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Macon-Bibb Fire Department warns families about turkey fryer dangers ahead of Thanksgiving
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT-DT) - Thanksgiving is just a couple days away, and the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department says one of the main causes of fires…
Police release photo of man accused of following, recording woman at Warner Robins Publix
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins police are asking for help identifying a man they say followed and recorded a woman…
Deputies: Teen girl in stable condition after Saturday shooting on Pittman Street in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 16-year-old girl is recovering after she was shot early Saturday on Pittman Street. According to the Bibb…
41NBC partners with Red Cross for Thanksgiving Week Blood Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The annual Thanksgiving Week Blood Drive returns Nov. 25–29, offering several opportunities for people across Central Georgia to donate. The Red Cross says…
Crimestoppers seeking man wanted for aggravated assault in Jones County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers is spotlighting five individuals wanted by law enforcement agencies in Middle Georgia and sharing the organization’s word of the…
Hollywood Minute: Netflix drops new trailer for “Stranger Things” season five
(CNN)- Netflix is giving fans their first full look at the beginning of the end for “Stranger Things.” The streamer has released the official trailer…
Tech Report: Apple preparing major iOS 27 update with new AI features
(LILAMAX)- Apple is reportedly gearing up for a major update to iOS 27, expected to arrive next year. According to Bloomberg, the upgrade will…
Dry start to the short work week, then showers arrive for Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The satellite loop shows mostly clear skies across the state and it should stay that way through at least Tuesday. We could see some fog across north and Middle Georgia just before daybreak today, but it…
U.S. and Ukraine report major progress on Trump’s ceasefire plan after Geneva meeting
(CNN)- U.S. and Ukrainian officials say they are making significant progress in ongoing ceasefire negotiations, following what Secretary of State Marco Rubio called…
UAB football player arrested after allegedly stabbing two teammates before game
(NBC)- A University of Alabama at Birmingham football player is facing serious charges after police say he stabbed two of his teammates just hours before…
Doctor saves driver after medical emergency on busy Atlanta road
(CNN)- A routine commute turned into a lifesaving rescue Wednesday morning when a Northside Hospital doctor jumped into action after spotting a driver in distress on…
THE END ZONE SCOREBOARD: Scores and highlights from 2nd round of GHSA playoffs, GIAA championships
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores…
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, former Trump loyalist, says she is resigning from Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, a loyal supporter-turned-critic of President Donald Trump who faced his political retribution if she sought reelection, said Friday she is resigning from Congress in January. Greene, in a more than 10-minute…
GBI: Arrests made after meth, cocaine and firearms seized at Macon apartment
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two Macon residents were arrested after state and local agencies carried out an investigation that led to the seizure of drugs, guns and cash. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), agents with the Middle…
Deputies: $700,000 in drugs, weapons and vehicles seized in Macon raid
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A drug raid on Key Court this week led to two arrests and law enforcement seizing more than $700,000 worth of drugs, cash, weapons and vehicles. According…
Tindall Fields affordable housing project opens Saturday in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new affordable housing development in Macon-Bibb County is nearing completion, and community members will get their first look at the homes during…
Macon military mother surprises sons after 9-month deployment
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A local military mother surprised her sons at John Lewis Elementary School Friday after being deployed in Poland for nine months. Military mom Sgt. Shanterria Rocker, a petroleum supply specialist, says being away from her…
Humanitarian Gang Inc. to host Thanksgiving drive-thru giveaway
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia - (41NBC/WMGT) - Humanitarian Gang Inc., in partnership with the Warner Robins Housing Authority, will host its 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Drive-Thru Giveaway on Saturday, Nov.…
UPDATE: Search for missing 15-year-old autistic boy in Baldwin County to continue overnight
UPDATE (11/25 - 12:41 a.m.): Baldwin County Fire Rescue said in a social media update just after 12:30 a.m. Tuesday that the search for missing 15-year-old…
