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Monroe County deputies investigating shooting on Fuller Road
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting Thursday night on Fuller Road. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies responded around 6:53 p.m. to a report of a person shot at a home. Deputies…
Sheriff: Stolen dog reunited with Washington County owner after being taken to Canada
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A dog reported stolen in Washington County has been reunited with its owner after Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran says the animal was taken to Canada. Cochran says the investigation started in December 2025 after…
Flag football players among Northside college signees
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Northside High School celebrated a group of student athletes signing college scholarships Thursday with honorees representing a range of sports from baseball to…
Warner Robins holds National Day of Prayer ceremony
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Residents gathered at City Hall Thursday for a National Day of Prayer ceremony…
Paws in Middle Georgia searching for new home after closure
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Paws in Middle Georgia Animal Rescue is now operating as a foster-only organization after the Warner Robins shelter says it lost its lease and closed…
New Monroe County facility expected to power 800,000 homes
SMARR, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Oglethorpe Power broke ground Thursday on a new combined-cycle energy facility in Monroe County that leaders say will bring jobs, tax revenue and long-term economic benefits to the area. The project is expected to bring significant…
More rain is likely Friday as cloud cover sticks around
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Rain chances around Middle Georgia will remain elevated as the work week ends and the weekend begins. This Evening Cloud cover will largely stick around while the sun is out however some clearing is expected through…
Montezuma police arrest suspect in stabbing investigation
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man has been arrested after police say a homeowner was stabbed multiple times during a domestic disturbance in Montezuma. According to the Montezuma Police…
Man gets 15 years in prison after meth, firearm investigation in Houston County
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Warner Robins man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to trafficking methamphetamine…
Bonaire man sentenced to 40 years in child pornography case
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Bonaire man has been sentenced to 40 years after pleading guilty to possessing child pornography. According to the Houston County…
12 hospitalized after major crash shuts down I-75 in Monroe County
UPDATE: According to Georgia Department of Transportation's 511GA website, I-75 southbound is now back open. The site showed no delays as of 6:30 p.m. UPDATE:…
National Day of Prayer service in Macon focuses on prayers for government, families and education
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Community and ministry leaders gathered in downtown Macon Thursday for the National Day of Prayer, focusing prayers…
U.S.-Iran tensions continue as optimism grows for possible peace deal
(NBC)- A mixed picture is emerging in the Middle East as new military confrontations unfold alongside growing hopes for a possible agreement between the United States…
Tornadoes tear through Mississippi as severe weather slams South
(CNN)- Multiple tornadoes ripped through parts of Mississippi overnight, leaving behind damaged homes, blocked highways and widespread power outages as severe weather swept across the South. Video…
Morning Business Report: Stocks rise on Iran deal optimism as Americans plan relaxed summer
(LILAMAX)- Stocks climbed Wednesday amid growing optimism surrounding a possible framework for a peace agreement between the United States and Iran, even…
Suspect arrested after Montezuma stabbing
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A suspect is in custody after a domestic disturbance in Montezuma left a man with multiple stab wounds, according to police. Officers with the Montezuma Police Department responded around Wednesday night to a reported disturbance in the…
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigating death on Burke Street in Macon
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/DT)- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a death that happened early Thursday morning in the 1000 block of Burke Street in…
Heavy rain and storms continue through the day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The radar remains active for much of Northern and portions of Western Georgia this morning, as scattered showers and thunderstorms overspread the area. We've had a few thunderstorms take advantage of the favorable environment to produce…
Milledgeville student researching rural health challenges at Yale
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Milledgeville student at Yale University is researching ways to protect newborns from antibiotic-resistant infections while preparing to return to rural Georgia to work…
GBI investigating shooting at Fort Valley apartment complex
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into a shooting Thursday afternoon at a Fort Valley apartment complex. Fort Valley Police Chief David Wilson tells 41NBC the shooting happened around 1:40 p.m. at Westside Villas.…
UPDATE: Houston County inmate dies after medical emergency
UPDATE: The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says Shaqwan Warren was in the process of being released from the Houston County Detention Center when he began experiencing medical issues. According to the GBI, Warren had been held on traffic charges connected…
Monroe County deputies investigating shooting on Fuller Road
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting Thursday night on Fuller Road. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies responded around 6:53 p.m. to a report of a person shot at a home. Deputies…
Sheriff: Stolen dog reunited with Washington County owner after being taken to Canada
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A dog reported stolen in Washington County has been reunited with its owner after Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran says the animal was taken to Canada. Cochran says the investigation started in December 2025 after…
Flag football players among Northside college signees
