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Southern California heat wave brings triple-digit temperatures as wildfires burn
(CNN)- Triple-digit temperatures are gripping parts of Southern California as a heat wave continues across the region, bringing record-breaking temperatures and challenging firefighters battling a fast-moving…
24-year-old Tennille man dies after car crashes into tree, catches fire
TENNILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 24-year-old Tennille man died after his car struck a tree and caught fire late Saturday night, according to Georgia State Patrol. GSP says a trooper responded to the area of Smith Street around 11:20 p.m.…
RECALL WATCH LIST: Walmart grill brushes, frozen berries and hand warmers recalled
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A wave of urgent product recalls spanning grocery aisles and home goods shelves. From kitchen staples like fresh produce and frozen berries to everyday tools such as grill brushes and rechargeable hand warmers, here's this week's…
Today is the deadline to register to vote in Georgia for the November 3 election
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia voters have until Monday, October 5 to register to vote or update their voter registration information ahead of the November 3, 2026 General/Special Election. How to register to vote in Georgia To register to vote…
Georgia launches 24/7 hotline for child care feedback
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgians can now share their experiences and concerns about child care through a new 24/7 hotline launched by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning. The program, called "DECAL Listens," is being conducted in collaboration…
A wet start to the week leads to cooler temps
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Precipitation has been slower to start than what was advertised. We are finally seeing rain build in across the region as deeper moisture continues to push into the coverage area. This is representative of the airmass…
Dooly County Sheriff identifies 2 killed in Vienna block party shooting; 35 others injured
(UPDATE: 7:15PM)- VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Authorities have identified the two people killed in a mass shooting at a neighborhood block party in Vienna that also left 35 people injured. During a news conference Sunday night, Dooly County Sheriff Craig…
GBI: 2 dead, 35 injured in shooting at Vienna block party
UPDATE: Crisp Regional Hospital says it treated 26 patients following the mass shooting in Vienna that left two people dead and 35 others injured. In a social media post, the hospital said its emergency department began receiving patients around 2:11…
THE END ZONE SCOREBOARD: Scores and highlights from Week 8 of high school football
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from Week 8. (Catch all the highlights here.) Games featured on The End Zone: Mary Persons 21 Peach County 29 East Laurens 21 ACE 18 Locust Grove 0…
Dublin High School teacher Noromo Stanley earns district Teacher of the Year honor
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Long before Noromo Stanley became a teacher at Dublin High School, he was a student in Cameroon who understood that getting an education was not something everyone could take for granted. “Education was a luxury,” Stanley said.…
Houston County app lets family violence victims submit anonymous tips
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Six months after launching an anonymous family violence reporting feature, the Houston County Sheriff's Office says the app is giving victims another way to come forward without immediately identifying themselves. "We had homicides that were…
New W.T. Anderson Health Center opens in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A $7.4 million investment by Atrium Health Navicent is bringing a newly renovated and relocated healthcare center to Macon. The W.T. Anderson Health Center offers multiple healthcare services in one location, including trauma and surgery, orthopedics,…
GBI says CyberTip led to arrest of Byron man in child exploitation case
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested a Byron man as part of a child exploitation investigation. The GBI says 34-year-old Tracy Robert Fuller is charged with two counts of child molestation and two counts of second-degree…
Meet Miss Macon's Teen Emmy Taylor: Platform, goals and future plans
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Miss Macon’s Teen Emmy Taylor is stepping into her new title with a focus on connecting generations and raising awareness about…
Meet Miss Central Georgia Nya Floyd: Platform, goals and future plans
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Newly crowned Miss Central Georgia Naya Floyd is using her title to promote mentorship, education and community involvement across the region.…
UPDATE: Caretakers charged in death of Jones County child
UPDATE: (10/2/26): Investigators have determined that Reva Ogles and George Togeg, who were the boy's caretakers, were aware that the child had died on Tuesday, according to the Jones County Sheriff's Office. They say despite knowing of the child's death,…
Telfair County man sentenced to 20 years in federal prison in child sexual abuse case
TELFAIR COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Telfair County man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison and his co-defendant to 10 years after they pleaded guilty to charges involving a minor. 25-year-old Noah Zackery Cason of McRae was…
