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UPDATE: Macon man arrested in Florence Avenue death investigation
UPDATE (2/27/2026): A man has been arrested in connection with a death investigation on Florence Avenue, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. 31-year-old Jeremi Devontrey Hill…
MBCTA expands on-demand transit to south Bibb
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority will expand its on-demand Rapid Transit service into sub-south Bibb County starting March 2, according to a news release. The new Rapid Transit Pilot Zone II will extend flexible, app-based transit beyond…
U.S. military reportedly shoots down DHS drone in Texas
(NBC) -New safety concerns are emerging after the U.S. military reportedly shot down a drone belonging to another branch of the federal government, prompting an airspace shutdown…
Bill Clinton to testify on Jeffrey Epstein ties as lawmakers demand answers
(NBC)- Former President Bill Clinton is set to answer questions about his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Epstein’s associate Ghislaine Maxwell,…
Cuba says it will share information with U.S. after deadly boat confrontation
(NBC)- The Cuban government says it is willing to exchange information with the United States as both countries investigate a deadly confrontation involving a…
Marines deployed to Puerto Vallarta after cartel violence
(CNN)- Mexican Marines have deployed across Puerto Vallarta following recent cartel-related violence that rattled the popular tourist destination. Marines patrolled visibly throughout the city — on streets, in…
Tech Report: Global smartphone market to shrink 13% in 2026 amid memory chip shortage, eBay cuts jobs, Instagram adds teen safety alerts
(LILAMAX) -The global smartphone market is expected to contract 13 percent in 2026, according…
Morning Business Report: Paramount outbids Netflix for Warner Bros. Discovery, State Farm issuing refunds to policyholders
(LILAMAX)-Paramount has emerged as the leading bidder to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, offering more per share than Netflix and securing…
21-year-old woman shot after 50 rounds fired into Tacoma home, police searching for masked gunmen
(NBC)- A Tacoma family is counting their blessings after a barrage of gunfire shattered their home early Tuesday morning, injuring a…
69-year-old bicyclist killed in Warner Robins crash
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A 69-year-old man is dead after a vehicle collided with a bicyclist Thursday night in Warner Robins. According to the Warner Robins Police Department, officers responded around 8:34 p.m. on February 26 to a motor vehicle…
Anthropic clashes with Pentagon over AI guardrails as $200 million contract hangs in the balance
(CNN)- Leading artificial intelligence research company Anthropic is facing mounting pressure from the U.S. Department of Defense to remove safety restrictions…
Monroe County deputies arrest man fleeing on I-75, K-9 unit makes apprehension
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Monroe County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man they say was previously banned from the county, after he led deputies on a chase, according to a news release. Around 2:24 a.m. on February 27, the…
Former Macon-Bibb leader Seth Clark suspends lieutenant governor campaign
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Former Macon-Bibb County Mayor Pro Tempore Seth Clark announced Friday he is suspending his campaign for Georgia lieutenant governor, citing personal circumstances and family priorities. In a news release, Clark said “personal circumstances have shifted in…
A half wet & half dry weekend for Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A line of showers and thunderstorms is actively pushing eats overnight into Friday morning. By sunrise, the shortwave starts to move across Georgia, with showers and storms focused along a slowly southward moving front over South…
Pulaski County man arrested in stolen ATV case
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Pulaski County man has been arrested in connection with a stolen ATV case, according to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office. According to a…
OKS Martial Arts and Fitness helps kids build confidence through martial arts
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Many parents are turning to martial arts as an outlet to help their kids grow and develop. At OKS Martial…
Byron man sentenced in trafficking case involving 13-year-old girl
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Byron man has pleaded guilty in connection with the trafficking and sexual exploitation of a 13-year-old girl in Houston County, according…
Vineville Academy hosts Black History Month celebration in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Vineville Academy celebrated Black History Month Thursday, with performances inspired by African American entertainers and activist, such as Maya Angelou and Little Richard.…
Clouds mostly stick around Saturday; more sunshine Sunday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Lingering cloud cover from the slow moving system Friday is expected Saturday before more sunshine returns for the back half of the weekend. This Evening The rain has finally cleared out of Middle Georgia although a…
