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Fisherman rescues woman after hearing cries for help on lake
(CNN) - For Marvin Winston, fishing has always been a way to reset. Winston often spends hours on the lake, documenting his trips for his YouTube…
Son testifies in Hawaii doctor’s attempted murder trial
(CNN) - Dramatic testimony in a Hawaii courtroom as the son of a doctor accused of trying to kill his wife took the stand. During the attempted second-degree…
Rain chances decrease for Thursday, go up for Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Areas that received rainfall yesterday, will likely be subjected to an increased chance for low clouds and fog this morning. Unseasonably warm temperatures are expected through Saturday. Highs mainly in the lower to middle 80s with…
Man dies after four-wheeler crash during police pursuit in Fort Valley
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead after a fatal four-wheeler crash in Fort Valley, according to Peach County Coroner Kerry Rooks. The crash happened at 5:30 p.m. March 28. According to Georgia State Patrol, troopers were dispatched to…
Macon begins demolition for East Macon redevelopment project
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon celebrated another milestone Wednesday in East Macon with the demolition of an empty former secretary of state office at 237 Coliseum Drive, which will bring…
Monroe County launches new emergency alert system Hyperreach
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Monroe County is upgrading how it alerts residents during emergencies with a new mass notification system called Hyperreach. Officials say the switch comes after their…
Turner Woods Elementary students plant food forest to teach food security
JONES, County (41NBC/WMGT) - Students at Turner Woods Elementary School planted a food forest on campus Wednesday, taking part in a hands-on learning experience focused on food security and…
Georgia Business Focus: major housing investment, gas price relief and business updates
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – From new homes and jobs to scam warnings, gas price…
Four astronauts await liftoff on humanity's first flight to the moon in half a century
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Four astronauts strapped into NASA's new moon rocket and awaited liftoff Wednesday on humanity’s first lunar trip in more than half a century. The three Americans and one Canadian waved and shaped their hands…
Two men shot, suspect in custody after Warner Robins shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two men were shot and a suspect is in custody after a shooting in Warner Robins, according to the Warner Robins Police Department. The shooting happened at 3:55 p.m. April 1 in the 100 block of…
Storm chances drop again Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The odds for isolated storms will drop Thursday afternoon while conditions remain warm around Middle Georgia. This Evening A few storms are ongoing this afternoon and a few more remain possible as the evening continues.…
Meet Miss Central Georgia's Teen Ava Mincey: Platform, goals and future plans
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Miss Central Georgia’s Teen Ava Mincey is using her year of service to raise awareness and support for Alzheimer’s research…
Meet Miss Central Georgia Hannah Perry: Platform, goals and future plans
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Miss Central Georgia Hannah Perry is using her year of service to promote the importance of historical preservation and awareness across…
Macon man arrested following shoplifting, altercation with law enforcement
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man was arrested in connection with theft by shoplifting Wednesday, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The Macon-Bibb E911 center…
Man sentenced to 5 years after threatening to kill trooper and her children
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man had his probation revoked and was sentenced to five years in prison after threatening to kill a Georgia…
Man sentenced for shooting cousin while on probation for shooting aunt in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was sentenced for shooting his cousin while on probation for shooting his aunt, according to the Macon…
Trump signals Iran war may end soon as gas prices hit $4 nationwide
(NBC) - President Donald Trump is preparing for a rare primetime address to the nation, signaling the war with Iran may be nearing an…
Morning Business Report: Ackman touts stocks as Fed signals no rate cut, NFL expands streaming deals
(LILAMAX)- Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman says now may be a strong opportunity for investors, calling certain stocks “stupid…
Man dies after four-wheeler crash during police pursuit in Fort Valley
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead after a fatal four-wheeler crash in Fort Valley, according to Peach County Coroner Kerry Rooks. The crash happened at 5:30 p.m. March 28. According to Georgia State Patrol, troopers were dispatched to…
Macon begins demolition for East Macon redevelopment project
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon celebrated another milestone Wednesday in East Macon with the demolition of an empty former secretary of state office at 237 Coliseum Drive, which will bring…
Monroe County launches new emergency alert system Hyperreach
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Monroe County is upgrading how it alerts residents during emergencies with a new mass notification system called Hyperreach. Officials say the switch comes after their…
Turner Woods Elementary students plant food forest to teach food security
JONES, County (41NBC/WMGT) - Students at Turner Woods Elementary School planted a food forest on campus Wednesday, taking part in a hands-on learning experience focused on food security and…
