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Doctors in Macon seeing early allergy symptoms as pollen season begins
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Piedmont Macon providers are seeing a spike in allergy, sinus and viral symptoms such as early tree pollen and elevated flu activity overlap across Georgia. Pollen season in Georgia is intense and long, running from late February until early October. 41NBC stopped…
Forsyth man arrested in Macon for commercial burglary
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was arrested in connection with a commercial burglary on Saturday morning, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The Macon-Bibb Emergency 911 Center received a call at 9:02 a.m. March 7 reporting a burglary…
41NBC Recall Watch List: Chips, Ford vehicles, grill brushes and baby gear recalled
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – We're tracking a wave of product recalls that could impact your family’s safety from popular snacks and household items to vehicles and even pet treats. If you’ve been shopping for groceries, grilling supplies, baby gear or…
Crimestoppers seeks former Bibb mayoral candidate wanted for theft
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…
2-year-old dies after shooting in Butler, investigation underway
BUTLER, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 2-year-old is dead after a shooting Saturday evening, according to the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded around 5:23 p.m. March 7 to a report of a person who had been shot at a home…
Man arrested for burglary at On Time Fashion in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was arrested in connection with the burglary of a commercial business on Sunday morning, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. According to a news release, the burglary occurred at 7:20 a.m. on March…
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…
Four arrested after gunpoint robbery of Amazon delivery driver in Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Four people were arrested in connection with an armed robbery involving an Amazon delivery driver Saturday morning, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded just after 10:30 a.m. to the 4200 block of Roy…
Seventh U.S. service member dies as Iran conflict escalates; oil prices surge past $100
(NBC)- The United States is mourning the loss of a seventh American service member as fighting between the U.S., Israel, and Iran…
FBI investigates possible terrorism after suspected explosive devices found near NYC mayor’s residence
(NBC)- Federal investigators are looking into possible terrorism connections after two suspects were arrested with what authorities say were improvised explosive devices outside…
Morning Business Report: Oil prices surge above $100 as stocks fall; used car prices and home sales also rising
(LILAMAX)- Oil prices are surging and stocks are falling as global markets react to escalating tensions in…
Dense fog and above normal temps start the new week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Low clouds and areas of fog start off Monday morning before dissipating by midday, leading to partly cloudy afternoon skies. With more widespread sun on Monday, high temperatures will again rebound into the upper 70s to…
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…
Two candidates qualify for Towaliga Judicial Circuit Superior Court race
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Two candidates have qualified to run for a seat on the Superior Court of the Towaliga Judicial Circuit in Georgia’s May 19 election. The Towaliga Judicial Circuit serves Monroe, Butts, and Lamar Counties. The race is for…
Global tensions tied to Iran war may impact gas prices in Macon, economist says
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Gas prices are rising in Middle Georgia, and an economics professor says global tensions like the war in…
Plenty of warmth this weekend will be accompanied by isolated storms
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will remain well above average through the coming weekend and isolated storms will be possible into next week. This Evening It’s been a mix of sun and clouds through the afternoon once again with plenty…
TobyMac, Zach Williams to perform at Atrium Health Amphitheater in Macon this June
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Christian music artists TobyMac, Zach Williams, Seph Schlueter and Jamie MacDonald will perform at Atrium Health Amphitheater in Macon on Wednesday, June 17 as part of a limited-run summer tour, according to a news release from…
Georgia primary ballot set: Here’s who is running for governor, Senate, and other Middle Georgia races
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- More than 70 candidates have qualified for Georgia’s May 19 primary election, setting the ballot for races ranging from governor and U.S. Senate to congressional, legislative, and judicial contests affecting Middle Georgia voters. What voters need to…
Junior League of Macon launches Little Black Dress Initiative to raise awareness, funds to combat poverty
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Junior League of Macon is launching a weeklong campaign aimed at raising awareness about poverty…
Fort Valley police issue BOLO for missing 68-year-old Dorthy Johnson
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Fort Valley police are asking for the public’s help locating 68-year-old Dorthy Johnson, who was last seen Sunday morning in Fort Valley, according to the city’s interim police chief. Johnson was last seen around 9:30…
Fort Valley police investigating shooting involving juvenile Friday night
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A juvenile was injured in a shooting Friday night in Fort Valley, according to the Fort Valley Police Department. Interim Chief D. M. Wilson said the shooting happened around 9 p.m. in the area of…
Another round of storms expected overnight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A cluster of strong to severe storms is expected to move into Middle Georgia ahead of midnight tonight. This Evening and Overnight A warm and partly sunny afternoon will see cloud cover increase after the sunset.…
Doctors in Macon seeing early allergy symptoms as pollen season begins
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Piedmont Macon providers are seeing a spike in allergy, sinus and viral symptoms such as early tree pollen and elevated flu activity overlap across Georgia. Pollen season in Georgia is intense and long, running from late February until early October. 41NBC stopped…
Forsyth man arrested in Macon for commercial burglary
