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Bibb County students show gains on 2026 Georgia Milestones tests
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County students showed improvement in several areas on the 2025-26 Georgia Milestones assessments, with some of the largest gains coming in math, according to results released by the Bibb County School District. The district said…
Getaway driver sentenced to 20 years in Macon carjacking case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man who admitted driving the getaway vehicle during a 2023 carjacking in Macon has been sentenced to 20 years, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office. Wali Cooke was sentenced August 5 in…
Trump touts economy as midterm battle intensifies and Iran talks continue
(NBC)- President Donald Trump returned from Las Vegas after promoting his economic agenda as Republicans look to build momentum ahead of this fall's midterm elections.…
Morning Business Report: Dow closes at record high as investors await Strait of Hormuz shipping deal
(LILAMAX)- Investors are closely watching negotiations between Iran and Oman over a potential agreement to reopen shipping through the Strait…
Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños spreads to 27 states
(NBC)- A salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers has now spread to 27 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Federal health officials say…
Marine veteran charged after armed security scare outside Trump's golf club
(NBC)- A Marine veteran is facing federal firearms charges following a security scare outside President Donald Trump's golf club near Los Angeles. Authorities arrested 39-year-old…
Cyclospora outbreak grows to 15 states as lettuce-linked illnesses continue
(CNN)- Federal health officials say a growing Cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce has now spread to 15 states. According to health officials, the intestinal illness…
Scattered to numerous storms return by the afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - If you're looking for consistency, you'll find it in the short term forecast. Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will persist again this afternoon in association with a dying midlevel low as it gradually lifts northeastward…
Hancock County schools close after snakes spotted on campus
HANCOCK COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - All schools and offices in the Hancock County School District are closed through Friday due to an environmental safety concern. District leaders…
Storm odds ramp back up again Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More cloud cover and widespread storms are expected Thursday afternoon and evening around Middle Georgia. This Evening It’s been a hotter day across Middle Georgia thanks to more sunshine and reduced rain chances this afternoon. A…
Parents, coaches urged to watch students for heat illness
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Jones County school officials are reminding coaches, parents and students to watch for signs of heat-related illness as fall sports, marching band and…
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office offering free firearms safety course
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is offering a free firearms safety and training course for residents later this month. According to the sheriff’s office, the two-day course begins Monday, August 24, at the Sheriff’s Outreach Section…
Georgia State Patrol trooper charged with DUI after Monroe County crash
UPDATE: The Georgia State Patrol has placed Trooper Roger Graydon on administrative leave following his August 2 arrest on a DUI charge connected to a traffic crash in Monroe County. GSP confirmed Graydon was off duty and was not driving…
Middle Georgia Community Food Bank receives Kroger grant to help feed children
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Many children across Middle Georgia will continue receiving meals outside the classroom thanks to a new grant awarded to the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank. Customers donated by rounding up their purchases at checkout between June…
Woman sentenced to 25 years in Peach County armed robbery case
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 28-year-old woman has been sentenced to 25 years after pleading guilty to charges connected to a 2024 armed robbery at a hotel on Watson Boulevard, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office.…
Crimestoppers seeking man wanted for identity fraud in Monroe County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Regional Crime Stoppers is spotlighting five individuals wanted by law enforcement agencies across Middle Georgia as part of its ongoing effort to encourage…
Michigan Democrats nominate Abdul El-Sayed in key Senate race ahead of midterms
(NBC) - Control of Congress remains one of the biggest prizes of this fall's midterm elections, with both parties battling for key House and…
Ukraine accuses Russia of using drones to target civilians in 'drone safari'
(NBC)-Ukraine is accusing Russian forces of deliberately using explosive drones to target civilians in what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has described as a "drone safari."…
Carolyn Crayton Park softball field reopens after nearly $1 million renovation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Local softball players can once again use Field No. 7 at Carolyn Crayton Park following major renovations. After a six-month closure, Softball Field No. 7 has officially reopened following nearly $1 million in renovations. The funding…
GEORGIA BUSINESS FOCUS: RAFB Full Throttle hiring, Blue Bird wins award, Macon Black Pages 35th anniversary
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia is seeing dynamic economic growth and community impact. Here's a look at some of this week’s top business headlines from around the state. Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex launches major hiring initiative The Warner Robins…
Forsyth to host 3rd annual City Fun Day with free family activities
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Forsyth Police Department is offering free car seat safety checks, installation assistance and education for families. The department is…
Bibb County students show gains on 2026 Georgia Milestones tests
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County students showed improvement in several areas on the 2025-26 Georgia Milestones assessments, with some of the largest gains coming in math, according to results released by the Bibb County School District. The district said…
Getaway driver sentenced to 20 years in Macon carjacking case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man who admitted driving the getaway vehicle during a 2023 carjacking in Macon has been sentenced to 20 years, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office. Wali Cooke was sentenced August 5 in…
