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Kemp calls special session on Georgia voting maps and election system

Governor Brian Kemp says Georgia lawmakers will return under the Gold Dome next month for a special legislative session focused on two major election issues.

May 15, 2026

Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Governor Brian Kemp says Georgia lawmakers will return under the Gold Dome next month for a special legislative session focused on two major election issues. “Listen, we’re going to have to redraw the maps,” Kemp said. “It was not a matter of if, but when.” The special session is scheduled to begin June 17, one day after Georgia’s primary…

Warner Robins hosts ‘Night of Blue Lights’ honoring police

The Food Truck Roundup event brings community together to support local law enforcement.

May 14, 2026

Gena Tripp,

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 special focus on honoring local law enforcement. This month’s event, called “WRPD Strong: Night of Blue Lights,” recognized officers and public safety personnel during Police Week. Families gathered to enjoy a variety of…

Boys And Girls Club Of Middle Georgia Goes Solar At New Buck Melton Center

Boys and Girls Club of Central Georgia goes solar at new Buck Melton Center

162 solar panels installed at no capital cost to the nonprofit significantly cut energy expenses

May 14, 2026

Austin Slocumb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Boys and Girls Club of Central Georgia is getting a major boost in sustainability, with 162 solar panels now covering the roof of the new Buck Melton Center. The installation, carried out by Cherry Street Energy, is expected to drastically reduce energy costs for the nonprofit. As Georgia temperatures rise and electricity costs increase, the…

Houston County detention employee jailed on sexual assault charge

Records show the employee is accused of sexual assault and violation of oath by a public officer.

May 14, 2026

Tucker Sargent,

Latasha Ross (Credit: Houston County Sheriff’s Office)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 to records obtained by 41NBC. Jail records provided by the Houston County Sheriff’s Office identify the employee as 41-year-old Latasha Westberry Ross of Montezuma. According to the…

More than 40 Middle Georgia restaurants join United We Dine fundraiser

United Way event encourages dining out to support people experiencing homelessness

May 14, 2026

Gena Tripp,

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 Georgia is hosting “United We Dine for Brookdale,” a day-long event where local businesses donate a portion of their sales to the Brookdale Resource Center. The center provides resources and support to help individuals and…

RECALL WATCH LIST: Eczema cream, chocolate bars and more pulled over safety concerns

Manufacturers urge consumers to check for contaminated or faulty products, here’s what’s been recalled and how to protect your family and pets.

May 14, 2026

Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A growing list of product recalls is urging consumers to check their shelves for potentially contaminated or faulty items. From eczema cream to chocolate bars, pet food, and electric kettles, here are the latest recalls and how you can protect your household. MG217 Eczema Cream recalled due to bacterial contamination Consumers who use MG217 Eczema Cream…

Trump meets with Xi in China amid trade and Iran tensions

President Donald Trump was welcomed with fanfare in China during a closely watched visit centered on trade, technology and growing tensions in the Middle East.

May 14, 2026

Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- President Donald Trump was welcomed with fanfare in China during a closely watched visit centered on trade, technology and growing tensions in the Middle East. During the trip, Trump inspected a military honor guard, toured cultural sites and praised Chinese President Xi Jinping. “You’re a great leader,” Trump said. “Sometimes people don’t like me saying it, but I say…

Eleven passengers rescued after plane crash-lands in Atlantic Ocean

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.

May 14, 2026

Keenan Gibson,

(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. “It’s just another day of work, another day of training,” Air Force Pararescue Captain Rory Whipple said. “But this time, instead of training, it was real world.” According to the FAA, the Beechcraft…

Keisha Lance Bottoms vows to fight maps she says weaken Black voting power during Fort Valley campaign stop

Bottoms made the comments Thursday during a stop in Fort Valley as part of her statewide “Our Rights, Our Future” get-out-the-vote tour. The event was held at Usher's Temple CME Church.

