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Georgia Power battery storage facility to boost Middle Georgia power reliability
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new 128-megawatt Georgia Power battery storage facility near Robins Air Force Base is designed to strengthen power reliability by storing electricity…
Middle Georgia State University receives $3.48M to expand aviation training
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Middle Georgia State University will use $3.48 million in federal funding to expand aviation training programs at its Eastman Campus, according to the university. The funding was congressionally approved with support from Georgia U.S. Sens. Jon…
Scattered afternoon and evening storms expected to end the week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Humidity has been climbing to end the work week and the odds for storms will climb heading into the weekend. This Evening There’s been more sunshine today than yesterday and the increase in humidity has been…
Macon man sentenced to 40 years in fatal shooting, robbery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon man was sentenced to 40 years after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter and several other charges in connection with a 2023 fatal shooting, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office. Keywan Capers…
Former Bibb County deputy sentenced to 30 years in prison for incest
UPDATE (9/10/2026) A former Bibb County Sheriff’s Office deputy was sentenced to 60 years, with the first 30 years to be served in prison, after pleading guilty…
Man arrested in Bleckley County vehicle fraud investigation
BLECKLEY COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man faces multiple charges following an investigation into the suspected fraudulent purchase of two vehicles, according to the Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to a local car dealership September 9, after receiving a…
Warner Robins man sentenced to 18 years in prison for child molestation
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Warner Robins man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to child molestation. 38-year-old James Anthony Badaczewski pleaded guilty Thursday in Houston County Superior Court. Badaczewski was sentenced to 20…
Bibb County School Board adopts millage rate after audit findings, $35M borrowing plan
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County Board of Education approved a property tax increase Wednesday while the district remains under a state moderate-risk designation tied to financial reporting issues. The vote keeps the school district’s millage rate the same as…
Ohio waiter tackles man convicted of trying to shoot ex-wife in restaurant
(NBC)- Chilling surveillance video shows the moment a waiter tackled a former Ohio attorney who was later convicted of trying to shoot his ex-wife…
Trump promises $5,000 dividend if Republicans win midterms
(NBC)- President Donald Trump used the first night of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas to make a new promise to voters: a $5,000 payment to every adult…
Morning Business Report: Apple unveils foldable iPhone Duo as oil prices top $100 a barrel
(LILAMAX)- Apple has unveiled its foldable iPhone Duo as part of a new lineup of devices introduced by CEO John Ternus.…
Teen arrested in Napier Avenue shooting that left 15-year-old critically injured
UPDATE (9/10/2026 at 10:02 a.m.) The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 17-year-old in connection with a shooting on Napier Avenue that left a 15-year-old boy critically injured. Deputies identified 17-year-old Tishon Deltavious Lowe as the suspect during the investigation.…
Pedestrian in critical condition after hit-and-run in Macon early Thursday morning
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian critically injured early Thursday near the intersection of Spring Street and Willow Street. Authorities said the incident was reported to Macon-Bibb E-911…
Increased chances for showers & storms return to Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - We can expect an initial surge of a system through the Northeast by early morning Thursday combined with an approaching shortwave lagging behind the deeper trough that will bring surface flow to the region around to…
Rain chances begin to climb over the back parts of the week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Isolated storms are likely around Middle Georgia before even more widespread chances take over Friday and into the weekend. This Evening It's been a cloudier than expected afternoon across Middle Georgia which has resulted in many…
The End Zone Week 5 preview: Westside-Southwest headlines Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Week 5 of 41NBC's The End Zone will feature Westside against Southwest as the Game of the Week Friday, along with highlights from four other Middle Georgia matchups. Rob Schiff and Chief Meteorologist Aaron Lowery will…
Cam’s Plants sees surge in support after summer slowdown
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cam's Plants is asking the Macon community for support after the local small business saw a slowdown during the summer. The business…
