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Keeping it sunny to end the week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Friday will be sunny with temperatures peaking just below the average for this time of year. This Evening A sunny afternoon will become a cool night as skies remain clear overhead. The wind will be light…
Houston County detention employee jailed on sexual assault charge
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Houston County detention center employee has been arrested and charged with sexual assault and violation of oath by a public officer, according…
More than 40 Middle Georgia restaurants join United We Dine fundraiser
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- More than 40 restaurants across Middle Georgia are participating in a one-day fundraiser to support people experiencing homelessness. United Way of Central…
Warner Robins Police to increase seat belt enforcement during “Click It or Ticket” campaign
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Police Department is partnering with the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety for the national “Click It or Ticket” seat belt awareness and enforcement campaign beginning May 18. The campaign runs through May…
Inmate injured in fight at Bibb County Law Enforcement Center
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An inmate at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center was hospitalized Tuesday morning after a fight between inmates left one person injured, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The incident happened shortly after 9 a.m.,…
RECALL WATCH LIST: Eczema cream, chocolate bars and more pulled over safety concerns
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A growing list of product recalls is urging consumers to check their shelves for potentially contaminated or faulty items. From…
Eleven passengers rescued after plane crash-lands in Atlantic Ocean
(CNN)- An Air Force rescue team is recounting the dramatic moments after helping save 11 people whose private plane crash-landed in the Atlantic Ocean east of Florida.…
Keisha Lance Bottoms vows to fight maps she says weaken Black voting power during Fort Valley campaign stop
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms says she is prepared to use veto…
Morning Business Report: Trump meets with China’s Xi as markets hit new highs
(LILAMAX)- Trade discussions are taking center stage as President Donald Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a high-stakes visit to China.…
Windy and dry day on tap for Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Dry conditions dominate the forecast with post frontal conditions bringing dry air into the region. Clear skies will mean ample mixing and gusty winds through the afternoon. Winds may gust to 20 mph out of the…
Deputies investigating late-night shooting in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that left a woman injured Wednesday night on Mercer University Drive. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 10:46 p.m. to a residential area…
Macon-Bibb expands Good Neighbors program into Payne City
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mayor Lester Miller announced Wednesday the expansion of the Macon Good Neighbors Program to the Payne City neighborhood, broadening a community-focused initiative led by…
Atrium doctor warns women about overlooked stroke symptoms
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Stroke symptoms can look different in women, and recognizing the signs quickly can be critical to getting lifesaving treatment, according to Dr. Naomi Kirkman-Bey with Atrium Health Navicent…
Deputies: Monroe County child hospitalized after being pinned between two vehicles
JACKSON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 3-year-old boy was injured Wednesday afternoon after being pinned between two vehicles in Monroe County, according to the Monroe County…
Macon-Bibb approves homeless encampment cleanup effort
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb commissioners approved a contract last week to hire a Massachusetts-based company to help clean up homeless encampments in parts of the county where assistance and…
Green screens to hard hats: ACE students explore careers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Students at Academy for Classical Education spent Wednesday learning about future careers. Students across kindergarten through fifth grade explored different career fields through…
New Georgia law requires 988 hotline on student ID badges
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A bill aimed at increasing awareness and access to crisis resources for Georgia students is now officially law. Senate Bill 589 was…
Lane closure scheduled on Houston Lake Road in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The southbound right lane of Houston Lake Road between Corder Road and Feagin Mill Road will be reduced to one lane Thursday morning for scheduled roadside maintenance, according to the City of Warner Robins. The…
Warner Robins hosts 'Night of Blue Lights' honoring police
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Warner Robins brought the community together Thursday evening for its May Food Truck Roundup at Perkins Field, with a…
Boys and Girls Club of Central Georgia goes solar at new Buck Melton Center
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Boys and Girls Club of Central Georgia is getting a major boost in sustainability, with 162 solar…
GEORGIA BUSINESS FOCUS: Power bill relief, farming losses, workforce shifts, and next-gen tech
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia’s business community is experiencing significant shifts, with new developments impacting power bills, agriculture, education, workforce dynamics, and retail delivery services. Here’s a look at the trends shaping economic growth across the state. Power Bill Relief…
Keeping it sunny to end the week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Friday will be sunny with temperatures peaking just below the average for this time of year. This Evening A sunny afternoon will become a cool night as skies remain clear overhead. The wind will be light…
Houston County detention employee jailed on sexual assault charge
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Houston County detention center employee has been arrested and charged with sexual assault and violation of oath by a public officer, according…
More than 40 Middle Georgia restaurants join United We Dine fundraiser
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- More than 40 restaurants across Middle Georgia are participating in a one-day fundraiser to support people experiencing homelessness. United Way of Central…
