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UPDATE: GBI identifies man taken into custody after Warner Robins standoff
UPDATE: The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is now investigating Tuesday's officer-involved shooting. A GBI news release identified the suspect as 32-year-old Renaldo Rashad Smith and said he's currently in…
Mostly Cloudy Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mostly cloudy conditions will stick with Middle Georgia Tuesday afternoon. Today It will be a nicer day than Monday for Middle Georgians, but that isn't saying a lot. The skies will largely remain mostly cloudy, however…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores January 23-27
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, January 23 and Friday, January 27, 2023. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red. All scores…
Mercer MBB player battled testicular cancer in 2019
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- This past week, the National Association of Basketball Coaches took part in Suits & Sneakers week, a Coaches vs. Cancer initiative to raise awareness for…
GBI: East Dublin officer responds to shots fired call, immediately shot by suspect
EAST DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is conducting an independent investigation into an officer-involved shooting that happened in East…
Young boy's love for military history leads to special visit to Museum of Aviation
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A young boy from southern California, Colton Williford, is capturing the hearts of many with his love for military history…
Join the conversation: 'On the Table' returns to Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Community Foundation of Central Georgia announced Monday the return of the community-driven On the Table. On the Table, set to start March…
Local middle school students receive $10,000 toward college education
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Six Hutchings College and Career Academy students are proud recipients of the REACH Georgia scholarship. This scholarship will provide $10,000 toward each student's college…
Events set to highlight Rosa Parks, Black History Month in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two events are happening in Macon this week to kick off Black History Month. Friends of the Rosa Parks Square committee is holding a Black History Month Kickoff on Wednesday, Feb. 1. The event starts at…
Train collides with car on Lake Terrace Court, driver in critical condition
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is in critical condition after a train collided with a vehicle Sunday night. That's according to a Bibb County Sheriff's Office news release, which says it happened just before 8 o'clock on Lake Terrace…
Icky weather kicks off final week of January
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A wet pattern has taken over Middle Georgia to end the month of January. Today There was an abundance of rain to begin the morning in Middle Georgia. It moved in yesterday evening with heavy rain…
Fort Valley Police looking for 7 wanted for forgery
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Fort Valley Police Department needs your help finding seven people. (Photo courtesy of Fort Valley Police Department) Police say they are wanted for forgery in the fourth degree, and conspiracy to commit a crime.…
Man wrecks stolen vehicle in Jones County after police chase
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is behind bars after a multi-county police chase ended in a crash in Jones County on Thursday afternoon. The Jones…
Tubman Museum's annual 'All That Jazz' concert, gala happening Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Tubman Museum's annual "All That Jazz" concert and gala is happening Saturday night at the Macon City Auditorium. Attendees can expect a night of music, live performances, and an after-concert dance party. Doors open at…
This weekend brings warmer weather and Sunday showers
High pressure over Middle Georgia kept us dry and cool today, but it will start to push east Saturday, setting up for some big forecast changes. Southeasterly winds…
Veterans High School student Sam Neary wins Georgia music competitions with original composition
KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Veterans High School 11th grader Sam Neary has a passion for singing and playing piano, and it has led…
Jones County student named 'Youth of the Year'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Georgia names its 2023 Youth of the Year. Jones County High school junior Erionna Finney received the honor during a gala at Middle Georgia State University, Thursday night. She…
Monster Truck Wars returns to Middle Georgia for night of family fun, giant truck mayhem
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Monster Truck Wars returns to Middle Georgia Saturday for a night of family fun and giant truck…
UPDATE: Man in custody in connection with shooting of family in south Bibb County
UPDATE (1/31/23): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is in custody in connection with the fatal shooting of Pinalkumar Patel earlier this month.…
Clouds and warm conditions hang around Wednesday
We saw a warm and muggy end to January today, as highs warmed into the low 70s across Middle Georgia. Overnight, clouds will be hanging around, keeping lows in…
