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Warner Robins to host 4th annual Food Truck Roundup and Trunk or Treat on October 22
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Warner Robins is inviting families to celebrate the fall season with its fourth annual Food Truck Roundup and Trunk or Treat on Thursday, October 22, at Perkins Field. The event will take…
Person arrested after entering Jones County community center with gun
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A person was arrested after entering the Mattie Wells Community Center with a firearm while searching for someone Saturday afternoon, according to the Jones County Parks and Recreation Department. The department says the person entered…
Trump heads to Kansas as new poll shows low approval and growing economic concerns
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is heading to Kansas to campaign ahead of the midterm elections as new polling shows widespread dissatisfaction with…
Morning Business Report: Apple's foldable iPhone sees strong demand as holiday travel costs surge
(LILAMAX) - Apple's new foldable iPhone Duo is seeing strong demand following its first weekend of preorders, with some customers facing delivery…
RECALL WATCH LIST: Kayem foods, smoked salmon, gelato, air fryers, and Toyota vehicles pulled nationwide
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -This week, several urgent consumer safety alerts may affect your family’s health and well-being, ranging from food recalls to warnings about household products and vehicles. Here’s a breakdown of the top recalls and what you need to…
President Donald Trump to hold midterm campaign rally in Macon on October 24
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Macon on Saturday, October 24, for a campaign rally ahead of the November midterm elections. According to the official Republican Party event listing, doors will open at 3:30 p.m.,…
Georgia DPH warns of possible measles exposure at LongHorn Steakhouse in Perry
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is warning residents about a potential measles exposure at a LongHorn Steakhouse in Perry as part of an ongoing investigation into a measles case in Macon County. According to…
21-year-old man injured in shooting on Spring Street in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 21-year-old man is recovering after being shot early Saturday morning on Spring Street in Macon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the shooting happened in the 90 block of Spring Street. The Emergency 911…
Raising Cane’s opens first Macon restaurant with giveaways, community donation and jobs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Raising Cane’s is opening its first restaurant in Bibb County on Monday, October 19, bringing its chicken finger meals to Macon with opening-day giveaways, a community donation and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The opening marks the brand’s…
Former President Barack Obama to join Sen. Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms at a rally in Georgia
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Former President Barack Obama is scheduled to join U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff and Georgia gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms for a Democratic rally in Atlanta on Wednesday, Oct. 28. According to the event announcement, admission will…
Another breezy and cool start to the week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - We will have a couple of days left of the cool temperatures. Dry air will hold, allowing overnight temps to dip into the 40s and 50s the next few nights. The mountains of North Georgia may…
Driver killed after trailer tire strikes SUV on I-75 in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A driver was killed after a tire came off a trailer and struck an SUV on Interstate 75 in Monroe County on Saturday, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the crash…
THE END ZONE SCOREBOARD: Scores and highlights from Week 10 of high school football
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from Week 10. (Catch all the highlights here.) Games featured…
Perry police detail group’s confrontation with fair vendor worker
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A group conducting its own online child predator investigations approached a Georgia National Fair vendor worker after exchanging electronic messages with him, leading him to run before Perry police intervened, according to the department. Maj. Heath…
Fort Valley State receives record $5.8 million estate gift
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fort Valley State University has received a $5.8 million estate gift, the largest philanthropic donation in its history, according to the university. The gift comes from the estate of alumnus Pastor Eddie D. Smith Sr.…
Warner Robins man sentenced to 30 years for methamphetamine trafficking, fentanyl distribution charges
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Warner Robins man has been sentenced to 30 years, with the first 12 years to be served in prison, after pleading guilty to trafficking methamphetamine and possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute. According…
MercyMe coming to Macon's Atrium Health Amphitheater in March 2027
