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New York Attorney General Letitia James indicted on felony charges
(CNN) - New York Attorney General Letitia James — who famously won a civil fraud case against former President Donald Trump — is now facing felony charges herself. Trump has long accused James of pursuing him for political reasons, once…
Breezy winds and cooler temps end the week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Friday will be the coolest day of the week with afternoon high temperatures in the low 70s for most areas. Gusty winds will also be the main story with gusts up to 20 mph expected through…
Atrium Health Navicent hosts events for Breast Cancer Awareness Month across Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – October marks National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Atrium Health Navicent is taking steps to support those affected and…
Houston County deputies see improved scores with advanced firearms training range
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Houston County Sheriff's Office says their deputies are increasing their target hits thanks to their new advanced training range. The…
Fairgoers can witness the miracle of life inside the Georgia National Fair’s Baby Barn
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Inside the Baby Barn, fairgoers can see farm animals being born right before their eyes. The live birthing center…
UPDATE: Dodge County sheriff clarifies ATV warning
UPDATE (10/9/25): Dodge County Sheriff Brian Robinson has clarified his earlier message about off-road vehicles, saying riders are still allowed to use ATVs on county dirt roads if they follow the law. In a new social media post on Thursday, Robinson…
UPDATE: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office confirms shooting at north Macon Kroger
UPDATE (10/9/25): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says a 32-year-old man was shot Wednesday night in the Kroger parking lot on Tom Hill Sr. Boulevard. Deputies…
Former Dooly State Prison officer accused of smuggling drugs, having sexual contact with inmate
DOOLY COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A former corrections officer at Dooly State Prison is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say she…
Tech Report: Amazon debuts prescription kiosks
(LILAMAX) - Amazon is rolling out prescription vending kiosks at select One Medical clinics in the Los Angeles area. Each machine can stock hundreds of medications — including antibiotics, inhalers,…
Texas National Guard on duty in Chicago amid protests, White House weighs broader troop options
(NBC)- Thursday morning, Texas National Guard troops were on duty in the Chicago area — their first mission since arriving in…
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Georgia to host 20th annual Sporting Clays fundraiser
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Georgia is preparing for its 20th annual Sporting Clays fundraiser, an event that helps keep families close while their children receive medical care. The two-day fundraiser will take place October…
Morning Business Report: IRS furloughs thousands as shutdown drags into second week
(LILAMAX)- About 34,000 IRS employees are being furloughed, according to the agency. Another 40,000 workers, or roughly 53.6% of its workforce, will remain on…
Hollywood Minute: Saoirse Ronan joins Beatles biopic lineup
(CNN)- Saoirse Ronan is the latest star to join the ambitious new Beatles biopic project. According to multiple reports, the four-time Oscar nominee will play Linda Eastman McCartney,…
Florida man charged with setting deadly Palisades Fire
(NBC)- Nearly nine months after one of California’s most destructive wildfires, federal authorities say they’ve found the man responsible. Investigators arrested 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht of Florida, charging him…
Israel and Hamas agree to first phase of ceasefire plan
(CNN)- After months of conflict, there are signs of hope in the Middle East. Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a ceasefire…
A cooldown to end the week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) A cold front continues to push through Georgia. Showers and isolated thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of the cold front, with rainfall largely in portions of Middle Georgia. An additional pocket of light rainfall will be…
Nearly 200 employees losing jobs as Nichiha USA closes Macon Plant One
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Nearly 200 employees at Nichiha USA’s Macon facility are losing their jobs after the company announced it will…
Gubernatorial candidate Geoff Duncan hosts healthcare roundtable in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Lindsey Smith says her six-year-old son Oliver was born with Down Syndrome and a heart condition that has required him to…
UPDATE: 30 people charged in Warner Robins gang and drug investigation
UPDATE (10/10/25): Thirty people were charged after a 21-month joint investigation into gang and drug activity in Warner Robins, according to a news release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The GBI said the arrests and charges followed a coordinated…
