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UPDATE: Monroe County school board approves tentative 14.999 millage rate, public hearings set
UPDATE (8/18/26): The Monroe County Board of Education unanimously approved a tentative fiscal year 2027 millage rate of 14.999 mills Tuesday night. The proposed rate is 1.172 mills, or 7.25%, below the current rate of 16.171 mills. The district estimates…
GBI: Armed, dangerous Sparta man wanted on two warrants
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is asking for help finding a Sparta man it considers armed and dangerous. The GBI identified the man as 62-year-old Stephen Russell Ellis. According to a Facebook post Tuesday night, Ellis…
Cochran awarded $500,000 grant to help homeowners make repairs
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Cochran has been awarded a $500,000 CHIP grant to help eligible homeowners make significant repairs to their homes. Rhonda Gilbert…
Former Bibb deputy to serve 10 years in 2023 jail assault case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A former Bibb County jail deputy was sentenced to 20 years after pleading guilty to assaulting a female inmate in 2023, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office. The office said in a news…
UPDATE: Fort Valley man charged with murder in 2025 shooting death
UPDATE (8/18/26): The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested a Fort Valley man in connection with the 2025 shooting death of 30-year-old Devonte Denzell McMillian. The GBI says 25-year-old Justin Jaleel Clark is charged with murder, aggravated assault, aggravated battery…
Anchor Glass plant in Warner Robins to permanently close, affecting 168 workers
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Anchor Glass Container Corporation plans to permanently close its Warner Robins location, according to a public WARN notice filed with the state of Georgia. The notice lists the company’s Warner Robins worksite at 1044 Booth Road.…
Deputies: Suspected explosive devices in Macon backyard were training devices
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two suspected explosive devices found in a backyard on Metro Way on Monday were determined to be inert training devices, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office said in a social media post…
Temperatures stay hot Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will push 100 degrees across Middle Georgia again Wednesday as rain chances remain very low. This Evening It's been a hot afternoon across Middle Georgia with all but the northern reaches of the region…
IN THE KNOW: Georgia Aquarium offers special Tuesday Ticket deal for 2026
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Aquarium is making Tuesdays extra special this year with an exclusive, limited-time ticket offer. For only $20, visitors can…
Atrium Health doctor explains diabetes risks, symptoms and prevention
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Diabetes can develop without obvious warning signs, making prevention and regular health screenings important, according to Dr. Vivian Sachs. Sachs said people who…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores August 10-14
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…
U.S.-Iran peace deadline passes with no agreement
(LILAMAX)- Sixty days after the United States and Iran signed a memorandum aimed at ending the conflict, the two countries remain without a peace agreement and appear to be…
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.…
Morning Business Report: Treasury yields jump as Wall Street awaits Federal Reserve update
(LILAMAX)- Wall Street started the week lower, with the Dow falling 272 points Monday as Treasury yields moved sharply higher. Long-term yields jumped…
Cochran to hold Tuesday meetings on home repair assistance
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Cochran will hold two public meetings Tuesday for homeowners interested in housing rehabilitation assistance through the city's 2026 Community HOME Investment Program (CHIP) grant. The meetings will be held at 11 a.m. and…
Warner Robins High School students return as patrols increase and mental health concerns remain
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Students at Warner Robins High School returned to campus Monday for the first time since last Wednesday's…
UPDATE: Sheriff’s office identifies person found dead in Flint River near Taylor-Crawford line
UPDATE (8/18/26): The family of Sidney “Sid” Wainwright has launched a GoFundMe to help cover cremation expenses after authorities identified his body Monday. According to the fundraiser, Wainwright did not have life insurance or money set aside for funeral or…
Houston County school resource officer suspended over Flock data misuse
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Houston County school resource officer was suspended without pay Monday pending termination after the sheriff’s office said an internal audit found she misused Flock Safety license plate reader data. The Houston County Sheriff’s Office…
Macon-Bibb recognizes work of emergency management professionals
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County issued a proclamation Tuesday designating this month as Emergency Management Awareness Month, shining a light on the work emergency management professionals do year-round.…
UPDATE: Monroe County school board approves tentative 14.999 millage rate, public hearings set
UPDATE (8/18/26): The Monroe County Board of Education unanimously approved a tentative fiscal year 2027 millage rate of 14.999 mills Tuesday night. The proposed rate is 1.172 mills, or 7.25%, below the current rate of 16.171 mills. The district estimates…