Georgia tax revenues increase 3.5% in August, Kemp says
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia’s net tax collections approached $2.5 billion in August, an increase of $85.4 million, or 3.5%, compared with August 2025, Gov. Brian Kemp’s office said Wednesday. Net tax collections totaled about $2.41 billion in August 2025.…
Air Force One pilot visits Macon, recounts protecting President Bush on September 11
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Retired Col. Mark Tillman, who piloted Air Force One on September 11, 2001, visited Middle Georgia Thursday to share how he helped protect President George W. Bush during the attacks and reflect on his 30-year Air…
UPDATE: No injuries after truck carrying hazardous materials overturns in Baldwin County
UPDATE (6:30 p.m.): The hazardous materials threat near Allen Memorial Drive and Highway 49 has been mitigated, and no injuries were reported, according to a 6:12 p.m. update from Baldwin County Fire Rescue. Crews returned the overturned tractor-trailer to an…
Houston County proposes school attendance zone changes
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Houston County School District is proposing changes to attendance zones for several elementary and middle schools beginning with the 2027-2028 school year. The…
Georgia Power battery storage facility to boost Middle Georgia power reliability
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new 128-megawatt Georgia Power battery storage facility near Robins Air Force Base is designed to strengthen power reliability by storing electricity…
Middle Georgia State University receives $3.48M to expand aviation training
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Middle Georgia State University will use $3.48 million in federal funding to expand aviation training programs at its Eastman Campus, according to the university. The funding was congressionally approved with support from Georgia U.S. Sens. Jon…
Scattered afternoon and evening storms expected to end the week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Humidity has been climbing to end the work week and the odds for storms will climb heading into the weekend. This Evening There’s been more sunshine today than yesterday and the increase in humidity has been…
Macon man sentenced to 40 years in fatal shooting, robbery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon man was sentenced to 40 years after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter and several other charges in connection with a 2023 fatal shooting, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office. Keywan Capers…
Former Bibb County deputy sentenced to 30 years in prison for incest
UPDATE (9/10/2026) A former Bibb County Sheriff’s Office deputy was sentenced to 60 years, with the first 30 years to be served in prison, after pleading guilty…
Man arrested in Bleckley County vehicle fraud investigation
BLECKLEY COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man faces multiple charges following an investigation into the suspected fraudulent purchase of two vehicles, according to the Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to a local car dealership September 9, after receiving a…
Warner Robins man sentenced to 18 years in prison for child molestation
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Warner Robins man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to child molestation. 38-year-old James Anthony Badaczewski pleaded guilty Thursday in Houston County Superior Court. Badaczewski was sentenced to 20…
Bibb County School Board adopts millage rate after audit findings, $35M borrowing plan
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County Board of Education approved a property tax increase Wednesday while the district remains under a state moderate-risk designation tied to financial reporting issues. The vote keeps the school district’s millage rate the same as…
Teen arrested in Napier Avenue shooting that left 15-year-old critically injured
UPDATE (9/10/2026 at 10:02 a.m.) The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 17-year-old in connection with a shooting on Napier Avenue that left a 15-year-old boy critically injured. Deputies identified 17-year-old Tishon Deltavious Lowe as the suspect during the investigation.…
Pedestrian in critical condition after hit-and-run in Macon early Thursday morning
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian critically injured early Thursday near the intersection of Spring Street and Willow Street. Authorities said the incident was reported to Macon-Bibb E-911…
Rain chances begin to climb over the back parts of the week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Isolated storms are likely around Middle Georgia before even more widespread chances take over Friday and into the weekend. This Evening It's been a cloudier than expected afternoon across Middle Georgia which has resulted in many…
The End Zone Week 5 preview: Westside-Southwest headlines Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Week 5 of 41NBC's The End Zone will feature Westside against Southwest as the Game of the Week Friday, along with highlights from four other Middle Georgia matchups. Rob Schiff and Chief Meteorologist Aaron Lowery will…
