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How Middle Georgia families can prepare for Hurricane Isaias
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — With Hurricane Isaias expected to bring heavy rain, possible flooding and tornado threats to Middle Georgia this weekend, the American Red Cross is urging families to prepare before the storm arrives. "A lot of people may…
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…
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 Middle Georgia worship group, part of Southside Church, will perform from 7 to 9…
Significant impacts expected from Isaias on Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Calm weather is expected to continue through the first part of Friday for much of the area before Isaias leads to a drastic change in weather conditions this weekend. Through early Friday we will see overall…
Thursday football highlights: Northeast, Bleckley County, Peach County win rescheduled games
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia's Northeast, Bleckley County and Peach County earned wins Thursday as weather concerns moved several Week 9 high school football games up one night. Watch 41NBC Sports Anchor Rob Schiff's highlights below. Northeast 42, Central…
77-year-old man dies after being struck on Lilly Avenue in Macon
UPDATE: Coroner Leon Jones has identified the 77-year-old man as James Arthur Williams. Jones says Williams' family has been identified. ORIGINAL STORY: MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)…
Deputies say woman wanted in Monroe County believed to be armed and dangerous
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a 19-year-old woman it says is wanted in connection with…
WRPD hires first victim advocate
WARNER ROBINS, GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT)- The Warner Robins police department is adding a new resource for crime victims. WRPD has hired its first-ever victim advocate, a position designed to help victims navigate the…
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger presents Eagle award
BLECKLEY COUNTY, GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia Secretary of state Brad Raffensperger is recognizing election officials in Middle Georgia for their work in maintaining secure and efficient elections. …
Barrington Hall Golf Club to host third annual Barrington Hall Market featuring women-owned business
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As October marks National Women’s Small Business Month, a local event is celebrating the impact of women entrepreneurs in Middle Georgia. The Barrington Hall Market, now in its third year, will bring together more than 20…
Middle Georgia faith leaders learn how to protect houses of worship from evolving threats
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Faith leaders from across Middle Georgia gathered in Macon Thursday for a safety training aimed at equipping local…
Georgia National Fair opens in Perry
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia National Fair officially opened Thursday at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Perry, kicking off 11 days of rides, live entertainment, livestock shows and fair food. The 37th annual fair began with an…
Community Foundation awards $350,050 in grants to Middle Georgia nonprofits
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Community Foundation of Central Georgia awarded more than $350,000 in grants to local nonprofits during a ceremony Thursday at the Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia in Macon. The funding will support organizations working to address…
Monroe County school bus evacuated over cologne bottle thought to be grenade
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Monroe County school bus was evacuated Thursday afternoon after someone reported a student had what appeared to be a hand grenade,…
GFC announces timber theft-related charge against Eastman agent
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A registered agent for an Eastman forestry company faces a timber theft-related charge connected to a harvesting transaction, according to the Georgia Forestry Commission. In a news release Thursday, the GFC said its law enforcement officers…
Bibb deputies asking for help identifying 3 people after Rocky Creek Road gunfire
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public's help identifying three men in connection with a shots fired call in September on Rocky Creek Road. The shooting happened just after midnight on September 11…
Weekend Watch: Georgia National Fair, FoodeesFest and more happening in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - From the Georgia National Fair and a food festival featuring dozens of food trucks to a fashion show, pickleball celebration and a clothing business workshop for high school students, there are plenty of events happening across…
UPDATE: Vienna extends citywide curfew after mass shooting
UPDATE (10/8/26): Vienna Mayor Eddie Daniels issued a new emergency declaration and curfew order Thursday. The order took effect at noon and will remain in place for 72 hours unless it is rescinded, changed or extended earlier. The curfew applies…
Forsyth police searching for missing 14-year-old Paris Osei
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Forsyth Police Department is asking for the public's help finding 14-year-old Paris Osei. Police describe Osei as a missing/runaway juvenile. She was last seen at her home on Kynette Street around 8:30 p.m. Thursday, October…
Macon County Schools reschedules homecoming tailgate over safety concerns
OGLETHORPE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon County School System is rescheduling its October 23 homecoming tailgate, citing safety concerns and recent events involving large gatherings across Middle Georgia. The district announced the decision Friday in a statement signed by Superintendent…
Black bear struck by 2 vehicles on I-16 in Twiggs County; deputy injured
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office deputy suffered minor injuries after a black bear was struck by two vehicles on Interstate 16 early Friday morning. According to the sheriff’s office, the crash happened around 12:30 a.m. October 9…
Fine Fettle to open medical cannabis store in Macon October 15
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Fine Fettle is preparing to open its first retail store in Macon on October 15, giving patients another place to learn about medical cannabis products and explore available options. The company has operated in the Macon…
How Middle Georgia families can prepare for Hurricane Isaias
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — With Hurricane Isaias expected to bring heavy rain, possible flooding and tornado threats to Middle Georgia this weekend, the American Red Cross is urging families to prepare before the storm arrives. "A lot of people may…
Thursday football highlights: Northeast, Bleckley County, Peach County win rescheduled games
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia's Northeast, Bleckley County and Peach County earned wins Thursday as weather concerns moved several Week 9 high school football games up one night. Watch 41NBC Sports Anchor Rob Schiff's highlights below. Northeast 42, Central…
77-year-old man dies after being struck on Lilly Avenue in Macon
UPDATE: Coroner Leon Jones has identified the 77-year-old man as James Arthur Williams. Jones says Williams' family has been identified. ORIGINAL STORY: MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)…
Deputies say woman wanted in Monroe County believed to be armed and dangerous
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a 19-year-old woman it says is wanted in connection with…
WRPD hires first victim advocate
WARNER ROBINS, GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT)- The Warner Robins police department is adding a new resource for crime victims. WRPD has hired its first-ever victim advocate, a position designed to help victims navigate the…