UPDATE: Macon man arrested after armed robberies and standoff
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man Monday after two armed robberies on Rocky Creek Road…
Incoming cold front to bring storms Tuesday night
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A cold front from the west will bring scattered storms overnight Tuesday before dropping temperatures leading into Thanksgiving. This Evening It’s been a partly cloudy and warm start to Thanksgiving week around Middle Georgia. Conditions will…
Hawkinsville announces schedule and road closures for 2025 Christmas parade
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Hawkinsville is gearing up for its annual Christmas parade this Saturday, November 29. According to the Hawkinsville-Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce, the evening begins with a community Christmas tree lighting at 5 p.m. on the Pulaski…
Macon-Bibb Fire Department warns families about turkey fryer dangers ahead of Thanksgiving
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT-DT) - Thanksgiving is just a couple days away, and the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department says one of the main causes of fires…
Police release photo of man accused of following, recording woman at Warner Robins Publix
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins police are asking for help identifying a man they say followed and recorded a woman…
Deputies: Teen girl in stable condition after Saturday shooting on Pittman Street in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 16-year-old girl is recovering after she was shot early Saturday on Pittman Street. According to the Bibb…
41NBC partners with Red Cross for Thanksgiving Week Blood Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The annual Thanksgiving Week Blood Drive returns Nov. 25–29, offering several opportunities for people across Central Georgia to donate. The Red Cross says…
GBI: Arrests made after meth, cocaine and firearms seized at Macon apartment
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two Macon residents were arrested after state and local agencies carried out an investigation that led to the seizure of drugs, guns and cash. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), agents with the Middle…
Deputies: $700,000 in drugs, weapons and vehicles seized in Macon raid
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A drug raid on Key Court this week led to two arrests and law enforcement seizing more than $700,000 worth of drugs, cash, weapons and vehicles. According…
Tindall Fields affordable housing project opens Saturday in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new affordable housing development in Macon-Bibb County is nearing completion, and community members will get their first look at the homes during…
Macon military mother surprises sons after 9-month deployment
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A local military mother surprised her sons at John Lewis Elementary School Friday after being deployed in Poland for nine months. Military mom Sgt. Shanterria Rocker, a petroleum supply specialist, says being away from her…
Humanitarian Gang Inc. to host Thanksgiving drive-thru giveaway
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia - (41NBC/WMGT) - Humanitarian Gang Inc., in partnership with the Warner Robins Housing Authority, will host its 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Drive-Thru Giveaway on Saturday, Nov.…
Google’s NDA request in Monroe County sparks privacy concerns
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Google has already purchased land in Monroe County for a future data center, but when the company asked county leaders to sign…
Houston County School District implements new bus badges for safety
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Houston County bus riders now have a new start to their mornings. The Houston County School District recently launched a…
Bibb deputies ID man accused of fleeing traffic stop before jumping into Ocmulgee River
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man deputies say led them on a chase before jumping…
UPDATE: Eastman man charged with murder in shooting death of 31-year-old
UPDATE (11/20) - The GBI has arrested and charged 30-year-old Trustis Darun Deeds of Eastman with felony murder, malice murder and two counts of aggravated assault…
Washington County jury clears 3 former deputies in 2017 death of Eurie Martin
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Washington County jury has found three former deputies not guilty on all major charges in the 2017 in-custody death of Eurie Lee Martin. The verdict clears Henry Copeland, Michael Howell and Rhett Scott of the…
Doctor saves driver after medical emergency on busy Atlanta road
(CNN)- A routine commute turned into a lifesaving rescue Wednesday morning when a Northside Hospital doctor jumped into action after spotting a driver in distress on…