Hancock County schools close after snakes spotted on campus
HANCOCK COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - All schools and offices in the Hancock County School District are closed through Friday due to an environmental safety concern. District leaders…
Storm odds ramp back up again Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More cloud cover and widespread storms are expected Thursday afternoon and evening around Middle Georgia. This Evening It’s been a hotter day across Middle Georgia thanks to more sunshine and reduced rain chances this afternoon. A…
Parents, coaches urged to watch students for heat illness
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Jones County school officials are reminding coaches, parents and students to watch for signs of heat-related illness as fall sports, marching band and…
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office offering free firearms safety course
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is offering a free firearms safety and training course for residents later this month. According to the sheriff’s office, the two-day course begins Monday, August 24, at the Sheriff’s Outreach Section…
Georgia State Patrol trooper charged with DUI after Monroe County crash
UPDATE: The Georgia State Patrol has placed Trooper Roger Graydon on administrative leave following his August 2 arrest on a DUI charge connected to a traffic crash in Monroe County. GSP confirmed Graydon was off duty and was not driving…
Middle Georgia Community Food Bank receives Kroger grant to help feed children
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Many children across Middle Georgia will continue receiving meals outside the classroom thanks to a new grant awarded to the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank. Customers donated by rounding up their purchases at checkout between June…
Woman sentenced to 25 years in Peach County armed robbery case
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 28-year-old woman has been sentenced to 25 years after pleading guilty to charges connected to a 2024 armed robbery at a hotel on Watson Boulevard, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office.…
Crimestoppers seeking man wanted for identity fraud in Monroe County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Regional Crime Stoppers is spotlighting five individuals wanted by law enforcement agencies across Middle Georgia as part of its ongoing effort to encourage…
Body cam provides broader view of Baldwin County arrest under GBI review
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Body camera footage obtained by…
Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex hiring over 600 positions
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex (WR-ALC) at Robins Air Force Base, has launched an extensive hiring initiative under its Full Throttle Hiring program, aiming to fill more than 600 civilian roles with additional openings…
Atrium Health doctor shares back-to-school health tips for kids
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As students head back to the classroom, an Atrium Health doctor is encouraging families to reestablish healthy routines for the new school year. Dr. Paritosh Kaul…
Free Macon-Bibb after-school program begins August 10
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Registration is open for a free Macon-Bibb County after-school program for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The program begins Monday, August 10, and runs from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, according to Macon-Bibb…
DA: Armed burglar sentenced after Macon teen escaped and called 911
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man who broke into a Macon family's home while armed with two guns was sentenced Tuesday to 20 years, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office. 33-year-old Jarvis Edwards will serve the first…
Georgia woman sues Kaiser Permanente after alleged cancer misdiagnosis led to hysterectomy
(CNN)- A Georgia woman has filed a lawsuit against Kaiser Permanente, alleging she underwent an unnecessary hysterectomy after being mistakenly diagnosed with an aggressive…
GHSA moves basketball state championships from Macon to Atlanta for two seasons
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia High School Association is moving its basketball state championships from Macon to Atlanta for the next two seasons while Macon builds a new arena. GHSA announced Monday that the championship games will be played…
Atlanta police rescue 2-year-old after carjacking caught on camera
(NBC)- Newly released police video shows the dramatic rescue of a 2-year-old girl after she was taken during a carjacking in Atlanta. According to police, the child's…
Wild Adventures makes splash on National Waterpark Day with safety tips for families
VALDOSTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Tuesday is National Waterpark Day, and Wild Adventures is celebrating by inviting families to beat the heat with a…
Federal report faults BioLab after 2024 fire as lawsuits grow
(CNN)- A new federal investigation into the 2024 BioLab fire in Rockdale County is fueling a growing wave of lawsuits, with investigators detailing what they describe…
41NBC in Marietta as President Trump speaks at Wheeler High School
MARIETTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — President Donald Trump took the stage Wednesday at Wheeler High School in Cobb County for a speech focused on his administration's…
Houston County-developed autism training becomes statewide requirement
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia first responders must complete autism response training under the recently signed "Rio’s Law." The new curriculum was developed directly by the Houston County…
Georgia Business Focus: Digital innovation, rising energy costs and business excellence
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Here's the latest Georgia Business Focus: Digital infrastructure alliance launched The Georgia Chamber of Commerce has announced the launch of the…
President Donald Trump set to visit Georgia next week to highlight economic agenda and "Trump Accounts"
MARIETTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - President Donald Trump is set to visit Marietta next week to highlight his administration's economic agenda and a new savings program for children, according to the White House. White House spokeswoman Liz Huston said Trump will…
New Georgia law requires trafficking training for lodging employees
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia lodging employees must now complete annual human trafficking awareness training under a new…
Macon crash among 12 deaths reported during Georgia holiday travel period
