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Man wanted in Fulton County homicide arrested after chase into Houston County
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man taken into custody in Houston County is being held on multiple charges and warrants, according to jail records, after the NBC affiliate in Atlanta reported he was the suspect authorities were searching for…
Gusty winds and light showers highlight Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Showers are ongoing this morning across portions of north and west Georgia ahead of an approaching cold front. Rain coverage increases to the south and east into the afternoon accompanied by breezy winds, with drying expected…
UPDATE: Deputies make arrest in east Macon shooting that left woman dead, 2-year-old hospitalized
UPDATE (2/10 - 11:58 p.m.): A 34-year-old man is now charged with murder and aggravated assault after a shooting Tuesday night that left a 28-year-old woman dead and a 2-year-old girl hospitalized. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, deputies…
Person detained for questioning in disappearance of Nancy Guthrie
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A person has been detained for questioning in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, according to two people familiar with the matter. The people said the person was detained in an area south of Tucson on Tuesday.…
Macon small business owner says tariffs are driving up costs at Cherry Street shop
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Scott Mitchell says the impact of rising tariffs has been difficult to absorb for his small business on Cherry Street. Mitchell purchased The Bohemian Den in 2018, creating a space focused on handcrafted goods and items…
Rain showers likely overnight and Wednesday morning
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An incoming cold front will bring some light rain and plenty of wind to Middle Georgia tonight and much of tomorrow. This Evening What started as a sunny morning saw cloud cover filter in throughout the…
Two arrested after high-speed chase, crash in Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two people were arrested after a high-speed chase ended in a crash on New Clinton Road, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. On February 1, deputies spotted a stolen Nissan Sentra on Emery Highway and…
GDC: Inmate dies at Hancock State Prison
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An inmate died Friday at Hancock State Prison, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. The inmate has been identified as Jaylin Bell. According to the GDC, Bell died following an altercation with his roommate on…
GDC: Inmate dies at Macon State Prison
OGLETHORPE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An inmate died Monday at Macon State Prison, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. The inmate has been identified as Eric Roberts. Roberts’ cause of death remains undetermined. According to the GDC, there were no…
Mother dead, child injured in I-75 crash in Monroe County
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A mother was killed and her son injured in a crash Monday in Monroe County, according to the Forsyth Police Department. The crash happened at 6:58 p.m. February 9 on Interstate 75 northbound near mile marker…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores February 2-6
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, February 2 and Friday, February 6. Understanding…
Another unseasonably warm day ahead of the rain
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - We are under the influence of southwesterly flow that is rounding the northern edge of a high pressure system that's situated across Florida and the Gulf. Middle Georgia continues to trend on the warm side. Moisture…
Macon Water Authority announces leadership transition following Shipman’s death
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Water Authority has appointed an interim executive director following the death of longtime leader Ron Shipman. Authority Chairman Gary Bechtel announced Monday that Michel Wanna will serve as interim executive director, effective February 9.…
Cloud cover begins to return Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After several sunny days in a row clouds will return to Middle Georgia throughout the day on Tuesday ahead of overnight rain. This Evening It was a nice change of pace for Middle Georgia to see…
Perry police searching for endangered missing woman Genia Vickers
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Perry Police are asking for the public’s help in locating Genia Vickers, who has been classified as an endangered missing person. According to police, Vickers was last heard from on June 23, 2025, and was last…
Early voting underway for Georgia Senate District 18 runoff
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Early voting is underway for the Georgia Senate District 18 runoff election between Democrat LeMario Brown and Republican Steven McNeel. Early voting runs from February 9 through February 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in…
Warner Robins woman sentenced to 25 years for fentanyl distribution
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A woman was sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to distributing fentanyl, according to the Houston County District Attorney’s Office. 44-year-old Marie Lynn Vasquez of Warner Robins was sentenced February 3, 2026.…
Epstein survivors air Super Bowl PSA urging release of remaining records
(NBC)- Survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein took their call for transparency to one of the biggest stages in television — airing a powerful public service announcement during the Super Bowl. The PSA, released by advocacy group World Without…