Cam’s Plants sees surge in support after summer slowdown
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cam's Plants is asking the Macon community for support after the local small business saw a slowdown during the summer. The business…
Crimestoppers seeking woman for exploiting an elderly person in Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Regional Crime Stoppers is spotlighting five individuals wanted by law enforcement agencies across Middle Georgia as part of its ongoing effort to encourage community…
Two 14-year-olds charged after guns stolen from Milledgeville vehicles
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two 14-year-old boys face multiple charges after police say they entered several vehicles and stole firearms in multiple areas of Milledgeville. According to a Facebook post from the Milledgeville Police Department, officers responded to College Station…
Georgia tax revenues increase 3.5% in August, Kemp says
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia’s net tax collections approached $2.5 billion in August, an increase of $85.4 million, or 3.5%, compared with August 2025, Gov. Brian Kemp’s office said Wednesday. Net tax collections totaled about $2.41 billion in August 2025.…
GBI: Man wanted in death of Georgia police officer has died
UPDATE: The man wanted by law enforcement after they say he killed a Warm Springs police officer has died. According to an update from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the Anderson County Sheriff's Office in Anderson, South Carolina stopped a…
Georgia corrections special agent arrested in Flock system misuse case
EATONTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The GBI has arrested and charged a Georgia Department of Corrections special agent with misuse of a license plate reader system. The GBI identified him as Robert “Bobby” Michael Keim, 45, of Eatonton. According to a GBI…
Georgia town remembers Dolly Parton’s love story and legacy
RINGGOLD, Georgia (CNN/WXIA) — For a town this small, Dolly Parton’s love story still looms large. More than six decades ago, Parton and Carl Dean chose Ringgold, Georgia, for their wedding. The town sits just south of Tennessee, but for…
Georgia Tech partners with NASA to train next generation of space workforce
(CNN)- Georgia Tech is helping prepare the next generation of workers for careers supporting NASA and the nation's space program. Sophomore aerospace major Gabi…
Dublin man gets nearly 5 years in federal prison in gun case
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 41-year-old Dublin man has been sentenced to 56 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the…
Macon woman indicted on human trafficking, RICO charges involving teen
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 48-year-old Macon woman faces three human trafficking charges and a RICO charge in a multi-county investigation involving a 17-year-old girl who had been reported missing. In a news release, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr identified…
Report: Half of Georgia counties lack adequate maternity care
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Millions of families in the U.S. struggle…
Two missing Atlanta girls found safe after disappearing with family friend
(CNN)- Two young girls who had been missing since Saturday night have been found safe in Atlanta after police received a tip about their location.…
Suspected arsonist caught on video setting Lawrenceville home on fire
(NBC)- Authorities are searching for a suspected arsonist after video appeared to capture a person setting fire to a Lawrenceville, Georgia, home while six people were…
Georgia's Future: Looking Ahead to the Next 250 Years - Georgia's American Journey
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As America prepares to celebrate 250 years of independence, many Georgians are already looking toward the future. Throughout 41NBC's…
Georgia woman sues Kaiser Permanente after alleged cancer misdiagnosis led to hysterectomy
(CNN)- A Georgia woman has filed a lawsuit against Kaiser Permanente, alleging she underwent an unnecessary hysterectomy after being mistakenly diagnosed with an aggressive…
GHSA moves basketball state championships from Macon to Atlanta for two seasons
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia High School Association is moving its basketball state championships from Macon to Atlanta for the next two seasons while Macon builds a new arena. GHSA announced Monday that the championship games will be played…
Atlanta police rescue 2-year-old after carjacking caught on camera
(NBC)- Newly released police video shows the dramatic rescue of a 2-year-old girl after she was taken during a carjacking in Atlanta. According to police, the child's…
Wild Adventures makes splash on National Waterpark Day with safety tips for families
VALDOSTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Tuesday is National Waterpark Day, and Wild Adventures is celebrating by inviting families to beat the heat with a…
Federal report faults BioLab after 2024 fire as lawsuits grow