Bibb County inmate identified after being found unresponsive in jail cell
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has identified an inmate who died after being found unresponsive inside his cell at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center. 37-year-old Brandon Joe McCoy was found unresponsive in his cell around…
Sunshine returns Tuesday for Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Following a cloudy and wet weekend series of days the sunshine comes back for the middle of the work week. This Evening Overcast skies will stick around through the evening across Middle Georgia before clearing out…
Macon-Bibb C.A.R.E.S. event to connect residents with trauma support, resources
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with local agencies to host a free community trauma response event Wednesday. Macon-Bibb C.A.R.E.S. will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. October 7 at the Tubman Museum, located…
Meet Miss Central Georgia's Teen Carrington Hayes: Platform, goals and future plans
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Miss Central Georgia's Teen Carrington Hayes is beginning her year with a focus on community involvement, mentorship and raising awareness…
24-year-old Tennille man dies after car crashes into tree, catches fire
TENNILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 24-year-old Tennille man died after his car struck a tree and caught fire late Saturday night, according to Georgia State Patrol. GSP says a trooper responded to the area of Smith Street around 11:20 p.m.…
RECALL WATCH LIST: Walmart grill brushes, frozen berries and hand warmers recalled
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A wave of urgent product recalls spanning grocery aisles and home goods shelves. From kitchen staples like fresh produce and frozen berries to everyday tools such as grill brushes and rechargeable hand warmers, here's this week's…
Today is the deadline to register to vote in Georgia for the November 3 election
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia voters have until Monday, October 5 to register to vote or update their voter registration information ahead of the November 3, 2026 General/Special Election. How to register to vote in Georgia To register to vote…
Georgia launches 24/7 hotline for child care feedback
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgians can now share their experiences and concerns about child care through a new 24/7 hotline launched by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning. The program, called "DECAL Listens," is being conducted in collaboration…
Dooly County Sheriff identifies 2 killed in Vienna block party shooting; 35 others injured
(UPDATE: 7:15PM)- VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Authorities have identified the two people killed in a mass shooting at a neighborhood block party in Vienna that also left 35 people injured. During a news conference Sunday night, Dooly County Sheriff Craig…
GBI: 2 dead, 35 injured in shooting at Vienna block party
UPDATE: Crisp Regional Hospital says it treated 26 patients following the mass shooting in Vienna that left two people dead and 35 others injured. In a social media post, the hospital said its emergency department began receiving patients around 2:11…
Dublin High School teacher Noromo Stanley earns district Teacher of the Year honor
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Long before Noromo Stanley became a teacher at Dublin High School, he was a student in Cameroon who understood that getting an education was not something everyone could take for granted. “Education was a luxury,” Stanley said.…
Houston County app lets family violence victims submit anonymous tips
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Six months after launching an anonymous family violence reporting feature, the Houston County Sheriff's Office says the app is giving victims another way to come forward without immediately identifying themselves. "We had homicides that were…
New W.T. Anderson Health Center opens in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A $7.4 million investment by Atrium Health Navicent is bringing a newly renovated and relocated healthcare center to Macon. The W.T. Anderson Health Center offers multiple healthcare services in one location, including trauma and surgery, orthopedics,…
GBI says CyberTip led to arrest of Byron man in child exploitation case
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested a Byron man as part of a child exploitation investigation. The GBI says 34-year-old Tracy Robert Fuller is charged with two counts of child molestation and two counts of second-degree…
Meet Miss Macon's Teen Emmy Taylor: Platform, goals and future plans
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Miss Macon’s Teen Emmy Taylor is stepping into her new title with a focus on connecting generations and raising awareness about…
Meet Miss Central Georgia Nya Floyd: Platform, goals and future plans
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Newly crowned Miss Central Georgia Naya Floyd is using her title to promote mentorship, education and community involvement across the region.…
UPDATE: Caretakers charged in death of Jones County child
UPDATE: (10/2/26): Investigators have determined that Reva Ogles and George Togeg, who were the boy's caretakers, were aware that the child had died on Tuesday, according to the Jones County Sheriff's Office. They say despite knowing of the child's death,…
Telfair County man sentenced to 20 years in federal prison in child sexual abuse case
