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GEORGIA BUSINESS FOCUS: Major investments, new jobs and community initiatives drive growth and tackle emerging challenges
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - From multimillion-dollar investments and new manufacturing hubs to community-driven initiatives, Georgia’s business pulse is fueling economic…
One dead after I-16 crash as smoke slows traffic
TREUTLEN COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One person is dead after a tractor-trailer crash on Interstate 16 in Treutlen County, according to the Georgia State Patrol. Troopers say the crash happened Tuesday as traffic slowed near mile marker 73 due to…
Georgia Strawberry Festival happening this weekend in Reynolds
REYNOLDS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 28th annual Georgia Strawberry Festival will bring two days of events to Reynolds this weekend, featuring a Friday night kickoff and a full…
UPDATE: Missing Warner Robins 17-year-old found 'safe and sound'
UPDATE (4/22/26): A teenager who Warner Robins police said went missing earlier this month has been found "safe and sound," according to an update Wednesday from the Houston…
Bibb County school earns first-ever national “Kind School” designation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Howard Middle School in Macon earned a 2025-26 Kind School designation from Teach Kindness, a national initiative that promotes kindness as a daily practice. The program highlights schools that define kindness, teach it schoolwide, and support student-led…
“Some have lost everything”: Brantley County EMA director warns as evacuations ordered
BRANTLEY COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Georgia Emergency Management Agency, on behalf of the Brantley County Emergency Management Agency, has issued and extended a mandatory evacuation for parts of Brantley County due to ongoing wildfire conditions. Brantley County Emergency Management…
National Guard deployed as state of emergency declared for Middle Georgia counties
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Governor Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency for multiple counties across Georgia due to ongoing wildfires and worsening drought conditions, including several in Middle Georgia. The order includes the following counties in the 41NBC…
Gov. Kemp announces death of Congressman David Scott
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- During an appearance at the state capitol, Governor Brian Kemp announced the death of U.S. Rep. David Scott, calling him a champion of Georgia’s agriculture industry. Scott was first elected to the United States House of Representatives…
Georgia burn ban includes Bibb, Houston, and other Middle Georgia counties
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Georgia Forestry Commission has issued a temporary burn ban for 91 counties as wildfire risks increase across the state. The order cites drought conditions and an unusually large number of active wildfires, many of which officials…
Warner Robins suspends burn permits as South Georgia burn ban takes effect
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A temporary burn ban has been issued across South Georgia, including Houston County, as drought conditions and wildfire risks worsen, according to the City of Warner Robins. The Georgia Forestry Commission issued an administrative order…
United Way of Central Georgia hosting “United We Dine for Brookdale” fundraiser
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – United Way of Central Georgia is inviting residents to dine out for a cause by partnering with local businesses to…
Tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz despite extended ceasefire
(NBC)- New tensions are flaring in the Strait of Hormuz after a reported attack on a commercial vessel, raising concerns about the fragile ceasefire between the United…
Nursing boom grows as AI reshapes workforce and healthcare demand rises
(NBC)- At Columbia University School of Nursing, students are training through high-intensity emergency simulations—preparing for real-life scenarios involving trauma, chaos and critical decision-making. “We have…
Morning Business Report: ceasefire extended, markets react and consumer trends shift
(LILAMAX)- Trump also confirmed the U.S. Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will remain in place as tensions continue. Iranian state media, however, says…
FBI investigating armed Brinks truck robbery in Philadelphia
(NBC)- Federal law enforcement sources say two armed suspects carried out the heist, targeting a Brinks truck and making off with more than $1 million, according to local…
Perry man sentenced to 40 years after pleading guilty to aggravated stalking, burglary
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Perry man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated stalking and burglary in a domestic violence case, according to the Houston County District Attorney’s Office. 44-year-old Jeremy Cox…
Airlines cut routes as rising fuel costs disrupt summer travel
(NBC)- Major airlines are cutting routes and scaling back service as soaring jet fuel prices—linked to global conflict in the Middle East—drive up costs across the…
Wildfires in Florida force evacuations as severe weather hits coast to coast
(CNN)- Residents are being forced from their homes as crews work to contain the flames, with many relying on support from loved ones during…
Wilkinson County names Mack McCord head football coach
IRWINTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Wilkinson County High School has named a new head football coach as the program looks to build on recent playoff appearances. Wilkinson County Schools announced Wednesday that Mack McCord has been hired as the Warriors' next…
New sirens coming to Macon-Bibb to improve weather alerts
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County is upgrading its emergency alert system with new outdoor warning sirens designed to improve severe weather notifications for…
South Georgia wildfires raise fire risk and air quality concerns in Middle Georgia
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Wildfires burning in South Georgia are putting Middle Georgia on alert, as dry conditions increase the risk of fires…
