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Macon-Bibb advance voting ends with 4,834 ballots cast
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Advance voting has ended in Macon-Bibb County ahead of Tuesday’s June 16 general primary and nonpartisan general runoff election. According to the Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections' final advanced voting report, 4,834 people voted early in…
Bleckley County man charged with aggravated child molestation
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 61-year-old man is being held without bond in Bleckley County after deputies say he was arrested in an investigation involving crimes against a child. The Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release Friday…
Bibb assessment notices mailed with new tax savings details
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Annual assessment notices are being mailed to Bibb County taxpayers Friday, and county officials say this year’s notices include changes under a new state law. The Macon-Bibb County Board of Tax Assessors said in a news…
Telfair County opens new emergency services complex to improve response times
TELFAIR COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new chapter in public safety is underway in Telfair County as leaders prepare to open a centralized law enforcement…
Macon veterans home changing ownership after 10 years
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A local program that has helped homeless veterans for a decade is changing ownership. Homeport Veterans Transition Home on Harrison Road in Macon has…
Derek Dooley campaigns with Kemp in Macon ahead of Senate runoff
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Derek Dooley campaigned in Macon Friday alongside Gov. Brian Kemp ahead of Tuesday's runoff election for the Republican nomination in Georgia's…
Two drivers hospitalized after Washington County crash
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two drivers were taken to a hospital Friday morning after a crash in Washington County, according to the Georgia State Patrol. In an email, GSP said troopers responded to Tennille Harrison Road at Old Savannah…
Macon ceremony honors enslaved ancestors ahead of Juneteenth
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Black Culture organization honored enslaved ancestors and celebrated Black history Friday with a Juneteenth wreath-laying ceremony at Rosa Parks Square. The ceremony honored enslaved ancestors, commemorated emancipation and celebrated Black culture and history. Macon…
Democrats criticize Burt Jones, Rick Jackson during Macon stop
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – State Rep. Miriam Paris, Commissioner Stanley Stewart and community activist Kristen Kiefer criticized Burt Jones and Rick Jackson during a Macon news conference…
Atrium, partners feed 2,000 families at Macon drive-thru event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent and community partners gave fresh produce to thousands of families Friday during a drive-thru food distribution event at Central Georgia…
Downtown Macon filming to bring closures near Terminal Station
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A film crew will begin setting up in Downtown Macon on June 15 for a new movie production that will be in the…
Woman sentenced in 2023 stabbing death of Macon teen
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A young woman has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty in connection with the 2023 stabbing death of 16-year-old Gregory Smith in Bibb County. The Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office says Zanaria Rashada pleaded…
Multiple arrests made in Perry mail theft and check fraud investigation
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Multiple people have been arrested and several others are wanted in connection with a mail theft and check fraud scheme that affected up to 20 victims in Perry and Houston County, according to the Perry Police…
Driver hospitalized after head-on crash in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 52-year-old driver was seriously injured Friday after a head-on collision involving a box truck on Boxankle Road, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to the two-vehicle crash at approximately 11:16 a.m.…
Hawkinsville to host fifth annual Juneteenth celebration with two days of events
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Hawkinsville residents will gather later this month for the community's fifth annual Juneteenth celebration, featuring two days of free activities…
Trump says Iran agreement could be finalized within days
(NBC)- President Donald Trump says a potential agreement with Iran is taking shape after two nights of military exchanges in the Middle East. There was relative calm…
Morning Business Report: SpaceX set to go public as markets rally on Iran peace hopes
(LILAMAX)- SpaceX is scheduled to begin trading publicly today under the ticker symbol SPCX, marking one of the most anticipated initial…
Suspected tornadoes cause widespread damage across Midwest
(CNN)- Severe weather swept across parts of the Midwest on Thursday, spawning multiple suspected tornadoes, causing widespread damage and leaving at least one person dead. A massive funnel cloud…
UPDATE: Ed DeFore memorial planned at sports complex bearing his name
UPDATE: A public memorial for former longtime Macon commissioner Ed DeFore is scheduled for Saturday, June 27 at the Ed DeFore Sports Complex. A family member…
UPDATE: Missing Macon man found safe in Byron
UPDATE: Bibb County deputies say Jackson was found safe in Byron. ORIGINAL STORY: MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a 66-year-old man who was reported missing Friday. Deputies say Leon Jackson was…
