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Bibb County Schools announces 2026 valedictorians and salutatorians
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County School District is recognizing its top academic performers, announcing valedictorians and salutatorians for the Class of 2026 across its high schools. District leaders say the students earned the honors through academic achievement, leadership…
Deputies report increase in police impersonation scams in Houston County
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Houston County Sheriff’s office says it's seeing an increase in police scam calls and text, making demands and threatening arrest. …
Deputies: Man charged after crashing into bank, driving away in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man is facing DUI and hit-and-run charges after deputies say he crashed into a bank while trying to use an ATM and then drove away. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, it happened Saturday,…
Warming up before showers & storms arrive later in the week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - High pressure is centered off the Mid-Atlantic coast nosing into Georgia and the Carolinas. This ridge is loosing its grip on the region as the center is expected to move further east out to sea. The…
What led to the deadly I-75 crash in Monroe County
UPDATE: The Monroe County Sheriff's Office says the car involved in Tuesday's pursuit was stolen out of Orange County, Florida. Deputies say they are working with the Orange County Sheriff's Office to determine identification. ORIGINAL STORY: FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Two…
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…
Secret Service shoots armed suspect near the White House
(NBC)- Federal authorities are investigating after Secret Service agents shot an armed suspect near the White House Monday afternoon. According to the United States Secret Service, 45-year-old…
Iran attacks oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz despite ceasefire
(NBC)- Fresh attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz are testing the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran as violence in the…
Prosecutors say Palisades Fire suspect was obsessed with Luigi Mangione
(NBC)- Prosecutors say 30-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht, who is charged in connection with the wildfire that killed 12 people and destroyed entire neighborhoods, had become fixated on…
Dashcam video shows United plane clipping light pole near Newark Airport
(NBC)- Dramatic dashcam video is shedding new light on a frightening aviation incident involving a United Airlines flight attempting to land at Newark Liberty International…
Spirit Airlines shutdown leaves travelers stranded and employees searching for answers
(NBC)- Thousands of travelers across the country are scrambling to make new plans after the sudden collapse of Spirit Airlines over the weekend. The discount…
Morning Business Report: Graduates face lower salaries as markets react to global tensions
(LILAMAX)- New college graduates entering the workforce this year may need to adjust their salary expectations as new data shows a significant gap…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspections April 27-May 1
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…
17-year-old charged after crashing into Bibb County home
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 17-year-old driver is facing charges after deputies say he fled a traffic stop and crashed into a home in Bibb County. According…
GSP: Head-on crash in Laurens County leaves three dead
EAST DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Three people were killed in a head-on crash late Sunday night in Laurens County, according to the Georgia State Patrol. Troopers say…
Students evacuated after bomb threat at Warner Robins High School
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Students and staff were evacuated from Warner Robins High School after a reported bomb threat, according to the Houston County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Matt Moulton told 41NBC it happened Monday at around 1:45 p.m. In…
Lifeguard shortage could impact pools in Macon-Bibb this summer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Summer break is just weeks away for several Bibb County residents, but their swim time may be cut short due to the lack…
Mostly sunny and seasonal Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It’ll be a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon as overhead skies remain mostly sunny. This Evening A mostly sunny afternoon will become a clear and cool night as most spots around Middle Georgia should drop into the…
UPDATE: Arrest made in Macon shooting that left woman in critical condition
UPDATE: Deputies say a man is now in custody in connection with a shooting Tuesday that left a woman in critical condition. According to an update from the sheriff's office, 29-year-old Anthony Allen is facing charges of aggravated assault family…
Inmate convicted in deadly Baldwin State Prison stabbing
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Baldwin County jury has convicted a state prison inmate of murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of another inmate. The Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office says Traquan Rashad Bangs was found guilty of…
Macon attorney arrested in Bibb County Jail drug case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 60-year-old attorney has been arrested after investigators say drugs were brought into the Bibb County Jail. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the investigation began after corrections deputies found documents inside an envelope that…
Piedmont Macon explains stroke warning signs and risks
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Piedmont Macon says recognizing the warning signs of a stroke and acting quickly can save lives. Monica Cook, stroke manager at Piedmont Macon, says…
