Tonight we lift up and celebrate Flint Energies power lineman of the week, utility line worker Ted Arrington, and high school football lineman Jakobe Bryant of Houston County High School. 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 Energies! Categories: Lineman…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – On Thursday, week two of the high school football season kicked off with our first region matchup of the season. The Academy of Classical Education Gryphons opened thier season on the road at Ed Defore Sports Complex against the 0-1 Central Chargers in a GHSA Region 2-A D-1 showdown. The Gryphons defeated the Chargers 38-6…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 34th annual “Hands Across the Border” campaign begins Monday, August 25 and runs through Friday, August 29. State troopers and local law enforcement agencies in Georgia, Alabama, Florida, South Carolina and Tennessee will conduct sobriety checkpoints near state lines to send a clear message: drunk and drugged driving will not be tolerated. The campaign coincides…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Hurricane Erin is positioned about 200 miles southeast of Cape Hatteras. The storm will continue its turn to the northeast and will advance away from the East Coast. As Erin moves further away from Georgia, the subsidence on the backside of the storm will also move out of the area. Meanwhile, a cold front is entering…
(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)UPDATE: The City of Warner Robins says water service has been restored after water main repairs following the opening of a sinkhole. WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Multiple unexpected curve balls were thrown. That’s what James Drinkard, City Administrator for Warner Robins said Thursday as he discussed various complications during a press conference surrounding the water main…
(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rising material and labor costs mean that funding for road repairs is covering fewer miles across Middle Georgia. But city officials in Warner Robins say they aren’t taking any shortcuts when it comes to keeping residents safe. The city recently announced a $2.48 million road paving project, which will cover 22 roads…
Oconee Heights new playground (41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)BALDWIN COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – All children should have the opportunity to play outside in a safe environment, and that’s one reason Baldwin County opened a new playground in Oconee Heights. The county was recently granted money to build a new gated playground in Oconee Heights, for children to play and feel safely. The new Baldwin…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been arrested and fired after investigators determined he was involved in a hit-and-run crash earlier this month, according to the sheriff’s office. Deputies responded just before 5 a.m. August 3 to a crash on the I-475 southbound exit ramp near Zebulon Road. A passenger vehicle struck the back of a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – This National Thrift Shop Day, Goodwill of Middle Georgia is celebrating what sets it apart from other thrift and resale options — every purchase helps someone build a better future. As part of a nonprofit mission that provides education, skills training, and career services to more than 5,000 Middle Georgians each year, Goodwill transforms donated goods into…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Pride will host a weeklong series of events this fall to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and allies, beginning with its kickoff event on August 29. The opening celebration, Chosen Family Feud, will take place at 6 p.m. at Emerson at Plum. The festivities will continue September 25 with a beer release and karaoke night at…
(LILAMAX)- Google has unveiled its new Pixel 10 smartphone lineup, highlighting artificial intelligence features that allow users to multitask more efficiently. One example: instantly pulling up an Airbnb address when prompted by a text. The launch comes just weeks before Apple is expected to debut its next iPhone models in September. Meanwhile, a new study is raising concerns about doctors…
(NBC)- New uncertainty is emerging over whether a face-to-face meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin will actually take place. The White House insists talks are still on track, with Vice President JD Vance saying direct engagement between leaders could help break diplomatic gridlock. But Russia is signaling hesitation, with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stressing lower-level…
(LILAMAX)- Federal Reserve officials expressed conce rn at their July meeting about both inflation and the state of the labor market, though most agreed it was still too early to cut interest rates. Governors also raised worries about tariffs fueling higher prices, while describing overall economic growth as “tepid.” In the retail sector, jewelry chain Claire’s announced it is selling…
(CNN)- President Donald Trump is intensifying pressure on the Federal Reserve as central bankers from around the world gather in Wyoming for their annual economic symposium. The high-profile event, which shapes global monetary policy, features a keynote speech today from Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Analysts expect Powell could signal a modest rate cut amid concerns over the labor market, though…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Touchdown Club has announced its Players of the Week following an action-packed opening week of the high school football season. The OrthoGeorgia Back of the Week honor went to Westside junior running back Tyliek Flint, who carried the ball 21 times for 171 yards and two touchdowns in the Seminoles’ thrilling 41-34 win…
COCHRAN, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Week Two of the high school football season brings one of Middle Georgia’s fiercest rivalries back into the spotlight as the Bleckley County Royals prepare for a rematch with the Dodge County Indians in the Endzone’s Game of the Week. The Royals, led by ninth-year head coach Von Lassiter, opened 2025 with a 35-13 win…
School Bus Drive Shortages (Photo:41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Classes are back in session, but fewer school buses are on the roads due to a lack of drivers. Houston County transportation director Tom Walmer says Houston County has seven driver vacancies right now. He says this shortage has been going on in Houston County for a while. “It’s a…
Reco Wilson in his new carMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A recent graduate of the Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia’s Life Recovery program is now officially a car owner thanks to a donated vehicle from the wheels to work program. Reco Wilson, who now works as a sales associate at the Rescue Mission’s thrift store, The Barn Center, spent more than…
Family of Richard Alan “Rad” Dykes UPDATE (8/20/25): Georgia Department of Public Safety says the suspect vehicle in the June 17 hit-and-run is now believed to be a medium red semi-truck with damage to the right side headlight assembly. Investigators with the Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team are still reviewing video footage and urge anyone with information or video from I-75…
Dontae Antez Brown (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (8/20/2025): U.S. Marshals arrested a 22-year-old Macon man Wednesday afternoon in connection with a 2023 homicide at the Safe Haven Mobile Home Park, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Just before 3:30 p.m., the U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested Dontae Antez Brown, the sheriff’s office said in a…
Courtesy: Southwest Research InstituteWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Today, the Southwest Research Institute (SWRI) celebrated the opening of its new $18.5 million Warner Robins facility. SWRI has partnered with the Robins Air Force Base for more than three decades and supports military missions by advancing electronic warfare and avionics technology. “Robins Air Force Base is a significant electronic warfare hub,”…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County and the Bibb County Board of Education have approved their 2025 property tax rates. The county lowered its rate, while the school board held its rate steady. The combined outcome will mean a small overall increase in cost for homeowners. County commissioners voted Tuesday to lower Macon‑Bibb’s millage rate from 9.900 to 9.575, a…
UPDATE (8/20/2025) Three juveniles are facing charges after a verbal altercation escalated into gunfire in June in Forsyth, according to the Forsyth Police Department. Officers responded Friday, June 20, to a report of a firearm-related incident at 500 Cabiness Road. Investigators determined three juveniles were involved in an argument that led to shots being fired between them. No injuries were…
PEACH COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 20-year-old man died Wednesday morning after his motorcycle collided with a utility trailer on I-75 northbound, according to the Georgia State Patrol. Troopers responded at 7:55 a.m. to the scene near mile marker 143. The preliminary investigation found that a black Yamaha YZ600 was traveling at a high rate of speed when it struck…