UPDATE: Missing man with dementia found safe in Macon
UPDATE: Bibb County deputies say Fowler was found Saturday in Macon and is safe. ORIGINAL STORY: MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a 75-year-old man who was reported missing early Saturday morning.…
UPDATE: Woman shot outside Macon Circle K dies, suspect now charged with murder
UPDATE (6/12/2026): A woman shot outside a Mercer University Drive convenience store has died, and the suspect’s charges have been upgraded, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s…
Macon-Bibb advance voting ends with 4,834 ballots cast
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Advance voting has ended in Macon-Bibb County ahead of Tuesday’s June 16 general primary and nonpartisan general runoff election. According to the Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections' final advanced voting report, 4,834 people voted early in…
Bleckley County man charged with aggravated child molestation
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 61-year-old man is being held without bond in Bleckley County after deputies say he was arrested in an investigation involving crimes against a child. The Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release Friday…
Bibb assessment notices mailed with new tax savings details
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Annual assessment notices are being mailed to Bibb County taxpayers Friday, and county officials say this year’s notices include changes under a new state law. The Macon-Bibb County Board of Tax Assessors said in a news…
Telfair County opens new emergency services complex to improve response times
TELFAIR COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new chapter in public safety is underway in Telfair County as leaders prepare to open a centralized law enforcement…
Macon veterans home changing ownership after 10 years
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A local program that has helped homeless veterans for a decade is changing ownership. Homeport Veterans Transition Home on Harrison Road in Macon has…
Derek Dooley campaigns with Kemp in Macon ahead of Senate runoff
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Derek Dooley campaigned in Macon Friday alongside Gov. Brian Kemp ahead of Tuesday's runoff election for the Republican nomination in Georgia's…
Two drivers hospitalized after Washington County crash
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two drivers were taken to a hospital Friday morning after a crash in Washington County, according to the Georgia State Patrol. In an email, GSP said troopers responded to Tennille Harrison Road at Old Savannah…
Macon ceremony honors enslaved ancestors ahead of Juneteenth
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Black Culture organization honored enslaved ancestors and celebrated Black history Friday with a Juneteenth wreath-laying ceremony at Rosa Parks Square. The ceremony honored enslaved ancestors, commemorated emancipation and celebrated Black culture and history. Macon…
Democrats criticize Burt Jones, Rick Jackson during Macon stop
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – State Rep. Miriam Paris, Commissioner Stanley Stewart and community activist Kristen Kiefer criticized Burt Jones and Rick Jackson during a Macon news conference…
Atrium, partners feed 2,000 families at Macon drive-thru event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent and community partners gave fresh produce to thousands of families Friday during a drive-thru food distribution event at Central Georgia…
Downtown Macon filming to bring closures near Terminal Station
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A film crew will begin setting up in Downtown Macon on June 15 for a new movie production that will be in the…
Woman sentenced in 2023 stabbing death of Macon teen
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A young woman has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty in connection with the 2023 stabbing death of 16-year-old Gregory Smith in Bibb County. The Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office says Zanaria Rashada pleaded…
Multiple arrests made in Perry mail theft and check fraud investigation
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Multiple people have been arrested and several others are wanted in connection with a mail theft and check fraud scheme that affected up to 20 victims in Perry and Houston County, according to the Perry Police…
Driver hospitalized after head-on crash in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 52-year-old driver was seriously injured Friday after a head-on collision involving a box truck on Boxankle Road, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to the two-vehicle crash at approximately 11:16 a.m.…
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…
Sen. Warnock criticizes Air Force plan to retire E-11 aircraft stationed at Robins Air Force Base
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Sen. Raphael Warnock is criticizing a reported U.S. Air Force plan to retire the E-11 Battlefield Airborne Communications Node aircraft currently stationed at Robins Air Force Base. According to Warnock’s office, the Air Force plans to…
ONLY ON 41NBC: Lt. Gov. Burt Jones summoned for jury duty ahead of Election Day
JACKSON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Lt. Gov. Burt Jones spent the day before Georgia’s gubernatorial primary inside a courtroom instead of on…
Gov. Brian Kemp extends Georgia gas tax suspension through June 3
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Gov. Brian Kemp has signed an executive order extending Georgia’s gas tax suspension for two additional weeks. According to the governor’s office, the suspension will begin at 12:01 a.m. on May 20 and continue through June 3.…