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Northside High School celebrated a group of student athletes signing college scholarships Thursday with honorees representing a range of sports from baseball to…
Warner Robins holds National Day of Prayer ceremony
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Residents gathered at City Hall Thursday for a National Day of Prayer ceremony…
Paws in Middle Georgia searching for new home after closure
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Paws in Middle Georgia Animal Rescue is now operating as a foster-only organization after the Warner Robins shelter says it lost its lease and closed…
New Monroe County facility expected to power 800,000 homes
SMARR, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Oglethorpe Power broke ground Thursday on a new combined-cycle energy facility in Monroe County that leaders say will bring jobs, tax revenue and long-term economic benefits to the area. The project is expected to bring significant…
More rain is likely Friday as cloud cover sticks around
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Rain chances around Middle Georgia will remain elevated as the work week ends and the weekend begins. This Evening Cloud cover will largely stick around while the sun is out however some clearing is expected through…
Montezuma police arrest suspect in stabbing investigation
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man has been arrested after police say a homeowner was stabbed multiple times during a domestic disturbance in Montezuma. According to the Montezuma Police…
Man gets 15 years in prison after meth, firearm investigation in Houston County
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Warner Robins man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to trafficking methamphetamine…
Bonaire man sentenced to 40 years in child pornography case
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Bonaire man has been sentenced to 40 years after pleading guilty to possessing child pornography. According to the Houston County…
12 hospitalized after major crash shuts down I-75 in Monroe County
UPDATE: According to Georgia Department of Transportation's 511GA website, I-75 southbound is now back open. The site showed no delays as of 6:30 p.m. UPDATE:…
National Day of Prayer service in Macon focuses on prayers for government, families and education
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Community and ministry leaders gathered in downtown Macon Thursday for the National Day of Prayer, focusing prayers…
Suspect arrested after Montezuma stabbing
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A suspect is in custody after a domestic disturbance in Montezuma left a man with multiple stab wounds, according to police. Officers with the Montezuma Police Department responded around Wednesday night to a reported disturbance in the…
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigating death on Burke Street in Macon
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/DT)- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a death that happened early Thursday morning in the 1000 block of Burke Street in…
UPDATE: Arrests made in December shooting in Dexter that left man dead
UPDATE (5/6/26): The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced Wednesday the arrests of two people in connection with a murder in December 2025. According to an update from the GBI, 18-year-old Jeremiah Terrell Worthen of Dublin and 19-year-old Taze Shaquor Worthen…
Kemp signs agriculture bills, tax relief measures into law
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Gov. Brian Kemp signed nearly a dozen agricultural bills and resolutions into law Wednesday, covering a wide range of issues affecting Georgia's…
Savannah officer suspended after viral arrest video sparks lawsuit
(CNN)- A viral arrest video from downtown Savannah has led to a lawsuit and an internal police investigation after footage appeared to show an officer shoving a…
Warner Robins man sentenced after crashing stolen Humvee into Army building
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A Warner Robins man will spend nearly three years in federal prison after investigators say he stole a military vehicle and drove it into an Army headquarters building. Treamon Dominic Lacy, 42, was sentenced to 33…
Georgia lawmaker warns of risks after voting rights ruling
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-A Georgia lawmaker is warning of potential risks to fair representation following a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision affecting voting rights protections, as state leaders signal changes to congressional maps may still be ahead. State Rep. Floyd Griffin…
Georgia begins sending out special tax refunds — here’s who qualifies
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia taxpayers could start seeing extra money in their accounts soon. Gov. Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Revenue say the state has begun issuing one-time special tax refunds approved during the 2026 legislative session. The…
Early voting in Georgia nears 180,000 Ballots as turnout continues to climb
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Early voting numbers in Georgia continue to rise, with state officials pointing to strong turnout just days into the voting…
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones backs gas tax extension, weighs in on redistricting debate
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As gas prices continue to climb across the country, Georgia leaders are considering whether to extend relief at the…
Former President Joe Biden endorses Keisha Lance Bottoms for Governor
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Former President Joe Biden has endorsed Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia’s race for governor, marking his first endorsement in the state’s 2026 election cycle as the primary approaches. In a video message released to voters, Biden…
What Warnock said about Georgia wildfires and response efforts
(CNN/WUPA)- U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock is praising first responders and expressing support for communities impacted by wildfires in South Georgia. Warnock said he recently spent time with emergency crews working on the ground, highlighting their efforts to protect vulnerable residents…
Gov. Kemp warns Georgia wildfires will continue despite recent rain
(CNN)- Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp toured parts of the state Tuesday impacted by ongoing wildfires as dry conditions continue to fuel fire activity. Officials say low…
Kelvin King outlines election reform and government efficiency plans in Secretary of State bid