Jury convicts felon for possessing firearm, providing false information to deputies
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man has been convicted of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and giving false information to a law enforcement officer following a September 2021 traffic stop, according to a news release from the Macon…
Mother and son convicted of making false statements following Houston County traffic stop
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two people were found guilty of making felony false statements, according to the Houston County District Attorney’s Office. 42-year-old Juana Shantail Ash of Atlanta and 22-year-old Omar Knite Wright of Atlanta were sentenced on February…
Woman identified after being struck by car on Gray Highway in Macon
UPDATE (2/11/2026) The woman has been identified as 31-yer-old Keaira Robinson, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. Robinson was transported to Atrium Navicent Health by ambulance and is currently listed to be in critical but stable condition. The case…
Hit-and-run crash leaves pedestrian dead in Twiggs County
TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A pedestrian was killed Tuesday evening in a hit-and-run crash in Twiggs County, according to the Georgia Department of Public Safety. The fatal crash happened at 6:50 p.m. on February 10. According to a news…
Man wanted in Fulton County homicide arrested after chase into Houston County
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man taken into custody in Houston County is being held on multiple charges and warrants, according to jail records, after the NBC affiliate in Atlanta reported he was the suspect authorities were searching for…
UPDATE: Deputies make arrest in east Macon shooting that left woman dead, 2-year-old hospitalized
UPDATE (2/10 - 11:58 p.m.): A 34-year-old man is now charged with murder and aggravated assault after a shooting Tuesday night that left a 28-year-old woman dead and a 2-year-old girl hospitalized. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, deputies…
Macon small business owner says tariffs are driving up costs at Cherry Street shop
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Scott Mitchell says the impact of rising tariffs has been difficult to absorb for his small business on Cherry Street. Mitchell purchased The Bohemian Den in 2018, creating a space focused on handcrafted goods and items…
Rain showers likely overnight and Wednesday morning
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An incoming cold front will bring some light rain and plenty of wind to Middle Georgia tonight and much of tomorrow. This Evening What started as a sunny morning saw cloud cover filter in throughout the…
Two arrested after high-speed chase, crash in Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two people were arrested after a high-speed chase ended in a crash on New Clinton Road, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. On February 1, deputies spotted a stolen Nissan Sentra on Emery Highway and…
GDC: Inmate dies at Hancock State Prison
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An inmate died Friday at Hancock State Prison, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. The inmate has been identified as Jaylin Bell. According to the GDC, Bell died following an altercation with his roommate on…
GDC: Inmate dies at Macon State Prison
OGLETHORPE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An inmate died Monday at Macon State Prison, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. The inmate has been identified as Eric Roberts. Roberts’ cause of death remains undetermined. According to the GDC, there were no…
Mother dead, child injured in I-75 crash in Monroe County
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A mother was killed and her son injured in a crash Monday in Monroe County, according to the Forsyth Police Department. The crash happened at 6:58 p.m. February 9 on Interstate 75 northbound near mile marker…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores February 2-6
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, February 2 and Friday, February 6. Understanding…
Macon Water Authority announces leadership transition following Shipman’s death
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Water Authority has appointed an interim executive director following the death of longtime leader Ron Shipman. Authority Chairman Gary Bechtel announced Monday that Michel Wanna will serve as interim executive director, effective February 9.…
Cloud cover begins to return Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After several sunny days in a row clouds will return to Middle Georgia throughout the day on Tuesday ahead of overnight rain. This Evening It was a nice change of pace for Middle Georgia to see…
Perry police searching for endangered missing woman Genia Vickers
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Perry Police are asking for the public’s help in locating Genia Vickers, who has been classified as an endangered missing person. According to police, Vickers was last heard from on June 23, 2025, and was last…
Early voting underway for Georgia Senate District 18 runoff
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Early voting is underway for the Georgia Senate District 18 runoff election between Democrat LeMario Brown and Republican Steven McNeel. Early voting runs from February 9 through February 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in…
Warner Robins woman sentenced to 25 years for fentanyl distribution