Atrium Health Navicent hosts events for Breast Cancer Awareness Month across Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – October marks National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Atrium Health Navicent is taking steps to support those affected and…
Houston County deputies see improved scores with advanced firearms training range
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Houston County Sheriff's Office says their deputies are increasing their target hits thanks to their new advanced training range. The…
Fairgoers can witness the miracle of life inside the Georgia National Fair’s Baby Barn
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Inside the Baby Barn, fairgoers can see farm animals being born right before their eyes. The live birthing center…
UPDATE: Dodge County sheriff clarifies ATV warning
UPDATE (10/9/25): Dodge County Sheriff Brian Robinson has clarified his earlier message about off-road vehicles, saying riders are still allowed to use ATVs on county dirt roads if they follow the law. In a new social media post on Thursday, Robinson…
UPDATE: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office confirms shooting at north Macon Kroger
UPDATE (10/9/25): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says a 32-year-old man was shot Wednesday night in the Kroger parking lot on Tom Hill Sr. Boulevard. Deputies…
Former Dooly State Prison officer accused of smuggling drugs, having sexual contact with inmate
DOOLY COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A former corrections officer at Dooly State Prison is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say she…
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Georgia to host 20th annual Sporting Clays fundraiser
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Georgia is preparing for its 20th annual Sporting Clays fundraiser, an event that helps keep families close while their children receive medical care. The two-day fundraiser will take place October…
Nearly 200 employees losing jobs as Nichiha USA closes Macon Plant One
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Nearly 200 employees at Nichiha USA’s Macon facility are losing their jobs after the company announced it will…
Gubernatorial candidate Geoff Duncan hosts healthcare roundtable in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Lindsey Smith says her six-year-old son Oliver was born with Down Syndrome and a heart condition that has required him to…
Middle Georgia food banks prepare for rising demand amid federal shutdown
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Food banks across Georgia are preparing to support more families as the federal government shutdown leads into its eighth day with no solution in sight. Two federal votes failed to advance, which makes many believe the…
Pirate-themed comedy show brings laughs to Georgia National Fair
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Swashchucklers Comedy Pirate Show is entertaining fairgoers with sword fights, stunts, and plenty of humor. The family-friendly performance blends action and comedy,…
City of Warner Robins prepares for upcoming trunk-or-treat
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Warner Robins is hosting its annual Trunk or Treat and Food Truck Roundup on Perkins Field. The Halloween-themed event will…
Wind picks up as temperatures drop Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The cold front responsible for storms Wednesday afternoon and evening will bring cooler temperatures and plenty of wind. This Evening Isolated showers and storms will remain possible through the evening and into tonight. Cloud cover will…
Warner Robins to repair leaking fire hydrant, temporary water outage expected
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Warner Robins Utilities Department is scheduled to repair a leaking fire hydrant along McArthur Boulevard. The repair is set for October 9 beginning at 9 a.m., weather permitting. To complete the work…
Drivers urged to stay alert around farm equipment during Georgia harvest season
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Harvest season is underway, bringing more farm vehicles to local roads and highways. As rural communities prepare for the busy season, officials are…
Life, work of former NewTown Macon CEO Josh Rogers honored with home dedication
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It’s been nearly a year since former Newtown Macon President and CEO Josh Rogers died while jogging in downtown…
Storms likely Wednesday afternoon and evening
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An incoming cold front will bring isolated to scattered storms around Middle Georgia over the back half of Wednesday. This Evening It’s been another mostly cloudy day for much of Middle Georgia however despite that highs…
Fairgoers can witness the miracle of life inside the Georgia National Fair’s Baby Barn
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Inside the Baby Barn, fairgoers can see farm animals being born right before their eyes. The live birthing center…
Pirate-themed comedy show brings laughs to Georgia National Fair
