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Georgia enters Level 1 drought, Macon-Bibb water remains stable
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - State officials have issued a Level 1 drought response across Georgia, and local leaders are encouraging voluntary water conservation. According to a news release from Macon Water Authority, Macon-Bibb County's water supply remains stable, and there…
Rick Jackson reshapes Georgia Governor’s race with his agenda and high-Stakes GOP Primary
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia’s Republican race for governor continues to escalate as candidate Rick Jackson emerges as a major contender, bringing a…
Georgia expands drought assistance to more Middle Georgia counties
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Farmers in Baldwin, Jones, and Monroe counties are now eligible for federal drought assistance following a new expansion of disaster designations across Georgia. The Georgia Department of Agriculture, in coordination with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, announced…
Greg Dolezal highlights legislative record in bid for Georgia Lt. Governor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia State Senator Greg Dolezal has entered the race for lieutenant governor, positioning himself as a results-driven conservative focused on education…
John Francis Coyne III switches political parties and is running for U.S. Senate
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - John Coyne is not entirely new to the political arena. He previously ran for U.S. Senate in 2016 as…
Middle Georgia firefighters deploy to help battle South Georgia wildfires
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Fire departments across Middle Georgia are coming together, answering the call for help as wildfires continue to burn in Brantley County. Four…
Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Amanda Duffy outlines her platform for Georgia Governor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Amanda Duffy, democratic candidate for governor of Georgia is making her case to voters, despite facing long odds in a crowded…
Attorney General Chris Carr makes case for Governor, emphasizing public safety and economic growth
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Attorney General Chris Carr is taking his campaign for governor directly to voters, outlining a platform centered on public safety, economic growth, and affordability. Throughout his…
Atrium Health expands student therapy access
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —Atrium Health’s school-based virtual therapy program is now offering students in middle through high school students' greater access to mental health services. The virtual mental health services address…
Clouds and rain chances climb again starting Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new pattern that will bring several rain chances is taking over Georgia starting Tuesday. This Evening A sunny evening will lead to a…
GDC: 12 inmates charged in Washington State Prison deaths
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Twelve inmates have been charged in connection with a deadly "disturbance" earlier this year at Washington State Prison, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. All 12 inmates are charged with felony murder, aggravated assault,…
Man charged with attempted assassination of President Trump after White House Correspondents’ dinner shooting
By ERIC TUCKER, MICHAEL KUNZELMAN and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner with guns and knives has been charged with the attempted assassination of President Donald…
Early voting begins across Georgia for May Primary Election
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Early voting is officially underway across Georgia for the upcoming May 19, 2026 primary election. Officials say this extended window is designed to make voting more accessible and convenient for residents across the state. For those…
RECALL WATCH LIST: Safety risks, reported incidents and urgent actions for families
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A series of new product recalls are making headlines this week, with potential risks ranging from burns and choking hazards…
Filming in Macon to bring street closures near Capricorn Studios
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Film crews will be working in parts of Macon in early May as production begins on a feature film. According to a notice from Tap Out Productions, crews will film scenes for the movie Comeback King at…
State Rep. Derrick Jackson, democrat running for Governor promises $20 minimum wage and medicaid expansion
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Democratic State Representative Derrick Jackson has officially entered the race for Georgia governor, joining a growing field…
Head-on crash in Macon County leaves one dead
MACON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — One person is dead after a head-on crash early Saturday morning in Macon County, according to the Georgia State Patrol. Troopers say the…
Sheinelle Jones talks new book 'Through Mom’s Eyes,' motherhood, and the stories behind iconic figures
NEW YORK, New York (41NBC/WMGT) - TODAY Show co-host Sheinelle Jones is stepping into a new chapter as an author with…
