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Severe storms bring flooding and lightning across eastern U.S.

Severe weather continued impacting large portions of the Northeast and South this week, bringing flooding, lightning strikes, extreme heat and travel disruptions.

May 21, 2026

Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Severe weather continued impacting large portions of the Northeast and South this week, bringing flooding, lightning strikes, extreme heat and travel disruptions. In Brookline, Massachusetts, a home was struck by lightning as strong storms moved through the Boston area. “And then there was this loud, like ‘pow,’” resident Reece Whiton said. “It sounded almost like a gunshot.” In New…

FPD Baseball gearing up for state semis this Friday

The Vikings are trying to reach the state championship series for a third straight season as they host Athens Christian on Friday.

May 21, 2026

Rob Schiff,

FPD Baseball MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The FPD baseball team has reached the state championship series in back-to-back seasons, and the Vikings are hoping the third time is the charm in 2026. In order for the boys to punch their ticket to the state final for a third straight season, FPD needs to get past Athens Christian this Friday afternoon…

41 Skyview Camera Network camera at Volume Chevrolet in Forsyth at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2026

UPDATE: Cleanup complete after crash on I-75 southbound in Monroe County

Georgia 511 says two southbound lanes near Rumble Road remain blocked following the crash.

May 20, 2026

Tucker Sargent,

41 Skyview Camera Network camera at Volume Chevrolet in Forsyth at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2026UPDATE: The cleanup is complete and all lanes are back open, according to 511ga.org. ORIGINAL STORY: MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Traffic is backing up on Interstate 75 southbound in Monroe County after an overturned vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon near Rumble Road. According…

Deputies: Head-on crash involving school bus sends 3 to hospital

Deputies say none of the injured were students and all three people taken to the hospital were listed in stable condition.

May 20, 2026

Tucker Sargent,

FileMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Three people were hospitalized after a crash involving a Bibb County school bus and a pickup truck Wednesday afternoon on Heath Road, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office says the head-on crash, involving a Ford F-150 and a Bibb County school bus, happened at the intersection of Heath Road and Heathwood Road….

41NBC Memorial Blood Drive returns to Middle Georgia

The blood drive will take place May 25 through May 29 at multiple locations across Middle Georgia, including Macon, Warner Robins, Gray, Centerville, Milledgeville and Dublin

May 20, 2026

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — 41NBC and the American Red Cross are encouraging people in Middle Georgia to donate blood during the 14th annual 41NBC Memorial Blood Drive ahead of the Memorial Day holiday. Blood drives will be held across Middle Georgia from May 25 through May 29 in Warner Robins, Gray, Macon, Centerville, Milledgeville and Dublin. May 25: 10 a.m….

Senior center helping Byron residents stay active and connected

Organizers say the center helps older adults stay socially engaged while building friendships and community connections.

May 20, 2026

Bre'Anna Sheffield,

Byron senior center (PHOTO: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Byron senior center is working to combat senior isolation by giving older adults a place to connect, build friendships and stay active in the community. Senior isolation is dangerous because it triggers physical and mental declines. That’s why Byron opened its senior center in 2023, where local seniors can come, make friends and…

41NBC blood drive with Red Cross returns as donors highlight why they give

Macon donors share personal and powerful reasons for giving blood ahead of Memorial Day week drive

May 20, 2026

Gena Tripp,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two local donors are sharing why they continue to give blood, hoping their stories will inspire others to do the same. For Bonnie Hopkins, giving blood is something that started early and simply stuck. “It all started in high school,” Hopkins said. “I think I was 16 or 17 here in Macon at Central High School,…

Middle Georgia business news and economic development

GEORGIA BUSINESS FOCUS: Summer program access, building dedication, scam warnings

Rising costs, community recognition and consumer protection.

May 20, 2026

Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Financial pressures are affecting Georgia families and the local economy. From the high costs keeping kids out of summer programs to rising gas prices, we’ll break down what these trends mean for your wallet. Summer learning out of reach for many Georgia families A new study by the Afterschool Alliance reveals that three in five Georgia…

Trump-backed candidates score major GOP primary victories

President Donald Trump added another win to his growing list of Republican rivals pushed out of office.

May 20, 2026

Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- President Donald Trump added another win to his growing list of Republican rivals pushed out of office after his endorsed challenger, Ed Gallrein, was projected to defeat longtime Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie. Massie, a seven-term congressman from Kentucky, defended his willingness to oppose Republican leadership and the White House on key issues. “If the legislative branch always votes with…

Southern California wildfires continue spreading as other regions battle storms and heat

Evacuation orders and warnings remained in effect Tuesday as multiple wildfires continued burning across Southern California.

May 20, 2026

Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Evacuation orders and warnings remained in effect Tuesday as multiple wildfires continued burning across Southern California. “It was surreal, to be honest,” Sandy Fire evacuee Mia Luv said. “I’ve never had it so close to home.” The Sandy Fire in Simi Valley, northwest of Los Angeles, started Monday as a fast-moving brush fire. According to Cal Fire, the wildfire…

Garrett-Boyd wins another term on Bibb school board

Unofficial results show Garrett-Boyd earned about 56% of the vote in the four-candidate race.

