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One more cold start before a nice warm-up
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - We are under a Freeze Warning until 10 AM. We will see some increased cloud cover across the area today as wrap around moisture from the low center over the Mid-Atlantic states moves off the eastern…
38 arrests made during Twiggs County's 'Operation Wrong Exit'
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Dozens of arrests were made during a weekend DUI enforcement operation in Twiggs CountY. In a news release Tuesday, the sheriff's office said "Operation Wrong Exit" was held on March 13 and 14 with the goal…
Cooke leads in District 5 special election, runoff still possible
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Andrea Cooke is leading in the special election for the Macon-Bibb County Commission District 5 seat, but a runoff remains possible as provisional ballots are still being reviewed. According to Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections Supervisor…
Bibb County deputy charged with incest, cruelty to children
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office deputy and his wife have been arrested on multiple charges following an investigation by the Jones County Sheriff’s Office. According to a Jones County Sheriff's Office Facebook post Tuesday, its investigators,…
BBB warns Middle Georgia residents about contractor scams after storms
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Better Business Bureau of Central Georgia is urging the public to exercise caution when hiring a contractor to repair damages following recent…
EF-0 tornado confirmed in Macon Monday morning
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Monday morning's severe storms brought an EF-0 tornado through parts of North Macon. The tornado first touched down just to the north of Vista Circle…
Chilly conditions continue Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will still be close to 15 degrees below average Wednesday afternoon. This Evening The coldest night of the week is expected overnight tonight into tomorrow. A few clouds will move in through the overnight hours…
Macon-Bibb County Fire Department celebrates arrival of 8 new fire engines
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb County Fire department officially welcomed eight new fire engines into service during a traditional push-in ceremony on Tuesday. The new engines will be placed into service at stations 5, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15,…
Daybreak raises more than $322,000 during annual Sleepout
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Daybreak has announced the total raised during its annual Sleepout event, revealing that the organization brought in $322,663 to support its efforts. Leaders with…
Salvation Army provides meals to Marshallville residents after tornado damage
MARSHALVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Salvation Army assisted residents in Marshallville after an EF2 tornado caused significant damage early Thursday morning. According to the National Weather Service,…
Crimestoppers seeking a man wanted for rape and traffic charges
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Crimestoppers works with local law enforcement agencies and media partners across the region, offering anonymous tips and potential cash rewards for information that…
Cuts, closures, tax increase: Bibb County Schools face tough budget decisions
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County Board of Education is beginning early planning for its Fiscal Year 2027 budget, with district leaders outlining financial challenges tied to declining enrollment and rising costs. According to a meeting summary from the school…
Polls open for Bibb County Commission District 5 special election
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Voters in Bibb County’s Commission District 5 are heading to the polls today (Tuesday, March 17) for a special election to fill a vacant seat on the county commission. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores March 9-13
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…
Winter's grip lasts another day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A strong front has passed the region and in its wake, we have freezing temperatures. A Freeze Warning is in effect until 10 AM this morning. Most reporting stations will start with lows in the upper…
Deputies: High-speed chase during Twiggs County DUI checkpoint ends with armed felon’s arrest
TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A high-speed chase during a DUI checkpoint operation in Twiggs County ended with the arrest of an armed convicted felon Saturday night, according to the Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office. In a Facebook post Monday, deputies…
Storms leave damage in Baldwin and Bibb Counties
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Storms and tornado warnings moved through Middle Georgia Monday morning, leaving damage in several areas including Baldwin County and Macon. In Baldwin County, a…
Sub-freezing temperatures return overnight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The powerful cold front responsible for severe storms this morning will drop temperatures below freezing by tomorrow morning. This Evening and Overnight Temperatures are already dropping around Middle Georgia thanks to powerful northwesterly winds. Gusts will…
