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Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship and sides with states on transgender athletes
(NBC)- The U.S. Supreme Court issued two landmark rulings that will have nationwide implications for immigration and school sports. In a 6-3 decision, the…
Morning Business Report: Trump Accounts launch for children as Dow posts another record high
(LILAMAX)- A new savings account program for children will launch on July 4. Known as a 530A or "Trump Account," the program…
Bibb deputies seek suspects in Cherry Street jewelry store theft
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying two suspects in a theft by deception investigation at a Cherry Street jewelry store. The sheriff’s office says the theft happened Tuesday evening, June 23, at…
Deputies: Two brothers arrested after threats involving Bibb jail
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two brothers are facing charges after the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says one threatened gunfire at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center and the other threatened to break his sister out of jail. According to a…
Sheriff: Dodge County deputy injured in crash while responding to call
DODGE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Dodge County deputy was injured Tuesday morning in a single-vehicle crash while responding to a call, according to Sheriff Brian Robinson. According to preliminary findings from the Georgia State Patrol, the Dodge County Sheriff’s…
New Bonaire water tower helps solve demand, safety concerns
BONAIRE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new water tower in Bonaire is now helping Houston County keep up with rapid growth. The $6.4 million project was funded through…
Piedmont Macon explains how hands-only CPR can help save lives
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Hands-only CPR can give someone in cardiac arrest a better chance of survival while waiting for emergency responders to arrive, according to Piedmont Macon. Liana Rogers,…
Heat, water safety top of mind for Middle Georgia families
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Many kids are visiting local pools, splash pads and beaches this summer, but the heat can be a major factor in limiting…
Coroner: Man killed while unloading truck in Macon
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called to the Ramada Inn on Chambers Road just before 3 p.m. Tuesday for a person down. According to…
Another Heat Advisory Day on tap for Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - High pressure remains the dominant feature across the area, keeping temperatures high through Georgia. The main concern continues to be hot temperatures and triple digit heat indices. Given the amount of moisture today, expect heat indices…
Fire officials, fireworks retailer share safety tips ahead of 4th of July celebrations
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As families across Middle Georgia prepare to celebrate Independence Day, safety experts are reminding everyone to make fireworks safety…
UPDATE: Missing Warner Robins man found safe
UPDATE (6/30/26): Warner Robins police say Maury Phagan has been located and is safe. ORIGINAL STORY (6/29/26): WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Police Department is asking for help finding a 48-year-old man who was last seen leaving…
Supreme Court blocks Trump birthright citizenship order, strikes down party spending limits
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens. The justices relied…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores June 22-26
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, June 22 and Friday, June 26. Understanding…
Supreme Court weighs birthright citizenship as Trump scores mixed legal victories
(NBC)- All eyes are on the U.S. Supreme Court as justices prepare to issue a closely watched ruling on birthright citizenship. The case centers on…
Morning Business Report: Student loan repayment changes begin as markets reach record highs
(LILAMAX)- Millions of federal student loan borrowers enrolled in the SAVE repayment plan should watch for an important email from the U.S. Department…
Colorado wildfires grow as officials warn against Fourth of July fireworks amid dangerous heat
(CNN)- As millions of Americans prepare for Fourth of July celebrations, officials across the country are warning that dangerous weather conditions could…
Man arrested after assault at Dempsey Apartments
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was arrested Monday after a 60-year-old man was cut inside a home at Dempsey Apartments on Cherry Street, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office says the aggravated assault was reported…
14-year-old in custody after shots fired at Jones County home
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 14-year-old boy is in custody after deputies responded to a report of shots fired at a Jones County residence, according to the Jones County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office says deputies responded Friday, June 26,…
Coroner: 21-year-old dies after fall through roof on Eisenhower Parkway
UPDATE: Coroner Leon Jones identified the man who died after falling on Tuesday as Luis Islas-Cortez. Jones says he was from north Georgia. UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the call for assistance came into the Macon-Bibb E-911 Center at…
23 dogs seized in Crawford County dog fighting investigation
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was arrested after a joint investigation into illegal dog fighting in Crawford County led to the seizure of 23 dogs, firearms and suspected drugs, according to the Georgia Department of Agriculture. Georgia Agriculture…
Bibb deputies seek suspects in Cherry Street jewelry store theft
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying two suspects in a theft by deception investigation at a Cherry Street jewelry store. The sheriff’s office says the theft happened Tuesday evening, June 23, at…
