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Meet Miss Macon Elise Higgins: Platform, goals and future plans
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Newly crowned Miss Macon Elise Higgins is using her title to advocate for mental health resources for student-athletes and representation for female…
Second annual Unionville Homecoming set for Saturday in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The second annual Unionville Homecoming will bring residents together Saturday for an afternoon of free food, live music, games and community resources. The free event will be held from…
Macon-Bibb safety summit focuses on preventing pedestrian deaths
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County safety leaders focused on preventing pedestrian crashes and deaths Thursday during the 2026 Pedestrian Safety Review Board Safety Summit. The summit was held in recognition of National Pedestrian Safety Month. Community leaders, safety advocates…
4 sentenced in Jones County child exploitation, family violence cases
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Four people were sentenced in Jones County in cases involving crimes against children and family violence, according to the Ocmulgee District Attorney’s Office. Jonathan Wright pleaded guilty to 20 counts of sexual exploitation of children…
Cornell rape investigation reopened as new details emerge from student's 2024 statement
(NBC)- New details are emerging in a Cornell University rape investigation after NBC News obtained a six-page statement a female student gave campus police…
Morning Business Report: Strait of Hormuz crude oil exports return near pre-war levels
(LILAMAX)- Crude oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz have largely returned to levels seen before the war with Iran as U.S. military…
Passengers celebrate after alleged attempt to crash FlyDubai flight
(CNN)- Passengers were greeted with celebrations at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport Wednesday after what Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described as an apparent attempt by a pilot…
Deputies seek suspect in North Macon Park concession stand theft
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect in connection with a theft at North Macon Park. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the theft happened around 10:24 p.m. September 25…
Another warm day then a pattern shift
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A mid-level ridge is in place over the Southeast continues to influence our calm weather over the short term. Expect to remain mostly rain-free with warm conditions continuing as high temperatures climb back into the mid…
UPDATE: Two more arrested in fatal CC Food Mart shooting in Milledgeville
UPDATE (9/30/26): Two more people have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting at CC Food Mart, according to a news release from the Milledgeville Police…
Monroe County sheriff warns of Holiday Cove Apartments rental scam
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is warning about a rental scam involving Holiday Cove Apartments in Forsyth. In a Facebook post, the sheriff's office said someone using the name "Sheehan Kevin" on social media is trying…
Byron Elementary named 2026 Cafeteria of Excellence
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Byron Elementary School has been named a 2026 Cafeteria of Excellence, recognizing its work to provide nutritious meals and incorporate Georgia Grown products into its menu. School…
Cloud cover and humidity begin to climb with the start of October
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As the calendar flips from September to October the humidity will return ahead of high rain odds this weekend. This Evening It's been another sunny and hot day around Middle Georgia as temperatures largely peaked in…
Macon-Bibb commissioners discuss youth violence after Carolyn Crayton Park shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Multiple people are facing charges in connection with the shooting at Carolyn Crayton Park that injured 12 teenagers. As the investigation continues, Macon-Bibb County commissioners are discussing what they believe needs to happen next to address…
Prosecutors seek to revoke David Pitts’ 2023 bond after Carolyn Crayton Park charges
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County prosecutors are asking a judge to revoke a $30,000 bond that David Vincent Pitts had been out on since 2023 after he was charged in the Carolyn Crayton Park shooting that injured 12 people…
Police: Elderly Perry woman loses $70,000 in government impersonation scam
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An elderly Perry woman reported losing about $70,000 to people posing as federal, court and law enforcement officials, according to a news release from the Perry Police Department. Police identified 26-year-old James L. Card and 31-year-old…
Bibb County deputies investigate shots fired from vehicle on Commanche Drive in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after shots were reportedly fired from a vehicle on Commanche Drive Wednesday morning. According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the 600 block of Commanche Drive just before…
Five measles cases confirmed in Jasper County family
