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Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores June 1-5
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…
Foster children in Georgia to be automatically enrolled in Trump Accounts
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — Eligible foster children in Georgia will be automatically enrolled in new tax-advantaged investment accounts created under federal law, according to Gov. Brian Kemp’s office. Kemp’s office says the accounts, called "Trump Accounts," are part of First Lady…
Multiple search warrants served in Warner Robins drug investigation
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins police say search warrants were executed at several locations across the city Wednesday as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation. Police say the operation was connected to an investigation into criminal narcotics sales…
Former Georgia Rep. Larry Walker Jr. dies at 84
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Former Georgia Rep. Larry Walker Jr. has died, according to Houston County Coroner James Williams. Williams confirmed Walker died late Tuesday night at his Houston County home. Walker was 84 years old and died peacefully under…
GSP: Three hospitalized after fiery Dodge County crash
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Three people were taken to a hospital Tuesday afternoon after a three-vehicle crash in Dodge County that caused one vehicle to catch fire. According to Georgia State Patrol, the crash happened at 2:05 p.m. Tuesday. GSP…
Wanted Bibb man arrested after chase through Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man wanted in Bibb County on aggravated assault and cruelty to children charges was arrested Tuesday after deputies say he led them on…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office hosting free Summer Safe Camp for children
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff's Office, in partnership with the Bibb County Board of Education Campus Police, is hosting the free 2026 Bibb County Summer Safe Camp for children ages 7 to 14. The camp will be…
GEORGIA BUSINESS FOCUS: Major infrastructure projects, wildfire relief efforts, community initiatives and 35 years of legacy celebrated
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here's this week's Georgia Business Focus: Transportation investments set to shape Middle Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and the State Road and Tollway Authority have approved $26 million for Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank grants. Key projects include…
Iran launches missile and drone attacks on U.S. forces after American strikes
(NBC)- Tensions in the Middle East escalated overnight as Iran launched missile and drone attacks targeting U.S. forces in the region following American strikes…
Morning Business Report: Iran tensions rattle markets as package theft falls and World Cup ticket sales struggle
(LILAMAX)- Investors are closely watching renewed tensions between the United States and Iran after U.S. Central Command said American…
Severe storms bring flooding, wind damage across Kansas, Missouri, Indiana and Alabama
(CNN)- Residents across parts of the Midwest and South are cleaning up after severe storms brought damaging winds, flash flooding and widespread destruction this…
Chances for showers decrease as heat increases
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Wednesday brings lower rain chances as upper ridging extends its grip eastward across the southern U.S. The odds for more organized convection associated with any weak lingering shortwave look likely to remain north and east of…
Warner Robins extends moratorium on vape, liquor stores
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Warner Robins City Council voted to extend the moratorium on new liquor stores, vape shops, CBD, and tobacco-focused businesses for an additional 120 days. 41nbc spoke with Warner Robin's Mayor Larhonda Patrick on this extension. “Council…
Prepare for the summer heat!