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Swashchucklers Comedy Pirate Show is entertaining fairgoers with sword fights, stunts, and plenty of humor. The family-friendly performance blends action and comedy,…
Drivers urged to stay alert around farm equipment during Georgia harvest season
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Harvest season is underway, bringing more farm vehicles to local roads and highways. As rural communities prepare for the busy season, officials are…
Disc-Connected K9s dazzle crowds with high-flying frisbee action at Georgia National Fair
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Disc-Connected K9s Frisbee Dog Show at the Georgia National Fair features dogs showing off their agility, speed and teamwork…
Investigation underway after stabbing on Triple Hill Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a 26-year-old man was stabbed. According to the sheriff's office, it happened in the 1100 block of Triple Hill Drive. Deputies were called to the scene at 10:…
Georgia Democrat Olu Brown talks bid for governor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Former pastor and current small business owner Olu Brown is turning to politics, eyeing the governor’s mansion. “I’m offering myself for governor because I…
Southeastern Reptile Rescue Brings Education and Adventure to Georgia National Fair
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Southeastern Reptile Rescue is giving visitors an up-close look at some of nature’s most misunderstood creatures. From snakes to alligators, the…
New attractions make their debut at the Georgia National Fair
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia National Fair is underway, and it features plenty of new attractions this year, including rides. Reithoffer Shows, the company responsible…
Republican-led Georgia state Senate committee plans to question Fani Willis next month
ATLANTA (AP) — After previous attempts to bring Fani Willis before a special state Senate committee formed to investigate her failed, the committee chairman said Friday that he expects the Fulton County district attorney to appear for questioning next month. State senators…
Healthcare challenges limiting rural Georgia growth
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Experts say one of the biggest barriers limiting rural development in Georgia is access to healthcare. The Georgia House of Representatives Rural Development Committee is eyeing paths…
Georgia National Fair brings economic boost to Middle Georgia
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Beyond the fairgrounds, the annual tradition is making a big impact on the local economy. Addie Hodges, marketing and communications specialist for the…
Supreme Court lets Lisa Cook remain as a Federal Reserve governor for now
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed Lisa Cook to remain as a Federal Reserve governor for now, declining to act on the Trump administration’s effort to immediately remove her from the central…
Georgia farmers will get $531M in Hurricane Helene aid, but the deal's not done yet
By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The wait continues for Georgia farmers who need more aid after Hurricane Helene, even as state and federal officials in other states announce agreements. The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Georgia Agriculture…
Brian Snitker, who managed Braves to 2021 World Series title, won't return to dugout next season
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) - Brian Snitker, who managed the Atlanta Braves to the 2021 World Series championship as the highlight of almost a half-century with the organization, will not return to the dugout next season.…
Georgia's highest court sides with slave descendants fighting to protect threatened community
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's highest court on Tuesday sided with Black landowners in a fight over zoning changes that weakened long-standing protections for one of the South’s last Gullah-Geechee communities founded by freed slaves. The state Supreme…
Georgia's 2026 candidates still can't escape fallout from Trump's false 2020 election claims
By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Fallout from the 2020 presidential election feels like it may never end in Georgia. Maybe more any other state, the decisions made after Democrat Joe Biden's narrow win — and Donald Trump's false…
Republican state Sen. Greg Dolezal enters Georgia's lieutenant governor race
By CHARLOTTE KRAMON Associated Press/Report for America ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia state Sen. Greg Dolezal entered a crowded race for lieutenant governor Tuesday with a hard-line MAGA campaign pledging to curb the “radical left.” Dolezal, a Republican from Cumming, is…
Georgia gubernatorial candidate Mike Thurmond talks state disaster response in wake of FEMA cuts
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- This time last year, Middle Georgians and others across the southeast were picking up the pieces left by Hurricane…
Ceasefire imminent as Trump plans trip for Gaza peace signing
