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Monroe County deputies searching for missing woman Tammie Sorrow
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help locating a missing woman who was last seen on Tuesday, November 3…
Warner Robins police report 15 pedestrian crashes in 2026
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins police say the city has recorded 15 pedestrian crashes…
UPDATE: Suspect arrested following Huntington Bank robbery in Macon
UPDATE (4:57 P.M.) The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has arrested a 29-year-old man in connection with Monday afternoon's robbery at Huntington Bank on Shurling Drive. Deputies identified the suspect as Jimel Shanard Dean, who was located at the intersection of…
Above average temperatures continue Tuesday afternoon as more clouds arrive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It will be another pleasant day Tuesday afternoon across Middle Georgia. This Evening A mostly sunny afternoon will become a mostly clear and chilly night as a light wind from the northwest continues around 5 mph.…
Cody Jinks bringing The Working Man Tour to Macon City Auditorium in 2027
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Country rocker Cody Jinks is bringing The Working Man Tour to Macon City Auditorium on Sunday, February 7, 2027. Jinks will perform alongside The Tonedeaf Hippies, with the concert scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. According to…
Perry police arrest 12 in multi-county drug investigation
UPDATE (11/9/26): The Houston County Sheriff's Office provided 41NBC with booking photos for 10 of the 12 people Perry police identified as arrested during Operation Snow Hill. The…
Centerville honors veterans ahead of Veterans Day
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Veterans and military families gathered at Center Park in Centerville on Monday to honor those who served, with a colonel…
15-year-old boy injured in shooting, Bibb County deputies investigating
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 15-year-old boy is recovering after suffering a gunshot wound in Bibb County, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to…
Macon Arena project seeks local contractors, vendors and suppliers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County is inviting local subcontractors, vendors and suppliers to learn about construction opportunities for the new Macon Arena. The county and Barton Malow + Sheridan Construction will host their second information and prequalification registration session…
No Fee November: More than 60 Georgia colleges waive application fees
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Students considering college have an opportunity to save money this…
Tennessee fugitive, woman arrested on drug charges in Jones County
HADDOCK, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man wanted out of Tennessee and a woman were arrested Friday evening after deputies discovered methamphetamine during an encounter at a…
Warner Robins police searching for missing 45-year-old man
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a missing 45-year-old man. Bryant Woods was reported missing by his family after they had not heard from him for some time. According…
Brookdale Resource Center receives $25K donation for laundry services
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Brookdale Resource Center is expanding its services for people experiencing homelessness after…
College Football Playoff expansion will eliminate SEC championship game
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer The College Football Playoff will double in size to 24 teams beginning next year, bringing an end to a three-decade era of conference title games that used to be among the marquee events of…
Speeding stop leads to felony drug arrest in Reynolds
REYNOLDS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 43-year-old Haddock man faces multiple drug charges after police say he threw a bag containing marijuana and a THC vape cartridge from his vehicle during a traffic stop in Reynolds. According to the Reynolds Police…
Congress returns to Washington as Democrats prepare to take control in January
(NBC)- Lawmakers are returning to Capitol Hill Monday as Democrats prepare to take control of Congress in January following historic Republican losses in the…
RECALL WATCH LIST: Food, playsets, ladders and vehicles pulled for safety concerns
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A series of urgent recalls is sweeping across the United States this week, with millions of items ranging from snacks to…
Former NYPD officer arrested in fatal stabbing of woman jogging in Brooklyn
(CNN)- A former New York City police officer has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 28-year-old woman who was attacked…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores November 2-6
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 Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, November 2 and Friday, November 6. Understanding…
Woman dies after being struck by SUV on Millerfield Road in Macon
UPDATE (11/10/2026): The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that 68-year-old Deborah Perry died after being struck by an SUV Monday evening on Millerfield Road in…
Pedestrian killed after being struck by SUV on Vineville Avenue in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A pedestrian was killed Monday night after being struck by an SUV in the 3400 block of Vineville Avenue in Macon, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. The collision was reported to the Macon-Bibb Emergency…
Monroe County deputies searching for missing woman Tammie Sorrow
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help locating a missing woman who was last seen on Tuesday, November 3…
Warner Robins police report 15 pedestrian crashes in 2026
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins police say the city has recorded 15 pedestrian crashes…
UPDATE: Suspect arrested following Huntington Bank robbery in Macon
UPDATE (4:57 P.M.) The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has arrested a 29-year-old man in connection with Monday afternoon's robbery at Huntington Bank on Shurling Drive. Deputies identified the suspect as Jimel Shanard Dean, who was located at the intersection of…
Above average temperatures continue Tuesday afternoon as more clouds arrive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It will be another pleasant day Tuesday afternoon across Middle Georgia. This Evening A mostly sunny afternoon will become a mostly clear and chilly night as a light wind from the northwest continues around 5 mph.…
Cody Jinks bringing The Working Man Tour to Macon City Auditorium in 2027
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Country rocker Cody Jinks is bringing The Working Man Tour to Macon City Auditorium on Sunday, February 7, 2027. Jinks will perform alongside The Tonedeaf Hippies, with the concert scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. According to…
