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Kemp appoints Dorothy V. Hull as district attorney serving Monroe County
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Governor Brian Kemp has appointed Dorothy V. Hull as district attorney for the Towaliga Judicial Circuit, which covers Monroe, Lamar, and Butts Counties. According to a news release, Hull brings nearly three decades of experience as a…
Houston County volunteer clinic receives grant to stay open
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Just weeks ago, the Houston County Volunteer Medical Clinic was facing the harsh reality of a possible closure, but that reality has…
Fire danger remains high Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Humidity will remain very low across Middle Georgia Tuesday afternoon. This Evening A sunny and pleasant afternoon will become a chilly and clear night across Middle Georgia. While model guidance suggests that low temperatures will largely…
Andrea Cooke sworn in as Macon-Bibb County District 5 commissioner
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County has a new commissioner representing District 5. Andrea Cooke was officially sworn in Monday, filling the seat left vacant after…
Milledgeville woman charged after 4-month-old baby injured
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —A Milledgeville woman is accused of causing multiple injuries, including broken bones, to a four-month-old child while babysitting, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. 27-year-old Sara Ellen Smith of Milledgeville was arrested and charged on Monday with…
Crime Stoppers seeks man wanted for cruelty to children in Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Regional Crime Stoppers is spotlighting five individuals wanted by law enforcement agencies across Middle Georgia as part of its ongoing…
City of Butler mourns sudden passing of Mayor William “Barry” Whitley
TAYLOR, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -The City of Butler is in mourning following the unexpected passing of Mayor William “Barry” Whitley on Saturday, April 18th. The news has left the city saddened. Mayor Whitley had served as Mayor since February 15, 2013,…
U.S. seizes Iranian ship as tensions escalate in Gulf of Oman
(NBC)- Tensions between the United States and Iran are intensifying after Donald Trump announced the U.S. Navy seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship accused of attempting…
Teen battling leukemia completes marathon inside hospital
(NBC) A 15-year-old from Massachusetts is inspiring people across the country after completing a marathon—entirely inside a hospital while battling cancer. Wesley Araujo took on the challenge inside Boston…
RECALL WATCHLIST: Ford recalls 1.4 million F-150 Trucks; Electronics, toys, pet products recalled due to safety concerns
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Several major product recalls have been announced, affecting everything from vehicles and electronics to children’s…
Pilot killed in Florida neighborhood crash, witness calls final moments ‘heroic’
(NBC)- A deadly plane crash in Wesley Chapel has left a community shaken after a small aircraft went down in a residential backyard. Ring camera…
Tech Report: Meta layoffs, AI race and app boom highlight shifting tech landscape
(LILAMAX)- According to a report from Reuters, the parent company of Instagram plans to cut about 10% of its workforce—roughly 8,000 employees—in an initial round expected May 20. Additional layoffs could follow later in the year, depending on the company’s…
8 children killed in Shreveport, Louisiana domestic violence tragedy
(NBC)- A community in Shreveport is reeling after a devastating act of violence that left eight children dead and multiple others injured. Authorities have identified the suspect…
Man dead, deputy injured in Milledgeville shooting
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man is dead and a Baldwin County deputy was injured in a shooting at a Milledgeville home Saturday morning, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The shooting happened at a home at the intersection…
Milledgeville Youth Development Campus incident ends without major injuries
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A group disturbance involving five boys occurred Sunday evening at the Milledgeville Youth Development Campus. According to Glenn Allen, Director of Communications for the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice, the boys, whose ages have not been released, reportedly…
Fire weather conditions continue for North & Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Starting off the work week with a morning that feels chilly to some, even though temperatures will be around normal for this time of the year, sitting in the low to mid 40s. Deep northwest flow…
Dr. Takosha Swan enters Georgia lt. governor race focused on access and economic relief
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Republican candidate Dr. Takosha Swan is campaigning across Georgia as she seeks the state’s lieutenant governor seat…
State Sen. Blake Tillery outlines conservative vision in bid for Georgia lt. governor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia State Senator Blake Tillery is making his case to voters as he runs for Lieutenant Governor, highlighting…