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Contemporary Christian band MercyMe is bringing its LIVE Spring 2027 tour to Atrium Health Amphitheater in Macon on Saturday, March 20, 2027. The concert will feature special guests Ben Fuller and Peter Burton. Fans can expect…
Houston County sheriff warns of scammers posing as deputies
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Houston County Sheriff’s Office says it receives 20 to 30 calls a day from residents reporting scammers impersonating deputies and threatening arrest unless they pay money. Deputies are urging residents to stay alert, question…
Sunshine and seasonal temperatures expected Tuesday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will warm into the mid to upper 70s Tuesday afternoon as overhead skies remain clear. This Evening A sunny and cool afternoon will become a clear and chilly night with temperatures largely dropping into the…
Hancock County deputies intercept drugs, contraband headed to state prison
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Hancock County Sheriff's Office and Georgia Department of Corrections intercepted a large shipment of drugs and other contraband headed to Hancock State Prison on Friday, October 16. According to a news release from the Hancock…
BBB warns shoppers about Facebook Marketplace scams
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Facebook Marketplace can be a convenient way to buy and sell, but scammers are using it to target unsuspecting people. The Better Business Bureau is reminding shoppers to watch for red flags, protect their personal information…
Warner Robins to host 4th annual Food Truck Roundup and Trunk or Treat on October 22
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Warner Robins is inviting families to celebrate the fall season with its fourth annual Food Truck Roundup and Trunk or Treat on Thursday, October 22, at Perkins Field. The event will take…
Person arrested after entering Jones County community center with gun
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A person was arrested after entering the Mattie Wells Community Center with a firearm while searching for someone Saturday afternoon, according to the Jones County Parks and Recreation Department. The department says the person entered…
RECALL WATCH LIST: Kayem foods, smoked salmon, gelato, air fryers, and Toyota vehicles pulled nationwide
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -This week, several urgent consumer safety alerts may affect your family’s health and well-being, ranging from food recalls to warnings about household products and vehicles. Here’s a breakdown of the top recalls and what you need to…
President Donald Trump to hold midterm campaign rally in Macon on October 24
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Macon on Saturday, October 24, for a campaign rally ahead of the November midterm elections. According to the official Republican Party event listing, doors will open at 3:30 p.m.,…
Georgia DPH warns of possible measles exposure at LongHorn Steakhouse in Perry
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is warning residents about a potential measles exposure at a LongHorn Steakhouse in Perry as part of an ongoing investigation into a measles case in Macon County. According to…
21-year-old man injured in shooting on Spring Street in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 21-year-old man is recovering after being shot early Saturday morning on Spring Street in Macon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the shooting happened in the 90 block of Spring Street. The Emergency 911…
Raising Cane’s opens first Macon restaurant with giveaways, community donation and jobs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Raising Cane’s is opening its first restaurant in Bibb County on Monday, October 19, bringing its chicken finger meals to Macon with opening-day giveaways, a community donation and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The opening marks the brand’s…
Driver killed after trailer tire strikes SUV on I-75 in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A driver was killed after a tire came off a trailer and struck an SUV on Interstate 75 in Monroe County on Saturday, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the crash…
Perry police detail group’s confrontation with fair vendor worker
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A group conducting its own online child predator investigations approached a Georgia National Fair vendor worker after exchanging electronic messages with him, leading him to run before Perry police intervened, according to the department. Maj. Heath…
Fort Valley State receives record $5.8 million estate gift
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fort Valley State University has received a $5.8 million estate gift, the largest philanthropic donation in its history, according to the university. The gift comes from the estate of alumnus Pastor Eddie D. Smith Sr.…
Warner Robins man sentenced to 30 years for methamphetamine trafficking, fentanyl distribution charges
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Warner Robins man has been sentenced to 30 years, with the first 12 years to be served in prison, after pleading guilty to trafficking methamphetamine and possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute. According…
