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Morning Business Report: GLP-1 prescriptions rise as obesity rate slightly drops
(LILAMAX)- New data suggests the rise in GLP-1 prescriptions across the United States may be contributing to a slight decline in obesity rates. Health analytics…
Chicago teen takeover chaos sparks arrests and new proposals
(NBC)- Chicago police are facing renewed scrutiny after chaotic Memorial Day crowds led to dozens of arrests, multiple shootings and dramatic confrontations caught on camera. New video…
Dump truck struck by train in Monroe County, deputies say
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A dump truck was struck by a train Wednesday morning in Monroe County after deputies say the truck failed to yield at a railroad crossing, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were dispatched…
Afternoon showers & storms increase for Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The forecast for Wednesday remains largely the same within the tropical environment -- waves of showers and thunderstorms through the afternoon and evening, followed by cloudy, humid, and misty nights and mornings. Deep Gulf moisture continues…
Food bank feeling strain as school lets out for summer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Schools are out, gas prices are rising and food banks are feeling the pressure. Kathy McCollum, the CEO and President of the…
Leon Jones pushing summer safety with 'Stop the Killing' campaign
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones says his "Stop the Killing" campaign began in 2019 after he noticed a high number of death…
Isolated storms likely Wednesday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Storm odds are expected to back off a bit around Middle Georgia Wednesday afternoon. This Evening Scattered storms have fired up this afternoon and will continue through the evening and into early tonight. Overall severe weather…
Coroner: Child dies after being found unresponsive in Macon pool
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 4-year-old boy died after being found unresponsive in a swimming pool Friday morning at a south Macon home, according to the…
Jones County man arrested on aggravated battery charge
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is in custody after investigators upgraded charges connected to a family violence case, according to the Jones County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s…
President Trump set for medical visit as Iran negotiations continue
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington today as questions continue surrounding his health and the ongoing war with…
Morning Business Report: Oil prices tumble as U.S.-Iran talks show progress
(LILAMAX)- Crude oil prices dropped sharply overnight as the United States and Iran showed signs of progress toward a possible agreement aimed at ending their…
California reduces evacuations after chemical tank threat eases
(CNN)- Authorities in California significantly reduced evacuation orders Monday after officials said the immediate threat of a catastrophic chemical tank explosion had been eliminated. “I can now tell…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores May 18-22
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…
Unsettled weather pattern increases rain chances
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The forecast remains largely the same -- a somewhat tropical environment with waves of showers and thunderstorms, highest in coverage in the afternoon to evening, and cloudy, humid, with misty nights and mornings. Convection continues to…
Hundreds cited statewide during Memorial Day travel period
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia State Patrol troopers and officers across the state have made hundreds of DUI, distracted driving and seat belt arrests and citations during the Memorial Day holiday travel period. The Georgia Department of Public Safety says troopers…
UPDATE: Missing Bibb County woman found safe
UPDATE: Shanecia Davis has been found and is safe, according to deputies. ORIGINAL STORY: MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a missing 19-year-old woman. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's…
What Macon-Bibb voters need to know before the June runoff
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County election officials have released updated dates, voting information and public notices ahead of the June 16 runoff election. According to the Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections, early voting for the June 16 General Primary…
Stormy pattern continues Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Scattered afternoon and evening storm odds will remain elevated Tuesday afternoon. This Evening Scattered storms are ongoing around Middle Georgia this evening with more expected heading into the overnight hours. Isolated severe activity in the form…
Woman dies after early morning crash in Hancock County
HANCOCK COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman died after a single-vehicle crash early Tuesday morning in Hancock County, according to the Georgia State Patrol. Troopers say the crash happened around 3:09 a.m. on Georgia Highway 22 near Beulah Road. Investigators…
Dump truck struck by train in Monroe County, deputies say
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A dump truck was struck by a train Wednesday morning in Monroe County after deputies say the truck failed to yield at a railroad crossing, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were dispatched…
Food bank feeling strain as school lets out for summer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Schools are out, gas prices are rising and food banks are feeling the pressure. Kathy McCollum, the CEO and President of the…