Warner Robins man facing charges after high-speed chase in stolen box truck
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is in custody after deputies say he led law enforcement on a high-speed chase in a stolen box truck that stretched from Bibb County into Monroe County. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office,…
Bibb County School District considers rezoning changes, holds town hall for community input
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County School District is looking at possible rezoning changes and is asking for community input as part of its ongoing consolidation review. District leaders recently held a town hall to gather feedback from residents. The…
Kemp appoints Dorothy V. Hull as district attorney serving Monroe County
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Governor Brian Kemp has appointed Dorothy V. Hull as district attorney for the Towaliga Judicial Circuit, which covers Monroe, Lamar, and Butts Counties. According to a news release, Hull brings nearly three decades of experience as a…
Houston County volunteer clinic receives grant to stay open
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Just weeks ago, the Houston County Volunteer Medical Clinic was facing the harsh reality of a possible closure, but that reality has…
Fire danger remains high Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Humidity will remain very low across Middle Georgia Tuesday afternoon. This Evening A sunny and pleasant afternoon will become a chilly and clear night across Middle Georgia. While model guidance suggests that low temperatures will largely…
Andrea Cooke sworn in as Macon-Bibb County District 5 commissioner
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County has a new commissioner representing District 5. Andrea Cooke was officially sworn in Monday, filling the seat left vacant after…
Milledgeville woman charged after 4-month-old baby injured
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —A Milledgeville woman is accused of causing multiple injuries, including broken bones, to a four-month-old child while babysitting, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. 27-year-old Sara Ellen Smith of Milledgeville was arrested and charged on Monday with…
Crime Stoppers seeks man wanted for cruelty to children in Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Regional Crime Stoppers is spotlighting five individuals wanted by law enforcement agencies across Middle Georgia as part of its ongoing…
City of Butler mourns sudden passing of Mayor William “Barry” Whitley
TAYLOR, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -The City of Butler is in mourning following the unexpected passing of Mayor William “Barry” Whitley on Saturday, April 18th. The news has left the city saddened. Mayor Whitley had served as Mayor since February 15, 2013,…
RECALL WATCHLIST: Ford recalls 1.4 million F-150 Trucks; Electronics, toys, pet products recalled due to safety concerns
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Several major product recalls have been announced, affecting everything from vehicles and electronics to children’s…
Man dead, deputy injured in Milledgeville shooting
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man is dead and a Baldwin County deputy was injured in a shooting at a Milledgeville home Saturday morning, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The shooting happened at a home at the intersection…
Milledgeville Youth Development Campus incident ends without major injuries
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A group disturbance involving five boys occurred Sunday evening at the Milledgeville Youth Development Campus. According to Glenn Allen, Director of Communications for the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice, the boys, whose ages have not been released, reportedly…
Georgia’s American Journey: Ellen Craft’s daring escape from slavery in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, stories of resilience and courage are taking center stage, including one that began in…
Passenger killed in single-vehicle crash in Crawford County
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Crawford County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a single-vehicle crash that left one person dead. Deputies responded around 3:21 p.m. to a crash at Highway 80 West and Hopewell Road West involving a vehicle with reported injuries. When…
Fort Valley council meets after cancellation notice, approves key hires
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Fort Valley City Council members moved forward with a scheduled meeting at 6:30 PM Thursday despite a notice posted earlier on the city’s Facebook…
Heat sticks around Saturday before a cold front cools things off Sunday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will push the 90s again Saturday afternoon however Sunday will see more seasonal if not below average conditions thanks to a cold front. This Evening Scattered cumulus clouds from the afternoon should largely clear into…
Jones County deputies warn of ATV trespassing, safety risks during hunting season