(CNN)- A new federal investigation into the 2024 BioLab fire in Rockdale County is fueling a growing wave of lawsuits, with investigators detailing what they describe…
41NBC in Marietta as President Trump speaks at Wheeler High School
MARIETTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — President Donald Trump took the stage Wednesday at Wheeler High School in Cobb County for a speech focused on his administration's…
Houston County-developed autism training becomes statewide requirement
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia first responders must complete autism response training under the recently signed "Rio’s Law." The new curriculum was developed directly by the Houston County…
Ohio waiter tackles man convicted of trying to shoot ex-wife in restaurant
(NBC)- Chilling surveillance video shows the moment a waiter tackled a former Ohio attorney who was later convicted of trying to shoot his ex-wife…
Trump promises $5,000 dividend if Republicans win midterms
(NBC)- President Donald Trump used the first night of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas to make a new promise to voters: a $5,000 payment to every adult…
Morning Business Report: Apple unveils foldable iPhone Duo as oil prices top $100 a barrel
(LILAMAX)- Apple has unveiled its foldable iPhone Duo as part of a new lineup of devices introduced by CEO John Ternus.…
Trump to headline first-ever Republican midterm convention in Dallas
(NBC)- Republicans are gathering in Dallas for the party's first-eve r midterm convention, an event aimed at energizing voters ahead of elections that will determine control of…
Morning Business Report: Oil prices could reach $120 as U.S.-Iran war escalates
(LILAMAX)- The war between the United States and Iran has escalated, with U.S. forces targeting Iranian oil tankers, including a vessel near Kharg Island,…
Morning Business Report: Trump threatens Bombardier U.S. sales as Canada imposes retaliatory tariffs
(LILAMAX)- President Donald Trump says Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier should no longer be allowed to sell its products in the United States unless…
Hurricane Lowell lashes Hawaii with heavy rain, flooding and dangerous surf
(CNN)- Officials are warning residents to prepare for potentially severe impacts from Hurricane Lowell as the powerful storm brings heavy rain, flooding and dangerous surf…
Amazon cargo plane overruns Miami airport runway, leaving fatalities and injuries
(CNN)- An Amazon cargo plane overran a runway while landing at Miami International Airport Sunday, striking multiple vehicles and bursting into flames, according to officials.…
Morning Business Report: U.S. automakers push Congress for permanent ban on Chinese connected vehicles
(LILAMAX)- Major U.S. automakers are urging Congress to permanently ban the domestic sale, import and manufacturing of Chinese connected vehicles, hardware and…
Judge will declare mistrial in Lindsay Clancy case, gives defense 1 hour to appeal for stay
PLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — Judge says he is going to declare a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy case, then gives defense 1 hour to appeal. PLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — The deadlocked jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial started a seventh day of…
Lindsay Clancy jury tensions rise as deliberations enter seventh day
(NBC)- Tensions are escalating in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial as a new note from the jury appears to indicate one juror is at odds with…
Gas prices climb ahead of Labor Day weekend
(CNN)- Americans hitting the road for Labor Day weekend are facing higher prices at the pump as international conflicts continue to drive up the cost of oil and…
Morning Business Report: Employer health care costs could jump 11% as travel and airline trends shift
(LILAMAX)- U.S. employers could face their largest health care cost increase in decades, according to a new survey. Marsh, the…
Arkansas trooper's use of force under review after high-speed chase
(NBC)- An Arkansas state trooper's use of force is under review after dash-camera video showed a man being repeatedly pulled by his hair and punched following…
Two dead, three officers injured in Minneapolis mass shooting
(CNN)- Two people were killed and several others were injured, including three police officers, after a mass shooting at a downtown Minneapolis apartment building Wednesday. Minneapolis police…
Morning Business Report: Lowe’s launches initiative to train 1 million skilled tradespeople
(LILAMAX)- Lowe’s is teaming up with dozens of companies in an effort to address the nation's shortage of skilled workers by helping train and…
U.S. launches fresh strikes on Iran as USS Abraham Lincoln heads home
(NBC)- Thousands of American sailors and Marines are getting a break on solid ground as the USS Abraham Lincoln heads home following a deployment…
Trump warns of more military action against Iran after renewed fighting
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is warning that additional U.S. military action against Iran could be coming following an exchange of fire Sunday, the first in…
