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Police: Man charged after showing up at Perry school with machete
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was arrested Friday morning after he showed up at Langston Road Elementary School in Perry with a machete, according to the Perry Police Department. A news release says Houston 911 received a call around…
Dry and cool conditions return but not for long
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Frost Advisory is in effect until 11 AM today. A pleasant day on tap with highs in the mid 60s across much of the region and dry and sunny conditions in place. For Saturday, temperatures…
GBI: Multi-agency operation targeting sex trafficking leads to 24 arrests
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Twenty-four people were arrested during a recent multi-agency undercover operation targeting sex traffickers and commercial sex buyers in the Houston County area, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. In a news release Thursday, the…
Wilcox County wins second straight girls basketball state championship
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Wilcox County High School Lady Patriots won their second straight state title Thursday, defeating Washington-Wilkes High School 48-39 in the Georgia High School Association Class A Division II girls basketball championship game at the Macon…
UPDATE: Sheriff says deputy rammed vehicle to stop chase after Dunkin’ Donuts assault
UPDATE (3/13/2026): Shemaiah Jerrod King was charged with aggravated assault following an incident at a Dunkin’ Donuts on Thursday morning, according to the Warner Robins Police Department. The department said King arrived at the business and got into a verbal…
Cooler finish to the week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will be more seasonal to finish the work week following the passage of a cold front Thursday morning. This Evening Sunny skies returned following the severe storms that began the morning across Middle Georgia. The…
Residents describe storm damage in west Macon neighborhood after early morning storms
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Residents along Thomaston Road and Lochwolde Drive in west Macon woke up early Thursday morning to strong winds and the…
Dickey Farms owner discusses rising fuel and fertilizer prices
MUSELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The war with Iran has been impacting many people, including farmers. According to the Associated Press, the conflict with Iran is driving up…
Weekend Watch: Festivals, yard sales and St. Patrick’s Day events across Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here's the latest 41NBC Weekend Watch! Music, Festivals, and Family Fun On Saturday, music lovers can head to Henderson…
Macon mother says students were initially turned away from gas station while seeking shelter during tornado warning
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon mother says her son and other students were turned away from a gas…
Old Dominion University shooting leaves gunman dead, two ROTC members critically injured
By JONATHAN MATTISE and OLIVIA DIAZ Associated Press A gunman is dead and two people are hurt after a shooting at Old Dominion University on Thursday morning, the Virginia school said. Shooting reported inside business school building ODU said a…
Storm damage in Forsyth causes power outages, road closures, and broken utility poles
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A severe thunderstorm early Thursday caused widespread damage to power lines and roadways in the city of Forsyth, leading to…
Georgia Business Focus: BBB issues scam alert, Duck Donuts plans second Middle Georgia location
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Better Business Bureau issues a new alert on traffic citation scams, Duck Donuts is opening a second location in middle Georgia soon and the state of Georgia makes history. Georgia surpasses $60 billion in exports, sets historic…
Roads blocked in West Bibb County, traffic signal issues reported
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- As of 10 a.m. Thursday, officials reported several road and traffic issues…
Mount de Sales brings back longtime coach Robert Slocum to lead Cavaliers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mount de Sales Academy announced Thursday that former championship coach Robert Slocum will return to lead the Cavaliers football program for the 2026–2027 academic year as the school celebrates its 150th anniversary. According to a news…
City of Warner Robins delays opening of offices due to severe weather
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —Due to current severe weather conditions and for the safety of employees, The City of Warner Robins is delaying the opening of business offices and facilities will open at 9:00 AM today. According to the National…
Houston County schools resume with adjusted start times after tornado warning
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County School District lifted a tornado warning Wednesday morning and announced that school operations will resume with adjusted start times due to earlier weather disruptions, according to a news release. Morning bus routes…
Bibb County Schools delay start times after tornado warning
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Schools will delay opening by one hour Thursday following a tornado warning earlier in the morning, according to the Bibb County School District. The district said it has been in communication with the National…