Leon Jones pushing summer safety with 'Stop the Killing' campaign
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones says his "Stop the Killing" campaign began in 2019 after he noticed a high number of death…
Isolated storms likely Wednesday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Storm odds are expected to back off a bit around Middle Georgia Wednesday afternoon. This Evening Scattered storms have fired up this afternoon and will continue through the evening and into early tonight. Overall severe weather…
Coroner: Child dies after being found unresponsive in Macon pool
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 4-year-old boy died after being found unresponsive in a swimming pool Friday morning at a south Macon home, according to the…
Jones County man arrested on aggravated battery charge
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is in custody after investigators upgraded charges connected to a family violence case, according to the Jones County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores May 18-22
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…
Hundreds cited statewide during Memorial Day travel period
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia State Patrol troopers and officers across the state have made hundreds of DUI, distracted driving and seat belt arrests and citations during the Memorial Day holiday travel period. The Georgia Department of Public Safety says troopers…
UPDATE: Missing Bibb County woman found safe
UPDATE: Shanecia Davis has been found and is safe, according to deputies. ORIGINAL STORY: MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a missing 19-year-old woman. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's…
What Macon-Bibb voters need to know before the June runoff
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County election officials have released updated dates, voting information and public notices ahead of the June 16 runoff election. According to the Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections, early voting for the June 16 General Primary…
Stormy pattern continues Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Scattered afternoon and evening storm odds will remain elevated Tuesday afternoon. This Evening Scattered storms are ongoing around Middle Georgia this evening with more expected heading into the overnight hours. Isolated severe activity in the form…
Lawmaker says phones hurting focus, social skills in Georgia schools
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia lawmakers recently passed a new law expanding cell phone restrictions in public schools to include high school students. The measure, known…
Woman hospitalized after east Macon shooting
UPDATE: The owner of Fincher's BBQ says Monday’s shooting happened on Gray Highway in front of the restaurant. In a Facebook post, Jake Fincher said everyone inside the restaurant at the time of the shooting was safe. "We appreciate everyone…
Marine veteran reflects on sacrifice during Macon ceremony
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sardis-Heard Funeral Home held a Memorial Day service Monday honoring service members who died in wars including World War I, World War II and…
RECALL WATCH LIST: Vehicles, toys, food and beverages impacted
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Whether it’s the food in your pantry, the toys in your child’s playroom or the car you drive, we are breaking down what…
41NBC Memorial Blood Drive kicks off
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - 41NBC and the American Red Cross are kicking off the 41NBC Memorial Blood Drive today. We are encouraging people in Middle Georgia to donate blood during the drive. May 25: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.…
Baldwin County man arrested in child molestation investigation
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Baldwin County man has been arrested on child molestation-related charges following a Georgia Bureau of Investigation inquiry, according to the agency. In a news release, the GBI said 53-year-old David Allen Barber was charged with…
Bob Horner, Braves legend of the 1980s, dies at 68
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — Former Atlanta Braves star Bob Horner has died at the age of 68, according to the Atlanta Braves. Horner was the first overall pick in the 1978 MLB Draft and made his Major League debut just days…
Hundreds cited statewide during Memorial Day travel period
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia State Patrol troopers and officers across the state have made hundreds of DUI, distracted driving and seat belt arrests and citations during the Memorial Day holiday travel period. The Georgia Department of Public Safety says troopers…
UPDATE: Jury convicts man in Brooke Sides hit-and-run death
UPDATE (5/21/26): A Butts County jury has convicted Nathan Shane Upchurch in the death of Brooke Bedard Sides, according to the Towaliga Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office. The DA's Office says Upchurch was convicted Wednesday in Sides' hit-and-run death. Following…
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and Rick Jackson advance to Republican runoff for Georgia governor
ATLANTA (AP) — Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and healthcare billionaire Rick Jackson have advanced to the June 16 Republican runoff for Georgia governor, extending a bruising campaign battle. President Donald Trump endorsed Jones last year, and a Jones win would…
Sen. Warnock criticizes Air Force plan to retire E-11 aircraft stationed at Robins Air Force Base