UPDATE: No measles cases have been linked to Jasper County Charter System school buildings, and no close contacts have been identified in its schools, according to a statement from the district. The statement follows the Georgia Department of Public Health's…
Georgia voter registration deadline is Monday, October 5
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia voters have until Monday, October 5, to register or update their information ahead of the November 3 general election. State Rep. Miriam Paris and state Sen. David Lucas are urging voters to check their registration…
Rain odds begin to climb Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After a sunny end to September the clouds and rain are moving in for the first weekend of October. This Evening There have been more clouds this afternoon than any day so far this week however…
Macon-Bibb burn ban ends, but daily permits are still required
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County firefighters are reminding residents to get a daily burn permit and follow safety rules before burning leaves and yard debris now that the annual burn ban has ended. The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department is…
Woman dies after pickup strikes tractor-trailer on I-75 South in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 50-year-old woman died after her pickup struck the back of a tractor-trailer on Interstate 75 South Thursday afternoon, according to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The crash closed all southbound lanes,…
Meet Miss Macon Elise Higgins: Platform, goals and future plans
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Newly crowned Miss Macon Elise Higgins is using her title to advocate for mental health resources for student-athletes and representation for female…
Second annual Unionville Homecoming set for Saturday in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The second annual Unionville Homecoming will bring residents together Saturday for an afternoon of free food, live music, games and community resources. The free event will be held from…
Macon-Bibb safety summit focuses on preventing pedestrian deaths
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County safety leaders focused on preventing pedestrian crashes and deaths Thursday during the 2026 Pedestrian Safety Review Board Safety Summit. The summit was held in recognition of National Pedestrian Safety Month. Community leaders, safety advocates…
4 sentenced in Jones County child exploitation, family violence cases
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Four people were sentenced in Jones County in cases involving crimes against children and family violence, according to the Ocmulgee District Attorney’s Office. Jonathan Wright pleaded guilty to 20 counts of sexual exploitation of children…
Deputies seek suspect in North Macon Park concession stand theft
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect in connection with a theft at North Macon Park. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the theft happened around 10:24 p.m. September 25…
UPDATE: Two more arrested in fatal CC Food Mart shooting in Milledgeville
UPDATE (9/30/26): Two more people have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting at CC Food Mart, according to a news release from the Milledgeville Police…
Monroe County sheriff warns of Holiday Cove Apartments rental scam
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is warning about a rental scam involving Holiday Cove Apartments in Forsyth. In a Facebook post, the sheriff's office said someone using the name "Sheehan Kevin" on social media is trying…
Byron Elementary named 2026 Cafeteria of Excellence
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Byron Elementary School has been named a 2026 Cafeteria of Excellence, recognizing its work to provide nutritious meals and incorporate Georgia Grown products into its menu. School…
Cloud cover and humidity begin to climb with the start of October
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As the calendar flips from September to October the humidity will return ahead of high rain odds this weekend. This Evening It's been another sunny and hot day around Middle Georgia as temperatures largely peaked in…
Macon-Bibb commissioners discuss youth violence after Carolyn Crayton Park shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Multiple people are facing charges in connection with the shooting at Carolyn Crayton Park that injured 12 teenagers. As the investigation continues, Macon-Bibb County commissioners are discussing what they believe needs to happen next to address…
Prosecutors seek to revoke David Pitts’ 2023 bond after Carolyn Crayton Park charges
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County prosecutors are asking a judge to revoke a $30,000 bond that David Vincent Pitts had been out on since 2023 after he was charged in the Carolyn Crayton Park shooting that injured 12 people…
Police: Elderly Perry woman loses $70,000 in government impersonation scam
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An elderly Perry woman reported losing about $70,000 to people posing as federal, court and law enforcement officials, according to a news release from the Perry Police Department. Police identified 26-year-old James L. Card and 31-year-old…
Bibb County deputies investigate shots fired from vehicle on Commanche Drive in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after shots were reportedly fired from a vehicle on Commanche Drive Wednesday morning. According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the 600 block of Commanche Drive just before…
