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Bibb superintendent Dr. Dan Sims says district addressing chronic absenteeism as Monday and Friday absences increase
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Morning Business Report: Americans tapping retirement savings as hardship withdrawals hit record high while homeowners stay put and stocks rebound
(LILAMAX)-More Americans are turning to their retirement savings to cover financial emergencies as economic pressures continue…
State Rep. Miriam Paris (D) highlights legislative priorities and International Women’s Day Ceremony at Georgia State Capitol
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - State Rep. Miriam Paris (D), who represents District 142 in Macon, serves on several committees…
Patty Gibbs named 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival chair
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Patty Gibbs, president and CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Georgia, has been named the 2026 festival chair for the Cherry Blossom Festival. According to a news release, Gibbs supports families across Central and…
Spring-like even Summer-like temps round-out the week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The combination of slightly higher relative humidity and a high pressure ridge will produce unusually high temperatures today. Morning lows in the 50s are expected Thursday morning, and a few degrees warmer for Friday morning. Afternoon…
Macon Water Authority to host 21st annual Kids Fishing Derby at Javors Lucas Lake
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Water Authority will host its 21st annual Kids Fishing Derby on March 7. The free event will take place at Javors Lucas…
Slim chance for a shower or storm Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As a summer-like pattern takes over the southeastern US temperatures and rain odds will climb towards the end of the week. This Evening It was a much warmer day around Middle Georgia following a foggy start.…
Georgia Business Focus: State budget signed, major investments announced
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Governor Brian Kemp has signed Georgia’s amended $2 billion budget, which features significant income and property tax relief for residents. Key investments include…
GBI: Eatonton man charged with sexual exploitation of children
EATONTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Putnam County man has been arrested on child exploitation charges after an investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. According to a GBI news release, 42-year-old Matthew Marrero Garcia of Eatonton has been charged with…
Jones County residents file lawsuit challenging M-2 data center ordinance
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Residents in Jones County have filed a declaratory action challenging the M-2 Data Center Ordinance passed earlier this year on January 16.…
Flint Energies builds new substation in Houston County as growth continues
KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Flint Energies has put a new substation in Houston County to boost power delivery speed and reliability due to the 20% growth in Houston County. …
Cochran-Bleckley Chamber announces Second Saturday concert, March events
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Cochran-Bleckley County Chamber of Commerce is preparing for its Second Saturday event and encouraging the community to take part in upcoming family-friendly activities.…
Texas and North Carolina primaries set stage for high-stakes Senate battles in 2026 midterms
(NBC)- The first primary results of the 2026 midterm elections are in, setting up key races that could determine control of the…
Morning Business Report: Trump threatens to cut trade with Spain as Target invests billions to refresh stores
(LILAMAX)- President Donald Trump says the United States could cut all trade with Spain amid a dispute over military…
U.S. working to evacuate Americans stranded in Middle East as conflict with Iran intensifies
(CNN)- The U.S. government says it is working on multiple options to help Americans stranded in the Middle East as fighting between…
Man arrested after firing shots into air in downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man was arrested after shots were fired in downtown Macon, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. Investigators said 26-year-old Adam…
Georgia man on probation admits to illegal machine gun possession, fentanyl intent
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Georgia man is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia. 39-year-old Rodricas…
A foggy start leads to Spring-like temperatures for Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Early morning patchy fog starts off the morning commute, particularly over Eastern Georgia. Low clouds are likely to also make a return for your Wednesday. Clearing is likely later today, resulting in a sunny afternoon with…
Weekend Watch: Family-friendly fun awaits in Middle Georgia this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Looking for things to do this weekend in Middle Georgia? Here's the Weekend Watch: 21st annual Kid’s Fishing Derby Start your Saturday at Javor Lucas Lake in Jones County, where the Macon Water Authority and Macon…
Middle Georgia State University waives application fees during March ‘Apply to College for Free’ month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia State University is waiving application fees throughout the month of March, allowing prospective students to apply to the school for free. From March 1 through March 31, anyone interested in attending the university can submit…
Macon man sentenced to 25 years for shooting domestic partner
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man was sentenced to 25 years in prison after authorities say he shot his domestic partner and attempted to mislead investigators, according to a news release from the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office.…
Bibb superintendent Dr. Dan Sims says district addressing chronic absenteeism as Monday and Friday absences increase
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Patty Gibbs named 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival chair
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Patty Gibbs, president and CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Georgia, has been named the 2026 festival chair for the Cherry Blossom Festival. According to a news release, Gibbs supports families across Central and…
Macon Water Authority to host 21st annual Kids Fishing Derby at Javors Lucas Lake
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Water Authority will host its 21st annual Kids Fishing Derby on March 7. The free event will take place at Javors Lucas…