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Georgia Department of Public Safety says 12 people have died in crashes statewide during the holiday travel period, including two people killed in a crash on I-75 North in Macon. The agency also reports 424 DUI…
Data center fight brings both parties together in Jasper County
MONTICELLO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Organizers of a public hearing to protest a Jasper County data center development say sources bound by nondisclosure agreements have indicated that Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has targeted land in Jasper County and another site…
Atlanta Harvest owner says racial slur carved into watermelon won't stop community mission
(CNN)- The owner of Atlanta Harvest says he was shocked after discovering a racial slur carved into one of the business's watermelons, but…
Son charged in killing of mother of NFL veteran Calais Campbell
(NBC)- A 41-year-old man is facing murder charges after police say he killed his mother, the mother of NFL veteran Calais Campbell, inside her Buckhead…
Former Georgia teacher indicted on nearly 30 sex crime charges
(CNN)- A former Alexander High School teacher is facing nearly 30 criminal charges after a Douglas County grand jury indicted her on allegations of sexual misconduct…
Tim Dugger to perform before Quaker State 400 at EchoPark
HAMPTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Country singer and songwriter Tim Dugger will perform a pre-race concert before the Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway on Sunday, July 12. EchoPark Speedway announced Wednesday that Dugger will perform at the Cracker Barrel Fan…
Georgia Republican legislative leaders reject governor's call for 2028 redistricting
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s Republican legislative leaders on Wednesday rejected Gov. Brian Kemp’s call to redraw congressional and legislative districts during a special session, citing concerns about moving too quickly after a U.S. Supreme Court decision weakened federal Voting Rights Act protections for minority voters. House…
Rick Jackson beats Burt Jones for Georgia GOP governor nomination
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — Rick Jackson has won Georgia’s Republican nomination for governor, defeating Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in Tuesday's runoff after Jones led the field in last month's primary. Jackson will face Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms in the November…
Trump touts economy as midterm battle intensifies and Iran talks continue
(NBC)- President Donald Trump returned from Las Vegas after promoting his economic agenda as Republicans look to build momentum ahead of this fall's midterm elections.…
Morning Business Report: Dow closes at record high as investors await Strait of Hormuz shipping deal
(LILAMAX)- Investors are closely watching negotiations between Iran and Oman over a potential agreement to reopen shipping through the Strait…
Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños spreads to 27 states
(NBC)- A salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers has now spread to 27 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Federal health officials say…
Marine veteran charged after armed security scare outside Trump's golf club
(NBC)- A Marine veteran is facing federal firearms charges following a security scare outside President Donald Trump's golf club near Los Angeles. Authorities arrested 39-year-old…
Cyclospora outbreak grows to 15 states as lettuce-linked illnesses continue
(CNN)- Federal health officials say a growing Cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce has now spread to 15 states. According to health officials, the intestinal illness…
Michigan Democrats nominate Abdul El-Sayed in key Senate race ahead of midterms
(NBC) - Control of Congress remains one of the biggest prizes of this fall's midterm elections, with both parties battling for key House and…
Morning Business Report: Dow jumps 900 points as Strait of Hormuz hopes lift markets
(LILAMAX)- A stronger-than-expected hiring report and renewed optimism over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz helped drive markets sharply higher Tuesday.…
Michigan reports first deaths linked to Cyclospora outbreak
(CNN)- Michigan health officials have reported the first two deaths linked to this summer's Cyclospora outbreak as the number of cases in the state surpasses 11,000. According to…
Trump says U.S.-Iran negotiations resume after military strike threat
(NBC)- President Donald Trump says negotiations between the United States and Iran to end the war are set to resume Monday, just days after he threatened major…
Morning Business Report: Stocks rise, oil falls as Trump announces new Iran talks
(LILAMAX)- Stocks rose and oil prices fell as Wall Street kicked off a new month following President Donald Trump's announcement that new talks…
Washington wildfires destroy homes as thousands remain evacuated
(CNN)- Residents in eastern Washington are returning to heartbreaking scenes after fast-moving wildfires destroyed homes and forced widespread evacuations in Spokane County. Three major wildfires have burned through…
New video shows bystander confronting Idaho In-N-Out shooter
(NBC)- Newly released video shows the dramatic moments a bystander confronted a gunman who opened fire outside an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho. The shooting happened Saturday…
Trump threatens to delay Todd Blanche nomination amid GOP holdouts
(NBC)- President Donald Trump's pick for attorney general remains in limbo as two Republican senators withhold their support and the president threatens to delay the nomination…
Morning Business Report: Student loan repayment changes could raise monthly bills for millions
(LILAMAX)- Millions of student loan borrowers are entering a new phase of repayment changes that could lead to significantly higher monthly bills. Beginning…
Flooding forces Colorado evacuations as heat dome grips the West
(CNN)- Residents in parts of Colorado are facing another round of evacuations as heavy rain triggers flash flooding in areas recently devastated by wildfires. Some residents…
Morning Business Report: Fed holds interest rates steady
(LILAMAX)- The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady for the fifth meeting in a row, though three voting members indicated they are ready to raise rates. For consumers,…
Dow plunges 1,100 points after Fed holds interest rates steady
(CNN)- Stocks tumbled Wednesday after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, sending all three major U.S. indexes sharply lower. The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged…
U.S. intercepts Iranian missile attack as fighting resumes in Middle East
(NBC)- Fighting resumed in the Middle East overnight, ending a days-long pause in strikes as U.S. forces intercepted a wave of Iranian missiles targeting American…
