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White House says Iran deal close as U.S. blockade and Senate tensions grow
(NBC)- The White House says it is optimistic a deal to end the conflict with Iran could be within reach, even as pressure…
Georgia Secretary of State calls for suspension of Macon County elections supervisor after indictment
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is calling for the immediate suspension of Macon County Election Supervisor Tarshea Fudge-Riley following her federal indictment. According to an indictment filed in U.S. District Court, Fudge-Riley is among several individuals…
Morning Business Report: Ticketmaster monopoly ruling, Fed tensions and AI pivot shake business landscape
(LILAMAX)- The verdict came after a lengthy trial in New York federal court, which included testimony from top music and entertainment executives.…
Child injured in random knife attack at Omaha Walmart, suspect shot by police
(NBC)- Authorities in Omaha are investigating a random attack inside a local Walmart that left a young child injured and the suspect dead.…
Hail, tornadoes and flooding hit central U.S., causing damage and evacuations
(CNN)- In Ohio, residents captured dramatic video of golf-ball-sized hail pounding the ground as powerful storms moved through the region Wednesday. The storms are part…
Georgia among key battlegrounds in 2026 state legislative elections, GOP group says
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia is expected to be one of the most closely watched states in the 2026 election cycle, according to a new report from the Republican State Leadership Committee. The group identified Georgia as one of several top…
UPDATE: Hit-and-run suspect taken into custody in Monroe County
UPDATE (4/16/26): Monroe County deputies say Jermaine Dillard was taken into custody near Mt. Airy Baptist Church Cemetery on Highway 83 N. ORIGINAL STORY (4/15/26): MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Deputies are searching for a man who ran after a…
Pedestrian killed in collision on Pio Nono Avenue in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal traffic collision involving a pedestrian on Pio Nono Avenue. According to a news release, the crash happened at the intersection of Pio Nono Avenue and Ell Street.…
Staying warm, and dry for most through Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Relative humidity values are forecast to be around 25-35 percent during Thursday afternoon and Friday afternoon. Winds will be southwest at around 6-12 mph on Thursday and west at 4-8 mph on Friday. Gusts near 20…
CGTC launches $100 million healthcare training program for high school students
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A $100 million investment is helping launch a new pathway for Middle Georgia students interested in healthcare. Central Georgia Technical…
Atrium Health Navicent shares tips for navigating seasonal allergies
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Atrium Health Navicent is sharing tips for navigating seasonal allergies. Dr. Leslie David with Atrium Health Navicent said allergies can come from different…
Temperatures will push 90 degrees Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The heat will continue Thursday afternoon as a few spots may reach 90 degrees. This Evening A mostly sunny afternoon will become a mild night as a few upper level clouds may move in through the…
UPDATE: Bibb deputies identify man who died after Wednesday morning shooting
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has identified the man who died Wednesday morning as Brandon Givens. ORIGINAL STORY: MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead after being shot Wednesday in Macon, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.…
Two sentenced after 2022 fast-food robberies in Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people were sentenced after pleading guilty to a 2022 string of armed robberies targeting fast-food restaurants in Bibb County, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office. According to the news release from the…
GEORGIA BUSINESS FOCUS: Major companies announcing new investments, leadership hires, and job opportunities
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - This week's Georgia Business Focus: Blue Bird Corporation Appoints New SVP of Engineering Blue Bird Corporation, a leader in…
Sonny Perdue, Perry native, to retire as University System of Georgia chancellor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Sonny Perdue, a native of Perry, will retire as chancellor of the University System of Georgia, ending a decades-long career in public service that began in Middle Georgia. Perdue announced his decision on Wednesday, according to the…
Rep. Austin Scott rebukes Trump over controversial Easter post
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- U.S. Rep. Austin Scott is speaking out after President Donald Trump posted an image on Easter Sunday that drew criticism online. Scott, who represents…
Monroe County school bus driver charged with DUI after “driving erratically”
