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UPDATE: Missing Peach County man found safe
UPDATE: The Peach County Sheriff’s Office says Ajamu Davis has been found safe. ORIGINAL POST: FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Peach County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a man missing from the Fort Valley area. In a…
Thunderstorm chances expected to increase by the weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Another hot and dry day once again today despite the modest low level and deeper moisture in place. Similar to yesterday, temperatures will run in the mid 90s in most locations. Changes begin to happen today…
Morning Business Report: Fed signals inflation concerns as markets react to Iran conflict
(LILAMAX)- The Federal Reserve is signaling growing concern about inflation following its first policy meeting under new Chair Kevin Warsh. Minutes from the…
Family seeks answers after ICE operation ends in fatal Houston shooti
(NBC)- The family of a Houston man shot and killed during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation is calling for an independent investigation into the…
Heat dome threatens West as storm recovery continues across U.S.
(CNN)- A dangerous heat dome is expected to bring scorching temperatures to much of the western United States this weekend as other parts of the country…
Macon State Prison inmate sentenced in fentanyl trafficking case
OGLETHORPE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man incarcerated at Macon State Prison has been sentenced to more than 27 years in federal prison for helping traffic fentanyl and synthetic cannabinoids…
Rain odds climb slightly Thursday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A few more storms are expected Thursday afternoon and evening as conditions remain hot and humid. This Evening It’s been another hot afternoon across Middle Georgia with a few storms out there helping a limited number…
Local doctor talks heat health dangers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -Parts of Middle Georgia is under a heat advisory, with heat index values as…
Fort Valley State University opens Lyons Center to centralize student services
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Lyons Center is now officially open at…
First Community Connect event coming to Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A local business is organizing the first 'Community Connect' event in Warner Robins. The goal is simple: to bring nonprofits, local businesses, and the…
Dog seen on video helps Montezuma police identify suspect
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was arrested after Montezuma police say officers investigated several entering-auto reports and a stolen vehicle in the College Street area. The Montezuma Police Department says officers received multiple reports Monday of entering autos during…
Crimestoppers seeking man wanted for murder in Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Regional Crime Stoppers is spotlighting five individuals wanted by law enforcement agencies across Middle Georgia as part of its ongoing effort to…
Downtown Macon's French Fry Fight returns with 22 restaurants competing for Super Spud Trophy
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Downtown Macon is once again…
Montezuma police recover property tied to two theft investigations
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Montezuma police say they recovered stolen property connected to two theft investigations after a search warrant was executed at a suspect's home. The Montezuma Police Department says officers responded June 28 to a theft at Yoder’s…
Macon-Bibb families can register children for free swim lessons
UPDATE: The program is at capacity but you can fill out a waitlist form here: https://form.jotform.com/261884210214147. ORIGINAL STORY: MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Macon-Bibb County Recreation Department…
Typical Summertime pattern is in store for Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The typical Summertime pattern is in store for the next 48 hours with lower precipitation chances, despite there being a mid and upper level low situated over the Tennessee Valley and Georgia sitting in what should…
Iran and U.S. exchange new strikes as Trump meets with Zelenskyy
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as renewed fighting between the United States and Iran threatens to derail efforts to…
Morning Business Report: New car payments hit record high as World Cup ratings soar
(LILAMAX)- The average monthly payment for a new vehicle has reached a record high. A new LendingTree report, citing Experian data for…
Man turns himself in on charges in fatal April shooting in Macon
UPDATE (7/9/2026) A man has turned himself in on charges stemming from the fatal shooting of Jordan Darnell Brown in April, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office said 23-year-old Donnie Williams Brown Jr. turned himself in…
Macon traffic stop leads to rifles, marijuana arrests
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two men were arrested after investigators found firearms, ammunition and marijuana during a traffic stop in Macon, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office says the arrests happened Tuesday during a crime suppression…
Baldwin County woman charged with identity theft, financial card fraud in Monroe County case
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Baldwin County woman has been arrested on identity theft and financial card fraud charges after investigators say a victim's debit card information was used to purchase two laptop computers, according to the Monroe County…
UPDATE: Missing Peach County man found safe
UPDATE: The Peach County Sheriff’s Office says Ajamu Davis has been found safe. ORIGINAL POST: FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Peach County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a man missing from the Fort Valley area. In a…
Macon State Prison inmate sentenced in fentanyl trafficking case
OGLETHORPE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man incarcerated at Macon State Prison has been sentenced to more than 27 years in federal prison for helping traffic fentanyl and synthetic cannabinoids…
Rain odds climb slightly Thursday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A few more storms are expected Thursday afternoon and evening as conditions remain hot and humid. This Evening It’s been another hot afternoon across Middle Georgia with a few storms out there helping a limited number…
Local doctor talks heat health dangers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -Parts of Middle Georgia is under a heat advisory, with heat index values as…
