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Jones County High School outlines electronic device policy for new school year
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Jones County High School is reminding students and parents about updated restrictions on personal electronic devices for the upcoming school year. According to the school, students will not be permitted to use personal electronic devices during…
UPDATE: Missing Twiggs County woman found dead
UPDATE: Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Leonard Long said in an email that Vicki Miskimen, the 73-year-old woman reported missing in Cochran, was found Friday morning in a…
'Grand Theft Auto VI' preorders set to begin June 25
(CNN)- Fans of the long-running Grand Theft Auto franchise now have a date to mark on their calendars. Rockstar Games announced that preorders for Grand Theft…
Trump promotes Iran peace framework as questions remain over details
(NBC)- President Donald Trump wrapped up three days of diplomacy at the G7 summit Thursday, promoting what he described as a framework for peace with Iran…
Morning Business Report: Credit card delinquencies hit highest level in 15 years
(LILAMAX)- Americans are falling behind on their credit card payments at the highest rate seen since the financial crisis. The percentage of credit card…
Luigi Mangione drops psychiatric defense in CEO murder case
(NBC)- Defense attorneys for Luigi Mangione have abandoned plans to pursue a psychiatric defense in the murder case involving UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The decision was announced…
Wet and soggy start to Juneteenth
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur continue to make their way eastward toward Georgia, pushing abundant tropical moisture over the state. Gusts to 25 to 40 mph are possible. Significant rainfall is expected, with heavy rain…
Obama Presidential Center opens with reunion of former presidents and first ladies
(NBC)- The grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center brought together all four living former presidents and first ladies in a rare public reunion…
Flood threat continues across Gulf Coast after remnants of Arthur
(CNN)- Residents across parts of Mississippi, Louisiana and the Gulf Coast continue to deal with dangerous flooding and severe weather linked to the remnants of former…
UPDATE: Bibb deputies looking for suspect in deadly Macon Inn stabbing
UPDATE: Bibb County deputies are asking for your help identifying a suspect wanted in connection with Thursday's deadly stabbing at Macon Inn on Riverside Drive. Deputies say 26-year-old Quatravious Le'Chelton Napier is about 5'7" and weighs about 180 pounds. He…
Warner Robins man, woman sentenced in robbery, assault case
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Warner Robins man has been sentenced after being convicted of robbery and aggravated assault in Houston County. The Houston County District…
Wheeler inmate gets 15-plus years in federal drug case
ALAMO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An inmate at Wheeler Correctional Facility in Alamo has been sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison for his role in a southern Georgia drug trafficking operation. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern…
Strong wind gusts, flooding, and isolated tornadoes possible this evening and tonight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur are moving into Georgia this afternoon bringing a threat of isolated tornadoes, strong winds, and flash flooding. This Evening Storms have begun moving through Middle Georgia and activity will persist…
Macon-Bibb County Fire Department celebrates 26 new firefighter graduates
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Bibb County Fire Department celebrated a new class of firefighters Thursday as 26 recruits graduated during a ceremony held at Rock…
40,000 pounds of food delivered to Middle Georgia families
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Middle Georgia Community Food Bank received about 40,000 pounds of donated food Thursday to help families facing food insecurity across the region.…
United We Dine for Brookdale raises more than $16,000 for Middle Georgia families
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — More than $16,000 was raised to support the Brookdale Resource Center during this year's United We Dine for Brookdale fundraiser, according to United Way of Central Georgia. The community-wide event brought together more than 40 restaurants,…
Macon-Bibb County offices to close for Juneteenth, trash collection unaffected
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County government offices will be closed Friday in observance of Juneteenth. County officials announced that all government offices, including the court system, will close June 19 in recognition of the federal holiday. Emergency and public…
Two 14-year-olds charged after vehicle stolen from Bolingbroke convenience store
BOLINGBROKE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two juveniles are facing charges after a vehicle reported stolen from a convenience store in Bolingbroke was recovered by law enforcement, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to a report of a stolen…