Red Cross urges Middle Georgia to prepare as South Georgia wildfires burn
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Wildfires are burning across south Georgia, and the American Red Cross says now is the time for Middle Georgians to prepare. Officials say having a plan in place before an emergency can make the difference between…
Fire threats remain elevated Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Conditions will remain hazy outside thanks to ongoing fires in South Georgia and the danger for new fires remains heightened. This Evening Smoky haze moved into Middle Georgia overnight last night with a gust front that…
GEORGIA BUSINESS FOCUS: Major investments, new jobs and community initiatives drive growth and tackle emerging challenges
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - From multimillion-dollar investments and new manufacturing hubs to community-driven initiatives, Georgia’s business pulse is fueling economic…
One dead after I-16 crash as smoke slows traffic
TREUTLEN COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One person is dead after a tractor-trailer crash on Interstate 16 in Treutlen County, according to the Georgia State Patrol. Troopers say the crash happened Tuesday as traffic slowed near mile marker 73 due to…
Georgia Strawberry Festival happening this weekend in Reynolds
REYNOLDS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 28th annual Georgia Strawberry Festival will bring two days of events to Reynolds this weekend, featuring a Friday night kickoff and a full…
UPDATE: Missing Warner Robins 17-year-old found 'safe and sound'
UPDATE (4/22/26): A teenager who Warner Robins police said went missing earlier this month has been found "safe and sound," according to an update Wednesday from the Houston…
Bibb County school earns first-ever national “Kind School” designation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Howard Middle School in Macon earned a 2025-26 Kind School designation from Teach Kindness, a national initiative that promotes kindness as a daily practice. The program highlights schools that define kindness, teach it schoolwide, and support student-led…
National Guard deployed as state of emergency declared for Middle Georgia counties
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Governor Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency for multiple counties across Georgia due to ongoing wildfires and worsening drought conditions, including several in Middle Georgia. The order includes the following counties in the 41NBC…
Georgia burn ban includes Bibb, Houston, and other Middle Georgia counties
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Georgia Forestry Commission has issued a temporary burn ban for 91 counties as wildfire risks increase across the state. The order cites drought conditions and an unusually large number of active wildfires, many of which officials…
Warner Robins suspends burn permits as South Georgia burn ban takes effect
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A temporary burn ban has been issued across South Georgia, including Houston County, as drought conditions and wildfire risks worsen, according to the City of Warner Robins. The Georgia Forestry Commission issued an administrative order…
United Way of Central Georgia hosting “United We Dine for Brookdale” fundraiser
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – United Way of Central Georgia is inviting residents to dine out for a cause by partnering with local businesses to…
Perry man sentenced to 40 years after pleading guilty to aggravated stalking, burglary
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Perry man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated stalking and burglary in a domestic violence case, according to the Houston County District Attorney’s Office. 44-year-old Jeremy Cox…
Man pleads guilty to DUI crash that seriously injured three, sentenced to 45 years
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man pleaded guilty to DUI and causing a crash that seriously injured three people, according to the Houston County District Attorney’s Office. 50-year-old Sergio Elizalde Lanciego pleaded guilty on April 21, 2026, to three…
20-year-old killed in shooting outside Macon apartments
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 20-year-old man is dead after a shooting outside at a Macon apartment complex Tuesday night, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say the call came in just before 5:30 p.m. to Waverly Pointe…
Conditions remain dry as temperatures climb Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will climb into the mid to upper 80s Wednesday afternoon as dew points remain in the low to mid 40s. This Evening A partly sunny afternoon will see more high level clouds move in overnight…
“Some have lost everything”: Brantley County EMA director warns as evacuations ordered
BRANTLEY COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Georgia Emergency Management Agency, on behalf of the Brantley County Emergency Management Agency, has issued and extended a mandatory evacuation for parts of Brantley County due to ongoing wildfire conditions. Brantley County Emergency Management…
National Guard deployed as state of emergency declared for Middle Georgia counties
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Governor Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency for multiple counties across Georgia due to ongoing wildfires and worsening drought conditions, including several in Middle Georgia. The order includes the following counties in the 41NBC…
Gov. Kemp announces death of Congressman David Scott
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- During an appearance at the state capitol, Governor Brian Kemp announced the death of U.S. Rep. David Scott, calling him a champion of Georgia’s agriculture industry. Scott was first elected to the United States House of Representatives…
Georgia burn ban includes Bibb, Houston, and other Middle Georgia counties
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Georgia Forestry Commission has issued a temporary burn ban for 91 counties as wildfire risks increase across the state. The order cites drought conditions and an unusually large number of active wildfires, many of which officials…
