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Meet Miss Macon's Teen Emmy Taylor: Platform, goals and future plans
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Miss Macon’s Teen Emmy Taylor is stepping into her new title with a focus on connecting generations and raising awareness about…
Meet Miss Central Georgia Nya Floyd: Platform, goals and future plans
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Newly crowned Miss Central Georgia Naya Floyd is using her title to promote mentorship, education and community involvement across the region.…
UPDATE: Caretakers charged in death of Jones County child
UPDATE: (10/2/26): Investigators have determined that Reva Ogles and George Togeg, who were the boy's caretakers, were aware that the child had died on Tuesday, according to the Jones County Sheriff's Office. They say despite knowing of the child's death,…
Telfair County man sentenced to 20 years in federal prison in child sexual abuse case
TELFAIR COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Telfair County man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison and his co-defendant to 10 years after they pleaded guilty to charges involving a minor. 25-year-old Noah Zackery Cason of McRae was…
Bibb County inmate identified after being found unresponsive in jail cell
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has identified an inmate who died after being found unresponsive inside his cell at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center. 37-year-old Brandon Joe McCoy was found unresponsive in his cell around…
Weekend Watch: Events happening across Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Looking for something to do this weekend? From a major country music concert to a classic fairy tale brought to life on stage, there are plenty of events happening across Middle Georgia. Here are five events…
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…
Potential for heavy rain will lead to cooler temperatures
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Over the course of the next day, the presiding mid-level ridging that has supported our extended period of tranquil, unseasonably warm weather will be nudged offshore by an approaching shortwave/surface front duo. As it does so,…
Georgia National Fair Food Fight features 23 sweet and savory entries
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia National Fair announced its Food Fight judging panel Thursday, with 41NBC anchor Tucker Sargent among the nine judges who will choose the best sweet and savory entries. Fairgoers are invited to watch the competition…
Lake Joy Trails of Terror raises money to support local children and disability playground
KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Lake Joy Trails of Terror is using its Halloween season to raise money and resources for local children facing critical or life-altering illnesses. Owner Mike Kelly says the haunted attraction originally started as a way to…
Sheriff: Two fugitives arrested after barricading themselves in Byron home
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two wanted men were arrested Thursday after a chase ended at a Byron home, where both were found hiding in the attic, according to Peach County Sheriff Robert "Buck" Shannon. Shannon identified the men as 44-year-old…
Georgia voter registration deadline is Monday, October 5
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia voters have until Monday, October 5, to register or update their information ahead of the November 3 general election. State Rep. Miriam Paris and state Sen. David Lucas are urging voters to check their registration…
Rain odds begin to climb Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After a sunny end to September the clouds and rain are moving in for the first weekend of October. This Evening There have been more clouds this afternoon than any day so far this week however…
Macon-Bibb burn ban ends, but daily permits are still required
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County firefighters are reminding residents to get a daily burn permit and follow safety rules before burning leaves and yard debris…
Woman dies after pickup strikes tractor-trailer on I-75 South in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 50-year-old woman died after her pickup struck the back of a tractor-trailer on Interstate 75 South Thursday afternoon, according to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The crash closed all southbound lanes,…
Meet Miss Macon Elise Higgins: Platform, goals and future plans
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Newly crowned Miss Macon Elise Higgins is using her title to advocate for mental health resources for student-athletes and representation for female…
Second annual Unionville Homecoming set for Saturday in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The second annual Unionville Homecoming will bring residents together Saturday for an afternoon of free food, live music, games and community resources. The free event will be held from…
Macon-Bibb safety summit focuses on preventing pedestrian deaths
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County safety leaders focused on preventing pedestrian crashes and deaths Thursday during the 2026 Pedestrian Safety Review Board Safety Summit. The summit was held in recognition of National Pedestrian Safety Month. Community leaders, safety advocates…
Dublin High School teacher Noromo Stanley earns district Teacher of the Year honor
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Long before Noromo Stanley became a teacher at Dublin High School, he was a student in Cameroon who understood that getting an education was not something everyone could take for granted. “Education was a luxury,” Stanley said.…
Houston County app lets family violence victims submit anonymous tips
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Six months after launching an anonymous family violence reporting feature, the Houston County Sheriff's Office says the app is giving victims another way to come forward without immediately identifying themselves. "We had homicides that were…