MercyMe coming to Macon's Atrium Health Amphitheater in March 2027
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Contemporary Christian band MercyMe is bringing its LIVE Spring 2027 tour to Atrium Health Amphitheater in Macon on Saturday, March 20, 2027. The concert will feature special guests Ben Fuller and Peter Burton. Fans can expect…
Houston County sheriff warns of scammers posing as deputies
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Houston County Sheriff’s Office says it receives 20 to 30 calls a day from residents reporting scammers impersonating deputies and threatening arrest unless they pay money. Deputies are urging residents to stay alert, question…
River Edge Foundation to host first Steps of Hope walk in Macon on October 17
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The River Edge Foundation is hosting its inaugural Steps of Hope walk Saturday, October 17, at Amerson…
Costco project in Macon could receive up to $30 million in infrastructure financing
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Plans for a new Costco in Macon have taken another step forward after the Bibb County Board of Education approved a financial agreement Thursday connected to the proposed development at Wesleyan Drive and New Forsyth Road. The…
Former President Barack Obama to join Sen. Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms at a rally in Georgia
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Former President Barack Obama is scheduled to join U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff and Georgia gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms for a Democratic rally in Atlanta on Wednesday, Oct. 28. According to the event announcement, admission will…
President Donald Trump set to visit Georgia on Friday
DALTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a midterm rally in Dalton, Georgia, on Friday, October 16, ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. According to an advisory from Trump 47 Committee, Inc., the event will take…
Early voting begins in Georgia ahead of November 3 general election
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Early voting is officially underway in Georgia ahead of the November 3, 2026, General and Special Election. Voting hours and locations vary by county, and voters can visit Georgia’s My Voter Page to find their designated…
One person dies after guest incident at Six Flags Over Georgia
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT/CNN)- A man was killed Monday after falling from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Witnesses said the man fell from the Goliath roller coaster and hit the ride several times. The accident left riders stuck…
Monroe County deputies find drone, drugs in suspected prison drop case
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A Jonesboro man is being held without bond after Monroe County deputies said they found a drone, marijuana, ecstasy, and other suspected prison drop-related contraband during a traffic stop Sunday night. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s…
Southside Worship to perform at Georgia National Fair October 11
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Southside Worship will bring an evening of live music, praise and worship to the Georgia National Fair on Sunday, October 11. The…
Governor Kemp issues state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Isaias impacts
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has issued a state of emergency for the entire state ahead of expected impacts from Hurricane Isaias. Kemp is urging Georgians to prepare now by gathering food, water, batteries and other emergency supplies.…
Former President Barack Obama endorses Keisha Lance Bottoms for Georgia governor
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Former President Barack Obama is urging Georgia voters to support Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms in the November election. In the video, Obama points to Bottoms’ work on issues including public safety, education and fiscal…
Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson face off in Georgia gubernatorial debate
DORAVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican candidate Rick Jackson faced off Tuesday night in an hourlong debate in Doraville, giving Georgia voters their first and only agreed-upon debate between the two candidates. Bottoms has…
UPDATE: Kemp extends Georgia gas tax break, adds diesel penalty waiver
UPDATE (10/6/26): Gov. Brian Kemp has extended Georgia's motor fuel excise tax suspension through November 5, according to a new executive order signed Tuesday. The statewide emergency and tax suspension…
Prosecutors: 762 firearms stolen from Macon shipping facility in January
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Hundreds of guns stolen from a Macon shipping facility are now at the center of a federal trafficking case announced Tuesday by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia. Federal prosecutors said the case…
Today is the deadline to register to vote in Georgia for the November 3 election