Nearly 100 people in Middle Georgia receive Red Cross help after tornadoes
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The American Red Cross says it has helped nearly 100 people after severe weather moved through parts of Middle Georgia, including Macon, Bibb, Peach, and Houston counties, on Thursday morning, according to a news release. What we…
Three tornadoes confirmed across Middle Georgia, including EF2 in Macon County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The National Weather Service has confirmed that at least three tornadoes touched down across Middle Georgia during severe storms early Thursday morning. The strongest tornado, rated EF2, struck northeast Macon County shortly after 6:40 a.m., damaging homes…
Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza draws record 723,000 visitors and $7.36 million economic impact
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza reported record visitation and economic impact for the 2025–2026 season, city officials said, outperforming the previous year despite a shorter calendar window. According to Visit Macon, the event drew 723,000 non-resident…
Man dead after shooting at Houston Lake Apartments in Perry
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A person is dead following a shooting at an apartment complex in Perry, according to the Perry Police Department. Police said Houston County 911 received a call at about 9:28 p.m. Thursday reporting shots fired at…
Police: Man charged after showing up at Perry school with machete
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was arrested Friday morning after he showed up at Langston Road Elementary School in Perry with a machete, according to the Perry Police Department. A news release says Houston 911 received a call around…
GBI: Multi-agency operation targeting sex trafficking leads to 24 arrests
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Twenty-four people were arrested during a recent multi-agency undercover operation targeting sex traffickers and commercial sex buyers in the Houston County area, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. In a news release Thursday, the…
Wilcox County wins second straight girls basketball state championship
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Wilcox County High School Lady Patriots won their second straight state title Thursday, defeating Washington-Wilkes High School 48-39 in the Georgia High School Association Class A Division II girls basketball championship game at the Macon…
UPDATE: Sheriff says deputy rammed vehicle to stop chase after Dunkin’ Donuts assault
UPDATE (3/13/2026): Shemaiah Jerrod King was charged with aggravated assault following an incident at a Dunkin’ Donuts on Thursday morning, according to the Warner Robins Police Department. The department said King arrived at the business and got into a verbal…
Cooler finish to the week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will be more seasonal to finish the work week following the passage of a cold front Thursday morning. This Evening Sunny skies returned following the severe storms that began the morning across Middle Georgia. The…
Residents describe storm damage in west Macon neighborhood after early morning storms
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Residents along Thomaston Road and Lochwolde Drive in west Macon woke up early Thursday morning to strong winds and the…
Dickey Farms owner discusses rising fuel and fertilizer prices
MUSELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The war with Iran has been impacting many people, including farmers. According to the Associated Press, the conflict with Iran is driving up…
Weekend Watch: Festivals, yard sales and St. Patrick’s Day events across Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here's the latest 41NBC Weekend Watch! Music, Festivals, and Family Fun On Saturday, music lovers can head to Henderson…
Macon mother says students were initially turned away from gas station while seeking shelter during tornado warning
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon mother says her son and other students were turned away from a gas…
Storm damage in Forsyth causes power outages, road closures, and broken utility poles
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A severe thunderstorm early Thursday caused widespread damage to power lines and roadways in the city of Forsyth, leading to…
Clay shooting fundraiser in Butler this weekend to support Taylor County 4-H S.A.F.E. team
BUTLER, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A clay shooting fundraiser benefiting the Taylor County 4-H S.A.F.E. team is scheduled for Saturday in Butler. According to organizers, Public Service Communications will host the 3rd annual Modified Clay Shoot on March 14 at 167…
Roads blocked in West Bibb County, traffic signal issues reported
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- As of 10 a.m. Thursday, officials reported several road and traffic issues…
Mount de Sales brings back longtime coach Robert Slocum to lead Cavaliers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mount de Sales Academy announced Thursday that former championship coach Robert Slocum will return to lead the Cavaliers football program for the 2026–2027 academic year as the school celebrates its 150th anniversary. According to a news…