Foot chase ends with arrest near downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was arrested Monday evening after deputies say he ran from law enforcement near downtown Macon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the call came in around 6:22 p.m. to the Macon-Bibb E-911 Center…
UPDATE: Two suspects still wanted in Bibb County RICO case
UPDATE: Bibb County deputies say 29-year-old Oriental Chardonnea Wilson turned herself in. 28-year-old Alexandria Shanell Kendall and 32-year-old Tishon Jacorey Wiley remain at-large. ORIGINAL STORY: MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Ten people have now been arrested in connection with a Bibb…
Georgia enters Level 1 drought, Macon-Bibb water remains stable
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - State officials have issued a Level 1 drought response across Georgia, and local leaders are encouraging voluntary water conservation. According to a news release from Macon Water Authority, Macon-Bibb County's water supply remains stable, and there…
Middle Georgia firefighters deploy to help battle South Georgia wildfires
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Fire departments across Middle Georgia are coming together, answering the call for help as wildfires continue to burn in Brantley County. Four…
Atrium Health expands student therapy access
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —Atrium Health’s school-based virtual therapy program is now offering students in middle through high school students' greater access to mental health services. The virtual mental health services address…
Clouds and rain chances climb again starting Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new pattern that will bring several rain chances is taking over Georgia starting Tuesday. This Evening A sunny evening will lead to a…
GDC: 12 inmates charged in Washington State Prison deaths
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Twelve inmates have been charged in connection with a deadly "disturbance" earlier this year at Washington State Prison, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. All 12 inmates are charged with felony murder, aggravated assault,…
Early voting begins across Georgia for May Primary Election
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Early voting is officially underway across Georgia for the upcoming May 19, 2026 primary election. Officials say this extended window is designed to make voting more accessible and convenient for residents across the state. For those…
RECALL WATCH LIST: Safety risks, reported incidents and urgent actions for families
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A series of new product recalls are making headlines this week, with potential risks ranging from burns and choking hazards…
Filming in Macon to bring street closures near Capricorn Studios
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Film crews will be working in parts of Macon in early May as production begins on a feature film. According to a notice from Tap Out Productions, crews will film scenes for the movie Comeback King at…
Head-on crash in Macon County leaves one dead
MACON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — One person is dead after a head-on crash early Saturday morning in Macon County, according to the Georgia State Patrol. Troopers say the…
Crime Stoppers seeks woman wanted for trafficking heroin in Houston County
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…
Middle Georgia middle school athletes shine at state track meet
LILBURN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A group of middle school track and field athletes from across Middle Georgia turned heads at the Georgia Middle School State Championships, delivering multiple podium finishes and a state title. According to coach Hoy Thurman III…
Baldwin County gets FEMA funding for generators in disaster plan
MILLEDGVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Baldwin County is set to benefit from federal funding aimed at strengthening disaster preparedness, as part of a broader effort across the Southeast. The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced more than $41.5 million in funding for projects…
UPDATE: Northside High School returns to normal after threat prompts code yellow
UPDATE (11:29 A.M.) Northside High School has returned to normal operations after a Code Yellow was lifted following a reported threat, with officials saying no one on campus was ever in danger, according to the Houston County School District. Principal…
UPDATE: Bomb threat at Bleckley County High School cleared, students return safely
UPDATE (10:55 A.M.) The Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office says the threat has been cleared and all students will return to the school. ORIGINAL (10:37 A.M.) COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Law enforcement and emergency personnel are responding to a reported bomb…
Macon woman killed in crash on Harrison Road
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A deadly crash in Bibb County is under investigation after a single-vehicle accident claimed the life of a woman. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the crash happened just before noon Sunday on Harrison Road near…
