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Mostly sunny and seasonal Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It’ll be a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon as overhead skies remain mostly sunny. This Evening A mostly sunny afternoon will become a clear and cool night as most spots around Middle Georgia should drop into the…
RECALL WATCH LIST: Frozen pizzas, beverage mixes, infant formula and household items pulled over safety concerns
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - From children’s toys to household products, officials are warning about hidden dangers that have already led…
Georgia lawmaker warns of risks after voting rights ruling
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-A Georgia lawmaker is warning of potential risks to fair representation following a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision affecting voting rights protections, as state leaders signal changes to congressional maps may still be ahead. State Rep. Floyd Griffin…
Suspected hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship leaves three dead
(NBC)- Health officials are investigating a suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship sailing in the Atlantic Ocean after three people died and another passenger was placed…
Trump launches Project Freedom to escort ships through Strait of Hormuz
(NBC)- Donald Trump announced a new military-backed initiative aimed at easing global shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz as tensions with Iran continue despite…
Georgia begins sending out special tax refunds — here’s who qualifies
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia taxpayers could start seeing extra money in their accounts soon. Gov. Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Revenue say the state has begun issuing one-time special tax refunds approved during the 2026 legislative session. The…
Crime Stoppers seeks man wanted for cruelty to children in Houston 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…
Cool temperatures kick off the new week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The continuation of cooler than normal temperatures starts off the first full week of May, before a gradual warming trend glides through the week. Clear skies, dry air, and calm winds allows radioactive cooling to occur…
Brother charged with murder in Macon shooting on High Oak Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A man has been charged with murder after deputies say he shot and killed his brother during a domestic dispute on High Oak Drive. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, 46-year-old Roderick Thomas is accused of…
Houston County school district launches new career academy
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Friday The Houston County school district held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Houston stem & Career academy. The new academy will be designed to prepare students for future workforce opportunities…
Early voting in Georgia nears 180,000 Ballots as turnout continues to climb
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Early voting numbers in Georgia continue to rise, with state officials pointing to strong turnout just days into the voting…
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones backs gas tax extension, weighs in on redistricting debate
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As gas prices continue to climb across the country, Georgia leaders are considering whether to extend relief at the…
Man sentenced after resisting arrest at Central Georgia Technical College
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 23-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges tied to an incident involving campus…
Heaviest rain yet this week expected to begin the weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An incoming area of low pressure and the associated fronts will bring plenty of rain to Middle Georgia overnight tonight and much of Saturday. This Evening Isolated showers activity has been ongoing for awhile around Middle…
Macon man sentenced to 40 years for setting woman on fire
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Bibb County man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of setting his…
Georgia's American Journey: Little Richard’s music broke barriers and brought people together
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, communities across the country are reflecting on the people who helped shape the nation’s identity. In…
'It has been a process': S&S Cafeteria reopens Riverside Drive location after nearly two years following fire
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - S&S Cafeteria on Riverside Drive in Macon is serving customers once again after being closed since September 2024 due to…
Jones County man charged, accused of setting woman on fire
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Jones County man has been charged with aggravated assault after investigators say he set a woman on fire during a domestic incident in April, according to the Jones County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred…
17-year-old charged after crashing into Bibb County home
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 17-year-old driver is facing charges after deputies say he fled a traffic stop and crashed into a home in Bibb County. According…
GSP: Head-on crash in Laurens County leaves three dead
EAST DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Three people were killed in a head-on crash late Sunday night in Laurens County, according to the Georgia State Patrol. Troopers say…
Students evacuated after bomb threat at Warner Robins High School
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Students and staff were evacuated from Warner Robins High School after a reported bomb threat, according to the Houston County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Matt Moulton told 41NBC it happened Monday at around 1:45 p.m. In…
Lifeguard shortage could impact pools in Macon-Bibb this summer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Summer break is just weeks away for several Bibb County residents, but their swim time may be cut short due to the lack…
Mostly sunny and seasonal Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It’ll be a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon as overhead skies remain mostly sunny. This Evening A mostly sunny afternoon will become a clear and cool night as most spots around Middle Georgia should drop into the…
RECALL WATCH LIST: Frozen pizzas, beverage mixes, infant formula and household items pulled over safety concerns
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - From children’s toys to household products, officials are warning about hidden dangers that have already led…
Georgia lawmaker warns of risks after voting rights ruling