New W.T. Anderson Health Center opens in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A $7.4 million investment by Atrium Health Navicent is bringing a newly renovated and relocated healthcare center to Macon. The W.T. Anderson Health Center offers multiple healthcare services in one location, including trauma and surgery, orthopedics,…
GBI says CyberTip led to arrest of Byron man in child exploitation case
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested a Byron man as part of a child exploitation investigation. The GBI says 34-year-old Tracy Robert Fuller is charged with two counts of child molestation and two counts of second-degree…
Meet Miss Macon's Teen Emmy Taylor: Platform, goals and future plans
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Miss Macon’s Teen Emmy Taylor is stepping into her new title with a focus on connecting generations and raising awareness about…
Meet Miss Central Georgia Nya Floyd: Platform, goals and future plans
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Newly crowned Miss Central Georgia Naya Floyd is using her title to promote mentorship, education and community involvement across the region.…
UPDATE: Caretakers charged in death of Jones County child
UPDATE: (10/2/26): Investigators have determined that Reva Ogles and George Togeg, who were the boy's caretakers, were aware that the child had died on Tuesday, according to the Jones County Sheriff's Office. They say despite knowing of the child's death,…
Telfair County man sentenced to 20 years in federal prison in child sexual abuse case
TELFAIR COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Telfair County man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison and his co-defendant to 10 years after they pleaded guilty to charges involving a minor. 25-year-old Noah Zackery Cason of McRae was…
Bibb County inmate identified after being found unresponsive in jail cell
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has identified an inmate who died after being found unresponsive inside his cell at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center. 37-year-old Brandon Joe McCoy was found unresponsive in his cell around…
Weekend Watch: Events happening across Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Looking for something to do this weekend? From a major country music concert to a classic fairy tale brought to life on stage, there are plenty of events happening across Middle Georgia. Here are five events…
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…
Georgia National Fair Food Fight features 23 sweet and savory entries
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia National Fair announced its Food Fight judging panel Thursday, with 41NBC anchor Tucker Sargent among the nine judges who will choose the best sweet and savory entries. Fairgoers are invited to watch the competition…
Lake Joy Trails of Terror raises money to support local children and disability playground
KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Lake Joy Trails of Terror is using its Halloween season to raise money and resources for local children facing critical or life-altering illnesses. Owner Mike Kelly says the haunted attraction originally started as a way to…
Sheriff: Two fugitives arrested after barricading themselves in Byron home
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two wanted men were arrested Thursday after a chase ended at a Byron home, where both were found hiding in the attic, according to Peach County Sheriff Robert "Buck" Shannon. Shannon identified the men as 44-year-old…
Georgia voter registration deadline is Monday, October 5
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia voters have until Monday, October 5, to register or update their information ahead of the November 3 general election. State Rep. Miriam Paris and state Sen. David Lucas are urging voters to check their registration…
Rain odds begin to climb Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After a sunny end to September the clouds and rain are moving in for the first weekend of October. This Evening There have been more clouds this afternoon than any day so far this week however…
Macon-Bibb burn ban ends, but daily permits are still required
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County firefighters are reminding residents to get a daily burn permit and follow safety rules before burning leaves and yard debris…
Woman dies after pickup strikes tractor-trailer on I-75 South in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 50-year-old woman died after her pickup struck the back of a tractor-trailer on Interstate 75 South Thursday afternoon, according to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The crash closed all southbound lanes,…
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 suspends gas, diesel taxes beginning Tuesday
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) – Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday that Georgia will temporarily suspend its motor fuel excise taxes, which currently add 33.3 cents per gallon for gasoline and 37.3…
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…
Georgia DNR sergeant dies after possible medical episode while on duty
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is mourning the death of a longtime law enforcement officer who died after a possible medical episode while on duty. Sergeant Ben Cunningham, a 27-year veteran of the department, died while…
Georgia’s summer burn ban ends next week in 54 counties
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia’s summer burn ban is set to end next week in 54 counties, including several across Middle Georgia. The restrictions will be lifted Thursday, October 1. The annual burn ban runs from May 1 through the end…
Georgia investigation leads to arrests of Yemeni nationals in illegal THC probe
JESUP, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- An eight-month investigation into illegal THC sales in Georgia has led to the arrests of several Yemeni nationals and searches at four smoke shops owned by Yemeni nationals, according to the Georgia Department of Agriculture. The department…
IN THE KNOW: Expert urges repellent, standing water removal as West Nile cases rise in Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- As Georgia enters the final months of mosquito season, state health officials are urging residents to take extra precautions against mosquito…