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Monroe County school bus driver was charged with DUI (drugs) Wednesday after deputies reported he was driving erratically, according to…
Four injured after accidental gun discharge at Warner Robins Kroger
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Gunfire at a Warner Robins Kroger left four people injured Wednesday night after an accidental discharge of a firearm inside the store. Officers responded around 9:14 p.m. to the Kroger at 774 Highway 96 after reports…
Macon ranks among highest foreclosure rates in U.S., new report finds
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Macon is among the areas with the highest foreclosure rates in the country, according to a new housing market report. Data released by ATTOM shows the Macon metro area had one foreclosure filing for every 492 housing…
Loaves and Fishes to host pickleball fundraiser
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Loaves and Fishes Ministry of Macon is hosting a pickleball fundraiser to raise money for the organization. The “Take A Bite Out of Hunger” pickleball…
Georgia Secretary of State calls for suspension of Macon County elections supervisor after indictment
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is calling for the immediate suspension of Macon County Election Supervisor Tarshea Fudge-Riley following her federal indictment. According to an indictment filed in U.S. District Court, Fudge-Riley is among several individuals…
UPDATE: Hit-and-run suspect taken into custody in Monroe County
UPDATE (4/16/26): Monroe County deputies say Jermaine Dillard was taken into custody near Mt. Airy Baptist Church Cemetery on Highway 83 N. ORIGINAL STORY (4/15/26): MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Deputies are searching for a man who ran after a…
CGTC launches $100 million healthcare training program for high school students
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A $100 million investment is helping launch a new pathway for Middle Georgia students interested in healthcare. Central Georgia Technical…
Atrium Health Navicent shares tips for navigating seasonal allergies
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Atrium Health Navicent is sharing tips for navigating seasonal allergies. Dr. Leslie David with Atrium Health Navicent said allergies can come from different…
Temperatures will push 90 degrees Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The heat will continue Thursday afternoon as a few spots may reach 90 degrees. This Evening A mostly sunny afternoon will become a mild night as a few upper level clouds may move in through the…
UPDATE: Bibb deputies identify man who died after Wednesday morning shooting
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has identified the man who died Wednesday morning as Brandon Givens. ORIGINAL STORY: MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead after being shot Wednesday in Macon, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.…
Two sentenced after 2022 fast-food robberies in Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people were sentenced after pleading guilty to a 2022 string of armed robberies targeting fast-food restaurants in Bibb County, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office. According to the news release from the…
Tuition to rise at Georgia public colleges for 2026–27
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The University System of Georgia has approved a tuition increase for the upcoming academic year. The system’s Board of Regents voted Tuesday to raise tuition by 1% for in-state undergraduate students and 3% for out-of-state and international…
Houston County schools offering free summer meals for children, seeking sites
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Families and organizations in Houston County will have access to free meals for children this summer through a school nutrition program. The Houston County School Nutrition Program will offer its annual summer feeding program from May…
GEORGIA BUSINESS FOCUS: Major companies announcing new investments, leadership hires, and job opportunities
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - This week's Georgia Business Focus: Blue Bird Corporation Appoints New SVP of Engineering Blue Bird Corporation, a leader in…
Sonny Perdue, Perry native, to retire as University System of Georgia chancellor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Sonny Perdue, a native of Perry, will retire as chancellor of the University System of Georgia, ending a decades-long career in public service that began in Middle Georgia. Perdue announced his decision on Wednesday, according to the…
Rep. Austin Scott rebukes Trump over controversial Easter post
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- U.S. Rep. Austin Scott is speaking out after President Donald Trump posted an image on Easter Sunday that drew criticism online. Scott, who represents…
Monroe County school bus driver charged with DUI after “driving erratically”
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Monroe County school bus driver was charged with DUI (drugs) Wednesday after deputies reported he was driving erratically, according to…