Bibb County School District begins new strategic plan design for education
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County School District is working on a new comprehensive five-year strategic plan to help shape the district's future. "So…
Newtown Macon offers volunteer opportunity with 'Macon Hype Team'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - If you're looking for a way to get involved with your community and support the downtown events in Macon, Newtown Macon is now…
UPDATE: GBI identifies man taken into custody after Warner Robins standoff
UPDATE: The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is now investigating Tuesday's officer-involved shooting. A GBI news release identified the suspect as 32-year-old Renaldo Rashad Smith and said he's currently in…
Mostly Cloudy Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mostly cloudy conditions will stick with Middle Georgia Tuesday afternoon. Today It will be a nicer day than Monday for Middle Georgians, but that isn't saying a lot. The skies will largely remain mostly cloudy, however…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores January 23-27
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, January 23 and Friday, January 27, 2023. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red. All scores…
Warming up Tuesday, clouds stick around
It has been a cloudy, rainy start to the week, but warmer weather is on the way. Overnight we will be seeing some dense fog across the area, as our…
GBI: East Dublin officer responds to shots fired call, immediately shot by suspect
EAST DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is conducting an independent investigation into an officer-involved shooting that happened in East…
Young boy's love for military history leads to special visit to Museum of Aviation
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A young boy from southern California, Colton Williford, is capturing the hearts of many with his love for military history…
Join the conversation: 'On the Table' returns to Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Community Foundation of Central Georgia announced Monday the return of the community-driven On the Table. On the Table, set to start March…
Local middle school students receive $10,000 toward college education
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Six Hutchings College and Career Academy students are proud recipients of the REACH Georgia scholarship. This scholarship will provide $10,000 toward each student's college…
Events set to highlight Rosa Parks, Black History Month in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two events are happening in Macon this week to kick off Black History Month. Friends of the Rosa Parks Square committee is holding a Black History Month Kickoff on Wednesday, Feb. 1. The event starts at…
Train collides with car on Lake Terrace Court, driver in critical condition
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is in critical condition after a train collided with a vehicle Sunday night. That's according to a Bibb County Sheriff's Office news release, which says it happened just before 8 o'clock on Lake Terrace…
Icky weather kicks off final week of January
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A wet pattern has taken over Middle Georgia to end the month of January. Today There was an abundance of rain to begin the morning in Middle Georgia. It moved in yesterday evening with heavy rain…
Fort Valley Police looking for 7 wanted for forgery
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Fort Valley Police Department needs your help finding seven people. (Photo courtesy of Fort Valley Police Department) Police say they are wanted for forgery in the fourth degree, and conspiracy to commit a crime.…
Man wrecks stolen vehicle in Jones County after police chase
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is behind bars after a multi-county police chase ended in a crash in Jones County on Thursday afternoon. The Jones…
Tubman Museum's annual 'All That Jazz' concert, gala happening Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Tubman Museum's annual "All That Jazz" concert and gala is happening Saturday night at the Macon City Auditorium. Attendees can expect a night of music, live performances, and an after-concert dance party. Doors open at…
Governor Kemp issues State of Emergency in response to protests in Atlanta
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Governor Brian Kemp has issued a state of emergency declaration that mobilizes the Georgia National Guard in response to protests in Atlanta that have turned violent. In the declaration issued by the Governor, it says last…
Georgia lawmakers propose to block mining outside Okefenokee
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A group of Georgia lawmakers is trying to prohibit future mining near the edge of the Okefenokee Swamp and its vast wildlife refuge, though their proposal wouldn't stop a company's mining application currently before state regulators.…
Georgia's Kemp emphasizes crime-fighting efforts in speech
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp emphasized efforts to fight crime in his State of the State speech Wednesday, saying he would back up what had been a major theme of his reelection campaign with legislation. The Republican, triumphantly…