Bibb County Schools announces 2026 valedictorians and salutatorians
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County School District is recognizing its top academic performers, announcing valedictorians and salutatorians for the Class of 2026 across its high schools. District leaders say the students earned the honors through academic achievement, leadership…
Deputies report increase in police impersonation scams in Houston County
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Houston County Sheriff’s office says it's seeing an increase in police scam calls and text, making demands and threatening arrest. …
Deputies: Man charged after crashing into bank, driving away in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man is facing DUI and hit-and-run charges after deputies say he crashed into a bank while trying to use an ATM and then drove away. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, it happened Saturday,…
Bibb County Schools honors students committing to military service
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Schools held a military signing celebration Tuesday, honoring high school graduates who have committed to enlisting in the United States…
What led to the deadly I-75 crash in Monroe County
UPDATE: The Monroe County Sheriff's Office says the car involved in Tuesday's pursuit was stolen out of Orange County, Florida. Deputies say they are working with the Orange County Sheriff's Office to determine identification. ORIGINAL STORY: FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Two…
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…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspections April 27-May 1
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…
17-year-old charged after crashing into Bibb County home
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 17-year-old driver is facing charges after deputies say he fled a traffic stop and crashed into a home in Bibb County. According…
GSP: Head-on crash in Laurens County leaves three dead
EAST DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Three people were killed in a head-on crash late Sunday night in Laurens County, according to the Georgia State Patrol. Troopers say…
Students evacuated after bomb threat at Warner Robins High School
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Students and staff were evacuated from Warner Robins High School after a reported bomb threat, according to the Houston County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Matt Moulton told 41NBC it happened Monday at around 1:45 p.m. In…
Lifeguard shortage could impact pools in Macon-Bibb this summer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Summer break is just weeks away for several Bibb County residents, but their swim time may be cut short due to the lack…
Mostly sunny and seasonal Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It’ll be a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon as overhead skies remain mostly sunny. This Evening A mostly sunny afternoon will become a clear and cool night as most spots around Middle Georgia should drop into the…
RECALL WATCH LIST: Frozen pizzas, beverage mixes, infant formula and household items pulled over safety concerns
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - From children’s toys to household products, officials are warning about hidden dangers that have already led…
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…
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…
Former President Joe Biden endorses Keisha Lance Bottoms for Governor
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Former President Joe Biden has endorsed Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia’s race for governor, marking his first endorsement in the state’s 2026 election cycle as the primary approaches. In a video message released to voters, Biden…
What Warnock said about Georgia wildfires and response efforts
(CNN/WUPA)- U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock is praising first responders and expressing support for communities impacted by wildfires in South Georgia. Warnock said he recently spent time with emergency crews working on the ground, highlighting their efforts to protect vulnerable residents…
Gov. Kemp warns Georgia wildfires will continue despite recent rain
(CNN)- Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp toured parts of the state Tuesday impacted by ongoing wildfires as dry conditions continue to fuel fire activity. Officials say low…
Kelvin King outlines election reform and government efficiency plans in Secretary of State bid
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Kelvin King, a U.S. Air Force veteran and business owner, is running on a message of restoring public…
Georgia expands drought assistance to more Middle Georgia counties
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Farmers in Baldwin, Jones, and Monroe counties are now eligible for federal drought assistance following a new expansion of disaster designations across Georgia. The Georgia Department of Agriculture, in coordination with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, announced…
Greg Dolezal highlights legislative record in bid for Georgia Lt. Governor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia State Senator Greg Dolezal has entered the race for lieutenant governor, positioning himself as a results-driven conservative focused on education…
John Francis Coyne III switches political parties and is running for U.S. Senate
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - John Coyne is not entirely new to the political arena. He previously ran for U.S. Senate in 2016 as…
Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Amanda Duffy outlines her platform for Georgia Governor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Amanda Duffy, democratic candidate for governor of Georgia is making her case to voters, despite facing long odds in a crowded…
