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Dollar General proposed for Northside Drive in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb County Planning and Zoning Commission will consider Monday whether to rezone seven acres along Northside Drive for a proposed Dollar General. Teramore Development LLC wants to rezone the vacant property at 4111 Northside Drive from…
Miss Macon, Miss Central Georgia accepting applications for 2026 competition
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Applications are now open for the next Miss Macon, Miss Macon's Teen, Miss Central Georgia and Miss Central Georgia's Teen. April Montgomery with Miss Macon joined 41…
Macon man sentenced to 20 years on drug, firearm charges
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A convicted felon was sentenced to 20 years after pleading guilty to drug and firearm charges stemming from a 2021 search of his Macon home, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office. Oscar Abram…
Macon Water Authority customers will see bill changes next year
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Macon Water Authority customers will see changes to water, sewer, and stormwater bills starting Jan. 1, 2027. The authority voted Thursday to approve its fiscal year 2027 operating budget, a five-year capital improvement plan, a three-year water…
Warner Robins man sentenced to 30 years for trafficking methamphetamine
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Warner Robins man was sentenced to 30 years after pleading guilty to trafficking methamphetamine, according to the Houston County District Attorney’s Office. 37-year-old Parris Dewayne Bighems pleaded guilty August 6 in Houston County Superior…
Man sentenced after Warner Robins pursuit leads to four-county chase
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Pendergrass man was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges stemming from a domestic violence case and a high-speed chase through four Middle Georgia counties, according to the Houston County…
Georgia's Future: Looking Ahead to the Next 250 Years - Georgia's American Journey
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As America prepares to celebrate 250 years of independence, many Georgians are already looking toward the future. Throughout 41NBC's…
Trump signs new executive orders targeting birthright citizenship
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is making another attempt to restrict birthright citizenship after losing a Supreme Court case over the issue in June. Trump signed two executive orders…
Morning Business Report: July layoffs fall to two-year low as Strait of Hormuz deal hits snag
(LILAMAX)-U.S. layoffs fell to their lowest level in two years in July despite concerns about artificial intelligence and economic uncertainty…
The typical summer pattern continues
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Showers have come to an end for the most part across the area but with how long the shower activity lingered over portions of the area, confidence has increased in low clouds and fog this morning…
DA: Guilty plea leads to 60-year sentence in Jones County child molestation case
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 51-year-old man was sentenced Thursday to 60 years after pleading guilty to three counts of child molestation in Jones County Superior Court. Brian Ross will serve the first 30 years of his sentence in…
Monroe County boy diagnosed with leukemia, community rallies to support
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Monroe County family is leaning on community support after a 12 year old boy was recently diagnosed with cancer. Tybee Morgan…
Bibb school board discussing millage rate August 12
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Board of Education is scheduled to consider tentative adoption of its millage rate Wednesday, August 12, weeks after restoring an estimated $1.5 million in staff salary step increases. The district's Simbli website identifies…
Another round of isolated storms likely Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The current pattern will continue with a handful of storms possible over the back half of the day Friday. This Evening It’s been a seasonal afternoon around Middle Georgia with many heat indexes in the upper…
El Amigo remains open after two 'unsatisfactory' inspection scores
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — El Amigo Mexican Restaurant is allowed to remain open while Environmental Health staff prepare to inspect the restaurant again following two unsatisfactory scores in July. "The facility is allowed to operate at this time," North Central…
Carolyn Crayton Park softball field reopens after nearly $1 million renovation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Local softball players can once again use Field No. 7 at Carolyn Crayton Park following major renovations. After a six-month closure,…
Baldwin County sheriff praises bystanders who helped deputy during struggle as GBI investigates arrest
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Baldwin County Sheriff's Office is praising two bystanders who stepped in to help a deputy during a…
GEORGIA BUSINESS FOCUS: RAFB Full Throttle hiring, Blue Bird wins award, Macon Black Pages 35th anniversary
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia is seeing dynamic economic growth and community impact. Here's a look at some of this week’s top business headlines from around the state. Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex launches major hiring initiative The Warner Robins…
Body found at Flint River Bridge in Taylor County
TAYLOR COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —A body was found Friday afternoon in Taylor County. According to the Taylor County Sheriff's Office, it received a call around 2 p.m. of a possible drowning at the Flint River Bridge located at Highway 128,…
