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Bibb County Sheriff's Office searching for missing 33-year-old Macon man
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help locating a 33-year-old man who has been missing since July. According to deputies, Vanquavias Hamilton was reported missing by family members on September 8, 2026.…
'Justice on Trial Reloaded' off-Broadway play coming to Macon November 14
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An off-Broadway touring production exploring civil rights, reparations and American history is coming to Macon this November. "Justice on Trial Reloaded"…
Atrium Health Navicent brings hospital-level care to patients' homes in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Atrium Health Navicent is bringing hospital-level care directly to patients' homes through its Hospital at Home program, serving eligible patients…
Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's home amid investigation into alleged immigration fraud
(NBC)- Federal agents searched the home of Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar on Monday as part of an ongoing criminal investigation that reportedly involves…
Morning Business Report: Starbucks denies Chipotle takeover rumors as gas prices remain above $4
(LILAMAX)- Starbucks is denying reports that it plans to acquire Chipotle Mexican Grill following days of speculation about a potential merger between…
Actress Selma Blair faces assault charges following alleged incident on flight to New York
(CNN)- Actress Selma Blair appeared in a New York City courtroom Monday on charges of second-degree assault following an alleged incident aboard…
Montezuma announces citywide curfew ahead of homecoming weekend
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The City of Montezuma is putting a citywide curfew in place during homecoming weekend later this month. Mayor Charles J. Ivey announced the curfew in a public safety notice dated October 12. The curfew will be in…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores October 5-9
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - This week's Restaurant Report Card provides food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, October 5 and Friday, October 9. Understanding…
Georgia House Democrats Hold Community Discussion in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia House Democrats held a community discussion at Greater Hill Zion Baptist Church…
One person dies after guest incident at Six Flags Over Georgia
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT/CNN)- A man was killed Monday after falling from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Witnesses said the man fell from the Goliath roller coaster and hit the ride several times. The accident left riders stuck…
Rick Jackson brings gubernatorial campaign tour to Macon ahead of early voting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Republican gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson stopped in Macon Monday as part of a statewide campaign tour with Georgia Gov. Brian…
Macon officials seeking families of 232 unclaimed cremated remains
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Macon-Bibb County is asking families and loved ones to come forward to claim the cremated remains of people currently in the county’s care. Any…
Summerlike temperatures return as the Georgia National Fair rolls on
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will remain several degrees above normal for this time of year in the wake of Hurricane Isaias. This Evening A warm, sunny, and breezy afternoon will become a cool and seasonal night with temperatures dropping…
Monroe County deputies find drone, drugs in suspected prison drop case
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A Jonesboro man is being held without bond after Monroe County deputies said they found a drone, marijuana, ecstasy, and other suspected prison drop-related contraband during a traffic stop Sunday night. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s…
RECALL WATCH LIST: Federal agencies issue sweeping recalls on seafood, supplements, lawn mowers, and playground swings amid health and safety concerns
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Federal agencies have issued a string of major recalls and public health…
Two law enforcement officers terminated after Baldwin County license plate data charges
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Two law enforcement officers have lost their jobs after separate Baldwin County booking reports listed charges involving law enforcement-captured license plate data. The cases involve Kevin Todd Steinmeyer and Daniel Edward Peavey. Both men were booked on…
Morning Business Report: Apple reportedly cuts iPhone 18 parts orders as Halloween spending and Disney ticket prices rise
(LILAMAX)- Apple has reportedly instructed some suppliers to reduce parts production for its iPhone 18 and iPhone 18…
Trump considers new strikes against Houthi militants after deadly Saudi airport attacks
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is considering a new wave of U.S. military strikes against Iranian-backed Houthi militants following deadly attacks on a major international…
Potential record highs possible Wednesday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will push 90 degrees again Wednesday afternoon as sunny skies continue to dominate Middle Georgia. This Evening A sunny and warm afternoon will become another clear and relatively seasonal night as temperatures should valley a…
Measles case confirmed in Macon County, Georgia's 2026 total reaches 22
MACON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a new measles case in an unvaccinated Macon County resident, bringing the state's total to 22 cases in 2026. According to DPH, Georgia reported 10 measles…
4 arrested after drug investigation at Warner Robins vape shop, homes
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Four people were arrested after Houston County sheriff's investigators executed search warrants at a Warner Robins vape shop and two residences following a months-long drug investigation. According to the Houston County Sheriff's Office, investigators with…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office searching for missing 33-year-old Macon man
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help locating a 33-year-old man who has been missing since July. According to deputies, Vanquavias Hamilton was reported missing by family members on September 8, 2026.…
'Justice on Trial Reloaded' off-Broadway play coming to Macon November 14
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An off-Broadway touring production exploring civil rights, reparations and American history is coming to Macon this November. "Justice on Trial Reloaded"…
Atrium Health Navicent brings hospital-level care to patients' homes in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Atrium Health Navicent is bringing hospital-level care directly to patients' homes through its Hospital at Home program, serving eligible patients…
