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DA declines charges in Fort Valley city credit card investigation
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney Anita Howard says she will not pursue criminal charges following a Georgia Bureau of Investigation review of the City of Fort Valley’s use of city-issued credit cards. According to Howard’s…
Georgia's American Journey: Peaches, Peanuts and Pines
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, one of Georgia's greatest contributions to the nation's story can be found in its fields, orchards and forests. Together, those industries tell a story of resilience, innovation…
Trump threatens to delay Todd Blanche nomination amid GOP holdouts
(NBC)- President Donald Trump's pick for attorney general remains in limbo as two Republican senators withhold their support and the president threatens to delay the nomination…
Teen killed in early morning shooting in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins police are investigating a shooting that left an 18-year-old dead early Friday morning. According to the Warner Robins Police Department, officers were dispatched to a shooting call on Ignico Drive near Village South…
Morning Business Report: Student loan repayment changes could raise monthly bills for millions
(LILAMAX)- Millions of student loan borrowers are entering a new phase of repayment changes that could lead to significantly higher monthly bills. Beginning…
Flooding forces Colorado evacuations as heat dome grips the West
(CNN)- Residents in parts of Colorado are facing another round of evacuations as heavy rain triggers flash flooding in areas recently devastated by wildfires. Some residents…
Drier conditions for Friday, then rain arrives Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Dry air continues to funnel into the area which is leading to overall pleasant conditions across the area. With the drier air being funneled in, smoke is also pushing into the area which has led to…
UPDATE: Owner says Gray Dairy Queen raised $250,000 for Macon children’s hospital
UPDATE: The Dairy Queen in Gray raised $250,000…
Library materials now available at downtown Macon bus station
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority opened a new book locker at its downtown bus station Thursday through a partnership with the Middle Georgia…
Macon man sentenced for fatal 2022 shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 26-year-old Macon man has been sentenced to 45 years, with 25 years to serve in prison, for fatally shooting a man from the backseat of the victim's car in 2022. Deshondre Octavius Liggins pleaded guilty…
More sun and hazy skies likely to end the week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Smoke from Canadian wildfires has reached the Peach State and will linger while conditions remain sunny Friday. This Evening Today has been the sunniest day this week around Middle Georgia and it’s also not felt…
Sparta event offers support for families affected by violence
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A local church and families affected by violence are hosting "Unity in the Community: From Grief to Grace" Saturday in Sparta to support…
Bibb County Jail expansion project underway amid calls for reform
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After a series of controversial incidents—including inmate deaths, concerns over inhumane conditions, and a shortage of mental health resources—the Bibb County Jail…
Woman injured after being hit by vehicle in Perry
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —A woman is hurt after being hit by a vehicle last night according to Assistant Fire Chief Kirk Crumpton with the Perry Fire Department. Chief Crumpton says firefighters were call to 517 Perry Parkway just before 11:00…
Man charged, accused of attacking Uber driver
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — One man is arrested and another person is on the run after being accused of assaulting an Uber Driver last month. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says the incident happened on the June 29, in the…
Rep. Mike Collins outlines healthcare plan during Monroe County visit, dodges questions on son-in-law and ties to white nationalism
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Republican U.S. Senate candidate Congressman Mike Collins visited Monroe County Hospital on Thursday…
Bibb County School District hosting Back to School Bash Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Families are invited to the Bibb County School District's ninth annual Back to School Bash on Friday at the Macon Mall. The free event will be…
Vacant apartment building catches fire on Mercer University Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A vacant two-story apartment building caught fire Wednesday night on Mercer University Drive, according to the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department. Lead fire investigator Kyle Murray tells 41NBC firefighters were called to the 4000 block of Mercer…
Deputies: Burglary suspect caught hiding in Macon Krystal bathroom
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 23-year-old man faces burglary and shoplifting charges after Bibb County deputies say he ran from them and tried to hide inside a restaurant bathroom Friday morning. Deputies say they spotted Kenyon Malik Clayton walking along…
Florida man arrested in Monroe County with stolen vehicle
MONROE COUNTY , Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Florida man is facing charges in Monroe County after deputies say they located a stolen vehicle connected to a burglary in Florida. According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded around 4:06…
Bibb County Back-to-School Bash distributes 2,000 bookbags
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County families received school supplies, uniforms and other support Friday during the district's ninth annual Back-to-School Bash on Friday. This year's back-to-school bash was a bit different because Bibb County Superintendent Dr. Dan Sims wanted…
Bibb County school zone cameras go live Monday with no warning period
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is reminding motorists to use extra caution as students head back to school Monday, Aug. 3. Officials said school zone cameras will be active during school hours whenever school zone lights…
DA declines charges in Fort Valley city credit card investigation
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney Anita Howard says she will not pursue criminal charges following a Georgia Bureau of Investigation review of the City of Fort Valley’s use of city-issued credit cards. According to Howard’s…