May 19, 2026

Tucker Sargent,

Credit: Lisa Garrett-Boyd for Bibb BOE/FacebookMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Incumbent Lisa Garrett-Boyd won reelection Tuesday in the Bibb County Board of Education At-Large Post 8 race, according to unofficial election results provided by Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections. With 31 precincts reporting, Lisa Garrett-Boyd received 14,677 votes, or 55.79% of the vote. Nola McFadden was second with 4,591 votes (17.45%),…

Gary Bechtel wins re-election as Macon Water Authority Chairman

Bechtel says he will continue ongoing projects and focus on safe, clean water and economic development across Bibb County.

May 19, 2026

Gena Tripp,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Incumbent Gary Bechtel has won re-election as chairman of the Macon Water Authority, securing another term in office. Bechtel secured 55.14% of the vote in his race against challenger Desmond Brown, according to unofficial results. Bechtel’s victory keeps him in a leadership role overseeing the authority, which is responsible for providing water services across Bibb County. Following…

Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller proposes $221M budget with no tax increase

Public safety would receive 57% of funding as leaders aim to keep property tax rates steady in Macon-Bibb County

May 19, 2026

Gena Tripp,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mayor Lester Miller is proposing a new budget for fiscal year 2027 that prioritizes public safety while keeping taxes steady. The mayor presented a proposed budget of approximately $221 million on Tuesday. The plan includes increases in several key areas but does not raise the millage rate. County leaders are aiming to keep the millage rate…

Piedmont Shares Tips, Resources During Mental Health Awareness Month

Piedmont Macon doctor discusses importance of Mental Health Awareness Month

“Mental Health Awareness Month is so important because we're trying to break and challenge the stigma surrounding mental health,” said Dr. Robyn Cotney with Piedmont Macon Behavioral Health.

May 19, 2026

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mental Health Awareness Month aims to break the stigma surrounding mental health and encourage people to seek help and support when they are struggling, according to a Macon behavioral health expert. “Mental Health Awareness Month is so important because we’re trying to break and challenge the stigma surrounding mental health,” said Dr. Robyn Cotney with Piedmont…

Amy Morton wins Bibb BOE Post 7 at-large race

Morton received 14,998 votes in the race (56.79%). Kerry Hatcher received 11,410 votes.

May 19, 2026

Monica Diaz-Meek,

Courtesy: mortonforschools.org MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Amy Morton won the Bibb County Board of Education Post 7 at-large race Tuesday night, according to unofficial election results. Morton received 14,998 votes in the race (56.79%). Kerry Hatcher received 11,410 votes. “The school board must be fiscally responsible, and that means looking at the budget with great detail, to make sure that…

Veto Sparks Preservation Concerns For Historic Preservations

Georgia preservation leaders react to Kemp veto of historic tax credit bill

Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation President and CEO Wright Mitchell says the veto will stall economic revitalization and historic preservation efforts across Georgia.

May 19, 2026

Bre'Anna Sheffield,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Historic preservation leaders across Georgia say Governor Brian Kemp’s veto of House Bill 376 could slow revitalization projects and leave historic buildings vacant across the state. One week ago, Kemp vetoed House Bill 376, a legislative measure that would have expanded the state’s historic rehabilitation tax credit program by doubling the annual cap on credits from…

Ed DeFore, fixture in Macon politics for decades, dies

DeFore served nearly 45 years in public office and was the only official in city history to serve simultaneously on the Macon City Council and Bibb County School Board.

May 19, 2026

Tucker Sargent,

Ed DeFore (41NBC File: 2014)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Former longtime Macon commissioner Ed DeFore has died at 94. Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones says DeFore died on Tuesday around 3:45 surrounded by his family at a personal care home. He called him one of his mentors and said he was “completely heartbroken.” “He was a ringleader for this city,” Jones said….

Middle Georgia titleholders set sights on Miss Georgia crown

Nine Middle Georgia representatives will compete for the titles of Miss Georgia and Miss Georgia's Teen in Columbus later this month.

May 19, 2026

Austin Slocumb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia pageant title holders are preparing to compete in the upcoming Miss Georgia and Miss Georgia’s Teen competition June 17-20 in Columbus. The Middle Georgia representatives will compete for both titles June 17-20 in Columbus. They attended a media event at the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame on Tuesday. Among those competing is Miss Central…

New historical marker in Milledgeville highlights Georgia State Prison Farm

Marker at Walter B. Williams Park shares complex history of Georgia’s prison system

May 19, 2026

Gena Tripp,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new historical marker is now in place in Milledgeville that highlights a complex part of Georgia’s past. The Georgia Historical Society unveiled the marker at Walter B. Williams Park Tuesday, recognizing the history of the Georgia State Prison Farm. Program Manager Breana James says the history behind the site is significant, even as it reflects…

UPDATE: More prison sentences handed down in Macon drug ring case

Federal prosecutors say three additional defendants have now been sentenced in the large-scale cocaine trafficking investigation.

