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Macon Water Ice wins second straight Downtown Macon French Fry Fight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Water Ice has won the Downtown Macon French Fry Fight for the second consecutive year, according to NewTown Macon. The restaurant received the most votes for its Pineapple Mango Salmon Fries, earning the Super Spud…
‘Watermelon Crawl’ singer Tracy Byrd coming to Georgia National Fair
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia National Fair has completed its 2026 concert announcements with country singer Tracy Byrd. Byrd, known for songs like "Watermelon Crawl" and "Ten Rounds with Jose Cuervo," will perform Friday, October 16, at 7:30 p.m.…
Atrium Health doctor shares heart health tips for staying safe during Middle Georgia's extreme heat
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As temperatures continue to climb across Middle Georgia, doctors are seeing more patients affected by the summer heat. Dr. Erskine James with Atrium Health said dehydration…
Trump honors fallen troops amid growing political divide over Iran war
(NBC)- President Donald Trump honored four American service members killed in the Iran conflict during a dignified transfer ceremony Wednesday at Dover Air Force Base.…
Morning Business Report: House passes congressional stock trading ban as markets slip
(LILAMAX)- The House of Representatives has passed a Republican-backed bill that would restrict stock trading by members of Congress. The legislation would allow lawmakers,…
West Virginia flood recovery continues as Tropical Storm Bertha moves inland
(CNN)- Recovery efforts are underway across West Virginia after historic flooding devastated communities, while Tropical Storm Bertha threatens to bring more heavy rain to parts…
Another front brings additional chances for storms
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Moisture continues to stream in from Bertha and a frontal boundary becomes the focus for showers and thunderstorms. Scattered to numerous thunderstorms become more prevalent across the area pushing into Thursday. Thunderstorms will be most likely…
‘Beautiful Soul’ singer Jesse McCartney coming to Georgia National Fair
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Jesse McCartney will perform at the 2026 Georgia National Fair on Thursday, October 15, according to the fair. McCartney is most known for his 2004 hit "Beautiful Soul." The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. on the…
Crimestoppers seeking man wanted for aggravated assault in Peach 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…
UPDATE: Search for Teresa Meharg points to medical emergency, sheriff's office says
UPDATE (7/22/26): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says investigators' observations in the search for Teresa Meharg point to a medical emergency and not foul play. We asked what led them to that observation and are waiting to hear back. In…
Even lower rain odds Thursday before another front ramps them up again into the weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Thursday will see the lowest rain odds for the week before they climb again heading into the weekend thanks to a slow moving cold front approaching from the north. This Evening It's another partly cloudy afternoon…
'She's somewhere' | Volunteer helping in search for Teresa Meharg
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says investigators' observations in the search for Teresa Meharg point to a medical emergency and not foul play. MACON, Georgia…
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…
UPDATE: Coroner says autopsies inconclusive for 3 found dead in north Macon home
UPDATE (7/22): Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones says autopsies did not determine the causes of death for the three people found Friday on North…
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…
Tucka to perform at 2026 Georgia National Fair on October 14
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — “King of Swing” singer Tucka will perform at the 2026 Georgia National Fair on Wednesday, October 14, the fair announced Wednesday. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. on the Georgia National Stage and is included with…
Trump honors fallen troops as Hegseth seeks billions for Iran war
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is scheduled to travel to Dover Air Force Base today to honor four American service members killed in recent attacks linked…
UPDATE: Coroner identifies woman found on Marse Allen Road
UPDATE (7/23/26): The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says the investigation is ongoing. The sheriff's office said the woman's full name is Amber Leann Smith. If you have information, call the sheriff's office at (478) 751-7500 or Macon Regional Crimestoppers at…
Rain chances escalate again Friday afternoon and evening
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An incoming slow moving cold front will bring scattered showers and storms starting Friday and lasting through the weekend. This Evening As expected today has been quiet in respect to rain chances however the temperatures aren't…
Southwest High’s Amy Gitschlag named Bibb County Teacher of the Year
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Southwest High School English language arts teacher Dr. Amy Gitschlag has been named the Bibb County School District's 2026-27 Teacher of the Year. The district announced the honor Thursday during its convocation marking the start of…
Baldwin County students receive free supplies, haircuts before school starts
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Baldwin County students received free school supplies, haircuts and other support Thursday ahead of the new school year. The Baldwin County School District Back-to-School Bash is an annual community event designed to prepare students for the…
Macon Water Ice wins second straight Downtown Macon French Fry Fight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Water Ice has won the Downtown Macon French Fry Fight for the second consecutive year, according to NewTown Macon. The restaurant received the most votes for its Pineapple Mango Salmon Fries, earning the Super Spud…
‘Watermelon Crawl’ singer Tracy Byrd coming to Georgia National Fair
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia National Fair has completed its 2026 concert announcements with country singer Tracy Byrd. Byrd, known for songs like "Watermelon Crawl" and "Ten Rounds with Jose Cuervo," will perform Friday, October 16, at 7:30 p.m.…
Atrium Health doctor shares heart health tips for staying safe during Middle Georgia's extreme heat
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As temperatures continue to climb across Middle Georgia, doctors are seeing more patients affected by the summer heat. Dr. Erskine James with Atrium Health said dehydration…
‘Beautiful Soul’ singer Jesse McCartney coming to Georgia National Fair
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Jesse McCartney will perform at the 2026 Georgia National Fair on Thursday, October 15, according to the fair. McCartney is most known for his 2004 hit "Beautiful Soul." The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. on the…