Deputies: Two brothers arrested after threats involving Bibb jail
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two brothers are facing charges after the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says one threatened gunfire at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center and the other threatened to break his sister out of jail. According to a…
Sheriff: Dodge County deputy injured in crash while responding to call
DODGE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Dodge County deputy was injured Tuesday morning in a single-vehicle crash while responding to a call, according to Sheriff Brian Robinson. According to preliminary findings from the Georgia State Patrol, the Dodge County Sheriff’s…
New Bonaire water tower helps solve demand, safety concerns
BONAIRE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new water tower in Bonaire is now helping Houston County keep up with rapid growth. The $6.4 million project was funded through…
Piedmont Macon explains how hands-only CPR can help save lives
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Hands-only CPR can give someone in cardiac arrest a better chance of survival while waiting for emergency responders to arrive, according to Piedmont Macon. Liana Rogers,…
Heat, water safety top of mind for Middle Georgia families
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Many kids are visiting local pools, splash pads and beaches this summer, but the heat can be a major factor in limiting…
Coroner: Man killed while unloading truck in Macon
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called to the Ramada Inn on Chambers Road just before 3 p.m. Tuesday for a person down. According to…
Fire officials, fireworks retailer share safety tips ahead of 4th of July celebrations
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As families across Middle Georgia prepare to celebrate Independence Day, safety experts are reminding everyone to make fireworks safety…
UPDATE: Missing Warner Robins man found safe
UPDATE (6/30/26): Warner Robins police say Maury Phagan has been located and is safe. ORIGINAL STORY (6/29/26): WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Police Department is asking for help finding a 48-year-old man who was last seen leaving…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores June 22-26
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, June 22 and Friday, June 26. Understanding…
Man arrested after assault at Dempsey Apartments
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was arrested Monday after a 60-year-old man was cut inside a home at Dempsey Apartments on Cherry Street, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office says the aggravated assault was reported…
Chief says Warner Robins drug operation meant to bring lasting change
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A nearly two-year long investigation into organized drug trafficking in Warner Robins has led to multiple arrests and the seizure of drugs, cash and weapons. The investigation, known as Operation Crimson Snow, focused on dismantling…
Warner Robins police adding first in-house victim advocate
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins police are adding the department's first in-house victim advocate position to help crime victims get support faster. It's part of the city’s $185 million municipal budget. Warner Robins Chief Wayne Fisher says the…
GBI: 11 arrested in Warner Robins drug investigation
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Eleven people were arrested after a 24-month drug investigation in Warner Robins and other parts of Middle Georgia, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. In a news release, the GBI said "Operation Crimson Snow"…
Hickory Street in Warner Robins to close for utility work
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A portion of Hickory Street in Warner Robins will temporarily close this week as crews complete utility construction work, according to the City of Warner Robins. The closure will be in effect Wednesday, July 1, and Thursday,…
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…
Kemp points to shared record in support of Burt Jones campaign
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp publicly supported Lt. Gov. Burt Jones over the weekend in the Republican race for governor. During a news conference Monday morning, Kemp said he views Jones as the best option to defeat Democratic…
Foster children in Georgia to be automatically enrolled in Trump Accounts
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — Eligible foster children in Georgia will be automatically enrolled in new tax-advantaged investment accounts created under federal law, according to Gov. Brian Kemp’s office. Kemp’s office says the accounts, called "Trump Accounts," are part of First Lady…
Children’s patients inspire Chase Elliott’s Atlanta paint scheme
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — Dawsonville native and NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott will race a special baseball-themed No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet at EchoPark Speedway next month to benefit Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. The Chase Elliott Foundation announced Wednesday…
Derek Dooley campaigns with Gov. Brian Kemp in Sandersville ahead of U.S. Senate Runoff Election
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Republican U.S. Senate candidate Derek Dooley campaigned in Sandersville Monday alongside Brian Kemp as part of Dooley’s…
Georgia business leaders spotlight data, electricity as drivers of economic growth
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Leaders from across Georgia gathered in Atlanta this week to discuss the state’s evolving energy sector, with a focus on how data is powering both the economy and daily life. The rapid growth of data centers was…
Officials warn of high E. coli levels in Chattahoochee River
