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Macon students get sneak peek of UniverSoul Circus
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The UniverSoul Circus made a stop in Macon Tuesday, bringing a sneak peek performance to after-school students at James H. Porter Elementary School. The…
Macon businesses benefiting from Glen Powell movie filming
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Filming for the movie "The Comeback King,” starring Glen Powell, is bringing economic activity and national attention to Macon as production continues across the…
Partly cloudy and seasonal Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Partly cloudy skies and near average temperatures are expected Wednesday afternoon with a slim chance for a few showers. This Evening It’s been a cloudy day across…
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…
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger brings his gubernatorial campaign tour to Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger made a campaign stop in Macon Tuesday morning as part of his statewide “Standing…
Five new homes coming to Villa Esta Avenue in south Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Five new homes are rising along Villa Esta Avenue right across from Bruce Elementary School in south Macon. According to Macon-Bibb County…
Houston County detention officer arrested during investigation into jail-directed drug operation
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A Houston County detention officer has been arrested, and another has been terminated during a narcotics investigation tied to what the…
Warner Robins Independence Day celebration to feature Kool & the Gang, Phillip Phillips
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The City of Warner Robins has announced the entertainment lineup for its 43rd Annual Independence Day Celebration, scheduled for…
Trump heads to China summit
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is heading to China for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping as tensions surrounding trade, technology and the ongoing conflict with Iran continue shaping global…
Chaos erupts after gunfire reported in Cambridge
(NBC)- Chaos broke out on the streets of Cambridge after reports of gunfire sent people running for safety in the college town. Emergency radio traffic captured the tense moments…
Crews battle massive wildfire burning in Florida Everglades
(CNN)- Firefighters continue battling a massive wildfire burning in the Florida Everglades as drought conditions across the state fuel concerns about the blaze spreading. The fire, known as…
Morning Business Report: Trump gas tax holiday proposal moves forward amid rising costs
(LILAMAX)- President Donald Trump’s proposed gas tax holiday could cost the federal government an estimated $3.5 billion per month as lawmakers begin pushing…
UPDATE: Suspicious object found at Middle Georgia Regional Airport during Raffensperger campaign stop
UPDATE (11:29 A.M.) The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says a suspicious object was found Tuesday morning inside a secure area of the Middle…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspections May 4-8
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - This week's Restaurant Report Card provides food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health.…
Stingy showers for Middle Georgia; increased chances further south
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The damp period has come to an end, for most in our viewing area, with post frontal dry air settling across the area and a surface high to the northeast that's driving northeast flow into the…
Bibb deputies investigating after body found in wooded area on Houston Road
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says it's investigating after a body was found Sunday night at a homeless encampment on…
UPDATE: Laurens County deputy fired after domestic violence investigation
UPDATE (5/11/26): Sheriff Larry Dean says former Laurens County deputy Justin Padgett has been terminated following an internal affairs investigation into the domestic violence case. In a…
'It's not about me being a chief; that's just a title' | Fort Valley police chief shares goals
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Fort Valley police chief David Wilson, who was sworn in last month, is sharing some of his plans for his his new job. In an…
Woman, dog killed in Baldwin County house fire
BALDWIN COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A woman and a dog died in a house fire Tuesday in Baldwin County, according to Baldwin County Fire Rescue. In a social…
Making a splash: Baldwin County water park opens this month
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After years of planning and construction, Baldwin County's new water park, Splash Baldwin, is set to open later this month. According to the Baldwin County Board of Commissioners, Splash Baldwin will officially open Friday, May 29…
Keisha Lance Bottoms visits Macon as part of voting rights tour
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Keisha Lance Bottoms made a stop in Macon Tuesday as part of her "Our Rights, Our Future" tour. Bottoms is traveling…
Macon students get sneak peek of UniverSoul Circus
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The UniverSoul Circus made a stop in Macon Tuesday, bringing a sneak peek performance to after-school students at James H. Porter Elementary School. The…
Macon businesses benefiting from Glen Powell movie filming
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Filming for the movie "The Comeback King,” starring Glen Powell, is bringing economic activity and national attention to Macon as production continues across the…
Partly cloudy and seasonal Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Partly cloudy skies and near average temperatures are expected Wednesday afternoon with a slim chance for a few showers. This Evening It’s been a cloudy day across…
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…
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger brings his gubernatorial campaign tour to Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger made a campaign stop in Macon Tuesday morning as part of his statewide “Standing…
Five new homes coming to Villa Esta Avenue in south Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Five new homes are rising along Villa Esta Avenue right across from Bruce Elementary School in south Macon. According to Macon-Bibb County…
Houston County detention officer arrested during investigation into jail-directed drug operation
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A Houston County detention officer has been arrested, and another has been terminated during a narcotics investigation tied to what the…
