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Sunshine and heat roll on Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will push into the mid-upper 90s with heat indexes over 100 degrees again Thursday afternoon. This Evening A partly sunny afternoon will become a mostly clear and warm night as temperatures only drop into the…
Red Cross urges Middle Georgia families to build emergency kits
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The American Red Cross is urging Middle Georgia families to prepare now for hurricanes, severe storms, house fires and other emergencies before…
Unloaded firearm found in student’s backpack at school in Houston County
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- An unloaded firearm was found in a student’s backpack during a search on campus, according to a message from Huntingon Middle School Principal Marlon Robinson that was sent to parents. Robinson said school administrators found the…
GBI: Man wanted in death of Georgia police officer has died
UPDATE: The man wanted by law enforcement after they say he killed a Warm Springs police officer has died. According to an update from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the Anderson County Sheriff's Office in Anderson, South Carolina stopped a…
Campus police respond to violent incident at Southwest High School
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A parent is raising concerns about student safety after a fight involving three students at Southwest High School in Macon on Monday.…
Morning Business Report: Lowe’s launches initiative to train 1 million skilled tradespeople
(LILAMAX)- Lowe’s is teaming up with dozens of companies in an effort to address the nation's shortage of skilled workers by helping train and…
U.S. launches fresh strikes on Iran as USS Abraham Lincoln heads home
(NBC)- Thousands of American sailors and Marines are getting a break on solid ground as the USS Abraham Lincoln heads home following a deployment…
Crimestoppers seeking woman wanted for arson in Jones 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 encourage community…
Perry launches ‘Love, Dolly’ book drive to benefit local children
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Perry is inviting the community to honor Dolly Parton’s legacy by donating new children’s books as part of its…
Bibb County joint operation leads to arrests, 68 citations and firearm seizures
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A joint law enforcement operation in Macon-Bibb County resulted in several arrests, dozens of traffic citations and the seizure of firearms and suspected drugs, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office Traffic Division…
Triple digit heat index values plague Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Partly cloudy skies with high pressure centered just north of the state keeps things dry across the area. There is a decent amount of moisture across the region as this high pressure ridge keeps things mostly…
Macon-Bibb adds fourth property tax hearing before September 9 vote
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County will hold an additional public hearing Wednesday, September 9 before commissioners vote on a proposed 9.575-mill property tax rate. The fourth hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. in Commission Chambers at City Hall, located…
'Otis Redding Way' dedication set for September 9 in downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County will dedicate portions of Cotton Avenue and Mulberry Street Lane as "Otis Redding Way" on Wednesday, September 9, which would have been the soul singer's 85th birthday. According to a county news release, the…
The End Zone Week 4: Warner Robins visits Northside in Game of the Week
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Week 4 of 41NBC's The End Zone will feature Warner Robins at Northside as the Game of the Week Friday, along with highlights from six more Middle Georgia matchups. 41NBC sports anchor Rob Schiff and…
Georgia corrections special agent arrested in Flock system misuse case
EATONTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The GBI has arrested and charged a Georgia Department of Corrections special agent with misuse of a license plate reader system. The GBI identified him as Robert “Bobby” Michael Keim, 45, of Eatonton. According to a GBI…
Mercer unveils plans for $50M student life center
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT ) - For years, Mercer University students have gathered at the Connell Student Center to eat, study and spend time with friends. Now, the university…
Houston County marks Suicide Prevention Month, urges residents to check in
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Houston County commissioners recognized September as Suicide Prevention Month Tuesday, raising awareness about mental health resources and encouraging people to…
Woman found dead in vacant Laurens County home identified
LAURENS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Law enforcement has identified a woman found dead inside a vacant Laurens County home Monday night. Laurens County Sheriff's Office Lt. Jeremy Reese said the woman was 55-year-old Melanie Douglas. He said her family has…
Baldwin County taxpayers could bear burden of $15 million budget crisis
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Baldwin County taxpayers could bear the burden of a $15 million budget crisis as county leaders work to address a major payment due by the end of the year. Interim County Manager Paul Van Haute spoke to…
UPDATE: Kemp appoints 7 temporary members to Dublin school board