Keisha Lance Bottoms vows to fight maps she says weaken Black voting power during Fort Valley campaign stop
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms says she is prepared to use veto…
Gov. Brian Kemp calls Georgia special session on redistricting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Gov. Brian Kemp has called a special session of the Georgia General Assembly to address congressional and legislative redistricting. According to a proclamation dated May 13, the special session will begin at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June…
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger responds to Burt Jones campaign criticism over Georgia election TV ad
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger responded Tuesday to criticism from the campaign of Lt. Governor…
Possible Georgia redistricting fight could emerge after 2026 elections
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia lawmakers could revisit congressional redistricting after the 2026 midterm elections, according to comments made during a voting rights media briefing focused on congressional map changes in Southern states. During the briefing, Amir Badat of Fair Fight…
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…
Trump says Iran agreement could be finalized within days
(NBC)- President Donald Trump says a potential agreement with Iran is taking shape after two nights of military exchanges in the Middle East. There was relative calm…
Morning Business Report: SpaceX set to go public as markets rally on Iran peace hopes
(LILAMAX)- SpaceX is scheduled to begin trading publicly today under the ticker symbol SPCX, marking one of the most anticipated initial…
Suspected tornadoes cause widespread damage across Midwest
(CNN)- Severe weather swept across parts of the Midwest on Thursday, spawning multiple suspected tornadoes, causing widespread damage and leaving at least one person dead. A massive funnel cloud…
Morning Business Report: Airfares jump 27% as Iran conflict and inflation weigh on economy
(LILAMAX)- Rising fuel costs and renewed military action in the Middle East are putting pressure on consumers and investors alike. The U.S.…
U.S. and Iran exchange strikes as tensions escalate in Gulf region
(NBC)- The United States and Iran exchanged new attacks overnight as tensions between the two countries continued to rise despite ongoing discussions about a potential…
Pentagon lockdown and evacuation later described as false alarm
WASHINGTON (CNN)- Parts of the Pentagon were placed under lockdown Thursday morning after officials detected what they initially described as an air quality issue. A shelter-in-place order was issued for the affected area. Multiple floors and corridors inside the Pentagon…
Severe storms leave damage across Midwest
(CNN)- Communities across the Midwest are cleaning up after a round of severe weather brought damaging winds, possible tornadoes and widespread power outages. In Wisconsin, emergency crews responded to storm…
Iran launches missile and drone attacks on U.S. forces after American strikes
(NBC)- Tensions in the Middle East escalated overnight as Iran launched missile and drone attacks targeting U.S. forces in the region following American strikes…
Morning Business Report: Iran tensions rattle markets as package theft falls and World Cup ticket sales struggle
(LILAMAX)- Investors are closely watching renewed tensions between the United States and Iran after U.S. Central Command said American…
Severe storms bring flooding, wind damage across Kansas, Missouri, Indiana and Alabama
(CNN)- Residents across parts of the Midwest and South are cleaning up after severe storms brought damaging winds, flash flooding and widespread destruction this…
Voters head to polls in four states
(NBC)- Voters in Nevada, North Dakota, South Carolina and Maine are heading to the polls Tuesday in a series of closely watched primary elections that could help shape the…
Morning Business Report: AI stocks fuel Wall Street rebound as survey highlights benefits of self-care for seniors
(LILAMAX)- Wall Street rebounded sharply Monday as investors poured back into artificial intelligence stocks following last week's massive semiconductor…
Spurs take Game 3 as Trump visit brings added security to NBA Finals
(CNN)- The San Antonio Spurs took a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals Monday night, defeating the New York Knicks 115-111 at Madison…
Trump pushes Iran deal as ceasefire faces new challenges
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is facing a critical moment in negotiations aimed at ending the conflict with Iran, even as new violence threatens a fragile ceasefire. Israel…
Morning Business Report: Stocks slide as Iran tensions grow and states challenge media merger
(LILAMAX)- Wall Street is facing renewed uncertainty as escalating tensions in the Middle East weigh on investor sentiment. Stock futures moved lower…
Multiple injured in stabbing near Penn Station in New York City
(CNN)- Several people were injured in a stabbing near Penn Station in New York City on Sunday evening. The New York City Fire Department responded…
Tech Report: Tech layoffs rise as companies increase AI investments
(NBC)- Technology companies announced the highest number of job cuts in nearly two years during May as firms continue investing heavily in artificial intelligence. According to…
Former Trump adviser John Bolton expected to plead guilty in classified information case
(NBC)- Former National Security Adviser John Bolton is expected to plead guilty to one count of retaining national security information, according to two…