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger presents Eagle award
BLECKLEY COUNTY, GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia Secretary of state Brad Raffensperger is recognizing election officials in Middle Georgia for their work in maintaining secure and efficient elections. …
Barrington Hall Golf Club to host third annual Barrington Hall Market featuring women-owned business
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As October marks National Women’s Small Business Month, a local event is celebrating the impact of women entrepreneurs in Middle Georgia. The Barrington Hall Market, now in its third year, will bring together more than 20…
Middle Georgia faith leaders learn how to protect houses of worship from evolving threats
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Faith leaders from across Middle Georgia gathered in Macon Thursday for a safety training aimed at equipping local…
Georgia National Fair opens in Perry
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia National Fair officially opened Thursday at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Perry, kicking off 11 days of rides, live entertainment, livestock shows and fair food. The 37th annual fair began with an…
Community Foundation awards $350,050 in grants to Middle Georgia nonprofits
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Community Foundation of Central Georgia awarded more than $350,000 in grants to local nonprofits during a ceremony Thursday at the Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia in Macon. The funding will support organizations working to address…
Monroe County school bus evacuated over cologne bottle thought to be grenade
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Monroe County school bus was evacuated Thursday afternoon after someone reported a student had what appeared to be a hand grenade,…
GFC announces timber theft-related charge against Eastman agent
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A registered agent for an Eastman forestry company faces a timber theft-related charge connected to a harvesting transaction, according to the Georgia Forestry Commission. In a news release Thursday, the GFC said its law enforcement officers…
Bibb deputies asking for help identifying 3 people after Rocky Creek Road gunfire
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public's help identifying three men in connection with a shots fired call in September on Rocky Creek Road. The shooting happened just after midnight on September 11…
Weekend Watch: Georgia National Fair, FoodeesFest and more happening in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - From the Georgia National Fair and a food festival featuring dozens of food trucks to a fashion show, pickleball celebration and a clothing business workshop for high school students, there are plenty of events happening across…
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 Middle Georgia worship group, part of Southside Church, will perform from 7 to 9…
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…
Georgia grocery chain settles religious discrimination lawsuit for $65,000
HAZLEHURST, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A Georgia grocery store operator has agreed to pay $65,000 to settle a federal lawsuit involving a worker who asked to have Sundays off for religious reasons. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says the employee worked…
Georgia DNR sergeant dies after possible medical episode while on duty
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is mourning the death of a longtime law enforcement officer who died after a possible medical episode while on duty. Sergeant Ben Cunningham, a 27-year veteran of the department, died while…
Georgia’s summer burn ban ends next week in 54 counties
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia’s summer burn ban is set to end next week in 54 counties, including several across Middle Georgia. The restrictions will be lifted Thursday, October 1. The annual burn ban runs from May 1 through the end…
Georgia investigation leads to arrests of Yemeni nationals in illegal THC probe
JESUP, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- An eight-month investigation into illegal THC sales in Georgia has led to the arrests of several Yemeni nationals and searches at four smoke shops owned by Yemeni nationals, according to the Georgia Department of Agriculture. The department…
IN THE KNOW: Expert urges repellent, standing water removal as West Nile cases rise in Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- As Georgia enters the final months of mosquito season, state health officials are urging residents to take extra precautions against mosquito…
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…
Cornell students protest university's handling of alleged fraternity sexual assault
(CNN)- Hundreds of Cornell University students gathered Monday to protest the school's handling of an alleged sexual assault involving several fraternity members in 2024. The demonstration…
U.S. bombers leave U.K. base amid investigation into suspected Iran-linked plot
(NBC)- All U.S. Air Force bombers deployed to RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom have left the base amid an investigation into a suspected terror…
Southern California heat wave brings triple-digit temperatures as wildfires burn
(CNN)- Triple-digit temperatures are gripping parts of Southern California as a heat wave continues across the region, bringing record-breaking temperatures and challenging firefighters battling a fast-moving…
Cornell rape investigation reopened as new details emerge from student's 2024 statement
(NBC)- New details are emerging in a Cornell University rape investigation after NBC News obtained a six-page statement a female student gave campus police…
Morning Business Report: Strait of Hormuz crude oil exports return near pre-war levels
(LILAMAX)- Crude oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz have largely returned to levels seen before the war with Iran as U.S. military…
Passengers celebrate after alleged attempt to crash FlyDubai flight
(CNN)- Passengers were greeted with celebrations at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport Wednesday after what Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described as an apparent attempt by a pilot…
Trump urges AI companies to self-regulate after White House meeting
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is urging leading artificial intelligence companies to regulate themselves after tech executives gathered at the White House amid growing concerns about the…
Morning Business Report: Target cuts prices on nearly 2,000 items ahead of holiday shopping season
(LILAMAX)- Target announced price cuts on nearly 2,000 items ahead of the holiday shopping season, with most of the affected products…
Flood rescues unfold across Southwest as Hurricane Polo fuels storm threat
(CNN)- Emergency crews carried out dramatic high-water rescues in Nevada and Arizona as storms fueled in part by moisture from Hurricane Polo brought a flood…
Trump hosts tech leaders as debate grows over AI regulation
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is hosting top technology leaders at the White House Tuesday as concerns grow over how the government should regulate rapidly advancing artificial…
SpaceX Starship reaches orbit for first time during test flight
(CNN)- SpaceX’s Starship reached orbit for the first time Monday during a test flight that ended with the spacecraft splashing down in the Pacific Ocean. Starship…
Morning Business Report: $15 billion steel plant planned for Iowa as Senate passes college sports bill
(LILAMAX)- President Donald Trump announced plans Monday for a $15 billion steel plant in Iowa that is expected to begin…