Mount de Sales Academy celebrates 150 years in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mount de Sales Academy is celebrating 150 years in Macon. The school has been a part of the Macon community since 1876. Founded…
Georgia's American Journey: Fort Hawkins tells story of Macon’s early frontier days
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As America marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we want to look back and highlight some of the important places and people here in Middle Georgia who have helped shape…
UPDATE: Macon man arrested in Florence Avenue death investigation
UPDATE (2/27/2026): A man has been arrested in connection with a death investigation on Florence Avenue, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. 31-year-old Jeremi Devontrey Hill…
MBCTA expands on-demand transit to south Bibb
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority will expand its on-demand Rapid Transit service into sub-south Bibb County starting March 2, according to a news release. The new Rapid Transit Pilot Zone II will extend flexible, app-based transit beyond…
69-year-old bicyclist killed in Warner Robins crash
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A 69-year-old man is dead after a vehicle collided with a bicyclist Thursday night in Warner Robins. According to the Warner Robins Police Department, officers responded around 8:34 p.m. on February 26 to a motor vehicle…
Monroe County deputies arrest man fleeing on I-75, K-9 unit makes apprehension
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Monroe County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man they say was previously banned from the county, after he led deputies on a chase, according to a news release. Around 2:24 a.m. on February 27, the…
Former Macon-Bibb leader Seth Clark suspends lieutenant governor campaign
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Former Macon-Bibb County Mayor Pro Tempore Seth Clark announced Friday he is suspending his campaign for Georgia lieutenant governor, citing personal circumstances and family priorities. In a news release, Clark said “personal circumstances have shifted in…
Pulaski County man arrested in stolen ATV case
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Pulaski County man has been arrested in connection with a stolen ATV case, according to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office. According to a…
OKS Martial Arts and Fitness helps kids build confidence through martial arts
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Many parents are turning to martial arts as an outlet to help their kids grow and develop. At OKS Martial…
Byron man sentenced in trafficking case involving 13-year-old girl
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Byron man has pleaded guilty in connection with the trafficking and sexual exploitation of a 13-year-old girl in Houston County, according…
Vineville Academy hosts Black History Month celebration in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Vineville Academy celebrated Black History Month Thursday, with performances inspired by African American entertainers and activist, such as Maya Angelou and Little Richard.…
Chief Judge Edward Lukemire to retire from Houston Judicial Circuit
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Chief Judge Edward Lukemire of the Superior Court of the Houston Judicial Circuit is retiring after nearly three decades, according to the Houston County Superior Court Clerk. Lukemire’s cases will be handled by the court’s three…
Showers this evening will lead to thunderstorms early Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An incoming slow moving cold front is bringing showers and eventually thunderstorms to Middle Georgia to end the work week. This Evening Cloud cover filled in during the day Wednesday and showers began early this morning…
Man, teen killed in overnight house fire in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two people are dead after an overnight house fire in Macon, according to the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department. The fire was reported at…
UPDATE: Suspect arrested in deadly Rocky Creek Road shooting in Macon
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect in connection with the deadly shooting on Rocky Creek Road. Investigators with the Violent Crime…
Pedestrian injured in Gray Highway crash in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A pedestrian was injured after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday night on Gray Highway, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the 2200 block of Gray Highway after Macon-Bibb E-911 received a…
Macon Mayhem expect sellout crowd for School Day Game Thursday; Ocmulgee River Monsters rebrand happening this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Mayhem expect a sellout crowd Thursday for their second annual School Day Game at the Macon Centreplex Coliseum. Team officials say more than 6,000 fans are expected for the 10:30 a.m. matchup against the…
Former Macon-Bibb leader Seth Clark suspends lieutenant governor campaign