LIVESTREAM: Governor Brian Kemp delivers 2023 State of the State address
(Livestream of the event from Georgia Public Broadcasting is set to begin at 11 a.m.) ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Wednesday morning, Governor Brian Kemp is set to deliver the 2023 State of the State address before the Georgia General Assembly.…
Don't release Georgia grand jury report now, prosecutor says
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia prosecutor argued Tuesday in court that a judge should not immediately release a report by a special grand jury investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies broke the law by seeking to overturn his 2020 election…
Georgia football transfer Thomas jailed on felony charge
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — A wide receiver who recently transferred to Georgia from Mississippi State was jailed in Athens on Monday on felony and misdemeanor charges. Rodarius “Rara” Thomas was booked at around 4 a.m. on a felony charge of…
Jury selection going slowly in Young Thug case in Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) — Jury selection has been slow going in the Atlanta racketeering and gang case against rapper Young Thug and others, with many potential jurors trying to get out of serving and alleged attempts to smuggle contraband to defendants also causing…
Transgender woman drops suit against Ga. prison officials
ATLANTA (AP) — A Black transgender woman who sued Georgia prison officials over alleged mistreatment while in custody decided not to proceed to trial because she feared the experience would be harmful to her, her lawyers said Thursday. Ashley Diamond, 44, sued…
Man killed, trooper shot while ‘Cop City’ protesters cleared
ATLANTA (AP) — Authorities said they killed a man who shot and injured a Georgia state trooper Wednesday morning as law enforcement officers tried to clear protesters from the site of a planned public safety training center just outside Atlanta.…
Police in Georgia arrest suspect in Mall of America shooting
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) — A suspect wanted in connection with a fatal shooting at the Mall of America in December was arrested in Georgia on Tuesday, police said. Bloomington, Minnesota, Police Chief Booker Hodges said during a news conference Tuesday…
Cherry Blossom Festival announces this year's Headliners
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Cherry Blossom Festival has announced their Headliners for the Nightly Concert Series at the Festival at Carolyn Crayton Park. The announcement came on the Cherry Blossom Festival's social media pages, stating that the following would…
Kemp: Georgia budget spending meant to keep economy growing
ATLANTA (AP) — Gov. Brian Kemp told Georgia lawmakers Tuesday that his plans to give raises to teachers, pay more tuition for many college students and invest in new housing are all designed to keep the state's workforce growing and…
LIVESTREAM: Governor Kemp speaks on damage from storms
(Video Credit to Governor Brian Kemp Social Media) Governor Kemp, along with the Georgia's First Family, Lt. Governor Burt Jones, Speaker Jon Burns, and GEMA Director Chris Stallings are providing an update on the state's response to yesterday's severe storms…
LIVESTREAM: Brian Kemp swearing in for second term as Governor
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's Brian Kemp is scheduled to be sworn in for a second term as governor Thursday, promising across-the-board pay raises for state employees and public school teachers while questions linger about his long-term legacy even as…
Gas tax collections resume in Georgia after 10-month break
ATLANTA (AP) — State gasoline and diesel taxes make their return in Georgia on Wednesday. The state will resume collecting a tax on gasoline of 29.1 cents per gallon and tax on diesel of 32.6 cents per gallon from wholesalers.…
No. 1 Georgia bullies TCU 65-7 to win 2nd consecutive title
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Stetson Bennett threw two touchdown passes and ran for two scores in the first half as No. 1 Georgia demolished No. 3 TCU 65-7 to become the first team to win consecutive College Football Playoff national…
Kemp done being underestimated, aims to steer GOP past Trump
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is done being underestimated. Having vanquished both a Donald Trump-backed Republican challenger and Democratic star Stacey Abrams to win reelection, Kemp is looking to expand his influence in his second term, free from…
Georgia special grand jury finishes probe of 2020 election
ATLANTA (AP) — The special grand grand jury in Atlanta that has been investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies committed any crimes while trying to overturn his 2020 election loss in Georgia has finished its work. Fulton County…
Lawyer: Admins were warned 3 times the day boy shot teacher
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — Concerned teachers and employees warned administrators at a Virginia elementary school three times that a 6-year-old boy had a gun and was threatening other students in the hours before he shot and wounded a teacher,…
Leaders are meant to keep state secrets. Just not at home.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats responded with aggrieved fury when former President Donald Trump was found in possession of classified documents that should have been turned over to the government when he left office. Then disclosures that President Joe Biden also…
