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Reynolds man sentenced to 20 years for aggravated assault-family violence
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Reynolds man pleaded guilty to aggravated assault-family violence, according to Houston County District Attorney Eric Edwards. 29-year-old Devin Jamal Robinson entered…
Person dead, driver injured after multi-county chase
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A person is dead and another injured after a high-speed pursuit that spanned multiple counties early Friday morning, according to the Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office.…
Partners in Education hosting P.I.E. Day celebration to support music lessons in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Partners in Education, a local nonprofit, is hosting a P.I.E. Day Celebration to raise funds for musical instruments and lessons. The…
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…
Green Bay Packers Safety Javon Bullard hosting Family Fun Day in Milledgeville
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Javon Bullard, safety for the Green Bay Packers, will host a Family Fun Day for the community on Saturday, March 7 in…
Spring Into Good Health event returns to Peach County with free screenings, food, and family activities
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Residents in Peach County will have the opportunity to connect with health resources and enjoy family-friendly activities at the 4th Annual…
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…
Man identified after overnight Macon shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A man is dead following a shooting in Macon, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to an emergency call just before 1…
Above normal temps and an unsettled pattern start the weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A warm and humid airmass remains locked in place across the area as a huge subtropical ridge expands westward from the Atlantic. This pattern will lead to continued temperatures well above seasonal norms with both lows…
Welcome Park improvements in Perry bring new play features and seating downtown
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - City leaders in Perry are celebrating new improvements at Welcome Park in historic downtown that are designed to make the space more inviting for families, visitors and the local community. Officials held a ribbon cutting ceremony…
UPDATE: Two more suspects arrested in Macon killing of 19-year-old Dantwan Wynes
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Isolated storm odds increase Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The odds for a few pop-up storms in the afternoon and evening will increase as a summer pattern takes hold across Middle Georgia. This Evening Today has been the warmest day of the week with most…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Reynolds man sentenced to 20 years for aggravated assault-family violence
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Reynolds man pleaded guilty to aggravated assault-family violence, according to Houston County District Attorney Eric Edwards. 29-year-old Devin Jamal Robinson entered…
Person dead, driver injured after multi-county chase
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A person is dead and another injured after a high-speed pursuit that spanned multiple counties early Friday morning, according to the Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office.…
Partners in Education hosting P.I.E. Day celebration to support music lessons in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Partners in Education, a local nonprofit, is hosting a P.I.E. Day Celebration to raise funds for musical instruments and lessons. The…
Green Bay Packers Safety Javon Bullard hosting Family Fun Day in Milledgeville
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Javon Bullard, safety for the Green Bay Packers, will host a Family Fun Day for the community on Saturday, March 7 in…
Man identified after overnight Macon shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A man is dead following a shooting in Macon, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to an emergency call just before 1…
Welcome Park improvements in Perry bring new play features and seating downtown
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - City leaders in Perry are celebrating new improvements at Welcome Park in historic downtown that are designed to make the space more inviting for families, visitors and the local community. Officials held a ribbon cutting ceremony…
UPDATE: Two more suspects arrested in Macon killing of 19-year-old Dantwan Wynes
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Isolated storm odds increase Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The odds for a few pop-up storms in the afternoon and evening will increase as a summer pattern takes hold across Middle Georgia. This Evening Today has been the warmest day of the week with most…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
