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Monroe County Chick-fil-A employee arrested on sexual battery charge

According to the sheriff’s office, deputies received a complaint on July 16, 2025, involving an employee at the Chick-fil-A location in Monroe County.
41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Chick-fil-A employee in Forsyth was arrested for sexual battery following an investigation by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies received a complaint on July 16, 2025, involving an employee at the Chick-fil-A location in Monroe County. After an investigation, deputies arrested 54-year-old Kevin Kurtz of Jackson, Georgia, on August 4….

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Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores July 28-August 1

The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, July 28 and Friday, August 1.
Tucker Sargent,

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, July 28 and Friday, August 1. Understanding the scores Scores 69 and below (unsatisfactory): Highlighted in red. Scores 70-99 (satisfactory): Displayed in black. Scores of 100 (perfect):…
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Morning Business Report: Trump boosts American Eagle, Claire’s nears bankruptcy, and fake studies plague scientific journals

American Eagle Outfitters stock surged 24% Monday after President Donald Trump praised the company's latest ad campaign featuring actress Sydney Sweeney.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- American Eagle Outfitters stock surged 24% Monday after President Donald Trump praised the company’s latest ad campaign featuring actress Sydney Sweeney. Trump called it the “hottest ad out there” and said American Eagle jeans are “flying off the shelves.” Analysts warn, however, that the true test for the retailer will come during the critical back-to-school shopping season. Meanwhile, another…

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Flood warnings and watches in effect for Middle Georgia

Karen Williams,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Flood Warning has been issued for Bibb County until Friday evening and the Flood Watch has been expanded to include all of northeast and east Georgia for Tuesday evening. A blanket of clouds and waves of light to moderate rain showers has made for a dreary Monday across the state of Georgia. This activity has…
Across the Nation, Featured

Democrats promise retaliation against Texas redistricting plan

Democratic leaders across the country are warning Republicans that efforts to aggressively redraw congressional districts in Texas will face pushback from blue states.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Democratic leaders across the country are warning Republicans that efforts to aggressively redraw congressional districts in Texas will face pushback from blue states. Illinois Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi cautioned, “Don’t mess with democracy… You can gerrymander the hell out of that map. Guess what? Two can play that game. Other states will do exactly the same thing and neutralize what…
Across the Nation, Featured

Manhunt underway for Montana shooting suspect after deadly bar attack

Authorities in Montana are intensifying their search for 45-year-old Michael Paul Brown.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN) – Authorities in Montana are intensifying their search for 45-year-old Michael Paul Brown, who is suspected of killing four people in a bar shooting early Friday morning near Anaconda. Investigators released a photo of Brown taken shortly before he escaped in a stolen pickup truck—showing him without a shirt or pants. Officials believe he has since found clothing and…
Entertainment, Featured

Hollywood Minute: Usda uses ‘Marriage Story’ audio to deter wolves as ‘Jurassic World: Reborn’ hits digital

Marriage Story, starring Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson, recently received Oscar nominations.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Marriage Story, starring Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson, recently received Oscar nominations. Now, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is using audio from the film to scare wolves away from cattle herds in the western United States. According to The Wall Street Journal, clips of the characters’ arguments are being broadcast from drones flying over grazing areas. A USDA supervisor…

Middle Georgia Teachers, Mental Health Experts Share Tips For Back To School Anxiety
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Middle Georgia teachers, mental health experts share tips for back-to-school anxiety

Misha Blaise, a clinical mental health counselor with Piedmont Macon Medical, says anxiety can manifest physically in both children and adults.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As students across Middle Georgia gear up for a new school year, many are feeling the usual mix of excitement and nerves—especially those starting school for the first time, changing schools, or entering a new grade. Renatta Wilson, a pre-K teacher at Northwoods Academy, said those first-day jitters don’t just affect the kids. “We see a lot…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Rain continues for the first week of August

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cloudy skies and ample rain odds will persist this week. This Evening Rain has been ongoing around Middle Georgia through much of today, and more will be possible through the evening and into tonight. A Flood Watch is in effect for all of Middle Georgia until 8 PM EDT tomorrow evening. Severe weather is not expected…
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Lane closures expected for pipe replacement project on Spring Street in Macon

The work will take place daily from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. and is expected to continue through fall 2025.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A pipe replacement project is scheduled to begin August 11 on Spring Street between Walnut and Mulberry streets in Macon-Bibb County, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. Contractors will replace pipes beneath the roadway, requiring partial lane closures. One northbound and one southbound lane will remain open throughout the project. The work will take place…
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Deadly rollover crash in Washington County leaves two dead

According to the Georgia State Patrol, the crash happened at 12:59 a.m. on Georgia Highway 24 near Smith Robinson Road on August 2.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people are dead following a single-vehicle crash on Saturday in Washington County. According to the Georgia State Patrol, the crash happened at 12:59 a.m. on Georgia Highway 24 near Smith Robinson Road on August 2. A preliminary investigation shows a gray Ford Fusion was traveling westbound when the driver failed to maintain their lane…
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UPDATE: Pedestrian killed in collision with 18-wheeler identfied

Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a deadly incident involving a pedestrian and a tractor-trailer on Interstate 75 late Sunday night.
Keenan Gibson,

(UPDATE): In a news release Monday afternoon from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the pedestrian killed on I-75 North on Sunday, has been identified as 39-year-old Thomas Lucree. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT-DT) – Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a deadly incident involving a pedestrian and a tractor-trailer on Interstate 75 late Sunday night. Deputies responded to a call around…
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Crimestoppers seeking man wanted for terroristic threats in Jones County