Montezuma announces citywide curfew ahead of homecoming weekend
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The City of Montezuma is putting a citywide curfew in place during homecoming weekend later this month. Mayor Charles J. Ivey announced the curfew in a public safety notice dated October 12. The curfew will be in…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores October 5-9
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - This week's Restaurant Report Card provides food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, October 5 and Friday, October 9. Understanding…
Georgia House Democrats Hold Community Discussion in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia House Democrats held a community discussion at Greater Hill Zion Baptist Church…
Rick Jackson brings gubernatorial campaign tour to Macon ahead of early voting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Republican gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson stopped in Macon Monday as part of a statewide campaign tour with Georgia Gov. Brian…
Macon officials seeking families of 232 unclaimed cremated remains
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Macon-Bibb County is asking families and loved ones to come forward to claim the cremated remains of people currently in the county’s care. Any…
Summerlike temperatures return as the Georgia National Fair rolls on
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will remain several degrees above normal for this time of year in the wake of Hurricane Isaias. This Evening A warm, sunny, and breezy afternoon will become a cool and seasonal night with temperatures dropping…
Monroe County deputies find drone, drugs in suspected prison drop case
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A Jonesboro man is being held without bond after Monroe County deputies said they found a drone, marijuana, ecstasy, and other suspected prison drop-related contraband during a traffic stop Sunday night. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s…
RECALL WATCH LIST: Federal agencies issue sweeping recalls on seafood, supplements, lawn mowers, and playground swings amid health and safety concerns
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Federal agencies have issued a string of major recalls and public health…
Two law enforcement officers terminated after Baldwin County license plate data charges
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Two law enforcement officers have lost their jobs after separate Baldwin County booking reports listed charges involving law enforcement-captured license plate data. The cases involve Kevin Todd Steinmeyer and Daniel Edward Peavey. Both men were booked on…
UPDATE: Woman identified in active death invsestigation
UPDATE (10/12/26 )- Deputies identified the female victim as Sabrina Goodwin of Macon. According to Deputy Coroner Lonnie Miley, the next of kin has been notified. ORIGINAL STORY (10/11/2026): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 61-year-old woman is dead and a…
UPDATE: Wanted woman arrested after gunfire during struggle with investigator
UPDATE (10/10/26): Amber LaCount was arrested Saturday after the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says she fired two gunshots during a struggle with an…
Isaias leaves downed trees, power outages, and road closures across Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Downed trees, power outages, blocked roads, and traffic signal problems are being reported across parts of Middle Georgia as Isaias moves north. Local governments and law enforcement agencies reported several storm-related impacts Saturday morning, including problems in…
One person dies after guest incident at Six Flags Over Georgia
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT/CNN)- A man was killed Monday after falling from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Witnesses said the man fell from the Goliath roller coaster and hit the ride several times. The accident left riders stuck…
Monroe County deputies find drone, drugs in suspected prison drop case
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A Jonesboro man is being held without bond after Monroe County deputies said they found a drone, marijuana, ecstasy, and other suspected prison drop-related contraband during a traffic stop Sunday night. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s…
Southside Worship to perform at Georgia National Fair October 11
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Southside Worship will bring an evening of live music, praise and worship to the Georgia National Fair on Sunday, October 11. The…
Governor Kemp issues state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Isaias impacts
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has issued a state of emergency for the entire state ahead of expected impacts from Hurricane Isaias. Kemp is urging Georgians to prepare now by gathering food, water, batteries and other emergency supplies.…
Former President Barack Obama endorses Keisha Lance Bottoms for Georgia governor
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Former President Barack Obama is urging Georgia voters to support Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms in the November election. In the video, Obama points to Bottoms’ work on issues including public safety, education and fiscal…
Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson face off in Georgia gubernatorial debate
DORAVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican candidate Rick Jackson faced off Tuesday night in an hourlong debate in Doraville, giving Georgia voters their first and only agreed-upon debate between the two candidates. Bottoms has…
UPDATE: Kemp extends Georgia gas tax break, adds diesel penalty waiver
UPDATE (10/6/26): Gov. Brian Kemp has extended Georgia's motor fuel excise tax suspension through November 5, according to a new executive order signed Tuesday. The statewide emergency and tax suspension…
Prosecutors: 762 firearms stolen from Macon shipping facility in January
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Hundreds of guns stolen from a Macon shipping facility are now at the center of a federal trafficking case announced Tuesday by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia. Federal prosecutors said the case…
Today is the deadline to register to vote in Georgia for the November 3 election
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia voters have until Monday, October 5 to register to vote or update their voter registration information ahead of the November 3, 2026 General/Special Election. How to register to vote in Georgia To register to vote…
Georgia launches 24/7 hotline for child care feedback
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgians can now share their experiences and concerns about child care through a new 24/7 hotline launched by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning. The program, called "DECAL Listens," is being conducted in collaboration…