Perry police arrest 12 in multi-county drug investigation
UPDATE (11/9/26): The Houston County Sheriff's Office provided 41NBC with booking photos for 10 of the 12 people Perry police identified as arrested during Operation Snow Hill. The…
Centerville honors veterans ahead of Veterans Day
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Veterans and military families gathered at Center Park in Centerville on Monday to honor those who served, with a colonel…
15-year-old boy injured in shooting, Bibb County deputies investigating
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 15-year-old boy is recovering after suffering a gunshot wound in Bibb County, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to…
Macon Arena project seeks local contractors, vendors and suppliers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County is inviting local subcontractors, vendors and suppliers to learn about construction opportunities for the new Macon Arena. The county and Barton Malow + Sheridan Construction will host their second information and prequalification registration session…
No Fee November: More than 60 Georgia colleges waive application fees
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Students considering college have an opportunity to save money this…
Tennessee fugitive, woman arrested on drug charges in Jones County
HADDOCK, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man wanted out of Tennessee and a woman were arrested Friday evening after deputies discovered methamphetamine during an encounter at a…
Warner Robins police searching for missing 45-year-old man
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a missing 45-year-old man. Bryant Woods was reported missing by his family after they had not heard from him for some time. According…
Brookdale Resource Center receives $25K donation for laundry services
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Brookdale Resource Center is expanding its services for people experiencing homelessness after…
Speeding stop leads to felony drug arrest in Reynolds
REYNOLDS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 43-year-old Haddock man faces multiple drug charges after police say he threw a bag containing marijuana and a THC vape cartridge from his vehicle during a traffic stop in Reynolds. According to the Reynolds Police…
RECALL WATCH LIST: Food, playsets, ladders and vehicles pulled for safety concerns
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A series of urgent recalls is sweeping across the United States this week, with millions of items ranging from snacks to…
Democrats officially win control of Georgia state House with slim majority
by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder November 9, 2026 Democrats have clinched at least a one-seat majority in the state House, with 91 seats in the 180-seat chamber as of Sunday evening, according to the Associated Press. But unexpected developments, including…
Volunteers work to uncover graves at historic Georgia cemetery
COLLEGE PARK, Georgia (WUPA/CNN)— An Atlanta-area woman is hoping a community cleanup project will help her find the graves of several family members at a historic African American cemetery in College Park. Volunteers with the One Square Mile Project…
Jon Ossoff tops 2028 Democratic presidential straw poll
WASHINGTON (CNN)— With the midterm election over, some voters are already looking ahead to the 2028 presidential race. A progressive media group held a straw poll Saturday in Washington, D.C., asking nearly 1,000 participants which Democrat they would prefer…
No Fee November: More than 60 Georgia colleges waive application fees
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Students considering college have an opportunity to save money this…
FBI Atlanta fugitive Samuel Harris turns himself in, ending search
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A fugitive wanted in connection with a federal drug trafficking and gun case is now in custody after turning himself in, according to FBI Atlanta. Samuel Harris turned himself in Friday afternoon, November 6. The FBI…
College Football Playoff expansion will eliminate SEC championship game
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer The College Football Playoff will double in size to 24 teams beginning next year, bringing an end to a three-decade era of conference title games that used to be among the marquee events of…
Gov. Kemp announces three new court appointments
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has announced three judicial appointments, including the appointment of Judge Paul K. Cook to the Superior Court of the Middle Judicial Circuit. Cook's appointment fills a vacancy created by the passage of House…
Gov.-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms announces transition team, outlines priorities for Georgia
Key takeaways Transition leadership: Gov.-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms announced her Georgia's Promise transition team, naming John King as chief operating officer and several business and political leaders…
Floodwaters reach rooftops as record river levels hit Georgia-Tennessee border
McCAYSVILLE, Ga. (AP) — Thunderstorms caused record flooding overnight in twin towns straddling the Georgia-Tennessee border, submerging some buildings to their rooflines on Thursday as emergency responders rescued dozens of people. The storms dropped heavy rain across a mountainous…
Georgia Democrats sweep statewide races as Keisha Lance Bottoms makes history
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia voters have ushered in a new chapter of political leadership following…
Kemp rules out special session on executive powers or redistricting after Georgia election
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says he will not call a special session of the General Assembly to limit executive branch powers or consider redistricting changes following the November 3 election. In a statement provided by his…
Ossoff wins Georgia as Democrats retake Senate
AP - Democrats have taken control of the Senate after picking up five Senate seats in the 2026 midterm elections, as well as more than a half-dozen House districts. The outcome appears to be a direct repudiation of President Donald…
Keisha Lance Bottoms projected to win Georgia governor's race, making history
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is projected to win Georgia's race for governor, marking a historic moment for the state and the nation. NBC News and CNN project Bottoms, a Democrat, will defeat Republican Rick…
Democrat Jon Ossoff wins reelection to U.S. Senate from Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff was reelected Tuesday to a second term, holding a key seat for Democrats by defeating Republican Rep. Mike Collins in a race that catapulted the Senate’s youngest member to the forefront of his…