Macon ranks among Georgia’s most expensive markets for gasoline
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Gas prices in Macon have reached $4.12 per gallon, placing the area among Georgia’s three most expensive metro markets as drivers across the state continue paying more at the pump. Georgia’s average price for regular unleaded…
Thomas Fanning named sole finalist to lead Georgia’s public university system
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Board of Regents named longtime business leader and Georgia Tech alumnus Thomas A. Fanning as the sole finalist of the USG (University System of Georgia) Chancellor. This follows a national search and the retirement of…
State Affairs Georgia to host Macon town hall on Georgia’s pedestrian safety crisis
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - State Affairs Georgia is bringing state leaders, transportation officials, advocates and journalists together in Macon Sunday for a public town hall focused on Georgia’s pedestrian safety crisis. The “Killed While Crossing” town hall will take place…
IN THE KNOW: Asthma peak season arrives, experts warn families to prepare
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As fall approaches, millions of Americans brace for what experts call "asthma peak season"—a time when asthma-related emergencies and hospitalizations…
41NBC's Tyrik Wynn and Fiona King to moderate Middle Georgia Decides 2026 Candidate Forum
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia voters will have an opportunity to hear directly from candidates running for offices across the ballot during the Middle Georgia Decides 2026 Candidate Forum Thursday, Sept. 17, in Macon. 41NBC morning anchors Tyrik Wynn…
Georgia reports West Nile virus death, expects more cases
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia has confirmed eight human cases of West Nile virus and one death this year, according to a news release Wednesday from the Georgia Department of Public Health. DPH expects the number of cases to increase and…
Georgia Parole Board denies clemency for Stacey Humphreys
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The State Board of Pardons and Paroles has denied clemency for condemned inmate Stacey Humphreys following a meeting to review his case. The board said it thoroughly considered the facts and circumstances of the case before reaching…
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…
Trump urges AI companies to self-regulate after White House meeting
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is urging leading artificial intelligence companies to regulate themselves after tech executives gathered at the White House amid growing concerns about the…
Morning Business Report: Target cuts prices on nearly 2,000 items ahead of holiday shopping season
(LILAMAX)- Target announced price cuts on nearly 2,000 items ahead of the holiday shopping season, with most of the affected products…
Flood rescues unfold across Southwest as Hurricane Polo fuels storm threat
(CNN)- Emergency crews carried out dramatic high-water rescues in Nevada and Arizona as storms fueled in part by moisture from Hurricane Polo brought a flood…
Trump hosts tech leaders as debate grows over AI regulation
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is hosting top technology leaders at the White House Tuesday as concerns grow over how the government should regulate rapidly advancing artificial…
SpaceX Starship reaches orbit for first time during test flight
(CNN)- SpaceX’s Starship reached orbit for the first time Monday during a test flight that ended with the spacecraft splashing down in the Pacific Ocean. Starship…
Morning Business Report: $15 billion steel plant planned for Iowa as Senate passes college sports bill
(LILAMAX)- President Donald Trump announced plans Monday for a $15 billion steel plant in Iowa that is expected to begin…
Trump rejects Iranian ceasefire proposal as pressure grows for resolution
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is facing renewed pressure to reach a resolution in the war with Iran, while insisting the United States has achieved some of…
Morning Business Report: Oil prices rise after Trump rejects Iran ceasefire proposal
(LILAMAX)- Oil prices moved higher Monday after President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest ceasefire proposal, keeping uncertainty surrounding the conflict and the Strait of…
Early-season nor’easter batters Northeast with flooding, high winds
(CNN)- A massive early-season nor’easter began to weaken Sunday after battering communities across the Northeast with torrential rain, damaging winds, massive waves and coastal flooding. New Jersey Gov.…
Morning Business Report: Mortgage rates top 7% as borrowing costs reach two-year high
(LILAMAX)- Mortgage rates topped 7% this week, making a home loan the most expensive it has been in two years. The roughly one…
USPS announces 2026 holiday shipping deadlines for Christmas delivery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The U.S. Postal Service has announced its recommended mailing and shipping dates for the 2026 holiday season. Customers who want mail and packages to arrive before December 25 are encouraged to send them early. For destinations within…
Judge orders White House to restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico
(NBC)- A federal judge ordered the Trump administration early Thursday to temporarily restore White House access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico while…
Trump prepares to host China's Xi Jinping following U.N. address
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is preparing to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington for a high-profile state visit Thursday following a U.N. address focused on…
Morning Business Report: Trump administration reviews possible diesel export ban as fuel costs hit records
(LILAMAX)- President Donald Trump says his administration is reviewing a possible ban on U.S. diesel exports as record fuel prices put…
ICE incidents in Illinois and Texas draw scrutiny as investigations continue
(CNN)- Separate incidents involving federal immigration agents in Illinois and Texas are drawing scrutiny as authorities work to determine what happened. Surveillance video from Evanston,…