Five measles cases confirmed in Jasper County family
UPDATE: No measles cases have been linked to Jasper County Charter System school buildings, and no close contacts have been identified in its schools, according to a statement from the district. The statement follows the Georgia Department of Public Health's…
Five measles cases confirmed in Jasper County family
UPDATE: No measles cases have been linked to Jasper County Charter System school buildings, and no close contacts have been identified in its schools, according to a statement from the district. The statement follows the Georgia Department of Public Health's…
Georgia debuts new ‘I Voted’ sticker for 2026 General Election
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia voters will have a new “I Voted” sticker to take home from the polls during the 2026 General Election. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced the new design, created by Georgia artist Steve Penley of Penley…
Peach County GOP chair questions Collins’ chances as Republicans shift Senate focus
By THOMAS BEAUMONT, BILL BARROW and STEVEN SLOAN Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Republicans once saw Georgia and North Carolina as promising pieces of their strategy to keep control of the Senate. But hopes of winning the two states have been…
Rick Jackson hosts campaign rally in Monroe County with Gov. Brian Kemp
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Republican nominee for Georgia governor Rick Jackson brought his campaign…
Georgia suspends gas, diesel taxes beginning Tuesday
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) – Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday that Georgia will temporarily suspend its motor fuel excise taxes, which currently add 33.3 cents per gallon for gasoline and 37.3…
Georgia grocery chain settles religious discrimination lawsuit for $65,000
HAZLEHURST, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A Georgia grocery store operator has agreed to pay $65,000 to settle a federal lawsuit involving a worker who asked to have Sundays off for religious reasons. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says the employee worked…
Georgia DNR sergeant dies after possible medical episode while on duty
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is mourning the death of a longtime law enforcement officer who died after a possible medical episode while on duty. Sergeant Ben Cunningham, a 27-year veteran of the department, died while…
Georgia’s summer burn ban ends next week in 54 counties
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia’s summer burn ban is set to end next week in 54 counties, including several across Middle Georgia. The restrictions will be lifted Thursday, October 1. The annual burn ban runs from May 1 through the end…
Georgia investigation leads to arrests of Yemeni nationals in illegal THC probe
JESUP, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- An eight-month investigation into illegal THC sales in Georgia has led to the arrests of several Yemeni nationals and searches at four smoke shops owned by Yemeni nationals, according to the Georgia Department of Agriculture. The department…
IN THE KNOW: Expert urges repellent, standing water removal as West Nile cases rise in Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- As Georgia enters the final months of mosquito season, state health officials are urging residents to take extra precautions against mosquito…
Macon ranks among Georgia’s most expensive markets for gasoline
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Gas prices in Macon have reached $4.12 per gallon, placing the area among Georgia’s three most expensive metro markets as drivers across the state continue paying more at the pump. Georgia’s average price for regular unleaded…
Thomas Fanning named sole finalist to lead Georgia’s public university system
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Board of Regents named longtime business leader and Georgia Tech alumnus Thomas A. Fanning as the sole finalist of the USG (University System of Georgia) Chancellor. This follows a national search and the retirement of…
State Affairs Georgia to host Macon town hall on Georgia’s pedestrian safety crisis
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - State Affairs Georgia is bringing state leaders, transportation officials, advocates and journalists together in Macon Sunday for a public town hall focused on Georgia’s pedestrian safety crisis. The “Killed While Crossing” town hall will take place…
IN THE KNOW: Asthma peak season arrives, experts warn families to prepare
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As fall approaches, millions of Americans brace for what experts call "asthma peak season"—a time when asthma-related emergencies and hospitalizations…
41NBC's Tyrik Wynn and Fiona King to moderate Middle Georgia Decides 2026 Candidate Forum
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia voters will have an opportunity to hear directly from candidates running for offices across the ballot during the Middle Georgia Decides 2026 Candidate Forum Thursday, Sept. 17, in Macon. 41NBC morning anchors Tyrik Wynn…
Georgia reports West Nile virus death, expects more cases
