MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Scattered storms and below average temperatures are continuing to begin the new work week. This Evening Mostly cloudy skies are abundant around Middle Georgia and showers and storms have been scattered in nature as they press northward. Nothing severe is expected but lighting and thunder will be fair game for any showers that develop. Skies should…
(LILAMAX)- “Buy now, pay later” plans are rapidly growing in popularity among young Americans, but not everyone is convinced they’re a smart financial choice. Haley Sacks, a personal finance influencer, says people shouldn’t use them at all. She argues that credit cards have important benefits that BNPL plans don’t, like rewards and consumer protections. Amazon’s popular voice assistant finally features…
(NBC)- A DeKalb County community is mourning the loss of Officer David Rose, a Marine veteran and newly sworn-in police officer who was killed in the line of duty Friday while responding to a shooting near the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. His mother, Deveane Atkinson, described Rose as someone who had always been ready to help others. “He…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – We will slowly start to see an increase in thunderstorm activity for Middle Georgia to start the new week. This afternoon thunderstorms will be mostly limited to south of I-20 though lingering cloud cover over the metro Atlanta and Athens areas may put a lid on potential development north of a line from Columbus to Macon….
(NBC)-Preparations are underway for high-stakes talks aimed at ending Russia’s war in Ukraine. U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin this Friday in Alaska. There is a possibility that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will join the meeting. Vice President J.D. Vance, who met over the weekend in England with top Ukrainian officials and European…
(LILAMAX)- Wall Street is gearing up for a pivotal week ahead, featuring key economic data releases and a highly anticipated meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Investors will closely watch two important inflation reports: the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Producer Price Index (PPI), alongside retail sales data. These indicators will offer insight into…
ChatGPT said: (CNN)- President Donald Trump is set to unveil a new plan for Washington, D.C., aimed at increasing federal control over the nation’s capital, following his recent threats to take greater authority. Trump criticized the city’s leadership, saying, “We’ve got to get the mayor to run this city properly. This city has to be run. You know, I have…
(CNN)- Tom Holland is back on set, filming the much-anticipated “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.” Sony recently released footage showing Holland riding a tank and interacting with fans — marking his first “day one” with fans on set for this project. The film is scheduled to hit theaters on July 31, 2026. Meanwhile, Jonah Hill is gearing up to release his…
MIDDLE GEORGIA – (41NBC/WMGT) – Several local football programs took the field Friday night for scrimmage games, to prepare for their season openers next week. In Gray, Jones County defeated Mary Persons 41-28 at Greyhound Stadium. The Greyhounds will head to Freedom Field to take on the Veterans Warhawks Friday in a rematch of last season’s week one matchup. The…
File: August 2022GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A months-long investigation into the Jones County High School football program concluded with a plea deal from former head coach Mike Chastain, who has repaid $24,500 to the Jones County Touchdown Club as part of a negotiated plea deal with Ocmulgee District Attorney T. Wright Barksdale III. The investigation began in January 2025 after…
(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT-DT) – Mike Thurmond has held several elected offices across Georgia, and is looking to add the state’s top leadership position to that list. Earlier this week, Thurmond launched his campaign for governor, joining a growing Democratic primary field. Thurmond’s political career began in 1986 when he was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Six people, including two Georgia inmates and two Chinese nationals, have been federally indicted for allegedly conspiring to distribute synthetic controlled substances, including fentanyl, into the Middle District of Georgia. A federal grand jury returned the indictment on May 14, 2025, which was unsealed August 7. The charges name: 44-year-old Devito Duran Young, aka “Big” or…
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…