City of Warner Robins delays opening of offices due to severe weather
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —Due to current severe weather conditions and for the safety of employees, The City of Warner Robins is delaying the opening of business offices and facilities will open at 9:00 AM today. According to the National…
Georgia Business Focus: BBB issues scam alert, Duck Donuts plans second Middle Georgia location
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Better Business Bureau issues a new alert on traffic citation scams, Duck Donuts is opening a second location in middle Georgia soon and the state of Georgia makes history. Georgia surpasses $60 billion in exports, sets historic…
NBA shuts down Hawks’ Magic City Night promotion scheduled for March 16
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT)— The Atlanta Hawks confirmed Monday the NBA has canceled the team’s planned "Magic City Night" promotion scheduled for the March 16 game at State Farm Arena. In a statement, the Hawks said they were disappointed by the league's…
Georgia bill would create state depository for gold and silver
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A bill moving through the Georgia legislature could create a new way for people to store and use gold and silver. Senate…
North Hall High School teacher killed in incident outside home; former student charged
(CNN)- Students and community members are mourning the loss of a beloved North Hall High School teacher and golf coach following a tragic…
Candidates qualify for Georgia Senate races affecting Middle Georgia voters
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Candidates have qualified for several Georgia State Senate races that will appear on the May 19 primary ballot affecting Middle Georgia voters. The races include districts covering Bibb County, Houston County, Baldwin County, and surrounding areas. Voters will…
Candidates qualify for Georgia House races affecting Middle Georgia voters
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Candidates have qualified for several Georgia House of Representatives races that will appear on the May 19 primary ballot affecting Middle Georgia voters. The races include districts covering Bibb County, Houston County, Baldwin County, Laurens County,…
Candidates qualify for congressional races affecting Middle Georgia voters
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Candidates have qualified for several congressional races that will appear on the May 19 primary ballot affecting Middle Georgia voters. The races include Georgia’s 2nd, 8th, 10th, and 12th congressional districts. Voters will choose party nominees during…
Georgia primary ballot set: Here’s who is running for governor, Senate, and other Middle Georgia races
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- More than 70 candidates have qualified for Georgia’s May 19 primary election, setting the ballot for races ranging from governor and U.S. Senate to congressional, legislative, and judicial contests affecting Middle Georgia voters. What voters need to…
Georgia's American Journey: Georgia’s many constitutions tell the story of power and change
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One of the clearest ways to see that evolution is through Georgia’s constitutions. Since the American Revolution, Georgia has…
State Rep. Miriam Paris (D) highlights legislative priorities and International Women’s Day Ceremony at Georgia State Capitol
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - State Rep. Miriam Paris (D), who represents District 142 in Macon, serves on several committees…
Georgia school shooting suspect’s father convicted of second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter
WINDER, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia man whose teenage son is accused of killing two students and two teachers at a high school was convicted of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter Tuesday. Colin Gray also was found guilty of all other charges…
Burial site of free and enslaved people of color confirmed beneath Whitefield Square in Savannah
(CNN)- On February 20, archeologist Daniel Elliot confirmed a burial site that operated from 1763 to 1844 for free and enslaved…
Former Macon-Bibb leader Seth Clark suspends lieutenant governor campaign
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Former Macon-Bibb County Mayor Pro Tempore Seth Clark announced Friday he is suspending his campaign for Georgia lieutenant governor, citing personal circumstances and family priorities. In a news release, Clark said “personal circumstances have shifted in…
Macon native and retired brigadier general Jonathan McColumn launches bid for U.S. Senate
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Jonathan McColumn, a Macon native born in October 1964, served 35 years in the U.S. Army and retired as…
Georgia business focus: Kroger breaks ground, Bearfoot Tavern expands, Bibb County Schools hosts job fair
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here’s a look at the stories making headlines across Georgia this week, from major business expansions and new job opportunities…
Former University of Tennessee Football Coach Derek Dooley Enters Georgia’s High-Stakes U.S. Senate Race
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Born and raised in Athens, Georgia, Dooley is the son of legendary University of Georgia head coach Vince…
Grandmother testifies in Colin Gray trial about rifle purchase before Apalachee High School shooting
