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Rep. Mike Collins outlines healthcare plan during Monroe County visit, dodges questions on son-in-law and ties to white nationalism
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Republican U.S. Senate candidate Congressman Mike Collins visited Monroe County Hospital on Thursday…
Bibb County School District hosting Back to School Bash Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Families are invited to the Bibb County School District's ninth annual Back to School Bash on Friday at the Macon Mall. The free event will be…
Vacant apartment building catches fire on Mercer University Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A vacant two-story apartment building caught fire Wednesday night on Mercer University Drive, according to the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department. Lead fire investigator Kyle Murray tells 41NBC firefighters were called to the 4000 block of Mercer…
Telfair County School District investigating threatening robo-call
TELFAIR COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Telfair County School District is investigating a threatening robo-call message that was received overnight, according to district officials. In a statement, the district said the automated message was received by multiple school districts across…
Wheeler County K-12 School reopens after anonymous bomb threat
WHEELER COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Wheeler County K-12 School reopened Thursday afternoon after an anonymous bomb threat prompted an evacuation earlier in the day. According to a statement from Wheeler County Schools, the district received an anonymous bomb threat Thursday…
Morning Business Report: Fed holds interest rates steady
(LILAMAX)- The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady for the fifth meeting in a row, though three voting members indicated they are ready to raise rates. For consumers,…
Dow plunges 1,100 points after Fed holds interest rates steady
(CNN)- Stocks tumbled Wednesday after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, sending all three major U.S. indexes sharply lower. The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged…
Lower humidity highlights Thursday and Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After last night's storms across North Georgia, things are much quieter for today. Drier air surges into the area bringing a much welcome relief to the area. Skies have cleared and dry air will allow temperatures…
Women In Truth: Abide 2026 conference coming to Macon Coliseum this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Hundreds of women are expected to gather at the Macon Coliseum this weekend for Women In Truth: Abide 2026, a two-day Christian conference focused on worship, biblical teaching…
Macon town hall explains new Georgia HIV prevention law
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A statewide organization brought an important conversation to Middle Georgia Wednesday, focusing on HIV prevention and expanding access to care. Community members gathered to learn more about HIV prevention and what a new state law could…
A drop in humidity should provide slight heat relief for the next couple of days
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A cold front that pushed through Middle Georgia overnight and early today will drop the humidity for the last couple of days this work week. This Evening After a cloudy start to the day things are…
Macon-Bibb breaks ground on new arena to replace Macon Coliseum
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County broke ground Wednesday on a new 10,000-plus-seat arena that will replace the aging Macon Coliseum and is expected to open…
Jim Cole steps down after 16 years leading Mercer Athletics
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mercer University Athletics Director Jim Cole is stepping down after 16 years, and Deputy Athletics Director Brian Gerrity has been promoted to succeed him, the university announced Wednesday. Cole, a Mercer alumnus and former Bears baseball…
Crimestoppers seeking man wanted for aggravated stalking in Houston 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…
GEORGIA BUSINESS FOCUS: Federal tariffs, Baldwin County produce market lead updates
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — New federal tariffs, a Baldwin County produce market, an expanded Macon business and an AT&T contest are among this week’s business updates. Tariff changes may impact key Georgia exports Georgia businesses are preparing for a shakeup…
U.S. intercepts Iranian missile attack as fighting resumes in Middle East
(NBC)- Fighting resumed in the Middle East overnight, ending a days-long pause in strikes as U.S. forces intercepted a wave of Iranian missiles targeting American…
Morning Business Report: Visa plans 2,600 job cuts as AI reshapes operations
(LILAMAX)- Visa is planning to cut 2,600 jobs as the company moves to reshape its operations and increase its use of artificial intelligence. The…
Violent storms bring flooding, tornadoes across Northeast
(CNN)- Violent storms slammed communities across the Northeast Tuesday, bringing heavy rain, flash flooding and dangerous conditions to millions of people. Some areas were forecast to receive more than…
Bibb County Jail expansion project underway amid calls for reform
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After a series of controversial incidents—including inmate deaths, concerns over inhumane conditions, and a shortage of mental health resources—the Bibb County Jail is undergoing a significant expansion. The project aims to address longstanding issues inside the…
Woman injured after being hit by vehicle in Perry