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Kelvin King, a U.S. Air Force veteran and business owner, is running on a message of restoring public…
Georgia expands drought assistance to more Middle Georgia counties
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Farmers in Baldwin, Jones, and Monroe counties are now eligible for federal drought assistance following a new expansion of disaster designations across Georgia. The Georgia Department of Agriculture, in coordination with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, announced…
Greg Dolezal highlights legislative record in bid for Georgia Lt. Governor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia State Senator Greg Dolezal has entered the race for lieutenant governor, positioning himself as a results-driven conservative focused on education…
John Francis Coyne III switches political parties and is running for U.S. Senate
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - John Coyne is not entirely new to the political arena. He previously ran for U.S. Senate in 2016 as…
Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Amanda Duffy outlines her platform for Georgia Governor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Amanda Duffy, democratic candidate for governor of Georgia is making her case to voters, despite facing long odds in a crowded…
Attorney General Chris Carr makes case for Governor, emphasizing public safety and economic growth
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Attorney General Chris Carr is taking his campaign for governor directly to voters, outlining a platform centered on public safety, economic growth, and affordability. Throughout his…
State Rep. Derrick Jackson, democrat running for Governor promises $20 minimum wage and medicaid expansion
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Democratic State Representative Derrick Jackson has officially entered the race for Georgia governor, joining a growing field…
State Sen. Steve Gooch outlines his “Georgia First” agenda in bid for Lt. Gov.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Republican State Senator Steve Gooch is making his case for Lieutenant Governor, centering his campaign on a platform…
U.S.-Iran tensions continue as optimism grows for possible peace deal
(NBC)- A mixed picture is emerging in the Middle East as new military confrontations unfold alongside growing hopes for a possible agreement between the United States…
Tornadoes tear through Mississippi as severe weather slams South
(CNN)- Multiple tornadoes ripped through parts of Mississippi overnight, leaving behind damaged homes, blocked highways and widespread power outages as severe weather swept across the South. Video…
Morning Business Report: Stocks rise on Iran deal optimism as Americans plan relaxed summer
(LILAMAX)- Stocks climbed Wednesday amid growing optimism surrounding a possible framework for a peace agreement between the United States and Iran, even…
Trump pauses Project Freedom as Iran peace talks continue
(NBC)- Donald Trump has paused “Project Freedom,” the U.S. military operation designed to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, citing progress toward a broader peace…
Democrats question funding for Trump White House ballroom project
(NBC)- New images released this week show rapid construction underway on White House ballroom renovations championed by Donald Trump, but the project is now drawing criticism from…
Secret Service shoots armed suspect near the White House
(NBC)- Federal authorities are investigating after Secret Service agents shot an armed suspect near the White House Monday afternoon. According to the United States Secret Service, 45-year-old…
Iran attacks oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz despite ceasefire
(NBC)- Fresh attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz are testing the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran as violence in the…
Prosecutors say Palisades Fire suspect was obsessed with Luigi Mangione
(NBC)- Prosecutors say 30-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht, who is charged in connection with the wildfire that killed 12 people and destroyed entire neighborhoods, had become fixated on…
Dashcam video shows United plane clipping light pole near Newark Airport
(NBC)- Dramatic dashcam video is shedding new light on a frightening aviation incident involving a United Airlines flight attempting to land at Newark Liberty International…
Spirit Airlines shutdown leaves travelers stranded and employees searching for answers
(NBC)- Thousands of travelers across the country are scrambling to make new plans after the sudden collapse of Spirit Airlines over the weekend. The discount…
Morning Business Report: Graduates face lower salaries as markets react to global tensions
(LILAMAX)- New college graduates entering the workforce this year may need to adjust their salary expectations as new data shows a significant gap…
Trump launches Project Freedom to escort ships through Strait of Hormuz
(NBC)- Donald Trump announced a new military-backed initiative aimed at easing global shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz as tensions with Iran continue despite…
Debate grows over Trump war powers as Iran ceasefire holds
(NBC)- A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran is holding 60 days into the conflict, but political tensions are escalating in Washington over presidential…
Dramatic NYC house explosion caught on police body camera
(NBC)- Dramatic body camera footage captured the moment a house exploded in New York City while police officers responded to a domestic dispute early Thursday morning. The…
Twitch streamer hit by car during viral cross-country faith walk
A Philadelphia Twitch streamer known for documenting a cross-country “faith walk” was struck by a vehicle in Indiana while thousands watched live online. Authorities say 27-year-old…
Former President Joe Biden endorses Keisha Lance Bottoms for Governor
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Former President Joe Biden has endorsed Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia’s race for governor, marking his first endorsement in the state’s 2026 election cycle as the primary approaches. In a video message released to voters, Biden…
Gas prices surge as Iran conflict drives economic concerns
(NBC)- The national average for gasoline has reached $4.23 per gallon — the highest level since the war with Iran began — putting pressure on families, commuters…
Morning Business Report: Iran’s currency hits record low as oil prices rise and Fed holds rates steady
(LILAMAX)- Iran’s economy is facing mounting pressure as the country’s currency plunged to a record low amid ongoing tensions…