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was arrested in connection with a commercial burglary on Saturday morning, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The Macon-Bibb Emergency 911 Center received a call at 9:02 a.m. March 7 reporting a burglary…
41NBC Recall Watch List: Chips, Ford vehicles, grill brushes and baby gear recalled
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – We're tracking a wave of product recalls that could impact your family’s safety from popular snacks and household items to vehicles and even pet treats. If you’ve been shopping for groceries, grilling supplies, baby gear or…
Crimestoppers seeks former Bibb mayoral candidate wanted for theft
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…
2-year-old dies after shooting in Butler, investigation underway
BUTLER, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 2-year-old is dead after a shooting Saturday evening, according to the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded around 5:23 p.m. March 7 to a report of a person who had been shot at a home…
Man arrested for burglary at On Time Fashion in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was arrested in connection with the burglary of a commercial business on Sunday morning, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. According to a news release, the burglary occurred at 7:20 a.m. on March…
Four arrested after gunpoint robbery of Amazon delivery driver in Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Four people were arrested in connection with an armed robbery involving an Amazon delivery driver Saturday morning, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded just after 10:30 a.m. to the 4200 block of Roy…
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,…
Two candidates qualify for Towaliga Judicial Circuit Superior Court race
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Two candidates have qualified to run for a seat on the Superior Court of the Towaliga Judicial Circuit in Georgia’s May 19 election. The Towaliga Judicial Circuit serves Monroe, Butts, and Lamar Counties. The race is for…
Candidates qualify for congressional races affecting Middle Georgia voters
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Candidates have qualified for several congressional races that will appear on the May 19 primary ballot affecting Middle Georgia voters. The races include Georgia’s 2nd, 8th, 10th, and 12th congressional districts. Voters will choose party nominees during…
Global tensions tied to Iran war may impact gas prices in Macon, economist says
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Gas prices are rising in Middle Georgia, and an economics professor says global tensions like the war in…
Plenty of warmth this weekend will be accompanied by isolated storms
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will remain well above average through the coming weekend and isolated storms will be possible into next week. This Evening It’s been a mix of sun and clouds through the afternoon once again with plenty…
TobyMac, Zach Williams to perform at Atrium Health Amphitheater in Macon this June
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Christian music artists TobyMac, Zach Williams, Seph Schlueter and Jamie MacDonald will perform at Atrium Health Amphitheater in Macon on Wednesday, June 17 as part of a limited-run summer tour, according to a news release from…
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,…
Candidates qualify for congressional races affecting Middle Georgia voters
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Candidates have qualified for several congressional races that will appear on the May 19 primary ballot affecting Middle Georgia voters. The races include Georgia’s 2nd, 8th, 10th, and 12th congressional districts. Voters will choose party nominees during…
Georgia primary ballot set: Here’s who is running for governor, Senate, and other Middle Georgia races
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- More than 70 candidates have qualified for Georgia’s May 19 primary election, setting the ballot for races ranging from governor and U.S. Senate to congressional, legislative, and judicial contests affecting Middle Georgia voters. What voters need to…
Georgia's American Journey: Georgia’s many constitutions tell the story of power and change
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One of the clearest ways to see that evolution is through Georgia’s constitutions. Since the American Revolution, Georgia has…
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…
Seventh U.S. service member dies as Iran conflict escalates; oil prices surge past $100
(NBC)- The United States is mourning the loss of a seventh American service member as fighting between the U.S., Israel, and Iran…
FBI investigates possible terrorism after suspected explosive devices found near NYC mayor’s residence
(NBC)- Federal investigators are looking into possible terrorism connections after two suspects were arrested with what authorities say were improvised explosive devices outside…
Morning Business Report: Oil prices surge above $100 as stocks fall; used car prices and home sales also rising
(LILAMAX)- Oil prices are surging and stocks are falling as global markets react to escalating tensions in…
Today in History: March 7, ‘Bloody Sunday’ in Selma for civil rights movement
Today is Saturday, March 7, the 66th day of 2026. There are 299 days left in the year. Today in history: On March 7, 1965, a march by over 500 civil rights demonstrators was violently broken up at the Edmund…
Morning Business Report: Oil prices surge above $80 as markets fall, Gap sales miss, and Walmart helmet recall announced
(LILAMAX)- Oil prices surged and stock markets fell as global tensions disrupted energy markets, while a major retailer reported weather-related…
Homeland Security funding bill falters again in Senate as Republicans warn of Iran risk
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans invoked the war in Iran and the prospect of retaliatory terrorist attacks as they made another unsuccessful effort Thursday to pass a bill funding the Department of Homeland Security. Democrats are insisting on changes to immigration enforcement operations…
House narrowly rejects Iran war powers resolution in early test of Trump's strategy
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House narrowly rejected a war powers resolution Thursday to halt President Donald Trump's attacks on Iran, an early sign of unease in Congress over the rapidly widening conflict that is reordering U.S. priorities at home and abroad. It's the second vote in…
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…
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…