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will reach into the 90s across Middle Georgia beginning Wednesday afternoon, climbing the rest of the week. Tonight The coolest night of the week has arrived in Middle Georgia as it's the only night most…
UPDATE: Suspect arrested after Circle K shooting, SWAT response
UPDATE (6/9/2026): A man accused of shooting a 33-year-old woman at a Mercer University Drive convenience store and later firing at deputies is now in custody and…
Atrium Health Navicent, community partners to hold produce giveaway in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent and several community partners will host a drive-thru food distribution event Friday at Central Georgia Technical College. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at the college's campus located at…
Voters head to polls in four states
(NBC)- Voters in Nevada, North Dakota, South Carolina and Maine are heading to the polls Tuesday in a series of closely watched primary elections that could help shape the…
Morning Business Report: AI stocks fuel Wall Street rebound as survey highlights benefits of self-care for seniors
(LILAMAX)- Wall Street rebounded sharply Monday as investors poured back into artificial intelligence stocks following last week's massive semiconductor…
Deputies: Meth, syringes found during Twiggs County stop
TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was arrested Monday after Twiggs County deputies say they found methamphetamine, syringes and marijuana during a traffic stop. The Twiggs County…
Payne City housing project underway in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Shovels hit the ground Wednesday morning on Davis Street in Macon's Payne City neighborhood, as local leaders marked the start of a new supportive housing…
Isolated storm odds return Thursday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures and humidity will increase Thursday and a few showers and storms are expected over the back half of the day. This Evening It’s a warm day across Middle Georgia with temperatures peaking around the average…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores June 1-5
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…
Multiple search warrants served in Warner Robins drug investigation
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins police say search warrants were executed at several locations across the city Wednesday as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation. Police say the operation was connected to an investigation into criminal narcotics sales…
Former Georgia Rep. Larry Walker Jr. dies at 84
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Former Georgia Rep. Larry Walker Jr. has died, according to Houston County Coroner James Williams. Williams confirmed Walker died late Tuesday night at his Houston County home. Walker was 84 years old and died peacefully under…
GSP: Three hospitalized after fiery Dodge County crash
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Three people were taken to a hospital Tuesday afternoon after a three-vehicle crash in Dodge County that caused one vehicle to catch fire. According to Georgia State Patrol, the crash happened at 2:05 p.m. Tuesday. GSP…
Wanted Bibb man arrested after chase through Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man wanted in Bibb County on aggravated assault and cruelty to children charges was arrested Tuesday after deputies say he led them on…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office hosting free Summer Safe Camp for children
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff's Office, in partnership with the Bibb County Board of Education Campus Police, is hosting the free 2026 Bibb County Summer Safe Camp for children ages 7 to 14. The camp will be…
GEORGIA BUSINESS FOCUS: Major infrastructure projects, wildfire relief efforts, community initiatives and 35 years of legacy celebrated
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here's this week's Georgia Business Focus: Transportation investments set to shape Middle Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and the State Road and Tollway Authority have approved $26 million for Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank grants. Key projects include…
Warner Robins extends moratorium on vape, liquor stores
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Warner Robins City Council voted to extend the moratorium on new liquor stores, vape shops, CBD, and tobacco-focused businesses for an additional 120 days. 41nbc spoke with Warner Robin's Mayor Larhonda Patrick on this extension. “Council…
Prepare for the summer heat!
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will reach into the 90s across Middle Georgia beginning Wednesday afternoon, climbing the rest of the week. Tonight The coolest night of the week has arrived in Middle Georgia as it's the only night most…
UPDATE: Suspect arrested after Circle K shooting, SWAT response
UPDATE (6/9/2026): A man accused of shooting a 33-year-old woman at a Mercer University Drive convenience store and later firing at deputies is now in custody and…
Atrium Health Navicent, community partners to hold produce giveaway in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent and several community partners will host a drive-thru food distribution event Friday at Central Georgia Technical College. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at the college's campus located at…
Warner Robins man sentenced to 18 years in prison in stolen golf cart, drug case
