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Morning Business Report: Student loan repayment changes begin as markets reach record highs
(LILAMAX)- Millions of federal student loan borrowers enrolled in the SAVE repayment plan should watch for an important email from the U.S. Department…
Colorado Wildfires grow as officials warn against Fourth of July fireworks amid dangerous heat
(CNN)- As millions of Americans prepare for Fourth of July celebrations, officials across the country are warning that dangerous weather conditions could…
Man arrested after assault at Dempsey Apartments
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was arrested Monday after a 60-year-old man was cut inside a home at Dempsey Apartments on Cherry Street, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office says the aggravated assault was reported…
Chief says Warner Robins drug operation meant to bring lasting change
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A nearly two-year long investigation into organized drug trafficking in Warner Robins has led to multiple arrests and the seizure of drugs, cash and weapons. The investigation, known as Operation Crimson Snow, focused on dismantling…
Warner Robins police adding first in-house victim advocate
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins police are adding the department's first in-house victim advocate position to help crime victims get support faster. It's part of the city’s $185 million municipal budget. Warner Robins Chief Wayne Fisher says the…
GBI: 11 arrested in Warner Robins drug investigation
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Eleven people were arrested after a 24-month drug investigation in Warner Robins and other parts of Middle Georgia, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. In a news release, the GBI said "Operation Crimson Snow"…
Another Heat Advisory as heat builds through the week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The short term period is characterized by an upper level ridge continuing to amplify and spread east over the region. This ridge will continue to pump heat into the region as temperatures continue their climb under…
Hickory Street in Warner Robins to close for utility work
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A portion of Hickory Street in Warner Robins will temporarily close this week as crews complete utility construction work, according to the City of Warner Robins. The closure will be in effect Wednesday, July 1, and Thursday,…
Five injured in head-on crash on Rocky Creek Road
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people are in critical condition and three others were injured following a head-on crash Saturday night on Rocky Creek Road, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. The collision was reported to the Macon-Bibb E-911…
Bibb County deputy, driver injured in crash on Napier Avenue
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Bibb County Sheriff's Office patrol vehicle and a passenger vehicle collided Sunday night at the intersection of Georgia 247 and Napier Avenue, sending both drivers to the hospital, according to the Georgia State Patrol. The…
31-year-old man hospitalized after shooting in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that left one man injured Monday morning. According to the sheriff's office, the shooting occurred near the intersection of Montpelier and Brentwood avenues. The call came into…
Warner Robins man sentenced to 10 years in prison for hotel burglary
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 53-year-old Warner Robins man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple burglary charges in Houston County Superior Court, according to the Houston County District Attorney's Office. James Ray…
RECALL WATCH LIST: Recent recalls for Hyundai, Lomi waxing kits, Honlyne LED party favors and Amana air conditioners
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - From popular cars to party supplies and personal care products, here this week's recall watch list: HYUNDAI RECALL If you drive a Hyundai, over 96,000 vehicles are being recalled due…
Peace talks resume after U.S.-Iran fighting escalates in Strait of Hormuz
(NBC)- Hopes for a lasting peace between the United States and Iran remain uncertain after a weekend escalation in fighting around the Strait of Hormuz,…
Morning Business Report: Prime Day spending jumps as retailers, automakers and job market face changing economy
(LILAMAX)- Amazon's Prime Day and competing sales events helped drive a surge in online spending, offering a glimpse into how…
11 killed after skydiving plane crashes in northeastern France
(NBC)- Eleven people were killed after a skydiving plane crashed in northeastern France on Sunday, according to French officials. The pilot and all 10 passengers aboard the…
Deadly Kentucky flooding kills 4 as western wildfires claim firefighters' lives
(CNN)- Heavy rain and dangerous weather claimed lives on opposite sides of the country this weekend, as deadly flooding struck Kentucky and fast-moving wildfires burned…
Macon-Bibb Firefighters donate 20 thousand dollars to children’s hospital through fitness calendar
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Macon Bibb County firefighters are giving back to the community in a big way, raising thousands of dollars for a local…
UPDATE: Missing Warner Robins man found safe
UPDATE (6/30/26): Warner Robins police say Maury Phagan has been located and is safe. ORIGINAL STORY (6/29/26): WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Police Department is asking for help finding a 48-year-old man who was last seen leaving…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores June 22-26
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, June 22 and Friday, June 26. Understanding…
Man arrested after assault at Dempsey Apartments