May 14, 2026

Tyrik Wynn,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms says she is prepared to use veto power and legal action to fight any political maps she believes weaken Black voting power in Georgia. During an interview with 41NBC’s Tyrik Wynn, Bottoms was asked how far she is willing to go politically and legally to stop maps she believes…

Morning Business Report: Trump meets with China’s Xi as markets hit new highs

Trade discussions are taking center stage as President Donald Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a high-stakes visit to China.

May 14, 2026

Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Trade discussions are taking center stage as President Donald Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a high-stakes visit to China. A number of CEOs from some of America’s largest companies are also accompanying the president on the trip. According to Bloomberg, President Xi told Trump that China would open its markets further to U.S. goods. Meanwhile, rising…

BS Report: Remembering Ted Turner and Bobby Cox

May 13, 2026

David Tufts, Bill Shanks,

It was quite unbelievable that last week, Ted Turner and Bobby Cox died three days apart. Now, both men were in their 80s. Both were in failing health, so it was not a surprise. But still, the fact that two men who were that tied together in the history of the Atlanta Braves died that close together was truly incredible….

Macon-Bibb expands Good Neighbors program into Payne City

County leaders say the effort is designed to strengthen neighborhoods and connect residents with local resources.

May 13, 2026

Austin Slocumb,

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 lifelong Macon resident Jerry Battle. The program’s mission is to educate Macon residents on how to best utilize the city’s existing resources while building stronger connections between neighbors, local initiatives, and city…

Atrium doctor warns women about overlooked stroke symptoms

“We always talk about breast cancer, but when you look around, women have more strokes,” Kirkman-Bey said.

May 13, 2026

Monica Diaz-Meek,

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 Medical Center. Kirkman-Bey said strokes are prevalent in Middle Georgia and across the state. She said strokes are also more common than breast cancer among women. “We always…

Deputies: Monroe County child hospitalized after being pinned between two vehicles

Deputies say the 3-year-old was flown to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

May 13, 2026

Tucker Sargent,

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 Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say they responded around 4:10 p.m. to a home in the Shady Lane area. According to the sheriff’s office, the child’s father was working on a vehicle when the child’s mother tried…

Macon-Bibb approves homeless encampment cleanup effort

Officials say the effort includes outreach, storage for belongings and connections to housing or shelter resources.

May 13, 2026

Bre'Anna Sheffield,

Homeless encampments cleanup (PHOTO: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)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 cleanup efforts are needed. District 5 Commissioner Andrea Cooke says this encampment cleanup is not an attempt to remove people, but to clean up areas…

Green screens to hard hats: ACE students explore careers

Students learned about career fields ranging from broadcasting and engineering to health care and public safety.

May 13, 2026

Tucker Sargent,

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 classroom presentations from local professionals. Second grade classes focused on careers connected to arts, communications, engineering and manufacturing. 41NBC anchor Tucker Sargent spoke with students about broadcasting, public speaking and television news, including…

New Georgia law requires 988 hotline on student ID badges

Senate Bill 589 mandates crisis hotline number for middle and high school students statewide

May 13, 2026

Gena Tripp,

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 signed into law Tuesday and requires public schools to place the 988 suicide and crisis hotline number on student ID badges for students in grades 6 through 12. The legislation was originally introduced as…

Sunny skies and below average temperatures return to Middle Georgia Thursday

May 13, 2026

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A cold front passing through Middle Georgia this evening will drop the humidity and temperatures for the last days of the work week. This Evening A partly cloudy afternoon will see a lot of clouds clear out through the evening hours and the overnight skies should largely be clear. Temperatures will drop into the mid to…

Masked suspects pry open cash boxes in Macon robbery

Deputies say two masked men used tools to force open cash boxes before fleeing the store.

May 13, 2026

Tucker Sargent,

Credit: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying two suspects accused of robbing a Circle K on Pio Nono Avenue. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, it happened around 11:51 p.m. Tuesday at the Circle K located at 4314 Pio Nono Avenue. Deputies say two masked men…

Federal prison sentence handed down for Dublin man in meth case

Federal prosecutors say the 55-year-old had multiple prior drug convictions before the latest methamphetamine case.

