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Storm chances remain elevated this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A stationary front followed by a surface trough and a cold front will lead to storm odds through the coming weekend and early next week. This Evening and Overnight Overcast skies will stick with Middle Georgia…
Laurens County deputy charged in domestic violence case, placed on administrative leave
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Laurens County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been charged with battery-family violence and third-degree cruelty to children following a domestic…
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…
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…
Milledgeville student researching rural health challenges at Yale
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Milledgeville student at Yale University is researching ways to protect newborns from antibiotic-resistant infections while preparing to return to rural Georgia to work…
A break in the rain before another round
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Northwest flow continues near the surface bringing some dry air into the region. Upper level flow continues out of the west southwest from the subtropical jet. Our next system comes with a descending shortwave round the…
GBI investigating shooting at Fort Valley apartment complex
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into a shooting Thursday afternoon at a Fort Valley apartment complex. Fort Valley Police Chief David Wilson tells 41NBC the shooting happened around 1:40 p.m. at Westside Villas.…
UPDATE: Houston County inmate dies after medical emergency
UPDATE: The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says Shaqwan Warren was in the process of being released from the Houston County Detention Center when he began experiencing medical issues. According to the GBI, Warren had been held on traffic charges connected…
UPDATE: Monroe County deputies investigate Fuller Road shooting, victim hospitalized
UPDATE (5/7/2026) A 65-year-old Monroe County man injured in a shooting on Fuller Road on May 7 is being treated at a Macon hospital, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Authorities have not released the name of the suspect,…
Sheriff: Stolen dog reunited with Washington County owner after being taken to Canada
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A dog reported stolen in Washington County has been reunited with its owner after Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran says the animal was taken to Canada. Cochran says the investigation started in December 2025 after…
Flag football players among Northside college signees
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Northside High School celebrated a group of student athletes signing college scholarships Thursday with honorees representing a range of sports from baseball to…
Warner Robins holds National Day of Prayer ceremony
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Residents gathered at City Hall Thursday for a National Day of Prayer ceremony…
Paws in Middle Georgia searching for new home after closure
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Paws in Middle Georgia Animal Rescue is now operating as a foster-only organization after the Warner Robins shelter says it lost its lease and closed…
New Monroe County facility expected to power 800,000 homes
SMARR, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Oglethorpe Power broke ground Thursday on a new combined-cycle energy facility in Monroe County that leaders say will bring jobs, tax revenue and long-term economic benefits to the area. The project is expected to bring significant…
More rain is likely Friday as cloud cover sticks around
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Rain chances around Middle Georgia will remain elevated as the work week ends and the weekend begins. This Evening Cloud cover will largely stick around while the sun is out however some clearing is expected through…
GSP: SUV driver dies after crash with school bus in Laurens County
LAURENS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The driver of an SUV was killed after crashing into the back of a Laurens County school bus Thursday morning, according to the Georgia State Patrol. The Georgia State Patrol says the crash happened around…
Sandersville man arrested after Fall Line Freeway chase
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Sandersville man was arrested after law enforcement says he fled following a hit-and-run crash on the Fall Line Freeway. According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and Sandersville police responded Friday to a report…
Middle Georgia schools named 2026 AP Honor Schools
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Several Middle Georgia high schools have been recognized by the Georgia Department of Education as 2026 Advanced Placement Honor Schools. State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced Friday that 316 schools statewide earned recognition across multiple AP…
UPDATE: GDOT reopens Milledgeville bridge after major reconstruction
UPDATE (5/8/26): The Georgia Department of Transportation says the new bridge on U.S. 441 Business/South Wayne Street over Fishing Creek in Milledgeville is now open to traffic.…
Storm chances remain elevated this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A stationary front followed by a surface trough and a cold front will lead to storm odds through the coming weekend and early next week. This Evening and Overnight Overcast skies will stick with Middle Georgia…