Warner Robins Independence Day celebration to feature Kool & the Gang, Phillip Phillips
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The City of Warner Robins has announced the entertainment lineup for its 43rd Annual Independence Day Celebration, scheduled for…
UPDATE: Suspicious object found at Middle Georgia Regional Airport during Raffensperger campaign stop
UPDATE (11:29 A.M.) The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says a suspicious object was found Tuesday morning inside a secure area of the Middle…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspections May 4-8
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - This week's Restaurant Report Card provides food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health.…
Bibb deputies investigating after body found in wooded area on Houston Road
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says it's investigating after a body was found Sunday night at a homeless encampment on…
UPDATE: Laurens County deputy fired after domestic violence investigation
UPDATE (5/11/26): Sheriff Larry Dean says former Laurens County deputy Justin Padgett has been terminated following an internal affairs investigation into the domestic violence case. In a…
'It's not about me being a chief; that's just a title' | Fort Valley police chief shares goals
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Fort Valley police chief David Wilson, who was sworn in last month, is sharing some of his plans for his his new job. In an…
Family of Parker Moore pushes for answers in unsolved Warner Robins murder case
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The family of Parker Moore is continuing their push for justice nearly eight years after his death, working to bring renewed attention to a case that remains unsolved in Warner Robins. Moore was killed during…
Temperatures drop below average again Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cloud cover will remain dominant Tuesday as afternoon temperatures stay below average for this time of year. This Evening While there was plenty of sunshine over the first half of the day clouds have filled in…
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…
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…
Trump heads to China summit
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is heading to China for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping as tensions surrounding trade, technology and the ongoing conflict with Iran continue shaping global…
Chaos erupts after gunfire reported in Cambridge
(NBC)- Chaos broke out on the streets of Cambridge after reports of gunfire sent people running for safety in the college town. Emergency radio traffic captured the tense moments…
Crews battle massive wildfire burning in Florida Everglades
(CNN)- Firefighters continue battling a massive wildfire burning in the Florida Everglades as drought conditions across the state fuel concerns about the blaze spreading. The fire, known as…
Morning Business Report: Trump gas tax holiday proposal moves forward amid rising costs
(LILAMAX)- President Donald Trump’s proposed gas tax holiday could cost the federal government an estimated $3.5 billion per month as lawmakers begin pushing…
Trump heads to China as Iran tensions continue
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is preparing for a high-stakes trip to China this week, where he is expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping as tensions surrounding…
Person killed after being struck by Frontier plane at Denver airport
(CNN)- Passengers are describing terrifying moments after a person was struck and killed by a Frontier Airlines plane Friday at Denver International Airport. According to…
Morning Business Report: Markets react to Iran tensions
(LILAMAX)- Markets opened cautiously Monday after President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest peace proposal, calling the offer “totally unacceptable.” According to reports from The Wall Street Journal, Iran’s…
Newly unsealed note adds attention to Jeffrey Epstein death
(NBC)- A newly unsealed note allegedly written by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is drawing renewed attention to the circumstances surrounding his 2019 death. The handwritten note…
Marco Rubio meets Pope Leo amid tensions over Iran war
(NBC)- Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo at the Vatican on Thursday as the Trump administration works to ease tensions following public disagreements…
Health officials monitor hantavirus cruise ship outbreak
(CNN)- President Donald Trump says he has been briefed on the hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship currently sailing in the Atlantic Ocean. “It’s very much we hope…
Morning Business Report: Court blocks Trump global tariffs as Verizon announces job cuts
(LILAMAX)- A federal trade court has ruled that President Donald Trump did not have the authority to impose a new round of global…
U.S.-Iran tensions continue as optimism grows for possible peace deal
(NBC)- A mixed picture is emerging in the Middle East as new military confrontations unfold alongside growing hopes for a possible agreement between the United States…
Tornadoes tear through Mississippi as severe weather slams South
(CNN)- Multiple tornadoes ripped through parts of Mississippi overnight, leaving behind damaged homes, blocked highways and widespread power outages as severe weather swept across the South. Video…
Morning Business Report: Stocks rise on Iran deal optimism as Americans plan relaxed summer
(LILAMAX)- Stocks climbed Wednesday amid growing optimism surrounding a possible framework for a peace agreement between the United States and Iran, even…
Trump pauses Project Freedom as Iran peace talks continue
(NBC)- Donald Trump has paused “Project Freedom,” the U.S. military operation designed to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, citing progress toward a broader peace…
Democrats question funding for Trump White House ballroom project
(NBC)- New images released this week show rapid construction underway on White House ballroom renovations championed by Donald Trump, but the project is now drawing criticism from…
Secret Service shoots armed suspect near the White House
(NBC)- Federal authorities are investigating after Secret Service agents shot an armed suspect near the White House Monday afternoon. According to the United States Secret Service, 45-year-old…
Iran attacks oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz despite ceasefire
(NBC)- Fresh attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz are testing the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran as violence in the…