UPDATE: Search for Teresa Meharg points to medical emergency, sheriff's office says
UPDATE (7/22/26): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says investigators' observations in the search for Teresa Meharg point to a medical emergency and not foul play. We asked what led them to that observation and are waiting to hear back. In…
Even lower rain odds Thursday before another front ramps them up again into the weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Thursday will see the lowest rain odds for the week before they climb again heading into the weekend thanks to a slow moving cold front approaching from the north. This Evening It's another partly cloudy afternoon…
'She's somewhere' | Volunteer helping in search for Teresa Meharg
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says investigators' observations in the search for Teresa Meharg point to a medical emergency and not foul play. MACON, Georgia…
UPDATE: Coroner says autopsies inconclusive for 3 found dead in north Macon home
UPDATE (7/22): Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones says autopsies did not determine the causes of death for the three people found Friday on North…
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…
Tucka to perform at 2026 Georgia National Fair on October 14
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — “King of Swing” singer Tucka will perform at the 2026 Georgia National Fair on Wednesday, October 14, the fair announced Wednesday. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. on the Georgia National Stage and is included with…
Rock band Fuel to take Georgia National Stage at 2026 fair
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Rock band Fuel will perform at the 2026 Georgia National Fair on Tuesday, October 13, the fair announced Tuesday. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. on the Georgia National Stage and is included with fair admission.…
Laurens County residents oppose data center possibility; leaders say no project is proposed
LAURENS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Laurens County residents packed a recent county…
Rain chances drop Wednesday as Tropical Storm Bertha moves west
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The odds for scattered afternoon showers and storms will drop as Bertha pushes west in the Gulf. This Evening Another wave of showers has been pushing north around Middle Georgia this afternoon. A few more showers…
Middle Georgia food bank helps students bridge weekend gap between school meals
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Middle Georgia Community Food Bank is helping provide…
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…
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…
Trump honors fallen troops amid growing political divide over Iran war
(NBC)- President Donald Trump honored four American service members killed in the Iran conflict during a dignified transfer ceremony Wednesday at Dover Air Force Base.…
Morning Business Report: House passes congressional stock trading ban as markets slip
(LILAMAX)- The House of Representatives has passed a Republican-backed bill that would restrict stock trading by members of Congress. The legislation would allow lawmakers,…
West Virginia flood recovery continues as Tropical Storm Bertha moves inland
(CNN)- Recovery efforts are underway across West Virginia after historic flooding devastated communities, while Tropical Storm Bertha threatens to bring more heavy rain to parts…
Trump honors fallen troops as Hegseth seeks billions for Iran war
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is scheduled to travel to Dover Air Force Base today to honor four American service members killed in recent attacks linked…
Morning Business Report: House to vote on congressional stock trading ban
(LILAMAX)- The House of Representatives is expected to hold a floor vote today on legislation that would restrict congressional stock trading. If approved, the bill…
Doorbell cameras capture gunman firing through Las Vegas neighborhood
(NBC)- Doorbell and cellphone cameras captured terrifying moments as a gunman armed with what police say was an AR-15 fired multiple rounds through a North Las Vegas…
New video may show Nolan Wells on day he disappeared
(NBC)- Newly released video may offer another clue in the investigation into the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, who disappeared during a trip to Mississippi's Horn…
Deadly storms trigger flooding and tornadoes across eastern U.S.
(CNN)- Severe storms unleashed catastrophic flooding and tornadoes across parts of the eastern United States, prompting states of emergency, water rescues and widespread damage. In West Virginia,…
U.S. identifies two soldiers killed in Iran-backed attack as strikes continue
(NBC)- The U.S. military has identified two American soldiers killed in an Iranian strike on a base in Jordan as the conflict with Iran entered…
Trump announces new 50% tariffs on Canadian imports
(NBC)- President Donald Trump announced Monday that the United States will impose new 50% tariffs on selected Canadian imports, including automobiles, dairy products and alcohol. A senior administration…
Tropical Storm Bertha threatens Gulf Coast with heavy rain and flooding
(CNN)- Tropical Storm Bertha is strengthening in the Gulf of Mexico as forecasters warn it could bring heavy rain, flooding and gusty winds to parts…
Morning Business Report: Oil prices surge as gas costs rise and stocks slip
(LILAMAX)- Oil prices climbed above $90 per barrel Sunday following the deaths of three U.S. service members and escalating tensions in the Middle…
Police investigate attempted break-in at Saquon Barkley's home
(NBC)- Police are investigating an attempted break-in at the Pennsylvania home of Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley after intruders entered the residence while Barkley and his family…
Families plan to spend less on back-to-school shopping despite higher prices
(NBC)- Families are planning to spend less on back-to-school shopping this year, even as the cost of school supplies remains high. A new NerdWallet survey…
Texas flooding turns deadly as wildfire smoke spreads across U.S.
(CNN)- Deadly flooding continues to impact Central Texas as wildfire smoke blankets much of the United States, creating hazardous conditions from the South to the Northeast.…
Trump to address nation as Iran conflict escalates
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver a primetime address to the nation Thursday night as tensions with Iran continue to escalate following another exchange of military…
Morning Business Report: Social Security COLA forecast eases as stocks close higher
(LILAMAX)- A new forecast suggests Social Security recipients could receive a cost-of-living adjustment of about 3.7% in 2027 as inflation continues to cool. Independent…
Canadian wildfire smoke triggers air quality alerts across U.S. and Canada
(CNN)- Smoke from wildfires burning in Canada is creating hazardous air quality across parts of Canada and the United States, prompting health officials to warn…