Georgia NAACP to hold 84th annual state convention in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Leaders and members of the Georgia NAACP are gathering in Macon this week for the organization’s 84th Annual Georgia State Conference Convention. The three-day event includes plenary sessions, workshops and programs focused on leadership development, youth…
Five measles cases confirmed in Jasper County family
UPDATE: No measles cases have been linked to Jasper County Charter System school buildings, and no close contacts have been identified in its schools, according to a statement from the district. The statement follows the Georgia Department of Public Health's…
Georgia debuts new ‘I Voted’ sticker for 2026 General Election
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia voters will have a new “I Voted” sticker to take home from the polls during the 2026 General Election. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced the new design, created by Georgia artist Steve Penley of Penley…
Peach County GOP chair questions Collins’ chances as Republicans shift Senate focus
By THOMAS BEAUMONT, BILL BARROW and STEVEN SLOAN Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Republicans once saw Georgia and North Carolina as promising pieces of their strategy to keep control of the Senate. But hopes of winning the two states have been…
Rick Jackson hosts campaign rally in Monroe County with Gov. Brian Kemp
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Republican nominee for Georgia governor Rick Jackson brought his campaign…
Georgia grocery chain settles religious discrimination lawsuit for $65,000
HAZLEHURST, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A Georgia grocery store operator has agreed to pay $65,000 to settle a federal lawsuit involving a worker who asked to have Sundays off for religious reasons. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says the employee worked…
Georgia DNR sergeant dies after possible medical episode while on duty
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is mourning the death of a longtime law enforcement officer who died after a possible medical episode while on duty. Sergeant Ben Cunningham, a 27-year veteran of the department, died while…
Georgia’s summer burn ban ends next week in 54 counties
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia’s summer burn ban is set to end next week in 54 counties, including several across Middle Georgia. The restrictions will be lifted Thursday, October 1. The annual burn ban runs from May 1 through the end…
Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery, Vatican says
ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said. The tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said…
Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's home amid investigation into alleged immigration fraud
(NBC)- Federal agents searched the home of Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar on Monday as part of an ongoing criminal investigation that reportedly involves…
Morning Business Report: Starbucks denies Chipotle takeover rumors as gas prices remain above $4
(LILAMAX)- Starbucks is denying reports that it plans to acquire Chipotle Mexican Grill following days of speculation about a potential merger between…
Actress Selma Blair faces assault charges following alleged incident on flight to New York
(CNN)- Actress Selma Blair appeared in a New York City courtroom Monday on charges of second-degree assault following an alleged incident aboard…
Morning Business Report: Apple reportedly cuts iPhone 18 parts orders as Halloween spending and Disney ticket prices rise
(LILAMAX)- Apple has reportedly instructed some suppliers to reduce parts production for its iPhone 18 and iPhone 18…
Senate debates heat up in Georgia, Michigan and Maine ahead of midterm elections
(NBC)- Senate candidates in Georgia, Michigan and Maine faced off in heated debates Thursday night as Republicans and Democrats compete for control of…
Morning Business Report: Prescription drug shipments face new customs requirements as used car prices fall
(LILAMAX)- Millions of Americans who rely on prescription medications shipped from outside the United States could face higher costs beginning October…
Alabama Gulf Coast prepares as Hurricane Isaias approaches landfall
(CNN)- Residents along Alabama's Gulf Coast are rushing to prepare as Hurricane Isaias strengthens in the Gulf of Mexico, bringing the threat of damaging winds, flooding and…
FBI foils alleged ISIS-inspired attack targeting Mall of America
(NBC)- Federal authorities say they foiled an alleged ISIS-inspired attack targeting the Mall of America after arresting an 18-year-old man accused of planning to kill dozens of…
Morning Business Report: Household water bills climb as AI boom adds pressure to local systems
(LILAMAX)- Water is becoming less affordable for American families as aging infrastructure, pollution rules and climate change push household bills higher.…
Trump campaigns in Nebraska, repeats $5,000 payment promise ahead of midterms
(NBC)- President Donald Trump continued his midterm campaign push Monday in Nebraska, where Republicans are defending a Senate seat in a state that has traditionally…
Cornell students protest university's handling of alleged fraternity sexual assault
(CNN)- Hundreds of Cornell University students gathered Monday to protest the school's handling of an alleged sexual assault involving several fraternity members in 2024. The demonstration…
U.S. bombers leave U.K. base amid investigation into suspected Iran-linked plot
(NBC)- All U.S. Air Force bombers deployed to RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom have left the base amid an investigation into a suspected terror…
Southern California heat wave brings triple-digit temperatures as wildfires burn
(CNN)- Triple-digit temperatures are gripping parts of Southern California as a heat wave continues across the region, bringing record-breaking temperatures and challenging firefighters battling a fast-moving…
Cornell rape investigation reopened as new details emerge from student's 2024 statement
(NBC)- New details are emerging in a Cornell University rape investigation after NBC News obtained a six-page statement a female student gave campus police…
Morning Business Report: Strait of Hormuz crude oil exports return near pre-war levels
(LILAMAX)- Crude oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz have largely returned to levels seen before the war with Iran as U.S. military…
Passengers celebrate after alleged attempt to crash FlyDubai flight
(CNN)- Passengers were greeted with celebrations at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport Wednesday after what Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described as an apparent attempt by a pilot…
Trump urges AI companies to self-regulate after White House meeting
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is urging leading artificial intelligence companies to regulate themselves after tech executives gathered at the White House amid growing concerns about the…
