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17-year-old arrested for terroristic threats against Westside High School
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 17-year-old was arrested and charged with making terroristic threats against Westside High School, according to the Bibb County School District. In a news release, the district said Westside High School administrators and campus police were…
Downtown Macon’s Loom Comfort Kitchen unveils new southern-inspired menu
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Loom Comfort Kitchen & Cocktails, located inside Hotel Forty Five, recently rolled out updated offerings that restaurant leaders say are rooted in family tradition while embracing elevated preparation methods. Executive Sous Chef McAuthor Johnson says the…
President Trump touts economic strength, faces Democratic pushback in address to Congress
(NBC)- President Donald Trump declared “our nation is back” as he addressed members of Congress in the second year of his second term,…
Morning Business Report: AI trends, housing proposals and media merger bids
(LILAMAX)- President Trump used his State of the Union address to take credit for economic gains, speaking just days after the Supreme Court overruled tariffs…
Savannah Guthrie announces $1 million reward in search for missing mother Nancy
(NBC)- A new, heartbreaking call for help is coming from Savannah as the search for her mother, Nancy, reaches day 24. “It is day 24…
Clouds move in as rain arrives Wednesday night
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Today will characterized by southwest winds, returning moisture from the Gulf and areas of rainfall. The warm air gradually moving and returning moisture will be noticeable for all as temperatures move back into the 60s and…
UPDATE: Missing Jones County boy found safe
UPDATE: Jones County deputies said in an update Tuesday night that Timothy Lucas has been found and is safe. ORIGINAL STORY: JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Jones County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public's help finding a missing…
Macon-Bibb curfew proposal would extend hours and age limits
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon-Bibb commissioner is advocating for a curfew change following a recent spike in crime. Right now, the curfew in Macon-Bibb is…
Clouds return overnight leading into Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - While the week has seen a sunny start for Middle Georgia clouds and rain will take over the rest of the way. This Evening Sunny skies and a shift in the wind allowed conditions to warm…
Macon mentoring groups say prevention starts long before violence happens
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After several shootings throughout Macon in the last three days, local mentoring organizations say prevention must begin long before violence occurs. Big…
Piedmont Macon offers free oncology nurse navigators to guide patients through cancer journey
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Piedmont Macon is encouraging community members to use its Piedmont Oncology Nurse Navigators program, which helps patients navigate the cancer journey. Kimberly Lewis, manager of…
President Trump set for lengthy State of the Union as Democrats plan boycott
(NBC)- With few confirmed details about tonight’s State of the Union address, President Donald Trump’s recent public comments and posts on Truth Social…
Morning Business Report: Economy, mortgage rates, markets, new weight-loss drug
(LILAMAX)- Wall Street is closely watching the President’s State of the Union address, with the economy and affordability expected to take center stage. Last year, President…
1,300 free weather radios distributed to Macon-Bibb residents to boost severe weather preparedness
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The distribution event was held at the Macon Mall, where residents lined up to receive the life-saving devices. Officials say the radios provide direct alerts from the National Weather Service — even when power outages or…
American tourists stranded in Mexico amid unrest following cartel leader’s death
(CNN)- American tourists are stranded in parts of Mexico as widespread unrest and violence continue following the killing of Mexico’s most-wanted cartel boss. “We’re just…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores February 16-20
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - This week's Restaurant Report Card provides food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, February 16 and Friday, February 20. Understanding…
Low humidity leads to elevated fire dangers today
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia will transition away from cold air today as high pressure formerly over the Mississippi River Valley settles into the Gulf. This brings southwest winds to the region this afternoon and allows high temperatures to…
UPDATE: 2 injured after Monday night shooting at Macon apartment complex
UPDATE: (11:42 P.M.) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says medical staff upgraded the condition of the 19-year-old victim in the Green Meadows shooting. She is now listed as stable. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After a violent weekend throughout…
Deputies: Two arrested after Baxter Avenue drug search in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two people were taken into custody after deputies executed a search warrant at a Baxter Avenue apartment on Tuesday. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, investigators with the sheriff’s office Drug Unit, Gang Unit and…
Girl Scout Cookie season underway with new debut
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Girl Scout Cookie season is underway, and the organization is debuting a new cookie. Local Girl Scouts Latonya Hollingshed and Jaya Lockett said they…
School bus crash in Houston County leaves minor injuries
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A school bus carrying four students was involved in a crash Wednesday on Highway 41 near Gunn Road, according to the Houston County School District. The Houston County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the crash occurred February…