Washington State Prison officer charged with improper sexual contact, oath violation
DAVISBORO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Washington State Prison officer was arrested Friday on charges including improper sexual contact and violation of oath by a public officer. 24-year-old Alexis Lambry also faces a charge of items prohibited for inmate possession, according…
Saddlebags Macon proposed for former Crazy Bull building
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A country-themed restaurant, bar and nightclub featuring live music, line dancing and a mechanical bull could open in the former Crazy Bull building in downtown Macon. The Macon-Bibb County Planning and Zoning Commission will consider Monday…
Scattered storms likely this weekend as the current pattern continues
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Seasonal temperatures and afternoon/evening storms will continue this weekend. This Evening A partly cloudy afternoon will become a partly cloudy night with a few storms likely around the region this evening. Storm odds should be lower…
Dollar General proposed for Northside Drive in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb County Planning and Zoning Commission will consider Monday whether to rezone seven acres along Northside Drive for a proposed Dollar General. Teramore Development LLC wants to rezone the vacant property at 4111 Northside Drive from…
Miss Macon, Miss Central Georgia accepting applications for 2026 competition
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Applications are now open for the next Miss Macon, Miss Macon's Teen, Miss Central Georgia and Miss Central Georgia's Teen. April Montgomery with Miss Macon joined 41…
Macon man sentenced to 20 years on drug, firearm charges
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A convicted felon was sentenced to 20 years after pleading guilty to drug and firearm charges stemming from a 2021 search of his Macon home, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office. Oscar Abram…
Macon Water Authority customers will see bill changes next year
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Macon Water Authority customers will see changes to water, sewer, and stormwater bills starting Jan. 1, 2027. The authority voted Thursday to approve its fiscal year 2027 operating budget, a five-year capital improvement plan, a three-year water…
Warner Robins man sentenced to 30 years for trafficking methamphetamine
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Warner Robins man was sentenced to 30 years after pleading guilty to trafficking methamphetamine, according to the Houston County District Attorney’s Office. 37-year-old Parris Dewayne Bighems pleaded guilty August 6 in Houston County Superior…
Man sentenced after Warner Robins pursuit leads to four-county chase
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Pendergrass man was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges stemming from a domestic violence case and a high-speed chase through four Middle Georgia counties, according to the Houston County…
DA: Guilty plea leads to 60-year sentence in Jones County child molestation case
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 51-year-old man was sentenced Thursday to 60 years after pleading guilty to three counts of child molestation in Jones County Superior Court. Brian Ross will serve the first 30 years of his sentence in…
Monroe County boy diagnosed with leukemia, community rallies to support
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Monroe County family is leaning on community support after a 12 year old boy was recently diagnosed with cancer. Tybee Morgan…
Bibb school board discussing millage rate August 12
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Board of Education is scheduled to consider tentative adoption of its millage rate Wednesday, August 12, weeks after restoring an estimated $1.5 million in staff salary step increases. The district's Simbli website identifies…
Another round of isolated storms likely Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The current pattern will continue with a handful of storms possible over the back half of the day Friday. This Evening It’s been a seasonal afternoon around Middle Georgia with many heat indexes in the upper…
El Amigo remains open after two 'unsatisfactory' inspection scores
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — El Amigo Mexican Restaurant is allowed to remain open while Environmental Health staff prepare to inspect the restaurant again following two unsatisfactory scores in July. "The facility is allowed to operate at this time," North Central…
Carolyn Crayton Park softball field reopens after nearly $1 million renovation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Local softball players can once again use Field No. 7 at Carolyn Crayton Park following major renovations. After a six-month closure,…
GEORGIA BUSINESS FOCUS: RAFB Full Throttle hiring, Blue Bird wins award, Macon Black Pages 35th anniversary
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia is seeing dynamic economic growth and community impact. Here's a look at some of this week’s top business headlines from around the state. Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex launches major hiring initiative The Warner Robins…
Forsyth to host 3rd annual City Fun Day with free family activities
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Forsyth Police Department is offering free car seat safety checks, installation assistance and education for families. The department is…
Georgia's Future: Looking Ahead to the Next 250 Years - Georgia's American Journey
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As America prepares to celebrate 250 years of independence, many Georgians are already looking toward the future. Throughout 41NBC's…
