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Forsyth Police receive $23,000 grant to boost traffic enforcement and safety
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Forsyth Police Department has received a $23,000 traffic enforcement grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to promote safe…
Cooler but seasonal temps start the week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - High pressure has begun to build across the ArkLaMiss stretching east into Georgia. We will get a real taste of Fall to kick off the…
Thieves pull off daring daylight jewelry heist at the Louvre
(CNN) - French authorities are investigating an elaborate daylight jewelry heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris, one of the most famous and heavily visited museums…
Vance signals U.S. officials may visit Israel amid fragile Gaza ceasefire
(CNN)- Vice President J.D. Vance says an administration official will likely travel to Israel soon, following renewed violence between Hamas and Israeli forces in Gaza.…
Deputies: Man dies in motorcycle crash in Houston County
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A North Carolina man is dead after a motorcycle crash in Houston County early Sunday morning. According to a Houston County Sheriff's…
Three killed in overnight shooting in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Three people are dead after being shot overnight on Williams Street in Macon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, Macon-Bibb E-911 received a call…
Bobby Brown, others bring star power to Macon’s Fall Fest 2025
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Grammy Award–winning performer, best known for his chart-topping hits like My Prerogative and Every Little Step, spoke…
THE END ZONE SCOREBOARD: Scores and highlights from Week 10 of high school football
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from Week 10. (Catch all the highlights here.) Games featured…
Bibb County School District celebrates completion of Harry B. Thompson Complex
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Today, the Bibb County School District celebrated the completion of the Harry B. Thompson Complex. The project began with improvements to…
Warner Robins celebrates upcoming opening of Haven Hope House
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins leaders say construction hiccups and gaps in funding may have delayed the opening of the Haven Hope House, but they…
Missing Johnson County man with dementia found safe after two-day search
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Johnson County man reported missing Wednesday has been found safe following a large search effort involving multiple agencies, according to…
Byron man convicted on 18 counts of child sexual exploitation
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Peach County jury has convicted a Byron man on 18 counts of child sexual exploitation following an undercover investigation that…
Man charged with aggravated assault after Jones County shooting
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is in custody after deputies say he shot someone Thursday in Jones County. According to a news release from the Jones…
Man arrested after shots fired into Duhart Avenue home in Eastman
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Eastman Police Department says a man is in custody after shots were fired at a home earlier this month on Duhart Avenue. According to a news release, officers received a 911 call on October 8…
Macon-Bibb Firefighters tee off to support Muscular Dystrophy Association
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Firefighters and community members came together Friday for the department’s annual MDA Golf Tournament at Bowden Golf Course. The event raises money for…
Sonny’s BBQ Brings New Fall Flavors to Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The restaurant chain, known for its slow-smoked meats and Southern hospitality is rolling out seasonal dishes that bring comfort and creativity to the…
Tech Report: Smart glasses, AI cyberattacks, digital remittances, Bezos’ space prediction
(LILAMAX)- EssilorLuxottica is doubling down on the future of smart glasses, investing in eyewear that lets users play music and take photos — all hands-free.…
Morning Business Report: Mortgage rates dip as housing market cools; stocks, drugmakers fall amid tariff pressures
(LILAMAX)- There’s a bit of relief for potential homebuyers this week. Freddie Mac reports the average rate on a 30-year…
Crimestoppers seeking fugitives in Houston 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 day. Crimestoppers partners…
Temperatures rebound Tuesday ahead of a cold front
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After a couple days in the 70s highs will climb back into the 80s Tuesday afternoon. This Evening A sunny Monday afternoon will become…
UPDATE: Developer withdraws Jones County data center application ahead of meeting
UPDATE (10/20/25): The developer behind…