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, former Trump loyalist, says she is resigning from Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, a loyal supporter-turned-critic of President Donald Trump who faced his political retribution if she sought reelection, said Friday she is resigning from Congress in January. Greene, in a more than 10-minute…
Humanitarian Gang Inc. to host Thanksgiving drive-thru giveaway
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia - (41NBC/WMGT) - Humanitarian Gang Inc., in partnership with the Warner Robins Housing Authority, will host its 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Drive-Thru Giveaway on Saturday, Nov.…
Inmate impersonates funeral home owner to scam grieving widow out of $1,200
(CNN)- Kevin Wetzel, owner of Memorial Park Funeral Home, says he’s used to helping families through some of the most painful moments of their…
Middle Georgia Chick-fil-A hosts holiday canned food drive to support local families
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Chick-fil-A restaurants across Middle Georgia are kicking off the season of giving with a community-wide canned food drive on November 20. The one-day initiative will support 11 local food pantries, helping stock their shelves as many…
Hill of Hope Foundation provides food relief as SNAP cuts hit families
ALBANY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Founded in honor of the late Dr. Maria Hill Fondal, the nonprofit focuses on health equity, educational advancement, and economic…
Georgia shopper wins $980M Mega Millions jackpot in Newnan
(CNN)- A Mega Millions ticket sold at a Publix supermarket in Newnan has matched all six numbers, winning a massive $980 million jackpot Friday night — just…
She wanted to keep her son in his school district. It was more challenging than it seemed
By BIANCA VÁZQUEZ TONESS ATLANTA (AP) — It was the worst summer in years. Sechita McNair’s family took no vacations. Her younger boys didn’t go to camp. Her van was repossessed, and her family nearly got evicted — again. But she accomplished…
New prosecutor to take on Georgia election case against Trump and others
By KATE BRUMBACK ATLANTA (AP) — The leader of a nonpartisan organization announced he will take over the Georgia election interference case against President Donald Trump and others after Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis was removed from the case. The Prosecuting…
Neo-Nazi convicted for hate crimes targeting Macon rabbi and state representative
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The North Carolina man accused of mailing antisemitic threats to a Macon rabbi and Georgia's only Jewish State House Representative has been convicted on two charges, according to a news release from the United State's Attorney's Office…
Macon Burger Week 2025: 25 restaurants, $12 burgers and prizes
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Twenty-five restaurants across the city are serving up their best burger creations for Macon Burger Week, a nine-day event celebrating the art of the beef burger. Presented by the Georgia Beef Board and Visit Macon, the…
Tubman Museum demolishes original Walnut Street building, marking end of an era
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It’s the end of an era for one of Macon’s most historic landmarks. The Tubman African American Museum has officially…
Fairburn police recover $30K in stolen TVs hidden in woods
(CNN)- Police body camera footage shows the moment Fairburn officers discovered nearly 100 stolen flat-screen TVs hidden in the woods. Investigators say thieves broke open a…
Democrats win big over GOP incumbents in 2 statewide Georgia utility regulator races
By JEFF AMY ATLANTA (AP) — Two Democrats romped to wins over Republican incumbents in elections to the Georgia Public Service Commission on Tuesday, delivering…
Study: Rural Georgians lack access to Alzheimer's care
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A recent study from the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy shows that rural Georgians seeking treatment for Alzheimer's Disease often face commutes north of an hour. "It's really an alarming issue," said Dr. Niying Li,…
Middle Georgia voters decide mayoral races, council seats, and ESPLOST measures
Click here for election results after 7pm. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT- Voters across Middle Georgia are heading to the polls today to decide dozens of local races and special tax measures, along with two statewide contests for the Georgia Public Service…
Bibb County voters weigh Public Service Commission races, $250M ESPLOST measure
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Voters in Bibb County are turning out Tuesday for a special election that could shape Georgia’s energy policy and the future of local schools. On the ballot are two Public Service Commission (PSC) races. District 2…
Braves hire Walt Weiss as next manager to replace Brian Snitker