GBI: Armed, dangerous Sparta man wanted on two warrants
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is asking for help finding a Sparta man it considers armed and dangerous. The GBI identified the man as 62-year-old Stephen Russell Ellis. According to a Facebook post Tuesday night, Ellis…
Cochran awarded $500,000 grant to help homeowners make repairs
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Cochran has been awarded a $500,000 CHIP grant to help eligible homeowners make significant repairs to their homes. Rhonda Gilbert…
Former Bibb deputy to serve 10 years in 2023 jail assault case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A former Bibb County jail deputy was sentenced to 20 years after pleading guilty to assaulting a female inmate in 2023, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office. The office said in a news…
UPDATE: Fort Valley man charged with murder in 2025 shooting death
UPDATE (8/18/26): The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested a Fort Valley man in connection with the 2025 shooting death of 30-year-old Devonte Denzell McMillian. The GBI says 25-year-old Justin Jaleel Clark is charged with murder, aggravated assault, aggravated battery…
Anchor Glass plant in Warner Robins to permanently close, affecting 168 workers
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Anchor Glass Container Corporation plans to permanently close its Warner Robins location, according to a public WARN notice filed with the state of Georgia. The notice lists the company’s Warner Robins worksite at 1044 Booth Road.…
Deputies: Suspected explosive devices in Macon backyard were training devices
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two suspected explosive devices found in a backyard on Metro Way on Monday were determined to be inert training devices, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office said in a social media post…
Temperatures stay hot Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will push 100 degrees across Middle Georgia again Wednesday as rain chances remain very low. This Evening It's been a hot afternoon across Middle Georgia with all but the northern reaches of the region…
Atrium Health doctor explains diabetes risks, symptoms and prevention
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Diabetes can develop without obvious warning signs, making prevention and regular health screenings important, according to Dr. Vivian Sachs. Sachs said people who…
Free STOP THE BLEED class set for Friday at Perry library
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A free STOP THE BLEED class Friday at the Perry branch of Houston County Public Libraries will teach people how to respond to life-threatening bleeding during an emergency. The class will be held from 1 to…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores August 10-14
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…
Cochran to hold Tuesday meetings on home repair assistance
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Cochran will hold two public meetings Tuesday for homeowners interested in housing rehabilitation assistance through the city's 2026 Community HOME Investment Program (CHIP) grant. The meetings will be held at 11 a.m. and…
Warner Robins High School students return as patrols increase and mental health concerns remain
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Students at Warner Robins High School returned to campus Monday for the first time since last Wednesday's…
UPDATE: Sheriff’s office identifies person found dead in Flint River near Taylor-Crawford line
UPDATE (8/18/26): The family of Sidney “Sid” Wainwright has launched a GoFundMe to help cover cremation expenses after authorities identified his body Monday. According to the fundraiser, Wainwright did not have life insurance or money set aside for funeral or…
Houston County school resource officer suspended over Flock data misuse
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Houston County school resource officer was suspended without pay Monday pending termination after the sheriff’s office said an internal audit found she misused Flock Safety license plate reader data. The Houston County Sheriff’s Office…
Man pleads guilty in meth-impaired crash that killed motorcyclist
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 34-year-old man pleaded guilty to first-degree vehicular homicide in connection with a 2023 crash that killed a motorcyclist, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office. Caleb Levi Hendrix entered the guilty plea Friday,…
I-75 South lane closures planned in Monroe County August 21-31
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia Department of Transportation crews will make nightly concrete repairs along Interstate 75 South near exits 187 through 189 in Monroe County from August 21 through August 31. GDOT says the work will include concrete…
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…
Georgia Business Focus: Digital innovation, rising energy costs and business excellence
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Here's the latest Georgia Business Focus: Digital infrastructure alliance launched The Georgia Chamber of Commerce has announced the launch of the…
President Donald Trump set to visit Georgia next week to highlight economic agenda and "Trump Accounts"
MARIETTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - President Donald Trump is set to visit Marietta next week to highlight his administration's economic agenda and a new savings program for children, according to the White House. White House spokeswoman Liz Huston said Trump will…