May 13, 2026

Tucker Sargent,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Dublin man with prior state and federal convictions has been sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine, according to federal prosecutors. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Georgia says 55-year-old Bobby Akins of Dublin was sentenced to 90 months in prison after pleading guilty to distributing…

Bibb deputy placed on administrative leave amid use-of-force investigation

The incident remains under investigation by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Professional Standards Division.

May 13, 2026

Monica Diaz-Meek,

FileMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A deputy with the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has been placed on administrative leave following allegations of use of force that occurred last Wednesday, according to the sheriff’s office. The incident remains under investigation by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Professional Standards Division. The sheriff’s office said no additional information is being released at this time…

67-year-old man dies in Macon house fire on Schaeffer Place

Firefighters responded around 11:22 p.m. on May 12 to the 900 block of Schaeffer Place for a reported structure fire with a possible entrapment.

May 13, 2026

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MGNMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man is dead after a residential fire Tuesday night on Schaeffer Place, according to the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department. Firefighters responded around 11:22 p.m. on May 12 to the 900 block of Schaeffer Place for a reported structure fire with a possible entrapment. Capt. Kyle R. Murray with the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department said crews…

Tech Report: Tech companies expand AI, robotaxi and space technology projects

Google is reportedly in talks with SpaceX about launching data centers into space.

May 13, 2026

Keenan Gibson,

(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 hazards. According to Bloomberg, Google is reportedly in talks with SpaceX about launching data centers into space. Google has previously discussed partnerships with other launch providers as part of what it calls “Project Suncatcher,” an…

Trump Arrives In China For High Stakes Summit With Xi Jinping

Trump arrives in China for summit with Xi Jinping

Trade between the world’s two largest economies is expected to be a major focus during the summit, alongside growing concerns surrounding the ongoing conflict involving Iran.

May 13, 2026

Keenan Gibson,

(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 and rising economic concerns dominate the agenda. “He’s a friend of mine, and we’re gonna have a great meeting,” Trump said before the talks. “We do a lot of business with China.” Trade between…

Governor Brian Kemp says Georgia lawmakers will return under the Gold Dome next month for a special legislative session focused on two major election issues.

The Food Truck Roundup event brings community together to support local law enforcement.

162 solar panels installed at no capital cost to the nonprofit significantly cut energy expenses

Records show the employee is accused of sexual assault and violation of oath by a public officer.

United Way event encourages dining out to support people experiencing homelessness

Manufacturers urge consumers to check for contaminated or faulty products, here’s what’s been recalled and how to protect your family and pets.

President Donald Trump was welcomed with fanfare in China during a closely watched visit centered on trade, technology and growing tensions in the Middle East.

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.

Bottoms made the comments Thursday during a stop in Fort Valley as part of her statewide “Our Rights, Our Future” get-out-the-vote tour. The event was held at Usher's Temple CME Church.

Trade discussions are taking center stage as President Donald Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a high-stakes visit to China.

County leaders say the effort is designed to strengthen neighborhoods and connect residents with local resources.

“We always talk about breast cancer, but when you look around, women have more strokes,” Kirkman-Bey said.

Deputies say the 3-year-old was flown to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Officials say the effort includes outreach, storage for belongings and connections to housing or shelter resources.

Students learned about career fields ranging from broadcasting and engineering to health care and public safety.

Senate Bill 589 mandates crisis hotline number for middle and high school students statewide

Deputies say two masked men used tools to force open cash boxes before fleeing the store.

Federal prosecutors say the 55-year-old had multiple prior drug convictions before the latest methamphetamine case.

The incident remains under investigation by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Professional Standards Division.

Firefighters responded around 11:22 p.m. on May 12 to the 900 block of Schaeffer Place for a reported structure fire with a possible entrapment.

Google is reportedly in talks with SpaceX about launching data centers into space.

Trade between the world’s two largest economies is expected to be a major focus during the summit, alongside growing concerns surrounding the ongoing conflict involving Iran.

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