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia voters have until Monday, October 5 to register to vote or update their voter registration information ahead of the November 3, 2026 General/Special Election. How to register to vote in Georgia To register to vote…
Georgia launches 24/7 hotline for child care feedback
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgians can now share their experiences and concerns about child care through a new 24/7 hotline launched by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning. The program, called "DECAL Listens," is being conducted in collaboration…
Georgia NAACP to hold 84th annual state convention in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Leaders and members of the Georgia NAACP are gathering in Macon this week for the organization’s 84th Annual Georgia State Conference Convention. The three-day event includes plenary sessions, workshops and programs focused on leadership development, youth…
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…
Trump heads to Kansas as new poll shows low approval and growing economic concerns
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is heading to Kansas to campaign ahead of the midterm elections as new polling shows widespread dissatisfaction with…
Morning Business Report: Apple's foldable iPhone sees strong demand as holiday travel costs surge
(LILAMAX) - Apple's new foldable iPhone Duo is seeing strong demand following its first weekend of preorders, with some customers facing delivery…
Morning Business Report: Prescription drug imports face new rules as used car prices fall and American Airlines plans hiring spree
(LILAMAX)- Millions of Americans who purchase prescription medications from outside the United States could face higher…
3 children, teacher killed in Bend, Oregon, school shooting
BEND, Oregon (AP) - A 16-year-old opened fire at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, killing three children and a teacher before he was shot by a person at the scene who pursued him into the school, authorities…
Trump campaigns in Montana and Arizona as inflation concerns weigh on midterm elections
(NBC)- President Donald Trump wrapped up a two-day campaign tour in the western United States, holding rallies in Montana and Arizona as Republicans…
Morning Business Report: Nine states sue OpenAI over child safety concerns as Social Security benefits set to rise
(LILAMAX)- Nine states are suing OpenAI, alleging its artificial intelligence chatbot, ChatGPT, has caused harm to children. Arkansas,…
Morning Business Report: Mortgage rates hit housing market as Bank of America faces $1.2 billion in penalties
(LILAMAX)- The return of 7% mortgage rates is putting pressure on the U.S. housing market, sending pending home sales…
Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery, Vatican says
ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said. The tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said…
Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's home amid investigation into alleged immigration fraud
(NBC)- Federal agents searched the home of Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar on Monday as part of an ongoing criminal investigation that reportedly involves…
Morning Business Report: Starbucks denies Chipotle takeover rumors as gas prices remain above $4
(LILAMAX)- Starbucks is denying reports that it plans to acquire Chipotle Mexican Grill following days of speculation about a potential merger between…
Actress Selma Blair faces assault charges following alleged incident on flight to New York
(CNN)- Actress Selma Blair appeared in a New York City courtroom Monday on charges of second-degree assault following an alleged incident aboard…
Morning Business Report: Apple reportedly cuts iPhone 18 parts orders as Halloween spending and Disney ticket prices rise
(LILAMAX)- Apple has reportedly instructed some suppliers to reduce parts production for its iPhone 18 and iPhone 18…
Senate debates heat up in Georgia, Michigan and Maine ahead of midterm elections
(NBC)- Senate candidates in Georgia, Michigan and Maine faced off in heated debates Thursday night as Republicans and Democrats compete for control of…
Morning Business Report: Prescription drug shipments face new customs requirements as used car prices fall
(LILAMAX)- Millions of Americans who rely on prescription medications shipped from outside the United States could face higher costs beginning October…
Alabama Gulf Coast prepares as Hurricane Isaias approaches landfall
(CNN)- Residents along Alabama's Gulf Coast are rushing to prepare as Hurricane Isaias strengthens in the Gulf of Mexico, bringing the threat of damaging winds, flooding and…
FBI foils alleged ISIS-inspired attack targeting Mall of America
(NBC)- Federal authorities say they foiled an alleged ISIS-inspired attack targeting the Mall of America after arresting an 18-year-old man accused of planning to kill dozens of…
Morning Business Report: Household water bills climb as AI boom adds pressure to local systems
(LILAMAX)- Water is becoming less affordable for American families as aging infrastructure, pollution rules and climate change push household bills higher.…
Trump campaigns in Nebraska, repeats $5,000 payment promise ahead of midterms
(NBC)- President Donald Trump continued his midterm campaign push Monday in Nebraska, where Republicans are defending a Senate seat in a state that has traditionally…