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A woman was sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to distributing fentanyl, according to the Houston County District Attorney’s Office. 44-year-old Marie Lynn Vasquez of Warner Robins was sentenced February 3, 2026.…
Man wanted in Fulton County homicide arrested after chase into Houston County
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man taken into custody in Houston County is being held on multiple charges and warrants, according to jail records, after the NBC affiliate in Atlanta reported he was the suspect authorities were searching for…
Colin Gray pleads not guilty in Apalachee High School shooting case
(CNN)- Colin Gray has pleaded not guilty to nearly 30 criminal counts tied to the 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School. The shooting left two students and two teachers dead, and nine others injured, sending shockwaves through the community and…
Man sentenced to 5 years for antisemitic threats to Georgia lawmaker and Macon rabbi
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A North Carolina man described by prosecutors as a neo-Nazi has been sentenced to the maximum prison term for sending antisemitic threats to a Georgia lawmaker and a Macon rabbi following the passage of the state's…
Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan outlines vision for families in democratic governor run
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Former Georgia Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan is officially entering the 2026 race for governor, this time as a…
Kenneth Yasger discusses eliminating Georgia income tax, raising teacher pay in 2026 Governor race
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - He is highlighting his years of service in the military and in the service industry as experiences that…
Winter weather advisories and warnings issued for multiple Middle Georgia counties
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A series of winter weather advisories, winter storm warnings, and an extreme cold warning have been issued for counties across the 41NBC coverage area,…
Gov. Kemp declares new statewide state of emergency ahead of winter storm
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Gov. Brian Kemp declared a statewide state of emergency today ahead of a winter storm expected to impact Georgia this weekend. The…
GDOT treats Middle Georgia roads ahead of weekend winter storm
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - GDOT says brine operations began early Friday morning across multiple counties in the west central district, including Crawford, Peach, the northern half…
Extreme cold watch issued for Middle Georgia counties this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- An extreme cold watch is in effect from Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon for multiple counties across Middle Georgia in the 41NBC coverage area. Counties included in the watch are Hancock, Monroe, Jones, Baldwin, Washington, Taylor, Crawford,…
Arena construction team named, primary care clinic opens, gas prices climb
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Macon-Bibb County has selected Barton Malow, in association with Sheridan Construction, to manage construction of the new Macon Arena, a major project that…
State Sen. David Lucas introduces bill to expand Medicaid statewide in Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- State Senator David Lucas, a Democrat from Macon, has introduced Senate Bill 380, legislation aimed at expanding Medicaid statewide in Georgia.…
FBI executes search warrant at Fulton County elections office
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) - FBI agents were executing a search warrant at the Fulton County elections office near Atlanta on Wednesday, an agency spokesperson confirmed. An FBI spokesperson said agents were “executing a court authorized law…
Sen. Ossoff calls for accountability after Minnesota incidents, urges peaceful protests in Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff on Wednesday sharply criticized federal law enforcement actions tied to recent events in Minnesota, calling them “lawless chaos” and urging accountability, investigations, and respect for constitutional rights. Speaking to reporters, Ossoff said masked…
Federal officials warn Georgians of scam impersonating prosecutors and law enforcement
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Federal authorities are warning the public about scammers impersonating prosecutors and law enforcement officers in an effort to steal money and…
Georgia shoppers stock up on essentials ahead of winter weather
(NBC)- As winter weather approaches, shoppers across metro Atlanta are focusing on the basics — bread, milk, snacks, and emergency supplies — without overwhelming store aisles.…
UPDATE: GDC confirms fourth inmate death tied to Washington State Prison disturbance
UPDATE (1/22/26): The Georgia Department of Corrections confirmed Thursday that a fourth inmate involved in a "disturbance" at Washington State Prison earlier this month has…
Clark Dean makes case for ‘outsider’ leadership in Georgia governor’s race
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia voters will soon begin weighing their options in the race for governor, with the primary election set for May 19…
Portions of Middle Georgia now included in Winter Storm Watch
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The National Weather Service has expanded the Winter Storm Watch to include portions of 41NBC coverage area, including Baldwin, Hancock, Jones, and Washington Counties. According to the NWS. a large swath of Georgia could see significant icing…
Person detained for questioning in disappearance of Nancy Guthrie
