Gray Police investigating possible misuse of Jones County Touchdown Club funds

Gray Police confirmed to 41NBC that the investigation is ongoing but declined to provide additional details.

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Gray Police are investigating the “possible misappropriation of funds related to the Jones County High School Touchdown Club,” according to an incident report obtained Thursday by 41NBC, which was requested through an open records request on Wednesday. The report states that Jones County Schools Superintendent Charles Lundy met with Gray Police on Monday, February 3 regarding…

MORNING BUSINESS REPORT: Amazon surpasses Walmart in revenue for the first time

Amazon reports $187 billion in quarterly revenue, overtaking Walmart’s projected $180 billion for Q4

NEW YORK (LILAMAX)– Amazon has officially overtaken Walmart in quarterly revenue for the first time, marking a major milestone in the retail industry. The e-commerce giant reported $187 billion in revenue for its most recent quarter, while Walmart is expected to announce $180 billion in revenue when it reports earnings on February 20. Despite Amazon’s quarterly edge, Walmart still leads…

Federal judge halts White House plan to cut federal workforce

A judge temporarily blocks federal job cuts as unions fight back, with Democrats warning of risks for employees

Federal workforce cuts: Judge blocks White House plan amid union lawsuits(NBC NEWS)- A federal judge has temporarily halted the White House’s effort to shrink the federal workforce, delaying planned job cuts until at least a Monday hearing. The ruling follows lawsuits filed by federal employee unions challenging the legality of the buyout program aimed at reducing government jobs. The Trump…

Two GMC Prep Bulldogs sign on National Signing Day

Georgia Military College Prep had two signees on Wednesday

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two senior GMC Bulldogs signed their letters of intent on Wednesday to play their respective sport at the next level. Hannah Garner signed her letter of intent to play softball with Chattanooga State University. Lily Mullis will stay close to home as she signed on to play soccer with Georgia Military College. Categories: Across Georgia Sports,…

Three Jones County seniors sign on National Signing day

Three Greyhounds signed their letters of intent to play sports at the collegiate level

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three Jones County seniors signed on Wednesday to play their respective sports at the next level. Football: Devin Edmonds – Shorter University Zach Hurt – Reinhardt University   Softball: Tranasia Parker – Albany State University Categories: Jones County, Local News, Local Sports

Four Baldwin Braves football players sign letters of intent

Four Braves seniors signed to play collegiate football

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Four Baldwin senior football players signed their letters of intent on Wednesday to play at the next level. LJ Pounds – Morehouse College Jonquavious Russell – Miles College Brandon Whisby – St. Thomas University LaBrayden Burden – University of the Cumberlands   Categories: Across Georgia Sports, Baldwin County, Local News, Local Sports, Sports

Five Northside Eagles sign on National Signing Day

Several Eagles signed their letters of intent to play collegiate ball

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Five Northside Eagles seniors signed to play their sports at the next level. Madison Cameron will continue her track career at the University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB). Chaston Brown will head down to Tallahassee to be on the football team at Florida State. Kheldon Butler will join the Georgia Military College football team. Justice Lester…

Two Stratford seniors sign on National Signing Day

Eagles Tessa Morehead and Shamiya Raines both signed their letters of intent to play collegiate sports

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Stratford Eaglettes signed their letters of intent to play their sport at the next level. Tessa Morehead will continue her soccer career at Penn State-Harrisburg. Shamiya Raines will continue her softball playing days at Savannah State University. Categories: Across Georgia Sports, Bibb County, Local News, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bibb County, Macon, National Signing Day,…

Central’s Nikee Walker signs with Clayton State

The Charger chose Clayton State, a popular choice among Middle Georgia student-athletes

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Central senior linebacker Nikee Walker signed his letter of intent Wednesday to continue to play football at Clayton State University. Categories: Across Georgia Sports, Bibb County, Local News, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bibb County, Central Chargers Football, Central High School, Jarrett Laws, Macon, National Signing Day

Five Northeast football players sign letters of intent

Five Raiders signed to play collegiate football Wednesday

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Five Northeast student-athletes signed their letters of intent on National Signing Day to continue to play football at the next level. Santana Balkcom – Fort Valley State Nick Woodford – Morehouse College Zahkie Denson, Zantavious Towles, Micaiah Howard – Clayton State University   Categories: Across Georgia Sports, Bibb County, Local News, Local Sports, Sports Tags:…

Eight Perry Panthers sign on signing day

Eight Panthers signed their letters of intent Wednesday afternoon

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Eight Perry seniors signed on the dotted line Wednesday to continue to play their favorite sports at the next level. Football: Ahmad ‘Goot’ Gordon – Valdosta State Kiel Sparks – Clayton State Jalen Hall & Stephen Gore – Central Georgia Tech JuKorin Thomas – Shorter University   Softball: MacKenzie Crumley – Brewton Parker   Baseball: Johnathon…

Man hospitalized after Thursday night shooting in Fort Valley

A man in his early 30s was shot Thursday night in Fort Valley after an altercation escalated, according to Fort Valley Police Chief DJ Flores.

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man in his early 30s was shot Thursday night in Fort Valley after an altercation escalated, according to Fort Valley Police Chief DJ Flores. Officers responded around 7:15 p.m. to Magnolia Terrance in the the 700 block of Green Street after receiving a report of a gunshot wound. Upon arrival, officers learned that two…

Bibb County School District holds town hall on school consolidation plans

The district says input from previous town halls, focus groups and community surveys helped shape the three proposed consolidation scenarios.

FileMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District hosted a School Consolidation Town Hall on Thursday as part of its ongoing review process to evaluate potential school consolidations. More than 120 stakeholders, including parents, staff members, community and business partners, Board of Education members, political representatives and students, attended the town hall, which provided an opportunity for attendees to…

UPDATE: Arrest made after shots fired near Jim Shaw’s Seafood

Deputies made an arrest just after 7 p.m. after an investigation.

Shamecia Kine (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (2/7/25): Jail records show Shamecia Kine is charged with aggravated assault, hit-and-run and giving false name, address or birth date. UPDATE (9:30 p.m.) –  Deputies made an arrest just after 7 p.m. after an investigation following shots fired near Jim Shaw’s Seafood on Vineville Avenue. According to the sheriff’s office, 36-year-old Shamecia Litreal…

Walmart celebrates first responders with more than 300 game day meal baskets

In just a few days, the Kansas City Chiefs will go head-to-head with the Philadelphia Eagles in the 59th Super Bowl, and Walmart is stepping up making sure our first responders still get to partake in a little game day celebration while on duty.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In just a few days, the Kansas City Chiefs will go head-to-head with the Philadelphia Eagles in the 59th Super Bowl, and Walmart is stepping up making sure our first responders still get to partake in a little game day celebration while on duty. Teams from local Walmarts delivered Football Tailgate Bundles to more than 100…

Experts warn of growing cyber threats at Museum of Aviation event

"It's gonna take the private sector, engineering scientific community, the governmental regulatory body, and citizens participating-making sure this technology works in the favor of man kind and we don't suffer the risk and the burdens of accidents and mistakes, and all sorts of disinformation."

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With new technology, upgraded software, security threats, we all need to know how to prevent a future cyberattack. That’s why the Museum Of Aviation brought in some technology leaders Thursday to teach us all how to stay safe.   In our technology-driven society, even a small breach can lead to major issues for the country….

Bibb County School District to host School Consolidation Town Hall Thursday

The town hall begins at 5:30 p.m., and will be held at the Professional Learning Center, located at 2003 Riverside Drive. 

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC) MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Parents, faculty and staff, and other Bibb County residents will have a chance to voice their opinions about school consolidation at Thursday night’s town hall. The district will reveal its current considerations for consolidation, share what factors will go into the final decision, and outline potential next steps. The district will also…

More showers possible Friday

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A stalled out cold front will spur on a few showers chances Friday afternoon and evening. This Evening A mostly cloudy day will become a partly to mostly cloudy night across Middle Georgia. A shower or two will be possible through the sunset and into the early parts of tonight. Conditions will stay very warm as…

Macon to host sixth annual Global Trade and Investment Symposium

"We would like to see more foreign direct investment in our region, said Christopher Smith, Macon attorney and Honorary Consul for the Kingdom of Denmark. "We would like to increase Georgia exports as well.” 

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Delegates from around the world will visit Macon Thursday for the sixth annual Global Trade and Investment Symposium. The event is a reception and discussion centered on connections between the state and local economy. Macon attorney Christopher Smith serves as the Honorary Consul for the Kingdom of Denmark. Smith says leaders will share…

Judge tosses last charge against ex-prosecutor accused of misconduct in Ahmaud Arbery case

Jackie Johnson, accused of protecting the men who killed Ahmaud Arbery, has charges dropped as judge rules indictment was flawed.

Jackie Johnson testifies in her own behalf in her trial on the single remaining charge of violating her oath of office, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in Brunswick, Ga. (Terry Dickson/The Brunswick News via AP, Pool)BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — A judge Wednesday ended the trial of former Georgia prosecutor accused of using her influence to protect the men who chased and…

Valentine’s Outside Pop-Up Shop this weekend

The address of the Valentine's Outside Pop-Up Shop is 1440 Watson Boulevard, Warner Robins.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – BCAD presents:  Valentine’s Outside Pop-Up Shop is back another year. Shoppers, on Saturday, can stopped by 35 to 40 vendors and buy an early Valentine’s Day gift for their special person. Special guest, Houston County Cowboy will perform at noon, and there will also be a Bounce House for the kiddos. The address of the…

Muggy pattern continues

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A stalled system has brought isolated showers to Middle Georgia overnight. Fog and showers have moved out of the area. Expect mixed clouds and sunshine to return along with muggy conditions. Unseasonably warm conditions will carry over into the weekend along with increased chances for precipitation. This pattern will remain into next week. By mid-week a stronger…

Georgia authorities arrest mother accused of killing son in Michigan

Brandee Pierce faces murder charges after fleeing Detroit with 3-year-old son

Georgia authorities arrested Brandee Pierce, a Michigan mother accused of murdering her 9-year-old son, after she fled to Georgia with her 3-year-old. (Photo: CNN/WXYZ-TV)BROOKHAVEN, Georgia (CNN/WXYZ)– A Michigan woman wanted for the murder of her 9-year-old son was arrested in Georgia, months after allegedly killing the child and fleeing the state. 41-year-old Brandee Pierce was taken into custody in Brookhaven,…

ACE’s Waylon Allen signs with Mars Hill University after standout season

The Hawaii native led Georgia in sacks before committing to Mars Hill football

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Waylon Allen, a senior at the Academy for Classical Education (ACE) in Macon, has officially signed with Mars Hill University in North Carolina to continue his football career. Allen’s journey to this moment has been unique—his family moved to Macon from Hawaii, but despite the transition, he quickly became a key player for the ACE football…