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Warner Robins considers $229,000 for downtown planning projects
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins City Council is scheduled to consider two proposals totaling $229,000 on Monday, November 2, as the city continues planning for downtown redevelopment. The proposals include a $169,000 contract to develop downtown design guidelines…
Possible sprinkles and clouds start the new week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Isolated instances of drizzle or sprinkles will be possible through daybreak, however by and large most areas will remain dry through Tuesday. Cloud cover will linger through mid-day before slowly eroding. Similar conditions are anticipated for…
Warner Robins police looking for driver after car hits 15-year-old pedestrian on Halloween night
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins police are searching for the driver of a sedan accused of hitting a 15-year-old pedestrian and leaving the scene Saturday night. According to a Warner Robins Police Department news release, sent Sunday night,…
Overnight fire destroys Billy’s Clubhouse on Forest Hill Road in Macon
UPDATE: No injuries were reported in the fire that damaged Billy’s Clubhouse and spread through the attic of a Forest Hill Road commercial strip center, according to Macon-Bibb County Fire Department Lead Fire Investigator Capt. Kyle Murray. Murray says firefighters…
When will Georgia election results come in? What to watch Tuesday night
WASHINGTON (AP) — Georgia Democrat Jon Ossoff is defending his Senate seat Tuesday in one of the nation’s marquee races, while Republicans try to hold onto the governor’s mansion after two terms under departing GOP Gov. Brian Kemp. Ossoff is…
Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a US general election
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV has become the first pontiff to vote in a U.S. general election, casting a mail-in ballot in a contest that will decide America's political future as the Trump era slowly comes to an…
THE END ZONE SCOREBOARD: Scores and highlights from Week 12 of high school football
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia's high school football scores from Week 12. (Catch all the highlights here.) Games featured…
Jon Ossoff to campaign in Warner Robins Sunday ahead of Election Day
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff will campaign in Warner Robins on Sunday as he makes a final push ahead of Tuesday's election against Republican challenger Mike Collins. Ossoff is scheduled to appear at a canvass…
Registered sex offender sentenced to 10 years in prison in Bibb child exploitation case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A registered sex offender who investigators say shared child sexual abuse material while on probation has been sentenced to 20 years, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office. 55-year-old Steven Mendenhall pleaded guilty Wednesday…
New surgical robot assists joint replacements at Piedmont Macon North
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Piedmont Macon North Hospital is introducing a robotic surgical system designed to help surgeons perform knee and hip replacements with greater precision,…
Free Halloween festival set for Saturday at Bibb sheriff’s outreach center
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is turning Halloween into an opportunity to connect with local families. Saturday's annual Halloween Haunted House…
Alaska Senate race faces investigations over alleged effort to recruit spoiler candidate
(NBC)- Alaska's competitive U.S. Senate race is facing increased scrutiny after allegations surfaced that Democratic candidate Mary Peltola's campaign worked to recruit a candidate…
Morning Business Report: Frontier Airlines reports higher fares as Eli Lilly raises sales forecast
(LILAMAX)- Frontier Airlines reported a sharp increase in the average amount of airfare revenue collected per passenger during the third quarter, while…
Disney On Ice brings ‘Magic of Family’ to Macon this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Families in Middle Georgia can experience the magic of two popular Disney movies on ice as Disney on Ice presents Magic of Family comes to the Macon Coliseum this weekend. The production brings the stories of…
Deputies: Dublin search leads to seizure of nearly 2 pounds of suspected fentanyl, nearly $20k in cash
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Laurens County drug agents seized about 1.8 pounds of suspected fentanyl and $19,523 during a search of a Dublin storage facility, according to the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office. In a post on Facebook, the sheriff’s office…
A mild and dreary Halloween for Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A mid-level ridge continues to amplify over the area through Friday as high pressure anchored over the Appalachians keeps the status quo nice weather through the short term. Winds will continue out of the northeast as…
Decision 2026: Georgia Lt. Governor candidates discuss taxes, health care and education
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia voters will choose a new lieutenant governor in the November general election, with Republican Greg Dolezal and Democrat Josh…
Monroe County SRO placed on leave after altercation with 2 students
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Monroe County school resource officer has been placed on administrative leave after a reported physical altercation with two students Thursday at the Monroe County Achievement Center. Monroe County Schools and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office…
RECALL WATCH LIST: Safety risks for Ashwagandha capsules, coffee makers, space heaters, and nursing pillows
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- From dietary supplements and kitchen appliances to space heaters and nursing pillows, these products pose serious safety risks—including salmonella contamination and burn hazards. Here's a breakdown of the brands involved and the steps you should take right…
Macon man arrested after attempted armed robbery at Ingleside Avenue credit union
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man was arrested Saturday, October 31, in connection with an attempted armed robbery at a credit union on Ingleside Avenue, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. Deputies say the incident happened at Central Georgia…