Middle Georgia voters head to the polls as Election Day brings increased turnout and federal monitoring
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Voters across Middle Georgia are heading to the polls Tuesday, November 3, as Georgians and Americans…
2026 MIDTERM ELECTIONS: Gas prices remain high as voters head to polls
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia drivers are paying an average of about $3.57 per gallon for regular gasoline on Election Day, while a temporary suspension of the state's fuel tax remains in effect through November 30. Gas prices top voter…
Decision 2026: Gubernatorial Candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms discusses healthcare, affordability and education
MACON. Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - With Election Day approaching, Decision 2026: Georgia Votes takes a closer look at the race for Georgia governor, featuring an…
Decision 2026 Georgia Votes: Tanya Miller discusses public safety, consumer protection and accountability
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - With Election Day approaching, Decision 2026: Georgia Votes examines the race for Georgia attorney general, featuring an interview with…
Charlie Kirk murder trial set for 2028 in Utah
By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press PROVO, Utah (AP) — The man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk will stand trial in the summer of 2028, a Utah judge ruled Monday. Attorneys for defendant Tyler Robinson, 23, proposed a trial…
Trump says FBI is investigating major tech leader after spy allegations
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that the FBI is investigating Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s affair with an alleged Chinese government agent, but said he doesn’t think the executive who has helped to develop artificial intelligence has…
Dolly Parton estate dispute ends after agreement between the two sides
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer A Tennessee judge on Monday dismissed a case brought by Dolly Parton ’s longtime manager who was seeking an injunction against her nephew and head of security, alleging he had threatened her estate and…
Trump says Iran war is ‘militarily effectively over’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday told reporters he believes the war in Iran “militarily is effectively over.” The president made a surprise visit to the White House briefing room after meeting with Qatar’s prime minister earlier in…
Ohio State fraternity suspended after video appears to show two men on fire
By PATRICK AFTOORA-ORSAGOS and HOLLY RAMER Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A fraternity at Ohio State University has been temporarily suspended while authorities investigate a video that appears to show two panicked men engulfed in flames. A video…
Judge's ruling could clear the way for Lindsay Clancy to be tried again in the deaths of her 3 kids
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A judge on Monday denied a motion to dismiss the murder case against Lindsay Clancy, potentially clearing the way for her to be retried next year in the deaths of her three…
Want to fly to the moon? NASA is looking for new astronauts to help grow its Artemis program
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Want to fly to the moon and help build a permanent lunar base? NASA is accepting applications for a new astronaut class that will help grow the Artemis program. Officials announced the news Saturday during…
Rubio says Trump's war against Iran not 'necessarily popular' but needed to stop a nuclear threat
By MATTHEW LEE and MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE BASE, Fla. (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday that President Donald Trump launched the war against Iran even if it was not “necessarily popular” to…
Congress returns to a changed Washington after GOP's election wipeout
By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress returns Monday to a changed Washington, the Democrats having trounced Republicans in the midterm elections, but with President Donald Trump doubling down on his political threats despite the landmark GOP…
House could vote this week on effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
By KONSTANTIN TOROPIN and STEVEN SLOAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Thomas Massie moved Monday to force a vote to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, setting the stage for a dramatic vote on whether to remove one of the…
FDA adds rare vision-loss warning to popular GLP-1 drugs
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Popular weight loss drugs including Ozempic and Wegovy will carry a new warning about a possible rare side effect that can sometimes lead to permanent vision loss, U.S. health regulators announced…
Democrats plan to use new power to rein in Trump's education agenda, but their tools are limited
By COLLIN BINKLEY and HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats in Congress are preparing to flex their soon-to-be majorities in opposition to some of President Donald Trump’s marquee education policies, starting with the dismantling of the U.S. Education…
College Football Playoff expansion will eliminate SEC championship game
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer The College Football Playoff will double in size to 24 teams beginning next year, bringing an end to a three-decade era of conference title games that used to be among the marquee events of…
Congress returns to Washington as Democrats prepare to take control in January
(NBC)- Lawmakers are returning to Capitol Hill Monday as Democrats prepare to take control of Congress in January following historic Republican losses in the…
Former NYPD officer arrested in fatal stabbing of woman jogging in Brooklyn
(CNN)- A former New York City police officer has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 28-year-old woman who was attacked…
Susie Wiles out as White House chief of staff; Stephen Miller takes over
By SEUNG MIN KIM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that Stephen Miller was replacing Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, mere days after Republicans lost control of Congress in the midterm elections. On…
Morning Business Report: Stocks tumble amid AI concerns as Democrats push for data center restrictions
(LILAMAX)- Several Democratic leaders are calling for tighter oversight of data centers and AI development after campaigning on the issue during…
‘JD, habibi.’ Arabs celebrate El-Sayed’s use of a term of affection to mock his foes
by SARAH EL DEEB Associated Press Key takeaways Historic victory: Abdul El-Sayed will become the first Muslim American to serve in the U.S. Senate following his win in Michigan. Cultural celebration: Supporters across the Arab world are embracing his use…