Teen killed in early morning shooting in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins police are investigating a shooting that left an 18-year-old dead early Friday morning. According to the Warner Robins Police Department, officers were dispatched to a shooting call on Ignico Drive near Village South…
UPDATE: Owner says Gray Dairy Queen raised $250,000 for Macon children’s hospital
UPDATE: The Dairy Queen in Gray raised $250,000…
Library materials now available at downtown Macon bus station
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority opened a new book locker at its downtown bus station Thursday through a partnership with the Middle Georgia…
Macon man sentenced for fatal 2022 shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 26-year-old Macon man has been sentenced to 45 years, with 25 years to serve in prison, for fatally shooting a man from the backseat of the victim's car in 2022. Deshondre Octavius Liggins pleaded guilty…
More sun and hazy skies likely to end the week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Smoke from Canadian wildfires has reached the Peach State and will linger while conditions remain sunny Friday. This Evening Today has been the sunniest day this week around Middle Georgia and it’s also not felt…
Sparta event offers support for families affected by violence
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A local church and families affected by violence are hosting "Unity in the Community: From Grief to Grace" Saturday in Sparta to support…
Bibb County Jail expansion project underway amid calls for reform
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After a series of controversial incidents—including inmate deaths, concerns over inhumane conditions, and a shortage of mental health resources—the Bibb County Jail…
Woman injured after being hit by vehicle in Perry
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —A woman is hurt after being hit by a vehicle last night according to Assistant Fire Chief Kirk Crumpton with the Perry Fire Department. Chief Crumpton says firefighters were call to 517 Perry Parkway just before 11:00…
Man charged, accused of attacking Uber driver
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — One man is arrested and another person is on the run after being accused of assaulting an Uber Driver last month. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says the incident happened on the June 29, in the…
Rep. Mike Collins outlines healthcare plan during Monroe County visit, dodges questions on son-in-law and ties to white nationalism
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Republican U.S. Senate candidate Congressman Mike Collins visited Monroe County Hospital on Thursday…
Bibb County School District hosting Back to School Bash Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Families are invited to the Bibb County School District's ninth annual Back to School Bash on Friday at the Macon Mall. The free event will be…
Vacant apartment building catches fire on Mercer University Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A vacant two-story apartment building caught fire Wednesday night on Mercer University Drive, according to the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department. Lead fire investigator Kyle Murray tells 41NBC firefighters were called to the 4000 block of Mercer…
Telfair County School District investigating threatening robo-call
TELFAIR COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Telfair County School District is investigating a threatening robo-call message that was received overnight, according to district officials. In a statement, the district said the automated message was received by multiple school districts across…
Wild Adventures makes splash on National Waterpark Day with safety tips for families
VALDOSTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Tuesday is National Waterpark Day, and Wild Adventures is celebrating by inviting families to beat the heat with a…
Federal report faults BioLab after 2024 fire as lawsuits grow
(CNN)- A new federal investigation into the 2024 BioLab fire in Rockdale County is fueling a growing wave of lawsuits, with investigators detailing what they describe…
41NBC in Marietta as President Trump speaks at Wheeler High School
MARIETTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — President Donald Trump took the stage Wednesday at Wheeler High School in Cobb County for a speech focused on his administration's…
Houston County-developed autism training becomes statewide requirement
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia first responders must complete autism response training under the recently signed "Rio’s Law." The new curriculum was developed directly by the Houston County…
Georgia Business Focus: Digital innovation, rising energy costs and business excellence
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Here's the latest Georgia Business Focus: Digital infrastructure alliance launched The Georgia Chamber of Commerce has announced the launch of the…
President Donald Trump set to visit Georgia next week to highlight economic agenda and "Trump Accounts"
MARIETTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - President Donald Trump is set to visit Marietta next week to highlight his administration's economic agenda and a new savings program for children, according to the White House. White House spokeswoman Liz Huston said Trump will…
New Georgia law requires trafficking training for lodging employees
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia lodging employees must now complete annual human trafficking awareness training under a new…
Macon crash among 12 deaths reported during Georgia holiday travel period
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Georgia Department of Public Safety says 12 people have died in crashes statewide during the holiday travel period, including two people killed in a crash on I-75 North in Macon. The agency also reports 424 DUI…
Data center fight brings both parties together in Jasper County
MONTICELLO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Organizers of a public hearing to protest a Jasper County data center development say sources bound by nondisclosure agreements have indicated that Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has targeted land in Jasper County and another site…
Atlanta Harvest owner says racial slur carved into watermelon won't stop community mission
(CNN)- The owner of Atlanta Harvest says he was shocked after discovering a racial slur carved into one of the business's watermelons, but…
Son charged in killing of mother of NFL veteran Calais Campbell
(NBC)- A 41-year-old man is facing murder charges after police say he killed his mother, the mother of NFL veteran Calais Campbell, inside her Buckhead…