Pedestrian killed in early morning crash on Hawkinsville Road
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - According to deputies, the incident happened around 5:21 a.m. along Hawkinsville Road near the intersection of Avondale Mill Road. Authorities say a driver traveling south struck a 43-year-old man riding a bicycle in the outside lane.…
38 arrests made during Twiggs County's 'Operation Wrong Exit'
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Dozens of arrests were made during a weekend DUI enforcement operation in Twiggs CountY. In a news release Tuesday, the sheriff's office said "Operation Wrong Exit" was held on March 13 and 14 with the goal…
Cooke leads in District 5 special election, runoff still possible
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Andrea Cooke is leading in the special election for the Macon-Bibb County Commission District 5 seat, but a runoff remains possible as provisional ballots are still being reviewed. According to Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections Supervisor…
Bibb County deputy charged with incest, cruelty to children
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office deputy and his wife have been arrested on multiple charges following an investigation by the Jones County Sheriff’s Office. According to a Jones County Sheriff's Office Facebook post Tuesday, its investigators,…
BBB warns Middle Georgia residents about contractor scams after storms
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Better Business Bureau of Central Georgia is urging the public to exercise caution when hiring a contractor to repair damages following recent…
EF-0 tornado confirmed in Macon Monday morning
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Monday morning's severe storms brought an EF-0 tornado through parts of North Macon. The tornado first touched down just to the north of Vista Circle…
Chilly conditions continue Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will still be close to 15 degrees below average Wednesday afternoon. This Evening The coldest night of the week is expected overnight tonight into tomorrow. A few clouds will move in through the overnight hours…
Macon-Bibb County Fire Department celebrates arrival of 8 new fire engines
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb County Fire department officially welcomed eight new fire engines into service during a traditional push-in ceremony on Tuesday. The new engines will be placed into service at stations 5, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15,…
Daybreak raises more than $322,000 during annual Sleepout
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Daybreak has announced the total raised during its annual Sleepout event, revealing that the organization brought in $322,663 to support its efforts. Leaders with…
Salvation Army provides meals to Marshallville residents after tornado damage
MARSHALVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Salvation Army assisted residents in Marshallville after an EF2 tornado caused significant damage early Thursday morning. According to the National Weather Service,…
Cuts, closures, tax increase: Bibb County Schools face tough budget decisions
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County Board of Education is beginning early planning for its Fiscal Year 2027 budget, with district leaders outlining financial challenges tied to declining enrollment and rising costs. According to a meeting summary from the school…
Polls open for Bibb County Commission District 5 special election
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Voters in Bibb County’s Commission District 5 are heading to the polls today (Tuesday, March 17) for a special election to fill a vacant seat on the county commission. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to…
Deputies: High-speed chase during Twiggs County DUI checkpoint ends with armed felon’s arrest
TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A high-speed chase during a DUI checkpoint operation in Twiggs County ended with the arrest of an armed convicted felon Saturday night, according to the Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office. In a Facebook post Monday, deputies…
Storms leave damage in Baldwin and Bibb Counties
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Storms and tornado warnings moved through Middle Georgia Monday morning, leaving damage in several areas including Baldwin County and Macon. In Baldwin County, a…
Sub-freezing temperatures return overnight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The powerful cold front responsible for severe storms this morning will drop temperatures below freezing by tomorrow morning. This Evening and Overnight Temperatures are already dropping around Middle Georgia thanks to powerful northwesterly winds. Gusts will…
Gavin Adcock to perform at Atrium Health Amphitheater in Macon this fall
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Country music artist Gavin Adcock will bring his "The Day I Hang It Up Tour 2026" to the Atrium Health…
GSP: One person dead after weekend crash at Houston County intersection
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One person died after a two-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon at a Houston County intersection, according to the Georgia State Patrol. In…