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Warner Robins man pleaded guilty to theft and was sentenced to 18 years in prison,…
Milledgeville leaders and police consider curfew for juveniles
MILLEDGEVILLE , Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Milledgeville leaders and police say they have been actively considering a curfew for kids 16 and younger, in response to an ongoing spike in juvenile crime. “We want to make sure we are covered and make…
RECALL WATCH LIST: Major safety alerts for parents, drivers, and shoppers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Consumers are being urged to check their vehicles and household items after a series of major recalls involving cars, baby bottles,…
Early voting begins as key Georgia runoff races take shape
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Early voting is now underway in Georgia, and several key runoff races at the state level are drawing attention from voters. At the…
Foster children in Georgia to be automatically enrolled in Trump Accounts
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — Eligible foster children in Georgia will be automatically enrolled in new tax-advantaged investment accounts created under federal law, according to Gov. Brian Kemp’s office. Kemp’s office says the accounts, called "Trump Accounts," are part of First Lady…
Children’s patients inspire Chase Elliott’s Atlanta paint scheme
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — Dawsonville native and NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott will race a special baseball-themed No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet at EchoPark Speedway next month to benefit Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. The Chase Elliott Foundation announced Wednesday…
Derek Dooley campaigns with Gov. Brian Kemp in Sandersville ahead of U.S. Senate Runoff Election
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Republican U.S. Senate candidate Derek Dooley campaigned in Sandersville Monday alongside Brian Kemp as part of Dooley’s…
Georgia business leaders spotlight data, electricity as drivers of economic growth
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Leaders from across Georgia gathered in Atlanta this week to discuss the state’s evolving energy sector, with a focus on how data is powering both the economy and daily life. The rapid growth of data centers was…
Officials warn of high E. coli levels in Chattahoochee River
(CNN)- The Chattahoochee River is a popular summer destination for people across metro Atlanta looking to boat, swim and cool off — but officials are warning…
ACC releases early Georgia Tech kickoff times, TV assignments
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team will open the 2026 season in primetime and will have multiple nationally televised games during the first month of the season, according to the ACC. The Atlantic Coast Conference released…
Bob Horner, Braves legend of the 1980s, dies at 68
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — Former Atlanta Braves star Bob Horner has died at the age of 68, according to the Atlanta Braves. Horner was the first overall pick in the 1978 MLB Draft and made his Major League debut just days…
Hundreds cited statewide during Memorial Day travel period
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia State Patrol troopers and officers across the state have made hundreds of DUI, distracted driving and seat belt arrests and citations during the Memorial Day holiday travel period. The Georgia Department of Public Safety says troopers…
UPDATE: Jury convicts man in Brooke Sides hit-and-run death
UPDATE (5/21/26): A Butts County jury has convicted Nathan Shane Upchurch in the death of Brooke Bedard Sides, according to the Towaliga Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office. The DA's Office says Upchurch was convicted Wednesday in Sides' hit-and-run death. Following…
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and Rick Jackson advance to Republican runoff for Georgia governor
ATLANTA (AP) — Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and healthcare billionaire Rick Jackson have advanced to the June 16 Republican runoff for Georgia governor, extending a bruising campaign battle. President Donald Trump endorsed Jones last year, and a Jones win would…
Sen. Warnock criticizes Air Force plan to retire E-11 aircraft stationed at Robins Air Force Base
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Sen. Raphael Warnock is criticizing a reported U.S. Air Force plan to retire the E-11 Battlefield Airborne Communications Node aircraft currently stationed at Robins Air Force Base. According to Warnock’s office, the Air Force plans to…
ONLY ON 41NBC: Lt. Gov. Burt Jones summoned for jury duty ahead of Election Day
JACKSON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Lt. Gov. Burt Jones spent the day before Georgia’s gubernatorial primary inside a courtroom instead of on…
Gov. Brian Kemp extends Georgia gas tax suspension through June 3
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Gov. Brian Kemp has signed an executive order extending Georgia’s gas tax suspension for two additional weeks. According to the governor’s office, the suspension will begin at 12:01 a.m. on May 20 and continue through June 3.…
Keisha Lance Bottoms vows to fight maps she says weaken Black voting power during Fort Valley campaign stop
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms says she is prepared to use veto…
