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Bottoms brings health care pitch to Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Democratic nominee for governor of Georgia Keisha Lance Bottoms discussed expanding health care access for Georgians Thursday during a roundtable with Kentucky Gov.…
Scattered storm odds climb again Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Storm odds will ramp up again heading into the end of the work week. This Evening Scattered showers and storms are ongoing around Middle Georgia and are expected to continue into tonight. While rain odds will…
Prosecutors: Former Bibb teacher convicted of child cruelty
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Prosecutors say a former Bibb County schoolteacher has been convicted of cruelty to children after prosecutors say she repeatedly beat a 6-year-old child in her foster care. The Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office says a…
Daycare bruise leads to child cruelty conviction in Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Bibb County man has been convicted of cruelty to children after prosecutors say he beat a 1-year-old child with a belt…
Middle Georgia libraries promote summer reading with Macon Bacon ticket incentive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Middle Georgia Regional Library System’s summer reading program is now underway, encouraging students to continue honing their skills over the…
Iran claims attack on U.S. airbase amid ceasefire tensions
(NBC)- A new flareup in the Middle East is raising concerns about the future of the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard…
Morning Business Report: Southwest weighs policy changes as Family Dollar closes stores
(LILAMAX)- Southwest Airlines may be reconsidering part of its controversial “Customer of Size” policy following backlash from travelers. In a statement to Newsweek, a…
Officials warn of high E. coli levels in Chattahoochee River
(CNN)- The Chattahoochee River is a popular summer destination for people across metro Atlanta looking to boat, swim and cool off — but officials are warning…
Expect another round of showers and storms
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cloud cover remains scattered to broken across the area. Northwest Georgia has seen the greatest clearing as convective mixing takes place. The I-85 corridor has seen stratus clouds and that has protected us from convection through…
Dutch Bros Coffee to open first Macon location this summer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Dutch Bros Coffee is coming to Macon this summer, with its first location set to open at 5781 Zebulon Road. Founded in 1992 in Grants Pass, Oregon, Dutch Bros has grown to more than 1,177 locations in…
Report: Jones County victim hid in woods after overnight assault
UPDATE (5/27/2026) An incident report obtained by 41NBC says the victim in the Jones County…
Forsyth pitching slower, affordable summer getaway experience
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Due to high prices in today's economy, some families may not be able to take a summer vacation, and others may stay closer to home. That's why Glinda Stanbery, the executive director and CEO of…
Partly cloudy and hot conditions leading to storms continue Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A mix of sun and clouds will allow things to get hot and sticky Thursday afternoon before scattered storms take over in the evening. This Evening Partly to mostly cloudy skies are likely around Middle Georgia…
Bibb deputies open free summer basketball camp registration
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is offering a free summer basketball skills camp for children ages 9 through 17. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, registration is underway for the P.A.L. Basketball Skills Camp. Registration…
Mercer to host ESPN season opener at Five Star Stadium
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mercer Bears football team will open the 2026 season on national television in the FCS Kickoff game at Five Star Stadium in Macon. Mercer University Athletics announced Wednesday the Bears will host East Texas A&M…
Prosecutors: Washington State Prison inmate tied to cartel-linked drug ring
DAVISBORO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Federal prosecutors say an inmate housed at Washington State Prison helped direct a large methamphetamine and fentanyl trafficking network tied to Mexican cartels. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Georgia, seven…
Kickoff times revealed for first three UGA football games
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Bulldogs' first three football games of the 2026 season now have kickoff times and TV assignments. According to ESPN and the SEC Network, the Bulldogs will open the season September 5 against Tennessee State…
Iran releases new footage as ceasefire tensions threaten fragile negotiations
(NBC)- Iran released new footage overnight that it claims shows its air defenses firing at American drones and a fighter jet in an incident that nearly…
Man found shot in south Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —A man is recovering after being shot Thursday night in south Macon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting happened in the 3400 block of Pio Nono Avenue. They say deputies responded to the scene…
38-year-old dies after crash at Log Cabin and Eisenhower
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 38-year-old man died Thursday night after a crash involving an SUV and a wholesale truck on Log Cabin Drive. According to a Bibb County Sheriff's Office news release, it happened at Log Cabin Drive and…
FPD a win away from state title after Game 1 win over Stratford
STATESBORO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — First Presbyterian Day School is one win away from a state baseball championship after taking Game 1 of its…
Bottoms brings health care pitch to Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Democratic nominee for governor of Georgia Keisha Lance Bottoms discussed expanding health care access for Georgians Thursday during a roundtable with Kentucky Gov.…
Scattered storm odds climb again Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Storm odds will ramp up again heading into the end of the work week. This Evening Scattered showers and storms are ongoing around Middle Georgia and are expected to continue into tonight. While rain odds will…
Prosecutors: Former Bibb teacher convicted of child cruelty