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia has confirmed eight human cases of West Nile virus and one death this year, according to a news release Wednesday from the Georgia Department of Public Health. DPH expects the number of cases to increase and…
Georgia Parole Board denies clemency for Stacey Humphreys
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The State Board of Pardons and Paroles has denied clemency for condemned inmate Stacey Humphreys following a meeting to review his case. The board said it thoroughly considered the facts and circumstances of the case before reaching…
AI makes Georgia ballot secrecy flaw easier to exploit, researchers warn
ATLANTA (AP) — Security researchers say rapid advances in artificial intelligence are making it more critical to address a flaw in Georgia's voting equipment that can allow…
Cornell rape investigation reopened as new details emerge from student's 2024 statement
(NBC)- New details are emerging in a Cornell University rape investigation after NBC News obtained a six-page statement a female student gave campus police…
Morning Business Report: Strait of Hormuz crude oil exports return near pre-war levels
(LILAMAX)- Crude oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz have largely returned to levels seen before the war with Iran as U.S. military…
Passengers celebrate after alleged attempt to crash FlyDubai flight
(CNN)- Passengers were greeted with celebrations at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport Wednesday after what Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described as an apparent attempt by a pilot…
Trump urges AI companies to self-regulate after White House meeting
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is urging leading artificial intelligence companies to regulate themselves after tech executives gathered at the White House amid growing concerns about the…
Morning Business Report: Target cuts prices on nearly 2,000 items ahead of holiday shopping season
(LILAMAX)- Target announced price cuts on nearly 2,000 items ahead of the holiday shopping season, with most of the affected products…
Flood rescues unfold across Southwest as Hurricane Polo fuels storm threat
(CNN)- Emergency crews carried out dramatic high-water rescues in Nevada and Arizona as storms fueled in part by moisture from Hurricane Polo brought a flood…
Trump hosts tech leaders as debate grows over AI regulation
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is hosting top technology leaders at the White House Tuesday as concerns grow over how the government should regulate rapidly advancing artificial…
SpaceX Starship reaches orbit for first time during test flight
(CNN)- SpaceX’s Starship reached orbit for the first time Monday during a test flight that ended with the spacecraft splashing down in the Pacific Ocean. Starship…
Morning Business Report: $15 billion steel plant planned for Iowa as Senate passes college sports bill
(LILAMAX)- President Donald Trump announced plans Monday for a $15 billion steel plant in Iowa that is expected to begin…
Trump rejects Iranian ceasefire proposal as pressure grows for resolution
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is facing renewed pressure to reach a resolution in the war with Iran, while insisting the United States has achieved some of…
Morning Business Report: Oil prices rise after Trump rejects Iran ceasefire proposal
(LILAMAX)- Oil prices moved higher Monday after President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest ceasefire proposal, keeping uncertainty surrounding the conflict and the Strait of…
Early-season nor’easter batters Northeast with flooding, high winds
(CNN)- A massive early-season nor’easter began to weaken Sunday after battering communities across the Northeast with torrential rain, damaging winds, massive waves and coastal flooding. New Jersey Gov.…
Morning Business Report: Mortgage rates top 7% as borrowing costs reach two-year high
(LILAMAX)- Mortgage rates topped 7% this week, making a home loan the most expensive it has been in two years. The roughly one…
USPS announces 2026 holiday shipping deadlines for Christmas delivery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The U.S. Postal Service has announced its recommended mailing and shipping dates for the 2026 holiday season. Customers who want mail and packages to arrive before December 25 are encouraged to send them early. For destinations within…
Judge orders White House to restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico
(NBC)- A federal judge ordered the Trump administration early Thursday to temporarily restore White House access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico while…
Trump prepares to host China's Xi Jinping following U.N. address
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is preparing to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington for a high-profile state visit Thursday following a U.N. address focused on…
Morning Business Report: Trump administration reviews possible diesel export ban as fuel costs hit records
(LILAMAX)- President Donald Trump says his administration is reviewing a possible ban on U.S. diesel exports as record fuel prices put…
ICE incidents in Illinois and Texas draw scrutiny as investigations continue
(CNN)- Separate incidents involving federal immigration agents in Illinois and Texas are drawing scrutiny as authorities work to determine what happened. Surveillance video from Evanston,…