(NBC)- Smoke still rose over Gaza early this morning — even as Israelis and Palestinians began celebrating the approval of a long-awaited ceasefire and peace deal. The Israeli government has endorsed the first phase of the agreement, which Hamas has…
Morning Business Report: Sam’s Club expands Sunday hours, IRS announces tax changes, and tariffs may impact Christmas supply
(LILAMAX)- Sam’s Club members will soon enjoy longer Sunday shopping hours. Responding to “overwhelming feedback,” most locations will now be open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays. “Plus” members — the retailer’s highest-tier shoppers — will continue to have…
New York Attorney General Letitia James indicted on felony charges
(CNN) - New York Attorney General Letitia James — who famously won a civil fraud case against former President Donald Trump — is now facing felony charges herself. Trump has long accused James of pursuing him for political reasons, once…
Tech Report: Amazon debuts prescription kiosks
(LILAMAX) - Amazon is rolling out prescription vending kiosks at select One Medical clinics in the Los Angeles area. Each machine can stock hundreds of medications — including antibiotics, inhalers,…
Texas National Guard on duty in Chicago amid protests, White House weighs broader troop options
(NBC)- Thursday morning, Texas National Guard troops were on duty in the Chicago area — their first mission since arriving in…
Morning Business Report: IRS furloughs thousands as shutdown drags into second week
(LILAMAX)- About 34,000 IRS employees are being furloughed, according to the agency. Another 40,000 workers, or roughly 53.6% of its workforce, will remain on…
Florida man charged with setting deadly Palisades Fire
(NBC)- Nearly nine months after one of California’s most destructive wildfires, federal authorities say they’ve found the man responsible. Investigators arrested 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht of Florida, charging him…
Israel and Hamas agree to first phase of ceasefire plan
(CNN)- After months of conflict, there are signs of hope in the Middle East. Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a ceasefire…
Government shutdown hits home as travel delays, food aid cuts, and worker strain grow
(NBC)- More than a week into the federal government shutdown, the real-world effects are deepening across the country — from family dinner…
Morning Business Report: Gold prices soar past $4,000 as markets face new uncertainty
(LILAMAX)- Gold has officially entered record territory — topping $4,000 an ounce for the first time ever. The precious metal is up 51…
Comey faces felony charges as Trump critics call case political payback
(CNN)- It’s arraignment day for former F-B-I Director James Comey — a man long at odds with President Donald Trump. Comey faces charges of making…
Morning Business Report: Amazon launches Prime Big Deal Days as markets hit records and new tariffs loom
(LILAMAX)- More than one-third of shoppers plan to, according to RetailMeNot — and Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days may be the place to start. The two-day sales event begins today, featuring major discounts on electronics, beauty products, and home goods.…
Flight delays worsen as shutdown strains air traffic control staffing
(CNN)- The Federal Aviation Administration says ongoing air traffic controller shortages are forcing delays at airports nationwide — and officials are blaming the government shutdown. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the impact is growing, noting that many controllers have begun…
Federal judge blocks Trump’s National Guard deployments as protests flare and shutdown drags on
(NBC)- President Donald Trump’s plan to deploy National Guard troops to multiple U.S. cities is facing mounting legal and political pushback. Overnight in Portland, Oregon, a federal judge blocked the administration’s attempt to send National Guard troops from California —…
Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez hospitalized, charged after violent altercation in Indianapolis
(NBC)- New details are emerging about the fight that left former NFL quarterback and Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez hospitalized in critical condition — and now facing criminal charges. Police say the 38-year-old was stabbed multiple times early Saturday morning…
Two killed, 14 injured in mass shooting in downtown Montgomery
(CNN)- Police in Montgomery, Alabama, are investigating a deadly mass shooting that left two people dead and 14 others injured late Saturday night. Authorities say rival gunmen opened fire in a crowded nightlife district just before midnight, sending bystanders running…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is sentenced to 4 years and 2 months in prison
NEW YORK (AP) — Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was sentenced Friday to 4 years and 2 months in prison in case involving sex workers, violence and “freak-offs.” U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian said a lengthy sentence was needed for deterrence and that he…
Morning Business Report: Air travel risks, jobs report delay, record markets, and Halloween spending boom
(LILAMAX)- Experts warn that the longer the current government shutdown continues, the greater the risk of disruptions to U.S. air travel.…