Storm damage reported across Bibb and Baldwin counties after storms
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Crews across parts of Middle Georgia responded Monday morning to storm damage, including fallen trees, blocked roads, and…
Long TSA lines reported at Atlanta airport amid federal shutdown
ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN)- Long security lines were reported at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Sunday and Monday as staffing shortages affected screening checkpoints. Video from the airport showed travelers waiting in extended lines to pass through security. According to…
Georgia's American Journey: Mercer’s Baptist roots show how faith shaped education in early Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mercer University’s history reflects the powerful role faith played in shaping education and leadership in early Georgia. Founded…
Georgia Business Focus: BBB issues scam alert, Duck Donuts plans second Middle Georgia location
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Better Business Bureau issues a new alert on traffic citation scams, Duck Donuts is opening a second location in middle Georgia soon and the state of Georgia makes history. Georgia surpasses $60 billion in exports, sets historic…
NBA shuts down Hawks’ Magic City Night promotion scheduled for March 16
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT)— The Atlanta Hawks confirmed Monday the NBA has canceled the team’s planned "Magic City Night" promotion scheduled for the March 16 game at State Farm Arena. In a statement, the Hawks said they were disappointed by the league's…
Georgia bill would create state depository for gold and silver
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A bill moving through the Georgia legislature could create a new way for people to store and use gold and silver. Senate…
North Hall High School teacher killed in incident outside home; former student charged
(CNN)- Students and community members are mourning the loss of a beloved North Hall High School teacher and golf coach following a tragic…
Candidates qualify for Georgia Senate races affecting Middle Georgia voters
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Candidates have qualified for several Georgia State Senate races that will appear on the May 19 primary ballot affecting Middle Georgia voters. The races include districts covering Bibb County, Houston County, Baldwin County, and surrounding areas. Voters will…
Candidates qualify for Georgia House races affecting Middle Georgia voters
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Candidates have qualified for several Georgia House of Representatives races that will appear on the May 19 primary ballot affecting Middle Georgia voters. The races include districts covering Bibb County, Houston County, Baldwin County, Laurens County,…
Candidates qualify for congressional races affecting Middle Georgia voters
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Candidates have qualified for several congressional races that will appear on the May 19 primary ballot affecting Middle Georgia voters. The races include Georgia’s 2nd, 8th, 10th, and 12th congressional districts. Voters will choose party nominees during…
Georgia primary ballot set: Here’s who is running for governor, Senate, and other Middle Georgia races
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- More than 70 candidates have qualified for Georgia’s May 19 primary election, setting the ballot for races ranging from governor and U.S. Senate to congressional, legislative, and judicial contests affecting Middle Georgia voters. What voters need to…
Georgia's American Journey: Georgia’s many constitutions tell the story of power and change
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One of the clearest ways to see that evolution is through Georgia’s constitutions. Since the American Revolution, Georgia has…
State Rep. Miriam Paris (D) highlights legislative priorities and International Women’s Day Ceremony at Georgia State Capitol
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - State Rep. Miriam Paris (D), who represents District 142 in Macon, serves on several committees…
Georgia school shooting suspect’s father convicted of second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter
WINDER, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia man whose teenage son is accused of killing two students and two teachers at a high school was convicted of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter Tuesday. Colin Gray also was found guilty of all other charges…
Burial site of free and enslaved people of color confirmed beneath Whitefield Square in Savannah
(CNN)- On February 20, archeologist Daniel Elliot confirmed a burial site that operated from 1763 to 1844 for free and enslaved…
Former Macon-Bibb leader Seth Clark suspends lieutenant governor campaign
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Former Macon-Bibb County Mayor Pro Tempore Seth Clark announced Friday he is suspending his campaign for Georgia lieutenant governor, citing personal circumstances and family priorities. In a news release, Clark said “personal circumstances have shifted in…
Macon native and retired brigadier general Jonathan McColumn launches bid for U.S. Senate
