MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Scattered storms are likely both Saturday and Sunday as temperatures stay relatively cool. This Evening It’s been a mostly cloudy end to the week with a few spotty showers this afternoon. A few more showers and perhaps some storms will be possible through the evening and into tonight. The overnight hours will be partly cloudy,…
(Photo Credit: Bre’Anna Sheffield/41NBC)PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia’s Largest Consignment Event returns to the McGill Building at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry. The event is run by Tykes, Tots, & Teens and there are tons of items to choose from. They are open until 8:00 p.m. tonight and Saturday night there will be a 50% off sale on…
Law enforcement responds to threat at Perry High School (Photo: Justin Dierkes/41NBC)UPDATE (5:45p.m.): Perry Police say they have determined the incident was the result of a “swatting” call. UPDATE (4:35p.m.): The Houston County School District says Perry High School was placed under a Code Yellow this afternoon as a precaution while law enforcement investigated a reported threat near the end…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT-DT) – A man is charged with trafficking a 15-year-old girl, according to Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr. 29-year-old Frank Boston of Bibb County was arrested and charged after investigators say the victim disclosed she was sold for sex out of multiple Macon motels in 2022. The charges were brought by the Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit….
(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)UPDATE (8/8/2025 AT 2:51 p.m.) The victim has been identified as 37-year-old Michael Dewayne Bell of Fitzgerald, Georgia, according to Coroner James Williams. Bell was pronounced dead at the scene. His body will be sent to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Crime Lab for an autopsy. Next of kin has been notified. UPDATE (8/8/2025 at 1:45 p.m.) …
TAMPA, Florida – In the wake of Texas’ deadly floods, families across the country are grieving and worried about how trauma may impact the children who survived and the ones watching from afar. Experts say traumatic events, including natural disasters and extreme weather events, exacerbated by climate change, can rewire a child’s developing brain. But there is hope. The right…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT-DT) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested and charged two Dublin residents following a drug trafficking investigation in Laurens County, according to a news release. 36-year-old Brantley David Johnson and 49-year-old Makesha Latrise Johnson were charged with multiple counts including trafficking methamphetamine and cocaine, possession with intent to distribute ecstasy and cocaine, possession of firearms during…
(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC) HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT-DT) – The Houston County Board of Commissioners announced Friday its intention to increase 2025 property taxes by 11.18% over the rollback millage rate, according to a news release. Each year, the county’s Board of Tax Assessors reviews property values for tax purposes. When recent sales show prices are increasing, state law requires…
UPDATE (8/8): The Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man as 44-year-old Dusty Olsen. Olsen was arrested on August 7 and is charged with a window tint violation, two counts of illegal possession of a controlled substance, and misdemeanor willful obstruction of law enforcement officers. UPDATE (8/7): Twiggs County deputies say the search for a man who ran from…
ChatGPT said: (CNN)- Another wildfire has broken out in Southern California, as the Canyon Fire ignited Thursday afternoon. Initially estimated at just 30 acres, the blaze rapidly expanded to more than 1,000 acres within two hours. By Thursday evening, the fire had scorched nearly 5,000 acres, prompting evacuation orders for residents in affected areas. The fire began in Ventura County…
MACON. Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Wedge conditions are still in place, however, it has weakened a bit from the past few days. That means temperatures will be cooler than what we would expect for early August with temperatures in the mid to low 80s today and Saturday. Overnight lows are expected to be in the mid to upper 60s. Overall this…
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is celebrating his new tariff plan one day after it took effect, imposing import fees of 10 to 50 percent on goods from more than 90 countries. “We have a country that’s the hottest country in the world right now,” Trump said Friday, touting the policy as an economic win. But while the White House praises…
(LILAMAX) – President Trump has signed an executive order allowing more investment options in 401(k) retirement plans. Beyond traditional stocks and bonds, savers can now include alternative assets like cryptocurrency, real estate, and private companies. While this could potentially boost returns, it also introduces additional risks. Financial experts recommend consulting multiple advisors before making changes and checking for any adjustments…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Two GHSA High School football scrimmages got underway Thursday night, as teams prepare for Week One of the 2025 season next week. The Academy of Classical Education Gryphons hosted the John Milledge Academy Trojans at Perkins Field in Gryphon Stadium. The Trojans grabbed three touchdowns in the first half behind a great running game. ACE…
41NBC’s Bill Shanks sat down with Baldwin Braves head coach Kevin Patterson to discuss their upcoming season. Categories: Coach’s Corner, Local Sports Tags: Baldwin Braves Football
41NBC’s Bill Shanks sat down with Macon County Bulldogs head coach Kurt Williams to discuss their upcoming season. Categories: Coach’s Corner, Local Sports Tags: Macon County Bulldogs Football
41NBC’s Bill Shanks sat down with Bleckley County Royals head coach Von Lassiter to discuss their upcoming season. Categories: Coach’s Corner, Local Sports Tags: Bleckley County High School Royals Football
Cancer Survivor Painting class (photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Piedmont Macon regularly hosts creative healing art classes for cancer survivors. The motivation is fueled by the reality that facing cancer can feel isolating for many people, but finding a community of survivors can provide strength and hope. That’s why Piedmont Macon encourages survivors to join its creative healing classes…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Corporations, no matter how big or small, are looking to hire the best and brightest employees. That was the message from the 2025 Macon & Eggs: Education breakfast forum, which brought together local, regional, and state leaders in education and workforce development. The Chancellor of the University System of Georgia, Dr. Sonny Perdue, said education and the…
(LILAMAX)- President Donald Trump has announced a 100% tariff on all imported semiconductors and computer chips, with one major exception: companies that are actively “building in the United States” will be exempt. Details on how much domestic manufacturing is required to qualify for that exemption were not immediately released, leaving tech firms and analysts waiting for further clarification. The announcement…
(NBC)- A top Kremlin aide says Presidents Trump and Putin may meet “in the coming days,” with a location already agreed upon in principle, according to reporting from NBC News’ Keir Simmons. The Russian government is said to be “quite positive” about the possibility of a summit as early as next week. However, Moscow appears to be dismissive of a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 23-year-old man is dead after a traffic collision Thursday morning on Columbus Road, according to Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones. The crash happened around 9 a.m. near the intersection of Columbus West Drive on August 7. Jones said a motorist driving a Ford minivan was traveling west on Columbus Road when it collided with a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Flood Warning continues for the Ocmulgee River until Saturday morning. For today drier air is in place across the state. With the erosion of the wedge, additional heating is expected. Daytime highs will surge into the mid 70s to upper 80s. With this additional energy and decreased stability, the influence of the wedge begins to…
(LILAMAX) – Apple is doubling down on its U.S. investment. The tech giant announced it will invest an additional $100 billion in the United States, on top of the $500 billion previously committed. The announcement, made at the White House, supports suppliers across all 50 states. The expanded investment includes major funding for glassmakers producing parts for iPhones and Apple…