TELFAIR COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Telfair County man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison and his co-defendant to 10 years after they pleaded guilty to charges involving a minor. 25-year-old Noah Zackery Cason of McRae was…
Bibb County inmate identified after being found unresponsive in jail cell
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has identified an inmate who died after being found unresponsive inside his cell at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center. 37-year-old Brandon Joe McCoy was found unresponsive in his cell around…
Today is the deadline to register to vote in Georgia for the November 3 election
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia voters have until Monday, October 5 to register to vote or update their voter registration information ahead of the November 3, 2026 General/Special Election. How to register to vote in Georgia To register to vote…
Georgia launches 24/7 hotline for child care feedback
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgians can now share their experiences and concerns about child care through a new 24/7 hotline launched by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning. The program, called "DECAL Listens," is being conducted in collaboration…
Georgia NAACP to hold 84th annual state convention in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Leaders and members of the Georgia NAACP are gathering in Macon this week for the organization’s 84th Annual Georgia State Conference Convention. The three-day event includes plenary sessions, workshops and programs focused on leadership development, youth…
Five measles cases confirmed in Jasper County family
UPDATE: No measles cases have been linked to Jasper County Charter System school buildings, and no close contacts have been identified in its schools, according to a statement from the district. The statement follows the Georgia Department of Public Health's…
Georgia debuts new ‘I Voted’ sticker for 2026 General Election
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia voters will have a new “I Voted” sticker to take home from the polls during the 2026 General Election. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced the new design, created by Georgia artist Steve Penley of Penley…
Peach County GOP chair questions Collins’ chances as Republicans shift Senate focus
By THOMAS BEAUMONT, BILL BARROW and STEVEN SLOAN Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Republicans once saw Georgia and North Carolina as promising pieces of their strategy to keep control of the Senate. But hopes of winning the two states have been…
Rick Jackson hosts campaign rally in Monroe County with Gov. Brian Kemp
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Republican nominee for Georgia governor Rick Jackson brought his campaign…
Georgia suspends gas, diesel taxes beginning Tuesday
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) – Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday that Georgia will temporarily suspend its motor fuel excise taxes, which currently add 33.3 cents per gallon for gasoline and 37.3…
Georgia grocery chain settles religious discrimination lawsuit for $65,000
HAZLEHURST, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A Georgia grocery store operator has agreed to pay $65,000 to settle a federal lawsuit involving a worker who asked to have Sundays off for religious reasons. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says the employee worked…
Georgia DNR sergeant dies after possible medical episode while on duty
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is mourning the death of a longtime law enforcement officer who died after a possible medical episode while on duty. Sergeant Ben Cunningham, a 27-year veteran of the department, died while…
Georgia’s summer burn ban ends next week in 54 counties
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia’s summer burn ban is set to end next week in 54 counties, including several across Middle Georgia. The restrictions will be lifted Thursday, October 1. The annual burn ban runs from May 1 through the end…
Georgia investigation leads to arrests of Yemeni nationals in illegal THC probe
JESUP, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- An eight-month investigation into illegal THC sales in Georgia has led to the arrests of several Yemeni nationals and searches at four smoke shops owned by Yemeni nationals, according to the Georgia Department of Agriculture. The department…
IN THE KNOW: Expert urges repellent, standing water removal as West Nile cases rise in Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- As Georgia enters the final months of mosquito season, state health officials are urging residents to take extra precautions against mosquito…
Macon ranks among Georgia’s most expensive markets for gasoline
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Gas prices in Macon have reached $4.12 per gallon, placing the area among Georgia’s three most expensive metro markets as drivers across the state continue paying more at the pump. Georgia’s average price for regular unleaded…
Thomas Fanning named sole finalist to lead Georgia’s public university system
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Board of Regents named longtime business leader and Georgia Tech alumnus Thomas A. Fanning as the sole finalist of the USG (University System of Georgia) Chancellor. This follows a national search and the retirement of…
State Affairs Georgia to host Macon town hall on Georgia’s pedestrian safety crisis