Forsyth Police receive $23,000 grant to boost traffic enforcement and safety
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Forsyth Police Department has received a $23,000 traffic enforcement grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to promote safe…
Deputies: Man dies in motorcycle crash in Houston County
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A North Carolina man is dead after a motorcycle crash in Houston County early Sunday morning. According to a Houston County Sheriff's…
Three killed in overnight shooting in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Three people are dead after being shot overnight on Williams Street in Macon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, Macon-Bibb E-911 received a call…
Bobby Brown, others bring star power to Macon’s Fall Fest 2025
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Grammy Award–winning performer, best known for his chart-topping hits like My Prerogative and Every Little Step, spoke…
Bibb County School District celebrates completion of Harry B. Thompson Complex
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Today, the Bibb County School District celebrated the completion of the Harry B. Thompson Complex. The project began with improvements to…
Warner Robins celebrates upcoming opening of Haven Hope House
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins leaders say construction hiccups and gaps in funding may have delayed the opening of the Haven Hope House, but they…
Missing Johnson County man with dementia found safe after two-day search
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Johnson County man reported missing Wednesday has been found safe following a large search effort involving multiple agencies, according to…
Byron man convicted on 18 counts of child sexual exploitation
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Peach County jury has convicted a Byron man on 18 counts of child sexual exploitation following an undercover investigation that…
Man charged with aggravated assault after Jones County shooting
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is in custody after deputies say he shot someone Thursday in Jones County. According to a news release from the Jones…
Man arrested after shots fired into Duhart Avenue home in Eastman
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Eastman Police Department says a man is in custody after shots were fired at a home earlier this month on Duhart Avenue. According to a news release, officers received a 911 call on October 8…
Macon-Bibb Firefighters tee off to support Muscular Dystrophy Association
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Firefighters and community members came together Friday for the department’s annual MDA Golf Tournament at Bowden Golf Course. The event raises money for…
Sonny’s BBQ Brings New Fall Flavors to Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The restaurant chain, known for its slow-smoked meats and Southern hospitality is rolling out seasonal dishes that bring comfort and creativity to the…
Macon family threatens legal action following burial plot dispute
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Leroy Thomas Jr. was laid to rest at Woodlawn Memorial park in Macon in 2017. On Thursday, his sisters were at his grave,…
Halloween shoppers feeling the pinch as prices rise
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Creepy masks, spooky decorations and tons of candy could cost Halloween shoppers more than ever this season, with a projected record spending of $13.1 billion, according to the National Retail Federation. Halloween is only a few…
Slight temperature drop Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After a few days in the mid 80s temperatures will be closer to 80 degrees Friday afternoon. This Evening It’s been another clear and pleasant afternoon across…
Man who planned to 'shoot up' Atlanta airport is arrested in terminal following tip, police say
ATLANTA (AP) - Police arrested a man at Atlanta's bustling airport on Monday after getting a tip from his family that he was planning to shoot up the place, and found an assault-style rifle and ammunition in his truck outside,…
Sonny’s BBQ Brings New Fall Flavors to Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The restaurant chain, known for its slow-smoked meats and Southern hospitality is rolling out seasonal dishes that bring comfort and creativity to the…
Newly elected Georgia NAACP President Gwenette Westbrooks outlines goals
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon NAACP Branch President Gwenette Westbrooks was promoted by her peers over the weekend, and elected President of the Georgia NAACP State Conference.…
Macon-Bibb NAACP President Gwen Westbrooks elected Georgia NAACP president
UPDATE: Westbrooks told 41NBC's Fiona King she will assume her new role after a 30-day transition period and serve a two-year term. She says one of her…
Eighth body recovered after fiery Georgia highway crash between semi-trailer and van