Two men shot, suspect in custody after Warner Robins shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two men were shot and a suspect is in custody after a shooting in Warner Robins, according to the Warner Robins Police Department. The shooting happened at 3:55 p.m. April 1 in the 100 block of…
Storm chances drop again Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The odds for isolated storms will drop Thursday afternoon while conditions remain warm around Middle Georgia. This Evening A few storms are ongoing this afternoon and a few more remain possible as the evening continues.…
Meet Miss Central Georgia's Teen Ava Mincey: Platform, goals and future plans
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Miss Central Georgia’s Teen Ava Mincey is using her year of service to raise awareness and support for Alzheimer’s research…
Meet Miss Central Georgia Hannah Perry: Platform, goals and future plans
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Miss Central Georgia Hannah Perry is using her year of service to promote the importance of historical preservation and awareness across…
Macon man arrested following shoplifting, altercation with law enforcement
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man was arrested in connection with theft by shoplifting Wednesday, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The Macon-Bibb E911 center…
Man sentenced to 5 years after threatening to kill trooper and her children
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man had his probation revoked and was sentenced to five years in prison after threatening to kill a Georgia…
Man sentenced for shooting cousin while on probation for shooting aunt in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was sentenced for shooting his cousin while on probation for shooting his aunt, according to the Macon…
UPDATE: Four people arrested in Bibb County mail theft investigation
UPDATE (4/1/2026 at 12:34 p.m.): A fourth person has been arrested in connection with a theft of mail investigation, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. 46-year-old Summer Clarisa Battle turned herself in at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center…
Drive-by shooting on Hicks Road under investigation in Taylor County
REYNOLDS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in investigating a drive-by shooting that happened late Tuesday night. According to a Facebook post from the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 10:30…
Atrium shares resources during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A colon and rectal surgeon at Atrium Health is sharing resources and insight during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. David Armstrong, a colon and…
Piedmont Macon honors choir director with Community Hero Award
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Piedmont Macon presented its annual Community Hero Award Tuesday to a dedicated and selfless member of the Macon community who is not only making a difference…
Georgia drivers still feeling impact despite gas tax suspension, slight price drop
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The average price for a gallon of regular gas in Georgia is $3.58, according to AAA. The price is down from last…
More storms likely tomorrow afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An early summer pattern will continue into the middle of the week with more pop up storms likely in the afternoon and evening Wednesday. This Evening A few isolated showers and storms are ongoing late this…
Woman indicted after scissors stabbing at personal care home in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon woman has been indicted in connection with a December stabbing at a personal care home, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Tierrica Rutherford was indicted March 17, 2026, on a charge of aggravated…
Fisherman rescues woman after hearing cries for help on lake
(CNN) - For Marvin Winston, fishing has always been a way to reset. Winston often spends hours on the lake, documenting his trips for his YouTube…
Georgia Business Focus: major housing investment, gas price relief and business updates
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – From new homes and jobs to scam warnings, gas price…
Georgia Business Focus: Agriculture week, Warner Robins expansion and Macon arena project drive growth
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Ag Week, new developments in Warner Robins and Macon and a warning from the Better Business Bureau…
Deadly street racing crash in Albany leaves 2 dead, residents demand action
(CNN)- Community members in Albany are speaking out after a deadly street racing crash in Dougherty County left two people dead, calling the tragedy…
Suspect killed in Hall County SWAT shootout after officer shot, saved by vest in Gainesville
(CNN)- A tense standoff in Hall County ended in a deadly shootout, leaving a suspect dead and a police officer injured…
Georgia’s American Journey: Wesleyan College and the fight for women’s education
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As America celebrates 250 years, one local landmark stands out for its bold role in breaking barriers: Wesleyan College. It's the first…
Georgia woman charged with murder after infant death linked to abortion medication, report says
(CNN)- A 31-year-old woman is facing a murder charge after authorities say she attempted to terminate her pregnancy using medication before later…
Kemp says he'll sign bill suspending Georgia gas tax
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia drivers could soon see relief at the pump, according to Gov. Brian Kemp, who says a newly passed bill will suspend the state's motor fuel tax. In a Facebook post Thursday, Kemp said House Bill…
Free Cone Day returns to Dairy Queen to celebrate start of Spring