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Prosecutors say a former Bibb County schoolteacher has been convicted of cruelty to children after prosecutors say she repeatedly beat a 6-year-old child in her foster care. The Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office says a…
Daycare bruise leads to child cruelty conviction in Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Bibb County man has been convicted of cruelty to children after prosecutors say he beat a 1-year-old child with a belt…
Middle Georgia libraries promote summer reading with Macon Bacon ticket incentive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Middle Georgia Regional Library System’s summer reading program is now underway, encouraging students to continue honing their skills over the…
Dutch Bros Coffee to open first Macon location this summer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Dutch Bros Coffee is coming to Macon this summer, with its first location set to open at 5781 Zebulon Road. Founded in 1992 in Grants Pass, Oregon, Dutch Bros has grown to more than 1,177 locations in…
Report: Jones County victim hid in woods after overnight assault
UPDATE (5/27/2026) An incident report obtained by 41NBC says the victim in the Jones County…
Forsyth pitching slower, affordable summer getaway experience
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Due to high prices in today's economy, some families may not be able to take a summer vacation, and others may stay closer to home. That's why Glinda Stanbery, the executive director and CEO of…
Partly cloudy and hot conditions leading to storms continue Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A mix of sun and clouds will allow things to get hot and sticky Thursday afternoon before scattered storms take over in the evening. This Evening Partly to mostly cloudy skies are likely around Middle Georgia…
Bibb deputies open free summer basketball camp registration
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is offering a free summer basketball skills camp for children ages 9 through 17. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, registration is underway for the P.A.L. Basketball Skills Camp. Registration…
Mercer to host ESPN season opener at Five Star Stadium
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mercer Bears football team will open the 2026 season on national television in the FCS Kickoff game at Five Star Stadium in Macon. Mercer University Athletics announced Wednesday the Bears will host East Texas A&M…
Prosecutors: Washington State Prison inmate tied to cartel-linked drug ring
DAVISBORO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Federal prosecutors say an inmate housed at Washington State Prison helped direct a large methamphetamine and fentanyl trafficking network tied to Mexican cartels. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Georgia, seven…
Woman dies after early morning crash in Hancock County
HANCOCK COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman died after a single-vehicle crash early Tuesday morning in Hancock County, according to the Georgia State Patrol. Troopers say the…
Dump truck struck by train in Monroe County, deputies say
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A dump truck was struck by a train Wednesday morning in Monroe County after deputies say the truck failed to yield at a railroad crossing, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were dispatched…
Food bank feeling strain as school lets out for summer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Schools are out, gas prices are rising and food banks are feeling the pressure. Kathy McCollum, the CEO and President of the…
Officials warn of high E. coli levels in Chattahoochee River
(CNN)- The Chattahoochee River is a popular summer destination for people across metro Atlanta looking to boat, swim and cool off — but officials are warning…
ACC releases early Georgia Tech kickoff times, TV assignments
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team will open the 2026 season in primetime and will have multiple nationally televised games during the first month of the season, according to the ACC. The Atlantic Coast Conference released…
Bob Horner, Braves legend of the 1980s, dies at 68
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — Former Atlanta Braves star Bob Horner has died at the age of 68, according to the Atlanta Braves. Horner was the first overall pick in the 1978 MLB Draft and made his Major League debut just days…
Hundreds cited statewide during Memorial Day travel period
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia State Patrol troopers and officers across the state have made hundreds of DUI, distracted driving and seat belt arrests and citations during the Memorial Day holiday travel period. The Georgia Department of Public Safety says troopers…
UPDATE: Jury convicts man in Brooke Sides hit-and-run death
UPDATE (5/21/26): A Butts County jury has convicted Nathan Shane Upchurch in the death of Brooke Bedard Sides, according to the Towaliga Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office. The DA's Office says Upchurch was convicted Wednesday in Sides' hit-and-run death. Following…
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and Rick Jackson advance to Republican runoff for Georgia governor
ATLANTA (AP) — Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and healthcare billionaire Rick Jackson have advanced to the June 16 Republican runoff for Georgia governor, extending a bruising campaign battle. President Donald Trump endorsed Jones last year, and a Jones win would…
Sen. Warnock criticizes Air Force plan to retire E-11 aircraft stationed at Robins Air Force Base
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Sen. Raphael Warnock is criticizing a reported U.S. Air Force plan to retire the E-11 Battlefield Airborne Communications Node aircraft currently stationed at Robins Air Force Base. According to Warnock’s office, the Air Force plans to…
ONLY ON 41NBC: Lt. Gov. Burt Jones summoned for jury duty ahead of Election Day
JACKSON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Lt. Gov. Burt Jones spent the day before Georgia’s gubernatorial primary inside a courtroom instead of on…
Gov. Brian Kemp extends Georgia gas tax suspension through June 3
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Gov. Brian Kemp has signed an executive order extending Georgia’s gas tax suspension for two additional weeks. According to the governor’s office, the suspension will begin at 12:01 a.m. on May 20 and continue through June 3.…
