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Police: Wrightsville traffic stop prevents contraband from entering prison
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A traffic stop in Wrightsville led officers to seize marijuana, tobacco, cell phones, alcohol and other items that police say were prevented from entering a prison. According to a Wrightsville Police Department Facebook post Wednesday, officers…
Pink poodle 'Cherry' visits Alice’s Place for National Dog Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Alice's Place, an adult day care facility in Macon, marked National Dog Day Tuesday by bringing in a special guest, a pink…
Crimestoppers seeking woman wanted for cruelty to children in Monroe 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…
Piedmont Macon doctor explains prediabetes, A1C testing
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Prediabetes can provide patients with an opportunity to make changes before developing diabetes, according to a Piedmont Macon physician. Dr. Gerardo Blanco, a second-year internal medicine resident…
Houston County Schools to spend nearly $3 million on new safety measures
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Houston County school officials say nearly $3 million will be spent on new safety measures as the district prepares…
GEORGIA BUSINESS FOCUS: Regional hiring at McDonald’s, rural housing grants, rising beef prices
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — McDonald’s is launching a major hiring campaign, aiming to fill hundreds of positions. The USDA is now accepting applications…
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…
Rain chances go up for Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Wednesday brings the potential for isolated to scattered storms across most of the area, as well as another day of heat index values ranging from 100 to 105 degrees for many. Models are at odds regarding…
Planned Fort Valley power outage set for 5 a.m. Wednesday
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A planned power outage will affect several parts of Fort Valley Wednesday morning while crews repair a broken utility pole. According to a Facebook post from the Fort Valley Utility Commission, the outage is scheduled…
UPDATE: Police reports link charges against former Reynolds officers to domestic dispute
UPDATE (8/25/26): Incident reports provided to 41NBC Tuesday night classify an August 22 incident involving former Reynolds police officer Landon E. Aldridge and his significant other as a domestic dispute at a home on Armory Street. One report says the…
Storm chances climb further Wednesday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Humidity and rain chances will climb Wednesday leading up to the arrival of our next storm system. This Evening It's been a partly sunny and hot afternoon with a few isolated storms over the southern half…
The End Zone Week 3: Westfield-FPD selected as 41NBC Game of the Week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Week 3 of 41NBC's The End Zone will feature Westfield at FPD as the Game of the Week Friday, along with highlights from five other Middle Georgia matchups. 41NBC sports anchor Rob Schiff and Chief Meteorologist…
Houston County DA explains Georgia law on Flock camera data misuse
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia residents still have questions about Flock Safety cameras, laws and how law enforcement can use the data. Several Georgia…
Man gets 15 years without parole, banished from Houston County after meth conviction
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A South Carolina man will spend 15 years in prison without the possibility of parole after a Houston County jury convicted him of methamphetamine possession and possession of tools for the commission of a felony. According…
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…
Aaron Lewis bringing Acoustic Origins Tour to Macon in November
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Multi-platinum Staind frontman and solo artist Aaron Lewis is bringing his Acoustic Origins Tour to the Macon City Auditorium this fall. Lewis is scheduled to perform Friday, November 13, at 7 p.m. Lewis has built a…
Bibb County deputies seek suspects in armed robbery at Macon smoke shop
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying two suspects accused of robbing a Macon smoke shop early Tuesday morning. According to the sheriff’s office, the armed robbery happened around 12:38 a.m.…
Twiggs County community asked to help family after house fire
TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Twiggs County family lost everything when its home burned Wednesday. Chief Deputy Leonard Long confirmed the fire happened on Sgoda…
Atrium Health Navicent names Elmer Polite president
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Atrium Health Navicent has named Elmer Polite its president, putting the veteran health care executive in charge of hospitals and care sites across Middle Georgia beginning in September. According to a news release, Polite will oversee…
Downtown Macon business owner, Loaves and Fishes discuss homelessness and solutions
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A downtown Macon business owner says he has seen an increase in incidents involving people experiencing homelessness, while a local nonprofit…
Widespread storms likely Thursday afternoon and evening
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An incoming cold front will bring several rounds of storms to Middle Georgia through the end of the week. This Evening It's been a cooler than expected day thanks to a cloudy morning however storm odds…
Police: Wrightsville traffic stop prevents contraband from entering prison
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A traffic stop in Wrightsville led officers to seize marijuana, tobacco, cell phones, alcohol and other items that police say were prevented from entering a prison. According to a Wrightsville Police Department Facebook post Wednesday, officers…
