter in place order at Mercer University is now lifted, according to Bibb County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Capt. Linda Howard. Mercer Director of Media Relations Jennifer Fairfield-Williams confirmed the lifted order. ”There is no active threat on the Macon campus,” she said. “Police are continuing to monitor the situation.” MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A shelter in place order…

Stellantis invests $41 million in new Mopar Parts Distribution Center in Monroe County

The new 422,000 square-foot facility in Forsyth will create about 90 jobs and expand Stellantis’s U.S. parts distribution network.

Stellantis invests more than $41 million in a new 422,000-square-foot Mopar Parts Distribution Center in Forsyth, Georgia, about 60 miles south of Atlanta. The facility will strengthen the company’s U.S. parts distribution network, delivering faster, more efficient service to dealers and customers across the Southeast.(Graphic Courtesy: Stellantis)FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –A new distribution center is coming to Monroe County. The company…

Trump pushes National Guard deployments, targets Federal Reserve in cabinet meeting

President Trump held a wide-ranging cabinet meeting this week

(NBC)-  President Trump held a wide-ranging cabinet meeting this week, addressing crime, federal power, and his escalating clash with the Federal Reserve. Speaking alongside his top advisers, Trump defended his plan to expand National Guard deployments into more major cities, despite opposition from Democratic leaders who call the move unconstitutional. “I would have the right to do anything I want…

Morning Business Report: Cracker Barrel scraps logo after backlash, Nvidia earnings in focus

Cracker Barrel is walking back its rebranding effort after swift backlash from customers and even criticism from President Donald Trump.

(LILAMAX)- Cracker Barrel is walking back its rebranding effort after swift backlash from customers and even criticism from President Donald Trump. The company announced it will scrap its new logo, which many called bland and generic, and keep its longtime “Old Timer” branding instead. Following the announcement, Cracker Barrel’s stock jumped more than 5%. In a statement, the company said,…

Below normal temperatures continue for Middle Georgia

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Pleasant conditions will continue across the region through the middle of the week as a mid-level trough remains parked over the Eastern U.S. Deep low to mid-level northwest flow on the backside of the trough will reinforce a very dry airmass over Georgia, with dewpoints in the 50s. Rainfall chances will be near zero under mostly…

Deadly Florida crash sparks tougher truck driver enforcement

A deadly crash on the Florida Turnpike is fueling a nationwide crackdown on commercial truck drivers.

(CNN)- A deadly crash on the Florida Turnpike is fueling a nationwide crackdown on commercial truck drivers. Investigators say earlier this month, Harjinder Singh, a semi-truck driver from India, made an illegal U-turn on the highway, triggering a crash that killed three people. Afterward, federal officials reported Singh failed an English language proficiency test. “We lost three people. For no…

Hollywood Minute: Venice Film Festival lineup shines, first Hamnet trailer debuts

Hollywood is heading to Italy as the Venice Film Festival gets underway, drawing some of the biggest names in film.

ChatGPT said: (CNN)- Hollywood is heading to Italy as the Venice Film Festival gets underway, drawing some of the biggest names in film. Julia Roberts, Andrew Garfield, and Ayo Edebiri are expected to premiere their new drama After the Hunt, while George Clooney and Adam Sandler will showcase Jay Kelly. Emma Stone reunites with Poor Things director Yorgos Lanthimos for…

Kilmar Abrego Garcia fights deportation in high-profile immigration case

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador earlier this year, is renewing his bid for asylum with a virtual hearing scheduled for today.

(CNN)- Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador earlier this year, is renewing his bid for asylum with a virtual hearing scheduled for today. His attorneys are asking a U.S. District Judge to order his release from detention, while the judge has temporarily blocked the government from re-deporting him. Abrego Garcia’s case drew national attention after Immigration…