Morning Business Report: TrumpRx expands as fraud concerns and ATM settlement grow

The Trump administration says it is expanding its TrumpRx prescription drug platform by adding more than 600 generic medications.

(LILAMAX)- The Trump administration says it is expanding its TrumpRx prescription drug platform by adding more than 600 generic medications. Officials also announced new features for the site, including tools that connect patients with the lowest-priced pharmacies in their area and home-delivery options for prescriptions. The administration says the platform has already been visited more than 10 million times and…

Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores May 11-15

The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, May 11 and Friday, May 15.

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 Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, May 11 and Friday, May 15. Understanding the scores Scores 69 and below (unsatisfactory): Highlighted in red. Scores 70-99 (satisfactory): Displayed in black. Scores of 100 (perfect):…

John F. Kennedy says campaign strong ahead of Election Day

Lieutenant governor candidate urges voters to head to the polls Tuesday

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – John F. Kennedy says his campaign for lieutenant governor is going well as the race nears the finish line. The longtime state senator says he believes his experience and qualifications make him the strongest candidate in the field. With Election Day set for Tuesday, Kennedy is asking voters for their support as the primary comes to…

Republican candidate Rick Jackson campaigns in Perry ahead of election day

Jackson outlines tax cuts and public safety priorities during campaign stop

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Republican candidate for governor Rick Jackson made a campaign stop in Perry Monday as part of his fly around event ahead of Election Day on Tuesday. Jackson spoke to supporters about his priorities if elected, with a focus on tax cuts. He said he plans to lower property taxes and cut the state income tax in…

Sheriff: Spoofed calls behind recent Houston County school threats

Sheriff Matt Moulton says investigators believe many of the threats are coming from concealed or spoofed phone numbers.

HOCO schools threats (PHOTO: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Deputies investigated a threat Monday morning at Warner Robins High School, leading officials to temporarily move more than 100 students outside the school gym before an all-clear was given. 41NBC spoke with Houston County Sheriff Matt Moulton Monday about these ongoing threats. “We have seen an increase this year, specifically…

‘Serious injury crash’ shuts down I-16 W in Twiggs County

Deputies say the crash involved a semi-truck and several passenger vehicles near the 22 mile marker

Credit: Twiggs County Sheriff’s OfficeTWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Interstate 16 westbound is shut down in Twiggs County after a crash involving a semi-truck and several passenger vehicles, according to the Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office says the crash happened Monday near the 22 mile marker on I-16 westbound. Serious injuries have been reported. Deputies say a Life…

ONLY ON 41NBC: Lt. Gov. Burt Jones summoned for jury duty ahead of Election Day

41NBC was the only television station inside the courtroom Monday and the only station to speak exclusively with Jones outside the courthouse as he fulfilled jury duty obligations just one day before Election Day.

JACKSON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Lt. Gov. Burt Jones spent the day before Georgia’s gubernatorial primary inside a courtroom instead of on the campaign trail. The Trump-endorsed Republican candidate for governor says civic duty comes first before returning to campaign operations ahead of Tuesday’s primary. “We’re going to do our civic duties here, and then whenever they decide they don’t need…

RECALL WATCH LIST: Ice cream, seasoning and children’s stools among products recalled

New safety alerts: Food and children’s furniture recalled across U.S.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Ice Cream, seasoning, noodles and children’s stools: Consumers are being urged to check their homes after a series of new product recalls affecting popular food brands and a children’s furniture item.   Straus Family Creamery recalls ice cream for metal fragments CREDIT: FDA Straus Family Creamery has recalled several flavors of its organic ice cream due…

Trump-backed candidates continue GOP primary winning streak

Another Republican who broke with President Donald Trump has lost a primary election, as Trump continues tightening his grip on the Republican Party.

(NBC)- Another Republican who broke with President Donald Trump has lost a primary election, as Trump continues tightening his grip on the Republican Party. Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy lost his primary race, becoming the latest Republican defeated after openly opposing Trump. “When you participate in democracy, sometimes it doesn’t turn out the way you want it to,” Cassidy said after…

Trump renews pressure on Iran as tensions raise economic concerns

President Donald Trump is once again escalating his rhetoric toward Iran, warning the country that “the clock is ticking” as negotiations to end the conflict appear stalled.

(NBC)- President Donald Trump is once again escalating his rhetoric toward Iran, warning the country that “the clock is ticking” as negotiations to end the conflict appear stalled. In a social media post Friday morning, Trump warned Iran’s leadership to move quickly “or there won’t be anything left of them.” The comments came amid Israeli media reports that Trump spoke…

Fighter jets collide during Idaho air show

A fiery crash during an air show in Idaho left behind a massive burn scar, smoke-filled fields and road closures after two fighter jets collided in mid-air Sunday.

(CNN)- A fiery crash during an air show in Idaho left behind a massive burn scar, smoke-filled fields and road closures after two fighter jets collided in mid-air Sunday. The crash happened about two miles from Mountain Home Air Force Base, roughly 50 miles southeast of Boise. Witnesses described seeing smoke rise into the air moments after the collision. “We…

Morning Business Report: Oil tensions, housing trends and airfare spikes

The United States and Iran remain far apart on a possible agreement to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to President Donald Trump.