New Georgia law requires trafficking training for lodging employees
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia lodging employees must now complete annual human trafficking awareness training under a new…
Macon crash among 12 deaths reported during Georgia holiday travel period
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Georgia Department of Public Safety says 12 people have died in crashes statewide during the holiday travel period, including two people killed in a crash on I-75 North in Macon. The agency also reports 424 DUI…
Data center fight brings both parties together in Jasper County
MONTICELLO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Organizers of a public hearing to protest a Jasper County data center development say sources bound by nondisclosure agreements have indicated that Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has targeted land in Jasper County and another site…
Atlanta Harvest owner says racial slur carved into watermelon won't stop community mission
(CNN)- The owner of Atlanta Harvest says he was shocked after discovering a racial slur carved into one of the business's watermelons, but…
Son charged in killing of mother of NFL veteran Calais Campbell
(NBC)- A 41-year-old man is facing murder charges after police say he killed his mother, the mother of NFL veteran Calais Campbell, inside her Buckhead…
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…
Family searching for Brooklyn woman who disappeared during Las Vegas trip
(NBC)- The family of a 63-year-old Brooklyn woman is desperately searching for answers after she disappeared while visiting a friend in Las Vegas. Alisa Goods…
Star witness delivers fiery testimony in Tupac Shakur murder trial
(CNN)- Fiery testimony from a key witness highlighted the second day of the murder trial of Duane “Keefe D” Davis, who is charged in the 1996…
U.S.-Iran peace deadline passes with no agreement
(LILAMAX)- Sixty days after the United States and Iran signed a memorandum aimed at ending the conflict, the two countries remain without a peace agreement and appear to be…
Morning Business Report: Treasury yields jump as Wall Street awaits Federal Reserve update
(LILAMAX)- Wall Street started the week lower, with the Dow falling 272 points Monday as Treasury yields moved sharply higher. Long-term yields jumped…
Actress Hayden Panettiere found dead in South Carolina
(NBC)- An investigation is underway following the death of actress Hayden Panettiere in Greenville, South Carolina. Police said they responded to a report of an unresponsive woman who…
Morning Business Report: Wall Street watches major earnings as StubHub shares fall
(LILAMAX)- Walmart, Home Depot and Lowes are among the companies reporting earnings this week. On Wednesday, minutes from the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting are…
Iran claims U.S. defeat as concerns grow over conditions aboard Navy ships
(NBC)- Sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln are finally expected to head home after the aircraft carrier spent a record 244 days at sea…
Hurricane Lala flooding traps thousands after Hawaii highway collapse
(CNN)- Thousands of residents on Hawaii's Big Island were left isolated after Hurricane Lala brought torrential rain and flooding that caused a highway to collapse. The collapse…
USS Abraham Lincoln set to return home after record 244 days at sea
(NBC)- Relief is on the way for sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln after the aircraft carrier spent a record 244 days at…
Morning Business Report: Mortgage rates fall after six straight weeks of increases
(LILAMAX)- Buying a home became slightly cheaper this week as mortgage rates fell for the first time following six consecutive weeks of increases. The…
Luigi Mangione could plead guilty in federal case
(CNN)- Luigi Mangione could plead guilty as soon as Friday to federal charges connected to the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, according to sources familiar with…
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave role at end of month
(NBC)- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her position at the end of the month in a shakeup among President Donald…
Morning Business Report: Older workers leave workforce as stock market gains boost wealth
(LILAMAX)- More older Americans are leaving the workforce, and a new report suggests rising…
Flooding hits Indiana, Ohio as severe storms sweep Midwest
(CNN)- Severe storms have caused widespread destruction across the Midwest, bringing catastrophic flooding to Indiana and Ohio and leaving hundreds of thousands without power. Indiana Gov. Mike…
Wisconsin governor primary upset highlights Democratic divide ahead of midterms
(NBC)- David Crowley has won the Democratic nomination for Wisconsin governor, narrowly defeating Democratic socialist Francesca Hong in a closely watched primary. NBC News projected Crowley…
Tech Report: Hundreds of U.S. communities push back against data center construction
(LILAMAX)- More than 500 jurisdictions across the United States are putting the brakes on construction of massive data centers, raising concerns about the country's…
Family rescued after spending 72 hours lost in Michigan woods
(NBC)- A family is recovering after rescuers found them alive following a terrifying 72 hours lost in the Michigan wilderness. Michigan State Police Trooper Zach Murphy…
Trump signs executive order seeking to reduce recommended childhood vaccines
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is wading back into the debate over childhood vaccines with a new executive order seeking to reduce the number of recommended vaccines…