Bibb schools superintendent wins top statewide award
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Bibb County Schools Superintendent Dr. Dan Sims has received a statewide award recognizing his leadership and impact on student success. The Georgia School Superintendents Association named Sims the recipient of its 2026 President’s Award. The organization presents…
Macon event to feature documentary on end-of-life journey
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A documentary focused on end-of-life experiences will be shown in Macon later this month. The Middle Georgia Regional Commission is hosting the event featuring “A Butterfly Has Been Released” on April 29 from 10 a.m. to noon.…
Georgia among key battlegrounds in 2026 state legislative elections, GOP group says
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia is expected to be one of the most closely watched states in the 2026 election cycle, according to a new report from the Republican State Leadership Committee. The group identified Georgia as one of several top…
Tuition to rise at Georgia public colleges for 2026–27
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The University System of Georgia has approved a tuition increase for the upcoming academic year. The system’s Board of Regents voted Tuesday to raise tuition by 1% for in-state undergraduate students and 3% for out-of-state and international…
Sonny Perdue, Perry native, to retire as University System of Georgia chancellor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Sonny Perdue, a native of Perry, will retire as chancellor of the University System of Georgia, ending a decades-long career in public service that began in Middle Georgia. Perdue announced his decision on Wednesday, according to the…
Rep. Austin Scott rebukes Trump over controversial Easter post
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- U.S. Rep. Austin Scott is speaking out after President Donald Trump posted an image on Easter Sunday that drew criticism online. Scott, who represents…
Macon landmarks to light up purple for Crime Victims’ Rights Week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Landmarks in Macon will be part of a statewide effort to recognize crime victims during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Marsy’s Law for Georgia announced several locations across the state will be illuminated in purple, including Mercer…
Georgia’s American Journey: Old Capitol in Milledgeville highlights Georgia’s role in pivotal moments of U.S. history
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As America approaches its 250th anniversary, the Georgia Old Capitol in Milledgeville offers a powerful look at the state's history and the decisions that helped…
Fulton County Commissioner Dana Barrett running for Georgia Secretary of State focusing on election integrity and voting rights
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Dana Barrett, a Fulton County commissioner and former congressional candidate, is running for Georgia…
Dozens arrested, guns, and drugs seized in Georgia crackdown
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A major fugitive apprehension operation in Georgia led by the United States Marshals Service resulted in 78 arrests and the seizure of firearms, narcotics, and cash, with the effort centered in Clayton County. Authorities said the three-week…
Jason Esteves outlines vision for Georgia governor’s race focused on cost of living, healthcare, and education
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jason Esteves is laying out a campaign centered on lowering costs for families,…
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says Trump should be removed from office
(CNN)- Former Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene said she believes President Donald Trump should be removed from office, citing concerns about his rhetoric, foreign policy decisions, and leadership. Greene calls Trump remarks “madness” In an interview, Greene criticized statements…
One-year-old dead, mother charged after children left alone without food for hours
(CNN) - A tragic discovery in a local neighborhood has left residents shaken after a one-year-old child was found dead inside a home where…
Trump-endorsed Republican Clay Fuller wins Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former House seat in Georgia
RINGGOLD, Ga. (AP) — Republican Clay Fuller on Tuesday won Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former U.S. House seat in Georgia, turning back a Democratic challenge with the help of President Donald Trump’s endorsement despite uneasiness over the war in Iran. Democrat…
Woman killed, teen injured in Piedmont Park shooting in Atlanta
(CNN)- A woman is dead and a teenage girl is injured following a shooting at Piedmont Park on Saturday. According to police, the shooting happened during…
Fisherman rescues woman after hearing cries for help on lake
(CNN) - For Marvin Winston, fishing has always been a way to reset. Winston often spends hours on the lake, documenting his trips for his YouTube…