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Former Macon-Bibb County Mayor Pro Tempore Seth Clark announced Friday he is suspending his campaign for Georgia lieutenant governor, citing personal circumstances and family priorities. In a news release, Clark said “personal circumstances have shifted in…
Macon native and retired brigadier general Jonathan McColumn launches bid for U.S. Senate
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Jonathan McColumn, a Macon native born in October 1964, served 35 years in the U.S. Army and retired as…
Georgia business focus: Kroger breaks ground, Bearfoot Tavern expands, Bibb County Schools hosts job fair
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here’s a look at the stories making headlines across Georgia this week, from major business expansions and new job opportunities…
Former University of Tennessee Football Coach Derek Dooley Enters Georgia’s High-Stakes U.S. Senate Race
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Born and raised in Athens, Georgia, Dooley is the son of legendary University of Georgia head coach Vince…
Grandmother testifies in Colin Gray trial about rifle purchase before Apalachee High School shooting
(CNN)- Damning testimony marked day five of the trial of Colin Gray, who is charged with murder and manslaughter in connection to…
NASCAR returns to EchoPark Speedway, Chase Elliott eyes more home-track success
HAMPTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - NASCAR heads to EchoPark Speedway this weekend for the second race weekend of the 2026 season, following last week’s season-opening tripleheader…
Trump visits Georgia, a target of his election falsehoods, as Republicans look for midterm boost
ROME, Ga. (AP) — The White House insisted that President Donald Trump was visiting Georgia to promote the economy. But in the opening minutes of his first stop at a local restaurant, the president raised the prospect of voter fraud without…
Georgia National Rodeo returns to Perry with three nights of PRCA action
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, the annual event will feature traditional rodeo favorites including bareback riding, saddle bronc…
Protesters demand justice for Linda Davis at Savannah’s Forsyth Park
(CNN)- Chants of “Justice for Linda Davis” echoed through Forsyth Park Tuesday evening as demonstrators gathered for a protest organized by the Party for Socialism and…
Driver fleeing ICE officers crashes, killing a Georgia teacher, authorities say
By RUSS BYNUM Associated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A Guatemalan driver fleeing a Georgia traffic stop by federal immigration officers crashed into another vehicle, killing a teacher who was headed to work, authorities and school officials said. Oscar Vasquez…
Voters head to the polls in Georgia State Senate District 18 Race
BIBB COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Democrat Lemario Brown and Republican Steven McNeel are facing off in the special election. The district includes voters in Bibb, Monroe, Peach, Houston and Crawford counties. Polls opened early this morning and will close at…
Georgia students recall horror of being shot as father of accused school shooter goes on trial
By JEFF MARTIN and JOHN RABY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia high school students on Tuesday testified in court about the horrors of being shot during their algebra class, and recounted through tears seeing a classmate in a pool…
David Clark launches bid for Georgia Lieutenant Governor, vows to eliminate property and income taxes
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - State Rep. David Clark has announced his campaign for Georgia lieutenant governor, becoming the latest Republican to…
Keisha Lance Bottoms launches bid for Georgia governor, outlines vision and defends record
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is making her case to become Georgia’s next governor, pitching herself as a…
President Donald Trump to visit Georgia to spotlight economy and affordability
ROME, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - President Donald Trump will visit Georgia this week. According to a White House official, the president’s trip will center on what the administration describes as ongoing efforts to address rising costs and strengthen economic growth. The…
Atlanta police investigate deadly shooting inside vacant dentist office
(CNN)- Atlanta police are investigating a homicide after a 37-year-old unhoused man was shot and killed inside a dentist office that authorities say is no longer in…
Georgia Business Focus: Tariff debate, air ambulance expansion, STEM growth, fiber coverage, and fuel prices
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia is making headlines this week with major developments affecting households across the state. From debate over…
Man wanted in Fulton County homicide arrested after chase into Houston County
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man taken into custody in Houston County is being held on multiple charges and warrants, according to jail records, after the NBC affiliate in Atlanta reported he was the suspect authorities were searching for…