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was arrested Monday after a 60-year-old man was cut inside a home at Dempsey Apartments on Cherry Street, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office says the aggravated assault was reported…
Chief says Warner Robins drug operation meant to bring lasting change
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A nearly two-year long investigation into organized drug trafficking in Warner Robins has led to multiple arrests and the seizure of drugs, cash and weapons. The investigation, known as Operation Crimson Snow, focused on dismantling…
Warner Robins police adding first in-house victim advocate
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins police are adding the department's first in-house victim advocate position to help crime victims get support faster. It's part of the city’s $185 million municipal budget. Warner Robins Chief Wayne Fisher says the…
GBI: 11 arrested in Warner Robins drug investigation
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Eleven people were arrested after a 24-month drug investigation in Warner Robins and other parts of Middle Georgia, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. In a news release, the GBI said "Operation Crimson Snow"…
Hickory Street in Warner Robins to close for utility work
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A portion of Hickory Street in Warner Robins will temporarily close this week as crews complete utility construction work, according to the City of Warner Robins. The closure will be in effect Wednesday, July 1, and Thursday,…
Five injured in head-on crash on Rocky Creek Road
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people are in critical condition and three others were injured following a head-on crash Saturday night on Rocky Creek Road, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. The collision was reported to the Macon-Bibb E-911…
Bibb County deputy, driver injured in crash on Napier Avenue
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Bibb County Sheriff's Office patrol vehicle and a passenger vehicle collided Sunday night at the intersection of Georgia 247 and Napier Avenue, sending both drivers to the hospital, according to the Georgia State Patrol. The…
31-year-old man hospitalized after shooting in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that left one man injured Monday morning. According to the sheriff's office, the shooting occurred near the intersection of Montpelier and Brentwood avenues. The call came into…
Warner Robins man sentenced to 10 years in prison for hotel burglary
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 53-year-old Warner Robins man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple burglary charges in Houston County Superior Court, according to the Houston County District Attorney's Office. James Ray…
RECALL WATCH LIST: Recent recalls for Hyundai, Lomi waxing kits, Honlyne LED party favors and Amana air conditioners
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - From popular cars to party supplies and personal care products, here this week's recall watch list: HYUNDAI RECALL If you drive a Hyundai, over 96,000 vehicles are being recalled due…
Macon-Bibb Firefighters donate 20 thousand dollars to children’s hospital through fitness calendar
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Macon Bibb County firefighters are giving back to the community in a big way, raising thousands of dollars for a local…
GEORGIA’S AMERICAN JOURNEY: The Allman Brothers Band- The sound that changed America
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – On the streets of Macon and across the world, the genre of Southern Rock is still heard today, thanks to…
Piedmont Macon honors community hero helping breast cancer patients
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A Middle Georgia woman is being recognized for making a difference in the lives of others. Piedmont Macon announced its latest Community Hero Award…
Warner Robins releases parking, traffic plans for Independence Day celebration
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Warner Robins has released parking, traffic and safety information ahead of its 43rd Annual Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, July 4, at McConnell-Talbert Stadium. Gates open at 6 p.m., with entertainment beginning…
More heat fills in to Middle Georgia this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Heat indexes will push into the upper 90s and lower triple digits through this weekend across Middle Georgia. This Evening A few isolated storms are likely as the evening goes on around Middle Georgia accompanying what…
Man arrested after shots fired reported near Mercer University Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff's deputies responded to reports of shots fired near Mercer University Drive on Friday morning and made an arrest in connection with the incident, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. Deputies were called…
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…
Tim Dugger to perform before Quaker State 400 at EchoPark
HAMPTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Country singer and songwriter Tim Dugger will perform a pre-race concert before the Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway on Sunday, July 12. EchoPark Speedway announced Wednesday that Dugger will perform at the Cracker Barrel Fan…
Georgia Republican legislative leaders reject governor's call for 2028 redistricting
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s Republican legislative leaders on Wednesday rejected Gov. Brian Kemp’s call to redraw congressional and legislative districts during a special session, citing concerns about moving too quickly after a U.S. Supreme Court decision weakened federal Voting Rights Act protections for minority voters. House…
Rick Jackson beats Burt Jones for Georgia GOP governor nomination