Moseley Avenue murder suspect injured in Bibb County Jail fight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two inmates, including a suspect charged in a triple homicide earlier this week, were injured in a fight inside the Bibb County Jail. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the fight involving 20-year-old Julius Milner;…
17-year-old arrested for terroristic threats against Westside High School
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 17-year-old was arrested and charged with making terroristic threats against Westside High School, according to the Bibb County School District. In a news release, the district said Westside High School administrators and campus police were…
Downtown Macon’s Loom Comfort Kitchen unveils new southern-inspired menu
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Loom Comfort Kitchen & Cocktails, located inside Hotel Forty Five, recently rolled out updated offerings that restaurant leaders say are rooted in family tradition while embracing elevated preparation methods. Executive Sous Chef McAuthor Johnson says the…
UPDATE: Missing Jones County boy found safe
UPDATE: Jones County deputies said in an update Tuesday night that Timothy Lucas has been found and is safe. ORIGINAL STORY: JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Jones County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public's help finding a missing…
Macon-Bibb curfew proposal would extend hours and age limits
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon-Bibb commissioner is advocating for a curfew change following a recent spike in crime. Right now, the curfew in Macon-Bibb is…
Clouds return overnight leading into Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - While the week has seen a sunny start for Middle Georgia clouds and rain will take over the rest of the way. This Evening Sunny skies and a shift in the wind allowed conditions to warm…
Macon mentoring groups say prevention starts long before violence happens
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After several shootings throughout Macon in the last three days, local mentoring organizations say prevention must begin long before violence occurs. Big…
Piedmont Macon offers free oncology nurse navigators to guide patients through cancer journey
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Piedmont Macon is encouraging community members to use its Piedmont Oncology Nurse Navigators program, which helps patients navigate the cancer journey. Kimberly Lewis, manager of…
1,300 free weather radios distributed to Macon-Bibb residents to boost severe weather preparedness
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The distribution event was held at the Macon Mall, where residents lined up to receive the life-saving devices. Officials say the radios provide direct alerts from the National Weather Service — even when power outages or…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores February 16-20
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - This week's Restaurant Report Card provides food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, February 16 and Friday, February 20. Understanding…
UPDATE: 2 injured after Monday night shooting at Macon apartment complex
UPDATE: (11:42 P.M.) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says medical staff upgraded the condition of the 19-year-old victim in the Green Meadows shooting. She is now listed as stable. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After a violent weekend throughout…
UPDATE: Macon man charged with three counts of murder in Sunday shooting
UPDATE (2/23/26): A 20-year-old man is now in custody in connection with the shooting deaths of three men on Sunday. According to an update…
Warner Robins officer grateful for support after being shot in January
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Warner Robins police officer shot in the line of duty is now home and continuing a long road to…
Mayor, sheriff respond after four killed in Macon violence
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating multiple shootings across Macon over the past two days that left four people dead and several…
Bitter temperatures return overnight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will drop well below freezing overnight tonight before a warming trend takes over the next few days. This Evening A sunny and blustery afternoon will give way to a clear and bitter night around Middle…
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…
David Clark launches bid for Georgia Lieutenant Governor, vows to eliminate property and income taxes
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - State Rep. David Clark has announced his campaign for Georgia lieutenant governor, becoming the latest Republican to…
Keisha Lance Bottoms launches bid for Georgia governor, outlines vision and defends record
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is making her case to become Georgia’s next governor, pitching herself as a…
President Donald Trump to visit Georgia to spotlight economy and affordability
ROME, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - President Donald Trump will visit Georgia this week. According to a White House official, the president’s trip will center on what the administration describes as ongoing efforts to address rising costs and strengthen economic growth. The…
Atlanta police investigate deadly shooting inside vacant dentist office
(CNN)- Atlanta police are investigating a homicide after a 37-year-old unhoused man was shot and killed inside a dentist office that authorities say is no longer in…
Georgia Business Focus: Tariff debate, air ambulance expansion, STEM growth, fiber coverage, and fuel prices
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia is making headlines this week with major developments affecting households across the state. From debate over…
Man wanted in Fulton County homicide arrested after chase into Houston County