Trump urges Iranians to rise up after U.S.-Israel strikes hit Tehran
By JON GAMBRELL, KONSTANTIN TOROPIN, JOSH BOAK and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on Saturday, with President Donald Trump calling on the Iranian public to…
Attorney general announces indictment against 30 more people who protested at a Minnesota church
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced charges Friday against 30 more people who are accused of civil rights violations in a January protest inside a Minnesota church where a pastor works for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Bondi said on social media that 25…
Pentagon and Scouting America reach deal to keep ties after Hegseth's anti-DEI push
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has made a deal with Scouting America that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday would maintain their century-old partnership but refocus the organization away from diversity initiatives and other “woke” policies he accused it of embracing in…
U.S. military reportedly shoots down DHS drone in Texas
(NBC) -New safety concerns are emerging after the U.S. military reportedly shot down a drone belonging to another branch of the federal government, prompting an airspace shutdown…
Bill Clinton to testify on Jeffrey Epstein ties as lawmakers demand answers
(NBC)- Former President Bill Clinton is set to answer questions about his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Epstein’s associate Ghislaine Maxwell,…
Marines deployed to Puerto Vallarta after cartel violence
(CNN)- Mexican Marines have deployed across Puerto Vallarta following recent cartel-related violence that rattled the popular tourist destination. Marines patrolled visibly throughout the city — on streets, in…
Tech Report: Global smartphone market to shrink 13% in 2026 amid memory chip shortage, eBay cuts jobs, Instagram adds teen safety alerts
(LILAMAX) -The global smartphone market is expected to contract 13 percent in 2026, according…
Morning Business Report: Paramount outbids Netflix for Warner Bros. Discovery, State Farm issuing refunds to policyholders
(LILAMAX)-Paramount has emerged as the leading bidder to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, offering more per share than Netflix and securing…
21-year-old woman shot after 50 rounds fired into Tacoma home, police searching for masked gunmen
(NBC)- A Tacoma family is counting their blessings after a barrage of gunfire shattered their home early Tuesday morning, injuring a…
Anthropic clashes with Pentagon over AI guardrails as $200 million contract hangs in the balance
(CNN)- Leading artificial intelligence research company Anthropic is facing mounting pressure from the U.S. Department of Defense to remove safety restrictions…
What to know about Defense Protection Act and the Pentagon's Anthropic ultimatum
NEW YORK (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave Anthropic an ultimatum this week: Open its artificial intelligence technology for unrestricted military use by Friday, or risk losing its government contract. Defense officials in the Trump administration also warned they could designate Anthropic,…
Judge rejects request to block Trump White House from building its $400 million ballroom project
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday rejected a preservationist group’s request to block the Trump administration from continuing construction of a $400 million ballroom where it demolished the East Wing of the White House. U.S. District Judge Richard…
Crowds of Chicago mourners pay respects to Jesse Jackson at start of cross-country memorial services
CHICAGO (AP) — A line of mourners streamed through a Chicago auditorium Thursday to pay final respects to the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. as cross-country memorial services began in the city the late civil rights leader called home. The protégé of the…
Morning Business Report: Retail strength, Nvidia surge and beer sales slowdown
(LILAMAX)- TJX Companies — the parent company of TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods — delivered a knockout quarter, blowing past Wall Street expectations. Executives credit…
President Trump touts economic strength, faces Democratic pushback in address to Congress
(NBC)- President Donald Trump declared “our nation is back” as he addressed members of Congress in the second year of his second term,…
Morning Business Report: AI trends, housing proposals and media merger bids
(LILAMAX)- President Trump used his State of the Union address to take credit for economic gains, speaking just days after the Supreme Court overruled tariffs…
Savannah Guthrie announces $1 million reward in search for missing mother Nancy
(NBC)- A new, heartbreaking call for help is coming from Savannah as the search for her mother, Nancy, reaches day 24. “It is day 24…
Hegseth warns Anthropic to let the military use the company’s AI tech as it sees fit, AP source says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave Anthropic's CEO a Friday deadline to open the company's artificial intelligence technology for unrestricted military use or risk losing its government contract, according to a person familiar with their meeting Tuesday. Anthropic…