(CNN)- The Chattahoochee River is a popular summer destination for people across metro Atlanta looking to boat, swim and cool off — but officials are warning…
ACC releases early Georgia Tech kickoff times, TV assignments
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team will open the 2026 season in primetime and will have multiple nationally televised games during the first month of the season, according to the ACC. The Atlantic Coast Conference released…
Bob Horner, Braves legend of the 1980s, dies at 68
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — Former Atlanta Braves star Bob Horner has died at the age of 68, according to the Atlanta Braves. Horner was the first overall pick in the 1978 MLB Draft and made his Major League debut just days…
Hundreds cited statewide during Memorial Day travel period
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia State Patrol troopers and officers across the state have made hundreds of DUI, distracted driving and seat belt arrests and citations during the Memorial Day holiday travel period. The Georgia Department of Public Safety says troopers…
UPDATE: Jury convicts man in Brooke Sides hit-and-run death
UPDATE (5/21/26): A Butts County jury has convicted Nathan Shane Upchurch in the death of Brooke Bedard Sides, according to the Towaliga Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office. The DA's Office says Upchurch was convicted Wednesday in Sides' hit-and-run death. Following…
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and Rick Jackson advance to Republican runoff for Georgia governor
ATLANTA (AP) — Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and healthcare billionaire Rick Jackson have advanced to the June 16 Republican runoff for Georgia governor, extending a bruising campaign battle. President Donald Trump endorsed Jones last year, and a Jones win would…
Heat dome threatens half the U.S. ahead of Independence Day
(CNN)- A dangerous heat dome is expected to bring prolonged extreme temperatures to nearly half the country as millions of Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day…
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship and sides with states on transgender athletes
(NBC)- The U.S. Supreme Court issued two landmark rulings that will have nationwide implications for immigration and school sports. In a 6-3 decision, the…
Morning Business Report: Trump Accounts launch for children as Dow posts another record high
(LILAMAX)- A new savings account program for children will launch on July 4. Known as a 530A or "Trump Account," the program…
Supreme Court blocks Trump birthright citizenship order, strikes down party spending limits
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens. The justices relied…
Supreme Court weighs birthright citizenship as Trump scores mixed legal victories
(NBC)- All eyes are on the U.S. Supreme Court as justices prepare to issue a closely watched ruling on birthright citizenship. The case centers on…
Morning Business Report: Student loan repayment changes begin as markets reach record highs
(LILAMAX)- Millions of federal student loan borrowers enrolled in the SAVE repayment plan should watch for an important email from the U.S. Department…
Colorado wildfires grow as officials warn against Fourth of July fireworks amid dangerous heat
(CNN)- As millions of Americans prepare for Fourth of July celebrations, officials across the country are warning that dangerous weather conditions could…
Peace talks resume after U.S.-Iran fighting escalates in Strait of Hormuz
(NBC)- Hopes for a lasting peace between the United States and Iran remain uncertain after a weekend escalation in fighting around the Strait of Hormuz,…
Morning Business Report: Prime Day spending jumps as retailers, automakers and job market face changing economy
(LILAMAX)- Amazon's Prime Day and competing sales events helped drive a surge in online spending, offering a glimpse into how…
Deadly Kentucky flooding kills 4 as western wildfires claim firefighters' lives
(CNN)- Heavy rain and dangerous weather claimed lives on opposite sides of the country this weekend, as deadly flooding struck Kentucky and fast-moving wildfires burned…
July 4 travel rush expected to break records
(NBC)- The countdown to Independence Day is on, and millions of Americans are preparing to travel for the holiday weekend. AAA projects more than 72 million people will…
Tech Report: OpenAI delays ChatGPT 5.6 release as AI oversight expands
(LILAMAX)- OpenAI is reportedly changing how it plans to launch the next version of ChatGPT. According to The Information, the company will initially make ChatGPT…
Powerful earthquakes leave widespread destruction in Venezuela
(CNN)- Search-and-rescue efforts are underway in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes left widespread destruction across Caracas and surrounding areas. The quakes caused buildings to collapse, cracked walls and left…
Morning Business Report: Apple, Microsoft Hike Prices Amid Rising Inflation
(LILAMAX)- Consumers could soon pay more for some of their favorite technology products. Apple raised prices on select Macs and iPads Thursday, with increases ranging from…
Supreme Court backs Trump on asylum policy, TPS deportations
(NBC)- The U.S. Supreme Court handed the Trump administration two major victories on immigration Thursday, allowing stricter asylum enforcement and clearing the way for the removal of…
U.S. men's soccer team looks to stay unbeaten heading into knockout stage
(NBC)- The U.S. men's national soccer team has already secured the top spot in its World Cup group after dominant victories over Paraguay and…
Trump opens America 250 celebration amid Senate policy battles
(NBC)- President Donald Trump kicked off the Great American State Fair on the National Mall, launching a two-week celebration marking the nation's 250th anniversary. During the opening…
Morning Business Report: Social Security debit card changes coming later this year
(LILAMAX)- A major change is coming for Social Security recipients who receive their benefits through the Direct Express debit card program. The U.S. Treasury…