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - State Affairs Georgia is bringing state leaders, transportation officials, advocates and journalists together in Macon Sunday for a public town hall focused on Georgia’s pedestrian safety crisis. The “Killed While Crossing” town hall will take place…
IN THE KNOW: Asthma peak season arrives, experts warn families to prepare
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As fall approaches, millions of Americans brace for what experts call "asthma peak season"—a time when asthma-related emergencies and hospitalizations…
41NBC's Tyrik Wynn and Fiona King to moderate Middle Georgia Decides 2026 Candidate Forum
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia voters will have an opportunity to hear directly from candidates running for offices across the ballot during the Middle Georgia Decides 2026 Candidate Forum Thursday, Sept. 17, in Macon. 41NBC morning anchors Tyrik Wynn…
U.S. bombers leave U.K. base amid investigation into suspected Iran-linked plot
(NBC)- All U.S. Air Force bombers deployed to RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom have left the base amid an investigation into a suspected terror…
Southern California heat wave brings triple-digit temperatures as wildfires burn
(CNN)- Triple-digit temperatures are gripping parts of Southern California as a heat wave continues across the region, bringing record-breaking temperatures and challenging firefighters battling a fast-moving…
Cornell rape investigation reopened as new details emerge from student's 2024 statement
(NBC)- New details are emerging in a Cornell University rape investigation after NBC News obtained a six-page statement a female student gave campus police…
Morning Business Report: Strait of Hormuz crude oil exports return near pre-war levels
(LILAMAX)- Crude oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz have largely returned to levels seen before the war with Iran as U.S. military…
Passengers celebrate after alleged attempt to crash FlyDubai flight
(CNN)- Passengers were greeted with celebrations at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport Wednesday after what Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described as an apparent attempt by a pilot…
Trump urges AI companies to self-regulate after White House meeting
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is urging leading artificial intelligence companies to regulate themselves after tech executives gathered at the White House amid growing concerns about the…
Morning Business Report: Target cuts prices on nearly 2,000 items ahead of holiday shopping season
(LILAMAX)- Target announced price cuts on nearly 2,000 items ahead of the holiday shopping season, with most of the affected products…
Flood rescues unfold across Southwest as Hurricane Polo fuels storm threat
(CNN)- Emergency crews carried out dramatic high-water rescues in Nevada and Arizona as storms fueled in part by moisture from Hurricane Polo brought a flood…
Trump hosts tech leaders as debate grows over AI regulation
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is hosting top technology leaders at the White House Tuesday as concerns grow over how the government should regulate rapidly advancing artificial…
SpaceX Starship reaches orbit for first time during test flight
(CNN)- SpaceX’s Starship reached orbit for the first time Monday during a test flight that ended with the spacecraft splashing down in the Pacific Ocean. Starship…
Morning Business Report: $15 billion steel plant planned for Iowa as Senate passes college sports bill
(LILAMAX)- President Donald Trump announced plans Monday for a $15 billion steel plant in Iowa that is expected to begin…
Trump rejects Iranian ceasefire proposal as pressure grows for resolution
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is facing renewed pressure to reach a resolution in the war with Iran, while insisting the United States has achieved some of…
Morning Business Report: Oil prices rise after Trump rejects Iran ceasefire proposal
(LILAMAX)- Oil prices moved higher Monday after President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest ceasefire proposal, keeping uncertainty surrounding the conflict and the Strait of…
Early-season nor’easter batters Northeast with flooding, high winds
(CNN)- A massive early-season nor’easter began to weaken Sunday after battering communities across the Northeast with torrential rain, damaging winds, massive waves and coastal flooding. New Jersey Gov.…
Morning Business Report: Mortgage rates top 7% as borrowing costs reach two-year high
(LILAMAX)- Mortgage rates topped 7% this week, making a home loan the most expensive it has been in two years. The roughly one…
USPS announces 2026 holiday shipping deadlines for Christmas delivery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The U.S. Postal Service has announced its recommended mailing and shipping dates for the 2026 holiday season. Customers who want mail and packages to arrive before December 25 are encouraged to send them early. For destinations within…
Judge orders White House to restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico
(NBC)- A federal judge ordered the Trump administration early Thursday to temporarily restore White House access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico while…
Trump prepares to host China's Xi Jinping following U.N. address
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is preparing to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington for a high-profile state visit Thursday following a U.N. address focused on…