Warner Robins Police to increase seat belt enforcement during “Click It or Ticket” campaign
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Police Department is partnering with the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety for the national “Click It or Ticket” seat belt awareness and enforcement campaign beginning May 18. The campaign runs through May…
Inmate injured in fight at Bibb County Law Enforcement Center
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An inmate at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center was hospitalized Tuesday morning after a fight between inmates left one person injured, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The incident happened shortly after 9 a.m.,…
RECALL WATCH LIST: Eczema cream, chocolate bars and more pulled over safety concerns
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A growing list of product recalls is urging consumers to check their shelves for potentially contaminated or faulty items. From…
Keisha Lance Bottoms vows to fight maps she says weaken Black voting power during Fort Valley campaign stop
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms says she is prepared to use veto…
Deputies investigating late-night shooting in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that left a woman injured Wednesday night on Mercer University Drive. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 10:46 p.m. to a residential area…
Macon-Bibb expands Good Neighbors program into Payne City
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mayor Lester Miller announced Wednesday the expansion of the Macon Good Neighbors Program to the Payne City neighborhood, broadening a community-focused initiative led by…
Atrium doctor warns women about overlooked stroke symptoms
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Stroke symptoms can look different in women, and recognizing the signs quickly can be critical to getting lifesaving treatment, according to Dr. Naomi Kirkman-Bey with Atrium Health Navicent…
Deputies: Monroe County child hospitalized after being pinned between two vehicles
JACKSON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 3-year-old boy was injured Wednesday afternoon after being pinned between two vehicles in Monroe County, according to the Monroe County…
Macon-Bibb approves homeless encampment cleanup effort
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb commissioners approved a contract last week to hire a Massachusetts-based company to help clean up homeless encampments in parts of the county where assistance and…
Green screens to hard hats: ACE students explore careers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Students at Academy for Classical Education spent Wednesday learning about future careers. Students across kindergarten through fifth grade explored different career fields through…
New Georgia law requires 988 hotline on student ID badges
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A bill aimed at increasing awareness and access to crisis resources for Georgia students is now officially law. Senate Bill 589 was…
Lane closure scheduled on Houston Lake Road in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The southbound right lane of Houston Lake Road between Corder Road and Feagin Mill Road will be reduced to one lane Thursday morning for scheduled roadside maintenance, according to the City of Warner Robins. The…
Keisha Lance Bottoms vows to fight maps she says weaken Black voting power during Fort Valley campaign stop
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms says she is prepared to use veto…
Gov. Brian Kemp calls Georgia special session on redistricting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Gov. Brian Kemp has called a special session of the Georgia General Assembly to address congressional and legislative redistricting. According to a proclamation dated May 13, the special session will begin at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June…
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger responds to Burt Jones campaign criticism over Georgia election TV ad
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger responded Tuesday to criticism from the campaign of Lt. Governor…
Possible Georgia redistricting fight could emerge after 2026 elections
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia lawmakers could revisit congressional redistricting after the 2026 midterm elections, according to comments made during a voting rights media briefing focused on congressional map changes in Southern states. During the briefing, Amir Badat of Fair Fight…
Kemp signs agriculture bills, tax relief measures into law
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Gov. Brian Kemp signed nearly a dozen agricultural bills and resolutions into law Wednesday, covering a wide range of issues affecting Georgia's…
Savannah officer suspended after viral arrest video sparks lawsuit
(CNN)- A viral arrest video from downtown Savannah has led to a lawsuit and an internal police investigation after footage appeared to show an officer shoving a…
Warner Robins man sentenced after crashing stolen Humvee into Army building
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A Warner Robins man will spend nearly three years in federal prison after investigators say he stole a military vehicle and drove it into an Army headquarters building. Treamon Dominic Lacy, 42, was sentenced to 33…
Georgia lawmaker warns of risks after voting rights ruling
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-A Georgia lawmaker is warning of potential risks to fair representation following a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision affecting voting rights protections, as state leaders signal changes to congressional maps may still be ahead. State Rep. Floyd Griffin…
Georgia begins sending out special tax refunds — here’s who qualifies
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia taxpayers could start seeing extra money in their accounts soon. Gov. Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Revenue say the state has begun issuing one-time special tax refunds approved during the 2026 legislative session. The…
Early voting in Georgia nears 180,000 Ballots as turnout continues to climb
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Early voting numbers in Georgia continue to rise, with state officials pointing to strong turnout just days into the voting…
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones backs gas tax extension, weighs in on redistricting debate