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves hired Walt Weiss on Monday as their manager to succeed Brian Snitker. Weiss has been the Braves’ bench coach since 2018 and was on Snitker’s staff when they won the World Series in 2021.…
Tech Report: Apple preparing major iOS 27 update with new AI features
(LILAMAX)- Apple is reportedly gearing up for a major update to iOS 27, expected to arrive next year. According to Bloomberg, the upgrade will…
UAB football player arrested after allegedly stabbing two teammates before game
(NBC)- A University of Alabama at Birmingham football player is facing serious charges after police say he stabbed two of his teammates just hours before…
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, former Trump loyalist, says she is resigning from Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, a loyal supporter-turned-critic of President Donald Trump who faced his political retribution if she sought reelection, said Friday she is resigning from Congress in January. Greene, in a more than 10-minute…
Outrage grows after Trump suggests execution for Democratic lawmakers in military orders dispute
(NBC)- Outrage is mounting this morning after President Donald Trump suggested that six Democratic lawmakers could face execution for posting a video urging…
Morning Business Report: Retirement savings hit record highs as markets surge, Gap sales jump and media giants bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
(LILAMAX)- Retirement savings reached new milestones in the third quarter of 2025, boosted by…
Grocery prices may drop as Trump lifts tariffs on Brazilian imports
(CNN)- Experts say shoppers may soon notice lower prices on certain grocery items after President Donald Trump lifted several tariffs on Brazilian imports this week.…
Tech Report: Walmart eyes AI startup acquisition as Target launches ChatGPT tool and TikTok tests limits on AI content
(LILAMAX)- Walmart is reportedly in talks to acquire R&A Data, a tech startup founded by two Israeli…
Dick Cheney's funeral brings bipartisan tributes, but Trump not invited
By CALVIN WOODWARD Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington National Cathedral on Thursday hosted a bipartisan show of respect and remembrance for Dick Cheney, the consequential and polarizing vice president who in later years became an acidic scold of…
Morning Business Report: Congress considers air traffic controller pay bill as Nvidia beats earnings and stocks rebound
(LILAMAX)- A new bill in Congress aims to ensure air traffic controllers receive pay during any future government shutdowns.…
Key economic reports may shape next Federal Reserve rate decision
(CNN)- Economic reports expected today could play a major role in shaping the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate decision. The new data includes updates on home…
Trump signs bill to release the Epstein files after months of political pressure
AP - President Donald Trump signed a bill Wednesday to compel the Justice Department to make public its case files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a potentially far-reaching development in a yearslong push by survivors of Epstein’s abuse…
Tech Report: Intuit partners with OpenAI, Zoox launches robotaxis, and Netflix expands retail footprint
(LILAMAX)- Intuit, the maker of TurboTax and QuickBooks, has signed a multiyear deal worth more than $100 million with OpenAI to integrate…
Congress passes bill ordering release of Epstein files as survivors push for transparency
(NBC)- After decades of delays, efforts to bring full accountability in the Jeffrey Epstein case are now accelerating, with a bill requiring the…
Morning Business Report: Rising homeownership costs, Eli Lilly's surge, and NVIDIA earnings
(LILAMAX)- Hidden costs of homeownership are rising sharply nationwide, with a new analysis showing owners now pay nearly $16,000 a year in maintenance, insurance,…
Protests grow as ICE raids surge across multiple U.S. cities
(CNN)- Thousands of demonstrators are calling for an end to the surge in federal immigration arrests across North Carolina, as tensions rise following a week of…
House votes overwhelmingly to force release of Epstein files, sending bill to Senate
By STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted overwhelmingly in favor of a bill Tuesday to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a remarkable display of approval…
Trump dismisses US intelligence that Saudi prince was likely aware of 2018 killing of journalist
By AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed U.S. intelligence findings that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman likely had some culpability in the 2018 killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi as Trump warmly welcomed the de facto ruler…
Education Department offloads some work to other agencies as Trump presses for its closure
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Education Department is handing off some of its biggest grant programs to other federal agencies as the Trump administration accelerates its plan to shut down the department. It represents a major step forward for the administration’s…

