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Piedmont Macon urges early breast cancer screening and risk awareness
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Piedmont Macon health care professionals are encouraging people to know their breast cancer risk, stay up to date on screenings and pay attention to possible warning signs during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. "I'd rather patients be…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office awarded $323K grant for DUI, traffic enforcement
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has been awarded a $323,001.28 grant from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety to support DUI enforcement and other traffic safety efforts in Macon-Bibb County. The sheriff's office is one of…
Two arrested in connection with armed robberies, aggravated assaults in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two 19-year-old Macon men have been arrested in connection with multiple armed robbery and aggravated assault investigations, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office identified the suspects as Navon Sams and Kenneth Tyrell…
Warner Robins Police Department awarded $115,923 grant for DUI, traffic enforcement
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Police Department has been awarded a $115,923.20 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to support DUI enforcement and other traffic safety efforts. The Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic (H.E.A.T.) grant…
Georgia National Fair food: Barbecue, coffee and sweet treats
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia National Fair visitors have several new and returning food and drink options this year, including barbecue, desserts, specialty coffee and even a new beer garden. Proof of the Pudding is serving food at several stands…
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…
Wesleyan College unveils renovated amphitheater
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Wesleyan College has unveiled a newly renovated amphitheater designed to enhance the student learning experience and create more opportunities for the Macon community to gather on campus. The $590,000 renovation was made possible through a gift…
Morning Business Report: Mortgage rates hit housing market as Bank of America faces $1.2 billion in penalties
(LILAMAX)- The return of 7% mortgage rates is putting pressure on the U.S. housing market, sending pending home sales…
Crimestoppers seeking man wanted for failure to register as a sex offender in Twiggs County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Regional Crime Stoppers is spotlighting five individuals wanted by law enforcement agencies across Middle Georgia as part of…
Temperatures remain hot through Friday, then Fall returns
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Another beautiful late Summer day is expected, with an almost identical copy tomorrow. Temperatures will rise into the upper 80s by early afternoon, with northwest winds keeping the humidity down. Temps fall into the low 60s…
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…
Macon-Bibb County leaders address violence prevention
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - For the last two weeks, violence has impacted the Macon community and surrounding counties. Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller, along with Macon Violence Prevention and community…
Potential record highs possible Wednesday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will push 90 degrees again Wednesday afternoon as sunny skies continue to dominate Middle Georgia. This Evening A sunny and warm afternoon will become another clear and relatively seasonal night as temperatures should valley a…
Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery, Vatican says
ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said. The tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said…
Measles case confirmed in Macon County, Georgia's 2026 total reaches 22
MACON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a new measles case in an unvaccinated Macon County resident, bringing the state's total to 22 cases in 2026. According to DPH, Georgia reported 10 measles…
4 arrested after drug investigation at Warner Robins vape shop, homes
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Four people were arrested after Houston County sheriff's investigators executed search warrants at a Warner Robins vape shop and two residences following a months-long drug investigation. According to the Houston County Sheriff's Office, investigators with…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office searching for missing 33-year-old Macon man
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help locating a 33-year-old man who has been missing since July. According to deputies, Vanquavias Hamilton was reported missing by family members on September 8, 2026.…
'Justice on Trial Reloaded' off-Broadway play coming to Macon November 14
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An off-Broadway touring production exploring civil rights, reparations and American history is coming to Macon this November. "Justice on Trial Reloaded"…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office to host Halloween festival in Macon October 31
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office will host a Halloween Haunted House Fall Festival on Saturday, October 31, featuring activities for families and children. The event will take place from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Bibb…
Another potential record breaking afternoon Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will flirt with record highs in the afternoon again Thursday across Middle Georgia. This Evening A sunny and hot afternoon for mid-October will become a clear and more seasonal night although it should be the…
Milledgeville man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for meth distribution
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Milledgeville man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine as part of a drug trafficking operation, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Georgia. Federal prosecutors…