UPDATE: Macon man charged with murder in death of 22-year-old Soraya Woodley
UPDATE (11/2/2026): A 21-year-old Macon man has been charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of 22-year-old Soraya Kiara Woodley on Pio Nono Avenue last month. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office identified Antwuan Deshaun Sims as the suspect…
Warner Robins considers $229,000 for downtown planning projects
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins City Council is scheduled to consider two proposals totaling $229,000 on Monday, November 2, as the city continues planning for downtown redevelopment. The proposals include a $169,000 contract to develop downtown design guidelines…
Warner Robins police looking for driver after car hits 15-year-old pedestrian on Halloween night
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins police are searching for the driver of a sedan accused of hitting a 15-year-old pedestrian and leaving the scene Saturday night. According to a Warner Robins Police Department news release, sent Sunday night,…
Overnight fire destroys Billy’s Clubhouse on Forest Hill Road in Macon
UPDATE: No injuries were reported in the fire that damaged Billy’s Clubhouse and spread through the attic of a Forest Hill Road commercial strip center, according to Macon-Bibb County Fire Department Lead Fire Investigator Capt. Kyle Murray. Murray says firefighters…
Jon Ossoff to campaign in Warner Robins Sunday ahead of Election Day
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff will campaign in Warner Robins on Sunday as he makes a final push ahead of Tuesday's election against Republican challenger Mike Collins. Ossoff is scheduled to appear at a canvass…
Registered sex offender sentenced to 10 years in prison in Bibb child exploitation case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A registered sex offender who investigators say shared child sexual abuse material while on probation has been sentenced to 20 years, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office. 55-year-old Steven Mendenhall pleaded guilty Wednesday…
New surgical robot assists joint replacements at Piedmont Macon North
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Piedmont Macon North Hospital is introducing a robotic surgical system designed to help surgeons perform knee and hip replacements with greater precision,…
Free Halloween festival set for Saturday at Bibb sheriff’s outreach center
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is turning Halloween into an opportunity to connect with local families. Saturday's annual Halloween Haunted House…
Disney On Ice brings ‘Magic of Family’ to Macon this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Families in Middle Georgia can experience the magic of two popular Disney movies on ice as Disney on Ice presents Magic of Family comes to the Macon Coliseum this weekend. The production brings the stories of…
Deputies: Dublin search leads to seizure of nearly 2 pounds of suspected fentanyl, nearly $20k in cash
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Laurens County drug agents seized about 1.8 pounds of suspected fentanyl and $19,523 during a search of a Dublin storage facility, according to the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office. In a post on Facebook, the sheriff’s office…
Monroe County SRO placed on leave after altercation with 2 students
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Monroe County school resource officer has been placed on administrative leave after a reported physical altercation with two students Thursday at the Monroe County Achievement Center. Monroe County Schools and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office…
Kamala Harris rallies Georgia Democrats in Macon ahead of Election Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Former Vice President Kamala Harris visited Macon Thursday to rally Georgia Democrats and encourage supporters to reach voters ahead of Election…
Mercer holds investiture for first woman president Penny Elkins
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Penny L. Elkins is the first woman to lead Mercer University in its nearly 200-year history, a milestone recognized Thursday during her formal…
Rain odds for Halloweekend dropping
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - While cloud cover and humidity will continue to increase leading into the weekend the odds for rain seem to be on the decline. This Evening A partly cloudy afternoon will become a partly cloudy night around…
Students showcase trades at AGC Central Georgia Skills Challenge
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Students put their construction skills to the test at the 2026 AGC Central Georgia Skills Challenge in Perry Thursday, where industry leaders highlighted…
Bibb deputies looking for two suspects in south Macon home burglaries
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking for help identifying two people suspected in burglaries at newly constructed, unoccupied homes in the Tyler Drive area in south Macon. According to a news release, investigators began looking…
When will Georgia election results come in? What to watch Tuesday night
WASHINGTON (AP) — Georgia Democrat Jon Ossoff is defending his Senate seat Tuesday in one of the nation’s marquee races, while Republicans try to hold onto the governor’s mansion after two terms under departing GOP Gov. Brian Kemp. Ossoff is…
Decision 2026: Georgia Lt. Governor candidates discuss taxes, health care and education
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia voters will choose a new lieutenant governor in the November general election, with Republican Greg Dolezal and Democrat Josh…
Former President Barack Obama campaigns for Sen. Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia, criticizes Rick Jackson and Rep. Mike Collins
MORROW, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Former President Barack Obama visited Georgia Wednesday to campaign for…
Decision 2026 Georgia Votes: Georgia Secretary of State candidates discuss elections, voting access and business
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The race for Georgia Secretary of State could shape how the state conducts elections, manages voter registration,…
UPDATE: Kemp extends Georgia gas tax suspension through November 30
UPDATE (10/24/26): Gov. Brian Kemp has extended Georgia's state of emergency and motor fuel excise tax suspension through November 30. The suspension was previously set to expire November 5.…