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —A woman is hurt after being hit by a vehicle last night according to Assistant Fire Chief Kirk Crumpton with the Perry Fire Department. Chief Crumpton says firefighters were call to 517 Perry Parkway just before 11:00…
Man charged, accused of attacking Uber driver
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — One man is arrested and another person is on the run after being accused of assaulting an Uber Driver last month. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says the incident happened on the June 29, in the…
Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day supports children’s hospital in Middle Georgia
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Dairy Queen locations across Middle Georgia are once again serving up sweet treats for a meaningful cause during Miracle Treat…
Rep. Mike Collins outlines healthcare plan during Monroe County visit, dodges questions on son-in-law and ties to white nationalism
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Republican U.S. Senate candidate Congressman Mike Collins visited Monroe County Hospital on Thursday…
Bibb County School District hosting Back to School Bash Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Families are invited to the Bibb County School District's ninth annual Back to School Bash on Friday at the Macon Mall. The free event will be…
Vacant apartment building catches fire on Mercer University Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A vacant two-story apartment building caught fire Wednesday night on Mercer University Drive, according to the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department. Lead fire investigator Kyle Murray tells 41NBC firefighters were called to the 4000 block of Mercer…
Telfair County School District investigating threatening robo-call
TELFAIR COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Telfair County School District is investigating a threatening robo-call message that was received overnight, according to district officials. In a statement, the district said the automated message was received by multiple school districts across…
Wheeler County K-12 School reopens after anonymous bomb threat
WHEELER COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Wheeler County K-12 School reopened Thursday afternoon after an anonymous bomb threat prompted an evacuation earlier in the day. According to a statement from Wheeler County Schools, the district received an anonymous bomb threat Thursday…
Women In Truth: Abide 2026 conference coming to Macon Coliseum this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Hundreds of women are expected to gather at the Macon Coliseum this weekend for Women In Truth: Abide 2026, a two-day Christian conference focused on worship, biblical teaching…
Macon town hall explains new Georgia HIV prevention law
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A statewide organization brought an important conversation to Middle Georgia Wednesday, focusing on HIV prevention and expanding access to care. Community members gathered to learn more about HIV prevention and what a new state law could…
A drop in humidity should provide slight heat relief for the next couple of days
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A cold front that pushed through Middle Georgia overnight and early today will drop the humidity for the last couple of days this work week. This Evening After a cloudy start to the day things are…
Macon-Bibb breaks ground on new arena to replace Macon Coliseum
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County broke ground Wednesday on a new 10,000-plus-seat arena that will replace the aging Macon Coliseum and is expected to open…
Jim Cole steps down after 16 years leading Mercer Athletics
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mercer University Athletics Director Jim Cole is stepping down after 16 years, and Deputy Athletics Director Brian Gerrity has been promoted to succeed him, the university announced Wednesday. Cole, a Mercer alumnus and former Bears baseball…
Crimestoppers seeking man wanted for aggravated stalking in Houston 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…
GEORGIA BUSINESS FOCUS: Federal tariffs, Baldwin County produce market lead updates
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — New federal tariffs, a Baldwin County produce market, an expanded Macon business and an AT&T contest are among this week’s business updates. Tariff changes may impact key Georgia exports Georgia businesses are preparing for a shakeup…
National Water Park Day gives Middle Georgia families one more splash before school starts
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Families looking to beat the Georgia heat celebrated National Water Park Day at Rigby's Water World on Wednesday. The annual…
Piedmont Heart opens new vein clinic in Macon to treat leg pain, swelling
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Piedmont Heart at Lakeside Commons is expanding its services with a new vein clinic designed to diagnose and treat superficial vein disease. Dr. Amy Kingman, a…
Wild Adventures makes splash on National Waterpark Day with safety tips for families
VALDOSTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Tuesday is National Waterpark Day, and Wild Adventures is celebrating by inviting families to beat the heat with a…
Federal report faults BioLab after 2024 fire as lawsuits grow
(CNN)- A new federal investigation into the 2024 BioLab fire in Rockdale County is fueling a growing wave of lawsuits, with investigators detailing what they describe…
41NBC in Marietta as President Trump speaks at Wheeler High School
MARIETTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — President Donald Trump took the stage Wednesday at Wheeler High School in Cobb County for a speech focused on his administration's…
Houston County-developed autism training becomes statewide requirement
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia first responders must complete autism response training under the recently signed "Rio’s Law." The new curriculum was developed directly by the Houston County…
Georgia Business Focus: Digital innovation, rising energy costs and business excellence
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Here's the latest Georgia Business Focus: Digital infrastructure alliance launched The Georgia Chamber of Commerce has announced the launch of the…
President Donald Trump set to visit Georgia next week to highlight economic agenda and "Trump Accounts"
MARIETTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - President Donald Trump is set to visit Marietta next week to highlight his administration's economic agenda and a new savings program for children, according to the White House. White House spokeswoman Liz Huston said Trump will…
New Georgia law requires trafficking training for lodging employees
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia lodging employees must now complete annual human trafficking awareness training under a new…
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…
Morning Business Report: Fed holds interest rates steady
(LILAMAX)- The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady for the fifth meeting in a row, though three voting members indicated they are ready to raise rates. For consumers,…
Dow plunges 1,100 points after Fed holds interest rates steady
(CNN)- Stocks tumbled Wednesday after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, sending all three major U.S. indexes sharply lower. The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged…
U.S. intercepts Iranian missile attack as fighting resumes in Middle East
(NBC)- Fighting resumed in the Middle East overnight, ending a days-long pause in strikes as U.S. forces intercepted a wave of Iranian missiles targeting American…
Morning Business Report: Visa plans 2,600 job cuts as AI reshapes operations
(LILAMAX)- Visa is planning to cut 2,600 jobs as the company moves to reshape its operations and increase its use of artificial intelligence. The…
Violent storms bring flooding, tornadoes across Northeast
(CNN)- Violent storms slammed communities across the Northeast Tuesday, bringing heavy rain, flash flooding and dangerous conditions to millions of people. Some areas were forecast to receive more than…
Trump set to meet with Netanyahu and Zelenskyy
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is set for high-stakes meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as the war with Iran raises concerns about…
Morning Business Report: Federal Reserve research shows fewer Americans own homes than previously thought
(LILAMAX)- New Federal Reserve research suggests the share of American adults who own homes is significantly lower than the commonly cited homeownership…
Son charged after shooting mother of Chiefs coach Eric Bieniemy
(NBC)- The son of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has been arrested after authorities say he shot his mother at a home in Ashburn,…
Tornado damages Wisconsin communities as severe storms hit Midwest
(CNN)- Monday was a devastating day of severe weather throughout parts of the midwest. A torndaodo ripped through parts of Wisconsin, damagaing homes, uprroting trees, and knoching…
Morning Business Report: United approached Delta about potential airline merger
(LILAMAX)- United Airlines approached Delta Air Lines last year about a potential merger that would have combined two of the most valuable U.S. carriers. According to…
Three killed in shooting at Seattle Center food festival
(CNN)- At least three people were killed and several others were hospitalized after a mass shooting Sunday at Seattle Center, about a block from the city's iconic…
Trump unveils data center pledge as AI expansion sparks local opposition
(NBC)- As artificial intelligence continues to expand, the massive data centers needed to power the technology are becoming the focus of growing debate in communities…
LeBron James announces move to 76ers for final NBA chapter
(AP) — LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers. James made the announcement on social media Friday, saying it will be his “last decision” and that it comes after he strongly considered retirement. “I believe I can help make…
Two stabbed near Central Park as police investigate possible hate crime
(NBC)- Police are investigating whether a double stabbing near Central Park on New York City's Upper West Side was a hate crime after two men…
Morning Business Report: Tariffs, mortgage rates and stocks
(LILAMAX)- The Trump administration is rolling out a new round of tariffs on major U.S. trading partners, with rates ranging from 10% to 12.5%. According to the administration,…
Wisconsin police shooting of Corey Ruiz sparks protests and investigation
(CNN)- Authorities in Wisconsin are investigating a fatal police shooting in Madison that has prompted protests and renewed calls for transparency. Community members gathered Thursday for…
Trump honors fallen troops amid growing political divide over Iran war
(NBC)- President Donald Trump honored four American service members killed in the Iran conflict during a dignified transfer ceremony Wednesday at Dover Air Force Base.…
Morning Business Report: House passes congressional stock trading ban as markets slip
(LILAMAX)- The House of Representatives has passed a Republican-backed bill that would restrict stock trading by members of Congress. The legislation would allow lawmakers,…