Former Georgia teacher indicted on nearly 30 sex crime charges
(CNN)- A former Alexander High School teacher is facing nearly 30 criminal charges after a Douglas County grand jury indicted her on allegations of sexual misconduct…
Tim Dugger to perform before Quaker State 400 at EchoPark
HAMPTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Country singer and songwriter Tim Dugger will perform a pre-race concert before the Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway on Sunday, July 12. EchoPark Speedway announced Wednesday that Dugger will perform at the Cracker Barrel Fan…
Georgia Republican legislative leaders reject governor's call for 2028 redistricting
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s Republican legislative leaders on Wednesday rejected Gov. Brian Kemp’s call to redraw congressional and legislative districts during a special session, citing concerns about moving too quickly after a U.S. Supreme Court decision weakened federal Voting Rights Act protections for minority voters. House…
Rick Jackson beats Burt Jones for Georgia GOP governor nomination
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — Rick Jackson has won Georgia’s Republican nomination for governor, defeating Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in Tuesday's runoff after Jones led the field in last month's primary. Jackson will face Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms in the November…
Rep. Mike Collins wins Georgia’s GOP Senate nomination and will face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff
ATLANTA (AP) — Rep. Mike Collins on Tuesday defeated first-time candidate Derek Dooley for the Republican U.S. Senate nomination in Georgia, advancing to face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff for a seat that will help determine control of Capitol Hill for…
Crawford County girl 'so excited and so humble' to witness World Cup in person
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) – Back in April, Crawford County's Bailey DeWitt and her mother Susanna got the call of a lifetime, which ultimately led to two…
Dooley says Republicans need a political outsider for November
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp stood with Republican U.S. Senate candidate Derek Dooley on Monday as Dooley made the case that Republicans need a political outsider to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. Dooley and Kemp contrasted Dooley…
Trump threatens to delay Todd Blanche nomination amid GOP holdouts
(NBC)- President Donald Trump's pick for attorney general remains in limbo as two Republican senators withhold their support and the president threatens to delay the nomination…
Morning Business Report: Student loan repayment changes could raise monthly bills for millions
(LILAMAX)- Millions of student loan borrowers are entering a new phase of repayment changes that could lead to significantly higher monthly bills. Beginning…
Flooding forces Colorado evacuations as heat dome grips the West
(CNN)- Residents in parts of Colorado are facing another round of evacuations as heavy rain triggers flash flooding in areas recently devastated by wildfires. Some residents…
Morning Business Report: Fed holds interest rates steady
(LILAMAX)- The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady for the fifth meeting in a row, though three voting members indicated they are ready to raise rates. For consumers,…
Dow plunges 1,100 points after Fed holds interest rates steady
(CNN)- Stocks tumbled Wednesday after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, sending all three major U.S. indexes sharply lower. The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged…
U.S. intercepts Iranian missile attack as fighting resumes in Middle East
(NBC)- Fighting resumed in the Middle East overnight, ending a days-long pause in strikes as U.S. forces intercepted a wave of Iranian missiles targeting American…
Morning Business Report: Visa plans 2,600 job cuts as AI reshapes operations
(LILAMAX)- Visa is planning to cut 2,600 jobs as the company moves to reshape its operations and increase its use of artificial intelligence. The…
Violent storms bring flooding, tornadoes across Northeast
(CNN)- Violent storms slammed communities across the Northeast Tuesday, bringing heavy rain, flash flooding and dangerous conditions to millions of people. Some areas were forecast to receive more than…
Trump set to meet with Netanyahu and Zelenskyy
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is set for high-stakes meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as the war with Iran raises concerns about…
Morning Business Report: Federal Reserve research shows fewer Americans own homes than previously thought
(LILAMAX)- New Federal Reserve research suggests the share of American adults who own homes is significantly lower than the commonly cited homeownership…
Son charged after shooting mother of Chiefs coach Eric Bieniemy
(NBC)- The son of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has been arrested after authorities say he shot his mother at a home in Ashburn,…
Tornado damages Wisconsin communities as severe storms hit Midwest
(CNN)- Monday was a devastating day of severe weather throughout parts of the midwest. A torndaodo ripped through parts of Wisconsin, damagaing homes, uprroting trees, and knoching…
Morning Business Report: United approached Delta about potential airline merger
(LILAMAX)- United Airlines approached Delta Air Lines last year about a potential merger that would have combined two of the most valuable U.S. carriers. According to…
Three killed in shooting at Seattle Center food festival
(CNN)- At least three people were killed and several others were hospitalized after a mass shooting Sunday at Seattle Center, about a block from the city's iconic…
Trump unveils data center pledge as AI expansion sparks local opposition
(NBC)- As artificial intelligence continues to expand, the massive data centers needed to power the technology are becoming the focus of growing debate in communities…
LeBron James announces move to 76ers for final NBA chapter
(AP) — LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers. James made the announcement on social media Friday, saying it will be his “last decision” and that it comes after he strongly considered retirement. “I believe I can help make…
Two stabbed near Central Park as police investigate possible hate crime
(NBC)- Police are investigating whether a double stabbing near Central Park on New York City's Upper West Side was a hate crime after two men…
Morning Business Report: Tariffs, mortgage rates and stocks
(LILAMAX)- The Trump administration is rolling out a new round of tariffs on major U.S. trading partners, with rates ranging from 10% to 12.5%. According to the administration,…