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - On Thursday, March 19, customers can stop by participating Dairy Queen locations and receive a free small vanilla cone. The promotion is being offered all day while supplies last, with a limit of one cone per…
Georgia Business Focus: From tax rebates to new business investments and community initiatives
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – From major tax rebates to new business investments and community initiatives, here's a roundup of the latest news making…
Long TSA lines reported at Atlanta airport amid federal shutdown
ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN)- Long security lines were reported at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Sunday and Monday as staffing shortages affected screening checkpoints. Video from the airport showed travelers waiting in extended lines to pass through security. According to…
Georgia's American Journey: Mercer’s Baptist roots show how faith shaped education in early Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mercer University’s history reflects the powerful role faith played in shaping education and leadership in early Georgia. Founded…
Georgia Business Focus: BBB issues scam alert, Duck Donuts plans second Middle Georgia location
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Better Business Bureau issues a new alert on traffic citation scams, Duck Donuts is opening a second location in middle Georgia soon and the state of Georgia makes history. Georgia surpasses $60 billion in exports, sets historic…
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,…
Pam Bondi out as U.S. Attorney General
WASHINGTON (CNN/NBC NEWS)- Attorney General Pam Bondi has been fired, according to NBC News. For now, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche will take over the role. Sources say Trump had been weighing the move for several days and delivered the…
New weight loss pill offers needle-free option as demand for GLP-1 drugs surges
(NBC)- A new option is now available for millions of Americans looking to lose weight — without the need for injections. Eli Lilly…
Trump says Iran war nearing completion, but signals more strikes ahead
(NBC) - Donald Trump addressed the nation overnight in his first primetime speech since the start of the war with Iran, saying U.S. military objectives…
Morning Business Report: Alexa upgrades, Sam’s Club price hike, and new weight loss drug
(LILAMAX)- Alexa Plus users can now order food directly from Grubhub and Uber Eats through the AI assistant. The feature is included…
Son testifies in Hawaii doctor’s attempted murder trial
(CNN) - Dramatic testimony in a Hawaii courtroom as the son of a doctor accused of trying to kill his wife took the stand. During the attempted second-degree…
Four astronauts await liftoff on humanity's first flight to the moon in half a century
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Four astronauts strapped into NASA's new moon rocket and awaited liftoff Wednesday on humanity’s first lunar trip in more than half a century. The three Americans and one Canadian waved and shaped their hands…
NASA Artemis II launch set to send astronauts around the Moon
(NBC) — The countdown is on at Kennedy Space Center as NASA prepares to launch Artemis II — its first crewed mission to the Moon…
Trump signals Iran war may end soon as gas prices hit $4 nationwide
(NBC) - President Donald Trump is preparing for a rare primetime address to the nation, signaling the war with Iran may be nearing an…
Morning Business Report: Ackman touts stocks as Fed signals no rate cut, NFL expands streaming deals
(LILAMAX)- Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman says now may be a strong opportunity for investors, calling certain stocks “stupid…
American journalist kidnapped in Baghdad, suspect tied to Iran-backed militia
(NBC) — New video shows the moment an American journalist was kidnapped in Baghdad, raising concerns about escalating threats from Iran-backed militias. The footage captures journalist…
Trump blocked from White House ballroom construction by federal judge
(CNN)- A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump from moving forward with construction of a massive new ballroom at the White House, ruling the project…
U.S. and Iran conflict escalates as strikes, threats and talks unfold
(NBC)- A new overnight attack is highlighting the growing impact of the conflict with Iran on global energy markets. Officials say a Kuwaiti oil tanker…
Morning Business Report: Markets rise on Iran talks, Apple shifts AI strategy, Air Canada CEO steps down
(LILAMAX)- Markets moved higher Monday after Donald Trump said the U.S. is in serious talks to end military operations…
Michigan synagogue attack deemed Hezbollah-inspired terrorism
(CNN)- The Federal Bureau of Investigation confirmed Monday that the attack on the largest Jewish synagogue in Michigan earlier this month is being investigated as an act of terrorism. “Based…
Airport delays continue as DHS shutdown drags on, TSA back pay expected
(NBC)- Travelers across the country are facing long and worsening airport security lines as the Department of Homeland Security funding standoff stretches into a…
Morning Business Report: AI drives retail changes as Macy’s, OpenAI and tech giants reshape the market
(LILAMAX)- Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the retail and tech landscape, helping companies boost sales, expand delivery, and reshape the…
Tiger Woods arrested for DUI after Florida crash, future in question
(NBC)- Golf legend Tiger Woods is facing new legal trouble following a DUI arrest in Florida after a rollover crash near his home. These are…
Millions protest nationwide in “No Kings” demonstrations against Trump policies
(NBC)- Millions of people are taking to the streets across the United States and around the world, protesting the policies of President Donald Trump and his…