Father's Day weekend will see more storm opportunities
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A lingering stationary front will bring more rain Saturday before temperatures warm up for Father's Day Sunday. This Evening Rain should be mostly done for the day across Middle Georgia following a wet Thursday. Rain totals…
Atlanta man charged after assault, theft at Monroe County assisted living facility
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An Atlanta man is facing multiple charges after deputies say he entered an assisted living facility early Friday morning, assaulted an employee and stole property before being taken into custody. According to the Monroe County Sheriff's…
Milledgeville PD: Woman, unborn child killed in apparent murder-suicide
UPDATE (4:30 P.M.) Milledgeville police have identified the two people found dead inside a residence on North Richmond Street Friday morning and now say the case appears to be a murder-suicide. According to an update released by Police Chief Dray…
Two killed, two injured after tree falls onto pickup truck in Putnam County
PUTNAM COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two people were killed and two others were injured Friday morning when a large oak tree fell onto a pickup truck in Putnam County, according to Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills. The incident happened around…
Jones County High School outlines electronic device policy for new school year
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Jones County High School is reminding students and parents about updated restrictions on personal electronic devices for the upcoming school year. According to the school, students will not be permitted to use personal electronic devices during…
UPDATE: Missing Twiggs County woman found dead
UPDATE: Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Leonard Long said in an email that Vicki Miskimen, the 73-year-old woman reported missing in Cochran, was found Friday morning in a…
UPDATE: Bibb deputies looking for suspect in deadly Macon Inn stabbing
UPDATE: Bibb County deputies are asking for your help identifying a suspect wanted in connection with Thursday's deadly stabbing at Macon Inn on Riverside Drive. Deputies say 26-year-old Quatravious Le'Chelton Napier is about 5'7" and weighs about 180 pounds. He…
Warner Robins man, woman sentenced in robbery, assault case
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Warner Robins man has been sentenced after being convicted of robbery and aggravated assault in Houston County. The Houston County District…
Wheeler inmate gets 15-plus years in federal drug case
ALAMO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An inmate at Wheeler Correctional Facility in Alamo has been sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison for his role in a southern Georgia drug trafficking operation. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern…
Strong wind gusts, flooding, and isolated tornadoes possible this evening and tonight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur are moving into Georgia this afternoon bringing a threat of isolated tornadoes, strong winds, and flash flooding. This Evening Storms have begun moving through Middle Georgia and activity will persist…
Macon-Bibb County Fire Department celebrates 26 new firefighter graduates
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Bibb County Fire Department celebrated a new class of firefighters Thursday as 26 recruits graduated during a ceremony held at Rock…
40,000 pounds of food delivered to Middle Georgia families
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Middle Georgia Community Food Bank received about 40,000 pounds of donated food Thursday to help families facing food insecurity across the region.…
United We Dine for Brookdale raises more than $16,000 for Middle Georgia families
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — More than $16,000 was raised to support the Brookdale Resource Center during this year's United We Dine for Brookdale fundraiser, according to United Way of Central Georgia. The community-wide event brought together more than 40 restaurants,…
Macon-Bibb County offices to close for Juneteenth, trash collection unaffected
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County government offices will be closed Friday in observance of Juneteenth. County officials announced that all government offices, including the court system, will close June 19 in recognition of the federal holiday. Emergency and public…
Two 14-year-olds charged after vehicle stolen from Bolingbroke convenience store
BOLINGBROKE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two juveniles are facing charges after a vehicle reported stolen from a convenience store in Bolingbroke was recovered by law enforcement, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to a report of a stolen…
Downtown Macon roads to close for Juneteenth Parade on Sunday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Drivers in downtown Macon should expect road closures Sunday afternoon as the city hosts the 2026 Juneteenth Parade. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the parade will begin at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at 310 Cherry…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office hosting free Summer Safe Camp for children ages 7-14
