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UPDATE: Scheduled C-130 transport in Warner Robins canceled
UPDATE (3/11/26): The scheduled move of a C-130 aircraft on Sunday has been canceled, according to the Houston County Sheriff’s Office. An update on Wednesday did not provide further details. Robins Air Force Base said in an update of its…
A taste of Summer comes to end as rain arrives late Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Possible patchy fog to start the day. Clouds will scatter again by midday. Southwest winds remain in place, with speeds of around 10 to 15 mph, with gusts of around 20 to 25 mph possible. Pop-up…
Summerlike temperatures expected Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - High temperatures may set records around Middle Georgia Wednesday afternoon. This Evening A partly sunny afternoon will give way to a relatively clear night. A handful of clouds will linger but unlike last night there is…
Community leaders step into schools for principal for a day in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Dozens of community members stepped inside Bibb County schools Tuesday to see firsthand what it takes to run a campus…
Piedmont Macon raises awareness during National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Piedmont Macon Medical Center is raising awareness and sharing resources with the community during March in recognition of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness…
Warner Robins recreation director proposing lifeguard pay increase
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Lifeguard pay is increasing significantly across the United States, driven by a severe staffing shortage that has forced several cities to increase those wages.…
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…
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…
UPDATE: Man identified in fatal I-75 tractor-trailer crash in Macon
UPDATE (3/10/2026): The driver has been identified as 42-year-old Daniel Arnold, according to Macon-Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones. Coroner Jones said the next of…
Kansas and 38 Special to perform in Macon in June
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fans of classic rock will have a chance to see two legendary bands on one stage this summer. Kansas and 38 Special are set to perform at the Atrium Health Amphitheater on Friday, June 12. The…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores March 2-6
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, March 2 and Friday, March 6. Understanding…
One more warm day before seasonal temps return to Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A stationary front remains stubbornly fixed across North Georgia as the remains of last night's thunderstorms have weakened and moved out of the region. Severe weather is not expected with these storms however, a rogue shower…
Northwoods Academy closed Tuesday due to maintenance issue
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County School District officials said Northwoods Academy will remain closed Tuesday after a maintenance issue prompted the cancellation of classes and a scheduled…
Former Macon-Bibb fire prevention chief Larry Smallwood dies at 77
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Retired Macon-Bibb County Fire Department Fire Prevention Chief Larry Eugene Smallwood, who spent more than four decades in the fire service protecting…
Junior League of Macon launches Little Black Dress Initiative to raise awareness, funds to combat poverty
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Junior League of Macon is launching a weeklong campaign aimed at raising awareness about poverty…
Fort Valley police issue BOLO for missing 68-year-old Dorthy Johnson
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Fort Valley police are asking for the public’s help locating 68-year-old Dorthy Johnson, who was last seen Sunday morning in Fort…
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…
Man wanted in Florida homicide investigation arrested in Monroe County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man who was wanted out of Florida for an active homicide investigation was arrested in Monroe County, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. According to the sheriff’s office, the Marion County, Florida, Sheriff’s Office…
UPDATE: Scheduled C-130 transport in Warner Robins canceled
UPDATE (3/11/26): The scheduled move of a C-130 aircraft on Sunday has been canceled, according to the Houston County Sheriff’s Office. An update on Wednesday did not provide further details. Robins Air Force Base said in an update of its…
Summerlike temperatures expected Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - High temperatures may set records around Middle Georgia Wednesday afternoon. This Evening A partly sunny afternoon will give way to a relatively clear night. A handful of clouds will linger but unlike last night there is…
Community leaders step into schools for principal for a day in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Dozens of community members stepped inside Bibb County schools Tuesday to see firsthand what it takes to run a campus…
Piedmont Macon raises awareness during National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Piedmont Macon Medical Center is raising awareness and sharing resources with the community during March in recognition of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness…
Warner Robins recreation director proposing lifeguard pay increase
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Lifeguard pay is increasing significantly across the United States, driven by a severe staffing shortage that has forced several cities to increase those wages.…
UPDATE: Man identified in fatal I-75 tractor-trailer crash in Macon
UPDATE (3/10/2026): The driver has been identified as 42-year-old Daniel Arnold, according to Macon-Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones. Coroner Jones said the next of…
Kansas and 38 Special to perform in Macon in June
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fans of classic rock will have a chance to see two legendary bands on one stage this summer. Kansas and 38 Special are set to perform at the Atrium Health Amphitheater on Friday, June 12. The…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores March 2-6
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, March 2 and Friday, March 6. Understanding…
Northwoods Academy closed Tuesday due to maintenance issue
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County School District officials said Northwoods Academy will remain closed Tuesday after a maintenance issue prompted the cancellation of classes and a scheduled…
Former Macon-Bibb fire prevention chief Larry Smallwood dies at 77
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Retired Macon-Bibb County Fire Department Fire Prevention Chief Larry Eugene Smallwood, who spent more than four decades in the fire service protecting…
Junior League of Macon launches Little Black Dress Initiative to raise awareness, funds to combat poverty
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Junior League of Macon is launching a weeklong campaign aimed at raising awareness about poverty…
Fort Valley police issue BOLO for missing 68-year-old Dorthy Johnson
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Fort Valley police are asking for the public’s help locating 68-year-old Dorthy Johnson, who was last seen Sunday morning in Fort…
Fort Valley police investigating shooting involving juvenile Friday night
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A juvenile was injured in a shooting Friday night in Fort Valley, according to the Fort Valley Police Department. Interim Chief D. M. Wilson said the shooting happened around 9 p.m. in the area of…
Another round of storms expected overnight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A cluster of strong to severe storms is expected to move into Middle Georgia ahead of midnight tonight. This Evening and Overnight A warm and partly sunny afternoon will see cloud cover increase after the sunset.…
Doctors in Macon seeing early allergy symptoms as pollen season begins
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Piedmont Macon providers are seeing a spike in allergy, sinus and viral symptoms such as early tree pollen and elevated flu activity overlap across Georgia. Pollen season…
Forsyth man arrested in Macon for commercial burglary
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was arrested in connection with a commercial burglary on Saturday morning, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The Macon-Bibb Emergency 911…
41NBC Recall Watch List: Chips, Ford vehicles, grill brushes and baby gear recalled
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – We're tracking a wave of product recalls that could impact your family’s safety from popular snacks and household items…
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…
Trump visits Georgia, a target of his election falsehoods, as Republicans look for midterm boost
ROME, Ga. (AP) — The White House insisted that President Donald Trump was visiting Georgia to promote the economy. But in the opening minutes of his first stop at a local restaurant, the president raised the prospect of voter fraud without…
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…
Morning Business Report: Americans tapping retirement savings as hardship withdrawals hit record high while homeowners stay put and stocks rebound
(LILAMAX)-More Americans are turning to their retirement savings to cover financial emergencies as economic pressures continue…
Texas and North Carolina primaries set stage for high-stakes Senate battles in 2026 midterms
(NBC)- The first primary results of the 2026 midterm elections are in, setting up key races that could determine control of the…