UPDATE: Shelters open in Brantley County as fire forces evacuations
4:30PM UPDATE- BRANTLEY COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Governor Brian Kemp said his office is working closely with the Georgia Forestry Commission to respond to the increasing threat of wildfires in South Georgia. He urged anyone in directly affected areas to follow…
CJ McCollum leads a late rally as the Hawks stun the Knicks 107-106 to tie their series at 1-1
NEW YORK (AP) — CJ McCollum scored 32 points and the Atlanta Hawks rallied to stun the New York Knicks 107-106 on Monday night, tying their first-round playoff series at one game apiece. McCollum led a late surge that was almost for…
Dr. Takosha Swan enters Georgia lt. governor race focused on access and economic relief
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Republican candidate Dr. Takosha Swan is campaigning across Georgia as she seeks the state’s lieutenant governor seat…
State Sen. Blake Tillery outlines conservative vision in bid for Georgia lt. governor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia State Senator Blake Tillery is making his case to voters as he runs for Lieutenant Governor, highlighting…
Community mourns Lauren Bullis killed during morning walk in Atlanta
(CNN)- A community is coming together in grief following the death of Lauren Bullis, a 40-year-old woman killed while walking her dog. Neighbors gathered Tuesday for…
Operation Gatekeeper leads to more than 30 arrests in Middle Georgia drug investigation
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A months-long drug investigation spanning multiple counties in Georgia has led to dozens of arrests, according…
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…
Tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz despite extended ceasefire
(NBC)- New tensions are flaring in the Strait of Hormuz after a reported attack on a commercial vessel, raising concerns about the fragile ceasefire between the United…
Nursing boom grows as AI reshapes workforce and healthcare demand rises
(NBC)- At Columbia University School of Nursing, students are training through high-intensity emergency simulations—preparing for real-life scenarios involving trauma, chaos and critical decision-making. “We have…
Morning Business Report: ceasefire extended, markets react and consumer trends shift
(LILAMAX)- Trump also confirmed the U.S. Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will remain in place as tensions continue. Iranian state media, however, says…
FBI investigating armed Brinks truck robbery in Philadelphia
(NBC)- Federal law enforcement sources say two armed suspects carried out the heist, targeting a Brinks truck and making off with more than $1 million, according to local…
Airlines cut routes as rising fuel costs disrupt summer travel
(NBC)- Major airlines are cutting routes and scaling back service as soaring jet fuel prices—linked to global conflict in the Middle East—drive up costs across the…
Wildfires in Florida force evacuations as severe weather hits coast to coast
(CNN)- Residents are being forced from their homes as crews work to contain the flames, with many relying on support from loved ones during…
Congress, FBI investigate deaths and disappearances of U.S. scientists
(NBC) -The House Oversight Committee says it is launching an investigation after reports that at least ten scientists with ties to U.S. nuclear or space programs have…
Near miss in Nashville and bomb scares spark weekend travel chaos
(NBC)- A series of alarming aviation incidents is raising concerns about air travel safety, including a close call at Nashville International Airport and multiple bomb…
Diplomatic push intensifies as Iran ceasefire deadline nears
(NBC)- A last-minute diplomatic push is underway as the ceasefire between the United States and Iran approaches its expiration, raising fears of renewed conflict. The White House says…
Morning Business Report: Apple leadership change, labor resignation and market moves
(LILAMAX)- The 65-year-old will transition into the role of executive chairman, while John Ternus, currently head of hardware, will take over as CEO. Cook has…
Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO
(41NBC/WMGT)- Apple announced that Tim Cook will become executive chairman while John Ternus will take over as chief executive officer. The changes take effect Sept. 1, 2026, following what the company described as a long-term succession planning process approved unanimously…
U.S. seizes Iranian ship as tensions escalate in Gulf of Oman
(NBC)- Tensions between the United States and Iran are intensifying after Donald Trump announced the U.S. Navy seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship accused of attempting…
Teen battling leukemia completes marathon inside hospital
(NBC) A 15-year-old from Massachusetts is inspiring people across the country after completing a marathon—entirely inside a hospital while battling cancer. Wesley Araujo took on the challenge inside Boston…
Pilot killed in Florida neighborhood crash, witness calls final moments ‘heroic’
(NBC)- A deadly plane crash in Wesley Chapel has left a community shaken after a small aircraft went down in a residential backyard. Ring camera…
Tech Report: Meta layoffs, AI race and app boom highlight shifting tech landscape
(LILAMAX)- According to a report from Reuters, the parent company of Instagram plans to cut about 10% of its workforce—roughly 8,000 employees—in an initial round expected May 20. Additional layoffs could follow later in the year, depending on the company’s…
8 children killed in Shreveport, Louisiana domestic violence tragedy
(NBC)- A community in Shreveport is reeling after a devastating act of violence that left eight children dead and multiple others injured. Authorities have identified the suspect…
Ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah holds as U.S.-Iran tensions ease
(NBC)- A ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed group Hezbollah appears to be holding, raising hopes for a broader de-escalation across the region. The pause in…
Morning Business Report: Mortgage rates fall, stocks hit records and community college interest rises
(LILAMAX)- According to Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.30% this week, down seven basis points and marking the…