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — Rick Jackson has won Georgia’s Republican nomination for governor, defeating Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in Tuesday's runoff after Jones led the field in last month's primary. Jackson will face Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms in the November…
Rep. Mike Collins wins Georgia’s GOP Senate nomination and will face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff
ATLANTA (AP) — Rep. Mike Collins on Tuesday defeated first-time candidate Derek Dooley for the Republican U.S. Senate nomination in Georgia, advancing to face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff for a seat that will help determine control of Capitol Hill for…
Crawford County girl 'so excited and so humble' to witness World Cup in person
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) – Back in April, Crawford County's Bailey DeWitt and her mother Susanna got the call of a lifetime, which ultimately led to two…
Dooley says Republicans need a political outsider for November
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp stood with Republican U.S. Senate candidate Derek Dooley on Monday as Dooley made the case that Republicans need a political outsider to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. Dooley and Kemp contrasted Dooley…
Kemp points to shared record in support of Burt Jones campaign
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp publicly supported Lt. Gov. Burt Jones over the weekend in the Republican race for governor. During a news conference Monday morning, Kemp said he views Jones as the best option to defeat Democratic…
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…
Supreme Court blocks Trump birthright citizenship order, strikes down party spending limits
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens. The justices relied…
Supreme Court weighs birthright citizenship as Trump scores mixed legal victories
(NBC)- All eyes are on the U.S. Supreme Court as justices prepare to issue a closely watched ruling on birthright citizenship. The case centers on…
Morning Business Report: Student loan repayment changes begin as markets reach record highs
(LILAMAX)- Millions of federal student loan borrowers enrolled in the SAVE repayment plan should watch for an important email from the U.S. Department…
Colorado Wildfires grow as officials warn against Fourth of July fireworks amid dangerous heat
(CNN)- As millions of Americans prepare for Fourth of July celebrations, officials across the country are warning that dangerous weather conditions could…
Peace talks resume after U.S.-Iran fighting escalates in Strait of Hormuz
(NBC)- Hopes for a lasting peace between the United States and Iran remain uncertain after a weekend escalation in fighting around the Strait of Hormuz,…
Morning Business Report: Prime Day spending jumps as retailers, automakers and job market face changing economy
(LILAMAX)- Amazon's Prime Day and competing sales events helped drive a surge in online spending, offering a glimpse into how…
Deadly Kentucky flooding kills 4 as western wildfires claim firefighters' lives
(CNN)- Heavy rain and dangerous weather claimed lives on opposite sides of the country this weekend, as deadly flooding struck Kentucky and fast-moving wildfires burned…
July 4 travel rush expected to break records
(NBC)- The countdown to Independence Day is on, and millions of Americans are preparing to travel for the holiday weekend. AAA projects more than 72 million people will…
Tech Report: OpenAI delays ChatGPT 5.6 release as AI oversight expands
(LILAMAX)- OpenAI is reportedly changing how it plans to launch the next version of ChatGPT. According to The Information, the company will initially make ChatGPT…
Powerful earthquakes leave widespread destruction in Venezuela
(CNN)- Search-and-rescue efforts are underway in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes left widespread destruction across Caracas and surrounding areas. The quakes caused buildings to collapse, cracked walls and left…
Morning Business Report: Apple, Microsoft Hike Prices Amid Rising Inflation
(LILAMAX)- Consumers could soon pay more for some of their favorite technology products. Apple raised prices on select Macs and iPads Thursday, with increases ranging from…
Supreme Court backs Trump on asylum policy, TPS deportations
(NBC)- The U.S. Supreme Court handed the Trump administration two major victories on immigration Thursday, allowing stricter asylum enforcement and clearing the way for the removal of…
U.S. men's soccer team looks to stay unbeaten heading into knockout stage
(NBC)- The U.S. men's national soccer team has already secured the top spot in its World Cup group after dominant victories over Paraguay and…
Trump opens America 250 celebration amid Senate policy battles
(NBC)- President Donald Trump kicked off the Great American State Fair on the National Mall, launching a two-week celebration marking the nation's 250th anniversary. During the opening…
Morning Business Report: Social Security debit card changes coming later this year
(LILAMAX)- A major change is coming for Social Security recipients who receive their benefits through the Direct Express debit card program. The U.S. Treasury…
Report says more than 9 million U.S. jobs vulnerable to AI
(NBC)- As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly common in the workplace, a new report suggests millions of American jobs could face disruption in the years ahead.…
Senate passes war powers resolution targeting Iran conflict
(NBC)- The U.S. Senate approved a war powers resolution Tuesday calling for an end to U.S. military involvement in the conflict with Iran. The measure passed with support…
Morning Business Report: House passes housing bill as stocks tumble and airfares stay high
(LILAMAX)- The House has approved the Home Affordability Bill, sending the measure to President Donald Trump's desk for his signature. The legislation…