UPDATE (9/2/26): Gov. Brian Kemp appointed seven temporary replacement members to the Dublin City Board of Education Wednesday, filling every seat left vacant when he suspended the previous board members last month. The appointments, which took effect immediately, are: Teresa…
UPDATE: Deputies say missing 27-year-old man found safe
UPDATE (9/2/26): Bibb County deputies said in an update Wednesday that 27-year-old Kevin Dwayne Stone has been located and is safe. ORIGINAL STORY (9/1/26): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking for help finding a 27-year-old…
GEORGIA BUSINESS FOCUS: Black leaders unveil "Georgia Blackprint" to boost economic opportunity
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As Georgia continues to experience economic growth, leaders across the state are working to ensure Black businesses also benefit from…
Sunshine and heat roll on Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will push into the mid-upper 90s with heat indexes over 100 degrees again Thursday afternoon. This Evening A partly sunny afternoon will become a mostly clear and warm night as temperatures only drop into the…
Red Cross urges Middle Georgia families to build emergency kits
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The American Red Cross is urging Middle Georgia families to prepare now for hurricanes, severe storms, house fires and other emergencies before…
Unloaded firearm found in student’s backpack at school in Houston County
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- An unloaded firearm was found in a student’s backpack during a search on campus, according to a message from Huntingon Middle School Principal Marlon Robinson that was sent to parents. Robinson said school administrators found the…
Campus police respond to violent incident at Southwest High School
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A parent is raising concerns about student safety after a fight involving three students at Southwest High School in Macon on Monday.…
Crimestoppers seeking woman wanted for arson in Jones 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 encourage community…
Perry launches ‘Love, Dolly’ book drive to benefit local children
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Perry is inviting the community to honor Dolly Parton’s legacy by donating new children’s books as part of its…
Bibb County joint operation leads to arrests, 68 citations and firearm seizures
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A joint law enforcement operation in Macon-Bibb County resulted in several arrests, dozens of traffic citations and the seizure of firearms and suspected drugs, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office Traffic Division…
Macon-Bibb adds fourth property tax hearing before September 9 vote
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County will hold an additional public hearing Wednesday, September 9 before commissioners vote on a proposed 9.575-mill property tax rate. The fourth hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. in Commission Chambers at City Hall, located…
'Otis Redding Way' dedication set for September 9 in downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County will dedicate portions of Cotton Avenue and Mulberry Street Lane as "Otis Redding Way" on Wednesday, September 9, which would have been the soul singer's 85th birthday. According to a county news release, the…
The End Zone Week 4: Warner Robins visits Northside in Game of the Week
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Week 4 of 41NBC's The End Zone will feature Warner Robins at Northside as the Game of the Week Friday, along with highlights from six more Middle Georgia matchups. 41NBC sports anchor Rob Schiff and…
Georgia corrections special agent arrested in Flock system misuse case
EATONTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The GBI has arrested and charged a Georgia Department of Corrections special agent with misuse of a license plate reader system. The GBI identified him as Robert “Bobby” Michael Keim, 45, of Eatonton. According to a GBI…
Sheriff’s office asks people to avoid Jones County fire scene
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Emergency crews are responding to a fire near Eatonton Highway at Blounts Chapel Road, according to the Jones County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Reece said the fire appears to be a woods fire. The sheriff’s office is asking…
Mercer unveils plans for $50M student life center
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT ) - For years, Mercer University students have gathered at the Connell Student Center to eat, study and spend time with friends. Now, the university…
Houston County marks Suicide Prevention Month, urges residents to check in
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Houston County commissioners recognized September as Suicide Prevention Month Tuesday, raising awareness about mental health resources and encouraging people to…
GBI: Man wanted in death of Georgia police officer has died
UPDATE: The man wanted by law enforcement after they say he killed a Warm Springs police officer has died. According to an update from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the Anderson County Sheriff's Office in Anderson, South Carolina stopped a…
Georgia corrections special agent arrested in Flock system misuse case
EATONTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The GBI has arrested and charged a Georgia Department of Corrections special agent with misuse of a license plate reader system. The GBI identified him as Robert “Bobby” Michael Keim, 45, of Eatonton. According to a GBI…
Georgia town remembers Dolly Parton’s love story and legacy