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man taken into custody in Houston County is being held on multiple charges and warrants, according to jail records, after the NBC affiliate in Atlanta reported he was the suspect authorities were searching for…
Colin Gray pleads not guilty in Apalachee High School shooting case
(CNN)- Colin Gray has pleaded not guilty to nearly 30 criminal counts tied to the 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School. The shooting left two students and two teachers dead, and nine others injured, sending shockwaves through the community and…
Man sentenced to 5 years for antisemitic threats to Georgia lawmaker and Macon rabbi
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A North Carolina man described by prosecutors as a neo-Nazi has been sentenced to the maximum prison term for sending antisemitic threats to a Georgia lawmaker and a Macon rabbi following the passage of the state's…
Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan outlines vision for families in democratic governor run
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Former Georgia Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan is officially entering the 2026 race for governor, this time as a…
President Trump touts economic strength, faces Democratic pushback in address to Congress
(NBC)- President Donald Trump declared “our nation is back” as he addressed members of Congress in the second year of his second term,…
Morning Business Report: AI trends, housing proposals and media merger bids
(LILAMAX)- President Trump used his State of the Union address to take credit for economic gains, speaking just days after the Supreme Court overruled tariffs…
Savannah Guthrie announces $1 million reward in search for missing mother Nancy
(NBC)- A new, heartbreaking call for help is coming from Savannah as the search for her mother, Nancy, reaches day 24. “It is day 24…
Hegseth warns Anthropic to let the military use the company’s AI tech as it sees fit, AP source says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave Anthropic's CEO a Friday deadline to open the company's artificial intelligence technology for unrestricted military use or risk losing its government contract, according to a person familiar with their meeting Tuesday. Anthropic…
Utah judge rejects defense's motion to disqualify prosecutors in the Charlie Kirk killing case
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah judge on Tuesday declined to disqualify the local county attorney’s office from prosecuting the accused shooter in Charlie Kirk's killing after the defense argued there was a conflict of interest because a prosecutor's daughter was…
President Trump set for lengthy State of the Union as Democrats plan boycott
(NBC)- With few confirmed details about tonight’s State of the Union address, President Donald Trump’s recent public comments and posts on Truth Social…
Morning Business Report: Economy, mortgage rates, markets, new weight-loss drug
(LILAMAX)- Wall Street is closely watching the President’s State of the Union address, with the economy and affordability expected to take center stage. Last year, President…
American tourists stranded in Mexico amid unrest following cartel leader’s death
(CNN)- American tourists are stranded in parts of Mexico as widespread unrest and violence continue following the killing of Mexico’s most-wanted cartel boss. “We’re just…
Morning Business Report: Amazon surpasses Walmart in revenue as Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs
(LILAMAX)- Amazon has officially surpassed Walmart to become the largest global company by revenue, marking a significant shift in the business landscape. Over the past decade, Amazon’s revenue has grown at nearly ten times the pace of Walmart’s. While Walmart…
Armed man shot and killed outside Mar-a-Lago, investigation underway
(NBC)- Federal investigators are working to determine why a North Carolina man showed up outside President Donald Trump’s Florida estate early Sunday morning carrying a gas can…
Newsom blasts Trump tariff hike after Supreme Court ruling
(CNN)- California Governor Gavin Newsom is sharply criticizing President Donald Trump following his announcement that he is raising global tariffs to 15 percent — up from the…
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor released from custody as investigations tied to Epstein files expand
(NBC)- Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is out of police custody but remains under investigation after U.K. authorities arrested the former prince Thursday on suspicion of misconduct…
Search for Nancy Guthrie enters 19th day
(NBC)- The agonizing search for Nancy Guthrie is stretching into its 19th day, as authorities in southern Arizona continue to field a flood of tips from the public. Inside…
Wildfires rage across Great Plains as dangerous fire weather persists
(CNN)- Dangerous fire weather conditions continued across the Great Plains for a third straight day Thursday, as firefighters battled more than a dozen wildfires that have…
Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs, upending central plank of economic agenda
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's far-reaching global tariffs on Friday, handing him a significant loss on…
Arts panel made up of Trump appointees approves his White House ballroom proposal
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, a panel made up of President Donald Trump's appointees, on Thursday approved his proposal to build a ballroom larger than the White House itself where the East Wing once stood. The seven-member…
President Trump launches Board of Peace, visits Georgia amid DHS shutdown fight
(NBC)- Donald Trump is navigating both foreign and domestic challenges this week, greeting world leaders at the inaugural meeting of his newly formed “Board…
Morning Business Report: Elon Musk launches X-Coin as oil prices rise and Palantir relocates to Florida
(LILAMAX)- Social media platform X, owned by Elon Musk, announced the pre-sale of a new digital currency called “X-Coin.” The…