Fort Valley State University opens Lyons Center to centralize student services
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Lyons Center is now officially open at…
First Community Connect event coming to Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A local business is organizing the first 'Community Connect' event in Warner Robins. The goal is simple: to bring nonprofits, local businesses, and the…
Dog seen on video helps Montezuma police identify suspect
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was arrested after Montezuma police say officers investigated several entering-auto reports and a stolen vehicle in the College Street area. The Montezuma Police Department says officers received multiple reports Monday of entering autos during…
Downtown Macon's French Fry Fight returns with 22 restaurants competing for Super Spud Trophy
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Downtown Macon is once again…
Montezuma police recover property tied to two theft investigations
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Montezuma police say they recovered stolen property connected to two theft investigations after a search warrant was executed at a suspect's home. The Montezuma Police Department says officers responded June 28 to a theft at Yoder’s…
Macon-Bibb families can register children for free swim lessons
UPDATE: The program is at capacity but you can fill out a waitlist form here: https://form.jotform.com/261884210214147. ORIGINAL STORY: MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Macon-Bibb County Recreation Department…
Family says injured Jones County firefighter will be removed from life support
UPDATE: Brett McMichael’s family says Brett will be an organ donor. An Honor Walk is happening at Atrium Health Navicent Saturday at 11 a.m. ORIGINAL STORY: JULIETTE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The family of a Jones County volunteer firefighter critically injured…
Atrium Health Navicent shares tips to stay safe in Middle Georgia heat
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As temperatures and humidity increase across Middle Georgia, Atrium Health Navicent is encouraging people to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses. Justin Malcom…
New details: Four puppies were incinerated at Monroe County Animal Shelter
UPDATE: Monroe County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Anna Watkins confirmed the puppies were alive when they were placed in the incinerator. ORIGINAL STORY: FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-…
Girls Dig Deeper opens registration for Macon summer program
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Girls Dig Deeper Initiative is hosting its third annual Summer in the City Learning Experience for teenage girls in Macon. The program is open to girls ages 13 to 17 and will be held July…
The dog days of summer have arrived
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It’s that time of year where every afternoon is hot and muggy and an isolated storm is the best way to hope for a cooldown each day. This Evening A partly cloudy and hot afternoon will…
Macon crash among 12 deaths reported during Georgia holiday travel period
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Georgia Department of Public Safety says 12 people have died in crashes statewide during the holiday travel period, including two people killed in a crash on I-75 North in Macon. The agency also reports 424 DUI…
Data center fight brings both parties together in Jasper County
MONTICELLO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Organizers of a public hearing to protest a Jasper County data center development say sources bound by nondisclosure agreements have indicated that Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has targeted land in Jasper County and another site…
Atlanta Harvest owner says racial slur carved into watermelon won't stop community mission
(CNN)- The owner of Atlanta Harvest says he was shocked after discovering a racial slur carved into one of the business's watermelons, but…
Son charged in killing of mother of NFL veteran Calais Campbell
(NBC)- A 41-year-old man is facing murder charges after police say he killed his mother, the mother of NFL veteran Calais Campbell, inside her Buckhead…
Former Georgia teacher indicted on nearly 30 sex crime charges
(CNN)- A former Alexander High School teacher is facing nearly 30 criminal charges after a Douglas County grand jury indicted her on allegations of sexual misconduct…
Tim Dugger to perform before Quaker State 400 at EchoPark
HAMPTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Country singer and songwriter Tim Dugger will perform a pre-race concert before the Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway on Sunday, July 12. EchoPark Speedway announced Wednesday that Dugger will perform at the Cracker Barrel Fan…
Georgia Republican legislative leaders reject governor's call for 2028 redistricting
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s Republican legislative leaders on Wednesday rejected Gov. Brian Kemp’s call to redraw congressional and legislative districts during a special session, citing concerns about moving too quickly after a U.S. Supreme Court decision weakened federal Voting Rights Act protections for minority voters. House…
Rick Jackson beats Burt Jones for Georgia GOP governor nomination
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — Rick Jackson has won Georgia’s Republican nomination for governor, defeating Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in Tuesday's runoff after Jones led the field in last month's primary. Jackson will face Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms in the November…
Rep. Mike Collins wins Georgia’s GOP Senate nomination and will face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff
ATLANTA (AP) — Rep. Mike Collins on Tuesday defeated first-time candidate Derek Dooley for the Republican U.S. Senate nomination in Georgia, advancing to face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff for a seat that will help determine control of Capitol Hill for…
Crawford County girl 'so excited and so humble' to witness World Cup in person
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) – Back in April, Crawford County's Bailey DeWitt and her mother Susanna got the call of a lifetime, which ultimately led to two…
Dooley says Republicans need a political outsider for November