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Jones County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to stay safe and follow the law during hunting season as complaints…
University System of Georgia tuition increase raises concerns for students
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The University System of Georgia has approved a tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, raising costs for students across the state. Tuition will increase by one percent for in-state students and three percent for out-of-state and…
CJ McCollum leads a late rally as the Hawks stun the Knicks 107-106 to tie their series at 1-1
NEW YORK (AP) — CJ McCollum scored 32 points and the Atlanta Hawks rallied to stun the New York Knicks 107-106 on Monday night, tying their first-round playoff series at one game apiece. McCollum led a late surge that was almost for…
Dr. Takosha Swan enters Georgia lt. governor race focused on access and economic relief
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Republican candidate Dr. Takosha Swan is campaigning across Georgia as she seeks the state’s lieutenant governor seat…
State Sen. Blake Tillery outlines conservative vision in bid for Georgia lt. governor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia State Senator Blake Tillery is making his case to voters as he runs for Lieutenant Governor, highlighting…
Community mourns Lauren Bullis killed during morning walk in Atlanta
(CNN)- A community is coming together in grief following the death of Lauren Bullis, a 40-year-old woman killed while walking her dog. Neighbors gathered Tuesday for…
Operation Gatekeeper leads to more than 30 arrests in Middle Georgia drug investigation
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A months-long drug investigation spanning multiple counties in Georgia has led to dozens of arrests, according…
Georgia among key battlegrounds in 2026 state legislative elections, GOP group says
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia is expected to be one of the most closely watched states in the 2026 election cycle, according to a new report from the Republican State Leadership Committee. The group identified Georgia as one of several top…
Tuition to rise at Georgia public colleges for 2026–27
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The University System of Georgia has approved a tuition increase for the upcoming academic year. The system’s Board of Regents voted Tuesday to raise tuition by 1% for in-state undergraduate students and 3% for out-of-state and international…
Sonny Perdue, Perry native, to retire as University System of Georgia chancellor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Sonny Perdue, a native of Perry, will retire as chancellor of the University System of Georgia, ending a decades-long career in public service that began in Middle Georgia. Perdue announced his decision on Wednesday, according to the…
Rep. Austin Scott rebukes Trump over controversial Easter post
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- U.S. Rep. Austin Scott is speaking out after President Donald Trump posted an image on Easter Sunday that drew criticism online. Scott, who represents…
Macon landmarks to light up purple for Crime Victims’ Rights Week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Landmarks in Macon will be part of a statewide effort to recognize crime victims during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Marsy’s Law for Georgia announced several locations across the state will be illuminated in purple, including Mercer…
Georgia’s American Journey: Old Capitol in Milledgeville highlights Georgia’s role in pivotal moments of U.S. history
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As America approaches its 250th anniversary, the Georgia Old Capitol in Milledgeville offers a powerful look at the state's history and the decisions that helped…
Fulton County Commissioner Dana Barrett running for Georgia Secretary of State focusing on election integrity and voting rights
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Dana Barrett, a Fulton County commissioner and former congressional candidate, is running for Georgia…
Dozens arrested, guns, and drugs seized in Georgia crackdown
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A major fugitive apprehension operation in Georgia led by the United States Marshals Service resulted in 78 arrests and the seizure of firearms, narcotics, and cash, with the effort centered in Clayton County. Authorities said the three-week…
Jason Esteves outlines vision for Georgia governor’s race focused on cost of living, healthcare, and education
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jason Esteves is laying out a campaign centered on lowering costs for families,…
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says Trump should be removed from office
(CNN)- Former Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene said she believes President Donald Trump should be removed from office, citing concerns about his rhetoric, foreign policy decisions, and leadership. Greene calls Trump remarks “madness” In an interview, Greene criticized statements…
One-year-old dead, mother charged after children left alone without food for hours