Macon woman in critical condition after shooting on Crestview Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT-DT)- A woman is in critical condition following a shooting late Sunday night in Macon, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded just before 11 p.m. to reports of a person shot in the 1800 block…
Kelvin King outlines election reform and government efficiency plans in Secretary of State bid
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Kelvin King, a U.S. Air Force veteran and business owner, is running on a message of restoring public…
Georgia expands drought assistance to more Middle Georgia counties
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Farmers in Baldwin, Jones, and Monroe counties are now eligible for federal drought assistance following a new expansion of disaster designations across Georgia. The Georgia Department of Agriculture, in coordination with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, announced…
Greg Dolezal highlights legislative record in bid for Georgia Lt. Governor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia State Senator Greg Dolezal has entered the race for lieutenant governor, positioning himself as a results-driven conservative focused on education…
John Francis Coyne III switches political parties and is running for U.S. Senate
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - John Coyne is not entirely new to the political arena. He previously ran for U.S. Senate in 2016 as…
Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Amanda Duffy outlines her platform for Georgia Governor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Amanda Duffy, democratic candidate for governor of Georgia is making her case to voters, despite facing long odds in a crowded…
Attorney General Chris Carr makes case for Governor, emphasizing public safety and economic growth
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Attorney General Chris Carr is taking his campaign for governor directly to voters, outlining a platform centered on public safety, economic growth, and affordability. Throughout his…
State Rep. Derrick Jackson, democrat running for Governor promises $20 minimum wage and medicaid expansion
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Democratic State Representative Derrick Jackson has officially entered the race for Georgia governor, joining a growing field…
State Sen. Steve Gooch outlines his “Georgia First” agenda in bid for Lt. Gov.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Republican State Senator Steve Gooch is making his case for Lieutenant Governor, centering his campaign on a platform…
Georgia drought: What it means right now for wildfires, crops, and your health
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Across Georgia, the signs of drought are showing up in different ways, in dry soil, stressed crops, and a growing risk of wildfire. Researchers say those conditions are not isolated. They are connected and already influencing…
South Georgia wildfires displace families as record drought fuels extreme weather
(CNN)- Families forced to flee fast-moving wildfires in South Georgia are now finding temporary shelter and support as communities rally to help. At Oaks on…
South Georgia wildfires destroy homes, trigger statewide burn ban
(CNN) - The Pineland Road Fire and the Highway 82 Fire have burned thousands of acres across areas including Brantley County and Camden County, damaging or destroying…
“Some have lost everything”: Brantley County EMA director warns as evacuations ordered
BRANTLEY COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Georgia Emergency Management Agency, on behalf of the Brantley County Emergency Management Agency, has issued and extended a mandatory evacuation for parts of Brantley County due to ongoing wildfire conditions. Brantley County Emergency Management…
National Guard deployed as state of emergency declared for Middle Georgia counties
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Governor Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency for multiple counties across Georgia due to ongoing wildfires and worsening drought conditions, including several in Middle Georgia. The order includes the following counties in the 41NBC…
Gov. Kemp announces death of Congressman David Scott
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- During an appearance at the state capitol, Governor Brian Kemp announced the death of U.S. Rep. David Scott, calling him a champion of Georgia’s agriculture industry. Scott was first elected to the United States House of Representatives…
Georgia burn ban includes Bibb, Houston, and other Middle Georgia counties
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Georgia Forestry Commission has issued a temporary burn ban for 91 counties as wildfire risks increase across the state. The order cites drought conditions and an unusually large number of active wildfires, many of which officials…
UPDATE: Shelters open in Brantley County as fire forces evacuations
4:30PM UPDATE- BRANTLEY COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Governor Brian Kemp said his office is working closely with the Georgia Forestry Commission to respond to the increasing threat of wildfires in South Georgia. He urged anyone in directly affected areas to follow…
CJ McCollum leads a late rally as the Hawks stun the Knicks 107-106 to tie their series at 1-1