Former President Barack Obama to join Sen. Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms at a rally in Georgia
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Former President Barack Obama is scheduled to join U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff and Georgia gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms for a Democratic rally in Atlanta on Wednesday, Oct. 28. According to the event announcement, admission will…
President Donald Trump set to visit Georgia on Friday
DALTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a midterm rally in Dalton, Georgia, on Friday, October 16, ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. According to an advisory from Trump 47 Committee, Inc., the event will take…
Early voting begins in Georgia ahead of November 3 general election
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Early voting is officially underway in Georgia ahead of the November 3, 2026, General and Special Election. Voting hours and locations vary by county, and voters can visit Georgia’s My Voter Page to find their designated…
One person dies after guest incident at Six Flags Over Georgia
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT/CNN)- A man was killed Monday after falling from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Witnesses said the man fell from the Goliath roller coaster and hit the ride several times. The accident left riders stuck…
Monroe County deputies find drone, drugs in suspected prison drop case
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A Jonesboro man is being held without bond after Monroe County deputies said they found a drone, marijuana, ecstasy, and other suspected prison drop-related contraband during a traffic stop Sunday night. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s…
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…
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…
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…
NBC News poll: Democrats lead in congressional preference as voters express economic concerns
(NBC NEWS)- The survey finds 70% of registered voters believe the country is on the wrong track, while 60% disapprove of President Donald Trump's job performance. A new NBC News poll finds more registered voters prefer Democrats to control Congress…
Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a US general election
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV has become the first pontiff to vote in a U.S. general election, casting a mail-in ballot in a contest that will decide America's political future as the Trump era slowly comes to an…
Alaska Senate race faces investigations over alleged effort to recruit spoiler candidate
(NBC)- Alaska's competitive U.S. Senate race is facing increased scrutiny after allegations surfaced that Democratic candidate Mary Peltola's campaign worked to recruit a candidate…
Morning Business Report: Frontier Airlines reports higher fares as Eli Lilly raises sales forecast
(LILAMAX)- Frontier Airlines reported a sharp increase in the average amount of airfare revenue collected per passenger during the third quarter, while…
Trump and Obama campaign in key states as economic concerns dominate midterm elections
(NBC)- With less than a week remaining before Election Day, President Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama are campaigning across key states…
Morning Business Report: Stocks rise as consumer confidence rebounds and UPS raises revenue forecast
(LILAMAX)- U.S. stocks posted gains Tuesday, with the Nasdaq leading the major indexes as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate…
Manhunt continues for escaped Tennessee inmate after stolen truck found in Illinois
(CNN)- Authorities are searching for a convicted murderer who escaped from a Tennessee prison after a truck believed to have been stolen by the…
Trump returns to Texas as Republicans defend Senate seats ahead of midterm elections
(NBC)- With one week remaining before Election Day, President Donald Trump is returning to Texas as Republicans work to defend Senate seats in…
King tides cause coastal flooding in California and South Florida
(CNN)- Unusually high tides are causing coastal flooding on both sides of the country, sending seawater onto roadways, stranding drivers and threatening homes in California and…
Trump and Obama campaign in Michigan as midterm elections enter final stretch
(NBC)- With eight days remaining until the midterm elections, President Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama are campaigning in Michigan as candidates make…
Morning Business Report: Cancer treatment breakthroughs show promise as Halloween candy sales decline
(LILAMAX)- Two promising cancer treatments are showing encouraging results in clinical trials, potentially offering new options for patients battling aggressive forms of the…
Morning Business Report: Treasury targets home investors as GTA 6 launch could cost $1 billion
(LILAMAX)- The U.S. Treasury Department is moving to restrict large private investors from purchasing additional single-family homes in an effort to…
Severe storms batter Arizona with large hail, power outages and widespread damage
(CNN)- Severe storms swept across Arizona this week, bringing large hail, widespread power outages and significant property damage as the state experienced its first…
American Stephen Hubbard returns home after more than four years detained in Russia
(NBC)- American Stephen Hubbard has returned to the United States after spending more than four years detained in Russia, where he was convicted…
Morning Business Report: GM turns to AI to compete with Chinese automakers as Social Security updates records
(LILAMAX)- General Motors says artificial intelligence will play a major role in helping the company remain competitive as Chinese…
Two California men dispute ICE accounts of separate vehicle incidents
(CNN)- Two incidents involving federal immigration enforcement vehicles in California are drawing scrutiny after men alleged they were injured during encounters with federal agents. In Woodland,…
Morning Business Report: Housing market slows as Walmart launches joint membership and Boeing wins FAA approval
(LILAMAX)- Rising mortgage rates are putting additional pressure on the U.S. housing market, with pending home sales falling sharply in…
Early voting begins as competitive Senate races heat up in Texas and Kansas
(NBC)- Early voting is underway in the 2026 midterm elections as candidates in competitive Senate races across the country make their final appeals…