May 19, 2026

Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (5/19/26): Three more defendants tied to the federal “Operation Mobile Order” drug trafficking investigation have now been sentenced to prison, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia. Federal prosecutors say 52-year-old Roosevelt Cole of Macon was sentenced to 170 months in prison, 50-year-old Marvin Huff of Macon was sentenced to 125 months in prison…

Two inmates die days apart at McRae women’s prison

Corrections officials say both deaths remain under investigation and no signs of foul play were reported.

May 19, 2026

Tucker Sargent,

MCRAE-HELENA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Department of Corrections confirms two inmates at McRae Women’s Facility died within days of each other this month. According to the Georgia Department of Corrections, inmate Shannon Rush died at the prison on Saturday, May 16. Officials say the cause of death remains undetermined. GDC officials say there were no reports of an altercation…

Trump targets Thomas Massie in costly Kentucky GOP primary

President Donald Trump faces a major political test Tuesday as he continues efforts to unseat Republicans who have publicly broken with him.

May 19, 2026

Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- President Donald Trump faces a major political test Tuesday as he continues efforts to unseat Republicans who have publicly broken with him. One of the president’s biggest targets is Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie, who is facing what has become the most expensive House primary race in U.S. history. “It’s great to be here,” Massie told supporters on the campaign…

Deadly shooting at San Diego Islamic center investigated as hate crime

Police and SWAT teams rushed to the Islamic Center of San Diego Monday morning after a deadly shooting left multiple people dead and sent worshippers running for safety.

May 19, 2026

Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- Police and SWAT teams rushed to the Islamic Center of San Diego Monday morning after a deadly shooting left multiple people dead and sent worshippers running for safety. Authorities said officers responded around 11:43 a.m. following reports of multiple victims and active shooters at the scene. “Within four minutes officers arrived on scene and observed immediately three deceased what…

Southern California wildfire forces evacuations in Simi Valley

Residents in parts of Southern California were forced to evacuate Monday after a fast-moving wildfire broke out in Simi Valley and surrounding communities.

May 19, 2026

Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Residents in parts of Southern California were forced to evacuate Monday after a fast-moving wildfire broke out in Simi Valley and surrounding communities. “I was getting ready to go out to work and, you know, just a lot of smoke,” evacuated resident Mike Clark said. Clark said he quickly gathered his family’s pets and helped his wife evacuate safely….

Severe weather continued impacting large portions of the Northeast and South this week, bringing flooding, lightning strikes, extreme heat and travel disruptions.

The Vikings are trying to reach the state championship series for a third straight season as they host Athens Christian on Friday.

Georgia 511 says two southbound lanes near Rumble Road remain blocked following the crash.

Deputies say none of the injured were students and all three people taken to the hospital were listed in stable condition.

The blood drive will take place May 25 through May 29 at multiple locations across Middle Georgia, including Macon, Warner Robins, Gray, Centerville, Milledgeville and Dublin

Organizers say the center helps older adults stay socially engaged while building friendships and community connections.

Macon donors share personal and powerful reasons for giving blood ahead of Memorial Day week drive

Rising costs, community recognition and consumer protection.

President Donald Trump added another win to his growing list of Republican rivals pushed out of office.

Evacuation orders and warnings remained in effect Tuesday as multiple wildfires continued burning across Southern California.

Unofficial results show Garrett-Boyd earned about 56% of the vote in the four-candidate race.

Bechtel says he will continue ongoing projects and focus on safe, clean water and economic development across Bibb County.

Public safety would receive 57% of funding as leaders aim to keep property tax rates steady in Macon-Bibb County

“Mental Health Awareness Month is so important because we're trying to break and challenge the stigma surrounding mental health,” said Dr. Robyn Cotney with Piedmont Macon Behavioral Health.

Morton received 14,998 votes in the race (56.79%). Kerry Hatcher received 11,410 votes.

Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation President and CEO Wright Mitchell says the veto will stall economic revitalization and historic preservation efforts across Georgia.

DeFore served nearly 45 years in public office and was the only official in city history to serve simultaneously on the Macon City Council and Bibb County School Board.

Nine Middle Georgia representatives will compete for the titles of Miss Georgia and Miss Georgia's Teen in Columbus later this month.

Marker at Walter B. Williams Park shares complex history of Georgia’s prison system

Federal prosecutors say three additional defendants have now been sentenced in the large-scale cocaine trafficking investigation.

Corrections officials say both deaths remain under investigation and no signs of foul play were reported.

President Donald Trump faces a major political test Tuesday as he continues efforts to unseat Republicans who have publicly broken with him.

Police and SWAT teams rushed to the Islamic Center of San Diego Monday morning after a deadly shooting left multiple people dead and sent worshippers running for safety.

Residents in parts of Southern California were forced to evacuate Monday after a fast-moving wildfire broke out in Simi Valley and surrounding communities.

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