Attorney General Chris Carr makes case for Governor, emphasizing public safety and economic growth
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Attorney General Chris Carr is taking his campaign for governor directly to voters, outlining a platform centered on public safety, economic growth, and affordability. Throughout his…
State Rep. Derrick Jackson, democrat running for Governor promises $20 minimum wage and medicaid expansion
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Democratic State Representative Derrick Jackson has officially entered the race for Georgia governor, joining a growing field…
State Sen. Steve Gooch outlines his “Georgia First” agenda in bid for Lt. Gov.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Republican State Senator Steve Gooch is making his case for Lieutenant Governor, centering his campaign on a platform…
Georgia drought: What it means right now for wildfires, crops, and your health
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Across Georgia, the signs of drought are showing up in different ways, in dry soil, stressed crops, and a growing risk of wildfire. Researchers say those conditions are not isolated. They are connected and already influencing…
South Georgia wildfires displace families as record drought fuels extreme weather
(CNN)- Families forced to flee fast-moving wildfires in South Georgia are now finding temporary shelter and support as communities rally to help. At Oaks on…
Secret Service shoots armed suspect near the White House
(NBC)- Federal authorities are investigating after Secret Service agents shot an armed suspect near the White House Monday afternoon. According to the United States Secret Service, 45-year-old…
Iran attacks oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz despite ceasefire
(NBC)- Fresh attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz are testing the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran as violence in the…
Prosecutors say Palisades Fire suspect was obsessed with Luigi Mangione
(NBC)- Prosecutors say 30-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht, who is charged in connection with the wildfire that killed 12 people and destroyed entire neighborhoods, had become fixated on…
Dashcam video shows United plane clipping light pole near Newark Airport
(NBC)- Dramatic dashcam video is shedding new light on a frightening aviation incident involving a United Airlines flight attempting to land at Newark Liberty International…
Spirit Airlines shutdown leaves travelers stranded and employees searching for answers
(NBC)- Thousands of travelers across the country are scrambling to make new plans after the sudden collapse of Spirit Airlines over the weekend. The discount…
Morning Business Report: Graduates face lower salaries as markets react to global tensions
(LILAMAX)- New college graduates entering the workforce this year may need to adjust their salary expectations as new data shows a significant gap…
Trump launches Project Freedom to escort ships through Strait of Hormuz
(NBC)- Donald Trump announced a new military-backed initiative aimed at easing global shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz as tensions with Iran continue despite…
Debate grows over Trump war powers as Iran ceasefire holds
(NBC)- A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran is holding 60 days into the conflict, but political tensions are escalating in Washington over presidential…
Dramatic NYC house explosion caught on police body camera
(NBC)- Dramatic body camera footage captured the moment a house exploded in New York City while police officers responded to a domestic dispute early Thursday morning. The…
Twitch streamer hit by car during viral cross-country faith walk
A Philadelphia Twitch streamer known for documenting a cross-country “faith walk” was struck by a vehicle in Indiana while thousands watched live online. Authorities say 27-year-old…
Former President Joe Biden endorses Keisha Lance Bottoms for Governor
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Former President Joe Biden has endorsed Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia’s race for governor, marking his first endorsement in the state’s 2026 election cycle as the primary approaches. In a video message released to voters, Biden…
Gas prices surge as Iran conflict drives economic concerns
(NBC)- The national average for gasoline has reached $4.23 per gallon — the highest level since the war with Iran began — putting pressure on families, commuters…
Morning Business Report: Iran’s currency hits record low as oil prices rise and Fed holds rates steady
(LILAMAX)- Iran’s economy is facing mounting pressure as the country’s currency plunged to a record low amid ongoing tensions…
FCC orders early renewals for Disney stations amid Kimmel controversy
(NBC)- An unprecedented move by the Federal Communications Commission is raising questions about the future of several major local TV stations owned by The Walt Disney…
Severe storms and wildfires impact multiple states
(CNN)- A powerful tornado has caused significant damage in Mineral Wells as a widespread severe weather outbreak continues across the central and southern United States. Local officials say parts…
Former FBI Director James Comey indicted over Instagram post involving seashell image
(NBC NEWS)- A federal grand jury has returned an indictment against former FBI Director James Comey related to an Instagram post he made last year, according to reporting from NBC News. The post showed seashells arranged in the numbers “86…
What weight-loss drugs mean for wedding dress fittings
(CNN)- Some bridal shops are now asking brides to sign legal waivers as rapid weight loss tied to popular medications creates new challenges for fittings and alterations. According…
Severe storms leave damage across Midwest and Plains
(CNN)- Severe weather sweeping across the central United States has left a trail of destruction, with high winds, flooding and tornadoes impacting multiple states. In Wisconsin, homeowners are…