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As gas prices continue to climb across the country, Georgia leaders are considering whether to extend relief at the…
Former President Joe Biden endorses Keisha Lance Bottoms for Governor
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Former President Joe Biden has endorsed Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia’s race for governor, marking his first endorsement in the state’s 2026 election cycle as the primary approaches. In a video message released to voters, Biden…
What Warnock said about Georgia wildfires and response efforts
(CNN/WUPA)- U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock is praising first responders and expressing support for communities impacted by wildfires in South Georgia. Warnock said he recently spent time with emergency crews working on the ground, highlighting their efforts to protect vulnerable residents…
Gov. Kemp warns Georgia wildfires will continue despite recent rain
(CNN)- Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp toured parts of the state Tuesday impacted by ongoing wildfires as dry conditions continue to fuel fire activity. Officials say low…
Kelvin King outlines election reform and government efficiency plans in Secretary of State bid
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Kelvin King, a U.S. Air Force veteran and business owner, is running on a message of restoring public…
Georgia expands drought assistance to more Middle Georgia counties
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Farmers in Baldwin, Jones, and Monroe counties are now eligible for federal drought assistance following a new expansion of disaster designations across Georgia. The Georgia Department of Agriculture, in coordination with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, announced…
Greg Dolezal highlights legislative record in bid for Georgia Lt. Governor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia State Senator Greg Dolezal has entered the race for lieutenant governor, positioning himself as a results-driven conservative focused on education…
John Francis Coyne III switches political parties and is running for U.S. Senate
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - John Coyne is not entirely new to the political arena. He previously ran for U.S. Senate in 2016 as…
Eleven passengers rescued after plane crash-lands in Atlantic Ocean
(CNN)- An Air Force rescue team is recounting the dramatic moments after helping save 11 people whose private plane crash-landed in the Atlantic Ocean east of Florida.…
Morning Business Report: Trump meets with China’s Xi as markets hit new highs
(LILAMAX)- Trade discussions are taking center stage as President Donald Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a high-stakes visit to China.…
Tech Report: Tech companies expand AI, robotaxi and space technology projects
(LILAMAX)- Major technology companies are continuing to expand into new frontiers, from space-based data centers to artificial intelligence systems designed to detect potholes and road…
Trump arrives in China for summit with Xi Jinping
(NBC)- President Donald Trump arrived in China Wednesday morning for a closely watched summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping as trade tensions, the war with Iran…
Morning Business Report: Inflation rises as Iran war costs climb to $29 billion
(LILAMAX) - The estimated cost of the war involving Iran has now climbed to approximately $29 billion, according to a senior Pentagon official.…
Alex Murdaugh murder convictions overturned, South Carolina Supreme Court orders new trial
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned the murder convictions and life sentence of disgraced lawyer Alex Murdaugh in the shooting deaths of his wife and younger son. In a unanimous ruling, the justices said the conduct…
Trump heads to China summit
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is heading to China for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping as tensions surrounding trade, technology and the ongoing conflict with Iran continue shaping global…
Chaos erupts after gunfire reported in Cambridge
(NBC)- Chaos broke out on the streets of Cambridge after reports of gunfire sent people running for safety in the college town. Emergency radio traffic captured the tense moments…
Crews battle massive wildfire burning in Florida Everglades
(CNN)- Firefighters continue battling a massive wildfire burning in the Florida Everglades as drought conditions across the state fuel concerns about the blaze spreading. The fire, known as…
Morning Business Report: Trump gas tax holiday proposal moves forward amid rising costs
(LILAMAX)- President Donald Trump’s proposed gas tax holiday could cost the federal government an estimated $3.5 billion per month as lawmakers begin pushing…
Trump heads to China as Iran tensions continue
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is preparing for a high-stakes trip to China this week, where he is expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping as tensions surrounding…
Person killed after being struck by Frontier plane at Denver airport
(CNN)- Passengers are describing terrifying moments after a person was struck and killed by a Frontier Airlines plane Friday at Denver International Airport. According to…
Morning Business Report: Markets react to Iran tensions
(LILAMAX)- Markets opened cautiously Monday after President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest peace proposal, calling the offer “totally unacceptable.” According to reports from The Wall Street Journal, Iran’s…
Newly unsealed note adds attention to Jeffrey Epstein death
(NBC)- A newly unsealed note allegedly written by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is drawing renewed attention to the circumstances surrounding his 2019 death. The handwritten note…
Marco Rubio meets Pope Leo amid tensions over Iran war
(NBC)- Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo at the Vatican on Thursday as the Trump administration works to ease tensions following public disagreements…
Health officials monitor hantavirus cruise ship outbreak
(CNN)- President Donald Trump says he has been briefed on the hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship currently sailing in the Atlantic Ocean. “It’s very much we hope…
Morning Business Report: Court blocks Trump global tariffs as Verizon announces job cuts
(LILAMAX)- A federal trade court has ruled that President Donald Trump did not have the authority to impose a new round of global…
U.S.-Iran tensions continue as optimism grows for possible peace deal
(NBC)- A mixed picture is emerging in the Middle East as new military confrontations unfold alongside growing hopes for a possible agreement between the United States…