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-A Georgia lawmaker is warning of potential risks to fair representation following a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision affecting voting rights protections, as state leaders signal changes to congressional maps may still be ahead. State Rep. Floyd Griffin…
Crime Stoppers seeks man wanted for cruelty to children in Houston 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…
Brother charged with murder in Macon shooting on High Oak Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A man has been charged with murder after deputies say he shot and killed his brother during a domestic dispute on High Oak Drive. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, 46-year-old Roderick Thomas is accused of…
Houston County school district launches new career academy
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Friday The Houston County school district held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Houston stem & Career academy. The new academy will be designed to prepare students for future workforce opportunities…
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones backs gas tax extension, weighs in on redistricting debate
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As gas prices continue to climb across the country, Georgia leaders are considering whether to extend relief at the…
Man sentenced after resisting arrest at Central Georgia Technical College
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 23-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges tied to an incident involving campus…
Heaviest rain yet this week expected to begin the weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An incoming area of low pressure and the associated fronts will bring plenty of rain to Middle Georgia overnight tonight and much of Saturday. This Evening Isolated showers activity has been ongoing for awhile around Middle…
Macon man sentenced to 40 years for setting woman on fire
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Bibb County man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of setting his…
'It has been a process': S&S Cafeteria reopens Riverside Drive location after nearly two years following fire
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - S&S Cafeteria on Riverside Drive in Macon is serving customers once again after being closed since September 2024 due to…
Jones County man charged, accused of setting woman on fire
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Jones County man has been charged with aggravated assault after investigators say he set a woman on fire during a domestic incident in April, according to the Jones County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred…
Driver killed in single-vehicle Twiggs County crash
TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A driver was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Twiggs County on Friday morning, according to the Georgia State Patrol. Troopers responded to the…
Centerville man pleads guilty to murder, sentenced to life in prison
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Centerville man pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced to life in prison, according to the Houston County District Attorney’s Office. 39-year-old Dru Adam Eggebrecht pleaded guilty to murder on April 30, 2026. He was…
Georgia lawmaker warns of risks after voting rights ruling
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-A Georgia lawmaker is warning of potential risks to fair representation following a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision affecting voting rights protections, as state leaders signal changes to congressional maps may still be ahead. State Rep. Floyd Griffin…
Georgia begins sending out special tax refunds — here’s who qualifies
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia taxpayers could start seeing extra money in their accounts soon. Gov. Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Revenue say the state has begun issuing one-time special tax refunds approved during the 2026 legislative session. The…
Early voting in Georgia nears 180,000 Ballots as turnout continues to climb
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Early voting numbers in Georgia continue to rise, with state officials pointing to strong turnout just days into the voting…
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones backs gas tax extension, weighs in on redistricting debate
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As gas prices continue to climb across the country, Georgia leaders are considering whether to extend relief at the…
Former President Joe Biden endorses Keisha Lance Bottoms for Governor
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Former President Joe Biden has endorsed Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia’s race for governor, marking his first endorsement in the state’s 2026 election cycle as the primary approaches. In a video message released to voters, Biden…
What Warnock said about Georgia wildfires and response efforts
(CNN/WUPA)- U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock is praising first responders and expressing support for communities impacted by wildfires in South Georgia. Warnock said he recently spent time with emergency crews working on the ground, highlighting their efforts to protect vulnerable residents…
Gov. Kemp warns Georgia wildfires will continue despite recent rain
(CNN)- Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp toured parts of the state Tuesday impacted by ongoing wildfires as dry conditions continue to fuel fire activity. Officials say low…
Kelvin King outlines election reform and government efficiency plans in Secretary of State bid
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Kelvin King, a U.S. Air Force veteran and business owner, is running on a message of restoring public…
Georgia expands drought assistance to more Middle Georgia counties
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Farmers in Baldwin, Jones, and Monroe counties are now eligible for federal drought assistance following a new expansion of disaster designations across Georgia. The Georgia Department of Agriculture, in coordination with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, announced…
Greg Dolezal highlights legislative record in bid for Georgia Lt. Governor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia State Senator Greg Dolezal has entered the race for lieutenant governor, positioning himself as a results-driven conservative focused on education…
John Francis Coyne III switches political parties and is running for U.S. Senate
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - John Coyne is not entirely new to the political arena. He previously ran for U.S. Senate in 2016 as…
Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Amanda Duffy outlines her platform for Georgia Governor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Amanda Duffy, democratic candidate for governor of Georgia is making her case to voters, despite facing long odds in a crowded…
Attorney General Chris Carr makes case for Governor, emphasizing public safety and economic growth
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Attorney General Chris Carr is taking his campaign for governor directly to voters, outlining a platform centered on public safety, economic growth, and affordability. Throughout his…
State Rep. Derrick Jackson, democrat running for Governor promises $20 minimum wage and medicaid expansion
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Democratic State Representative Derrick Jackson has officially entered the race for Georgia governor, joining a growing field…
State Sen. Steve Gooch outlines his “Georgia First” agenda in bid for Lt. Gov.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Republican State Senator Steve Gooch is making his case for Lieutenant Governor, centering his campaign on a platform…
Georgia drought: What it means right now for wildfires, crops, and your health
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Across Georgia, the signs of drought are showing up in different ways, in dry soil, stressed crops, and a growing risk of wildfire. Researchers say those conditions are not isolated. They are connected and already influencing…
South Georgia wildfires displace families as record drought fuels extreme weather
(CNN)- Families forced to flee fast-moving wildfires in South Georgia are now finding temporary shelter and support as communities rally to help. At Oaks on…
South Georgia wildfires destroy homes, trigger statewide burn ban
(CNN) - The Pineland Road Fire and the Highway 82 Fire have burned thousands of acres across areas including Brantley County and Camden County, damaging or destroying…
Trump launches Project Freedom to escort ships through Strait of Hormuz
(NBC)- Donald Trump announced a new military-backed initiative aimed at easing global shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz as tensions with Iran continue despite…
Debate grows over Trump war powers as Iran ceasefire holds
(NBC)- A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran is holding 60 days into the conflict, but political tensions are escalating in Washington over presidential…
Dramatic NYC house explosion caught on police body camera
(NBC)- Dramatic body camera footage captured the moment a house exploded in New York City while police officers responded to a domestic dispute early Thursday morning. The…
Twitch streamer hit by car during viral cross-country faith walk
A Philadelphia Twitch streamer known for documenting a cross-country “faith walk” was struck by a vehicle in Indiana while thousands watched live online. Authorities say 27-year-old…
Former President Joe Biden endorses Keisha Lance Bottoms for Governor
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Former President Joe Biden has endorsed Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia’s race for governor, marking his first endorsement in the state’s 2026 election cycle as the primary approaches. In a video message released to voters, Biden…
Gas prices surge as Iran conflict drives economic concerns
(NBC)- The national average for gasoline has reached $4.23 per gallon — the highest level since the war with Iran began — putting pressure on families, commuters…
Morning Business Report: Iran’s currency hits record low as oil prices rise and Fed holds rates steady
(LILAMAX)- Iran’s economy is facing mounting pressure as the country’s currency plunged to a record low amid ongoing tensions…
FCC orders early renewals for Disney stations amid Kimmel controversy
(NBC)- An unprecedented move by the Federal Communications Commission is raising questions about the future of several major local TV stations owned by The Walt Disney…
Severe storms and wildfires impact multiple states
(CNN)- A powerful tornado has caused significant damage in Mineral Wells as a widespread severe weather outbreak continues across the central and southern United States. Local officials say parts…
Former FBI Director James Comey indicted over Instagram post involving seashell image
(NBC NEWS)- A federal grand jury has returned an indictment against former FBI Director James Comey related to an Instagram post he made last year, according to reporting from NBC News. The post showed seashells arranged in the numbers “86…
What weight-loss drugs mean for wedding dress fittings
(CNN)- Some bridal shops are now asking brides to sign legal waivers as rapid weight loss tied to popular medications creates new challenges for fittings and alterations. According…
Severe storms leave damage across Midwest and Plains
(CNN)- Severe weather sweeping across the central United States has left a trail of destruction, with high winds, flooding and tornadoes impacting multiple states. In Wisconsin, homeowners are…
King Charles visits Washington amid diplomatic tensions
(NBC)- A ceremonial state visit is underway in Washington as King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive in the U.S., blending royal pageantry with complex geopolitical challenges. King Charles…
Morning Business Report: Airline merger scrapped, Party City expands
(LILAMAX)- United Airlines says its proposed merger with American Airlines will not move forward after American declined to engage in talks. United CEO Scott Kirby said the…
Trumps call for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel — again — after morbid joke about first lady
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer Donald and Melania Trump both called for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel on Monday after a joke last week in which the late-night comic described the first lady as having “the glow of an…
King Charles III arrives in United States on a delicate mission to restore the UK-US relationship
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE and JILL LAWLESS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Two and a half centuries after the American colonies declared independence from Britain under King George III, his descendant King Charles III arrived in the United States on Monday with trans-Atlantic ties…
Man charged with attempted assassination of President Trump after White House Correspondents’ dinner shooting
By ERIC TUCKER, MICHAEL KUNZELMAN and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner with guns and knives has been charged with the attempted assassination of President Donald…
Gunman subdued at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
(NBC)- New video shows the tense moments after Secret Service agents subdued a man accused of attempting to carry out an attack near the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in…