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A person has been detained for questioning in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, according to two people familiar with the matter. The people said the person was detained in an area south of Tucson on Tuesday.…
Epstein survivors air Super Bowl PSA urging release of remaining records
(NBC)- Survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein took their call for transparency to one of the biggest stages in television — airing a powerful public service announcement during the Super Bowl. The PSA, released by advocacy group World Without…
Congress faces deadline to fund Homeland Security amid immigration reform standoff
(CNN)- Lawmakers are returning to Washington with just days to reach a funding agreement for the Department of Homeland Security, or risk a shutdown of the agency. The deadline to secure funding for DHS is Friday. If Congress fails to…
Luigi Mangione speaks out in protest as judge sets state murder trial for June 8
NEW YORK (AP) — Luigi Mangione spoke out in court Friday against the prospect of back-to-back trials over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, telling a judge: “It’s the same trial twice. One plus one is two. Double jeopardy…
Trump's racist post about Obamas is deleted after backlash despite White House earlier defending it
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s racist social media post featuring former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, as primates in a jungle was deleted after a backlash from both Republicans and Democrats who criticized the video as…
Mississippians near two weeks without power after winter storm
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Nearly two weeks after an ice storm knocked out power to her home, Barbara Bishop still finds herself trying to flip the lights on and looking in her fridge for food that has since spoiled. Bishop, 79, and…
A funeral home stashed 189 decaying bodies and handed out fake ashes. His mother was among them
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Derrick Johnson buried his mother’s ashes beneath a golden dewdrop tree with purple blossoms at his home on Maui’s Haleakalā Volcano, fulfilling her wish of a final resting place looking over her grandchildren. Then the…
Minneapolis man is charged with threatening and cyberstalking ICE officers
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minneapolis man was arrested Thursday on charges of cyberstalking and threatening to kill or assault Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers involved in the crackdown in Minnesota. Federal prosecutors said in a statement that Kyle Wagner, 37, of…
Savannah Guthrie's missing mother is 'still out there,' sheriff says, but no suspects
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Investigators have no proof that the missing mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie is still alive but are holding out hope she's “still out there,” a sheriff in Arizona said Thursday. Five days into the desperate search for 84-year-old Nancy…
Homeland Security shutdown grows more likely as Republicans rebuff Democrats' ICE demands
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Thursday that demands made by Democrats for new restrictions on federal immigration officers are “unrealistic” and warned that the Department of Homeland Security will shut down next week if they do not work…
Trump comments on disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mother as ransom note reports surface
(CNN)- President Donald Trump is speaking out about the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show anchor Savannah Guthrie, calling…
Hollywood Minute: Anya Taylor-Joy stars in new Apple TV+ series as Netflix renews hit drama
(CNN)- Viewers are getting a first look at a new limited series led by Anya Taylor-Joy, as streaming platforms continue to roll out fresh content and major renewals. The upcoming series Lucky stars Taylor-Joy as a con artist on the…
Trump renews call to nationalize voting, sparking backlash
(NBC)- Donald Trump is doubling down on controversial remarks suggesting Republicans should consider nationalizing voting, comments that have ignited sharp criticism from Democrats and prompted constitutional concerns from…
Morning Business Report: ‘Trump homes’ proposal, market slide, and Walmart crosses $1 trillion
(LILAMAX)- Builders are drafting plans for a massive new housing initiative aimed at easing the U.S. affordability crisis by developing so-called “Trump Homes.”…
Immigration agents draw guns, arrest activists following them in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Immigration officers with guns drawn arrested activists who were trailing their vehicles on Tuesday in Minneapolis, while education leaders described anxiety and fear in Minnesota schools from the ongoing federal sweeps. Both are signs that tension remains…
Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown, setting stage for next fight
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump signed a roughly $1.2 trillion government funding bill Tuesday that ends the partial federal shutdown that began over the weekend and sets the stage for an intense debate in Congress over Homeland Security funding.…
House moves to end partial shutdown as immigration reforms fuel debate
(NBC)- The push is on in Washington to pull the federal government out of a partial shutdown, with some federal workers furloughed once again. House…
Morning Business Report: jobs data delayed, markets rally, and Seahawks sale talk
(LILAMAX)- The January jobs report will not be released as scheduled this week due to the ongoing partial government shutdown, marking the second delay…