Georgia woman sues Kaiser Permanente after alleged cancer misdiagnosis led to hysterectomy
(CNN)- A Georgia woman has filed a lawsuit against Kaiser Permanente, alleging she underwent an unnecessary hysterectomy after being mistakenly diagnosed with an aggressive…
GHSA moves basketball state championships from Macon to Atlanta for two seasons
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia High School Association is moving its basketball state championships from Macon to Atlanta for the next two seasons while Macon builds a new arena. GHSA announced Monday that the championship games will be played…
Atlanta police rescue 2-year-old after carjacking caught on camera
(NBC)- Newly released police video shows the dramatic rescue of a 2-year-old girl after she was taken during a carjacking in Atlanta. According to police, the child's…
Wild Adventures makes splash on National Waterpark Day with safety tips for families
VALDOSTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Tuesday is National Waterpark Day, and Wild Adventures is celebrating by inviting families to beat the heat with a…
Federal report faults BioLab after 2024 fire as lawsuits grow
(CNN)- A new federal investigation into the 2024 BioLab fire in Rockdale County is fueling a growing wave of lawsuits, with investigators detailing what they describe…
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…
Trump signs new executive orders targeting birthright citizenship
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is making another attempt to restrict birthright citizenship after losing a Supreme Court case over the issue in June. Trump signed two executive orders…
Morning Business Report: July layoffs fall to two-year low as Strait of Hormuz deal hits snag
(LILAMAX)-U.S. layoffs fell to their lowest level in two years in July despite concerns about artificial intelligence and economic uncertainty…
Trump touts economy as midterm battle intensifies and Iran talks continue
(NBC)- President Donald Trump returned from Las Vegas after promoting his economic agenda as Republicans look to build momentum ahead of this fall's midterm elections.…
Morning Business Report: Dow closes at record high as investors await Strait of Hormuz shipping deal
(LILAMAX)- Investors are closely watching negotiations between Iran and Oman over a potential agreement to reopen shipping through the Strait…
Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños spreads to 27 states
(NBC)- A salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers has now spread to 27 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Federal health officials say…
Marine veteran charged after armed security scare outside Trump's golf club
(NBC)- A Marine veteran is facing federal firearms charges following a security scare outside President Donald Trump's golf club near Los Angeles. Authorities arrested 39-year-old…
Cyclospora outbreak grows to 15 states as lettuce-linked illnesses continue
(CNN)- Federal health officials say a growing Cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce has now spread to 15 states. According to health officials, the intestinal illness…
Michigan Democrats nominate Abdul El-Sayed in key Senate race ahead of midterms
(NBC) - Control of Congress remains one of the biggest prizes of this fall's midterm elections, with both parties battling for key House and…
Morning Business Report: Dow jumps 900 points as Strait of Hormuz hopes lift markets
(LILAMAX)- A stronger-than-expected hiring report and renewed optimism over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz helped drive markets sharply higher Tuesday.…
Michigan reports first deaths linked to Cyclospora outbreak
(CNN)- Michigan health officials have reported the first two deaths linked to this summer's Cyclospora outbreak as the number of cases in the state surpasses 11,000. According to…
Trump says U.S.-Iran negotiations resume after military strike threat
(NBC)- President Donald Trump says negotiations between the United States and Iran to end the war are set to resume Monday, just days after he threatened major…
Morning Business Report: Stocks rise, oil falls as Trump announces new Iran talks
(LILAMAX)- Stocks rose and oil prices fell as Wall Street kicked off a new month following President Donald Trump's announcement that new talks…
Washington wildfires destroy homes as thousands remain evacuated
(CNN)- Residents in eastern Washington are returning to heartbreaking scenes after fast-moving wildfires destroyed homes and forced widespread evacuations in Spokane County. Three major wildfires have burned through…
New video shows bystander confronting Idaho In-N-Out shooter
(NBC)- Newly released video shows the dramatic moments a bystander confronted a gunman who opened fire outside an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho. The shooting happened Saturday…
Trump threatens to delay Todd Blanche nomination amid GOP holdouts
(NBC)- President Donald Trump's pick for attorney general remains in limbo as two Republican senators withhold their support and the president threatens to delay the nomination…
Morning Business Report: Student loan repayment changes could raise monthly bills for millions
(LILAMAX)- Millions of student loan borrowers are entering a new phase of repayment changes that could lead to significantly higher monthly bills. Beginning…
Flooding forces Colorado evacuations as heat dome grips the West
(CNN)- Residents in parts of Colorado are facing another round of evacuations as heavy rain triggers flash flooding in areas recently devastated by wildfires. Some residents…
Morning Business Report: Fed holds interest rates steady
(LILAMAX)- The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady for the fifth meeting in a row, though three voting members indicated they are ready to raise rates. For consumers,…