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of these individuals is asked to call Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68-CRIME (1-877-682-7463).
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sgt. Greg Thomas of Macon Regional Crimestoppers appeared on 41Today to spotlight five individuals currently wanted by law enforcement agencies in Middle Georgia and to share the organization’s word of the day. Crimestoppers partners with media outlets and law enforcement in eight Middle Georgia counties, offering anonymous rewards for tips that lead to arrests. The following individuals are…
Education, Featured, Georgia News, Laurens County

Dublin veterans give back with school supplies for local middle schoolers

Residents of Dublin VA nursing home donate backpacks filled with classroom essentials
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT-DT) – Veterans from the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin delivered book bags to students at Dublin Middle School, to thank them for visiting them at their nursing home. The veterans filled the book bags with many classroom necessities, such as notebooks, pencils, glue sticks, crayons, hand sanitizer, and hand wipes. Retired U.S. Public Health Service…

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First day of school brings mentors and motivation to Bruce Elementary in Macon

100 Black Men of Macon-Bibb greet students and offer words of encouragement
Tyrik Wynn,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT-DT) – Monday marked the first day of school for Bibb County students, and at Bruce Elementary, students were welcomed with cheers, high-fives and smiles all thanks to 100 Black Men of Macon Middle Georgia. The local chapter of the national mentoring organization greeted students at the front door as they entered the building. Garrett Williams, president of…

Derek Dooleys Us Senate Campaign
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Former Tennessee coach Derek Dooley announces 2026 Senate bid in Georgia

Backed by Kemp, former Tennessee football coach targets Ossoff seat in high-stakes race
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Photo: Derek Dooley’s U.S. Senate campaignATLANTA (AP) — Former University of Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley on Monday announced his 2026 Republican bid for the U.S. Senate in Georgia against Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff. The 57-year-old Dooley is backed by Gov. Brian Kemp and has been teasing a bid since June. He joins a GOP field that includes U.S. Reps. Buddy Carter and Mike Collins, as…

Positive Parenting: Keeping Kids Safe This Season
Featured, WMGT

Positive Parenting: Keeping kids safe this season

According to the CDC, diseases like West Nile and dengue fever have been reported in almost every state.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

SAN FRANCISCO, California – Longer, hotter summers and shifting weather patterns — fueled by a warming planet — are bringing about more than just sunshine and higher temperatures. Mosquitoes are thriving earlier and later and are spreading to new areas as rising temperatures and changing rainfall patterns create the perfect conditions for these pests to multiply. Mosquito-borne illnesses, such as…
Entertainment, Featured

Hollywood Minute: ‘F-One the Movie’ breaks records

The film has raked in $546 million worldwide, making it Apple’s highest-grossing theatrical release ever
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- It may not have taken a miracle, but “F-One the Movie” is certainly a milestone. The film has raked in $546 million worldwide, making it Apple’s highest-grossing theatrical release ever—and Brad Pitt’s biggest box office success to date. Meanwhile, Sony is generating buzz around the next installment in its superhero franchise, revealing a new look for Tom Holland’s Spider-Man….
Across the Nation, Featured, Tech Report

Tech Report: Delta denies using AI for personalized fare pricing

Delta Air Lines is responding to growing public scrutiny over reports it plans to use artificial intelligence to set personalized ticket prices.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Delta Air Lines is responding to growing public scrutiny over reports it plans to use artificial intelligence to set personalized ticket prices. The airline says it is not—and will not—use AI to adjust fares based on individual customer data. The statement comes after a group of U.S. senators sent a letter raising concerns about data privacy and the potential…
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Domestic violence call in Warner Robins ends in gunfire

A domestic violence call turned into a tense and dangerous standoff early Saturday morning, ending with an exchange of gunfire.
Keenan Gibson,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT-DT) – A domestic violence call turned into a tense and dangerous standoff early Saturday morning, ending with an exchange of gunfire between police and a suspect. According to authorities, officers responded to a home on Louis Street around 2:30 a.m. for a domestic disturbance. When they arrived, a 46-year-old man was outside the residence and opened…
Across the Nation, Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Investors brace for jobs fallout, earnings reports as Boeing strike looms

Investors are bracing for continued fallout from last week’s underwhelming July jobs report.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX) -A lighter economic calendar doesn’t mean a quiet week on Wall Street. Investors are bracing for continued fallout from last week’s underwhelming July jobs report, while fresh earnings from major U.S. companies and a labor strike at Boeing keep markets on edge. The Labor Department’s nonfarm payroll data showed job growth slowed significantly last month, with just 73,000 new…
Across the Nation, Featured

Severe summer weather grips U.S. coast to coast

A wave of extreme weather is sweeping across the U.S., bringing deadly flash floods to the South, raging wildfires in the West, and choking smoke to cities in the East and Midwest.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- A wave of extreme weather is sweeping across the U.S., bringing deadly flash floods to the South, raging wildfires in the West, and choking smoke to cities in the East and Midwest. In Alabama, heavy downpours turned fatal when a vehicle was swept off a flooded roadway, killing one person. The state, along with parts of Georgia and Florida,…
Across the Nation, Featured

Texas Democrats leave state to block GOP redistricting vote

Texas State House Democrats took dramatic action Sunday, leaving the state in an effort to block a Republican-backed redistricting proposal that could reshape the state’s political landscape.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Texas State House Democrats took dramatic action Sunday, leaving the state in an effort to block a Republican-backed redistricting proposal that could reshape the state’s political landscape. Speaking from Chicago, State Representative Gene Wu, chair of the Texas House Democratic Caucus, defended the decision, saying, “We did not make the decision to come here today. We did not make…