Keisha Lance Bottoms vows to fight maps she says weaken Black voting power during Fort Valley campaign stop
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms says she is prepared to use veto…
Gov. Brian Kemp calls Georgia special session on redistricting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Gov. Brian Kemp has called a special session of the Georgia General Assembly to address congressional and legislative redistricting. According to a proclamation dated May 13, the special session will begin at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June…
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger responds to Burt Jones campaign criticism over Georgia election TV ad
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger responded Tuesday to criticism from the campaign of Lt. Governor…
Possible Georgia redistricting fight could emerge after 2026 elections
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia lawmakers could revisit congressional redistricting after the 2026 midterm elections, according to comments made during a voting rights media briefing focused on congressional map changes in Southern states. During the briefing, Amir Badat of Fair Fight…
Kemp signs agriculture bills, tax relief measures into law
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Gov. Brian Kemp signed nearly a dozen agricultural bills and resolutions into law Wednesday, covering a wide range of issues affecting Georgia's…
Savannah officer suspended after viral arrest video sparks lawsuit
(CNN)- A viral arrest video from downtown Savannah has led to a lawsuit and an internal police investigation after footage appeared to show an officer shoving a…
Warner Robins man sentenced after crashing stolen Humvee into Army building
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A Warner Robins man will spend nearly three years in federal prison after investigators say he stole a military vehicle and drove it into an Army headquarters building. Treamon Dominic Lacy, 42, was sentenced to 33…
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…
Iran claims attack on U.S. airbase amid ceasefire tensions
(NBC)- A new flareup in the Middle East is raising concerns about the future of the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard…
Morning Business Report: Southwest weighs policy changes as Family Dollar closes stores
(LILAMAX)- Southwest Airlines may be reconsidering part of its controversial “Customer of Size” policy following backlash from travelers. In a statement to Newsweek, a…
Recovery effort underway after deadly paper plant tank implosion in Washington
(NBC)- Multiple workers remain missing this morning after a deadly tank implosion at a paper plant in Washington state. Emergency dispatch audio captured the frantic…
Ken Paxton defeats John Cornyn in major Texas Senate runoff
(NBC)- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has defeated longtime Senator John Cornyn in a closely watched Republican Senate runoff that could have major implications for control…
Morning Business Report: GLP-1 prescriptions rise as obesity rate slightly drops
(LILAMAX)- New data suggests the rise in GLP-1 prescriptions across the United States may be contributing to a slight decline in obesity rates. Health analytics…
Chicago teen takeover chaos sparks arrests and new proposals
(NBC)- Chicago police are facing renewed scrutiny after chaotic Memorial Day crowds led to dozens of arrests, multiple shootings and dramatic confrontations caught on camera. New video…
President Trump set for medical visit as Iran negotiations continue
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington today as questions continue surrounding his health and the ongoing war with…
Morning Business Report: Oil prices tumble as U.S.-Iran talks show progress
(LILAMAX)- Crude oil prices dropped sharply overnight as the United States and Iran showed signs of progress toward a possible agreement aimed at ending their…
Tick bites surge as Lyme disease concerns grow nationwide
(NBC)- Chelsea and Jameson Latko say battling ticks has become part of daily life. “Tick season started a little bit earlier this year than last year,” Chelsea…
California reduces evacuations after chemical tank threat eases
(CNN)- Authorities in California significantly reduced evacuation orders Monday after officials said the immediate threat of a catastrophic chemical tank explosion had been eliminated. “I can now tell…
Trump faces GOP pushback over restitution and ballroom funding
(NBC)- Fresh off a string of primary victories for Trump-backed candidates, President Donald Trump is now facing resistance from some Republicans in Congress over two major funding…
Record Memorial Day travel expected despite high gas prices
(CNN)- Millions of Americans are expected to hit the roads, skies and rails this Memorial Day weekend despite high travel costs and the recent shutdown of Spirit…
Morning Business Report: New studies link GLP-1 weight loss drugs to cancer benefits
(LILAMAX)- New research suggests popular weight loss drugs may offer additional health benefits beyond helping patients lose weight. Four new studies found that…
2-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch has died at 41, NASCAR says
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR’s three national series, has died at 41. The Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR issued a joint statement Thursday saying…
Global Ebola outbreak response intensifies as cases surge
(NBC)- The global effort to contain Africa’s growing Ebola outbreak intensified as new video showed an American surgeon infected in the Democratic Republic of Congo arriving by ambulance…
Severe storms bring flooding and lightning across eastern U.S.
(CNN)- Severe weather continued impacting large portions of the Northeast and South this week, bringing flooding, lightning strikes, extreme heat and travel disruptions. In Brookline, Massachusetts, a…
Trump-backed candidates score major GOP primary victories
(NBC)- President Donald Trump added another win to his growing list of Republican rivals pushed out of office after his endorsed challenger, Ed Gallrein, was projected to defeat longtime…
Southern California wildfires continue spreading as other regions battle storms and heat
(CNN)- Evacuation orders and warnings remained in effect Tuesday as multiple wildfires continued burning across Southern California. “It was surreal, to be honest,” Sandy…
