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Houston County school resource officer suspended over Flock data misuse
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Houston County school resource officer was suspended without pay Monday pending termination after the sheriff’s office said an internal audit found she misused Flock Safety license plate reader data. The Houston County Sheriff’s Office…
Monroe County school board to consider tentative 2027 millage rate Tuesday
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Monroe County Board of Education will hold a called meeting Tuesday to consider approving a tentative fiscal year 2027 millage rate and personnel actions. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the boardroom at…
Man pleads guilty in meth-impaired crash that killed motorcyclist
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 34-year-old man pleaded guilty to first-degree vehicular homicide in connection with a 2023 crash that killed a motorcyclist, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office. Caleb Levi Hendrix entered the guilty plea Friday,…
I-75 South lane closures planned in Monroe County August 21-31
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia Department of Transportation crews will make nightly concrete repairs along Interstate 75 South near exits 187 through 189 in Monroe County from August 21 through August 31. GDOT says the work will include concrete…
Oppressive heat continues to grip the upcoming week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Something a tiny bit different may be in store for Monday as a change of pace from previous days of heat and daytime driven storms. There will still some of that, especially the heat but a…
UPDATE: Kemp suspends all seven Dublin school board members with pay
UPDATE (8/17/26): Gov. Brian Kemp signed an executive order Monday suspending all seven eligible members of the Dublin City Board of Education following the State Board of Education’s unanimous recommendation last week. The suspensions are with pay under state law.…
Warner Robins seeks public input on Perkins Park redevelopment August 24
UPDATE (8/17/26): The City of Warner Robins will hold a community input session Monday, August 24, for residents to share ideas for the future redevelopment of Perkins Park. The session will begin at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers…
RECALL WATCH LIST: Playsets, magnetic blocks, Kettle Cuisine tomato bisque, Hampton granola recalled
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Product recalls and urgent safety warnings this week, with parents and consumers urged to check their homes for potentially…
Welfare check at Hawkinsville hotel leads to kidnapping arrest
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A welfare check at a Hawkinsville hotel led to the safe removal of a victim and the arrest of a man on kidnapping, false imprisonment and other charges, according to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office. In…
Georgia voters can now begin requesting absentee ballots for November Election
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia voters who plan to vote by mail can begin requesting an absentee ballot Monday, August 17, for the November 3 General Election. Georgia allows voters to cast an absentee ballot even if they will be…
Actress Hayden Panettiere found dead in South Carolina
(NBC)- An investigation is underway following the death of actress Hayden Panettiere in Greenville, South Carolina. Police said they responded to a report of an unresponsive woman who…
Morning Business Report: Wall Street watches major earnings as StubHub shares fall
(LILAMAX)- Walmart, Home Depot and Lowes are among the companies reporting earnings this week. On Wednesday, minutes from the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting are…
Iran claims U.S. defeat as concerns grow over conditions aboard Navy ships
(NBC)- Sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln are finally expected to head home after the aircraft carrier spent a record 244 days at sea…
Hurricane Lala flooding traps thousands after Hawaii highway collapse
(CNN)- Thousands of residents on Hawaii's Big Island were left isolated after Hurricane Lala brought torrential rain and flooding that caused a highway to collapse. The collapse…
UPDATE: Woman killed after being struck by van on Houston Avenue identified
UPDATE (8/17/26): A woman who died after being struck by a van on Houston Avenue has been identified. Bibb County Deputt Coroner Lonnie Miley identified the woman as 42-year-old Janita Parker. Miley said Parker was pronounced dead at the hospital.…
Summer heat grips Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Summer heat will not relinquish its grip anytime soon as a broad ridge persists across the southern tier of the U.S. headed into Monday. The long-standing Heat Advisory continues through Monday evening (with extension beyond this…
Sheriff: Lightning suspected in Tennille assisted living facility fire
TENNILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — All residents of the Tennille Assisted Living Facility were safely evacuated and reunited with their families Sunday after a fire that preliminary reports suggest was caused by lightning, according to Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran. Cochran…
Five hospitalized after gunfire at Sparta party
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Five people were injured after multiple gunshots were fired at a party early Sunday in Sparta, according to the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office. According to a social media post, deputies responded to the party on Beulah…
Cochran to hold Tuesday meetings on home repair assistance