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp stood with Republican U.S. Senate candidate Derek Dooley on Monday as Dooley made the case that Republicans need a political outsider to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. Dooley and Kemp contrasted Dooley…
Kemp points to shared record in support of Burt Jones campaign
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp publicly supported Lt. Gov. Burt Jones over the weekend in the Republican race for governor. During a news conference Monday morning, Kemp said he views Jones as the best option to defeat Democratic…
Foster children in Georgia to be automatically enrolled in Trump Accounts
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — Eligible foster children in Georgia will be automatically enrolled in new tax-advantaged investment accounts created under federal law, according to Gov. Brian Kemp’s office. Kemp’s office says the accounts, called "Trump Accounts," are part of First Lady…
Children’s patients inspire Chase Elliott’s Atlanta paint scheme
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — Dawsonville native and NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott will race a special baseball-themed No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet at EchoPark Speedway next month to benefit Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. The Chase Elliott Foundation announced Wednesday…
Derek Dooley campaigns with Gov. Brian Kemp in Sandersville ahead of U.S. Senate Runoff Election
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Republican U.S. Senate candidate Derek Dooley campaigned in Sandersville Monday alongside Brian Kemp as part of Dooley’s…
Georgia business leaders spotlight data, electricity as drivers of economic growth
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Leaders from across Georgia gathered in Atlanta this week to discuss the state’s evolving energy sector, with a focus on how data is powering both the economy and daily life. The rapid growth of data centers was…
Officials warn of high E. coli levels in Chattahoochee River
(CNN)- The Chattahoochee River is a popular summer destination for people across metro Atlanta looking to boat, swim and cool off — but officials are warning…
ACC releases early Georgia Tech kickoff times, TV assignments
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team will open the 2026 season in primetime and will have multiple nationally televised games during the first month of the season, according to the ACC. The Atlantic Coast Conference released…
Trump says Iran ceasefire is over after new U.S. strikes
(NBC)- President Donald Trump returned to Washington after the NATO summit in Turkey as the United States and Iran exchanged a second consecutive night of military…
Morning Business Report: Fed signals inflation concerns as markets react to Iran conflict
(LILAMAX)- The Federal Reserve is signaling growing concern about inflation following its first policy meeting under new Chair Kevin Warsh. Minutes from the…
Family seeks answers after ICE operation ends in fatal Houston shooti
(NBC)- The family of a Houston man shot and killed during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation is calling for an independent investigation into the…
Heat dome threatens West as storm recovery continues across U.S.
(CNN)- A dangerous heat dome is expected to bring scorching temperatures to much of the western United States this weekend as other parts of the country…
Iran and U.S. exchange new strikes as Trump meets with Zelenskyy
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as renewed fighting between the United States and Iran threatens to derail efforts to…
Morning Business Report: New car payments hit record high as World Cup ratings soar
(LILAMAX)- The average monthly payment for a new vehicle has reached a record high. A new LendingTree report, citing Experian data for…
Partial collapse threat prompts evacuations at Manhattan high-rise
(NBC)- A major emergency response unfolded in Midtown Manhattan after structural concerns raised fears that a high-rise under construction could partially collapse. Construction workers reported buckling columns and…
National Archives brings historic documents to Michigan for America's 250th
(CNN)- As the United States continues celebrating its 250th anniversary, some of the nation's most treasured historical documents have arrived in Michigan for a special public…
Trump to meet with Zelenskyy as Ukraine war tops international agenda
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as international leaders work to advance efforts to end Russia's war in…
Morning Business Report: Walmart cuts prices as Dow closes above 53,000
(LILAMAX)- Walmart is lowering prices on thousands of products, with discounts taking effect immediately. Ground beef prices are dropping by 12%, cherries are being cut…
Maine Democratic Senate nominee faces rape allegation amid calls to exit race
(NBC)- Maine's Democratic Party is calling on its U.S. Senate nominee, Graham Platner, to end his campaign after a woman accused him of rape.…
Flash flooding drenches Northeast as more storms threaten
(CNN)- Communities across the Northeast are cleaning up after days of heavy rain triggered dangerous flash flooding, with more storms expected to bring additional rainfall to already saturated…
Recall Watch List: Aldi food, dog food, toys and household products recalled
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Several recalls could affect products people already have in their homes, including food, pet food, a children’s toy, grill brushes, air…
This week in history: Amazon, Althea Gibson and NASA's final shuttle mission
(CNN)- On July 5, 1994, Jeff Bezos and his then-wife, MacKenzie Scott, founded a company called Cadabra. The business was briefly renamed Relentless before…
Trump celebrates America's 250th before overseas meetings
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is departing for the NATO summit in Turkey, where he is expected to meet with European allies at a pivotal moment for the military alliance.…
Trump heads to NATO summit
(CNN)- President Donald Trump is traveling to Turkey this week for the NATO summit, where he will meet with leaders from North America and Europe following the nation's 250th Independence Day…
Multiple shootings erupt across U.S. during Fourth of July weekend
(CNN)- Several communities across the country are mourning after a series of shootings turned Fourth of July weekend celebrations into tragedy. In Fort Wayne, Indiana, one…
Americans celebrate 250th Fourth of July with fireworks and travel surge
(NBC)- Communities across the country are marking America's 250th birthday with fireworks, celebrations and a surge in holiday travel despite dangerous summer heat. Patriotic displays…