Gov. Brian Kemp calls Georgia special session on redistricting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Gov. Brian Kemp has called a special session of the Georgia General Assembly to address congressional and legislative redistricting. According to a proclamation dated May 13, the special session will begin at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June…
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger responds to Burt Jones campaign criticism over Georgia election TV ad
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger responded Tuesday to criticism from the campaign of Lt. Governor…
Possible Georgia redistricting fight could emerge after 2026 elections
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia lawmakers could revisit congressional redistricting after the 2026 midterm elections, according to comments made during a voting rights media briefing focused on congressional map changes in Southern states. During the briefing, Amir Badat of Fair Fight…
Kemp signs agriculture bills, tax relief measures into law
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Gov. Brian Kemp signed nearly a dozen agricultural bills and resolutions into law Wednesday, covering a wide range of issues affecting Georgia's…
Iran launches missile and drone attacks on U.S. forces after American strikes
(NBC)- Tensions in the Middle East escalated overnight as Iran launched missile and drone attacks targeting U.S. forces in the region following American strikes…
Morning Business Report: Iran tensions rattle markets as package theft falls and World Cup ticket sales struggle
(LILAMAX)- Investors are closely watching renewed tensions between the United States and Iran after U.S. Central Command said American…
Severe storms bring flooding, wind damage across Kansas, Missouri, Indiana and Alabama
(CNN)- Residents across parts of the Midwest and South are cleaning up after severe storms brought damaging winds, flash flooding and widespread destruction this…
Voters head to polls in four states
(NBC)- Voters in Nevada, North Dakota, South Carolina and Maine are heading to the polls Tuesday in a series of closely watched primary elections that could help shape the…
Morning Business Report: AI stocks fuel Wall Street rebound as survey highlights benefits of self-care for seniors
(LILAMAX)- Wall Street rebounded sharply Monday as investors poured back into artificial intelligence stocks following last week's massive semiconductor…
Spurs take Game 3 as Trump visit brings added security to NBA Finals
(CNN)- The San Antonio Spurs took a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals Monday night, defeating the New York Knicks 115-111 at Madison…
Trump pushes Iran deal as ceasefire faces new challenges
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is facing a critical moment in negotiations aimed at ending the conflict with Iran, even as new violence threatens a fragile ceasefire. Israel…
Morning Business Report: Stocks slide as Iran tensions grow and states challenge media merger
(LILAMAX)- Wall Street is facing renewed uncertainty as escalating tensions in the Middle East weigh on investor sentiment. Stock futures moved lower…
Multiple injured in stabbing near Penn Station in New York City
(CNN)- Several people were injured in a stabbing near Penn Station in New York City on Sunday evening. The New York City Fire Department responded…
Tech Report: Tech layoffs rise as companies increase AI investments
(NBC)- Technology companies announced the highest number of job cuts in nearly two years during May as firms continue investing heavily in artificial intelligence. According to…
Former Trump adviser John Bolton expected to plead guilty in classified information case
(NBC)- Former National Security Adviser John Bolton is expected to plead guilty to one count of retaining national security information, according to two…
Morning Business Report: Small business hiring plans hit six-year low as stocks surge
(NBC)- Small business hiring plans dropped to their lowest level in six years during May, according to new data from the National Federation…
Murder trial begins in fatal stabbing at Texas high school track meet
(NBC)- A murder trial that has drawn national attention began this week in North Texas, where a teenager is accused of fatally stabbing another…
Search continues for missing American student in Japan
(CNN)- Friends and family members of a missing American college student are continuing to hold out hope as search efforts intensify in Japan. Twenty-year-old James Higginbotham, who goes…
Tech Report: Online job scams targeting sensitive personnel
(LILAMAX)- Members of the Five Eyes intelligence alliance are warning that fake online profiles and fraudulent job offers are being used to target military personnel, intelligence officers and…
Iran tensions persist despite ceasefire as Trump predicts possible peace deal
(NBC)- New images released Thursday highlight the aftermath of an Iranian strike on an international airport in Kuwait that killed one person, underscoring the fragile…
Federal charges filed after vials containing monkeypox material found at Detroit airport
(NBC)- Two researchers are facing federal charges after authorities say they attempted to bring vials containing monkeypox-related material into the United States through Detroit…
Morning Business Report: Amazon tops Fortune 500 as home prices fall and Social Security concerns grow
(LILAMAX)- Amazon has overtaken Walmart to become the largest company in America by revenue, ending Walmart’s 13-year run at the…