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Cochran will hold two public meetings Tuesday for homeowners interested in housing rehabilitation assistance through the city's 2026 Community HOME Investment Program (CHIP) grant. The meetings will be held at 11 a.m. and…
Warner Robins High School students return as patrols increase and mental health concerns remain
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Students at Warner Robins High School returned to campus Monday for the first time since last Wednesday's…
UPDATE: Sheriff’s office identifies person found dead in Flint River near Taylor-Crawford line
UPDATE (8/17/26): The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has identified the person found dead earlier this month in the Flint River near the Taylor-Crawford county line as Sidney Wainwright of Butler, according to the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office…
Houston County school resource officer suspended over Flock data misuse
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Houston County school resource officer was suspended without pay Monday pending termination after the sheriff’s office said an internal audit found she misused Flock Safety license plate reader data. The Houston County Sheriff’s Office…
Monroe County school board to consider tentative 2027 millage rate Tuesday
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Monroe County Board of Education will hold a called meeting Tuesday to consider approving a tentative fiscal year 2027 millage rate and personnel actions. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the boardroom at…
Man pleads guilty in meth-impaired crash that killed motorcyclist
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 34-year-old man pleaded guilty to first-degree vehicular homicide in connection with a 2023 crash that killed a motorcyclist, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office. Caleb Levi Hendrix entered the guilty plea Friday,…
I-75 South lane closures planned in Monroe County August 21-31
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia Department of Transportation crews will make nightly concrete repairs along Interstate 75 South near exits 187 through 189 in Monroe County from August 21 through August 31. GDOT says the work will include concrete…
UPDATE: Kemp suspends all seven Dublin school board members with pay
UPDATE (8/17/26): Gov. Brian Kemp signed an executive order Monday suspending all seven eligible members of the Dublin City Board of Education following the State Board of Education’s unanimous recommendation last week. The suspensions are with pay under state law.…
Warner Robins seeks public input on Perkins Park redevelopment August 24
UPDATE (8/17/26): The City of Warner Robins will hold a community input session Monday, August 24, for residents to share ideas for the future redevelopment of Perkins Park. The session will begin at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers…
Welfare check at Hawkinsville hotel leads to kidnapping arrest
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A welfare check at a Hawkinsville hotel led to the safe removal of a victim and the arrest of a man on kidnapping, false imprisonment and other charges, according to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office. In…
Georgia voters can now begin requesting absentee ballots for November Election
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia voters who plan to vote by mail can begin requesting an absentee ballot Monday, August 17, for the November 3 General Election. Georgia allows voters to cast an absentee ballot even if they will be…
UPDATE: Woman killed after being struck by van on Houston Avenue identified
UPDATE (8/17/26): A woman who died after being struck by a van on Houston Avenue has been identified. Bibb County Deputt Coroner Lonnie Miley identified the woman as 42-year-old Janita Parker. Miley said Parker was pronounced dead at the hospital.…
Sheriff: Lightning suspected in Tennille assisted living facility fire
TENNILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — All residents of the Tennille Assisted Living Facility were safely evacuated and reunited with their families Sunday after a fire that preliminary reports suggest was caused by lightning, according to Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran. Cochran…
Five hospitalized after gunfire at Sparta party
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Five people were injured after multiple gunshots were fired at a party early Sunday in Sparta, according to the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office. According to a social media post, deputies responded to the party on Beulah…
More officers, monitoring planned as Warner Robins High students return
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins High School will increase its school officer presence and hallway monitoring when students return Monday as Houston County school leaders consider weapons detection systems and metal detectors following Wednesday's campus shooting. Principal Dr.…
Macon-Bibb EMA seeks student artwork for 2027 emergency preparedness calendar
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —The Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency is accepting student artwork for its 2027 Emergency Preparedness Calendar. The annual Children's Art Contest is open to all Macon-Bibb County students in kindergarten through 12th grade, regardless of where they…
Macon-Bibb EMA to give away free weather radios August 26
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency will give away free weather radios later this month as part of an effort to help residents prepare for severe weather. The giveaway will take place Wednesday, August 26, from…