Norfolk Southern profit up 4% as rates, performance improve
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Norfolk Southern railroad delivered 4% more fourth-quarter profit even though the number of shipments it hauled dipped slightly because it collected more surcharges for higher fuel prices and raised the rates it charges. The Atlanta-based railroad…
Hawaii man imprisoned for 1991 murder, rape released
HONOLULU (AP) — A judge on Tuesday ordered a man released from prison immediately after his attorneys presented new evidence and argued that he didn’t commit the crimes he was convicted of and spent more than 20 years locked up…
Senators grill Ticketmaster after Taylor Swift fiasco
Senators grilled Ticketmaster Tuesday, questioning whether the company’s dominance in the ticketing industry led to its spectacular breakdown last year during a sale of Taylor Swift concert tickets. Republicans and Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee also debated possible action, including making…
Classified documents at Pence's home, too, his lawyer says
NEW YORK (AP) — Documents with classified markings were discovered in former Vice President Mike Pence's Indiana residence last week, his lawyer says, the latest in a string of recoveries of confidential information from the homes of current and former top U.S.…
'Everything Everywhere' tops Oscar nominations with 11
NEW YORK (AP) — The multiverse-skipping sci-fi indie hit “Everything Everywhere All at Once” led nominations to the 95th Academy Awards as Hollywood heaped honors on big-screen spectacles like “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Avatar: The Way of Water” a year after a streaming…
Elon Musk defiantly defends himself in Tesla tweet trial
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Elon Musk returned to federal court to defend himself against a class-action lawsuit that alleges he misled Tesla shareholders with a tweet about an aborted buyout that the billionaire defiantly insisted Tuesday he could have pulled…
Justice Dept. sues Google over digital advertising dominance
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department and eight states filed an antitrust suit against Google on Tuesday, seeking to shatter its alleged monopoly on the entire ecosystem of online advertising as a hurtful burden to advertisers, consumers and even the…
Don't release Georgia grand jury report now, prosecutor says
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia prosecutor argued Tuesday in court that a judge should not immediately release a report by a special grand jury investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies broke the law by seeking to overturn his 2020 election…
7 dead as California mourns 3rd mass killing in 8 days
HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (AP) — A gunman killed seven people at two agricultural businesses in Northern California, plunging the state into mourning again in the wake of its third mass killing in eight days. Officers arrested a suspect in…
Alex Murdaugh goes on trial in 2021 killings of wife, son
As his life unraveled over the past two years, disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh didn't fight giving up his law license and admitted plenty of mistakes tied to missing client money and a financial mess that led to 100 criminal charges. But he has…
Georgia football transfer Thomas jailed on felony charge
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — A wide receiver who recently transferred to Georgia from Mississippi State was jailed in Athens on Monday on felony and misdemeanor charges. Rodarius “Rara” Thomas was booked at around 4 a.m. on a felony charge of…
Trump's MAGA forces threaten to upend vote for RNC chair
NEW YORK (AP) — By week's end, the Republican National Committee is set to resolve a bitter leadership feud that has exposed perilous divisions within a party that has struggled to move past a disappointing midterm ahead of a critical race for…
Elon Musk testifies in 2nd day of Tesla tweet trial
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Elon Musk returned to federal court Monday in San Francisco to testify in a class action lawsuit filed by Tesla investors alleging he misled them with a tweet. The tweet, which resulted in a $40 million settlement with securities regulators,…
Gunman in Lunar New Year massacre found dead; motive unclear
MONTEREY PARK, Calif. (AP) — Authorities searched for a motive for the gunman who killed 10 people at a Los Angeles-area ballroom dance club during Lunar New Year celebrations, slayings that sent a wave of fear through Asian American communities and cast…
March for Life eyes Congress for post-Roe abortion limits
WASHINGTON (AP) — A half century after Roe v. Wade, March for Life supporters on Friday celebrated the dismantling of that constitutional right to abortion and the return of “abortion policymaking to the people." President Joe Biden pledged to do…
Historic Black churches receive $4M in preservation grants
NEW YORK (AP) — Administrators of a trust fund established to preserve historic Black churches in the United States on Friday revealed a list of houses of worship receiving $4 million in financial grants. The list of 35 grantees includes 16th Street…