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office and the Bibb County Board of Education Campus Police are hosting a free summer…
House Republicans decline to move forward with redistricting, protesters and lawmakers voice opposition
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia lawmakers were expected to address redistricting at the state capitol on Wednesday, but that is no longer on the…
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…
Sen. Warnock criticizes Air Force plan to retire E-11 aircraft stationed at Robins Air Force Base
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Sen. Raphael Warnock is criticizing a reported U.S. Air Force plan to retire the E-11 Battlefield Airborne Communications Node aircraft currently stationed at Robins Air Force Base. According to Warnock’s office, the Air Force plans to…
Trump promotes Iran peace framework as questions remain over details
(NBC)- President Donald Trump wrapped up three days of diplomacy at the G7 summit Thursday, promoting what he described as a framework for peace with Iran…
Morning Business Report: Credit card delinquencies hit highest level in 15 years
(LILAMAX)- Americans are falling behind on their credit card payments at the highest rate seen since the financial crisis. The percentage of credit card…
Luigi Mangione drops psychiatric defense in CEO murder case
(NBC)- Defense attorneys for Luigi Mangione have abandoned plans to pursue a psychiatric defense in the murder case involving UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The decision was announced…
Obama Presidential Center opens with reunion of former presidents and first ladies
(NBC)- The grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center brought together all four living former presidents and first ladies in a rare public reunion…
Flood threat continues across Gulf Coast after remnants of Arthur
(CNN)- Residents across parts of Mississippi, Louisiana and the Gulf Coast continue to deal with dangerous flooding and severe weather linked to the remnants of former…
Obama Presidential Center opens on Chicago's South Side
(NBC)- Former President Barack Obama is welcoming visitors to the new Obama Presidential Center, an $850 million campus designed to serve as both a museum and community gathering…
Morning Business Report: Stocks tumble as new Fed chair signals tougher stance on inflation
(LILAMAX)- Wall Street retreated after newly appointed Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh signaled a more aggressive approach to combating inflation. Warsh said…
Flooding threat continues across South as remnants of Arthur move inland
(CNN)- Communities across parts of the South are bracing for additional flooding as heavy rain continues following the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic…
Trump defends Iran framework as lawmakers seek answers at G7
(NBC)- President Trump wrapped up three days of diplomacy at the G7 summit while defending a proposed framework for peace with Iran and facing growing calls…
Morning Business Report: More moms work full time as SpaceX climbs past Amazon in value
(LILAMAX)- A growing number of college-educated mothers are working full time, contributing to a record share of American households where both…
Mississippi authorities investigate police shooting that killed 1-year-old child
(NBC)- Mississippi authorities are investigating a police shooting that left a 1-year-old child dead and another person critically injured in Senatobia. The shooting happened Sunday in a…
One killed, another injured in shooting at Wilmington Hospital
(CNN)- Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon at a hospital in Wilmington. Emergency crews responded around 3:30 p.m. to Wilmington Hospital, located at…
Trump promotes Iran nuclear framework at G7 as Ukraine and Middle East talks continue
(NBC)- President Donald Trump continued meetings with world leaders Tuesday at the G7 summit, including talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as…
Eight killed in B-52 crash near Edwards Air Force Base
(CNN)- Military officials say eight people were killed Monday morning when a U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base…
Knicks fans celebrate historic NBA title as victory parties turn chaotic
(CNN)- The New York Knicks returned home Sunday to a hero's welcome after capturing their first NBA championship in more than 50 years. Fans packed…
Morning Business Report: Markets rally on Iran peace deal as major media merger wins approval
(LILAMAX)- Stocks moved higher and oil prices fell sharply after the United States and Iran reached a peace agreement that is…
Trump says Iran deal could be signed within days
(NBC)- President Donald Trump says a potential agreement with Iran is within reach after canceling another round of U.S. strikes and announcing progress toward ending the conflict.…
Trump says Iran agreement could be finalized within days
(NBC)- President Donald Trump says a potential agreement with Iran is taking shape after two nights of military exchanges in the Middle East. There was relative calm…