JEFFERSON, Ga. (AP) — An eighth body was found at a fiery Georgia highway crash between a semi-trailer and van, Deputy Jackson County Coroner…
Skating rinks across Middle Georgia invite families to celebrate Roller Skating Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Rinks across Middle Georgia are inviting families to lace up their skates and join the fun this National Roller Skating…
Georgia National Fair introduces new creative foods for 2025 fairgoers
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia National Fair is dishing out new and creative foods that are catching fairgoers’ attention. Addie Hodges, marketing and communications specialist for the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, says this year’s menu includes some exciting…
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…
Vance signals U.S. officials may visit Israel amid fragile Gaza ceasefire
(CNN)- Vice President J.D. Vance says an administration official will likely travel to Israel soon, following renewed violence between Hamas and Israeli forces in Gaza.…
Tech Report: Smart glasses, AI cyberattacks, digital remittances, Bezos’ space prediction
(LILAMAX)- EssilorLuxottica is doubling down on the future of smart glasses, investing in eyewear that lets users play music and take photos — all hands-free.…
Morning Business Report: Mortgage rates dip as housing market cools; stocks, drugmakers fall amid tariff pressures
(LILAMAX)- There’s a bit of relief for potential homebuyers this week. Freddie Mac reports the average rate on a 30-year…
Robocalls and scam texts surge to six-year high, watchdog warns
(NBC)- If it feels like your phone never stops buzzing, you’re not imagining it. Americans are getting more robocalls and scam texts than ever before. The…
Trump considers giving Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine during Zelensky White House visit
(CNN)- The war in Ukraine — and the weapons needed to fight it — are taking center stage in Washington today as Ukrainian President…
Massive storm triggers one of Alaska’s largest airlifts as villages wiped out along west coast
(NBC) - One of the largest airlifts in Alaska’s history is underway after a devastating storm tore through the state’s western…
Man accused of briefly stealing car with baby inside at Florida gas station
(NBC)- Surveillance video captured the tense moments when a man drove off in a car with a one-year-old child inside — then returned…
Trump authorizes CIA covert action in Venezuela, warns of new immigration crackdowns
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is escalating his fight against immigration and the drug trade — both at home and abroad. Speaking Wednesday, the president…
Tech Report: Americans uneasy about rise of AI, Walmart expands IoT network
(LILAMAX)- A new Pew Research Center survey shows more Americans are concerned than excited about the rise of artificial intelligence in daily life —…
Judge blocks Trump layoffs as shutdown deepens and tensions rise
(NBC)- As the government shutdown stretches on, the legal and political stakes continue to climb. President Donald Trump insists his administration is “getting rid of a…
Morning Business Report: Major banks report strong earnings as markets rally, United Airlines projects record revenue
(LILAMAX)- The nation’s largest banks are sending a message of confidence about the U.S. economy. Major lenders reported strong earnings…
Los Angeles County declares emergency over Trump immigration raids
(NBC)- Los Angeles County is declaring a state of emergency over President Trump’s immigration raids — a move typically reserved for natural disasters. The Board of Supervisors…
The U.S. economy takes a hit as shutdown drags on
(CNN)- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the ongoing government shutdown is starting to slow the U.S. economy — costing an estimated $15 billion each week. “The…
Tech Report: Instagram adds teen safety limits as Walmart, Spotify and Etsy expand AI partnerships
(LILAMAX)- Instagram is rolling out new protections for teenagers’ accounts — including a system that limits what young users can see…
Morning Business Report: Trump targets China over soybean trade as Boeing lands major missile deal
(LILAMAX)- President Donald Trump is escalating his rhetoric against China over trade. In a post on Truth Social last night, he…
Military pay resumes amid government shutdown as layoffs mount
(CNN)- It’s a crucial payday for U.S. service members — and a moment of relief for military families caught up in the ongoing government shutdown. President Donald…
D’Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer who became an icon with ‘Untitled (How Does It Feel),’ dies
LOS ANGELES (AP) -D’Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” music video, has died. He was 51. The singer, whose real name was Michael…
Measles outbreaks surge across U.S. schools as vaccination rates decline
(NBC)- This morning, health officials are sounding the alarm as measles cases surge nationwide, disrupting classrooms and forcing hundreds of students into quarantine. In South Carolina,…