Slim chance for a shower or storm Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As a summer-like pattern takes over the southeastern US temperatures and rain odds will climb towards the end of the week. This Evening It was a much warmer day around Middle Georgia following a foggy start.…
Georgia Business Focus: State budget signed, major investments announced
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Governor Brian Kemp has signed Georgia’s amended $2 billion budget, which features significant income and property tax relief for residents. Key investments include…
GBI: Eatonton man charged with sexual exploitation of children
EATONTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Putnam County man has been arrested on child exploitation charges after an investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. According to a GBI news release, 42-year-old Matthew Marrero Garcia of Eatonton has been charged with…
Jones County residents file lawsuit challenging M-2 data center ordinance
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Residents in Jones County have filed a declaratory action challenging the M-2 Data Center Ordinance passed earlier this year on January 16.…
Flint Energies builds new substation in Houston County as growth continues
KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Flint Energies has put a new substation in Houston County to boost power delivery speed and reliability due to the 20% growth in Houston County. …
Cochran-Bleckley Chamber announces Second Saturday concert, March events
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Cochran-Bleckley County Chamber of Commerce is preparing for its Second Saturday event and encouraging the community to take part in upcoming family-friendly activities.…
Georgia man on probation admits to illegal machine gun possession, fentanyl intent
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Georgia man is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia. 39-year-old Rodricas…
Baldwin County jury convicts Indiana man in GCSU student assault case
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An Indiana man was convicted Tuesday of multiple sexual offenses after a Baldwin County jury found him guilty in connection with…
Four sentenced in Macon drug trafficking investigation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Four people were sentenced to federal prison this week after investigators dismantled a Macon-based armed drug trafficking network that distributed kilograms of cocaine and possessed…
BBB warns Middle Georgia residents about jury duty scams
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Better Business Bureau of Central Georgia is warning the public about a rise in jury duty scams targeting residents. The BBB says…
Macon prepares for 44th Cherry Blossom Festival
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The countdown is on for the 44th annual Cherry Blossom Festival in Macon, and organizers say they are in the final stretch of preparations. Hannah Theus, director of marketing for the International Cherry Blossom Festival, said…
Temperatures will warm again Wednesday as more sun returns
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Expect Middle Georgia to start seeing temperatures in the 80s come Wednesday afternoon. This Evening It has been an overcast day across Middle Georgia resulting in much cooler conditions than expected. These clouds will work to…
State Rep. Miriam Paris (D) highlights legislative priorities and International Women’s Day Ceremony at Georgia State Capitol
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - State Rep. Miriam Paris (D), who represents District 142 in Macon, serves on several committees…
Georgia school shooting suspect’s father convicted of second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter
WINDER, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia man whose teenage son is accused of killing two students and two teachers at a high school was convicted of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter Tuesday. Colin Gray also was found guilty of all other charges…
Burial site of free and enslaved people of color confirmed beneath Whitefield Square in Savannah
(CNN)- On February 20, archeologist Daniel Elliot confirmed a burial site that operated from 1763 to 1844 for free and enslaved…
Former Macon-Bibb leader Seth Clark suspends lieutenant governor campaign
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Former Macon-Bibb County Mayor Pro Tempore Seth Clark announced Friday he is suspending his campaign for Georgia lieutenant governor, citing personal circumstances and family priorities. In a news release, Clark said “personal circumstances have shifted in…
Macon native and retired brigadier general Jonathan McColumn launches bid for U.S. Senate
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Jonathan McColumn, a Macon native born in October 1964, served 35 years in the U.S. Army and retired as…
Georgia business focus: Kroger breaks ground, Bearfoot Tavern expands, Bibb County Schools hosts job fair
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here’s a look at the stories making headlines across Georgia this week, from major business expansions and new job opportunities…
Former University of Tennessee Football Coach Derek Dooley Enters Georgia’s High-Stakes U.S. Senate Race
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Born and raised in Athens, Georgia, Dooley is the son of legendary University of Georgia head coach Vince…
Grandmother testifies in Colin Gray trial about rifle purchase before Apalachee High School shooting
(CNN)- Damning testimony marked day five of the trial of Colin Gray, who is charged with murder and manslaughter in connection to…
NASCAR returns to EchoPark Speedway, Chase Elliott eyes more home-track success
HAMPTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - NASCAR heads to EchoPark Speedway this weekend for the second race weekend of the 2026 season, following last week’s season-opening tripleheader…
Trump visits Georgia, a target of his election falsehoods, as Republicans look for midterm boost
ROME, Ga. (AP) — The White House insisted that President Donald Trump was visiting Georgia to promote the economy. But in the opening minutes of his first stop at a local restaurant, the president raised the prospect of voter fraud without…
Georgia National Rodeo returns to Perry with three nights of PRCA action
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, the annual event will feature traditional rodeo favorites including bareback riding, saddle bronc…
Protesters demand justice for Linda Davis at Savannah’s Forsyth Park
(CNN)- Chants of “Justice for Linda Davis” echoed through Forsyth Park Tuesday evening as demonstrators gathered for a protest organized by the Party for Socialism and…
Driver fleeing ICE officers crashes, killing a Georgia teacher, authorities say