Pink poodle 'Cherry' visits Alice’s Place for National Dog Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Alice's Place, an adult day care facility in Macon, marked National Dog Day Tuesday by bringing in a special guest, a pink…
Crimestoppers seeking woman wanted for cruelty to children in Monroe 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…
Piedmont Macon doctor explains prediabetes, A1C testing
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Prediabetes can provide patients with an opportunity to make changes before developing diabetes, according to a Piedmont Macon physician. Dr. Gerardo Blanco, a second-year internal medicine resident…
Houston County Schools to spend nearly $3 million on new safety measures
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Houston County school officials say nearly $3 million will be spent on new safety measures as the district prepares…
GEORGIA BUSINESS FOCUS: Regional hiring at McDonald’s, rural housing grants, rising beef prices
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — McDonald’s is launching a major hiring campaign, aiming to fill hundreds of positions. The USDA is now accepting applications…
Planned Fort Valley power outage set for 5 a.m. Wednesday
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A planned power outage will affect several parts of Fort Valley Wednesday morning while crews repair a broken utility pole. According to a Facebook post from the Fort Valley Utility Commission, the outage is scheduled…
UPDATE: Police reports link charges against former Reynolds officers to domestic dispute
UPDATE (8/25/26): Incident reports provided to 41NBC Tuesday night classify an August 22 incident involving former Reynolds police officer Landon E. Aldridge and his significant other as a domestic dispute at a home on Armory Street. One report says the…
Storm chances climb further Wednesday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Humidity and rain chances will climb Wednesday leading up to the arrival of our next storm system. This Evening It's been a partly sunny and hot afternoon with a few isolated storms over the southern half…
The End Zone Week 3: Westfield-FPD selected as 41NBC Game of the Week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Week 3 of 41NBC's The End Zone will feature Westfield at FPD as the Game of the Week Friday, along with highlights from five other Middle Georgia matchups. 41NBC sports anchor Rob Schiff and Chief Meteorologist…
Houston County DA explains Georgia law on Flock camera data misuse
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia residents still have questions about Flock Safety cameras, laws and how law enforcement can use the data. Several Georgia…
Man gets 15 years without parole, banished from Houston County after meth conviction
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A South Carolina man will spend 15 years in prison without the possibility of parole after a Houston County jury convicted him of methamphetamine possession and possession of tools for the commission of a felony. According…
Aaron Lewis bringing Acoustic Origins Tour to Macon in November
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Multi-platinum Staind frontman and solo artist Aaron Lewis is bringing his Acoustic Origins Tour to the Macon City Auditorium this fall. Lewis is scheduled to perform Friday, November 13, at 7 p.m. Lewis has built a…
Bibb County deputies seek suspects in armed robbery at Macon smoke shop
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying two suspects accused of robbing a Macon smoke shop early Tuesday morning. According to the sheriff’s office, the armed robbery happened around 12:38 a.m.…
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…
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…
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…
Kyle Kirkwood wins Freedom 250 IndyCar race through Washington
(NBC)- Downtown Washington was transformed into an IndyCar racetrack as drivers sped past some of the nation's most recognizable monuments and museums during the Freedom 250 Grand…
Morning Business Report: Wall Street tumbles as Walmart warns of slowing consumer spending
(LILAMAX)- Wall Street took a beating Thursday, posting its worst day in three weeks as rising oil prices, higher Treasury yields and new…
President Trump and Michael Cohen reconnect after years-long feud
(NBC)- President Donald Trump and his former attorney Michael Cohen appear to be putting years of bitter feuding behind them. Trump joined Cohen on his new radio…
FBI searches former Rep. Eric Swalwell amid sexual misconduct investigation
(NBC)- Former Congressman Eric Swalwell is facing additional scrutiny after the FBI reportedly executed searches and seized electronic devices as part of an ongoing investigation into…
Tornado tears roof off Delaware motel as severe storms hit Northeast
(CNN)- A tornado caused significant damage in Dover, Delaware, tearing the roof off a motel as a powerful line of storms moved across parts of…
Woman accused of plotting bomb attack on New York State Capitol
(NBC)- A 35-year-old woman is facing a federal terrorism charge after prosecutors accused her of plotting to detonate a bomb at the New York State…
U.S. national debt tops $40 trillion for first time
(NBC)- The United States has reached a historic and troubling financial milestone, with the national debt surpassing $40 trillion for the first time, according to the Treasury…
Morning Business Report: Moderna shares soar after positive vaccine results as Wall Street rebounds
(LILAMAX)- Wall Street finished higher Wednesday, snapping a three-day losing streak as all major indexes gained ground. The Dow led the way,…
Florida primary upsets set stage for November midterm elections
(NBC)- In Florida's U.S. Senate race, Democratic Socialists of America member Angie Nixon defeated prominent Democrat Lt. Col. Alex Vindman despite being outspent 16-to-1. The victory marks…
Morning Business Report: Nike shares plunge as Peacock raises streaming prices
(LILAMAX)- Wall Street closed lower Tuesday, with all major indexes falling. The Nasdaq posted the biggest decline, dropping 355 points. Nike has been one of…