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Jonathan McColumn, a Macon native born in October 1964, served 35 years in the U.S. Army and retired as…
Georgia business focus: Kroger breaks ground, Bearfoot Tavern expands, Bibb County Schools hosts job fair
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here’s a look at the stories making headlines across Georgia this week, from major business expansions and new job opportunities…
Former University of Tennessee Football Coach Derek Dooley Enters Georgia’s High-Stakes U.S. Senate Race
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Born and raised in Athens, Georgia, Dooley is the son of legendary University of Georgia head coach Vince…
Morning Business Report: TSA shortages, Lululemon outlook, Oscars ratings and car reliability report
(LILAMAX)- A growing number of TSA agents are calling out of work as the government funding fight continues to impact airport operations across…
Early heat wave hits California and West as Midwest, East recover from winter storm damage
(CNN)- A dramatic swing in weather is gripping the United States, as parts of the West face an unusually early and…
U.S. strikes Iranian missile sites near Strait of Hormuz as tensions escalate, Trump defends action
(NBC)- Air raid sirens echoing across Israel underscore the rising toll of the escalating conflict, as a deadly missile strike hit…
Old Dominion University shooting leaves gunman dead, two ROTC members critically injured
By JONATHAN MATTISE and OLIVIA DIAZ Associated Press A gunman is dead and two people are hurt after a shooting at Old Dominion University on Thursday morning, the Virginia school said. Shooting reported inside business school building ODU said a…
Armed man rams vehicle into Michigan synagogue, suspect dead
By COREY WILLIAMS Associated Press WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. (AP) — Man armed with a rifle rammed vehicle into Michigan synagogue and was fatally shot by security, AP source says. WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. (AP) — Police are responding to reports of…
U.S. casualties mount as fighting with Iran intensifies
(NBC)- The human toll of the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran is becoming clearer as new figures from the Pentagon reveal mounting casualties among American…
Morning Business Report: Global oil reserve release proposed as markets watch Iran conflict and rising fuel costs
(LILAMAX)- According to reports, member countries are expected to decide whether to release emergency oil stockpiles in an effort…
Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee accused of murder, prosecutors say he used ChatGPT to plan cover-up
(NBC)- Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee is back in the spotlight, this time inside a Tennessee courtroom where prosecutors say…
The Latest: About 140 US troops injured, 8 severely, so far in Iran war, Pentagon says
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday would be the most intense day yet of U.S. strikes inside Iran. The Islamic Republic, its firepower diminished, vowed to fight on. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war’s aim is a popular overthrow of Iran’s government, and…
Long TSA lines frustrate travelers as partial DHS shutdown strains airport security
(NBC)- Across the country, passengers are facing long, slow-moving TSA lines as a partial Department of Homeland Security shutdown continues to impact staffing. At…
Seventh U.S. service member killed in Iran war returns home as Trump says conflict may soon end
(NBC)- The seventh American service member killed in the war with Iran has returned home. Vice President J.D. Vance…
Morning Business Report: Trump says Iran war nearing completion as markets swing and new economic trends emerge
(LILAMAX)- President Donald Trump is signaling the war with Iran may soon be coming to an end. In a…
Gas prices surge across U.S. as war with Iran pushes oil markets higher
(CNN)- Drivers across the United States are feeling the pain at the pump as gas prices spike amid the ongoing U.S.–Israeli war with…
Seventh U.S. service member dies as Iran conflict escalates; oil prices surge past $100
(NBC)- The United States is mourning the loss of a seventh American service member as fighting between the U.S., Israel, and Iran…
FBI investigates possible terrorism after suspected explosive devices found near NYC mayor’s residence
(NBC)- Federal investigators are looking into possible terrorism connections after two suspects were arrested with what authorities say were improvised explosive devices outside…
Morning Business Report: Oil prices surge above $100 as stocks fall; used car prices and home sales also rising
(LILAMAX)- Oil prices are surging and stocks are falling as global markets react to escalating tensions in…
Today in History: March 7, ‘Bloody Sunday’ in Selma for civil rights movement
Today is Saturday, March 7, the 66th day of 2026. There are 299 days left in the year. Today in history: On March 7, 1965, a march by over 500 civil rights demonstrators was violently broken up at the Edmund…
Morning Business Report: Oil prices surge above $80 as markets fall, Gap sales miss, and Walmart helmet recall announced
(LILAMAX)- Oil prices surged and stock markets fell as global tensions disrupted energy markets, while a major retailer reported weather-related…
