MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A low pressure system in the area will lead to more clouds and rain for Wednesday, dropping temperatures around Middle Georgia. This Evening Cloud cover is increasing around Middle Georgia and more storms are likely through the evening hours. The entirety of the region is included in a Level 1 “Marginal” risk for severe storms, mainly…
See map above for layout of different resource stations. (Provided by Convoy of Hope)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A community event is happening in Macon this Saturday that you don’t want to miss. Convoy of Hope, Hope for Heart of Georgia, Christ Chapel Macon, several local businesses, government agencies and non-profits are partnering with the hopes of helping families before the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — This week’s Restaurant Report Card provides food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, July 14 and Friday, July 18. Understanding the scores Scores 69 and below (unsatisfactory): Highlighted in red. Scores 70-99 (satisfactory): Displayed in black. Scores of 100 (perfect):…
(LILAMAX)- In the months following President Trump’s sweeping tariff announcements, Amazon has quietly raised prices on many low-cost household essentials, according to the Wall Street Journal. WSJ analysis of nearly 2,500 products found that items like deodorant, protein shakes, and pet care supplies saw an average price increase of 5% by July—despite Amazon’s April pledge to hold the line on…
(LILAMAX)- Southwest Airlines is officially putting an end to its decades-long open-seating policy. Starting January 27, 2025, the airline will introduce assigned seating and implement eight boarding groups. Tickets with seat assignments will go on sale July 29.This change follows earlier announcements from the airline in March, including plans to charge many customers for checked bags and introduce new fare…
(CNN)- Production is officially underway for Season 4 of Ted Lasso, with executive producer and star Jason Sudeikis returning alongside Jeremy Swift, Hannah Waddingham, and Juno Temple. Apple TV+ has released a first-look photo revealing that this season will follow Ted as he returns to Richmond to coach a women’s football team — a storyline teased in the Season 3…
(CNN)- A growing bipartisan coalition in the U.S. House of Representatives is pressing for the release of more unclassified materials related to Jeffrey Epstein — and appears to have enough support to bypass House Speaker Mike Johnson. The effort is being led by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA), who introduced a discharge petition that would force…
JACKSONVILLE, Florida (41NBC/WMGT/CNN) — A traffic stop that turned violent in February is now the subject of a viral video, an internal police investigation, and a potential legal battle. William McNeil Jr., 22, has retained civil rights attorneys Ben Crump and Harry Daniels following an incident involving Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) officers. The arrest, which occurred on February 19, began…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Middle Georgia Regional Library is closing its Riverside branch soon after opening its doors more than 25 years ago. “The services that we offer at our library branches is a little bit different based on the community were located and of course Riverside is one where they tailor their services and they’re book collection to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures are expected to reach the upper 90s and low triple digits Tuesday afternoon, however storms could help some spots cool down. This Evening A partly cloudy afternoon has already seen some decent storm activity around Middle Georgia. More isolated to scattered storms and showers will remain possible through the evening and into tonight. Nothing severe…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sgt. Greg Thomas of Macon Regional Crimestoppers appeared on 41Today to spotlight five individuals currently wanted by law enforcement agencies in Middle Georgia and to share the organization’s word of the day. Crimestoppers partners with media outlets and law enforcement in eight Middle Georgia counties, offering anonymous rewards for tips that lead to arrests. The following…
UPDATE (7/21/25): The GBI has identified 26-year-old Christopher J. Martin-Holmes of Conley as the man killed in Friday night’s shootout with a Twiggs County deputy. Investigators say Martin-Holmes fired at the deputy after crashing during a high-speed chase. The deputy returned fire. A second man, 23-year-old Phillip Ellison Jr. of Ellenwood, was arrested and faces felony charges. No officers were…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Schools started the new year Monday by welcoming incoming teachers and staff with an orientation session designed to prepare them for the classroom. Teachers learned about topics ranging from curriculum and classroom management to benefits and district expectations. During a new teacher and employee orientation, Bibb County Superintendent Dr. Dan Sims welcomed the group…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is in stable condition following an assault and vehicle hijacking Monday morning, the Warner Robins Police Department said. The incident occurred at 9:50 a.m. July 21 on Meadowdale Drive. 50-year-old Charlie Haslem was giving a ride to 25-year-old Tameisha Carter and 62-year-old Neal Speer when Carter allegedly attacked Haslem with a box cutter….
(LILAMAX) – Companies like IBM and Klarna are among the few being transparent about artificial intelligence replacing human roles. While AI is increasingly impacting the workforce, most companies continue to frame job cuts using terms like “restructuring,” “reorganization,” or “optimization.” Business analysts say few are willing to openly admit AI is taking over human jobs. In other tech news, Blackstone…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A massive drug bust across the Atlanta metro area has resulted in 21 arrests and the seizure of illegal narcotics worth more than $5 million. On July 17th, officers with the Perry Police Department and Houston County Sheriff’s Office executed search warrants at nine homes. The coordinated operation was the result of a months-long investigation…
(LILAMAX) – European Union envoys are preparing to meet as early as this week to craft a response to proposed U.S. tariffs, according to Bloomberg. The bloc’s leaders reportedly favor continuing negotiations with Washington in hopes of reaching a resolution before next month’s deadline. The U.S. is said to be pushing for a near-universal tariff of over 10% on European…
(CNN)- Sony is pressing pause—briefly—on the highly anticipated next chapter in its hit animated franchise. “Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse”, the third installment in the Spider-Verse saga, is now scheduled to hit theaters on June 25, 2027, three weeks later than originally planned. The new date aligns with a time when more schoolchildren are on summer break, potentially boosting box office…
(NBC) – President Donald Trump is marking six months into his second term by spotlighting what he calls key wins—while facing lingering controversy over the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. “We hit a lot of home runs, and we’re going to keep hitting them,” Trump said, pointing to recent legislative victories, including the passage of a massive tax and…
UPDATE: The family of JaNiecea Smith has started a GoFundMe page to help provide for her four daughters, ages 5 through 8. UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says one of the drivers involved in a head-on crash early Saturday has died. According to an updated news release, 28-year-old JaNiecea Iman Smith died at the hospital. The second driver’s condition…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Former First Presbyterian Day School coach and physical education teacher Philip McLeroy, affectionately known as “Coach Mac,” has passed away following a battle with stage four bladder cancer. He was 86. A Crawford County native, McLeroy made a lasting impact at FPD, serving as the school’s first head football coach. He led the Vikings to…
41NBC’s Bill Shanks sat down with East Laurens Falcons head coach Jesse Hicks to discuss their upcoming season. Categories: Coach’s Corner, Local Sports Tags: East Laurens Falcons, highschool football
(Photo Credit: Fiona King /41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As families gear up for a new school year, local organizations like the Salvation Army of Greater Macon are helping to ease the burden of back-to-school shopping for many households. The organization, in collaboration with Walmart, hosted its annual “Stuff the Bus” school supply drive, where members of the Salvation Army and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will climb into the upper 90s and triple digits across Middle Georgia this weekend. This Evening Partly sunny skies will give way to mostly clear conditions through the evening and into tonight. A few spotty storms are possible, however most of the region will stay dry. Expect light wind from the southwest around 5 mph…