83 emergency sirens being installed across Macon-Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Installation is underway on new and upgraded outdoor emergency sirens across Macon-Bibb County. The nearly $3 million project will upgrade the county's tornado and severe weather warning system using voter-approved Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax…
Suspected arsonist caught on video setting Lawrenceville home on fire
(NBC)- Authorities are searching for a suspected arsonist after video appeared to capture a person setting fire to a Lawrenceville, Georgia, home while six people were…
Georgia's Future: Looking Ahead to the Next 250 Years - Georgia's American Journey
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As America prepares to celebrate 250 years of independence, many Georgians are already looking toward the future. Throughout 41NBC's…
Georgia woman sues Kaiser Permanente after alleged cancer misdiagnosis led to hysterectomy
(CNN)- A Georgia woman has filed a lawsuit against Kaiser Permanente, alleging she underwent an unnecessary hysterectomy after being mistakenly diagnosed with an aggressive…
GHSA moves basketball state championships from Macon to Atlanta for two seasons
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia High School Association is moving its basketball state championships from Macon to Atlanta for the next two seasons while Macon builds a new arena. GHSA announced Monday that the championship games will be played…
Atlanta police rescue 2-year-old after carjacking caught on camera
(NBC)- Newly released police video shows the dramatic rescue of a 2-year-old girl after she was taken during a carjacking in Atlanta. According to police, the child's…
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…
Morning Business Report: Treasury yields jump as Wall Street awaits Federal Reserve update
(LILAMAX)- Wall Street started the week lower, with the Dow falling 272 points Monday as Treasury yields moved sharply higher. Long-term yields jumped…
Actress Hayden Panettiere found dead in South Carolina
(NBC)- An investigation is underway following the death of actress Hayden Panettiere in Greenville, South Carolina. Police said they responded to a report of an unresponsive woman who…
Morning Business Report: Wall Street watches major earnings as StubHub shares fall
(LILAMAX)- Walmart, Home Depot and Lowes are among the companies reporting earnings this week. On Wednesday, minutes from the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting are…
Iran claims U.S. defeat as concerns grow over conditions aboard Navy ships
(NBC)- Sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln are finally expected to head home after the aircraft carrier spent a record 244 days at sea…
Hurricane Lala flooding traps thousands after Hawaii highway collapse
(CNN)- Thousands of residents on Hawaii's Big Island were left isolated after Hurricane Lala brought torrential rain and flooding that caused a highway to collapse. The collapse…
USS Abraham Lincoln set to return home after record 244 days at sea
(NBC)- Relief is on the way for sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln after the aircraft carrier spent a record 244 days at…
Morning Business Report: Mortgage rates fall after six straight weeks of increases
(LILAMAX)- Buying a home became slightly cheaper this week as mortgage rates fell for the first time following six consecutive weeks of increases. The…
Luigi Mangione could plead guilty in federal case
(CNN)- Luigi Mangione could plead guilty as soon as Friday to federal charges connected to the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, according to sources familiar with…
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave role at end of month
(NBC)- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her position at the end of the month in a shakeup among President Donald…
Morning Business Report: Older workers leave workforce as stock market gains boost wealth
(LILAMAX)- More older Americans are leaving the workforce, and a new report suggests rising…
Flooding hits Indiana, Ohio as severe storms sweep Midwest
(CNN)- Severe storms have caused widespread destruction across the Midwest, bringing catastrophic flooding to Indiana and Ohio and leaving hundreds of thousands without power. Indiana Gov. Mike…
Wisconsin governor primary upset highlights Democratic divide ahead of midterms
(NBC)- David Crowley has won the Democratic nomination for Wisconsin governor, narrowly defeating Democratic socialist Francesca Hong in a closely watched primary. NBC News projected Crowley…
Tech Report: Hundreds of U.S. communities push back against data center construction
(LILAMAX)- More than 500 jurisdictions across the United States are putting the brakes on construction of massive data centers, raising concerns about the country's…
Family rescued after spending 72 hours lost in Michigan woods
(NBC)- A family is recovering after rescuers found them alive following a terrifying 72 hours lost in the Michigan wilderness. Michigan State Police Trooper Zach Murphy…
Trump signs executive order seeking to reduce recommended childhood vaccines
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is wading back into the debate over childhood vaccines with a new executive order seeking to reduce the number of recommended vaccines…
Wildfires force evacuations across western U.S. as helicopter crash kills two
(CNN)- Wildfires continue to burn across parts of the western United States, forcing thousands from their homes and turning deadly for firefighters battling the flames.…
Iran lays out demands to reopen Strait of Hormuz as tensions with U.S. continue
(NBC)- Uncertainty is growing over the future of the Strait of Hormuz as Iran lays out a series of demands for reopening…
Puerto Rico imposes water rationing as drought strains aging infrastructure
(NBC)- Hundreds of thousands of residents in Puerto Rico are facing water rationing as a worsening drought puts additional pressure on the island's aging infrastructure. San…