NEW YORK (AP) — CJ McCollum scored 32 points and the Atlanta Hawks rallied to stun the New York Knicks 107-106 on Monday night, tying their first-round playoff series at one game apiece. McCollum led a late surge that was almost for…
Community mourns Lauren Bullis killed during morning walk in Atlanta
(CNN)- A community is coming together in grief following the death of Lauren Bullis, a 40-year-old woman killed while walking her dog. Neighbors gathered Tuesday for…
Trumps call for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel — again — after morbid joke about first lady
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer Donald and Melania Trump both called for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel on Monday after a joke last week in which the late-night comic described the first lady as having “the glow of an…
King Charles III arrives in United States on a delicate mission to restore the UK-US relationship
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE and JILL LAWLESS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Two and a half centuries after the American colonies declared independence from Britain under King George III, his descendant King Charles III arrived in the United States on Monday with trans-Atlantic ties…
Man charged with attempted assassination of President Trump after White House Correspondents’ dinner shooting
By ERIC TUCKER, MICHAEL KUNZELMAN and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner with guns and knives has been charged with the attempted assassination of President Donald…
Gunman subdued at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
(NBC)- New video shows the tense moments after Secret Service agents subdued a man accused of attempting to carry out an attack near the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in…
Morning Business Report: Stocks hit record highs as Fed nomination shifts and tax refunds rise
(LILAMAX) - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both closed at new highs Friday, signaling strong investor confidence even amid uncertainty involving…
Shooter opened fire inside the hotel where Trump was attending dinner, a law enforcement official says
By COLLIN BINKLEY, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and DAVID BAUDER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The suspect in a shooting incident at a high-profile correspondents' dinner attended by President Donald Trump and other senior U.S. officials was carrying…
Trump says ‘no rush’ on Iran deal
(NBC)- The president is relying on economic pressure from the ongoing U.S. blockade of Iranian ports to force negotiations—though Iranian officials say that very blockade remains a major obstacle…
Authorities arrest former officer, thwart potential mass shooting plot
(NBC)- A potential terror attack has been prevented after authorities in Florida arrested a former law enforcement officer accused of planning a mass shooting. Officials say Christopher…
South Georgia wildfires displace families as record drought fuels extreme weather
(CNN)- Families forced to flee fast-moving wildfires in South Georgia are now finding temporary shelter and support as communities rally to help. At Oaks on…
Uncertainty grows as Trump maintains Iran blockade and delays talks
(NBC)- In a new interview, Trump said he feels “no time pressure” to restart talks, a stance reinforced by the White House. “The president has not…
Morning Business Report: Spirit Airlines rescue talks, housing squeeze and major investments
(LILAMAX)- Officials are in advanced talks over a possible $500 million financing package that could give the federal government partial ownership of the struggling…
Tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz despite extended ceasefire
(NBC)- New tensions are flaring in the Strait of Hormuz after a reported attack on a commercial vessel, raising concerns about the fragile ceasefire between the United…
Nursing boom grows as AI reshapes workforce and healthcare demand rises
(NBC)- At Columbia University School of Nursing, students are training through high-intensity emergency simulations—preparing for real-life scenarios involving trauma, chaos and critical decision-making. “We have…
Morning Business Report: ceasefire extended, markets react and consumer trends shift
(LILAMAX)- Trump also confirmed the U.S. Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will remain in place as tensions continue. Iranian state media, however, says…
FBI investigating armed Brinks truck robbery in Philadelphia
(NBC)- Federal law enforcement sources say two armed suspects carried out the heist, targeting a Brinks truck and making off with more than $1 million, according to local…
Airlines cut routes as rising fuel costs disrupt summer travel
(NBC)- Major airlines are cutting routes and scaling back service as soaring jet fuel prices—linked to global conflict in the Middle East—drive up costs across the…
Wildfires in Florida force evacuations as severe weather hits coast to coast
(CNN)- Residents are being forced from their homes as crews work to contain the flames, with many relying on support from loved ones during…
Congress, FBI investigate deaths and disappearances of U.S. scientists
(NBC) -The House Oversight Committee says it is launching an investigation after reports that at least ten scientists with ties to U.S. nuclear or space programs have…