(CNN) - A tragic discovery in a local neighborhood has left residents shaken after a one-year-old child was found dead inside a home where…
Trump-endorsed Republican Clay Fuller wins Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former House seat in Georgia
RINGGOLD, Ga. (AP) — Republican Clay Fuller on Tuesday won Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former U.S. House seat in Georgia, turning back a Democratic challenge with the help of President Donald Trump’s endorsement despite uneasiness over the war in Iran. Democrat…
Woman killed, teen injured in Piedmont Park shooting in Atlanta
(CNN)- A woman is dead and a teenage girl is injured following a shooting at Piedmont Park on Saturday. According to police, the shooting happened during…
Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO
(41NBC/WMGT)- Apple announced that Tim Cook will become executive chairman while John Ternus will take over as chief executive officer. The changes take effect Sept. 1, 2026, following what the company described as a long-term succession planning process approved unanimously…
U.S. seizes Iranian ship as tensions escalate in Gulf of Oman
(NBC)- Tensions between the United States and Iran are intensifying after Donald Trump announced the U.S. Navy seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship accused of attempting…
Teen battling leukemia completes marathon inside hospital
(NBC) A 15-year-old from Massachusetts is inspiring people across the country after completing a marathon—entirely inside a hospital while battling cancer. Wesley Araujo took on the challenge inside Boston…
Pilot killed in Florida neighborhood crash, witness calls final moments ‘heroic’
(NBC)- A deadly plane crash in Wesley Chapel has left a community shaken after a small aircraft went down in a residential backyard. Ring camera…
Tech Report: Meta layoffs, AI race and app boom highlight shifting tech landscape
(LILAMAX)- According to a report from Reuters, the parent company of Instagram plans to cut about 10% of its workforce—roughly 8,000 employees—in an initial round expected May 20. Additional layoffs could follow later in the year, depending on the company’s…
8 children killed in Shreveport, Louisiana domestic violence tragedy
(NBC)- A community in Shreveport is reeling after a devastating act of violence that left eight children dead and multiple others injured. Authorities have identified the suspect…
Ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah holds as U.S.-Iran tensions ease
(NBC)- A ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed group Hezbollah appears to be holding, raising hopes for a broader de-escalation across the region. The pause in…
Morning Business Report: Mortgage rates fall, stocks hit records and community college interest rises
(LILAMAX)- According to Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.30% this week, down seven basis points and marking the…
Rising jet fuel prices could disrupt 2026 summer travel season
(CNN)- Travelers may face a turbulent summer as rising fuel costs and global tensions threaten to disrupt air travel. Experts say the 2026 summer travel season…
White House says Iran deal close as U.S. blockade and Senate tensions grow
(NBC)- The White House says it is optimistic a deal to end the conflict with Iran could be within reach, even as pressure…
Morning Business Report: Ticketmaster monopoly ruling, Fed tensions and AI pivot shake business landscape
(LILAMAX)- The verdict came after a lengthy trial in New York federal court, which included testimony from top music and entertainment executives.…
Child injured in random knife attack at Omaha Walmart, suspect shot by police
(NBC)- Authorities in Omaha are investigating a random attack inside a local Walmart that left a young child injured and the suspect dead.…
Hail, tornadoes and flooding hit central U.S., causing damage and evacuations
(CNN)- In Ohio, residents captured dramatic video of golf-ball-sized hail pounding the ground as powerful storms moved through the region Wednesday. The storms are part…
Rep. Austin Scott rebukes Trump over controversial Easter post
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- U.S. Rep. Austin Scott is speaking out after President Donald Trump posted an image on Easter Sunday that drew criticism online. Scott, who represents…
Former Rep. Eric Swalwell investigated over assault allegations, resigns
(NBC)- A new push for accountability is underway as Eric Swalwell faces a criminal investigation following his resignation from Congress. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department confirms…
Morning Business Report: Housing costs rise as markets gain, study warns Iran war could cost $1 trillion
(LILAMAX)- A new report from the Council of Economic Advisers suggests that increasing housing supply and cutting bureaucratic red…
Husband released but still suspect in Lynette Hooker disappearance in Bahamas
(NBC)- A man at the center of a growing international search is speaking out after being released from custody in the Bahamas. Brian Hooker was…
Oklahoma principal stops armed suspect at high school
(NBC)- Newly released video shows the dramatic and dangerous moments an armed suspect entered a high school in Pauls Valley—before being stopped by a quick-thinking principal. Authorities say…