(LILAMAX)- The United States and Iran remain far apart on a possible agreement to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to President Donald Trump. Trump said his patience with negotiations is wearing thin as tensions continue rising in the region. The United Arab Emirates also reported a drone strike on a nuclear facility, while reports indicate…

Bibb deputies identify man found unresponsive in motel room

Deputies say the 40-year-old man was found unresponsive inside a motel room Saturday morning.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has identified a man found dead Saturday morning at a Motel 6 on Riverside Parkway. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded just after 11 a.m. to Motel 6 at 105 Riverside Parkway after receiving a report of an unresponsive person. Deputies say they found a 40-year-old man lying…

GMC Prep boys soccer captures 2nd state title in 3 seasons

Georgia Military Academy defeated Atkinson County on Friday night at Upson-Lee High School

GMC Prep captures second state title in three seasons.  THOMASTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Military Academy College Prep boys soccer team took an early lead on Friday night and never looked back as the Bulldogs defeated Atkinson County, 3-1, to capture their second state championship in three seasons. Greyson Robbins got the scoring started less than six minutes into…

500 new jobs planned as Unified Legacy announces $125 million manufacturing facility in Macon

The Georgia-based manufacturing company announced plans for a new facility in Macon-Bibb County focused on defense, aerospace, and industrial production.

Stock image of a worker welding metal inside an industrial manufacturing facilityMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A Georgia manufacturing company plans to expand in Macon with a new $125 million facility and 500 new jobs in Bibb County over the next several years. Unified Legacy said the new manufacturing facility will be built on Barnes Ferry Road in Macon. Gov. Brian Kemp…

Humanitarian Gang Inc. seeks community support for Middle Georgia youth programs

Humanitarian Gang Inc., founded by Victoria Hudson in 2016 and officially recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit since 2022, is currently focused on fundraising efforts to help continue its youth programs and community events.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Middle Georgia nonprofit focused on supporting local youth is asking the community for financial support as it prepares for its largest outreach events of the year. Humanitarian Gang Inc., founded by Victoria Hudson in 2016 and officially recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit since 2022, is currently focused on fundraising efforts to help continue its youth…

Chase after bike robbery leads deputies onto elementary school campus

Deputies say the suspect discarded a stolen firearm during the chase near Ingram-Pye Elementary School.

Timothy Black (Credit: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An 18-year-old has been arrested after deputies say he robbed someone at gunpoint Friday afternoon and led deputies on a foot chase near an elementary school. According to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release, the robbery happened just before 1:30 p.m. on Second Street near Ash Street. Deputies say…

Georgia lawmakers react to special session on redistricting

Some lawmakers support keeping current district maps, while others say redistricting clarity is important for voters in Middle Georgia

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has called a special session of the Georgia General Assembly, putting redistricting back on the table. Lawmakers are expected to consider new district maps for Congress and the state legislature. However, any changes would not take effect until 2028. State Representative Dale Washburn, who represents District 144, says he is satisfied with…

Piedmont doctor gives heart health tips for women

A new survey from the American Heart Association projects that by 2050, nearly 60% of women could have high blood pressure, while stroke prevalence among women is expected to rise to 14 percent.

Piedmont heart health awareness (PHOTO: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new survey from The American Heart Association projects that by 2050, nearly 60 percent of women could have high blood pressure, while stroke prevalence among women is expected to rise to 14 percent.   More than 59% of women will in the U.S. will have high blood pressure, up…

Prosecutors: Longtime Bibb County cocaine dealer gets 20-year sentence

Prosecutors say firearms, cocaine and drug packaging materials were recovered during a search of the man’s home.

Credit: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Bibb County man described by prosecutors as a longtime cocaine dealer has been sentenced to 20 years, with the first 10 in prison, after pleading guilty to drug and firearm charges, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office. The DA’s office said in a news release Friday that Deandre…

GSP investigating deadly Dodge County crash

Investigators say a GMC Sierra crossed into oncoming traffic and collided with a Dodge Ram.

DODGE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A person was killed in a head-on crash Thursday morning in Dodge County, according to the Georgia State Patrol. GSP says troopers were called around 7:24 a.m. to Middle Ground Church Road near Plainfield Road to investigate a two-vehicle crash. Investigators say a GMC Sierra traveling south crossed into the northbound lane and collided head-on…

Trump wraps up China summit

President Donald Trump received a ceremonial send-off from China Friday morning as he wrapped up a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

(NBC)- President Donald Trump received a ceremonial send-off from China Friday morning as he wrapped up a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping that combined diplomacy, trade discussions and growing geopolitical tensions. “We’ve made some fantastic trade deals, great for both countries,” Trump said. “He’s a man I respect greatly. Become really a friend.” While the summit did not produce…

Morning Business Report: Markets rise as Kevin Warsh takes over Fed and Boeing lands China deal

Markets moved higher Thursday, helped by optimism surrounding the latest U.S.-China trade summit.

(LILAMAX)- Kevin Warsh is set to be sworn in Friday as the new chair of the Federal Reserve as investors continue closely watching inflation and global economic developments. Markets moved higher Thursday, helped by optimism surrounding the latest U.S.-China trade summit involving President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. One major outcome from the summit was an agreement for…

Richard Glossip released after decades on death row

For the first time since the Clinton administration, Richard Glossip is no longer behind bars.

(CNN)- For the first time since the Clinton administration, Richard Glossip is no longer behind bars. “I’m just thankful for my wife and my attorneys and just happy, just really happy,” Glossip said after being released on bond Thursday. The 63-year-old was convicted in 1998 for his role in the killing of Oklahoma City motel owner Barry Van Treese. Another…