UPDATE: Vienna issues third emergency curfew order after mass shooting
UPDATE (10/14/26): Vienna Mayor Eddie Daniels issued another emergency declaration and citywide curfew order Wednesday. The order took effect at noon October 14 and will remain in place for 72 hours, ending at noon Saturday, October 17, unless city officials…
Piedmont Macon urges early breast cancer screening and risk awareness
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Piedmont Macon health care professionals are encouraging people to know their breast cancer risk, stay up to date on screenings and pay attention to possible warning signs during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. "I'd rather patients be…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office awarded $323K grant for DUI, traffic enforcement
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has been awarded a $323,001.28 grant from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety to support DUI enforcement and other traffic safety efforts in Macon-Bibb County. The sheriff's office is one of…
Two arrested in connection with armed robberies, aggravated assaults in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two 19-year-old Macon men have been arrested in connection with multiple armed robbery and aggravated assault investigations, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office identified the suspects as Navon Sams and Kenneth Tyrell…
Warner Robins Police Department awarded $115,923 grant for DUI, traffic enforcement
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Police Department has been awarded a $115,923.20 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to support DUI enforcement and other traffic safety efforts. The Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic (H.E.A.T.) grant…
Georgia National Fair food: Barbecue, coffee and sweet treats
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia National Fair visitors have several new and returning food and drink options this year, including barbecue, desserts, specialty coffee and even a new beer garden. Proof of the Pudding is serving food at several stands…
Wesleyan College unveils renovated amphitheater
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Wesleyan College has unveiled a newly renovated amphitheater designed to enhance the student learning experience and create more opportunities for the Macon community to gather on campus. The $590,000 renovation was made possible through a gift…
Crimestoppers seeking man wanted for failure to register as a sex offender in Twiggs County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Regional Crime Stoppers is spotlighting five individuals wanted by law enforcement agencies across Middle Georgia as part of…
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…
Macon-Bibb County leaders address violence prevention
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - For the last two weeks, violence has impacted the Macon community and surrounding counties. Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller, along with Macon Violence Prevention and community…
Potential record highs possible Wednesday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will push 90 degrees again Wednesday afternoon as sunny skies continue to dominate Middle Georgia. This Evening A sunny and warm afternoon will become another clear and relatively seasonal night as temperatures should valley a…
Measles case confirmed in Macon County, Georgia's 2026 total reaches 22
MACON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a new measles case in an unvaccinated Macon County resident, bringing the state's total to 22 cases in 2026. According to DPH, Georgia reported 10 measles…
4 arrested after drug investigation at Warner Robins vape shop, homes
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Four people were arrested after Houston County sheriff's investigators executed search warrants at a Warner Robins vape shop and two residences following a months-long drug investigation. According to the Houston County Sheriff's Office, investigators with…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office searching for missing 33-year-old Macon man
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help locating a 33-year-old man who has been missing since July. According to deputies, Vanquavias Hamilton was reported missing by family members on September 8, 2026.…
'Justice on Trial Reloaded' off-Broadway play coming to Macon November 14
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An off-Broadway touring production exploring civil rights, reparations and American history is coming to Macon this November. "Justice on Trial Reloaded"…
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…
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…
Morning Business Report: Mortgage rates hit housing market as Bank of America faces $1.2 billion in penalties
(LILAMAX)- The return of 7% mortgage rates is putting pressure on the U.S. housing market, sending pending home sales…
Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery, Vatican says
ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said. The tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said…
Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's home amid investigation into alleged immigration fraud
(NBC)- Federal agents searched the home of Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar on Monday as part of an ongoing criminal investigation that reportedly involves…
Morning Business Report: Starbucks denies Chipotle takeover rumors as gas prices remain above $4
(LILAMAX)- Starbucks is denying reports that it plans to acquire Chipotle Mexican Grill following days of speculation about a potential merger between…
Actress Selma Blair faces assault charges following alleged incident on flight to New York
(CNN)- Actress Selma Blair appeared in a New York City courtroom Monday on charges of second-degree assault following an alleged incident aboard…
Morning Business Report: Apple reportedly cuts iPhone 18 parts orders as Halloween spending and Disney ticket prices rise
(LILAMAX)- Apple has reportedly instructed some suppliers to reduce parts production for its iPhone 18 and iPhone 18…
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…