Laurens County deputy charged in domestic violence case, placed on administrative leave
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Laurens County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been charged with battery-family violence and third-degree cruelty to children following a domestic…
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…
Milledgeville student researching rural health challenges at Yale
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Milledgeville student at Yale University is researching ways to protect newborns from antibiotic-resistant infections while preparing to return to rural Georgia to work…
GBI investigating shooting at Fort Valley apartment complex
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into a shooting Thursday afternoon at a Fort Valley apartment complex. Fort Valley Police Chief David Wilson tells 41NBC the shooting happened around 1:40 p.m. at Westside Villas.…
UPDATE: Houston County inmate dies after medical emergency
UPDATE: The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says Shaqwan Warren was in the process of being released from the Houston County Detention Center when he began experiencing medical issues. According to the GBI, Warren had been held on traffic charges connected…
UPDATE: Monroe County deputies investigate Fuller Road shooting, victim hospitalized
UPDATE (5/7/2026) A 65-year-old Monroe County man injured in a shooting on Fuller Road on May 7 is being treated at a Macon hospital, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Authorities have not released the name of the suspect,…
Sheriff: Stolen dog reunited with Washington County owner after being taken to Canada
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A dog reported stolen in Washington County has been reunited with its owner after Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran says the animal was taken to Canada. Cochran says the investigation started in December 2025 after…
Flag football players among Northside college signees
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Northside High School celebrated a group of student athletes signing college scholarships Thursday with honorees representing a range of sports from baseball to…
Warner Robins holds National Day of Prayer ceremony
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Residents gathered at City Hall Thursday for a National Day of Prayer ceremony…
Paws in Middle Georgia searching for new home after closure
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Paws in Middle Georgia Animal Rescue is now operating as a foster-only organization after the Warner Robins shelter says it lost its lease and closed…
New Monroe County facility expected to power 800,000 homes
SMARR, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Oglethorpe Power broke ground Thursday on a new combined-cycle energy facility in Monroe County that leaders say will bring jobs, tax revenue and long-term economic benefits to the area. The project is expected to bring significant…
More rain is likely Friday as cloud cover sticks around
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Rain chances around Middle Georgia will remain elevated as the work week ends and the weekend begins. This Evening Cloud cover will largely stick around while the sun is out however some clearing is expected through…
Montezuma police arrest suspect in stabbing investigation
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man has been arrested after police say a homeowner was stabbed multiple times during a domestic disturbance in Montezuma. According to the Montezuma Police…
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…
State Rep. Derrick Jackson, democrat running for Governor promises $20 minimum wage and medicaid expansion
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Democratic State Representative Derrick Jackson has officially entered the race for Georgia governor, joining a growing field…
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…
Prosecutors say Palisades Fire suspect was obsessed with Luigi Mangione
(NBC)- Prosecutors say 30-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht, who is charged in connection with the wildfire that killed 12 people and destroyed entire neighborhoods, had become fixated on…
Dashcam video shows United plane clipping light pole near Newark Airport
(NBC)- Dramatic dashcam video is shedding new light on a frightening aviation incident involving a United Airlines flight attempting to land at Newark Liberty International…
Spirit Airlines shutdown leaves travelers stranded and employees searching for answers
(NBC)- Thousands of travelers across the country are scrambling to make new plans after the sudden collapse of Spirit Airlines over the weekend. The discount…
Morning Business Report: Graduates face lower salaries as markets react to global tensions
(LILAMAX)- New college graduates entering the workforce this year may need to adjust their salary expectations as new data shows a significant gap…
Trump launches Project Freedom to escort ships through Strait of Hormuz
(NBC)- Donald Trump announced a new military-backed initiative aimed at easing global shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz as tensions with Iran continue despite…
Debate grows over Trump war powers as Iran ceasefire holds
(NBC)- A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran is holding 60 days into the conflict, but political tensions are escalating in Washington over presidential…
Dramatic NYC house explosion caught on police body camera
(NBC)- Dramatic body camera footage captured the moment a house exploded in New York City while police officers responded to a domestic dispute early Thursday morning. The…