By RUSS BYNUM Associated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A Guatemalan driver fleeing a Georgia traffic stop by federal immigration officers crashed into another vehicle, killing a teacher who was headed to work, authorities and school officials said. Oscar Vasquez…
Voters head to the polls in Georgia State Senate District 18 Race
BIBB COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Democrat Lemario Brown and Republican Steven McNeel are facing off in the special election. The district includes voters in Bibb, Monroe, Peach, Houston and Crawford counties. Polls opened early this morning and will close at…
Georgia students recall horror of being shot as father of accused school shooter goes on trial
By JEFF MARTIN and JOHN RABY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia high school students on Tuesday testified in court about the horrors of being shot during their algebra class, and recounted through tears seeing a classmate in a pool…
David Clark launches bid for Georgia Lieutenant Governor, vows to eliminate property and income taxes
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - State Rep. David Clark has announced his campaign for Georgia lieutenant governor, becoming the latest Republican to…
Keisha Lance Bottoms launches bid for Georgia governor, outlines vision and defends record
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is making her case to become Georgia’s next governor, pitching herself as a…
President Donald Trump to visit Georgia to spotlight economy and affordability
ROME, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - President Donald Trump will visit Georgia this week. According to a White House official, the president’s trip will center on what the administration describes as ongoing efforts to address rising costs and strengthen economic growth. The…
Trump says he's replacing Homeland Security Secretary Noem with GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin
By MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he’s replacing his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate in her place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin. Trump made the announcement on social media…
Morning Business Report: Americans tapping retirement savings as hardship withdrawals hit record high while homeowners stay put and stocks rebound
(LILAMAX)-More Americans are turning to their retirement savings to cover financial emergencies as economic pressures continue…
Texas and North Carolina primaries set stage for high-stakes Senate battles in 2026 midterms
(NBC)- The first primary results of the 2026 midterm elections are in, setting up key races that could determine control of the…
Morning Business Report: Trump threatens to cut trade with Spain as Target invests billions to refresh stores
(LILAMAX)- President Donald Trump says the United States could cut all trade with Spain amid a dispute over military…
U.S. working to evacuate Americans stranded in Middle East as conflict with Iran intensifies
(CNN)- The U.S. government says it is working on multiple options to help Americans stranded in the Middle East as fighting between…
Noem defends her portrayal of killed Minneapolis protesters as agitators, in her Senate hearing
WASHINGTON (AP) — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended her department's immigration enforcement tactics in front of a Senate committee on Tuesday and pushed back against criticism from Democrats who say she wrongly disparaged two protesters killed by federal officers in Minneapolis earlier this…
A trial seeks to tie Iranian paramilitary to alleged assassination plot in US
NEW YORK (AP) — While the U.S. fights a widening war in Iran, American prosecutors are airing claims that Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard was entangled in a foiled 2024 assassination plot that eyed then-candidate Donald Trump as a possible target. The alleged scheme is at the center…
From Karachi to Beirut, Khamenei’s death sends shockwaves across the Shiite world
By ELENA BECATOROS and BASSEM MROUE Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — The killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in U.S.-Israeli strikes over the weekend did not just shake Iran. It has reverberated across the Shiite Muslim world, raising the specter…
Middle East war intensifies as U.S. embassies close, Americans stranded
(NBC)- War in the Middle East is intensifying, triggering a scramble to move Americans out of harm’s way as the U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran expands.…
Morning Business Report: Oil prices surge after Iran reportedly closes Strait of Hormuz, mortgage rates rise
(LILAMAX)- Oil prices are surging and global markets are reacting after Iran’s Revolutionary Guard reportedly announced it has closed the…
Recall Watch List: Cottage cheese, pressure cookers, BBQ sauce
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Several popular household products are being pulled from shelves this week due to safety concerns ranging from undeclared allergens to burn risks. Whether you’re…
FBI investigates deadly mass shooting at Austin nightlife spot; 2 killed, 14 injured
(NBC)- Gunshots rang out early Sunday morning in a popular Austin nightlife district as a deadly mass shooting left two people dead and…
Pentagon confirms U.S. fighter jets shot down in Kuwait amid Iran strikes
(NBC)- The Pentagon confirms three U.S. Air Force fighter jets crashed in Kuwait after being mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses during active…
Morning Business Report: Oil prices jump, markets fall after Iran attacks, Americans report ‘tipping fatigue’
(LILAMAX) - Oil prices surged and markets tumbled after weekend attacks involving Iran, adding new uncertainty to an already volatile global…
Trump urges Iranians to rise up after U.S.-Israel strikes hit Tehran
By JON GAMBRELL, KONSTANTIN TOROPIN, JOSH BOAK and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on Saturday, with President Donald Trump calling on the Iranian public to…
Attorney general announces indictment against 30 more people who protested at a Minnesota church
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced charges Friday against 30 more people who are accused of civil rights violations in a January protest inside a Minnesota church where a pastor works for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Bondi said on social media that 25…
Pentagon and Scouting America reach deal to keep ties after Hegseth's anti-DEI push
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has made a deal with Scouting America that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday would maintain their century-old partnership but refocus the organization away from diversity initiatives and other “woke” policies he accused it of embracing in…
U.S. military reportedly shoots down DHS drone in Texas
(NBC) -New safety concerns are emerging after the U.S. military reportedly shot down a drone belonging to another branch of the federal government, prompting an airspace shutdown…