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Sen. Raphael Warnock is criticizing a reported U.S. Air Force plan to retire the E-11 Battlefield Airborne Communications Node aircraft currently stationed at Robins Air Force Base. According to Warnock’s office, the Air Force plans to…
ONLY ON 41NBC: Lt. Gov. Burt Jones summoned for jury duty ahead of Election Day
JACKSON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Lt. Gov. Burt Jones spent the day before Georgia’s gubernatorial primary inside a courtroom instead of on…
Gov. Brian Kemp extends Georgia gas tax suspension through June 3
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Gov. Brian Kemp has signed an executive order extending Georgia’s gas tax suspension for two additional weeks. According to the governor’s office, the suspension will begin at 12:01 a.m. on May 20 and continue through June 3.…
Keisha Lance Bottoms vows to fight maps she says weaken Black voting power during Fort Valley campaign stop
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms says she is prepared to use veto…
Gov. Brian Kemp calls Georgia special session on redistricting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Gov. Brian Kemp has called a special session of the Georgia General Assembly to address congressional and legislative redistricting. According to a proclamation dated May 13, the special session will begin at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June…
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…
Recovery effort underway after deadly paper plant tank implosion in Washington
(NBC)- Multiple workers remain missing this morning after a deadly tank implosion at a paper plant in Washington state. Emergency dispatch audio captured the frantic…
Ken Paxton defeats John Cornyn in major Texas Senate runoff
(NBC)- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has defeated longtime Senator John Cornyn in a closely watched Republican Senate runoff that could have major implications for control…
Morning Business Report: GLP-1 prescriptions rise as obesity rate slightly drops
(LILAMAX)- New data suggests the rise in GLP-1 prescriptions across the United States may be contributing to a slight decline in obesity rates. Health analytics…
Chicago teen takeover chaos sparks arrests and new proposals
(NBC)- Chicago police are facing renewed scrutiny after chaotic Memorial Day crowds led to dozens of arrests, multiple shootings and dramatic confrontations caught on camera. New video…
President Trump set for medical visit as Iran negotiations continue
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington today as questions continue surrounding his health and the ongoing war with…
Morning Business Report: Oil prices tumble as U.S.-Iran talks show progress
(LILAMAX)- Crude oil prices dropped sharply overnight as the United States and Iran showed signs of progress toward a possible agreement aimed at ending their…
Tick bites surge as Lyme disease concerns grow nationwide
(NBC)- Chelsea and Jameson Latko say battling ticks has become part of daily life. “Tick season started a little bit earlier this year than last year,” Chelsea…
California reduces evacuations after chemical tank threat eases
(CNN)- Authorities in California significantly reduced evacuation orders Monday after officials said the immediate threat of a catastrophic chemical tank explosion had been eliminated. “I can now tell…
Trump faces GOP pushback over restitution and ballroom funding
(NBC)- Fresh off a string of primary victories for Trump-backed candidates, President Donald Trump is now facing resistance from some Republicans in Congress over two major funding…
Record Memorial Day travel expected despite high gas prices
(CNN)- Millions of Americans are expected to hit the roads, skies and rails this Memorial Day weekend despite high travel costs and the recent shutdown of Spirit…
Morning Business Report: New studies link GLP-1 weight loss drugs to cancer benefits
(LILAMAX)- New research suggests popular weight loss drugs may offer additional health benefits beyond helping patients lose weight. Four new studies found that…
2-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch has died at 41, NASCAR says
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR’s three national series, has died at 41. The Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR issued a joint statement Thursday saying…
Global Ebola outbreak response intensifies as cases surge
(NBC)- The global effort to contain Africa’s growing Ebola outbreak intensified as new video showed an American surgeon infected in the Democratic Republic of Congo arriving by ambulance…
Severe storms bring flooding and lightning across eastern U.S.
(CNN)- Severe weather continued impacting large portions of the Northeast and South this week, bringing flooding, lightning strikes, extreme heat and travel disruptions. In Brookline, Massachusetts, a…
Trump-backed candidates score major GOP primary victories
(NBC)- President Donald Trump added another win to his growing list of Republican rivals pushed out of office after his endorsed challenger, Ed Gallrein, was projected to defeat longtime…
Southern California wildfires continue spreading as other regions battle storms and heat
(CNN)- Evacuation orders and warnings remained in effect Tuesday as multiple wildfires continued burning across Southern California. “It was surreal, to be honest,” Sandy…
Trump targets Thomas Massie in costly Kentucky GOP primary
(NBC)- President Donald Trump faces a major political test Tuesday as he continues efforts to unseat Republicans who have publicly broken with him. One of the president’s…
Morning Business Report: TrumpRx expands as fraud concerns and ATM settlement grow
(LILAMAX)- The Trump administration says it is expanding its TrumpRx prescription drug platform by adding more than 600 generic medications. Officials also announced new…