Georgia Business Focus: Major housing investment, gas price relief and business updates
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – From new homes and jobs to scam warnings, gas price…
Georgia Business Focus: Agriculture week, Warner Robins expansion and Macon arena project drive growth
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Ag Week, new developments in Warner Robins and Macon and a warning from the Better Business Bureau…
Deadly street racing crash in Albany leaves 2 dead, residents demand action
(CNN)- Community members in Albany are speaking out after a deadly street racing crash in Dougherty County left two people dead, calling the tragedy…
Suspect killed in Hall County SWAT shootout after officer shot, saved by vest in Gainesville
(CNN)- A tense standoff in Hall County ended in a deadly shootout, leaving a suspect dead and a police officer injured…
White House says Iran deal close as U.S. blockade and Senate tensions grow
(NBC)- The White House says it is optimistic a deal to end the conflict with Iran could be within reach, even as pressure…
Morning Business Report: Ticketmaster monopoly ruling, Fed tensions and AI pivot shake business landscape
(LILAMAX)- The verdict came after a lengthy trial in New York federal court, which included testimony from top music and entertainment executives.…
Child injured in random knife attack at Omaha Walmart, suspect shot by police
(NBC)- Authorities in Omaha are investigating a random attack inside a local Walmart that left a young child injured and the suspect dead.…
Hail, tornadoes and flooding hit central U.S., causing damage and evacuations
(CNN)- In Ohio, residents captured dramatic video of golf-ball-sized hail pounding the ground as powerful storms moved through the region Wednesday. The storms are part…
Rep. Austin Scott rebukes Trump over controversial Easter post
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- U.S. Rep. Austin Scott is speaking out after President Donald Trump posted an image on Easter Sunday that drew criticism online. Scott, who represents…
Former Rep. Eric Swalwell investigated over assault allegations, resigns
(NBC)- A new push for accountability is underway as Eric Swalwell faces a criminal investigation following his resignation from Congress. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department confirms…
Morning Business Report: Housing costs rise as markets gain, study warns Iran war could cost $1 trillion
(LILAMAX)- A new report from the Council of Economic Advisers suggests that increasing housing supply and cutting bureaucratic red…
Husband released but still suspect in Lynette Hooker disappearance in Bahamas
(NBC)- A man at the center of a growing international search is speaking out after being released from custody in the Bahamas. Brian Hooker was…
Oklahoma principal stops armed suspect at high school
(NBC)- Newly released video shows the dramatic and dangerous moments an armed suspect entered a high school in Pauls Valley—before being stopped by a quick-thinking principal. Authorities say…
Tornadoes, flooding and snowstorms hit multiple states, causing damage and rescues
(CNN)- Severe weather is wreaking havoc across the central United States, with tornadoes, flooding and dangerous winter conditions impacting several states. Residents in Ottawa described…
Trump announces Iran oil blockade after failed talks
(NBC)- A new pressure point is emerging in the conflict with Iran, as Donald Trump announced a sweeping blockade on Iranian oil following the collapse of weekend peace…
Morning Business Report: Dow jumps as BlackRock signals confidence, home sales fall and cancer study shows promise
(LILAMAX)- A major shift in outlook from BlackRock is helping fuel optimism on Wall Street, as the firm says…
Trump, Pope Leo XIV clash in escalating war of words
(CNN)- A public feud is intensifying between Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV, with both trading sharp criticism over global conflicts and moral leadership. Speaking to…
Suspect charged in attack at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s San Francisco home
(CNN)- Federal and local authorities in San Francisco have announced attempted murder and attempted arson charges against a man accused of targeting the home…
Artemis II astronauts return after historic moon mission, setting stage for future lunar landing
(NBC)- The four astronauts of Artemis II have safely returned to Earth following a groundbreaking journey to the moon and back. Their…
Trump announces Iranian oil blockade as tensions rise, markets react
(NBC)- A new pressure point is emerging in the Middle East after failed peace talks with Iran over the weekend prompted Donald Trump to announce a…
Morning Business Report: Oil tensions, earnings season, and workplace trends
(LILAMAX) -Global markets are facing renewed uncertainty after stalled peace talks with Iran prompted a strong warning from Donald Trump. The president is now threatening to…
Severe weather extremes hit U.S., from Hawaii flooding to Georgia drought
(CNN)- A powerful, multi-day storm continues to impact Hawaii, bringing heavy rain and triggering flood alerts across the islands. The system has dumped more than…