RINGGOLD, Georgia (CNN/WXIA) — For a town this small, Dolly Parton’s love story still looms large. More than six decades ago, Parton and Carl Dean chose Ringgold, Georgia, for their wedding. The town sits just south of Tennessee, but for…
Georgia Tech partners with NASA to train next generation of space workforce
(CNN)- Georgia Tech is helping prepare the next generation of workers for careers supporting NASA and the nation's space program. Sophomore aerospace major Gabi…
Dublin man gets nearly 5 years in federal prison in gun case
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 41-year-old Dublin man has been sentenced to 56 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the…
Macon woman indicted on human trafficking, RICO charges involving teen
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 48-year-old Macon woman faces three human trafficking charges and a RICO charge in a multi-county investigation involving a 17-year-old girl who had been reported missing. In a news release, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr identified…
Report: Half of Georgia counties lack adequate maternity care
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Millions of families in the U.S. struggle…
Two missing Atlanta girls found safe after disappearing with family friend
(CNN)- Two young girls who had been missing since Saturday night have been found safe in Atlanta after police received a tip about their location.…
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…
Morning Business Report: Lowe’s launches initiative to train 1 million skilled tradespeople
(LILAMAX)- Lowe’s is teaming up with dozens of companies in an effort to address the nation's shortage of skilled workers by helping train and…
U.S. launches fresh strikes on Iran as USS Abraham Lincoln heads home
(NBC)- Thousands of American sailors and Marines are getting a break on solid ground as the USS Abraham Lincoln heads home following a deployment…
Trump warns of more military action against Iran after renewed fighting
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is warning that additional U.S. military action against Iran could be coming following an exchange of fire Sunday, the first in…
Morning Business Report: Mortgage rates climb as oil prices rise amid renewed Iran fighting
(LILAMAX) - The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage has climbed to 6.87% as rising oil prices put pressure on borrowing…
U.S. launches first strikes against Iran in a month
(NBC)- The U.S. military has launched its first strikes against Iran in a month, marking a renewed military escalation after the conflict had increasingly shifted toward economic…
Morning Business Report: Mounjaro study shows lower heart risk as Wall Street closes out month of gains
(LILAMAX)- A study examining the GLP-1 medication Mounjaro found it could help lower the risk of serious heart-related health…
One dead, about 15 potentially missing after Grand Canyon flash floods
(CNN)- At least one person has died and about 15 people may be missing after powerful flash floods tore through parts of Grand Canyon National…
Meta to pay $18 billion in social media addiction settlement
WASHINGTON (NBC News)- Meta has agreed to settle a lawsuit over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were designed to be addictive and harmful to teens’ mental…
MORNING BUSINESS REPORT: FDA approves Rasonque for advanced pancreatic cancer patients
(LILAMAX)- The Food and Drug Administration approved a new pancreatic cancer drug Wednesday that experts predict will transform treatment for the disease. The drug, Revolution…
Hawk Fire evacuees can apply for free Airbnb stays
RENO, Nevada (CNN)- People displaced by the Hawk Fire in Nevada have a new resource to help them find temporary housing. Airbnb.org is working with United Way…
Morning Business Report: Walmart launches new fashion brand as Labor Day travel rush approaches
(LILAMAX)- Walmart is making a new push to attract younger, style-conscious shoppers with a women’s fashion brand offering most items for less…
U.S. tightens Iran sanctions as Tehran reportedly considers return to June agreement
(CNN)- The United States is intensifying economic pressure on Iran with a new campaign of sanctions targeting key parts of the country's economy. The…
Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations has died at 80
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dolly Parton, the country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant songwriting and sparkling costumes defined her rise from a log cabin in the Tennessee mountains to the height of stardom and acclaim, has died. She was…
Morning Business Report: Walmart rolls out Apple Pay as new study links dollar store access to health risks
(LILAMAX)- A new UC Riverside study found greater access to dollar stores was associated with higher rates of…
Thousands remain without power in Gary, Indiana, nearly two weeks after severe storms
(NBC)- Thousands of residents in northwest Indiana remain without power nearly two weeks after devastating storms and tornadoes tore through the state. In…
Trump administration prepares sweeping new sanctions against Iran
(NBC)- The Trump administration is preparing to unveil new details of what President Donald Trump has called economic warfare against Iran, marking a new phase in the nearly…
Morning Business Report: New Canada tariffs take effect as eye drops recalled nationwide
(LILAMAX)- New 50% U.S. tariffs on some popular goods imported from Canada took effect Saturday, potentially pushing up prices on a range of…
Hawk Fire forces tens of thousands to evacuate in Reno
(CNN) - Fire crews in Nevada are racing to contain a massive wildfire that exploded in size over the weekend, forcing tens of thousands of residents…