(CNN)- Damning testimony marked day five of the trial of Colin Gray, who is charged with murder and manslaughter in connection to…
NASCAR returns to EchoPark Speedway, Chase Elliott eyes more home-track success
HAMPTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - NASCAR heads to EchoPark Speedway this weekend for the second race weekend of the 2026 season, following last week’s season-opening tripleheader…
Old Dominion University shooting leaves gunman dead, two ROTC members critically injured
By JONATHAN MATTISE and OLIVIA DIAZ Associated Press A gunman is dead and two people are hurt after a shooting at Old Dominion University on Thursday morning, the Virginia school said. Shooting reported inside business school building ODU said a…
Armed man rams vehicle into Michigan synagogue, suspect dead
By COREY WILLIAMS Associated Press WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. (AP) — Man armed with a rifle rammed vehicle into Michigan synagogue and was fatally shot by security, AP source says. WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. (AP) — Police are responding to reports of…
U.S. casualties mount as fighting with Iran intensifies
(NBC)- The human toll of the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran is becoming clearer as new figures from the Pentagon reveal mounting casualties among American…
Morning Business Report: Global oil reserve release proposed as markets watch Iran conflict and rising fuel costs
(LILAMAX)- According to reports, member countries are expected to decide whether to release emergency oil stockpiles in an effort…
Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee accused of murder, prosecutors say he used ChatGPT to plan cover-up
(NBC)- Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee is back in the spotlight, this time inside a Tennessee courtroom where prosecutors say…
The Latest: About 140 US troops injured, 8 severely, so far in Iran war, Pentagon says
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday would be the most intense day yet of U.S. strikes inside Iran. The Islamic Republic, its firepower diminished, vowed to fight on. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war’s aim is a popular overthrow of Iran’s government, and…
Long TSA lines frustrate travelers as partial DHS shutdown strains airport security
(NBC)- Across the country, passengers are facing long, slow-moving TSA lines as a partial Department of Homeland Security shutdown continues to impact staffing. At…
Seventh U.S. service member killed in Iran war returns home as Trump says conflict may soon end
(NBC)- The seventh American service member killed in the war with Iran has returned home. Vice President J.D. Vance…
Morning Business Report: Trump says Iran war nearing completion as markets swing and new economic trends emerge
(LILAMAX)- President Donald Trump is signaling the war with Iran may soon be coming to an end. In a…
Gas prices surge across U.S. as war with Iran pushes oil markets higher
(CNN)- Drivers across the United States are feeling the pain at the pump as gas prices spike amid the ongoing U.S.–Israeli war with…
Seventh U.S. service member dies as Iran conflict escalates; oil prices surge past $100
(NBC)- The United States is mourning the loss of a seventh American service member as fighting between the U.S., Israel, and Iran…
FBI investigates possible terrorism after suspected explosive devices found near NYC mayor’s residence
(NBC)- Federal investigators are looking into possible terrorism connections after two suspects were arrested with what authorities say were improvised explosive devices outside…
Morning Business Report: Oil prices surge above $100 as stocks fall; used car prices and home sales also rising
(LILAMAX)- Oil prices are surging and stocks are falling as global markets react to escalating tensions in…
Today in History: March 7, ‘Bloody Sunday’ in Selma for civil rights movement
Today is Saturday, March 7, the 66th day of 2026. There are 299 days left in the year. Today in history: On March 7, 1965, a march by over 500 civil rights demonstrators was violently broken up at the Edmund…
Morning Business Report: Oil prices surge above $80 as markets fall, Gap sales miss, and Walmart helmet recall announced
(LILAMAX)- Oil prices surged and stock markets fell as global tensions disrupted energy markets, while a major retailer reported weather-related…
Homeland Security funding bill falters again in Senate as Republicans warn of Iran risk
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans invoked the war in Iran and the prospect of retaliatory terrorist attacks as they made another unsuccessful effort Thursday to pass a bill funding the Department of Homeland Security. Democrats are insisting on changes to immigration enforcement operations…
House narrowly rejects Iran war powers resolution in early test of Trump's strategy
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House narrowly rejected a war powers resolution Thursday to halt President Donald Trump's attacks on Iran, an early sign of unease in Congress over the rapidly widening conflict that is reordering U.S. priorities at home and abroad. It's the second vote in…
Trump says he's replacing Homeland Security Secretary Noem with GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin
By MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he’s replacing his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and…
